There may not be words to adequately describe how blessed my life has been, in spite of myself. I hope these memoirs in some way reflect God's unsurpassed love and faithfulness.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
My Christmas Tree.
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It's one stop shopping! You can give generously - it's free!! :)
I can't see the picture of "My Christmas Tree" - stupid computer!
Congrats on the niece! I'm sure she's just precious! And "Alycia" is a very beautiful name...hee-hee
And as for Santa - We've taught J that Santa is a tradition that some people follow in honor of a man (St. Nicholas) who started giving shoes to the poor children in his town. And so we follow the tradition of giving gifts, etc. There's nothing wrong with that. (Plus, the wise men also brought gifts to Baby Jesus) I find it's easier to tell the truth, even in the small matters, than to try to explain a lie. I know there several arguments for both sides. I look at it this way: If I lie about things that's hard to explain, like "santa, easter bunny, etc." then what makes Jesus real? When children realize that Santa is just a "man in disguise", then what makes Jesus different? You just have to believe in Him, right? But don't you just "have to believe" in Santa? See the confusion?
I didn't really see all the big whoop-la until I read an article about Gene Rodenberry (creator of Star Trek). He said that he once believed in Santa, etc., but then one day realized that it was all fake. He also believed in Jesus, too, until he realized that He could be fake as well. Since his parents had lied about Santa, how could he believe them in the truth regarding Jesus? And so he became Agnostic.
I don't EVER want my children to doubt the truth of Jesus. I know they'll question God in their own time, but it won't be because of something that I have done. (And I've done enough stuff already that I'm sure they'll question when the get older.) lol ;)
So when people ask J about Santa, he just tells them the truth. "Oh, Santa's not real but Jesus is and He is the one who provides for me." ...yeah, I get some pretty strange looks!!!! lol ;)
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I can't see the picture of "My Christmas Tree" - stupid computer!
Congrats on the niece! I'm sure she's just precious! And "Alycia" is a very beautiful name...hee-hee
And as for Santa - We've taught J that Santa is a tradition that some people follow in honor of a man (St. Nicholas) who started giving shoes to the poor children in his town. And so we follow the tradition of giving gifts, etc. There's nothing wrong with that. (Plus, the wise men also brought gifts to Baby Jesus) I find it's easier to tell the truth, even in the small matters, than to try to explain a lie. I know there several arguments for both sides. I look at it this way: If I lie about things that's hard to explain, like "santa, easter bunny, etc." then what makes Jesus real? When children realize that Santa is just a "man in disguise", then what makes Jesus different? You just have to believe in Him, right? But don't you just "have to believe" in Santa? See the confusion?
I didn't really see all the big whoop-la until I read an article about Gene Rodenberry (creator of Star Trek). He said that he once believed in Santa, etc., but then one day realized that it was all fake. He also believed in Jesus, too, until he realized that He could be fake as well. Since his parents had lied about Santa, how could he believe them in the truth regarding Jesus? And so he became Agnostic.
I don't EVER want my children to doubt the truth of Jesus. I know they'll question God in their own time, but it won't be because of something that I have done. (And I've done enough stuff already that I'm sure they'll question when the get older.) lol ;)
So when people ask J about Santa, he just tells them the truth. "Oh, Santa's not real but Jesus is and He is the one who provides for me." ...yeah, I get some pretty strange looks!!!! lol ;)
Dork alert i put your name were mine should have gone!!!
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