Wednesday, December 30, 2009

The Noticer Project - From New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Andrews

The Noticer Project - From New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Andrews

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Made by God

I had the chance to watch the most famous reindeer of them all this holiday season - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.  Rudolph reminds us of God love for us. We are no accident to God. He knew about us long before we were born. We are unique. God made us to look different. He did not want us to look the same. He made us for Himself. We may not like the color of our hair, height, size or the way we look. But whenever we complain about the way we are made, we are really saying, "We don't like God decisions. God has a specific plan for us all, something that only we can accomplish. God made us the way we are on purpose. God would not have us any other way.  
God don't want us to wallow in self-pity because we may not have the same gifts and talents like someone else. God have made us with specific desires and talents. We are good at certain things. God want us to use our gifts just like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer used his red glowing nose to guide Santa's sleigh through the worst winter storm in history. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer saved Christmas. We cannot guide a sleigh and save Christmas like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but we can guide people to Christ with our special gifts and talents.    Daily Reading: Isaiah 45: 9-11  

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Know Jesus Know Peace

We can get busy this time of the year trying to find the perfect gift for that special person on our list. Let us not forget that the perfect gift is God's Son, Jesus.  " For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

If you want to know God the Father, then get to Know Jesus. Read about His life in the Bible, see what He is like. Jesus is the bridge to God. 

If you desire real peace in your life, then believe that Jesus Christ is God's Son. Let Him come into your heart, into your life, lay down your heavy burdens at His feet and be forever made new through His Perfect Gift to you.

Recommended Movie-   The Perfect Gift DVD

What faith-based movies are you and your family watching this holiday season?

What faith-based movies would you recommend?

Starting a Family Movie Night
  • Choose A Night - Get serious about scheduling a date when all of the family can join in - and be consistent.
  • Build Up A Supply of Movies - Dust off those old movies that have been in the closet for years. Your local Christian store can be a great resource for faith-based and family friendly movies. 
  • Keep It Fresh - Be careful not to get stuck in the same routine. While the date and time of Family Movie Night can and should be consistent, be sure to add a little variety to keep things fresh and exciting.  Involve the children in preparing for the evening. Assign someone to help with the snacks, bake some brownies, make root-beer floats.  Have fun! Relate the snacks to the theme of the movie.