tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post5749551996581171519..comments2023-05-24T07:25:04.035-05:00Comments on Jesus & My Orange Juice: Christmas, Come EarlyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-45940650645043945072012-11-21T10:25:20.414-06:002012-11-21T10:25:20.414-06:00I appreciate your optimistic view. Christmas and E...I appreciate your optimistic view. Christmas and Easter can never come too early for me. I get so excited when I see the stores fill up with reminders of these sacred days. I know some folks worry that Thanksgiving gets pushed aside, but not in my home. Thanksgiving and Christmas just seem to blend together for a blessed 2 months of love and family. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving weekend sweet friend!Becky Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350206500487732249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-43174281369814363462012-11-19T22:10:42.645-06:002012-11-19T22:10:42.645-06:00Awesome post! Most people complain about the early...Awesome post! Most people complain about the early decorations and such. I love how you have turned it around to embrace the holiday for what it truly is about. Very nice post :)Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-29289967082442278382012-11-19T18:39:46.526-06:002012-11-19T18:39:46.526-06:00I only wish it could hold off till after Thanksgiv...I only wish it could hold off till after Thanksgiving. I think having some real time to stop and just be Thankful for what you have and the people in your lives is very important. We like to make a birthday cake for Christmas and we use Santa as an example of how God put people on this Earth to do good for others and why he was a good example of giving to others (that's when they believed in him). TheMomsGroup.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680675841518813867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-47743723096828290542012-11-19T15:22:41.250-06:002012-11-19T15:22:41.250-06:00Awww Shannon, what a wonderful way to think about ...Awww Shannon, what a wonderful way to think about how early the "Christmas" season starts. Yes Jesus does deserves the airtime. Wonderful message!Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-11935614701506634162012-11-19T13:05:53.221-06:002012-11-19T13:05:53.221-06:00I love your message about bringing Jesus into our ...I love your message about bringing Jesus into our lives early, and will try to remember that when I see all of the Christmas decorations up before December. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-41190729527228176412012-11-19T12:44:50.501-06:002012-11-19T12:44:50.501-06:00I like the reason for the season but I tire of com...I like the reason for the season but I tire of commercialism pretty fast<br />I hope it is better this yearKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-43204670964292312392012-11-19T12:15:16.700-06:002012-11-19T12:15:16.700-06:00Us too. We start off the very first of our day as ...Us too. We start off the very first of our day as a birthday party for Jesus!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-79397055180981822462012-11-19T12:06:03.397-06:002012-11-19T12:06:03.397-06:00I do believe that more often than not, Christmas h...I do believe that more often than not, Christmas has become more of a material thing than a spiritual celebration. Partly why my husband is somewhat hesitant to have 'Santa' in our lives for Jacob when he reaches the age where he understands Christmas. We want to be able to celebrate what Christmas is about and not be excited for it because of the gifts.Mommy Roxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993191033528247522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-89250816402823540302012-11-19T11:09:27.346-06:002012-11-19T11:09:27.346-06:00For sure!For sure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-31848022507074323032012-11-19T11:09:07.309-06:002012-11-19T11:09:07.309-06:00Love this "it's a testament to the hunger...Love this "it's a testament to the hunger we have in us"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-70608892101347682722012-11-19T11:08:37.924-06:002012-11-19T11:08:37.924-06:00And what a precious family you have!And what a precious family you have!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-72730671448140178022012-11-19T11:08:25.004-06:002012-11-19T11:08:25.004-06:00Barbara,
What a great question you raise. I'm...Barbara,<br /><br />What a great question you raise. I'm definitely not an expert on the subject but one thing I know for certain - God is in complete control and His timing is perfect. From what I understand of prophecy, the requirements for the "end of days" have not yet been fulfilled. Perhaps God is using that date as a way to gather people to His heart. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886093879851123261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-4288772537611584572012-11-19T06:22:24.512-06:002012-11-19T06:22:24.512-06:00I think if we all let Jesus come early to our hear...I think if we all let Jesus come early to our heart this year, we alle changes ... Let us do that! Love your message.Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-84212994459018303942012-11-17T18:34:36.743-06:002012-11-17T18:34:36.743-06:00Thank you for that excellent reminder! I love Chri...Thank you for that excellent reminder! I love Christmas and am always amazed by the way an entire community can transform in the attitude of anticipation. I think it's a testament to the hunger we have in us as people for the real deal and Christmas reminds us it's within our grasp.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790328128207852325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-41083304771232071592012-11-17T07:18:20.548-06:002012-11-17T07:18:20.548-06:00This is my favorite time of year. (Easter too). I...This is my favorite time of year. (Easter too). I love celebrating Jesus with my family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594967600495492941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243072173285925221.post-28446917764516553852012-11-16T17:38:10.323-06:002012-11-16T17:38:10.323-06:00Hi Shannon, I wish we could forego much of the com...Hi Shannon, I wish we could forego much of the commercialism and just embrace the religious significance, instead of vice versa which the ACLU would like to see. Not happening in my life, I can tell you that! Also, I'd love to know your thoughts, if any, on 12/21/12, the end of the Mayan calendar. xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.com