Download or read book I Believe in Christmas Pack Of 25 written by Zig Ziglar and published by . This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Believe in Christmas It's the first Christmas I can remember. It arrived just seven weeks after the deaths of my father and baby sister. To make matters worse, it was in the heart of the Great Depression. Things were tough. All of us children who were older made what income contributions we could, but the truth was my mother had eight of her eleven remaining children still living at home, and six were too young to work. Understandably, the Ziglar kids were concerned about what kind of Christmas it would be! The good news is that though our grief was fresh, we still celebrated Christmas. We received no toys that year, but much to my delight in my gift box I found three English walnuts and something I had never tasted before--raisins! They were absolutely delicious. Mama prepared her wonderful molasses candy, and we had a small cedar tree. And my mother read the Christmas story, like she always did. My sixth Christmas will always have great meaning to me. We celebrated the birth of Christ even in hard times because we believed in Christmas. A Change in Celebrating the Season Unfortunately, over the years things have changed. The cheerful "Merry Christmas" of yesteryear has been replaced by the politically correct "Happy Holidays!" In the minds of many people, we celebrate "holidays." Not only is Christ not at the center of the celebration, he isn't even considered to be a reason for the season! If I seem upset about the changes that I see taking place in regard to Christmas, it is because I am! It's not because an old tradition is being changed. No, I'm upset that the event that made it possible for me to have a life I could never have imagined is being hidden from view with decorations, wrapping paper, parties, and political correctness! Christmas! A Reason to Celebrate You see, I believe it's worth celebrating that Jesus came to earth--his birth signaled hope for all mankind. I believe that as he lived a perfect life before God and mankind, he showed that he truly was God's Son. And I believe that by giving his life up on a cross, he completely paid the penalty that my sins--and yours--deserve before a holy God. And it was made possible because of that first Christmas. How could I not believe in Christmas? Because Christ was born as a baby in a manger, that's more than enough reason to celebrate Christmas for what it is--a joyful occasion. I've experienced forgiveness of my sins, and have the assurance of eternity in heaven! If you don't know Jesus Christ, let me say that he tells us in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." How do you do that? First, understand that I'm talking about a relationship, not a religion. All the world's major religions emphasize that you qualify for heaven by your good works--the things that you do. Such "religion" is spelled "d-o." Christianity is spelled "d-o-n-e." Christ already paid for our sins when he died on the cross. "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). And he rose from the grave proving that the punishment for our sins was fully paid. Nothing we could ever "do" could qualify us for God's forgiveness and reserve our place in heaven. That's why Christ himself said, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent" (John 6:29). Celebrate Like Never Before! God forgives us, saves us from our sins, and gives us eternal life based on our belief in what Jesus did for us. Why? Because God is gracious beyond measure! The Bible says that it is "by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works" (Ephesians 2:8-9). Though "the wages of sin is death" (eternal separation from God), the greatest Christmas gift we could ever have is "the free gift of God ... eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). With gift-giving like that from God, I don't want to lose the significance of Christmas. I believe in Christmas! I urge you to accept the greatest "Christmas gift" you'll ever receive: If you're convinced that God's way is the only way to meaningful life now and eternal life in heaven, you can tell him in words like these: Dear God, I do believe Jesus died for me and took the punishment my sins deserved. I want to receive your free gift of salvation and eternal life. Thank you for making this possible! Then join me this year in celebrating Christmas like you've never celebrated it before! Merry Christmas! Zig

Download or read book Christmas A Time for Peace Ats Pack of 25 written by and published by Good News Publishers. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all of the talk about "peace on earth" at Christmas, you probably wish you could have more of it. Christmas celebrations, even at their best, only temporarily take our minds off our problems. Wouldn't you like more peace of mind untainted by guilt, bitterness, or conflict? God has a plan for real personal peace that lasts a lifetime, no matter what your past has been or what your present problems are. When Jesus was miraculously born that first Christmas, the plan was set in motion. God's love for you as an individual was revealed through Jesus Christ's coming into the world, living among people like you and me, and his dying on the cross then rising from the dead. Through Christ's death God offers you forgiveness for your sins, and through his resurrection the promise of eternal life. Christ died and rose again for the whole world, but the only way for you to establish a personal relationship with him is to accept God's offer of forgiveness and eternal life. God can give you a new start--the following Bible verses will show you how. Read each verse and believe what it says, for it is the Word of God. God's Love Is Revealed "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." ( John 3:16) God loves you and all of humankind. He wants to bless your life and make it full and complete. He offers you not only an abundant life here and now, but also a life that is eternal. Humans Are Sinful "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) The saying, "We are just human; nobody is perfect," is biblically sound. When we acknowledge this truth, we can see our separation from God, for he is holy. Sin Has a Penalty "The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) To continue in sin will result in spiritual death, which is separation from God forever. The alternative is to personally receive God's free gift: Pardon for sin and the provision of eternity with God in the new heavens and new earth. Christ Paid the Penalty "God shows his love for us in that while we were sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) You may think you must lead a "good" life and do charitable acts before God will love you. This is not true. God loves you even in your sin. He sent Christ to die in your place and to pay the penalty for your sin so that you can be reconciled to him. Salvation Is a Free Gift "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9) Grace means undeserved favor. God graciously offers you what you could never do for yourself. His gift is free--you do not, and cannot, work for a gift. You may think that you are a Christian because you are a faithful member of a church or have always tried to be a good person. But you could never do enough to deserve God's gift. All you need to do is receive it. Believe with all your heart that Jesus died for you to provide deliverance from your sins. We Must Receive Christ "To all who did receive him [Jesus Christ], who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12) When you receive Jesus--when you accept what he has done for you--you become a child of God. Picture Jesus standing at the door of your life. He is waiting for you to let him in. Receive Christ Now You can invite Jesus Christ into your life right now by praying to God a prayer like this: "Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that I need your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died in my place to pay the penalty for my sin and that he rose from the dead. I now invite Jesus to come into my life as my Savior. Thank you for making me your child. Help me learn to please you in every part of my life." Promises From the Word of God "Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13) If you've received Jesus Christ by calling upon his name in prayer, the following took place: - Your sins were forgiven (Colossians 1:14), - You became a child of God (John 1:12), - You were made heir to all of God's blessings(Romans 8:16,17), - You received everlasting life (1 John 5:11-13). You became a Christian the moment that you received Christ. Don't trust your feelings, for they will change. Instead, take God at his Word and believe his promises. Review the Bible verses you've just read whenever doubts arise. You should be able to say with assurance, "I have received Jesus Christ, and on the authority of God's Word, I have eternal life." May God grant you joy and peace in believing.

Download or read book The Hope of Christmas Pack Of 25 written by Good News Publishers and published by Good News Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Billy Graham's "Steps to Peace with God," this tract illustrates that God offers hope and peace to all during the Christmas season through the gift of sending his son.

Download or read book Christmas A Time for Peace Ats Spanish Pack of 25 written by and published by Good News Publishers. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Con todo lo que se habla de "paz en la tierra" durante la Navidad, probablemente deseas poder tener un poco mAs de ella en tu vida. Aun las celebraciones navideNas nos distraen de nuestros problemas sOlo temporalmente, cuando mucho. No te gustarIa tener mAs paz mental sin un sentido de culpabilidad, amargura o conflicto? Dios tiene un plan para obtener una paz personal real que dura toda la vida, sin importar cuAl ha sido tu pasado o cuAles son tus problemas actuales. Cuando ocurriO el nacimiento milagroso de JesUs aquella primera Navidad, el plan se puso en marcha. El amor de Dios por ti como individuo se revelO por medio de la venida de Jesucristo al mundo, su vida entre gente como tU y yo, su muerte en la cruz, y luego su resurrecciOn de entre los muertos. Por la muerte de Cristo, Dios te ofrece el perdOn de tus pecados, y por su resurrecciOn, la promesa de vida eterna. Cristo muriO y resucitO de nuevo para todo el mundo, pero la Unica manera en que tU puedes establecer una relaciOn personal con El es por aceptar el ofrecimiento de Dios de perdOn y vida eterna. Dios te puede dar un nuevo comienzo! Los siguientes versIculos de la Biblia te muestran cOmo. Lee cada versIculo y cree lo que dice, pues es la Palabra de Dios. El amor de Dios se revelO "Porque de tal manera amO Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigEnito, para que todo aquel que cree en El, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna" ( Juan 3:16). Dios te ama a ti y a toda la humanidad. El quiere bendecir tu vida y darte una vida llena y completa. El te ofrece no sOlo una vida abundante aquI y ahora, sino tambiEn una vida que es eterna. La humanidad es pecadora "Por cuanto todos pecaron y no alcanzan la gloria de Dios," (Romanos 3:23). El dicho, "SOlo somos humanos, nadie es perfecto," va de acuerdo con la Biblia. Cuando reconocemos esta verdad, podemos ver nuestra separaciOn de Dios, pues El es santo. El pecado tiene un castigo "Porque la paga del pecado es muerte, pero la dAdiva de Dios es vida eterna en Cristo JesUs SeNor nuestro" (Romanos 6:23). Continuar en el pecado resultarA en una muerte espiritual, lo que significa separaciOn de Dios por siempre. La alternativa es recibir personalmente el obsequio gratuito de Dios: el perdOn de los pecados y la provisiOn de la vida eterna con Dios en los cielos nuevos y la tierra nueva. Cristo pagO el castigo "Pero Dios demuestra su amor para con nosotros, en que siendo aUn pecadores, Cristo muriO por nosotros" (Romanos 5:8). Es posible que pienses que tienes que llevar una vida "buena" y realizar actos de caridad antes de que Dios te ame. Pero realmente no es asI. Dios te ama a pesar de tu pecado. El enviO a Cristo a morir en tu lugar y a pagar el castigo de tu pecado para que pudieras reconciliarte con El. La salvaciOn es un obsequio gratuito "Porque por gracia habEis sido salvados por medio de la fe, y esto no de vosotros, sino que es don de Dios; no por obras, para que nadie se glorIe" (Efesios 2:8-9). Es posible que pienses que eres cristiano porque eres un miembro fiel de una iglesia o porque siempre has tratado de ser una buena persona. Pero nunca podrIas hacer lo suficiente para merecer el regalo de Dios. La palabra 'gracia' significa 'un favor no merecido'. Dios en su gracia te ofrece lo que nunca podrIas lograr por ti mismo. Su obsequio es gratuito: no se trabaja, ni se puede trabajar, para obtener un regalo. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es recibirlo. Cree con todo tu corazOn que JesUs muriO por ti para liberarte de tus pecados. Debemos aceptar a Cristo "Pero a todos los que le recibieron, les dio el derecho de llegar a ser hijos de Dios, es decir, a los que creen en su nombre" (Juan 1:12). Cuando recibes a JesUs, cuando aceptas lo que El ha hecho por ti, te conviertes en hijo de Dios. Imagina a JesUs de pie a la puerta de tu vida, esperando que lo recibas. Acepta a Cristo ahora Puedes invitar a Jesucristo a entrar en tu vida ahora mismo al orar a Dios asI "Amado Dios, sE que soy pecador y que necesito tu perdOn. Creo que JesUs muriO en mi lugar para pagar el castigo de mi pecado y que resucitO de los muertos. Ahora invito a JesUs a entrar en mi vida como mi Salvador. Gracias por hacerme tu hijo. AyUdame a aprender a agradarte en cada aspecto de mi vida." Las promesas de la Palabra de Dios "Porque: TODO AQUEL QUE INVOQUE EL NOMBRE DEL SENOR SERA SALVO" (Romanos 10:13). Si acabas de recibir a Jesucristo invocando su nombre en oraciOn, sucediO lo siguiente: - Tus pecados fueron perdonados (Colosenses 1:14). - Te convertiste en hijo de Dios (Juan 1:12). - Fuiste hecho heredero de todas las bendiciones de Dios (Romanos 8:16-17). - Recibiste la vida eterna (1 Juan 5:11-13) En el momento que aceptaste a Cristo, te convertiste en cristiano. No confIes en tus sentimientos, pues ellos cambiarAn. Sino mAs bien recibe la Palabra de Dios y cree en sus promesas. Cuando surjan dudas, revisa los versIculos de la Biblia que acabas de leer. Debes poder decir con seguridad: "He aceptado a Jesucristo y de acuerdo con la autoridad de la Palabra de Dios, tengo vida eterna." Que Dios te conceda gozo y paz al creer.

Download or read book Auggie Wren s Christmas Story written by Paul Auster and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless, utterly charming Christmas fable, beautifully illustrated and destined to become a classic When Paul Auster was asked by The New York Times to write a Christmas story for the Op-Ed page, the result, "Auggie Wren's Christmas Story," led to Auster's collaboration on a film adaptation, Smoke. Now the story has found yet another life in this enchanting illustrated edition with Argentine artist Isol. It begins with a writer's dilemma: he's been asked by The New York Times to write a story that will appear in the paper on Christmas morning. The writer agrees, but he has a problem: How to write an unsentimental Christmas story? He unburdens himself to his friend at his local cigar shop, a colorful character named Auggie Wren. "A Christmas story? Is that all?" Auggie counters. "If you buy me lunch, my friend, I'll tell you the best Christmas story you ever heard. And I guarantee every word of it is true." And an unconventional story it is, involving a lost wallet, a blind woman, and a Christmas dinner. Everything gets turned upside down. What's stealing? What's giving? What's a lie? What's the truth? It's vintage Auster, and pure pleasure: a truly unsentimental but completely affecting tale.

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