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By Seth Halpern, Editor Post Truth according to Oxford Dictionary is “Relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief” (Editor’s Note- More simply putWe care more about things that make us emotional, than things that are factual) This term is the Oxford Dictionary’s “Word of the Year”. So, congratulations to “Post-Truth” for winning the award. Unfortunately, it means that our society is in trouble! If we are living in a Post-Truth age, what does that say about us? It says that we don’t base our thoughts, decisions, attitudes and actions on TRUTH. Instead, whatever moves us emotionally gets our
attention. This should come as no surprise if we simply look at our entertainment choices. Television used to broadcast information and entertainment to stretch the mind and imagination. In recent decades, it has given way to Reality TV. We watch a famous (or infamous) family as they are going about their daily lives until it gets boring and the producers add some fabricated drama to thicken the plot. Add that to biased activists like Michael Moore who produce documentaries that are clearly subjective. Even our network and cable news is overtly biased. I watched some of the election on Fox News AND CNN and it didn’t seem like the same election! This campaign had less to do with policy and more to
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do with publicity. It’s not only on the national level, though. Even our local and state races have become a play on our emotions, hoping to endear us to one candidate while attempting to stir outrage at their opponent. Then there’s the internet…Wait, we’re going too fast. This election year was filled with campaigns that served up lots of socalled “facts” that weren’t. It was about winning no matter what it takes. While this election was not the first to involve, half-truths or even blatant lies about their opponents, it was the brashness in which it was done that was so stunning. There seemed to be very little talk of policy and solutions. Yet, there was sure a lot of insults, denials, accusations, blame and
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the like. The media feasted on it because everyone wanted to throw another punch at their opponent. You might think that I’m speaking only of the candidates. However, the general population was in on it this year like never before. Facebook was filled with opinions and shared links about how awful the “other side” was and how honorable and blameless was their choice. (And by the way, I have found that there are plenty of biased half-truths on the conservative, far-right side as well as there are on the liberal left) Add to this the internet, with all of its blogs, opinions, and “information” which serves as a repository of “post-truth”
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By Tamera Sturges About eight years ago, my husband and I decided to move to Oklahoma. We had just become Christians and didn’t know about praying about stuff before making decisions. Our house was packed up to the point of all that remained was four forks, four spoons, four plates, etc. We had already been out to Oklahoma to shop for houses and couldn’t find anything. It was early December and we had plane tickets purchased for January 12th, to continue our search for a home. We had decided if we couldn’t find a house to buy, we would rent until we found the right house. Three weeks before Christmas, I felt strongly, out of nowhere, that the Lord
did not want us to move to Oklahoma. This was all new to me since I was just learning about God, Jesus, Holy Spirit and His special timing and will in our lives. I ignored this prompting since our house was already packed up, my husband had agreed to move and the plane tickets were bought. For the next three weeks, this notion of not moving would not go away. We had gone out to visit my mom for Christmas and on the way home…there it was again…”Don’t move” I figured I’d better let Todd in on this and I said to him “I’m beginning to think we are not supposed to move to Oklahoma.” To my surprise he replied “Me, too.” I asked “Since when?” He said “About three weeks ago,” Whoa. Alrighty then. There you have it. What now? We both agreed that this must be Father God so we went home, unpacked, flew to Oklahoma on the 12th for a visit, came back and went about our lives. As I sit here today and look back over the years, I have seen my relationships in my family restored, got to spend precious time with our 5 god children and I was here to be with my step-dad who raised
me, as he battled and succumbed to cancer. I was able to spend his last year with him, telling him how much I love him, how grateful I was that Father God had chosen him to be my dad and be there when he needed me most. I was able to talk to him about the amazing love of Jesus and I saw him get baptized. Here we are, eight years later and once again, we are feeling the call to Oklahoma…this time we prayed about it. We have learned that if we don’t want to expend useless energy doing it our way, we must rely on the guidance of the One who knows what’s best. Our prayer is
always the same when it comes to making any decisions…”Father God, if this is Your will, please bless it, if not, then please close the door.” So here we are, eight years later, prayerfully moving to Oklahoma and we couldn’t be more excited for our new adventure! If you are ever through that way, stop by and say hello! Tamera is a former Roller Derby “Queen” who enjoys an unusual life in Christ while hauling freight with her husband, Todd. You can follow her journey at her Facebook page “Trucking is Glamorous”.
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What Good Has God Done for You?
By Josh Vanassche When I was a young believer I was very excited to read in 1 Corinthians chapter twelve that every believer is equipped with special gifts to serve God. For the first time in my life I felt as though I had a reason to be alive! It was an exciting moment for me! However, it wasn’t until a couple of years later that I realized that God gave me the gift of writing for Him (which is why you are reading this article). Although I’m a believer now, I sometimes think of how my life may have been had my parents taught me about the Lord. Yes, I know, I should not dwell on my past, but I bring this up for a reason: God wants each of us to serve Him for our entire lives! Although he is a merciful God and gives people of all ages a chance to dwell with Him forever through the blood of Christ, don’t we want to see our children and grandchildren become believers sooner rather than later? I will present two different scenarios from the bible in which parents did or didn’t teach their children the ways of the Lord and the consequences. The first example is 2 Timothy, chapter one. Godliness was generational, which resulted in Timothy becoming one of the founding fathers of the modern church. The apostle Paul tells us that Timothy shared the faith of his grandmother and mother. Because his family shared
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Gift of Giving By April James December is here, heralding a traditional season of giving and merriment, it also signals the closing out of the year. We could not think of a better way to end the year than celebrating the birth and life of Jesus, and to reflect on what he has done this year and what he is calling us into in the next year. So, what’s God doing? What is He whispering in the listening ears? Is He calling us to something new or encouraging us to stay the course? Whatever it is, let us consider it all joy and do it for His glory alone, that others may see our good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven. Not all things we are called to do will be displayed in lights or written about in newspapers for posterity. Most of the mighty men and women of God have faithfully given and humbly served in the trenches, doing so in silence, drawing no attention to themselves. Likewise, a widow gave her two mites with no fanfare, but was seen by Jesus. Her act is now a lesson in humbleness, sacrifice and giving for us all. It is not the amount, the fame, or worldly gain that catches His eye; it is the heart and spirit with which we do all things. Jesus tells us he did not come to be served but to serve;
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"What is the true meaning of Christmas to you?" Here are their answers: "The true meaning of Christmas is remembrance of Jesus and celebrating with your family members"
“(The) meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus”
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“Jesus birth and that we are celebrating His love for us”
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“The true meaning of Christmas means that Christ was our sacrifice for us "
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David Holycross & Pastor Ron Brasier The Holycross 5th Annual Donation Station that took place November 16&17 @ Holycross Memorial, YC, was a huge success. They collected $2,326. And filled a big church van with more than 8 loads of coats, blankets and much more. Everything was presented to A Hand Up Ministry/River Bottoms Church in YC., so that they’re better able to serve those in need. Holycross was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love & care at his event, and wants to say thank you to all those who donated & helped out. “We’re definitely already looking forward to another blessing next year in November”, said David Holycross.
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LIFE MATTERS presented by Yuba-Sutter Right To Life Pro-Life Group Lists 37 Companies That Fund Planned Parenthood By Katie Yoder/LifeNews.com Just days before Planned Parenthood’s 100th anniversary, a conservative corporate watchdog has released an updated list of companies that fund America’s largest abortion provider. Last year, 2ndVote made headlines in conservative news for revealing Planned Parenthood’s corporate donors after undercover videos exposed the abortion giant’s harvesting of aborted baby parts. 2ndVote updated that list, which includes names like Nike and Starbucks, last week in time for Planned Parenthood’s big anniversary on Sunday, October 16. It’s unlikely that the liberal media – which boast strong ties to Planned Parenthood and have been instructed to cover for Planned Parenthood – will publicize the funding of the controversial abortion giant. (Although they have published lists targeting supposedly “anti-gay” companies like Chick-fil-A.) In addition to 37 companies that directly fund Planned Parenthood, 2ndVote lists 200 companies that “have
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tinsel was challenging, but I just called it “decorations” and the kids were good with that. “But the real gift is You.” Oh, what a thrill to explain to little ones the wonder that Jesus is God’s love gift to us. The second verse is similar, adding “carols and bells/make the holiday swell” to words we could learn in English. Again, the song emphasizes that the real gift is Jesus. The two simple verses repeat, but the ending changes to “Happy Birthday, Jesus!/Jesus, I love You.” I copied the Brooklyn Tabernacle in having a child say, “I love you, Jesus!” at the end. All the children nearly shouted out the words of adoration. The children learned well and performed magnificently in chapel. Then
we had vacation. Two weeks later the kids still wanted to sing that song. Now when I go to the mission for visits, the kids just naturally start singing Happy Birthday, Jesus when they see me. How it warms my heart. The Christmas season can be such a stress-filled time coming at the end of
a stress-filled year. For many it will be the first year that a loved one will be celebrating in heaven rather than around the family table. Others are weighted down just living life. How can we take a heart that feels grinch-sized and open it to the child-sized heart that loves so easily and fully? Let’s try just saying it: “I love you, Jesus!” How did that feel? Let’s try saying it again and again, each time putting the emphasis on a different word. Now let’s sing it to Jesus. Look up the You Tube videos of Happy Birthday, Jesus and sing along. Or sing other songs you know that express your love for Jesus. Lie on the floor looking at your Christmas lights and tell Jesus the real gift of Christmas is Himself, divinity squeezed into humanity, and thank Him for it. Your heart will feel ten sizes bigger! Then go find somebody to hug! I’m so glad it’s Christmas!
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By Paula McBride Give me some kids, some Christmas music, a stage and audience, and we will tell the nativity story in the best pageant ever (or at least since last year!) Sure, the halos may droop and Susie may cry, but every children’s program is precious in portraying the reason for the season. One year, I began preparing for Christmas in October. I was teaching English to preschoolers through second graders in a Mexican school that is part of the mission where I served. We sang all the time. We sang colors, numbers, fruits, vegetables—everything imaginable in a way that connected with the children. It was natural that I would want to teach them about Jesus’ birthday with a song. To be ready to sing for parents and other missionaries for Christmas, we needed to start preparing in October. A perfect song was Happy Birthday, Jesus by Carol Cymbala and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The children immediately fell in love with the simple song and its tender lyrics. “Happy Birthday, Jesus/I’m so glad it’s Christmas.” They got that part easily since we always sing Happy Birthday to others in both Spanish and English. “All the tinsel and lights/and the presents are nice/but the real gift is You.” Describing
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CONTINUED FOR PAGE 1: POST TRUTH... rhetoric. We have become a people who rely on Wikipedia entries as authoritative. We don’t dig for credible information anymore. If we see, hear, or read something that lines up with our beliefs, we tend to use it as a source of credibility for our already biased views. I am, of course, speaking in generalization, here. I trust that my readers will be Berean-like in their pursuit of what is real and correct. The Bible (God’s Word) is our source of Truth. Unfortunately, that has become something that seems to be up for debate even in many churches and denominations. I believe that it continues to be the standard of truth that we can rely on. Our society has become relativistic where one person can have a different truth than another. However, like math, where one plus one always equals two, there is no change with God or His Word. The culture may become more “gayfriendly” but the Bible has not changed its views on the matter. People may not want to exclude anyone from Heaven, but there is still only one way – Through the sacrifice of Christ. Since the election, scores of people are angrily protesting throughout the nation. Even as nearby as Sacramento, angry people are crying out about the election results. “Not my President” they protest.
Unfortunately for them, Donald Trump is in fact their next president as well as ours. And here’s why- they live in a democratic nation where they get to vote for our elected officials, including the president. Reports show that many of them did not even choose to vote. This Post-Truth generation is not interested in what is, but what they think should be. Our nation allows peaceful protests, but these are far from peaceful but violent with riots, arson, looting, and vandalism. Interestingly one of their catch phrases was “Love Trumps Hate”. I don’t see any of this as “Love”. But what do I know. Maybe their definition of “love” is different too. In John 18:38 Jesus said, “ the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” Then Pontius Pilate asked this timeless question to Jesus. “What is Truth?” Jesus told us in John 14:6 that it was Himself. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. Many do not like to hear that, but it doesn’t change it. Truth hasn’t changed and you won’t find it in the Kardashians or Michael Moore or even most of what we find online!.
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Let me start by stating the obvious. Jesus is real; Santa is not! With that said, who gets top billing in your home, Jesus or Santa? I find it interesting that the two most significant events (Christmas and Easter) that took place in history (not just for Christians but for the world) have been hijacked by fictitious characters. (yes, I know that St. Nick is a real historical figure). As followers of Jesus, we need to give Jesus Christ his proper place in our lives every day of the year, not just Christmas and Easter. How you celebrate these days is between you and God. I realize that, so don’t have a tizzy fit for me addressing this issue. It is extremely important that the unbelieving world sees a definitive difference in how we celebrate Christmas and how they celebrate Christmas. I don’t want to leave anyone with the impression that my wife and I have mastered this but let me share with you what we do. We have 10 grandchildren, eight of them seven and younger. We do not buy them anything for Christmas. Why? Because we want them to understand that Christmas is not about them, it is about Jesus Christ and His birth. Since it is his birthday, it should be about Him. Think of it this way. Suppose someone threw you a birthday party and dozens were invited and everyone received a present except you? Hmmm. I realize this may be the most unpopular article that I have ever written but that is okay. Our grandchildren get special treatment from us on their birthdays. Robin (my wife) prepares their favorite meal and desert of their choice and we buy them a very nice birthday present. Not all family members agreed with our decision but I stressed that our primary objective was to honor Jesus first. So, what about you and how you celebrate Christmas? Something to think about. With that said, Merry Christmas. Celebrate Jesus! David Kugelman is the president of the Christian Business Alliance which meets each Tuesday at noon at various locations. Dave welcomes your questions or comments on this article at drkug@comcast.net
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WHAT THE HECK JUST HAPPENED? By Jon Skillman Oh my goodness…what just happened? Millennials are in a state of hysteria and secular progressives are in a state of disbelief…wait a minute, that’s pretty much the definition of a secular progressive. Anyway, women are convulsing in tears, liberals are throwing up and progressives are hyperventilating all over the place. Cries of: “The Sky Is Falling, The Sky Is Falling” can be heard rising from the halls of higher and lower education all across America, and headlines are ablaze with words of woe and impending doom. Talking heads are spinning as if demon possessed and liberals are hoarding away enough chardonnay to get them through to the next election cycle. So what the heck could have happened to bring about this state of sheer terror? ISIS? An invasion from Mars? The Kardashian/West breakup? No! We had an open, free and legitimate presidential election and…wait for it…The Donald won…a Republican, and quite possibly (gasp) a conservative. This has driven middle school, high school and college students, with the blessings from teachers and school administrators, into the streets in protest. Makes me wonder what would have happened if the students had left class to protest for the rights of the unborn or against the persecution of Christians around
the world. Oh silly me. Anyway I’m not exactly clear and I am pretty sure they aren’t either, what exactly they are protesting for or against. It appears to me that the chickens have come home to roost. Meaning that after decades of everybody gets a trophy, safe zones and never having to deal with the real world, these kids are ill equipped to cope with adversity or divergent world views. To me, this election is an affirmation of answered prayer...something of a miracle considering the odds of possibly changing the direction in which our country is headed…how we have moved away from a Christian nation with moral values and absolute truth to a secular society where everyone created his or her own morality and/or truth…that of course is with the exception of people of faith. Now am I naïve enough to believe Donald Trump is my political messiah? Absolutely not! But a conservative Whitehouse, a republican congress and a conservative supreme court is, in my opinion, a giant step in the right direction. I believe the volume of prayer and the evangelical vote was both plentiful and deafening and God heard it loud and clear. God has given this American hope that this nation can and will, once again be, “One Nation Under God.” We have been given a second chance… let’s not mess it up.
EDITORIAL Main Dish or Side Dish? By now, you have probably gone back to work, perhaps with one belt loop looser from Thanksgiving dinner and hopefully the tryptophan has had time to wear off and rejuvenate your energy. Of course, Black Friday shopping may have put the Turkey Meal into the history books early. In any case, Thanksgiving is over and we move on to Christmas. Which got me to thinking- the big meal consists of the main dish, usually Turkey or Ham (in our case, both, this year). Then, there are the side dishes. Mashed potatoes, Stuffing, Green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, Wait, I’m getting hungry again. Well, all those sides tend to fill our midsection and sometimes leaving little room for the main dish. The protein is in the meat. The carbs, well, they just taste good!. Do we fill up on the sides and leave the main dish? As Christmas is quickly approaching, I was struck by the realization that we may do the same in the spiritual realm. Please allow me some metaphorical analogy. When Christmastime comes, what are we emphasing? Is it the “main dish” of Jesus (again, pardon the analogy, I am NOT comparing Jesus, our Lord, to a Turkey!). Or are we spending our time on the “sides” such as gifts, traditions,
Seth Halpern - Editor decoration, and even family? Those are all sides and just like the stuffing and potatoes they are good and enjoyable BUT they are not the Main Dish! As my brother Kug (Dave Kugelman) pointed out in his article in this issue, Jesus, should be the centerpiece of Christmas. In reality, He should be the center of our everyday life, but without question, Christmas is jus “mas” with Christ! So, let’s not put Him in the corner of our celebration this year. Give him the preferred chair in your house and give Him the throne in your heart! Have a Merry CHRISTmas and a Blessed New Year!
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