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NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE “JESUS!”

12/25/2024

 
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Also Happened in 2023:
www.independentsentinel.com/god-was-in-times-square-as-all-27-billboards-went-dark/
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Merry Christmas! December 25, 2024

12/24/2024

 
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12-24-24, The Christmas peppermint flavored candy cane’s history goes back to 1670 Germany. The shape resembles Jesus name and a Shepherd's hook, "He is the Good Shepherd", white color represents sins forgiven & purity, the red stripes Jesus' blood & 'by His stripes we are healed' and the minty flavor resembles hyssop that was used to give Christ sour wine [vinegar] when He was on the cross.

Isaiah 1:18, 53:5; Matthew 26:26-28; John 11:10-14, 19:29

-- Ellicott's Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/53.htm
--History of Candy Cane: 
https://www.christmassongsandcarols.com/blogs/christmas-history/what-is-the-origin-of-the-candy-cane

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Christmas, 12-24-24: Jesus Came to Die

12/24/2024

 

Fabric of Jesus' Burial Cloth Tested = Accurate Time of Christ

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12-24-24, The Savior Jesus Christ was born as a human in Bethlehem - He came with the main purpose of dying to save repentant mankind from their sin. Hundreds witnessed Him in His risen body. New radiocarbon tests prove the 'SHROUD OF TURIN' to be authentic. He died and rose again as He said. Mark 9:31

John 3:18, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Hebrews 10:19-20
We must be born again.
John 3:3, 7


Daily Mail report here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/.../scientists-discovery...
Taylor Marshall 'He is Risen' Commentary: taylormarshall.com/2018/04/resurrected-christ-appeared-500-happen.html


Comics, 12-23-24: Christmas

12/23/2024

 
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TRULY DONALD JOHN TRUMP IS A GIFT ​FROM GOD to all American People. John 9:31
Pray that the Lord continues to protect him in the days and years ahead as he works to restore USA's strength and American's health.
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Scripture for Today, 12-23-24: Mary's Savior

12/23/2024

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❤️ Blessed Monday! ❤️

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Merry Christmas!

 12-25-22, It’s so wrong for people to pray to Mary.
She knew her Son was the Messiah.
Luke 1:46-48

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Sunday Worship Hymns for Christmas, 12-22-24

12/22/2024

 
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Non-Stop Playlist Christian Songs

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kszQ_pb1lU8

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Scripture for Today, 12-22-24: Walking to Bethlehem

12/21/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Sunday! ❤️

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12-22-23, In dreams an angel came to Joseph & Mary telling them she - although never married or 'known' a man - would bare a son, His name would be "Jesus" and He would be the Savior of the world. Joseph was told to take Mary to Bethlehem. [Which fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy.] So they took the six day walking journey from Judah to Bethlehem.

​Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-5; John 7:42

-- Gill Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/gill/luke/2.htm
-- Commentary 'Got Questions': https://www.gotquestions.org/where-was-Jesus-born.html

Scripture for Today, 12-21-24: Annual Remembrance of Christ's Birth

12/20/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Saturday! ❤️

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12-21-24, We can't be reminded too often to keep Christ in Christmas. There would be no Christmas without HIM.
I feel sad receiving Christmas card without any mention of Jesus.

Micah 5:2-4; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-23; Galatians 4:4-5

-- Matthew Henry Commentary:
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/mhc/galatians/4.htm

Scripture for Today, 12-19-24: Winter Festival?

12/18/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Thursday! ❤️

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12-19-24, Since Obama was in the USA White House a decade ago, there's been a significant drop in the share of Americans who believe there is a war on Christmas [1] - from 51% to 23%. Mainly because in 2016 Donald Trump announced we will say: 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' again! People now feel unshackled to honor the Lord Jesus birth; even Target Stores have it emblazoned on banners in their store. Jesus warned His followers they'd be hated as He was hated; therefore the bitter resentment by some at the celebration of Christmas .

Matthew 24:9; Luke 21:17; John 15:18-21; Mark 13:9-13


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-- Barnes Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/john/15.htm
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[1] AL.com: www.al.com/news/2024/12/is-the-war-on-christmas-over-polling-suggests-fewer-americans-think-it-exists.html

Scripture for Today, 12-17-24: Jesus' Letter

12/16/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Tuesday! ❤️

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12-18-24, The Lord Jesus' Letter to all Sinners:

"you choose Me or Satan..."
 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."


Proverbs 14:26; Matthew 11:28; Luke 12:5; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 3:24; Revelation 20:14-15

-- Matthew Henry Commentary:
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/mhc/luke/12.htm

Comics, 12-16-24: Christmas, Santa & Politics

12/16/2024

 
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How "Santa Claus" Replaced the Savior Jesus Christ's Birth [here]
12-4-22, GloriaTV -- Father Christmas, whom Americans call "Santa Claus" actually represent the impoverishment of a character from the Christian culture of Germanic and Slavic Central Europe; we realize that the name derives from Sankt Nikolaus, whom we Italians also call St Nicholas of Bari, from the city where the human Nickolas' mortal remains rest and are venerated and celebrated.
Tradition has it that when he was bishop of Myra in Lycia (in today's Turkey) between the end of the third and the beginning of the fourth century AD, he used to help the poor, and after hearing about a poor man who had three daughters to marry, he secretly threw a sack full of money into the house for three nights in a row, each of which was intended to buy a dowry for one of the man's daughters...
Therefore, it is necessary to be straightforward with the facts behind the creation of 'Santa Claus' ... even with children. Historically, the Savior Jesus Christ was born as a human baby ... He came to shed His precious blood to forgive & save all repentant sinners. It's blasphemy to remove Him from the annual celebration lifting up anyone or anything else. The Lord Jesus brings THE GIFT of forgiveness & salvation. It's HIS "Christmas" ... this funny character - Santa - simply does not exist. 

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Scripture for Today, 12-16-24: It's Not a 'Season'

12/15/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Monday! ❤️

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12-16-24, In the Bible's book of Ecclesiastes 3:1 King Solomon spoke that there is a season for everything. It's ridiculous that the anti Christ world refers to the anniversary of the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ as a 'season.' Genesis 1:14; Acts 14:17

God did create the world's seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter that keep order in the Earth's smooth operation. Thank You, God.

However, ​Christmas is not a "season" -  that's outrageous.

Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:16; John 4:25, Mark 1:1

-- Barnes Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/isaiah/9.htm

Comics, 12-15-24: Keep Christ in Christmas

12/15/2024

 
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12-15-24, Yesterday, I went shopping ... there were Salvation Army bell ringers out front of Walmart.  I politely asked the teens 'Do you know Whose Birthday it is?'
They did not know. I left an offering in their kettle as I gently told them about the Lord Jesus. We should not miss an opportunity to share God's good news.
​-- Annette
WILLIAM BOOTH Founder of Salvation Army, 1829-1912
HIS LIFE and MINISTRY [here]

Booth was a devout preacher of salvation only in Jesus Christ. He was the author of many favorite revival hymns and several books. The song Onward Christian Soldiers  [here] was adopted as their marching song. Here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onward,_Christian_Soldiers
Keeping Christ in Christmas - The Salvation Army [here]
12-15-24, Sadly today in America's 'Salvation Army' they don't know the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and Christmas is celebrating His birth.
 
Christmas isn't Christmas, when there is no Savior!

​First Bell Ringers were in 1891 ...
[here]
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The Lord Jesus gave 'marching orders' to His faithful ... His mandate is to preach His gospel to all peoples. It is the Christian's primary assignment in this world.
Preaching and teaching that we must observe all things whatsoever He commanded. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8; 2Peter 3:9; Galatians 3:80. Spreading God's good news of Jesus's salvation message cannot be over-emphasized 2Peter 1:12-13).
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My kids - when they weren't outside in the sunshine ... spent many fun times popping bubble wrap!
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Scripture for Today, 12-14-24: Christmas Time Sadness

12/14/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Saturday! ❤️

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12-14-24, Sadness at Christmas time - Contrary to common belief, the suicide rate isn't higher at Christmas because most people with suicidal thoughts are offered some degree of protection by the proximity of their family and relatives with the idea: 'things will get better from here'. However, Christians have peace and comfort even if no family is nearby knowing the Lord Jesus is their Comfort.

Song: 'Tell it to Jesus.'
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUGAfq4v64

Psalm 34:18; Matthew 5:4; John 16:22; Revelation 21:4

-- Ellicott Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/john/16.htm
-- Psychology Today Commentary: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201212/is-suicide-more-common-christmas-time

USA: First Time Ever CHRISTMAS Celebrated

12/13/2024

 
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12-13-24. LifeNews.com [here] -- FIRST TIME EVER! Christmas Nativity display, accompanied by prayer, Christmas carols and a reading of the Christmas story, was made possible by a landmark federal court decision that granted Rev. Patrick Mahoney and his supporters the right to peacefully celebrate the Christmas season on Capitol grounds. Held on the southeastern steps of the Capitol, the display was the culmination of a legal battle that began over a decade ago when Mahoney, director of the Washington, D.C.-based Christian Defense Coalition, faced repeated threats of arrest for his attempts to read the Christmas story from the Bible and hold a Nativity display at the Capitol Christmas tree.
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Scripture for Today, 12-13-24: Meaning of Christmas

12/13/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Friday! ❤️

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12-13-24, Christ Jesus, Who, although He existed as God, He took on the form of a human - born on the date that we annually celebrate as ‘Christmas.’ He's the Savior of all those who believe on Him and repent of their sins. We are unable to save ourselves no matter how many good works we do.

Currently the majority of mankind are anti Christ; they blaspheme and curse His holy name - but someday every knee will bow to Him and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of lords and King of kings. There would be no Christmas without Him!

Romans 14:11; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:5,10-12; Revelation 19:16

-- John MacArthur Commentary: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-354
-- Ellicott Commentary:  
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm
-- War on Christmas: https://www.gotquestions.org/war-on-Christmas.html
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Scripture for Today, 12-11-24: Death & Christmas

12/10/2024

 

❤️ Blessed Wednesday! ❤️

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12-11-24, Worldwide the Savior, the Lord Jesus' birthday is annually celebrated on 'Christmas.' Faithful believers in Christ feel awful when the world just calls it a "holiday season."  They say: "sing 'holiday music' ... 'Happy Holidays!' 'Season's Greetings!' Blasphemy! The Lord came to die for the salvation of sinners who repent of their sin and in faith live in accordance with His precepts. There is no other way to be saved. John 14:6

Christ Jesus came into the world leaving His eternal glorious home to shed His precious blood and die on a cross; the purpose for which He came as a human baby is as stated ... to save sinners.

'Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.'

Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 9:13, 26:28; Luke 19:10; John 3:17; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Timothy 1:15; Revelation 1:5

-- Ellicott Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/1.htm

Comics, 12-7-24: Jews Don't Celebrate the Birth of Christ

12/7/2024

 
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12-7-24, [Report here] -- Sad that the Jewish people are STILL WAITING for the Messiah ... they don't believe that the Lord and Savior of mankind Jesus Christ is their Messiah also. Jews believe there are prophecies that the Lord Jesus hasn't fulfilled. ​Christians believe that the Messiah Jesus is the World's Messiah =>
<= and He will fulfill all remaining prophecies when He returns.
​At Christmastime Jews celebrate Hanukkah, which has festivities lasting for 8 days commemorating the Bible's ancient report of a famine when a Hebrew woman's one day supply of oil lasted eight days. More here: 1 Kings 17:10-16
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Comics, 12-28-23: Christmas Gift Returns

12/27/2023

 
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'We're bringing it back for some things we need': Some shoppers are heading to the stores to make after Christmas returns.
The National Retail Federation says almost 20% of gifts will be returned or exchanged after Christmas. More here
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Christmas: Are you grieving?

12/25/2023

 
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12-25-23, Christmas' past - wonderful memories. Yes, we are grieving over joys departed and ... yes, I'm telling it to Jesus. There will come a time when all our tears will be no more. Revelation 21:4

 Hymn here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zUGAfq4v64

Christmas: Jesus the 'Great I AM!'

12/25/2023

 
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Summary of the Birth of the
Lord and King Jesus Christ

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** 'Mary Did You Know' song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_pae1ZfxWw
Approximately 2,000 years ago, a Jewish young woman from the town of Nazareth named Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel who told her: "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." Luke 1:30-33
Mary wondered how this was possible since she had not been with a man; she was a virgin girl. The angel explained the miracle of Christ's incarnation; as it was prophecy had predicted in Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy the Son of God." And Mary said: "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." Luke 1:34-38
At this time, Mary was engaged to her soon-to-be husband, Joseph. The angel Gabriel visited Joseph and told hum: “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you are to give Him the name Jesus, He will save his people from their sins.”
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Matthew 1:18-25
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Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem because of an order from the Roman emperor that a census, or record, of all people, be taken in their hometown. [Note: clearly not illegal migrants as many modern day naysayers proclaim!] After traveling on a donkey for several days they arrived in Bethlehem and learned there were no places to stay; the inns were full. One inn owner told Joseph they could stay in his stable. 
​"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem [in modern day Israel], because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. " 
Luke 2:4-7
And while they were in Bethlehem the time came for Mary to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

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King Jesus Proclaimed
2 SAMUEL 7:12-16 –
JESUS BORN TO BE KING
"And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace
​among those with whom He is pleased!"

Luke 2:8-14
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King Jesus was born in a stable:
Mary and Joseph settled on the hay in a stable with animals sleeping. Mary went into labor, and Jesus was born in the stable. The only place for the sleeping baby to rest was most likely in the animals' trough, known as the manger.
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The Magi, Three Wise Men, Bring Gifts
 
After some time [approximately two years when Jesus was a ‘child’] wise men [unknown how many as there were three gifts mentions assumed three], also known as magi, saw the brilliant star in the sky that rested over where Jesus was born. The three wise men traveled from a distant eastern country to find the new king. During the wise men's trip, Herod, the king of Judah, met with the wise men. Herod told them to come back and let him know where the baby king was so that he could also worship him. The wise men continued to Bethlehem and found Jesus where the star pointed. They knelt and worshipped the Savior and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They then traveled back home a different way, knowing that King Herod did not intend to worship Jesus but planned to kill the baby.
 
    "Then wicked King Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route." (Matthew 2:7-12)

One hundred verses of Christ’s birth here: https://www.openbible.info/topics/the_birth_of_jesus_christ
Source: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/birth-of-jesus.html

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Comics, 12-24-23: War on CHRIST-mas in USA

12/24/2023

 
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Christmas celebrates someone's birthday. It's not a winter festival.
​The Savior Jesus Christ was born - that's why it's called 'CHRIST'-mas.

Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:16; Mark 1:1; Luke 2:11; John 4:25
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​Is there a war on Christmas? Christians and Conservative Republicans say yes [here]
12-10-20, YouGov.com --  A 2018 YouGov poll found that 39% of Americans believed there was a war on Christmas while 33% disagreed. The poll was conducted without political weighting, it shows that a similar number of Americans overall (40%) believe there is a war against Christmas today...
​Keep Christ in Christmas
12-21-23, VincentianNews -- It's that time of year once again when we marvel at the meaning of this Advent of Christmas. If Christ is the title of this annual event, we should by natural inclination ensure that He is center stage; but can we in all honesty proclaim we have not excluded Him from the season that is His?...
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Famous Nutcracker Ballet: History & Videos

12/21/2023

 
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CLASSICAL TRADITIONAL ENJOYMENT AT THE BIRTHDAY OF JESUS ...
The 1892 Ballet:
"The Nutcracker"

And the world that was ...

12-21-23 * -- On the Christmas holiday many people in the USA will experience the joy of attending a local performance of The Nutcracker ballet by the Russian, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It’s the most implausible American tradition imaginable, that an import from Russia would be accepted and enjoyed in our hometown. It’s living proof of the capacity of music and the art of dance to leap the bounds of time and space and delight us forever. It’s no wonder we enjoy it so much; the music is brilliant, elegant, and vaguely familiar to everyone (it is out of copyright and therefore featured in countless ads). The melodies are filled with magic, fantasy, mystery, love, strange sounds you never otherwise hear, and unrelenting spectacle. And no matter how “classical” old-world ballet is, it never ceases to amaze us to watch this highly specialized combination of athleticism and art in action.
In this one ballet, we gain a picture of a prosperous world that emerged in the late 19th century, was shortly shattered by war and revolution, and then was nearly killed off by the political and ideological experimentation of the 20th century. This ballet debuted in 1892. The generation of Russians living in St. Petersburg that saw it for the first time was experiencing a level of prosperity never before seen in history. It was the same all over Europe, of which Russia was considered a part. 
 
This was a time of the full maturation of the Industrial Revolution. Income was growing and dramatically. Lives were longer. Infant mortality was plummeting. The middle class could live in security and in comfortable homes, and the practical arts—electricity, lighting, telephones, universal medicine, indoor plumbing—were in a boom phase. We see these themes in the opening scenes of The Nutcracker. We’re in a home with a beautifully lit Christmas tree, and several generations of an extended family are celebrating the great season with abundant gifts. Gifts, that great symbol of abundance.
 
The person of the nutcracker character himself; is a soldier - but not a killer, not a person destined for being maimed and killed or slaughtering others. A soldier in those days was a symbol of the nation, a protector and a well-dressed person of discipline and dignity who made the peace possible. He was an extension of regular society, someone performing a light duty deserving of extra respect. [..]
 
This was a world that celebrated cross-cultural exchange. It was an age before the creation of passports, and traveling the world and seeing it all was first becoming possible for many people. You could ride on ships and not die of scurvy. Trains could take people from place to place in safety. Goods crossed borders as never before, and multicultural chic invaded arts and literature of all sorts. There was no managerial state, no one screaming about “cultural appropriation,” and no dominance of cursing whole groups for their identity.
 
In The Nutcracker we gain a vision of an emerging world ethos a vision of a time and a place – it wasn’t just Russia. The ballet not only celebrated the sugar plum fairies, but also Arabian coffee dancers, Chinese tea dancers, Danish shepherdesses, and of course Russian candy cane dancers along with a beautiful array of fantasy figures.
The composers and writers in Tchaikovsky’s era could not have imagined the horror that was unleashed by the Great War. The killing fields — 38 million dead, wounded, or missing – it was inconceivable. 
The concept of a “total war” that did not exclude the civilian population, but rather made everyone part of the army. [..]
What they could not imagine was the much vaster injustice that was just around the historical corner: mass use of poison gas, universal enslavement of the wartime draft, famine as a war tactic, the gulag, the Holocaust and slaughter of millions of Jewish people and their mass incineration. The Japan war when the USA dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
 
The features of society of the Russian people’s lives in the Nutcracker ballet was of faith, property, family, security. In 1917 following Russia’s disastrous involvement in World War I — resulting in horrible death and economic ruin — there was a revolution, one designed to overthrow despots and replace them with something completely new. The party that took control ruled under the pretext of ideological communism. And of what did that consist? Opposition to faith, property, family, and the very bourgeois life that is so celebrated in this ballet.
 
If you look at the demographic data following the October 1917 revolution, you see calamity. Income fell by half. Life expectancy became static and fell. It was total wreckage, exactly what you would expect if you tried to get rid of property and attack the voluntary society at its core. Many decades of communist rule in Russia gutted the country of the life and joy that this ballet puts on display.
 
Historians and those old enough; told the stories of terrible things. It was a wholesale looting of all the progress that Russia had experienced until that point in its history.
The experience also unleashed a dominance of munitions manufacturers in the UK and US, the beginnings of the modern military-industrial complex, in addition to previously unthinkable controls on the civilian population, including censorship and witch hunts over political affiliation. This coincided in the US with what amounted to a revolution against liberty: the income tax, the 17th Amendment that abolished the bicameral Congress, and the Federal Reserve that was deployed to fund the murderous war.  What’s beautiful about The Nutcracker is that we see none of it.
This ballet was created in that great time of innocence when all the world foresaw a beautiful future of unstoppable and unending peace, prosperity, and justice. It portrays a culture of free association, gift giving, personal and material growth, spiritual reflection and artistic excellence, dancing and dreaming — it can and should be our future in the USA.
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We need not repeat the blunders of the past, the wars, horrors and lockdowns; rather, we can make a new world with a new theme as joyful as the melodies that have again enraptured millions. The "gift" of the nutcracker has broken; today it’s shattered beyond recognition in many of the world's nations -- including what we used to call the free world and America. Is it too late to put it back together?  

*Excerpted full original report from Jeffrey Brown, Brownstone here 
From Bolsoi Theater in Russia
Full Version [one hour forty minutes]
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
my.mail.ru/mail/tatyana.zarubina.46/video/_myvideo/71.html

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Short version 10 min video here: 
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HRuhsiq79ag

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Sugar Plum Fairy video here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSABdMxupMI

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 Toys video here: 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzEPO_bA9r8
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War Continues Against 'CHRIST'-mas

12/21/2023

 
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It's monumental the way Christ is avoided on the anniversary of His birth! Yes, there is a ...​
WAR ON CHRIST-MAS!

12-21-23, * -- Millions of Christians around the world will soon be celebrating the birth of the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In many places, like ancient Bethlehem in the Jewish State of Israel, where Jesus was born, the His birth is still the main focus. Unfortunately, the USA has witnessed increased hostility toward the sacred and true history of Christmas, erupting into what has become a blatant war on Christmas.
Stores, schools and communities across America continue to find new and intolerant reasons to remove any religious references to Christmas, stripping it of any holy or historical significance. Christian songs, prayers and other spiritually vital connections to the birth of Christ are deleted or diminished.
The root and core, of the war on Christmas isn’t really about Christmas at all — it’s about the Son of God; it’s a war on Christ and His followers. It’s the hatred of our culture for the exclusive claims that Christ made: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). And we must repent of our sins. (Luke 13:3)
When Christ appeared in human form, the angels announced His birth with these stunning words to shepherds huddled in the darkness: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
Jesus was fully God Who - for one reason alone - took on human flesh; and that was to die for humanities sins. The only way to rescue us from eternal separation and unending punishment. He fulfilled that mission three decades later when He hung on a cross in Jerusalem, was buried, rose again and ascended into Heaven.
When Christ returns — His second Coming — it will be entirely different. He’ll come with power and glory as a conquering King who will cast Satan and unbelievers into an eternal lake of fire. (Revelation 19:11)

So this Christmas, don’t worry if you see animosity and opposition; we know that Christ has already made every provision for sinners like us, we can steadily and obediently be about our Heavenly Father’s work testifying of Christ’s power to deliver all who will listen, believe, accept and repent being delivered from sin and born again. [John 3:3, 7)
We praise Him that He came to earth 2,000 years ago on His rescue mission; to snatch us from sin and the grave. (Psalm 30:3) The war on Christmas — the war on Christ — is doomed to fail. Christ came the first time to cleanse and heal us from our sin; and King Jesus the Lord of all is coming a second time to establish His kingdom forever under His righteous reign. 
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Rev Franklin Graham here 
https://decisionmagazine.com/war-christmas-war-christ/
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WHAT CHRIST-mas IS ALL ABOUT

12/19/2023

 
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12-19-23 What is Christmas all about? "For God so loved the world He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to save us." John 3:16 [And Mary knew her son was her Savior. Luke 1:46-55] It's not a 'blanket' forgiveness to all people unless we are born again. We must have faith in Him, confess and turn from our sin and live according to God's laws and precepts. Luke 13:3 (Yes, there're conditions.) The Lord Jesus told His disciples that “repentance and forgiveness of sins” must be preached in His name to all the nations (Luke 24:47) all people are called to repent of their sins in order to be forgiven.

Acts 2:38, 3:19, 8:32, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20; Luke 13:3;. 1:46-55; John 3:3, 7, 16; Mark 16:6; Ephesians 2:8-10

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     Exodus 20:2-17 God's Ten Commands
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    Jesus said: "Marvel not that I said you must be born again!' John 3:3, 7
    Jeremiah 6:11
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    We must obey God. ​Luke 11:28
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    6-13-21, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3
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    Isaiah 26:3; Philippines 4:6
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    7-8-21-21, Israel has only 8000 square miles of land - the Muslims have 5 million. Yet, they also want the Jews land. Of all the nations of the world, the Lord chose the descendants of Jacob [Jews], not Ishmael [Muslims], to be His covenant people - the descendants of Abraham and wife Sarah. (Genesis 17:19-21; Malachi 1:1–5).
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    6-15-21, God and His Word will STAND FOREVER! Isaiah 40:8
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    7-3-21, The Lord's trumpet call could happen anytime! 1 Cor 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Rev 22:20
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    7-2-21, Trust in God. Proverbs 3:5-6
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    7-1-21, Pray for your family. Luke 18:1
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    6-30-21, May the Lord's face shine upon you. Numbers 6:24-26
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    6-29-21, The late great Rev Billy Graham was right and the words of the Lord Jesus have been fulfilled. Christians are hated as HE was hated. Matthew 10:22, 24:9; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:17
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    6-28-21, God loves us all and wants none of us to suffer the pains of Hell - but it's our choice - do not believe the prosperity preachers! God hasn't promised us prosperity. He promises life everlasting IF we repent and turn our lives over to the Lord Jesus. John 3:16; Luke 13:3
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    6-27-21, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner as He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11
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    6-26-21, Be patient and pray. Romans 12:12
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    6-24-21, Pray for the Jewish state of Israel. Psalm 122:6
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    6-22-21, USA must repent of her abominations before the Lord Jesus will bless us again. Luke 11:28
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    6-16-21, How sweet that in 1976 Steve & Jan shared God's good news of salvation in Jesus with John and I. Isaiah 52:7
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    6-12-21, In whatever state we're in ... it could be worse ... give God our praise & be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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    6-11-21, Man & Woman = perfect fit! Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31
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    6-10-21, Jesus told us to love our enemies and be good to those who abuse us. Luke 6:27
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    6-9-21 Read God's love letters and book of instructions.
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    ✝️ 6-8-21, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ suffered & died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20
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    6-6-21, Turn to God ... repent and be saved. Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5
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    6-5-21, The people are joyful when we have a righteous God fearing leader. Proverbs 29:2, 27
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    6-4-21, NASA reports many space rocks 'hailstones? incoming. Revelation 16:21 https://tinyurl.com/2xapc8z9
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    6-3-21, Be at peace knowing that IF we are born again children of King Jesus, He will sustain us. Isaiah 46:4; John 3:3, 7
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    6-1-21, In the current world Christians and Jews are increasingly despised. Jesus warned us. Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13
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    5-27-21, Jesus is the only way for salvation from Hell. John 14:6; Romans 10:10
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    ✝️ 5-24-21, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20
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    5-23-21, God said - IF, HUMBLE, WHEN, TURN, STOP, THEN ... 2 Chronicles 7:14
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    5-20-21, Israel is the ONLY Democratic nation in the middle east. The Muslims don't want the Jews to even have the tiny speck of land they have. The Islamic nations are 650 times larger than the Jewish nation.
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    5-11-21, Born again? John 3:3, 7
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    5-10-21, The Lord Jesus mandate to His faithful followers; share His Good News! Mark 16:15
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    5-6-21, The Lord Jesus could return at any time. Amos 4:12
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    ❤️ 5-2-21, It takes courage to buck the wicked crowd. Genesis 6:9 ❤️
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    4-30-21, IS THE USA STILL BLESSED? Is the Lord honored? Psalm 33:12
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    4-27-21, God loves us and Jesus died for us. John 3:16
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    4-20-21, God's miracles called 'chance' ... yeah when God's performing anonymously.
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    4-19-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3
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    4-15-21, Everything that breathes should praise God. Psalm 150:6
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    2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4
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    2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7
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    12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13
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    12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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    12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51
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    11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37
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    10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6
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    □□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33
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    Revelation 21:4
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    Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17
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    Proverbs 22:3
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    John 3:18
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    Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7
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    ✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□
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    ✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18
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