(author unknown)
Santa lives at the North Pole .................
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh .............................
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes only once a year ...............
JESUS is always with you.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies ......
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ...............
JESUS stands at your life's door and patiently waits to enter in.
You have to wait in line to see Santa ......................
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap .................
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ..................
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is 'Ho, Ho, Ho' ........................
JESUS says 'Cast all your cares on me."
Santa's little helpers makes toys ....................
JESUS creates new life, mends wounded hearts, and repairs broken homes.
Santa may make you chuckle but .......................
JESUS gives you joy that becomes your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree ..................
JESUS became your gift and died on a tree.
It's obvious that there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. Remember to keep Christ in Christmas and that He is the reason for the season.
Yes, Virginia, there may be a Santa Claus, but JESUS IS BETTER, even better than Santa Claus.
THINGS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN .......
FOR EDUCATION MINISTRY LEADERS: 2012 GBREA Conference at Johnson Ferry/Marietta - http://www.gbrea.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=39977&PID=890161
FOR CHURCH MINISTRY: Secure a 'Courageous' movie viewing license - http://www.lifeway.com/n/Movies-&-Videos/LifeWay-Films?intcmp=iTeam1-LWMain-Hero1-CourageousSiteLicense-20111128
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: Honor Begins at Home study (available January 17, 2012) - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/honor-begins-at-home-the-courageous-bible-study-leader-kit-p005325609
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: Seven Daily Sins: How the Gospel Redeems Our Deepest Desires by Jared Wilson - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/seven-daily-sins-dvd-leader-kit-P005474748
FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRY: Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break by Kelly Minter (available February 1, 2012) - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/nehemiah-a-heart-that-can-break-dvd-leader-kit-P005461775
FOR SMALL GROUP MINISTRY: Fresh: Reviving Stale Faith by Kerry Shook - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/fresh-reviving-stale-faith-leader-kit-P005470699
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY: Grouping Adults in Sunday School webcast by David Francis and Bruce Raley; a free 10 minute video helps you effectively group adult in Bible study experiences where they can relate to God's Word and to other people. - http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Leadership-Training-Webcast-Grouping-Adults-in-Sunday-School
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY: Using E-mail in the Adult Class webcast by Sergio Arce and Bruce Raley; download this 10 minute video that encourages viewers to learn to use emails as a significant means of communication when use as an additional 'touch point' - http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Leadership-Training-Webcast-Using-Email-in-the-Adult-Class
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY: Using the Learner Guide in Bible study webcast by David Apple and Alan Raughton; this 10 minute training video will provide ideas to encourage your class members to use their learner guides to enhance their Bible study experiences - http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Leadership-Training-Webcast-Using-the-Learner-Guide-in-Teaching
