It is the time of year to be bombarded with banners like the one above. Turn any city block ask any retailer and it’s the season to spend, spend, and spend more. Of course, extravagant spending always has consequences, but many are overlooked in the name of “I gotta have it”, or “Keeping up with … More Devotional “Xmas” and “eXpenses” – 12/24/2024
I used to think that anyone using the abbreviation Xmas was just about being blasphemous. Yet a little research into the CONTEXT and the HISTORY of its use changed my opinion. I still think it is widely misused by the public at large but can be used sparingly and properly referring to Christ-centered Christmas. Who … More X-MAS and other good reads – 12/14/2023
When they first hear this question, many people are perplexed by the seeming ridiculousness of it. “Of course, Christians should celebrate Christmas,” they say, “after all, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian faith, isn’t it?” But, it isn’t that simple. There has been controversy over the … More Should Christians celebrate Christmas?”
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. LUKE 1:46-49 LUKE 1 Chapter … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/16/2022
We at FSM and FSMWO want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas Once you peel back all the glitz, lighting, and gift exchanges there is only one gift truly worth celebrating this Christmas, that of Christ’s birth. Think on this a moment whom else in the history of mankind can claim so … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/25/2021
I think the point of this article is to say that although technically it is not wrong to abbreviate Christmas as Xmas, it is really all in your intent. With so many in the world today intent on destroying the true meaning of Christmas we as Christians must be ever cautious about how we present … More What Does the X in Xmas Mean?
We receive a lot of different questions about Christmas. Rather than focusing on any one particular question, we thought it would be more helpful for us to give you the list of our most frequently asked questions related to Christmas. Whether or not you choose to celebrate Christmas, rejoice with us that Jesus was born. … More Annual – Questions about Christmas
Philippians 2 CONTEXT: The example of Christ’s humble service even to the act of crucifixion is the major theme of chapter 2. Matthew Henry breaks it down as follows: The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (v. 1-11), to be … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/24/2021
“Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” Ronald Reagan American Minute with Bill Federer “Through Jesus Christ the world will … More Christmas Prophecies & Presidential Addresses:
At the risk of falling into the current debate over whether Christians should tone down the language and imagery when it comes to their faith, the Bible presents the Incarnation as an act of war against Satan, sin, and death… READ MORE > > >
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