tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268865280167455181.post1072736971652490624..comments2022-11-21T03:54:13.013-07:00Comments on Raw Christian: Floss expires, hope doesn't, and ChristmasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268865280167455181.post-51942444877972286152012-12-21T14:34:11.490-07:002012-12-21T14:34:11.490-07:00We live in a fallen world; therefore, darkness is ...We live in a fallen world; therefore, darkness is all around us and the prince of this world, the prince of darkness is certainly enjoying his hour (1 John 5: 19)But his hour is coming to a close. The time is near when he will be finally defeated. (2 Corinthians 4: 4) Victory is won and Christ is the true King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The designs of our Great God are often unexplainable and unexpressible; but what kind of a God would we serve if we could understand everything about Him with our limited human brains? Some answers are not for us to know on this side of Heaven.<br />As far as Christmas traditions, I share yours, Dionne! And more amazing than that, my older son's name is also Grant! Have a blessed Christmas.Giselahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656476297687939131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268865280167455181.post-67916184246646518192012-12-18T20:20:46.361-07:002012-12-18T20:20:46.361-07:00I guess we are "between" traditions now ...I guess we are "between" traditions now that both boys are out of the nest. We stay flexible and see them whenever we can. One tradition I just realized is that they always know they are welcome in our home. We won't grudge their time with other family and friends, or demand their attendance on a certain date, but we LOVE to host them and their significant others. It's hard to explain the joy of having them come visit as friends.<br /><br />And yes, we supply fresh floss in the guest bath! ;)Janice C Johnsonhttp://janicejohnson.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268865280167455181.post-80523896120146865982012-12-18T14:18:59.260-07:002012-12-18T14:18:59.260-07:00I think everything is supposed to have an expirati...I think everything is supposed to have an expiration date these days - because so many want to sue when something goes wrong. Even a kit-kat bar I opened the other day had a "tear here" tab. lol <br /><br />I just heard from another friend that she gets her kids an ornament every year to give them when they get married. That is so cool! New Christmas tradition - started. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096082663723665916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268865280167455181.post-82114246058085166862012-12-18T10:42:46.363-07:002012-12-18T10:42:46.363-07:00Really hard questions that I don't think we...Really hard questions that I don't think we'll answer this side of heaven. I watched my children in the church nativity on Sunday and posted about it and then wondered if it was inappropriate when in CT there are so many Mums who won't get a chance to see their little ones dress up this year. <br />I feel moved to check the expiry date on my dental floss, now. <br />Floss might expire, and we can't explain that. <br />God's love doesn't expire, even when evil seems to have had its day. We can't explain that either but I'm hanging on to it tightly. <br />Have a peaceful Christmas, sister. xHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.com