Christmas

Christmas Isn’t Always a Hallmark Card – 10 Funny Ideas

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Sometimes I look at those cards. You know the pretty ones with the happy families on the front? My life just doesn’t look like that. No snowmen – it’s like 55 today in WI. No sleigh rides, no happy horses. Where do they get these ideas? Who really lives like that anyway? Maybe I should … Read more

Let the Power of God Overshadow You This Christmas

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There is One who can change all things. One who has the power to make all things new – Jesus Christ. I pray that you open your heart to Him this Holiday Season. Receive the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit as a deposit of your inheritance. Let the power of … Read more

Christmas Video

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Here is the Word that our Pastors Mike Batinich and Jeff Hanson shared with us this past Sunday at Janesville Apostolic Ministries in Janesville, WI.

I pray you have a wonderful day celebrating the birth of Jesus! Merry Christmas! Diana

https://vimeo.com/115388461

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.” (John 3:16-18 MSG)

The Perfect Gift

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Secret Santa You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you want. The caveat? You have to give it anonymously. What gift would you give, and to whom?   Come with  me to Bethlehem. Do you see the star? Something amazing is happening over there. I see the Shepherds. … Read more

Christmas Program from Luke 2

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Here is the Christmas Program we are doing today at our church. It has scripture and song.  I/ve left the chords in for all you musicians.  And click here to download a free .pdf:   Luke 2 Luke 2 Christmas Program Christ Born of Mary 2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out … Read more

Pine Cones, Rusty Bells, Broken Snowmen, and One Antler Reindeer

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Pine cones, Rusty bells, broken snowmen, and one antler reindeer – what? Oh, the lessons we learn along the way. Let me share a story with you.  This year was the first time in the past 3 years we got a real Christmas tree.  Last year I thought I would be ‘special’ and bought a … Read more

The Gift of His Presence

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The Gift of His Presence ©2013 Diana Rasmussen My prayer for you this Christmas Is to receive what Christ has done A baby born in a manger Has come to save everyone Let your sorrow be turned to joy Let your ashes be turned to beauty When Christ is born inside your heart Even the … Read more

This is My Wish; Peace on Earth

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THIS IS MY WISH
By Jordin Sparks

This is my wish
My wish for the world
That peace would find its way
To every boy and girl

This is the time
The time for harmony
Let love be the song
That everybody sings

Fill the air with joyful noise
Ring the bells and raise your voice
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth
Lift your light
Let it shine
Shine, shine, shine
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth

I hear the sweetest sound
The sound of hope to come
Together we can bring
Good will to everyone

Fill the air with joyful noise
Ring the bells and raise your voice
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth
Lift your light
Let it shine
Shine, shine, shine
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Fill the air with joyful noise
Ring the bells and raise your voice
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth
Lift your light
Let it shine
Shine, shine, shine
Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth

Let there be peace on earth

Jesus, Wonderful Counselor

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Jesus, Wonderful Counselor (via http://link2power.org)

During this Christmas season, we will hear, sing and meditate on Jesus’ role as our Wonderful Counselor. This term comes from Isaiah’s Messianic prophecy of a child that would be born into this earth to redeem us from our sins and bring us into…

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Don’t Judge Scrooge by the Dead Man

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So Scrooge returns to his cold, empty house and falls asleep. He gets a visit from his dead partner, Jacob Marley. He dreams of his past, present, and future. Scrooge was given a vision of where he would end up – unless he changed. Remember the children of “Ignorance” and “Want” in the Ghost’s coat? … Read more

Keeping Your Sense of Humor During the Christmas Season?

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  Keeping your sense of humor during the Holidays?  Or are you pulling your hair out?  Ready to string Santa up by those lights?  Or how about running over Rudolph?  Thought I would share some fun today, and hopefully put a smile on your face!   “He went to the church, and walked about the … Read more

Christmas Peace

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Christmas Peace by Diana Rasmussen

Christmas Peace is a jazz song I wrote last year.  It was only 2 1/2 months after my mom passed away, and 10 1/2 months since my mother in law passed away.  2012 was a very stressful year for our family.  And yet, despite my pain, I wanted peace.  I was seeking peace in the … Read more