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laptopless for lent

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:40 PST

After much thought I have decided to go laptopless for lent. Tonight I will be packing up my laptop for I will be without e-mail, blogger, facebook, twitter, google and the entire world wide web from Ash Wednesday February 22nd till Easter Sunday April 8th.

My only form of communication will be face to face, my cell phone and the good ol mail box . ... (2 things I barely use)

During this time with no laptop in hand I will spend my time in the Word, in prayer, journaling and spending extra time with my family. Over the last month I have found my creativity to overflow into my home and have fallen in love with antiques, repurposing and the vintage life. Finding another passion in living a simpler life. In this I would really like to find a balance in my day to day. As a Christian woman, wife, mom, writer, crafter, daughter, sister, friend, etc... I really want to make sure I am doing what God wants me to do.

Currently short americano is working with an allergy specialist to see what is causing his hives and swelling. The first thing the doctor did was remove all the extras from his diet eliminating those normal predators that create reactions in people due to different resources. I thought during Lent I could remove all the excess from my life as well. Going back to the basics as a Christian woman, a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister and a friend. Praying about what it is that God is calling me to live in my day to day. Focusing on what it causing me to be without energy, full of stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelming feelings of the inability to complete everything on my plate. Then I can begin to add the things I NEED to and say goodbye to those that are not needed right now. I want to be able to live life to it's fullest I want to live the life that God has created for me. There are so many wonderful opportunities out there but there is one perfect opportunity for me. One that will not cause extra stress, anxiety and overwhelming feelings.... yet an opportunity for this season of my life. One that will allow me and my family to grow. One that will allow an abundance of joy, peace and love to fill my life, my home and spill over into all that I am doing!

I am going to be completely honest and let you know that this is going to be really difficult for me. However I know that at times I do not have a good balance in the things I do. There are days that I spend hours on my laptop and find that I really have nothing to show for it. Those days I fill drained and empty. I begin to feel as tho as I wasted a precious gift of time with my family, wasted the opportunity to clean my home (yes, I said that) and the opportunities that God had for me that day. Yet is not not only online do I feel an unbalance. Their are also days that I have done the cleaning, the wife duties, the mom duties and still feel like I missed something at the end of the day. This is because I am living my schedule that is not my schedule at all! I do not want to live like that anymore.

Thank you for reading today, I would ask for your prayers during this time, as I pray for you. I look forward to sharing with you what I have learned when I return.

Wise Words

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:17:41 PST

I read this quote on one of my favorite blogs Clover Lane today and I had to share it with you. It was posted with a picture that was just adorable you can view that here ... I took one earlier this morning that I thought was suitable for this quote as well.

"The greatest need of any country, and especially of our own, is better men and better woman. The greatness of future generations depends upon the character of the boys and girls of the present. It is the duty of the home to properly train children. This is important, not only for the sake of the children and the home, but for the sake of the church and the government as well. Without proper training at home it is almost impossible for the children to be what the parents would wish them."

- The Management and Training for Children, William J Shearer, 1904

What's Wrong?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:49:48 PST

Psalm 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the help of my countenance, and my God.

Jesus, I seek your presence. I await your warm embrace. Each day and night I cry. Each day and night I am filled with worry and anxiety.

What's wrong?

I know I am to cast my cares to you.

I know I need to praise you in good times and in bad.

Jesus, days are difficult but I am reminded how you saved me from my pit inside of me. I am reminded that you rescued me from death's door. I am reminded of you never ending grace and your abundance of mercies. I am reminded of your promises that have been recorded in the Word.

Whats wrong?

I know I am to cast my cares to you.

I know I need to praise you in good times and in bad.

Scrabble anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:39:34 PST

I'm Smellin Coffee, are you?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:05:00 PST

Third Thursday Thoughts: Organization

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:42:41 PST

Today I am linking up with Jill Savage's Hearts at Home Website for Third Thursday's Thoughts. This month Hearts at Home Bloggers are sharing tips & hints of things we do around the home.
In the 7 C's Cafe we have a saying, " a load of laundry a day keeps Mt. Dirty Laundry away."

I am so thankful that I have come up with a laundry plan that works for our home. Each day (except Sunday) I do one load of laundry (well most days...). I place it in the washer when the boys get up in the morning. I switch it to the dryer before I take them to the bus stop and during my afternoon cleaning time I fold it, hang it and put it away! After lots of rearranging this is my laundry week:

Monday – Towels & Sheets (new sheets are put on beds)

Tuesday – Boys Clothes

Wednesdays – Whites (pick out kids clothes for the week, we have an extra hour this morning do to late start.. this saves us lots of time every morning not having to pick what to wear)

Thursday – Coffeemate's Clothes

Friday – Girls Clothes

Saturday – My Clothes

What is your plan to keep Mt. Dirty Laundry expolding in your home?

Whole Grain First Ingredient

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:24:14 PST

The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing products with a whole grain listed as the first ingredient. Now every cereal with the white check has more whole grain than any other single ingredient, with the same great taste. You will see whole grain as the first ingredient on the ingredient list, indicating that whole grain is the first and most prevalent ingredient.

According to Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of "The Doctors," identifying whole grain products can be challenging. Shoppers can look for cues on the front of the box, but they need to read the ingredient list to know if they are getting products with whole grain as the first ingredient. Ingredient lists detail ingredients in order of prevalence, and if the words "whole" or "whole grain" are followed by a grain like wheat or oats, it means the food contains more whole grain than any other single ingredient. Here´s how to determine if your cereals have whole grain as a first ingredient:

People really want to make healthy eating decisions, but there are a lot of messages vying for their attention in the supermarket. This can be especially true when it comes to determining which foods have a meaningful amount of whole grain. Dr. Stork has some additional recommendations to help you include whole grain easily into your diet. They include:

Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day´s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient.

Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack.

Don´t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don´t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.

Check out Dr. Travis Stork in this brief video on how to find whole grain.

Make a commitment to incorporate more whole grain into your family´s diets by starting their day with a bowl of cereal with the white check, including:

Cheerios®

Lucky Charms®

Cinnamon Toast Crunch®

Honey Nut Cheerios®

Total®

For more information on the importance of whole grain and a chance to enter the "Fast Lane for Whole Grain" sweepstakes visit www.WholeGrainNation.com. Visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/d537/ to download a printable coupon for $1.75 off the purchase of any (2) cereals with the white check today!

When Doing It Yourself Isn't the Best

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:05:00 PST

Hope deferred makes the heart sick...-Proverbs 13:12 (AMP)

Sarah, though she had God's promise of a nation of kids and grand kids, Abraham's wife was too anxious to wait (ever feel this way?) for God to make it happen. So she developed her own do - it - yourself method (ever done that?) Sarah asked her servant Hagar to sleep with her husband. (Really?) Hagar became pregnant and as soon as she had the baby, Sarah treated the new mom like yesterdays old news (Ugh?)

Eventually, God did fulfill His promise, (God is so good) despite Sarah's impatient efforts, although Sarah was more than ninety years old when she became pregnant. (well maybe if she didn't take matters into her own hands?)

Sarah had her own child, but it was on God's terms, not her own.

Proverbs 31:30

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:35 PST

" Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised." Proverbs 31:30 NCV

Chocolate Chip Flaxseed Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:06 PST

Today I am linking up with Mama's Losin It Mama Kat's Writers Workshop. I have chosen option #3 Create an "instructional" post where you show readers how to do something cool or useful or yummy. (inspired by two very cute little girls)

Being healthy never tasted so good! Flaxseed helps women offset problems with dry skin, dandruff and premature aging. And you can easily work it into your diet by sprinkling some into your baked goods. Each one of these cookies has more healthy antioxidants that promote breast and colon health than 10- cups of broccoli.

What you will need:

cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 cup heart healthy substitute
1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
1 T vanilla extract
3/4 cup natural brown sugar
1/2 cup of unbleached natural granulated sugar
1 egg
12 oz package dark chocolate chips

What you will need to do:

cream butter, flaxseed meal and sugars till well mixed
add egg and vanilla
separate bowl combine flour, salt and soda. Mix thoroughly and stir into wet ingredients
Add Chocolate chips
Drop onto cookie sheet using a medium sized melon baller or large spoon
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes

Makes 22 large cookies

To learn more about Writer's Workshop or to get inspired by my handy dandy writing prompt generator filled with over 600 writing prompts, click here!!

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noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:18:29 PST

Every woman is in the process of becoming in one way or another. You and I are becoming wiser with every lesson we learn. You and I are becoming stronger with every challenge we face. You and I are becoming more attractive as God’s presence grows in our lives. This is why I write on Cup of Joe with Jeanie, to help you live a vibrant Christian life as I am growing in mine. This is a sojourney … you and I.

It seems like we as women are always wanting to become something new. There is this overwhelming feeling of I’m not there yet, and I’m not even sure I’m going to arrive! What exactly do we long to become? The good news is that our journeys are making us into someone new, someone stronger, and someone more beautiful. Cup of Joe with Jeanie is about helping us experience our own life’s journey.

Have you ever felt disconnected from what the Bible is saying? I have too!
Have you ever wondered how to apply it to you own life? Me too! We all have struggles with Scripture.. So I will be blogging with notes and practical tips that will help us connect with Scriptures in a whole new way!

At issue are short notes on what the Bible says about life topics and issues.

Relationships will be discussed with ways to strengthen our friendships and interpersonal skills. Practical advice for dealing with all kinds of people from spouses and in laws to co-workers and neighbors

Conversations will give us percolating questions to reflect on as we read the Bible.

What’s the point? Will focus on Scripture passages and their relevance to today, challenging us to grow in our relationship with God through Scripture.

Bible Book Introductions that will explore the background of the books of the bible.

Wise Words outlines principles from Proverbs that apply to everyone’s life.

He Is: introduces us to who God is. Scripture is full of verses that He reveals Himself to us. We will also ponder each attribute of God and how it affects how we think and live.

Be Still & Know helps us connect with Him.

Life Issues tackles some of the toughest questions women face today.

Have you ever been reluctant to have people in your home or even in your life – Hospitality 101 will be talking about how we can bring others into our lives without feeling guilt for not being perfect

Beauty Becomes Her reveals ways to accentuate both your inner and outer beauty.

“All About Men” will give us some insight into the opposite sex and good counsel for how to handle certain situations that may arise. Provide tips on getting along with the men we love.

What’s in a Word? offering insights into the meanings of phrases you will see throughout the Bible.

“What’sOld? What’s New? What’s It to You? Let’s find out what the Old and New Testaments have to do with today.

“Ask Me Anything” are interviews with the women of Scripture as if they are our own friends or mentors.

Adding more recipes to Simple & Scrumptious as well as fresh ideas for your kitchen enjoyment.

I am also going to share some quizzes and some monthly to-lists.

The Bible may have been written thousands of years ago but it carries a message that is for today. The Bible has something to say about everything to say about everything we deal with in life. But sometimes it is difficult to know how to make the connection. Join me as we understand a little more about how God is a part of our life's journey. The journey that makes us recognize our need for God, for faith. The beauty of Christianity is that we don’t have to be perfect. The message of Christianity is that God loves us despite our imperfections! It is my prayer that God’s Word will impact our lives, and the fun posts will provide you with insight into the woman you are becoming in Christ throughout your own life journey. We are all in various stages of our personal and spiritual journeys. None of us have arrived. I hope that this blog will meet you where you are each day as you embrace the joy of the journey, growing and developing into all that God has for you. One step forward… one day at a time.. one lesson at a time. So let the journey continue… and may Cup of Joe with Jeanie help you discover and embrace the full measure of life, love and hope God has for you and I as His precious daughters.

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10 Week One Thing Weight Loss Eating Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:33:33 PST

The beginning of the year is here again; time to start another diet. This year try an uncomplicated approach to eating healthier. I found this in Kenneth Cooper's book Start Strong, Finish Strong.

Week 1-5 Cut out the five most unhealthy foods and or drinks in your diet. As you eliminate one unhealthy food or drink each week, focus on products high in trans fats, saturated fats, sugar, or alcohol.

Week 6-10: Add healthy foods - such as

extra fruits and plenty of veggies
a daily intake of whole grains like oatmeal
healthy fats including those in cold-water fish and nuts.

What do you plan on adding or subtracting in your diet this year?

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I'm Forgiven

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:24:33 PST

Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

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I'm spoiled!

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:45:00 PST

I am spoiled. Yep, I said it. "I AM SPOILED!"

See as a daughter to the King of Kings I am given the gift of grace and peace without even deserving it. I have sinned, I have rebelled, I have made unwise choices but my Father in heaven still lavishes upon me grace and peace.

Sure, I admit that I am spoiled, but I do not want to be a spoiled brat! You know the one that receives an abundance of gifts that they do not deserve and they are unappreciative of what they have been given.

In Ephesisans 1:1-2 the apostle Paul opens up the letter to the believers of Ephesus with a greeting that reminds us that God our Father pours into our lives grace and peace, gifts that are unmerited and undeserving.

If God, the creator of the heavens and earth wants to give me a gift that I did not do anything for then I am going to show Him how much I love Him for it. I am going to sing for joy at the top of my lungs, lift up my arms in praise, dance, jump, shout in thanksgiving!!!

That is why I am beginning a journal of blessings & giggles. A journal where I can write down all the things that I am thankful for. This will be a part of my daily worship, a time that I may set aside each day to let my Father know how much I love Him, how thankful I am for the gifts he presents to me everyday.

Will you join me?

How pleased our Heavenly Father will be when He hears these words each day from our lips. Just as I was delighted to see my sons face at the beginning of Christmas break when I told him that I was giving him a homework free holiday. The words not only came out of his mouth but so did they come from his eyes ... oh his eyes sparkled with relief in knowing that I was giving him time off from the pressures and the struggles that he has with the daily tasks that school drains him with. He repeated many Thank yous and smiles. This gave me much satisfaction as a mom to know that I have presented him with a gift, but I received so much more delight when he genuinely thanked me for the gift.

What are you thankful for?

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Last Years Most Read Posts

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:17:36 PST

Zombie Church

A latte about me

Why a Cup of Joe with Jeanie

Mom Psalms

UNtangling Christmas

Apple Nachos

Promise MOMents

31 Days to Clean: Mission Statement

Maybe it's not actually giving up

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High Heels in High Places

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:38:45 PST

Available on Amazon.com

Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes by Rhonda Rhea. Getting a woman as excited about God as she is about shoes may seem impossible. But this humorous road map to spiritual heights manages with the perfect pairing of Jesus and heels.
Cute shoes pictured throughout will keep you reading to discover what wearing whites after Labor Day has to do with disobeying the bible, how buying the right size relates to enduring trials, and why getting a pedicure corresponds with trusting in Christ. And although you probably don't need coercion to talk about shoes, you can use the included discussion guide to help other women become excited about walking with God.

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No Christmas Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:15:39 PST

So I began my morning enjoying being snuggled up in my new blanket and pillows from my mommy, drinking my coffee and catching up with my Facebook friends. I scanned through messages of Christmas moments and special wishes of love, joy, hope, and peace and scrolled through many beautiful pictures of their Christmas adventures.

If you are to go to my Facebook timeline you will not see any pictures of our Christmas adventure. Why?

We did not take any. It is not that I forgot my camera, it is because we were so involved with the moment that it never crossed our minds. But with that their are memories that will be cherished forever in our hearts with no need for pictures.

For example: Half a' cup received a music jewelry box from my brother ... After she opened it and he assisted her with winding it up, the music began to play it stopped time. She leaned down and watched the miniature dancer twirl. Her eyes lighted up with much delight. The entire family sat quietly in amazement as she was experiencing the Christmas spirit.
Had I been trying to capture the picture of that moment trying to get the perfect shot I might have missed the true spirit of that moment. Sure, I could have looked back years from now and remembered how excited she was to receive the jewelry box while flipping through picture albumns.. but that picture could not have re-created the moment that is captured in our hearts and minds forever!

I am in no way saying that pictures are bad, I am just saying that the C Family Christmas 2011 is one that will be on the books of our hearts instead of our FaceBook.

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Merry Christmas 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:00:13 PST

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 28

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:15:00 PST

Luke 2:6-7

Jesus was born in a stable and was laid in an animal's feeding trough. While this isn't the place you would expect a king to sleep, it was all Joseph and Mary had available on this miraculous night. Using bedsheets, create a "stable" big enough for the family to huddle in. Use a flashlight for a lantern, and choose stuffed animals for the animals that may have been present when Jesus was born. Talk with your children about the sights, sounds and smells of the stable. This humble dwelling was the birthplace of our Savior and King.

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 27

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:09:00 PST

Matthew 2:1-6

The Magi were distinguished men from the East who traveled a great distance to honor Jesus after His birth. They followed a star that eventually led them to the Christ child. Take your children on a journey throughout your home, searching for the hidden star in each room. These could be star ornaments, stickers or simply stars drawn on paper. Conclude your search in front of your Christmas tree, and consider allowing each child to place the star of his or her choice on the tree as a symbol of your (and the Magi's) journey.

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 26

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:37 PST

Luke 2:15-20

Encourage your children to dress up like shepherds. Help them put on a bathrobe or large towel secured with a belt. Place a smaller towel on their heads, and hold it in place with a bandana or headband.
Explain that shepherds were considered unimportant men. So it was a surprise that God chose them to be the very first to hear the message of Jesus' birth. This surprise announcement showed that baby Jesus was a gift for all people, not just for the rich and famous.

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 25

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:08:30 PST

Hebrews 1:6,14

Cut out the shape of an angel, no more than 5 inches high, in a piece of dark construction paper. Then help each child cut an angel shape in his own paper. Give everyone a flashlight and dim the room. Using your flashlight, read Luke 2:8-14. When you get to verse 9, shine the flashlight beam through your paper so that an angel appears on the wall. When you read verse 13, have the whole family project their own angels onto the wall. Angels are God's messengers. Throughout history, they have delivered important messages to various people. But a "great company" of angels announced the most important event since the beginning of the world — Christ's birth!

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 24

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:39:38 PST

Luke 2:1-5

Joseph and Mary's trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem was more complicated than a holiday road trip to see relatives. The total distance they traveled was only about 80 miles, but since Joseph was walking and Mary (pregnant with Jesus) was riding a donkey, it took them almost a week to make the trip.
To help your kids better understand Joseph and Mary's journey, use an atlas or online program such as Google Maps to plot the way to a destination about 80 miles from your house. If your children were traveling on foot, what obstacles might they face along the way? Where would they sleep? What would they eat and drink?

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2011 Advent Calendar Day 23

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:59:43 PST

Matthew 1:18-24

Just as Mary was chosen to be the mother of Christ, so Joseph was chosen to be Jesus' earthly father. God showed confidence in Joseph's character when He entrusted the humble carpenter with the raising of His Son. One of the ways Joseph nurtured Jesus was by teaching Him how to make things out of wood. Jesus probably worked as a carpenter until He was 30 years old. Give each child a small hammer, nails and some lightweight pieces of wood. Show them how to hammer a nail and, depending on their ability, nail pieces of wood together. Imagine Jesus and Joseph working side by side. What are some things Joseph might have taught Jesus to make?

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WAS JESUS REALLY BORN ON DECEMBER 25TH?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanie Cullip) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:47:44 PST

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Jesus probably was not born on December the 25th. Actually, Jesus probably wasn’t even born during the winter. Luke tells us that shepherds were watching their sheep out in the field at night (Luke 2:8). But during the winter in Bethlehem, sheep had to be kept under cover due to cold weather, rain, and sparse pasture. The shepherds visited by angels were probably out in the fields because the weather was warm.
So why do we celebrate Christmas in the winter? “December 25th was chosen by early Christian leaders for both practical and symbolic reasons” (Ward, 24). The Romans began their most popular annual feast, the Saturnalia, on December 25th. On this date each year, the sun began to turn from a “winter sun” to a “summer sun.” To the Romans, this astronomical change represented the death of winter and the return of the life-giving seasons of spring and summer. This feast was already a part of the early Christians’ lives and seemed an appropriate time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, as well. To Christians the Nativity means that spiritual rebirth is now possible and that life has been renewed for all of humankind.

Ward, K. (Ed.). (1987). Jesus and His Times. Pleasantville, New York: The Reader’s Digest Association.

Wolgemuth, Barbara (2010-02-09). Mom's Bible (NCV) Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

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