MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS!

I just wanted to say, "Merry Christmas!" from my house to yours. I pray that it is a blessed day for you and your family.
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year. Don't forget to go to the Lord's House and worship the One for Whom this day is celebrating.
Have a wonderful and blessed day!!
Beth :-)

WHAT IS IN A NAME?

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
"And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:" Luke 1: 32
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11.
What is in a name? You know, when my husband and I were trying to decide on names for our two boys, we wanted good, strong Biblical names. We searched the Scriptures to find men who had lived uprightly and completely for God. Believe it or not, that was hard! We finally decided on the two Old Testament Prophets, Nathan and Samuel. These two men were not afraid to do what God told them to do, even if it meant death for them. Nathan had to approach and confront King David after his affair with Bathsheba. Samuel had many situations where he had to bring the Word of God to people, even if it was not what they wanted to hear and would make them very angry. We need more preachers like that today! Amen? Amen!
These are just a few verses that mention names given to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. All through the Bible, He is given many different names. Isaiah 9:6 is my favorite, though. As I read the names, I get so excited! Think about them.
WONDERFUL-He is our wonderful Saviour, One Who didn't have to, but came to earth, lived, died and rose again that we might be with Him in heaven one day, if we only believe. He is WONDERFUL, for all the blessings that He bestows on us each day. He is WONDERFUL, because He is there to hear and answer our prayers.
COUNSELLOR-The dictionary defines Counsellor as "1: A person who gives advice or counseling. 2: Lawyer. specifically : one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court." We need Someone to help us through and give us advice on our daily struggles. Who better to go to then Jesus and the Bible? He is also our MEDIATOR, according to 1 Timothy 2:5, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;". When we sincerely ask for forgiveness for our sins, Jesus is our mediator, our lawyer, who goes before God our judge and pleads our case on our behalf.
THE MIGHTY GOD-Jesus and God are one, "In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1.
THE EVERLASTING FATHER-Everlasting is defined as "lasting or enduring forever: eternal." (Websters Collegiate Dictionary). He is our eternal Father. Earthly fathers may leave or abandon you, but Jesus will NEVER leave you or forsake you!
THE PRINCE OF PEACE-Peace. There is so much turmoil and unrest in the world today. People's lives seem so upset, crazy and hopeless. They do not know any peace in their lives. But when you give your life to Jesus, you will know peace. An inner peace that you haven't known before.
How about you, my dear reader? Does life seem hopeless? Do you have inner peace in your soul? Jesus can give you that peace. All you have to do is ask! Ask Jesus to forgive your sins, ask Him to be your Saviour, give your life to Him. He will give you a peace that "passeth all understanding". It is true. I have been there. When you experience that peace, you know it is a completely different peace than you have ever experienced!
Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!
Beth :-)

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING-VENDOR SPOTLIGHT-MISTY SIMMONS WITH INITIALS, INC

Well, it's that time of year! Time to start thinking about what we are going to buy for our loved ones and friends.
I would like to help you out this year. I believe in supporting home businesses, and especially Christian home businesses, so I would like to post about some of these businesses that I know about.
Today, I would like to introduce you to Misty Simmons. I met Misty at our East Coast Ladies Retreat this year. She is an independent consultant for Initials, Inc.
 What is Initials, Inc? Well, it is a company based in Georgia that was started in 2005 by two sisters who wanted to stay home with their children, "but still having a desire to find something that would stir their souls creativity, fill their well socially and allow them to contribute to their homes financially." (under 'Our Story' on the website).
The company offers personalized bags (all sizes and shapes!) and accessories. Oh, and by the way,  personalization is always FREE.
I had a chance to talk to Misty for quite a while at the Ladies Retreat, as well as by phone a couple of weeks later. I enjoyed both conversations as she is very friendly and outgoing. Her love for the Lord shone through. She is also very knowledgeable about her product and is happy to answer any questions you might have.
Stop by and visit Misty at www.myinitials-inc.com/msimmons and see what she has to offer. You just might find that gift you were looking for!
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
Beth :-)