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THE REASON WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

THE REASON WE CELEBRATE: The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-20 - NIV)  In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.  So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.  And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But

iLoVeIt: Musicals

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Christmas-time is the most acceptable time for random singing especially in movies. I like musicals preferably the comedic kind and ♫these are a few of my favorite ones ♪ . Wizard of Oz (1939) An American in Paris (1951) Singing in the Rain (1952) Seven Wives for Seven Sons (1954) Guys and Dolls (1955) West Side Story (1961)   My Fair Lady (1964) Mary Poppins (1964) Sound of Music (1965) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) Little Shop of Horrors (1986) The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) Sister Act (1992) Sister Act: Back in the Habit (1993) Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997) Alice in Wonderland (1999) Annie (1999) Chicago (2002) Hairspray (1988 & 2007) The latest musical to hit the big screen is Les MisĆ©rables. I really liked the 1998 version and am looking forward to this new rendition. I really like the song Anne Hathaway sings in the trailer and I love the fact that the songs weren't pre-reco

Fall Faves: Food/ Happy Thanksgiving

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Food The main food for the fall is the pumpkin but I've tried pumpkin and it tasted awful to me. I know others love it but this is about what I love to have in the fall. LOL!! Almonds (I use to hate almonds after I had it in some candy but eating it alone was better.) Almonds   By Africa Imports Photos Apples By hobofoto Apple Blossom picture link Apple Cider By Muran-hime Apple Pie picture link Candy Apple By Mason Long Carmel Apple By timeinabox Cabbage By TheDeliciousLife Candy Corn By knitter gal Cheese Toast By Dalboz17 Glazed Ham By Betty Crocker Recipes Green Beans By ccharmon Peach Pie By bubblebones Peanuts (Boiled peanuts too!) By interchangeableparts Pecans By Jerrybob   Pecan Pie By s'nifer Pecan Praline By mariahj482 Baked Potato (with sour cream and green onions/chives) By averagebetty

Black on Black Politics

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I'm a black conservative. I've noticed for years how Black democrats turn on any one who doesn't believe the way they do and then they claim they accept everyone. Beyonce, who embodies that embrace and love everyone persona, showed her true colors when Obama, whom she donated hundreds of thousands to his 2012 campaign, was re-elected. She celebrated by posting a hand written letter that statement that said, "take that mitches" hinting at the "b" swear word. In posting that little message she demonstrated for the world to see how she doesn't respect people with different views from hers.     Tamera Mowry-Housley got blasted on twitter when she retweeted a comment by Fox News Channel anchor Greta Van Susteren. The original tweet said " I think I might turn this off if it were not my job to watch it...the interruptions make it impossible to learn anything. " Tamera added, " That's all I'ma say about the debate. ;) G

The Fountainhead 2012 Presidential Election

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The Fountainhead is a film very appropriate for today. As Obama said we are choosing between two fundamentally different ideas for this country. Obama's ideas would have us become a more collective people dependent upon the government and subordinate to other countries. Romney's ideas are to restore the economy of our country and bring us back as the great youth of the world, believing in individuality and personal responsibility. I correlate this film to the 2012 Presidential Election because I believe our Nation especially the youth have forgotten how we became such a strong and independent country in the first place. As my father says, "we can not look just to our own time but to the history before us." We should learn from the past mistakes and victories with the concept of time results. The Fountainhead is an older film recorded in the year 1949 based upon a novel by Ayn Rand by the same name. The film focuses on an Howard Roark, an architect with courage a

Scariest Things from the Bible

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Halloween is suppose to be a scary time of year, the time when everyone is trying to scare each other (besides April 1st). I believe the scariest time hasn't occurred yet. Many people who are waiting for the end of the world believe in some sort of Apocalypse. Some believe we'll all perish by an Ice Age, alien attack, or continental collisions and lately many people have been obsessed with a Zombie Apocalypse. My own convictions about the ending Apocalypse are in line with the word of God. Unlike the Mayan's, JW's and several other predictors of specific time there is no date on Jesus' return and if anyone says any different they are telling a falsehood. According to Matthew 24:36 in the words of Jesus, "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." As it's written in 2 Peter 3:8-9 GOD's timing is not like ours, "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is l

Fall Faves: TV

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 Fun Spooky Shows The Proud Family : A Hero For Halloween Arthur -The Fright Stuff -Hic or Treat -Bats in the Belfry -The Scare Your Pants Off Club -Arthur's Underwear Recess -The Terrifying Tales of Recess part 1 part 2 -Taking the Fifth Archie's Weird Mysteries (most episodes of this series are quiet creepy) -Zombies of Love Invader Zim (most episodes of this series are quiet creepy) -Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom (part 1) (part 2) Twilight Zone The Mask  The Howling Man The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Nothing in the Dark One More Pallbearer The Eye of the Beholder It's A Good Life To Serve Man Room 22 Nightmare at 20,000 feet The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone Tales From the Crypt Complete Collection The Munsters This show isn't scary at all it's just funny Munsters Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery

Fall Faves: Films!

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Like last year I'd like to show films that are in tune with this season. Here are a few that are new and few that are old. Vincent (Short Film) by Tim Burton and Narrated by Vincent Price (I thought this was too cute.) Here's a new Tim Burton CG-film based on an older 1984 film of his by the same name, Frankenweenie. ParaNorman (out in August) Hotel Transylvania The Great Ghost Rescue ( 2011 This is relatively new. I really liked it.) The Odd Life of Timothy Green It's A Wonderful Afterlife (2010) There were at least 2 swear words and they believe in reincarnation. Jack and the Beanstalk (2010) Jack the Giant Killer (June 2012) Some Oldies The Nutty Professor  (Jerry Lewis) Hocus Pocus The Corpse Bride Kimi ni Todoke (aka From Me to You [a Japanese film]) CJ7 (2008, Hong Kong film [I haven't seen this in a while but I remember it being silly]) Monster in the Closet (1986 [viewer discretion is advised]) The Wond

Fall Faves: Fun

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Well it's officially Fall in my neck of the woods and I can't wait to have the most fun that Fall has to offer. Here are few things I enjoy this time of the year. Activities Nature walks: I enjoy seeing the Hand of God at work on the trees. By Mona Zubair Art Festivals: I absolutely love Art Fesitvals but the Fall versions are very special to me.  By nchoz Jumping in leaves By ColinsPicz Drive in (early fall though) By Thomas Hawk Going to Concerts: Unlike Summer concerts where people travel. Fall concerts have more locals in attendance. I like the community feel of knowing so many others enjoy my same taste in music. By Wheeler Sparks Music Jazz is one of my favorite genres of music and this first song comes off "Common Presents Just Wright Mixtape Volume 1", a free jazz mixtape I've played every fall since I've had it. I can't find the download link anymore sadly. I would have liked to share with you all. The re