" Dear brothers, don’t ever forget that it is best to listen much, speak little, and not become angry." James 1:19 TLB
Sy Miller and Jill Jackson were a husband and wife songwriting team. In 1955 they wrote a song about their dream of peace for the world and how they believed each one of us could help create it.
As I hear some people talking during this Christmas season, I wonder just how much peace there is in our homes on Christmas. Peace on earth must begin in our homes. ... Consider what it would be like during the Christmas holidays if the memories created were only of laughter and good times. Too many times, there is ill will among family members and it festers when everyone is together celebrating the holidays.
Sy Miller and Jill Jackson were a husband and wife songwriting team. In 1955 they wrote a song about their dream of peace for the world and how they believed each one of us could help create it.
As I hear some people talking during this Christmas season, I wonder just how much peace there is in our homes on Christmas. Peace on earth must begin in our homes. ... Consider what it would be like during the Christmas holidays if the memories created were only of laughter and good times. Too many times, there is ill will among family members and it festers when everyone is together celebrating the holidays.
I have heard the old saying "Never discuss politics or religion with your family." And, in a lot of families, those two subjects seem to be the main topics of conversation during the holidays. Or, in some cases, there are hurt feelings from some perceived mistreatment that happened way back when.
"Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. " 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV
As we gather around the Christmas tree with family, perhaps we should make our New Years resolutions early this year and include the resolve to love our siblings, parents and grandparents with the love of the One who came on Christmas to bring peace to our world.
"Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible." Romans 12:18 TLB
"Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. " 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV
As we gather around the Christmas tree with family, perhaps we should make our New Years resolutions early this year and include the resolve to love our siblings, parents and grandparents with the love of the One who came on Christmas to bring peace to our world.
"Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible." Romans 12:18 TLB
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