In preparation for Christmas, I wrote a letter to the editor to a local newspaper. I was desiring local discussion. I got it. While Christmas celebration has ceased for most of us, today (Saturday January 7th) is Christmas for Russian orthodox churches in 2017. Whichever the date you celebrate, the arguments are relevant and timeless. […]
As you gather with family and friends, and kin and kith for Christmas celebrations, conversation starters are always handy. In two previous posts “3 Things You Thought The Bible Says About Christmas, But It Doesn’t” and “5 Christmas Myths That Some May Thought Were in the Bible, But Aren’t“, I noted a number of first […]
“The most wonderful time of the year” is also the time of the year when we start hearing some denounce Christmas celebrations and Christmas paraphernalia. While we may expect this from atheists, we are sideswiped unexpectedly when it comes from a Christian. It all comes down to celebrations on December 25th are thought to have […]
As you gather with family and friends for Christmas celebrations, here are some fun conversation facts to tell everyone! In a previous post I talked about 3 Things You Thought The Bible Says About Christmas, But It Doesn’t. Here I have 5 more myths that some may think that are taught in the Bible but […]
How can one be a follower of Christ without a desire to tell others the Gospel? I don’t really know. However, you know how it is, many people don’t like to hear the Gospel. But one time in the year most are not only okay with hearing the Gospel, but expect it! Check out your […]
At the end of the 2014 year, I have pulled together my top 4 blog posts from ibitedge.blogspot.com. I think it is important to think about these topics again, both for the content and the reasons many may have wanted to read the posts. As a blogger, I need to be sensitive to the needs […]
Now each one of these three items may be true, they may have happened as tradition says, we may even have external evidence that points to their truthfulness. However, the Bible does not bear them evidence. Jesus Was Born In A Stable What we hear is that Jesus was born in a stable, now like […]
In the last post, I gave ideas on Christmas’ card captions. Here I want to build on that and give more ideas to help you as you send out cards. Make your message short, memorable and succinct Give the essence of Christ, the reason for his birth and maybe even a succinct gospel message of […]
Your Christmas card list of contacts may have gotten longer over time, still including those who you haven’t talked to in years. Don’t miss this opportunity to express Christ through your cards, letters, family pictures or gifts. You have a perfect opportunity to share Christ, so why not use it for the furtherance of the […]
Did I have great sadness? Was there pain? Was I lonely? Thanks for asking, but no, these were not the reasons. In fact, I feel fine. However, I still did not have a “happy holiday.” I would rather say I did have a joyful time celebrating the remembrance of Christ’s birth. I hope next Christmas […]
