Only thru the Blood Of Jesus

Peace On Earth By: Maxine M. Peace?? Aren’t we, in reality, very very far from peace? Everywhere in the world “acts of war” are about to find new release Treaties and pacts are broken, long time allegiances soon will cease Discord among nations & lack of harmony through out people of every race Political affiliations disagree on the fundamentals they should embrace In our families, in churches, between governments…peace seems to find NO resting place Tension in marriages, conflict among employees in the work force The presence of order & calm vanishes at every irritating source Every hurt and perceived injustice brings thoughts of vengeful recourse So what did the angels mean declaring “On Earth peace and good will toward men”? Since those first 2 siblings were born, true peace has never been For even the peace and tranquility in nature ceased to exist at the coming of sin The Jews waited for the promised “MESSIAH” to bring

What’s Your Title? By: Maxine M. The nation just went through months of campaigning…millions of dollars spent Mud was slung, dirty secrets aired, FEW solutions were ever sent All to give the winner the coveted title of “President” Now, not all seek this higher office, but SOME SORT of title we seem to desire A title that says “You’re the Best” at what you do…one your contemporaries admire That next rank up the military ladder or some public office to which we aspire A title is a way of identification, distinguishing ONE from the rest The word “champion” before your name means at least for now you’re the best Clearly shows you’ve been victorious…risen above the competitive test We all have titles of some sort, be it honorable or derogatory Some have “secrets” behind that fancy title, but TRUTH is another story The Bible says it’s a great INJUSTICE to give one unworthy improper glory Now, you see, many titles are given but can also be ta

Do You Have Room? By: Maxine M. The decree went forth…everyone had to go to their home town to register Go in person!! Joseph worried about Mary…how hard would this trip be on her (This was LONG before they could register ONLINE, right where they were) So this trip of many days was very difficult for them both, to say the very least We grumble about a long car trip, but Joseph WALKED beside Mary astride a smelly beast Night fell as they neared Bethlehem…suddenly their stress level was increased Those first pangs of labor told Mary it won’t be long now “Joseph!!”, she exclaimed, “we must find shelter soon somehow” “Yes Mary, there’s an Inn up ahead…it says No Vacancy, but perhaps an exception they’ll allow” NO ROOM, NO ROOM!!, the Inn-keeper insistently cried…if only he’d known He could have given the “Lord of Glory” HIS bed…but no kindness was shown The census was a financial BOON & he wanted to “CASH IN” on a wind fall of his