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ChristmasThe Significance of the Virgin Birth
Television interviewer Larry King was asked if he could only interview one person in history, who would it be.
Larry said, "Jesus Christ."
"And if you could only ask Him one question, what would it be?"
"Were you really born of a virgin?"
The reporter asked, "Why would you ask that question?"
King replied, "Because that would define history for me."
Isa 7:14 says, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sing: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel" (which translated means 'God with us.')
Sad but True
In an attempt to keep up with the holiday spirit, some comical police officers posted the following sign on a chaulkboard in plain view of those sitting behind bars at the jail: "Only 10 more shoplifting days til Christmas." --Reader's Digest, December 2003
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
"Anyone who thinks Christmas doesn't last all year just doesn't have a Mastercard."--Kirk Kirkpatrick
Identity Theft
A woman told her friend, "This past Christmas I was visited by a jolly, overweight, bearded fellow who carried a large bag over his shoulder. My son came home from college and brought his laundry."
The Evolution into Santa Claus
The Four Stages of a Man's Life:
1. You believe in Santa Claus
2. You don't believe in Santa Claus
3. You are Santa Claus
4. You look like Santa Claus
That is one big baby
Years ago, the pastor of a church in a small town ordered a sign for their outdoor manger scene. The sign company needed to know the dimensions and wording of the sign.
The next day a Western Union employee was shocked to see this message come across the wire: “For unto us a child is born. 8 feet long, 3 feet wide.”
May Christ dwell in your hearts
“Do I want to see Christ back in ‘Christmas’? I’d rather see Christ back in Christians!” --Pastor Tom Holladay, Saddleback Church
It is the thought that counts
A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas. His friend said, “I thought she wanted one of those 4-Wheel drive vehicles.”
“She did,” he replied. “But where in the world was I going to find a fake jeep!”
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