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The third week of advent celebrates our Joy in Christ Jesus. One of the most beloved carols of Christmas is "Joy to the World" written by Isaac Watts. Here is the account of how the Hymn came to be.
When declining health forced Isaac Watts to cut back on his preaching, he turned to another task, Christianizing the Psalms. At the age of forty-five, he sat under a favorite tree on the Abney estate-property of the close friends with whom he lived-and penned the now famous words of "Joy to the World." His 1719 hymnal, Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament , included the words under his original title for the poetry: "The Messiah's Coming and Kingdom."
As part of his effort to bring New Testament meanings to the Old Testament psalms, Watts based "Joy to the World" on the last half of Psalm 98: "Shout for joy to the Lord all the earth, . . . Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth." (vs. 4, 8).
Psalm 98 celebrated God's protection and restoration of his chosen people. Watts' carol rejoices in the same, as it expresses praise for the salvation that began when God became man. Both the psalm and the hymn also look ahead, to Christ coming again to reign: "He will judge the world with righteousness" (v. 9)
"Joy to the World" includes references to other Bible verses as well, including Gen. 3:17, Rom. 5:20, and Luke 2:10. Yet despite its lack of reference to Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels, wise men, or the manger, it became one of the most loved Christmas carols. In a season for celebrating our Savior's birth, Watts' hymn beautifully expresses our joy at the coming of our Savior.
Blessings,
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Our Family Christmas
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You want Christmas to be meaningful and memorable--and that is the idea behind "Our Family Christmas." This unique, keepsake gift book will inspire your family to write down what Christmas means to them, celebrate togetherness, recount holiday travels, and highlight the importance of Christ's birth.
"Our Family Christmas" is designed to encourage your family to come together and discover the true meaning of Christmas while celebrating and recording their own unique traditions and memories in this beautiful, deluxe book. |
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Christmas Prayers & Stories
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For spiritual "quality time" with your five- to eight-year-old kids this holiday season, check out "Prayers & Stories for Christmas"--going a step beyond the traditional storybook readings are presented, in fun, easy-to-understand stories that your kids will love.
From Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah, to the actual Nativity and all the details that surrounded it, "Christmas Prayers & Stories for Bedtime" explains the first Christmas in ways that young hearts can grasp. Each chapter is accompanied by full-color illustration and design, making it an ideal book for learning and fun.
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Inspirataional Christmas Fiction
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Return to Christmas beautifully blends the two struggling worlds of a former marine and a little boy with attachment disorder. Former Marine Chet is having a hard time adjusting to civilian life. He doesn't need help. He needs employment. He doesn't have issues. The little boy his friends adopted has issues. But there is something about that little boy that draws him.
Will the events leading up to this Christmas be able to melt his soldier heart or will he spiral into a dark depression?
Join the Hochstetler twin sisters on stage as they
bumble their way through baking a cake for a charity auction in front of a live audience. The take-charge Elma and the klutzy optimist Thelma manage to entertain their audience--and attract the admiration of two bachelors, an outspoken woodworker and a shy harness maker from a neighboring Amish community. As fall leads into the Christmas season, could romance be blossoming for one or more of the Hochstetler twins?
Find out in this brand new romance from "New York Times" bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, writing with her daughter-in-law Jean Brunstetter.
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On This Holy Night
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Rekindle the true meaning of Christmas with the help of six gifted Christian communicators.
Every year, the story of Christmas is told and retold, but sometimes the very familiarity of holiday traditions causes us to overlook the vital expressions of this meaningful season. "On This Holy Night"" "breathes new life into several aspects of the Christmas story through the voices of six beloved Christian communicators. Each author explores the meaning of Christmas in different facets of the holiday: - Max Lucado--a look into Joseph's story, a man caught between what God says and what makes sense
- Rick Warren--the real gift of Christmas is that God sent His own Son to connect with the human race
- David Jeremiah--why the name of Jesus is so important and perfect
- John Maxwell--how to journey like the wise men to unexpected places
- Jack Hayford--a look into Mary's story, a woman who embraced the seemingly impossible with God at her side
- Bill Hybels--rediscovering meaning in the nativity scene
Sure to connect readers back to the heart of the holiday, this beautiful four-color hard back gift book will be treasured for years to come.
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Advent Begins November 29th
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The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five candles are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Advent Wreath Candles
Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world.
On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the "Prophecy Candle" in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah.
Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizing Christ's manger.
On the third Sunday of Advent the pink, or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the "Shepherds Candle" and it represents joy.
The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the "Angels Candle," represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
On Christmas Eve, the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the "Christ Candle" and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow.
Advent began November 29, 2015
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LOGOS 2015 Christmas Catalog
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 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.
-Romans 15:13
This year's Christmas catalog is filled with great values on fine Bibles, inspirational books, and faith deepening devotionals. Take a look through the many different items available to find just the right one for each person on your list.
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LOGOS 2015 Advent / Christmas Gift Collection
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 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.
-Romans 15:13
Download the 2015 Advent Gift Collection catalog.
This catalog contains items sure to bring meaningful inspiration to your Advent and Christmas season. The catalog also contains an additional coupon that can be used to give additional value.
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December Top Ten Christian Lists
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December, 2015 TOP TEN LISTS
Visit the Logos Bookstore Website for the latest Top Ten Christian Fiction, Christian Living, Children, Music and Video charts.
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Some Parting Fun...
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A man is driving down the road with twenty penguins in his back seat. The police stop him and say that he cannot drive around with the penguins in the car and that he should take them to the zoo. The man agrees and drives off.
The next day, the same man is driving down the road with twenty penguins in the back again. He is stopped by the same officer who says, "Hey! I thought I told you to take those to the Zoo."
The man replies, "I did!, Today, I'm taking them to the movies."
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| Daily Bible Reading Plan | | Thy Word is A Lamp Unto my Feet |  | | Read through the Bible chronologically in one year. Follow the daily reading plan found in each week's newsletter. | | December - 2015 | | Sunday | 13 | Hebrews 7-10 | | Monday | 14 | Hebrews 11-13 | | Tuesday | 15 | 2 Timothy 1-4 | | Wednesday | 16 | Jude 1 - 2 Peter 1-3 | | Thursday | 17 | 1 John 1-5 | | Friday | 18 | 2 John 1 - 3 John 1 | | Saturday | 19 | Revelation 1-5 |
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Do You Know Christ?
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"Today is the Day For Salvation!"
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, please do not put off today this Great Gift from God.
You can know today beyond a shadow of a doubt where you will spend eternity. The simple facts and steps found here can give you a peace beyond all understanding, and 100% assuredness of where you will spend eternity.
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