Should Christian parents encourage "santa" to their children?? Read them the story, watch the movies, leave cookies out and take them to the mall for a picture??
For me the answer is NO!
Its simple, why do we need to tell our children there is a magical man?
Who brings dozens of gifts? that lives forever and travels around the world all in one night?
Why is it okay to LIE to our children??
Peter 3:10 "For the Scriptures say, "If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies."
A lie is a SIN. Plain and simple. We should not play around with sins...
We need to teach our children that its never okay to lie. there are no white lies in the Bible. Its okay to sin when this happens or for this reason, I have never read that! Once they are older, the truth of santa will impact them and your child will remember you LIED.
Besides the birth of CHRIST is the BEST gift a child could ever recieve. That ALONE is all we need.
We do not need to expect dozens of gifts Christmas morning. I hear parents say that they do want them to know the meaning of Christmas but yet they are buying tons of gifts! lots of toys are going to take away Jesus.
Christmas is a time for love, a celebration for Jesus being born. A savior was born for us!
I want my children to know that their parents spent time and bought a few gifts. I also didnt go and buy the latest and most popular toys, we do not spend alot of money. I prefer second hand shops and teaching my children that less is more! Things, toys are not what we need to be happy on this earth. This is very important to learn and in this society adults do not even know this! They buy and buy, charge up credit cards, buying things they cannot afford. Storage units, tubs are sold in stores to store, stuff, stuff, stuff!!
We have a loving warm home, family, good health, the freedom to read our Bibles here in America.. we have JESUS, we are saved!! Those gifts are more then enough to feel blessed this season. Lets encourage our children to know how blessed they are.
Read the story of Christ birth from the Bible to your children..
Watch the movie..
Visit a shelter, feed the homeless.. donate their toys to the needy... read about the christians who are killed, injured and even put in prison for being a christian. Give your child the truth this Christmas....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExXItDyWEY
Where is the line to see Jesus?
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The simple Womens Daybook, December 14th
Outside my Window..
No snow here, just a calm, cool evening. Pretty white Christmas lights glow!
I am thinking..
All that is on my to do list.. how the challenge from Women Living Well is going to help sooo much! 2 things to plan, a bubble bath and reading the Word... and a night to read a few verses and to tuck in early and get some extra zzzz's! both much needed!!
I am thankful..
For, soo much!!! God is so good! I am very thankful for going home for Christmas with my husband and children. So thrilled to be spending time in my favorite state, lots of snow and my amazing family!!
I am wearing..
Old navy shirt and black and white poka dot capri pj pants! ;~)
I am remembering..
Prayers that God has answered.
In the learning room..
we are getting ready to take a school break!
I am going..
Home for Christmas this week!!!!
I am currently reading..
Nothing! except the BIBLE... Reading the Psalms! Hope to get back to other reading soon. busy time of the year!
I am hoping..
for a easy day tmrw of school and packing.. love days at home!
On my mind..
how anxious I am to see my family! Smell the sweet country air!
Noticing that..
My children make me laugh! today they wanted the truth on santa... kept saying, no way he is real...no way he has magic! once jon and i told them, they had huge smiles. My oldest said, this is good news. LOL
Pondering these words..
"Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine
by the sides of thine house:
thy children like olive plants
round about thy table" Psalms 128:3
From the Kitchen..
Easy meals for a busy week! Tmrw, sweet n sour chicken in the slow cooker..love my crock pot!
Around the house..
Christmas decor, lights glow from my tree. We made cinn ornaments and I can still smell the sweet aroma! Most of all the presents are wrapped under our tree. Its such a pretty sight! And I have been bagging up toys to give away.. a little less clutter, love it!!
One of my favorite things..
the sight of presents wrapped! I love shopping for my loved ones, finding them something sweet and not costly!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Cookie Swap # 1!
Here is my First Cookie Swap, #1 is...
Peanut Butter Corn flake Cookies!
{This is a no bake recipe!!}
A huge hit anywhere I bring them...no one can just grab one!
Your family will love them and you will love how EASY this cookie is to make!
{This is all you need!}
6 cups of corn flakes
2 Cups of creamy peanut butter
One cup of karo syrup
one cup of sugar
First mix your syrup & sugar in a pot, slowly stir together on the stove on medium heat.
When it starts to boil add your peanut butter...mix til creamy and boiling..
add cornflakes, mix well!!
plop onto a plate or wax paper..
as they cool, they will stick together..
mmmm!
Creamy, Crunchy, peanut butter bliss!
give these cookies as gifts!
no two are the same!
Hope you enjoy!
..and hope you can join in on the fun, every tuesday and thursday share your favorite cookies!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Update #2, Womens Living well, Peace on Earth Challenge!
Here is my update on Womens Living Well, Peace on Earth December challenge!!
If you havent Joined, link up today.. its simple ways to keep our most busy month, peaceful! http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2010/11/peace-on-earth-december-challenge-come.html
Jesus is our true source of peace!
The first challenge is to write at the top of your December calendar page - I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." This will be a reminder every time you look at your calendar and feel anxious about all you have to get done - to pray. God cares for you. Release your worries to him and rest in him. {Women Living Well}
Just those very words, release worries, God cares bring PEACE to my soul!
Second Challenge!
Also, go buy an extra large candle and light a candle everyday in your home in the month of December. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. I will be placing mine in the kitchen - the main hub of my home. Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.{Women living well}
Here is my candle, pine scented. I light mine in the late morning, on a ledge between kitchen and living room.. main area of our home.
Oh I just love this challenge..praying for peace in our home is a great feeling! Its been a hectic week here at our home but our prayers for peace have already made a difference! Our days have not been perfectly smooth but its been a joy to watch our family take on problems throughout the day..His Loving Presence is in our home, in our hearts!! My daughter got sick today, her brothers prayed right away to Jesus..also helped me with getting her comfortable. Love having my candle there to get me to stop and pray.
Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28
Another way I have been bringing a peaceful atmosphere into my home is softly playing Christmas music.. here is a free, commerical free Christmas player =
http://www.cbn.com/radio/christmas/player.aspx
the next challenge will be,
December 6th: As the warmth of Christmas has now begun to enter your home with the influx of decorations, cookie baking and friends, take out your calendar and SCHEDULE a night where you will take a warm refreshing bubble bath. I'll give you more details on what to include with this bubble bath. But until then, one main thing will be your Bible. Read the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1, 2 and Luke 1,2. {Women Living Well}
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14
In Christ,
Sarah beth
Jesus is our true source of peace!
The first challenge is to write at the top of your December calendar page - I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." This will be a reminder every time you look at your calendar and feel anxious about all you have to get done - to pray. God cares for you. Release your worries to him and rest in him. {Women Living Well}
Just those very words, release worries, God cares bring PEACE to my soul!
Also, go buy an extra large candle and light a candle everyday in your home in the month of December. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. I will be placing mine in the kitchen - the main hub of my home. Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.{Women living well}
Here is my candle, pine scented. I light mine in the late morning, on a ledge between kitchen and living room.. main area of our home.
Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28
Another way I have been bringing a peaceful atmosphere into my home is softly playing Christmas music.. here is a free, commerical free Christmas player =
http://www.cbn.com/radio/christmas/player.aspx
the next challenge will be,
December 6th: As the warmth of Christmas has now begun to enter your home with the influx of decorations, cookie baking and friends, take out your calendar and SCHEDULE a night where you will take a warm refreshing bubble bath. I'll give you more details on what to include with this bubble bath. But until then, one main thing will be your Bible. Read the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1, 2 and Luke 1,2. {Women Living Well}
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14
In Christ,
Sarah beth
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