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True Meaning of Christmas
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Bob Johnston
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Dec 08, 2003 16:14 PST
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: True Meaning of Christmas
This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out
Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at
row after row of toys and everything else imaginable. And after hours of
hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many
shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season time
of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every
housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that
perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure
we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure
we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the
car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two kids in with
her and all the bags of stuff. When th e doors closed she couldn't take
it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing
should be found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond,
"Don't worry we already crucified him." For the rest of the trip down
the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole Christmas
thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it,
just think of how different this whole world would be.
May you be blessed today
Bob Johnston
Sand Dollar Publisher
Minneapolis
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