say it – sing it – live it
Although few exist, you can still find public businesses who actually wish you a Merry Christmas and play Christmas carols. I found such a place yesterday in Geneva, Illinois … so I listened carefully to the lyrics while I waited in line. Here is a snap shot of what I heard – – - “Glooooooooooooooooooria in excelsis deo” …. means “glory to GOD in the highest“. “Oh Come Oh Come Immanuel” … “Immanuel” means “GOD with us“. “Worship Christ the new-born King” … “Christ” means “anointed one“. “Christ the Savior is born” … “Savior” means “one who saves or delivers“. “Merry Christmas” is a nice greeting … but …
What did you get on your 15th birthday?
Do you remember what you got on your 15th birthday? Didn’t think so. My son will never forget his though. His was this past Friday. It’s not because he got what he wanted, an iPod video. It’s because he got more than he wanted. And I don’t mean in the consumer electronics department. We gave him a little brother. We sponsored a child in his honor from World Vision. His name is Layan. He lives in Kenya. What do you get an American kid who has everything? C’mon now, kids in America are very blessed. Parents of kids in America …
