Merry Christmas!
Bible Verse of the Day
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (Darby Translation)
3 Blessed (be) the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions, and God of all encouragement;
4 who encourages us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to encourage those who are in any tribulation whatever, through the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged of God.
5 Because, even as the sufferings of the Christ abound towards us, so through the Christ does our encouragement also abound.
6 But whether we are in tribulation, (it is) for your encouragement and salvation, wrought in the endurance of the same sufferings which *we* also suffer,
7 (and our hope for you {is} sure) or whether we are encouraged, (it is) for your encouragement and salvation: knowing that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also of the encouragement.
Keep in mind that Christmas isn't always a joyous occasion for everyone. Some people will be haunted by loss, having no family, personal tragedy, not having the extra money to buy gifts for their family and other things. If you've ever made it through something like that yourself, remember that God wants us to encourage those who are in any tribulation. Even if you haven't suffered a specific loss, you can still offer encouragment to others by sharing Christ.
Christmas Carol of the Day
- California Christmas - from the Mary Mary album A Mary Mary Christmas
Christmas TV - December 1, 2006
- ABC
- Polar Express
- Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas
- Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas
- Meet the Santas
- Noel
- White Christmas
Cartoon Network
Disney Channel
Hallmark
Lifetime
TCM
Gift Idea of the Day
- Grace Like Rain - Todd Agnew
If you've got someone in your life who likes modern rock and bands like Creed and Dave Matthews, then Todd Agnew's debut release will be a big hit.
Family Movie of the Day
- The Christmas Shoes
When CBS first aired this movie in 2002, it became a modern classic. Sadly, it rarely airs on TV anymore, but since it's now available on DVD, it can be a holiday special for your family year after year.
Holiday Tip of the Day
- If you live in Chicago or if you plan to visit the Windy City during the Christmas holiday season, Prescott Carlson, our Guide to Chicago for Visitors, has a wonderful tip for you ... Lincoln Park Zoo
Recipe of the Day
- December 1st kicks off the 25 Days of Christmas, so to celebrate, I'm making Kourabiethes me Amygthala (Sugared Almond Cookies). Nancy Gaifyllia, our Guide to Greek Food, has a fantastic recipe that is wonderful for any special occassion. Get the recipe.
