I got on YouTube today, and I clicked on a link to a particular church’s Sunday gathering, and I was immediately struck in my spirit by the shirt the pastor was wearing in front of his congregation. The shirt read: “The Boys Are Back in Town!” And underneath that was, “Merry Christmas!” And the caricature … Continue reading Jesus Christ and Santa Claus
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A Pagan Holiday
‘Twas the night before Easter,And all through the land,The people were shopping,And making their plans. Their garments were ready,All neatly designedWith trimmings a plenty,But gloves hard to find. Their baskets were filled upWith colorful eggs,And candies, and chocolates,That many did crave. The morning arrived andThey went to their church,They sang with the music,And for truth … Continue reading A Pagan Holiday
Why I Don’t Celebrate Christmas
It really has nothing to do with the pagan roots of the holiday. That is in the past. What I object to and what I believe God objects to is what is happening in the present. The Focus on Santa Claus For one, Christmas is primarily about Santa Claus. It does not matter if you … Continue reading Why I Don’t Celebrate Christmas
Christ’s Dismissal
“So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out … Continue reading Christ’s Dismissal
Where is Jesus in Your Celebrations?
Is He there, or barely mentioned?Does He fit with all the tension?Is He in the ribbons, wrappings?Is He in the culture’s trappings? Is He in the food and parties?Overeating, faith departing?Is He in the twisted humor?Is He in the stories rumored? Is He in the decorations?Is He in the mild flirtations?Is He in your conversations?Or … Continue reading Where is Jesus in Your Celebrations?
Christ’s Dismissal
[This was originally written and posted online Thursday, December 6, 2018, five years ago. It bears repeating yearly.] So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I … Continue reading Christ’s Dismissal
How Can You?
How can you do Santa ClausAnd Jesus Christ in time?How can you raise Santa ClausAnd minimize Christ’s life? How can you raise up a manWho is not who he sayWhile you picture Jesus ChristA babe in manger lay? Santa (Satan) is not God,He mimics him instead.Takes on all his attributesWith reindeer and a sled. Tells … Continue reading How Can You?
If Christmas Really is About Jesus
If Christmas really is about JesusIt should be about the One who freed usThe One who delivered us from slaverySo that we can now live for Him bravely We should all be living for Him trulyDoing what His word teaches us dulyGiving honor to Him living dailyDoing what He says we’re to do gaily We … Continue reading If Christmas Really is About Jesus
The Christmas Bells are Ringing
The Christmas bells are ringingWith people, carols singingWith gifts for others bringingWith groups of people mingling It’s time for games and laughterA time for lots of chatterFor people, others flatterWith many idols captor They worship a god SantaWho promises to grant aWish, which is propagandaOn people’s minds are planted But he replaces JesusFor he’s the … Continue reading The Christmas Bells are Ringing
Christmas and Idol Worship
Christmas’s right around the corner,Comes from idol worship former,Instills idol worship further,Yet from many, not a murmur. Celebrates the idols plenty,Santa Claus and greed and money,Entertainment, fill your stomachs,Play your games, that is a sum up. Downplays Jesus in a manger,Elevates, instead, a stranger,Attributes of God giv’n to him,He’s the focus, all else is dim. … Continue reading Christmas and Idol Worship
Run With It 