Published on
December 26, 2009 in
General
A modern misconception understands the “X” in “X-mas” as a supplanting of Christ by, literally, crossing him out of the season which – we may say – used to bear his name. I say “misconception” because I came to learn recently that the “X” in “X-mas” has very early Christian roots.
This little tidbit and the rest of the post were actually an eye-opener to me. Wwritten by Derek – nieces husband… The entire Christmas debate appears to be much bigger in the US than in Canada. To me it is not about what others call it but about what I do with it. What does Christ’s birth mean to me? What will I do with it?
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We just returned from visiting a small Spanish speaking church in Mexican town (Detroit). My brother-in-law serves as the Pastor there and we are helping out for the next 2 weeks since he and his family are on vacation. …it is a small congregation in an area very close to being considered a ghetto. Or perhaps it is a ghetto (I am just not an expert on this and would hate to offend anyone). As is to be expected due to the area and the people around it the services are frequented by folks who are either iilegal, newcomers, or in some type of transit (are passing by, just came in through Canada …or waiting to get into Canada). It’s an interesting group of people who are part of a small yet lively new work in a very tough and scary neighborhood. One of the guys who is a regular told me today that he may be moving to Canada. Apparently his daughter lives close to Toronto already. The problem is that he is being ‘advised’ by someone to lie on his application into Canada; to claim that his son was being forced into a gang back in his country. He told me he wasn’t feeling right about it but that he didn’t see another option. This is where the idea of right foundations comes into play… That’s what I told him, that if he wants his move into Canada to be blessed he needs to be honest in his application. Simple for most of us, yet very hard for him. In his mind the lie could mean coming to Canada… And the truth could mean staying in Detroit and its depressed economy. I explained to him that building his application on a lie and by extension his new life in Canada on a lie would block God’s blessings. God is not free (due to his pure, perfect and holy nature) to bless a lie.
He told me wasn’t feeling comfortable with the lie. I told him that was God not letting him be comfortable about it. I think he’ll make the right decision and lay down the right foundation of truth. What about you?
Are you building on truth?
Are you building on Jesus?
Posted from Jose’s posterous
Published on
December 25, 2009 in
General
After setting up my son’s Tumblr as a custom domain (http://danielito.ca) I decided to come back to Posterous and do the same. Hopefully this will be the start of more interaction here… I have plans to integrate all of our family accounts into the personal blog over at http://jose.cr. We shall see. We are now off to church in Detroit where my wife is filling in for worship. God is good! Press on!
Posted from Jose’s posterous
Published on
December 25, 2009 in
Family and God
My wife wrote this little blurb for her Facebook status. It didn’t quite fit so here is the full excerpt:
The most valuable things in life are not the ones you can see or buy in stores but those which are not seen. The love that we have for our families, our friendships and of course God and His love are the truly priceless treasures.
In a society where more is never enough, let’s try to remember that Christmas is about God’s gift of love for us. That’s the only thing that can bring contentment and true fulfillment.
May your Christmas holidays be amazing and may you enjoy each moment with all of your loved ones! God bless you!!
Merry Christmas!
Published on
December 15, 2009 in
General
I found this so interesting that I wanted to have it here for reference.
budget planner – Mint.com
