It’s hard to focus on the true News of Joy that is Christmas when you have hateful, intolerant people killing innocent Christians around the world. It happened again today, Christmas Day, when Christians in Nigeria were exiting the Christmas mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church in the city of Madalla. So far, the death toll stands at 39 with dozens more injured. Christians are taught to love all of God’s children and to tolerate and love those in other religions. That can be said of those forcing Sharia law across Nigeria though. Read about it here.
Month: December 2011
The birth of Christ
Despite Christian persecution every day in many countries, Christians worldwide recognize Christmas day as a celebration of the News of Joy. The birth, life and death on the cross of Jesus Christ gives Christians hope. They strive to follow His example and live a life that includes charity and giving, kindness and compassion, core values and Biblical teachings. Christians aren’t perfect and real Christians will tell you that with a humble heart. Christmas is a special time in the world. It is a time for the lessons that Christ taught. He instructed us to love our neighbor and to love God. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. If you don’t already know Jesus, make today the day that changes your life. You will see Christmas in a whole new light. …
Pakistani Christians look for hope at Christmas
Christians in Pakistan are a marginalized, victimized and poor minority. They are blamed for problems between Pakistan and the U.S. They are subjugated to poverty and the slums. Still, they put all that aside to recognize Christmas. Read the story here.
The Good News of Jesus – some try to muffle
Christians find personal pleasure in helping their fellow human beings. We can’t stand the thought of a sad child or a hungry child, especially at Christmas time. Christ loved the little children and made that abundantly clear to all around him. It is with that in mind that one has to wonder why one person can throw cold water on an enormous project to benefit children around the world….a project with the help of school children right here in the U.S. Here is the story.