Good Saturday morning! This area has been told to expect bitter cold later this afternoon and for the next four days. All discussion on global warming is tabled until Thursday, have a great week.
The advice given to us by the world comes up a lot in this devotional. Some of it is good, some bad, some humorous, and some of that worldly advice is just plain dangerous. We know by now that believing in our own self is not going to get us very far, certainly not far enough to save us from sin. We know that our only hope is to believe in Jesus; some advice the world will never tell you. I like the example Pastor Rogers gave today. If you don't believe him you might dangle yourself from a rope and give the knot tying advice a try. It sounds more than a bit difficult to me.
The last full week before Christmas starts tomorrow! Time to get that last minute gift shopping done. I went to Wal-mart early this morning, they are well stocked with all manner of things, as usual. What's the news? We are in a recession, but does that mean it is hopeless? We were told many times that Americans need to save more. Well, now they are doing just that and being blamed for the recession too. "America is a consumer-driven economy, you must spend to make it go!" Make up your minds already. :-) Save or spend, we have a hard time doing both with the same money. Worldly advice can be so confusing to me. :-) I think that our economy will recover right along with our growing faith in Christ Jesus. Bring America back to Jesus and we'll be just fine.
This Christmas may be a good time to teach a lot of people, not just children, that we don't have to give or get expensive gifts to celebrate the birth of Jesus. May your Christmas be bright in the light of our Savior's birth!
Bucky
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