Start Day 18 in the Countdown to Christmas with the strong message from Romans 12:9-13. Keeping that in mind all day will make any day seem better.
Merry Christmas!
Bible Verse of the Day
- Romans 12:9-13 (American Standard Version)
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;
in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
The Apostle Paul laid this out so well that there is simply nothing that I can say that will add to it.
Christmas Carol of the Day
- "Glorious Things" - (Callann Lane) - from the album Christmas This Year.
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Christmas TV - December 18, 2008
- ABC Family
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- The Christmas Choir
- Papa's Angels
- The Christmas Clause
- Holiday Affair
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
- When Angels Come to Town
Hallmark
ION
Lifetime
Toon Disney
WGN
Did You Know ...
- ... That DecembeRadio's drummer, Boone Daughdrill, has two favorite Christmas carols? "Silent Night" and "Mary Did You Know" are his two favorites. However, as much as Boone loves Christmas, he doesn't own a single Christmas album, so he really can't name a favorite CD. He does have a favorite Christmas movie though; A Christmas Story made it to the top of his list.
Boone says that the best Christmas gift he has ever received was his first drum set and he best gift he's given was a tractor set that he gave his dad one year since "Dad loves tractors."
While talking about Christmas traditions and memories, Boone says that his favorite tradition involves family. "The family gettin’ together and eating way too much is my favorite memory. I love to hang out with the family ‘cause I don't get to go home too often, so that is a very special time for me."
As for his favorite memory, Boone has a funny one. He shared, "My favorite Christmas memory is of the night I heard Santa playing my new drums that he brought me… seriously!!! He had some good grooves goin’ on. It woke me up, but he was gone by the time I got to the living room."
Christian Musical Gift Idea of the Day
- Songs for the Journey - Sandi Patty
No one on the planet does hymns like Sandi and "Joyful, Joyful" and "Praise to the Lord the Almighty" are spot on. (Compare Prices)
Christmas Movie of the Day
- Christmas Television Favorites (Compare Prices)
This 4-box set is 322 minutes of pure Christmas joy. Start out with the animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas! with Horton Hears a Who! tagging along. Move into The Year Without a Santa Claus, Rudolph's Shiny New Year, Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey and Frosty's Winter Wonderland. Finally, end the marathon with 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July.
Christmas Parties on a Budget
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If you're looking to throw a Christmas party without breaking the bank, Erin Huffstetler, our Guide to Frugal Living, has some great tips. - 14 Cheap Holiday Party Themes
Recipe of the Day
- Good ideas should always be shared freely and graciously, so I wasn't at all upset almost a month ago when I told my neighbor about my Chinese potluck Christmas party idea and she announced that she was going to do the same thing. Good thing I have multiple Chinese recipes!
Low Calorie Chinese Chicken Stir Fry - Using frozen chinese vegetables makes this dish extremely easy and fast to prepare. Since the recipe is very versatile, you can experiment with different types of veges. Low Calorie Chinese Chicken Stir Fry.
Saying Merry Christmas ...
- In Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
