Santa Lives at the North Pole

Santa lives at the North Pole...
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh...
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies...
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited...
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa...
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap...
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"...
JESUS knew our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our head.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly...
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO...
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says, "You'd better not pout, you'd better not cry,"...
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys...
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but...
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree...
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season.
Yes, Jesus is better, he is even better than Santa Claus.
Merry CHRISTmas!

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~ author unknown ~

I am ready!!

   I am blessed with the most amazing husband. Monday he took the kids out on an adventure to see some wild life and to get their Christmas shopping done. That left me home alone. I LOVE being home alone, (most of the time). I used my time like any mom would, I cleaned my house. You know that kind of clean that only a mom knows. I love that feeling of knowing that behind the door and under the bed there are no dust bunnies. And when my house is clean I can handle anything.!!! Can you relate? Not you men, you ladies.??
   When the house was just the way I wanted, I called Jack and the kids to be sure they were still having an adventure that would not bring them home too quickly. When Jack said it would be a while, I too scooted out and finished my shopping. I am now ready for Christmas.
    I love this season, I enjoy reading all the Christmas books, Like the Christmas Cross, or watching movies like Christmas Shoes. Hallmark Channel has got to be my favorite Channel of the season. I love the joy that is in the air here at home. Kids are excited, I am excited, and I think I can speak for Jack and say he is excited too.
   Never for a moment though do I want to forget the true meaning of Christmas, My Saviors Birthday. A child who was born on this day for me. Thank you Lord for sending  Your Son to save me from the pits of hell, and allow me the gift of Heaven.
   In the hustle and bustle of this season, Don't forget the Savior, Jesus.

              Happy Birthday Jesus!!