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When you think about the way Jesus was born in comparative obscurity, he never did all the typical things that usually denote greatness. He never led an army or navy into battle. It doesn’t tell us that he ever wrote a book. He didn’t do any of the things that we typically think of as greatness. We don’t know what he looked like, though there are a lot of artists’ renditions of what we think Jesus looked like, and there’s nothing contemporary from this day. Yet he changed all of history around the world in the three and half years of his ministry. When we talk about biblical history, you have B.C and A.D. before Christ and after death, the year of our Lord. If you look in the encyclopedia or go to a museum of science, it doesn’t cast doubt on whether or not he lived. While Buddha and India might have had some profound sayings along with Krishna, Mo-
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hammad, and different religions of the world, nobody spoke like Jesus and none of them died as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. There’s something very clearly different about Jesus. None of the other religious leaders of the world said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” There are over 300 Old Testament prophecies that talk about what to expect when the Messiah comes. In the first prophecy, God was speaking to Adam and Eve after the fall in Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman and between thy seed and her seed. He shall bruise thy head, and he shall bruise his heel.” This promised seed came through humanity as the Messiah or Christ. In the New Testament, you will see that they
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Dr. Douglas Wingate, Ph.D. Life Christian University Find the peace of God that is available only through Jesus Christ. The United States of America just finished another presidential election cycle. As in every presidential election before it, one side is elated through the victory of their candidate and the other side is despondent through the loss of their candidate. To many, this is just an exercise in power wrestling between two political parties. To others this concerns the primary direction that our country is heading, with possible catastrophic consequences for the wrong choice. In either case, when your side loses, you lose your peace and sense of well-being. I remember that as a young man, my sense of well-being was based in whatever level of success I was having in my pursuit of fame and fortune. I was challenged by a friend who told me that I was “hung up on my rock star ego trip, and that if Jesus was the only way to get to heaven, I was on my way to hell because I didn’t think that it was hip to be a Christian.” That statement rocked me to my core. I then picked up a Bible and examined the claims of Jesus. I read the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and when I read through John’s gospel and arrived at John 16:33 and read the words of Jesus when he said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” For some reason I stopped after reading that verse and immediately the Lord Jesus spoke to me in what seemed to be an audible voice. He
said, “Doug, I am alive and I am the Lord.” I slipped out of my bed, got on my knees, and asked Jesus to be the Lord of my life. That was 43 years ago this month, and I have walked in the peace of God for all of those years. It has been quite the adventure, with great blessings and challenges, but it has all been worth it. I learned that God is always right, always good, and His word is a very sure guide for every situation of life. I feel so sorry for those who have not yet been enlightened to this life in Christ and are stumbling through life with no peace at all. I heard one of the presidential candidates say that Christians who believe the Bible were just going to have to change and stop believing that God is right. This candidate said we live in a new world now, and things have changed. Well no, things haven’t changed, and God is always right. I am not interested in living in the new world that disregards God’s truth. When I see the people protesting in the streets and getting so worked up that they begin rioting and disrespecting other people’s rights and property, I can tell that they do not know God and do not have His peace. This exercise in futility is not going to change the results of the election, it is just going to cause a great deal of problems for every one, especially those who are arrested, injured, or killed for their riotous actions. I always chuckle when I see a vehicle with the window sticker that spells “COEXIST” with a bunch of symbols from various religions. We can coexist while we are alive here on Earth, but we will not coexist for eternity. We are headed in two completely different directions. There is a hell to avoid and a heaven to gain. But we should certainly treat each other with respect and civility, because for now we do share a common existence on Earth. The way we treat each other is important because the Bible says that it is the love of God that draws a person to
The 12 Days of Christmas Facts, Fiction, Myths and Magic Anne Childers, Staff Writer Every year at this time the airwaves are full of Christmas music. One enduring Christmas carol is founded in history and surrounded in symbolism. The 12 Days of Christmas dates back to England and the 1500’s. According to the Catholic News Agency, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to openly practice their faith from 1558 until 1829. It is believed someone during that period wrote The 12 Days of Christmas as a catechism teaching tool for young Catholics. On the surface it was just a song about true love and gift giving, but a deeper meaning was encoded in order to help children learn and remember important tenants of the Catholic faith. There are others who claim there is no truth to any hidden meaning, and the whole romantic notion is fiction and myth. Nevertheless, the Catholic News account presents a compelling argument that aligns with Biblical facts. Take a look for yourself. On the first day of Christmas—often thought to begin with Christmas Day going forward to January 6, not the days prior to Christmas. My true love gave to me—God, the one true love of all mankind, gave Jesus his only begotten son to the world on Christmas Day. A partridge in a pear tree—A partridge will willingly sacrifice its own life for its young and is a fitting symbol for Jesus, who willing died for our salvation. Two turtle doves—were in the Old and
the New Testaments. Three French hens—these stood for faith, hope, and love. Four calling birds—are thought to represent the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Five golden rings—represent the first five books of the Old Testament. Six geese a laying—stands for the six days of creation. Seven swans a swimming—represents the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophesy, serving, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leadership, and mercy. Eight maids a milking—represents the eight beatitudes. Nine ladies dancing—are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: charity, joy, peace, patience, goodness, mildness, fidelity, modesty, and chastity. Ten lords a leaping—represents the Ten Commandments. Eleven pipers piping—this stands for the eleven faithful apostles. Twelve drummers drumming—they are meant to symbolize the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed. So, fact or fiction, this beautiful old carol provides us all with something to think about during the Christmas season while we remember and honor God’s greatest gift to mankind, our Lord Jesus Christ!!! Merry Christmas and may God continue to bless us all!
“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” — 1 John 4:16
change his mind about God. Dr. Douglas J. Wingate, My heart goes out to those who do not President and Founder of Life Christian know God and have not received His peace. University There is a very astute observation that says, www.lcus.edu “For the unbeliever, life on Earth is as close to 410 E. Chapman Rd. heaven as they are ever going to get, and for Lutz, FL 33546 the believer, life on Earth is a close to hell as 813-909-9720 they are ever going to get.” This is a wonderful time of the year to receive Jesus as your Lord and receive the peace that only God can give. You will find it to be the end of the struggle of trying to find out what life is all about.
Seniors in Service Nominated for Award Seniors in Service has been nominated for the 2017 WEDU Be More Awards! The WEDU Be More Knowledgeable Educational Outreach Award will recognize the non-profit organization that offered guidance, knowledge, emotional or physical support, and/or a mentorship program through a project aimed at improving specific aspects of community life. The Seniors in Service Lowry Park Neighborhood Initiative (LPNI) is that kind of project! LPNI is a collaboration between Hillsborough County Public Schools and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo with oversight and management from Seniors in Service and made possible through generous funding from the Children’s Board of Hills-
borough County. LPNI enhances the kindergarten curriculum to strengthen literacy through science exploration. Children whose life circumstances limit outside opportunities are now exposed to the natural world, its animal inhabitants, and the wonders of Florida wildlife and environment, building new vocabularies, sparking an interest in the world around them, and providing context that is so important to developing literacy skills. Our mission is to recruit, train and engage volunteers, particularly those ages 55+, to help children succeed and elders remain independent. Visit us at http://www.seniorsinservice.org.
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The Florida Orchestra Free Concert Forget canned holiday music at the mall! The Florida Orchestra will perform a free, festive concert live at Westfield Citrus Park Mall in Tampa on Saturday, December 17 at 6:30pm. Music Director Michael Francis will be the very merry host and conductor. At the height of the holiday flurry, shoppers can pause for their favorite yuletide music, including selections from The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Feliz Navidad, A Rockin’ Christmas, and an oldfashioned sing-along with Deck the Halls,
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Jingle Bells, and more. The hour-long concert also will feature members of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. And for those needing a gift or two to finish off their list, TFO’s Holiday Pops Live! CD will be on sale for $10. It includes Sleigh Ride, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rag, Carol of the Bells, Gospel Hallelujah, Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, and more, recorded live with The Florida Orchestra and the Master Chorale.
Breakfast With Santa Join us on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 9am-10am at the Oldsmar Chick-fil-A to eat breakfast and take pictures with Santa Claus! Purchase discounted tickets in advance at our Recreation Center at 650 Pine Ave N. or 300 Commerce Blvd. All children must purchase a meal ticket, which includes a kid’s meal, picture with Santa, and a gift from Santa. Adults must purchase a meal
ticket or admission ticket. Advance tickets are $6 food/child and $2/adult while at the door they are $8 food/child and $4/adult. Call 813-749-1260 for more information.
Cheyenne’s Country “Thangs” Organic Market Where Healthy Isn’t Hard!
Free Picture With Santa Saturday, Dec. 10th 10-1 Open to the public every Saturday from 10am–3:00pm. Locally grown fruits and produce, homemade ice cream, eggs, grassfed meats, and locally caught seafood are contained in an open air market atmosphere where you can pick your own choices fresh
or from their freezers. Co-op members can shop Wed. – Sat. We have moringa trees for sale. Call today at 813-333-8611! For more information, please visit online at www.cheyennescountrythangsinc.com.
Lake Magdalene MS Christmas Party Members and their families are welcome to the annual Potluck Christmas Party of the Lake Magdalene MS Support Group. The date is December 6th from 6-9pm at the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church “Heritage Hall” located at 2902 W. Fletcher
Ave, Tampa 33618. Come and share a dish, good company, and gifts. Please RSVP to 813-961-5510. RSVP required. Suggested items to bring based on last name: A-F meat dish or salad, G-O - vegetable or dessert, P-Z - appetizer or side dish.
Christmas Wonderland On Friday, December 2, Christmas Wonderland will be held at R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Dr. W. from 5pm-9pm. Admission is free for this event for all ages. Join us for a giant snow slope, inflatables, pictures with Santa, concessions and lots of family fun! Call 813-749-1260 for more information.
their minds, and diverse for everyone. Bucks and Does Beauty Bar is a full service hair and nail salon which offers in-house services performed by a licensed cosmetologist. Relax your mind and immerse yourself in total bliss. Join us in our large screen movie theater and enjoy popcorn and a movie of your choice. After a long day filled with engaging activities, relax on the front porch in a wooden rocker and breathe in the beautiful conservation surroundings with occasional deer sightings. Tours are available to view the expansive suites with custom options at the Lodges of Idlewild. Schedule a tour today with Betty Weatherman at 813-244-9476.
Celebrate at Shoresh David Synagogue Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue, Wesley Chapel. The website is http://www. shoreshdavid.org. Shabbat Service is held on Saturdays at 11:00am, 24152 SR 54, Lutz, FL 33559. December 17 there will be no service due to the MJAA Conference December 16-18 in Orlando. To register, visit http:// mjaa.org/southeast-2016. The public is invited for Torah Service at 9:30am at Rosen Plaza at 9700 Interna-
tional Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Celebrate Hanukkah from December 24 to January 1. Guests from Israel will be here on December 24, George and Baht Rivka Whitten. George is the founder of Worthy Ministries and will be speaking on Middle East news. His Israeli-born wife, Baht Rivka, will be leading praise and worship. She’s releasing a new music CD. Hanukkah Service will also be on December 31.
My son and I went to Big Cat Rescue for the first time ever last weekend, courtesy of the free tickets we won, What an amazing place! These folks are doing such a great job caring for these old, abused, displaced big cats while educating the public about their plight. We walked away with a profound respect for this organization and everything they do. Thank you so much for the opportunity to see these big beautiful cats up close and learn more about them—we were truly enriched by the experience! — Ruth & Matthew
New Book Release A local Lutz resident has released her debut memoir called Miracle In My Living Room. Evelyn Mann is a special needs mom raising her son born with a rare form of dwarfism. Though originally told her son would not survive birth, God had other plans. Only 1 of 9 survivors worldwide, her son Samuel has overcome all odds. Mrs. Mann has appeared on Fox and ABC media as an expert in the subject of dwarfism. Her memoir is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on her website, www.miraclemann.com.
Women-N-Charge Join the vibrant ladies of Women-nCharge on Friday, December 2nd from 11:30am-1:15pm at Pebble Creek Country Club (10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa, 33647). This luncheon will be our Annual Christmas Party and Holiday Gift Exchange! We’ll spend time getting to know each other and playing the White Elephant Game, with
Who says retirement has to be boring or the holidays have to be lonely? The Lodges of Idlewild is the newest independent and assisted living community within the Angels Senior Living family, conveniently located in Lutz. With its welcoming atmosphere, our community offers the warmth of a mountain lodge with the sophistication of a grand hotel. On entering the grand parlor, one can immediately feel the ambiance of this lodge. One of the hallmarks of The Lodges is the fine dining headed by its five-star executive chef and his culinary team. Residents are steadily active in the Life Enrichment program while they participate in activities designed to be increase flexibility, stimulate
gifts $10 and under. We share our talents, build relationships, and share our resources with other women in business. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for all guests. Please register at womenn-charge.com. For more information, please contact Judy at 813-600-9848 or admin@ women-n-charge.com.
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By the time we hit 65, 1 out of 6 of us will be suffering from some form of dementia (severe memory impairment). By the time we reach 85, the odds are almost 50%. The most prevalent form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. For those families dealing with this, the holidays can be a particularly stressful time of the year. The Alzheimer’s Association has some useful tips for dealing with this disease during the holidays. Two of the links are: • http://www.alz.org/in_my_community_Holiday_Help.asp • http://www.alz.org/documents/colorado/Holiday_Guide_for_Alzheimers_ Caregivers(2).pdf Here’s a brief sampling: • Don’t feel compelled to hang onto established family traditions if they are no longer practical. Be willing to substitute or start a new activity that may become a tradition. • Familiarize friends and family with changes in behavior and appearance that they may notice in your loved one. Give them tips for communicating and how to watch for increased anxiety or situations that might cause frustration and methods for helping calm
your loved one down (the above links include a sample message you could send to relatives that might potentially visit with you over the holidays to help prepare them and minimize disruption to your loved one’s routine). • Invite children to visit only briefly or hold events that are adults only • Consider multiple small holiday meals with fewer people • Make nametags for everyone attending • Celebrate early in the day to reduce the likelihood of “Sundowner Syndrome” (evening confusion) • Keep the lights on to keep the room bright and the television off The Caregiver Corner is coordinated by Arthur Moseley. Arthur and his wife Frieda are the owners of the Tampa and Pasco Offices of Griswold Home Care, one of the area’s leading referrers of non-medical private pay home care services (the caregivers they refer provide companionship, homemaking services, and personal care). NR30211139 NR30211332 813-343-0272 www.GriswoldHomeCare.com
What is Biblical Stewardship? How does it have any impact on my life and my money? I’ll share with you my first personal experience with Biblical Stewardship. It was in the mid 90’s and I had financial frustration in every aspect of my life. It was absolutely horrible!! Once I got a grasp on this concept (ha, perhaps it got a grasp on me?!?), I was almost immediately set free. I felt an overwhelming burden lifted and a clear financial future by obeying God’s stewardship principles. May I also note: You don’t need to be a Christian to be successful applying these principles. I was liberated and focused on financial freedom. God’s way and love have helped 100% of the families we work with. Here are some of the major points of Biblical Stewardship: 1) Stewardship is the only area of the Christian life that cannot be faked. The way we spend our money is a true measure of our priorities.
2) Every spending decision is a spiritual decision. Ask, “Is this really what God wants me to do?” 3) Believing—this is the key to financial freedom. Often it is not rational or the American Dream. There are 4 Transcendent Planning Principles of Financial Success: 1) You must spend less than you make 2) Avoid the use of debt as much as possible 3) Build up liquidity, a “slush fund” of 3-6 months of expenses 4) Set long-term goals and plan ahead! These are some of the primary points of Financial Stewardship. Remembering that God really owns it all and provides for it all is at the forefront. And yet He leaves it to us to be good stewards of great blessings. My purpose is to be your Steward Assistant. Caring for you and yours, Jim
Dreamhouse Theatre: The Gift of the Magi In this heartwarming tale, we join a young couple in their New York tenement on Christmas Eve, 1905, as they teach us about love and the true spirit of giving in this family-friendly show. Performances are December 3rd, 9th, and 10th at 8pm, De-
cember 4th and 11th at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.Dreamhousetheatre.com or call Bryan at (813) 997-7146. Tickets in advance are $23, Tickets at the door are $25. Dreamhouse Theatre is located at 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., Lutz, FL.33559.
The Nutcracker at Triple Threat Theatre Do you remember how you felt as a child during the holidays? The Nutcracker reminds us that the holidays have always been a time of magic, wonder, and dreams. Experience that delight by joining us for this classic holiday tradition. Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre will present The Nutcracker Ballet on December 10, 2016 at The University of South Florida in Theatre 1 (located at 3829 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL 33620). Curtain times are 2:00pm and 6:00pm. The performance includes professional principal soloists and performers from The Classical Ballet of Tampa, set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score with choreography by Stanislav Ivanov. The Nutcracker is often a young person’s
first exposure to ballet. With colorful costumes and sets, paired with world class dancing, it will be a treat for both young and old alike. As part of the Theatre’s community outreach, Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre will also present field trip performances of The Nutcracker Ballet on Friday, December 9th at the USF Theatre One. Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational theatre in residence at Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy. The Nutcracker is the perfect family event to enjoy the splendor of the holiday season! Tickets are available now at tbttt.org. Please make Triple Threat Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet a part of your holiday celebration this year!
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves his child as well.” — 1 John 5:1
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CARE Tampa Bay Education Classes Neuropathy Education. CARE Tampa Bay offers free peripheral neuropathy education and support on the second Saturday of each month by appointment. Topics include symptom management, coping, maximizing your physical function, and medications and nutritional supplements. Cancer Education. CARE Tampa Bay offers free individualized cancer education
and support on the second Saturday of each month by appointment. Topics include symptom management, coping, maximizing your physical function, and medications and nutritional supplements. To make an appointment for either one of these classes, please call Cindy Tofthagen by phone at 813-396-9441 or send an email to ctofthag@health.usf.edu.
“There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.” — 1 John 4:18
How NOT To Gain 5 Pounds This Month Samantha Taylor Pure Health & Fitness Studios I do love the feel of the holidays, but we all know along with them come lots of savory foods that we don’t always have access to, hence our mind tends to justify eating them in excess. The problem is, it’s not just one meal, it’s a lot of different meals, parties, and pastries that people seem to always bring out during the holidays, especially in the workplace. I decided years ago that I was not going to let myself use the holidays as an excuse to gorge and become plump like a stuffed turkey. Personally, my biggest challenge used to be with sugar, and during this last month of the year, there are temptations everywhere. I can say I haven’t had sugar in over two years (I set a goal to get off it for three months for my 40th birthday and I felt so great I just kept going!). Here are five main tips to help you enjoy this month without expanding your waistline (that way you can get smaller size pants for Christmas instead of needing larger ones!). 1) Know that you have a mind, will, and intellect that can decide not to partake in every little fancy food that makes its way across your path. Just because it’s there doesn’t mean you have to eat it. A dog acts on impulse and just scarfs down whatever is there. You are not a dog, you can make wise decisions for the outcome you want and not just act on impulse. 2) Have balance – enjoy some foods and some say, “Not today.” This can cut down
on 50% of the calories you would normally consume at this time. 3) Make sure you exercise at least four times a week. With the extra holiday foods, if you exercise, you at least won’t gain. Of course if you have weight to lose, losing this month at least a few pounds is a better goal. However, it’s also a great accomplishment to not gain weight this month either. 4) When going to an event, fill up first on protein, fat, veggies, and nuts to resist eating the starchy carbohydrate foods. 5) Fill up on a glass of water or snack on some nuts or salad before you go to a party or dinner. That way, you aren’t starving when you get there. We tend to make worse choices when we are starving. I have learned not to put myself in that position. Eating healthy can be delicious when you know how to eat, so get some amazing Christmas cookie recipes and desserts the healthy delicious way on our website. Also be thinking about the new year, and keep us in mind to help you get healthy and fit. Samantha Taylor Fitness won the Small Business of the Year Award last year, and we have helped over 5,000 women in this community while growing into three locations: Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, and our newest location in Carrollwood with up to 50% off in pre-sales opening in December. We give you a nutrition plan, 30 minute workouts in a private studio for women, and accountability. Check out the episodes of our TV segment on ABC’s “Morning Blend.” You can see these monthly episodes on our website at www.purehealthstudios.com. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
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Keystone Holiday Car Show The Keystone Holiday Car Show will be held Dec.17th from 10am-1pm at the Keystone Recreation Center located at 17928 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 33556. There are no entry or admission fees, and toy donations are accepted.
North Tampa Bay Senior Softball (NTBSS) Our Senior Slo Pitch Softball League plays games in fall and winter on Friday mornings at the Collier Park Recreation Complex at 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, FL. Our NTBSS League is for fun and fitness. Ladies 55 years and older can register and play. For more information on softball, please call Jim McCausey at 813-300-9110, and for other Senior Sports—golf, tennis, and bowling—please call Walt Bockmiller at 813-527-8211.
Grace Lutheran Church Activities Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, located at 3714 West Linebaugh Avenue, has many activities free and open for the public to enjoy in the month of December. Saturday, December 3 from 5:00 -8:00pm, guests can see what it might have been like in Bethlehem on the night when Jesus was born. Exhibits include a bakery, marketplace, scribe, and more. Those attending can talk with villagers and Roman guards and participate in a retelling of the Nativity story. Sunday, December 11 at 4:30pm there will be a concert of Lessons and Carols presented by the Grace Lutheran Chancel Choir with orchestra. The concert includes anthems and carols arranged by British composer John Rutter. A reception will follow the concert in the Connections Gathering Center. The concert is free but a free will offering will be received for the Homeless Vets of Tampa. Happy Birthday Jesus will be on Sunday,
December 18 at 9:45am to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Children will be treated to a birthday party with cake, punch, stories, crafts, and games. Adults may enjoy coffee, cake, and fellowship. Christmas Eve Services will be on Saturday, December 24. There will be a Family Service at 5:00pm in the main Sanctuary and a Quiet Christmas Service at 6:30pm in Grace Memorial Chapel with communion. Carols & Candlelight Services are at 8:00 & 10:30pm with communion in the main Sanctuary. All are welcome to celebrate Christmas Eve at Grace. On Sunday, December 25 at 10am there will be a celebration of Jesus’ birth with Christmas carols and hymns sung with communion. If you have any questions or need further information please contact the church office at 813-961-8747 or visit our website at www.gracetampa.org.
Treat Your Pets Like Royalty Anne Childers, Staff Writer
“All pets that enter shall leave as royalty” is the philosophy of Royal Pets Market & Spa. This business features every first-class amenity a furry monarch could wish for. During the holidays or any time of year, luxurious boarding suites, indoor and outdoor day camps, an opulent grooming salon, and a spa all stand at the ready to pamper four-legged patrons. Bring your fur babies along to visit Royal Pets Market and Spa on December 17 and check out the Royal Pet Gift Baskets for the pet who already has everything. Then be sure to visit Santa from 11:00- 2:00 and receive a complimentary photo with purchase. Royal Pets Market & Spa provides everything a pet parent could ever want and need to keep the family pet well-groomed, properly fed, and healthy. All these excellent services are conveniently located under one roof in Carrollwood, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg. The same great products, amenities, and services are available in all three locations. One visit to the 18,000 square foot store will convince you. A full line of foods and nutritional supplements, treats, toys, and products are available seven days a week during regular business hours.
The on-site veterinary hospital is full service and offers everything from wellness pet checkups and shots to surgery and radiology. A membership health care plan for cats and dogs offers several enrollment options. After an initial enrollment fee, a monthly fee provides routine veterinary visits and wellness exams, tests, annual vaccines, and blood work. The staff of friendly associates is well trained and ready to assist you from 7:00am – 8:00pm daily, and all staff members participate in continuing education. Check Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/RoyalPets and/or www.royalpetsmarket. com for a full detailed listing of all addresses, phone numbers, products and services, sale items, and upcoming classes and events. In Carrollwood, call 813-448-6744 for additional information, and be sure to ask about the Royal Rewards Program to receive shopping discounts and other benefits such as expedited check-in at the resort. Royal Rewards Program adoptive pet owners receive a free bag of food along with a waived enrollment fee in the Wellness Plan at the veterinary center. Watch for the Royal Pets ad in this edition for additional coupons and specials!
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were looking for a savior from the seed of a woman that would come to defeat the serpent who caused the fall of man and the loss of paradise, the Garden of Eden. When Jesus came to the Jordan River, he knew his time had come, and right at his 30th birthday he was baptized. John 1:29: “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin the world!” Jesus was that Lamb that they had been looking for. Isaac said to Abraham, “We have the wood for the fire, but where is the sacrifice?” Abraham said, “My son, God will provide it himself.” When Philip found Jesus, he went to tell Nathaniel. John 1:45: “We have found him of whom Moses wrote about in the law and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” In a validation of Jesus, the Pharisees challenged him. John 8:14-18 “Even if I testify on my behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I came from and where I am going. You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. But if I do judge, my decisions are right because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me. In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid. I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me.” During the trial of Jesus, Pontius Pilate asked him, “Where you are from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. John 19:10-11: “‘Do you refuse to speak to me?’ said Pilate. ‘Don’t you realize I have the power to crucify you?’ Jesus answered, ‘You have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore, the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.’” From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar!” Jesus was born in a very unique way as it was told in Genesis, Chapter 3, over 1,400 years before his birth through the seed of a woman. Isaiah 7:14: ”The Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call his name Emmanuel.” Mary was betrothed to Joseph before they came together, and she was found to be with child, the seed of the Holy Spirit, while traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The word “Bethlehem” means house of bread, and you probably didn’t know that there are two Bethlehems. If you notice, it specifies the Bethlehem Ephrahah. This is where Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin, which was just outside Jerusalem where King Herod saw the wise men com-
ing and interrogated them, saying, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?” You never hear anything about the miracles of Jesus before he was 30. For the first 30 years of his life, he lived as a man among men, just as you and I, for a priest could not begin to teach until he was 30. King David did not begin to reign until he was 30. Joseph administrated over Egypt when was 30. When Jesus was anointed by John the Baptist, you never did hear anything about his miracles until he began his ministry, and where he quoted these very words in his hometown church of Galilee (Isaiah 61:1). Still today, in the three and a half years of his ministry, he turned the world upside down. Furthermore, it tells us that he would speak and teach in parables as King David said in Psalm 78:2-3: “I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, which we have heard and known, as our fathers told us.” Matthew 27:3-7 tells how, during the trial of Christ, Judas was overwhelmed with a sense of guilt. Judas finally realized that he betrayed the son of God as they were preparing to crucify Jesus. Then as he went into the outskirts of the Temple where Jesus was being tried and the Sanhedrin was meeting, he said, “I’ve betrayed innocent blood,” and he threw down the 30 pieces of silver for the potter’s field (Psalm 22:16).
During a crucifixion, it was a standard practice to break their legs. Psalm 22:16: “The congregation of the wicked has enclosed me. They pierced my hands and my feet. They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” This was prophesied almost 1,000 years before Jesus was born. Psalm 34:22: “He guards all his bones. Not one of them is broken.” They broke the bones of the thieves on the right and the left of Jesus because Jesus was the Passover lamb, and they were never to break the bones of a Passover lamb. They didn’t break any of his bones just as the prophecies had said: “He guards my bones.” From end of the Old Testament until the New Testament starts with Matthew, there are about 400 years of prophecies about the Messiah that Jesus would come. Three quarters of the way through the Bible there should be a page that says there were 400 years between the Old Testament and The New Testament, which doesn’t begin until the birth of Jesus. We know from the Dead Sea Scrolls that these things were written before Jesus was born. So how could you fabricate, counterfeit, or manufacture the prophecies after 400 years went from Zechariah to Matthew where Jesus would be betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver who would then throw it to the potter’s field into the house of the Lord? C.S. Lewis puts it this way: “A man who was merely a man that would do the sort of things that Jesus did wouldn’t be a great moral teacher. He’d be a lunatic on the level of a man who says he’s a poached egg or else he would be the devil of hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was and is the son of God or else he was a madman or something worse.” Someone else put it this way: “Christ was either a
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conscious deceiver, deluded, or divine. He is a lunatic, liar, or Lord. There is no escaping these three options.” Jesus lived for thirty three and a half years among men, and he said, “I want to show you how to live. How to love each other. I’m not just going to show you how to turn the other cheek; I’m going to show you how it’s done.” And he did, through his trial. I’m going to show you how to love and forgive each other the way he forgave us, uttering his last words on the cross: “Forgive them Father, for they do not know what they are doing.” Why is it you hear people using his name in profanity so frequently? You never hear people get mad and hit their finger with a hammer and say, “Oh Buddha, Allah, Krishna!” or cite Mohammad’s name in damnation. Why is there a diabolical focus to specially scorn the name of Jesus? That in itself should tell you there’s a spiritual battle out there. The world should know who Jesus is, and he came to show us what the Father is like. He said in John 14:9: “Have I been with you so long you don’t know me, Philip?” Jesus came to trade places with us, for we are all under a death sentence because of our sin and our selfishness. Christ does not want to lose us. He loves us, for he said, “I will come and I will take the pen-
alty for your sin. I will not only take it, I will give you my strength. I’m going to be your substitute and trade places with you.” He said, “I will give you my goodness and I will take your badness. I will give you my strength and will take your weakness. I will give you my life and take your death. Give you might and peace and take your suffering and your misery.” HE IS OFFERING IT ALL AS A GIFT BY FAITH! Martin Luther said, “In his death, he sacrifices himself for our sins. In his resurrection, he is a conqueror. In his ascension, he is a king. In his intercession, he is a priest. He is everything that we need.” In every volume of this book, it is written. When we see Abraham with Isaac, we see Jesus. When we see Moses leading a nation from slavery, we see Jesus. When we see Joseph forgiving his brothers for mistreating him, we see Jesus. We see Jesus in Samson when he stretches out his arms to defeat the enemy of God’s people. We see Jesus in Gideon, defeating the enemy with his small group. When I open up the Bible, all I see is Jesus everywhere. This book is all about him, and he wants you to know who he is! God became a man, and his name is Jesus. KNOWING HIM IS EVERLASTING LIFE! Publisher of the Gazettes (Ambassador for Christ)
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