All categories - 5 December 2007

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)

What I have come to learn after being in the ministry for over 20 years, is that at this time of year, certain emotions begin to come to the front which can hinder believers from giving God praise and celebrating the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord.

The world parades as though everybody should automatically be cheerful. But for many people it is just the opposite. Depression sets in during holiday times, anger arises, bitterness is magnified, unforgivingness is at its highest peak, and tragedies run rampant. The negative emotions that people have held in their heart over the years begin to well up. Then they meditate on it instead of dealing with it according to the Word of God.

Holding on to past hurts is a tremendous hindrance to the power of God in your life. However, forgiveness can cause these past hurts to dissipate and bring you to your position of victory, with Satan under your feet. You can forgive that person.

You can look at it this way. If anybody had a right to have a complaint against us, it was Jesus. But He treats us with such love, in that while we were yet sinners, He forgave us and died on the cross for us.

But it did not stop at the cross. The reason we should make this ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ is because Jesus is still extending forgiveness to us today. Maybe we have missed the mark over and over again. The good news is that His Word is still the same. He is waiting for you to come to Him so He can cleanse you with His forgiveness. He will not cast you away. He forgives you and throws your sin as far as the east is from the west. Now that is a whole lot different that what we deserve!

Receive God’s forgiveness and love. Then what will please Him is that you turn right around and forgive others of those things of the past. If Jesus forgave them, if Jesus died for them, certainly you can forgive them too.

Let it go so that you can enjoy this holiday season and the rest of your life in peace. Yes, it can be for you the most wonderful time of the year!

Scripture References: John 6:37; Hebrews 13:8; 1 John 1:9

2007-12-05 04:13:47 · 4 answers · asked by Fearfully and Wonderfully made!! 2 in Religion & Spirituality

can anyone out there tell me how to find a job that has to do with fueling? people dont seem to care that im prior military as much as they say they do!! can anyone out there help? im in the colorado springs area. i just want a good paying job!! AND YES I HAVE TRIED THE NAF OFFICE...no luck

2007-12-05 04:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal M 2 in Military

Between certain users? and why does it get very very nasty?
Some of you are going very below the belt with each other.

I thought most of the idiots had left a few weeks ago or are they back under new ID's?

your valued opinions please

2007-12-05 04:13:45 · 23 answers · asked by Agent Zero® 5 in Current Events

I have GMT Time column in XL sheet, I need to convert to CST in next column. How to do?

2007-12-05 04:13:44 · 3 answers · asked by redlotus72 2 in Mathematics

i had a sore throat a tiiiny bit yesterday and abit more today, but in the last hour, iv been cold and tiiiiiired.
but i have to go christmas shopping with my friend after school tomorrow, so what can i do to feel better by then?

2007-12-05 04:13:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Where can I find a nice urn for my dog?? I just picked up his remains at the vet and need to put it in a nice urn...

2007-12-05 04:13:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-05 04:13:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-12-05 04:13:02 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i want one. i think it'll look amazing like in a royal-like mansion.

2007-12-05 04:12:55 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

What would you do in order for you to be "discovered"? What are the steps that you would take? You have a great art talent and can draw just about anything, except that no one knows you.

2007-12-05 04:12:50 · 5 answers · asked by Ryder 1 in Drawing & Illustration

If No, why?
If Yes, why?

(Just wondering, lol)

2007-12-05 04:12:47 · 78 answers · asked by ★Kermit the Frog★ 4 in Polls & Surveys

So, early this morning I began having a really vivid dream about the end of the world. In my dream, I began feeling like I could do whatever I wanted and act as foolishly as I wanted because the end of the world meant I couldn't be held accountable for my actions. Then I woke up, went into the kitchen and felt EXTREMELY famished. I was speaking incoherently to my wife and kids and saying really bizarre things. I felt like I had no control over myself. I began to stuff myself with food and my wife began to panic a little about the way I was acting.

After a few minutes, I was able to regain a little composure and tested my blood sugar. After I had already eaten, my blood sugar was 72 mg/dL...

It was like I was having a bad dream because of a low blood sugar reaction....

Have other diabetics experienced this?

2007-12-05 04:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I work for an on-line company, and it's not unusual for someone to call and say that they've been charged twice for an item when in fact they've only been charged once. The first attempt failed, and the bank is showing 2 'holds', and the failed hold will drop.

How do you tell someone that doesn't understand this that they've only been charged once? How can you prove it to them (over the phone) when their bank is saying they were charged twice?

They are so immature that they say they are going to sue us, and contact the fraud department (which I doubt that they will)... as if threatening us will do anything. BTW... the items we sell are $20, or less.

2007-12-05 04:12:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Also, do you think that once in the playoffs the Chargers with a head of steam will play to their potential and up to the expectations everyone had of them this year?

2007-12-05 04:12:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

ok so i am 35 weeks pregnant....about 3 mos ago i was diagnosed with complete placenta previa and the baby was breech...went back amonth later and it was gone!! and she wasnt breech any more.............ok when u feel my belly its almost like i feel legs and i definitly DONT feel butt......what is it called if the babys head is down but facing the front not the back??and what causes that?? all kind of info would be very helpful!!!!

2007-12-05 04:12:25 · 5 answers · asked by Jami 3 in Pregnancy

You know how scientists say that life cannot exsist without liquid water? Well is that statement completely true when it may come to life on another planet? How can this statement be true if science hasn't been able to physically take human life to another planet, or observe planets out of our solar system? Wouldn't this rule only apply to life on Earth.

2007-12-05 04:12:09 · 11 answers · asked by Kyos girl 4 in Astronomy & Space

If you feel the burn in ur abdominal area, does it mean you are doing it correctly?

2007-12-05 04:12:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

since a Paralegal cannot represent them.

2007-12-05 04:11:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I work for the state of California and I have taxes taken out of my check. I am also self employed. Do I file a separate 1099 for my second job and a 1040 for my first. Can I claim expenses separate?

2007-12-05 04:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by gidn 2 in United States

k so lastnight me an my boyfriend were "makin luv" an wen he was putting it in there was this noise kinda sounded like a fart[[i know lol]] and i want to know wat it is or wat made it sound like that...

PLZ NO RUDE ANSWERS IF U JUST WANT THE 2 POINTS JUST PUT 2 POINTS AN LEAVE......

THX

2007-12-05 04:11:24 · 32 answers · asked by iNn0c3nt 3 in Women's Health

2007-12-05 04:11:06 · 7 answers · asked by NT 1 in Mathematics

Well it's coming to the end of the day, and just wanted to spread a little Chrismas joy...

Whats your absolute fav thing about Christmas..??

Mines the songs and movies..!! xx

2007-12-05 04:10:58 · 19 answers · asked by Lisa Lou <3 3 in Christmas

I.e. Who had more power, more influence...etc.

2007-12-05 04:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I was just wondering what the majority think of whats the best breed of dog.

2007-12-05 04:10:45 · 38 answers · asked by Charlotte ♥ 2 in Dogs

Hi there....

I am 17 and English....I just wanted to know, if i marry a Thai national, do i become a citizen, or do i need a visa?... Someone please help me out here...

Do i need to apply for one, how do i do it?

Make no mistake , just because i am 17 DOESN'T mean i am marrying this girl for a visa.. I known her for 2 years and i know she is the one for me, i also know she is a genuine girl becuase my family and her's are VERY close.

Please help me out.... I will be very greatful.... Website links will help very much..

I just want to leave England, the country is really going to hell it seems...

I been to Thailand before and loved it.. And i'd like to stay FOREVER.

PLEASE help me !!!!

Thank you so much

2007-12-05 04:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thailand

My husband and I BD on ovulation day in the evening. Do we still have a chance or does bd have to be the day before ovulation. How long does the egg live?

2007-12-05 04:10:41 · 4 answers · asked by JEN 4 in Trying to Conceive

He was studying to be an electrical engineer but now he wants to major in physics. What kind of jobs can he get after college?

2007-12-05 04:10:36 · 10 answers · asked by tink65804 2 in Physics

I really want to edit my photos and would like to know if there are any good free programmes that people could recommend - I understand that a free programme wouldn't have nearly as many features as photoshop or a similar professional photo editor. Or can you download photoshop from Frostwire?

2007-12-05 04:09:52 · 12 answers · asked by Mattiobey 1 in Software