Royse City Methodist Church Burned to the ground today. 29 May 2024

Christmas Celebrations

 Celebrating Christmas is a way of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to save the world from sin and death. Christmas is also a cultural and commercial phenomenon that involves various traditions and practices, such as exchanging gifts, decorating trees, singing carols, and waiting for Santa Claus12

There are many ways to celebrate Christmas, depending on your religious beliefs, cultural background, and personal preferences. Some common Christmas activities are:

• Attending church services, such as midnight mass, to worship and praise God for the gift of Jesus1
• Reading the Bible stories of Jesus’ birth, such as in the Gospel of Luke and Matthew, and reflecting on their meaning and significance1
• Praying and thanking God for His love, grace, and blessings, and asking for His guidance and protection1
• Giving and receiving gifts, as a symbol of God’s generosity and our gratitude and love for each other2
• Decorating a Christmas tree, which represents the tree of life and the everlasting life that Jesus offers2
• Hanging a wreath, which symbolizes the crown of thorns that Jesus wore and His victory over death2
• Lighting candles or a star, which represent the light of Christ that shines in the darkness2
• Singing carols, which are songs that tell the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate His glory and joy2
• Making and eating festive foods, such as cookies, cakes, pies, and puddings, which are often associated with specific regions or countries2
• Spending time with family and friends, and sharing the spirit of peace, goodwill, and happiness2

Revelations, Scriptures, Coming True?

 There are some of the events that some Christians believe are coming true or will come true soon, based on their interpretation of Revelation. However, there are different views and opinions among Christians about how to understand and apply Revelation, and there is no definitive or authoritative answer. The main message of Revelation is that God is in control of history and that he will fulfill his promises and purposes in his own time and way. Therefore, Christians are called to be faithful, hopeful, and watchful, and to worship and serve God in every situation12

If you want to learn more about Revelation and its prophecies, you can check out the links below345

Wisdom

My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain therof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
Proverbs 3:11-18

The Watch Begins

It's been awhile since, I've been on here and written anything.  This subject is something that's hard to write about, but it's been part of this blog, through the years..........
Today, I noticed a large truck pull up across the street.  It had medical equipment to deliver. A medical bed was delivered, meaning one thing.  This is a sad day to view, this action meaning, my neighbor is losing her battle with lung cancer.  She has fought it for over 3 years and now I am witnessing her finally stages as it drags the very life out of her fragile body.  I've sent prayers up to God, through those years, hoping for a miracle, but knowing that this type of cancer, doesn't give up.  Now I can only pray for her comfort during these final stages and for the comfort of her family as they endure the loss of their Mom, wife and grandmother.....along with a very large extended family.

Remember This One?

Billy Graham Dead at Age 99

RIP thou good and faithful servant.........your time is done......

God is Good

After only a few minutes, yesterday, with the weather temps dropping, my hot water lines froze, before I realized it.  I fell into silent prayer, for God's help and reminded him that he's never let me down before, and has always answered my sincere prayers.......... About and hour ago, my cold water in the kitchen, started working and a few minutes later, so did the hot water.  I'm so thankful to our Lord, for his constant help in time of need and daily as my husband and I go about our daily works.
Thank you Lord for your answer to my prayers, for protection and help.  Thank you for your daily help to make it through and on to another day you gift us with.......

Spirit of Christmas

May we, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birth. May we all make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit, taking with us a tender, caring heart as our gift to the Savior.

Kingdom of Heaven Library

I came across this website while surfing my facebook page, and thought it might be something I could utilize with this blog.  While I have put the link to the website here in my blog, I found that the strict "Terms of Service", were something, that I might overstep, should I get into posting here on my blog.  
Times, are that I will get into the spirit of things that I am posting about and place "references, quotes, pictures, scriptures, etc. into the posting to make my subject more interesting.  It's here that I may overstep some of their rules.  This is something I wouldn't want to do, so therefore, I did not make an account with them.  
Here is the link should you decide that you can comply with their terms of service rules, better I I possibly would.    https://kingdomofheavenlibrary.com/   I found some good information and scripture reading there, which I'm sure will be of benefit to many people.  I hope that posting this link will prove a positive effort for the website, as well as this blog.

How Sweet

The Frank Stamps Quartet

I sang this song many times at church........

An Angel

Of No Use?

The next time you feel like GOD can't use YOU, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal 
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
John the Baptist ate bugs
Peter denied Christ
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
Zaccheus was too small
Paul was too religious
AND Lazarus was dead!

No more excuses now!! God can use you to your full potential. Besides you aren't the message, you are just the messenger.

Tis The Season

To God be the glory........great things he hast done........

Everywhere, Lately

Lately, it seems so many a passing on to their Heavenly home.  Many have passed, but not to a Heavenly home, because they just didn't know the Lord, or even care to.
We've lost one of our personal family members, and there are many who also have lost family members. 
In the last few days, the news has reported close to 10+ deaths of individuals, who are known nationwide/worldwide, in one fashion or another.  It is my wonder, whether our Lord is ridding or rescuing the one's he is taking from this world?
As I look at the recent list of those who have passed, I see one or two, who may have not lived well enough to become a citizen of Heaven.  Sad is the word, that can only be used, since many of us are glad, these people are no longer with us. 
Sad, is the word we use when looking at the reason some others passed.  Be it health matters, or just passing because it was their time to go.
Utmost condolences, go to family, friends and coworkers involved in these people's live.  Prayers, for all who have dealt with the sadness of watching their loved one, fight a disease or illness, only to grow weak from it's onslaught.  God, knows what he's doing, and I find comfort in knowing this.......

Lift Up

Our people in Las Vegas, NV, need to be lifted up in prayer.  Many were from other states, out there to vacation and enjoy the Country Music Festival. Why or what may have set off this attack on innocent people, is in God's hands.
Since the person who did the sad attack, is also dead, we may never know what his reasons were.  Lives were lost and many were also injured, from the gun shots sprayed down upon the crowds.  It is a sad thing to live through and experience.  May the Lord lift up the one's who are still alive and the families, of those who are gone.
God, will have to take care of the horrible things this person caused, with his comfort in the coming days.  Condolences to all who have been affected.

  Free Mass Ping

Prayers For the Family

The posting on Facebook this morning gave her reports of her husband's going home.  He is now free of pain, and she must look toward the future as it develops.  Her life has been a good one and now she faces it alone, to embark on a different journey.
The loss of her husband will be felt by all who knew him and his family.  My condolences to each one, as they go through the present grief and decisions.  Prayers to my friend that she may live in comfort knowing she did her best..........

THANK YOU LORD

Today, I look around at the world we live in and see so much turmoil.  People, are living the best way they can and those of us who have a life with the comforts on a daily basis, feel as though we are in some way sinning.  I say this because we see so many who are without a home, because of the devastating weather, recently and those who are sick from some incurable diseases.  Those whose lives have been torn to pieces, not from their own doing, but from matters out of their control.
Yes, I have my problems, and yes they are giving me unwanted stress.  Yet, I can see things going on  that make my problems, look small in comparison.  This gives me a comfort in knowing that I should be grateful for the things in my life and pray for the problems that I see nearby.  I can rest in the knowledge that the Lord, has his hand on my life and problems.  I can thank him for the goodness, he has given me, knowing that I am truly blessed.  
Today, is a good time for all of us to be thankful for the good that is in our lives, and pray for the one's less fortunate.......