The Grinch

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November 27, 2012

"The Grinch"

Scripture Reading:
Romans 8:9 (HCSB)  You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God lives in you.  But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.

Devotional Reading:

I often listen to talk shows on BBC or Fox. Today happened to be one of thosedays. I find that you learn lots of things, when you switch on and tune in!  And, today was no different. You've heard plenty of talk about 'separation of church and state' - making sure that Christianity doesn't GROW where someone doesn't want it. I was shocked to hear what the GRINCH's latestwork was about! Can you imagine no Christmas trees in a business, in the hospital lobbies, and not even in the fire halls around the city? Well, get used to it. If it has come to a town of Birmingham, be sure, it will soonbe in your city. What happened is this - a man that I called GRINCH has decided that this is a symbol of Christianity; therefore, it has no place in those areas that I mentioned above. This guy wasn't very well-informed, to think that the Christmas tree has any place in Christianity. Sure, it's a tradition with us in America, and other parts of the world, but it has not one thing to do with Christianity. So, to remove the Christmas trees, whileleaving the wreaths and lights, makes absolutely no sense. But, when did being 'politically correct' make any sense?The Grinch might take the trees away, but he can't steal Christmas, as the movie says. The reason for the season is Jesus Christ, and he resides in our hearts. Take away the trees, and next the wreaths and lights,but you can't take Jesus from our hearts.

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Pastor Ben J Lahay

Galatians 2:20