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Many Christians consider that Christmas should not be celebrated, because of doctrinal reasons or what... and here are some of them... see below:

The World Book Encyclopedia defines "Christmas" as follows: "The word Christmas comes from "Cristes Maesse", an early English phrase that means "Mass of Christ." (1) It is interesting to note that the word "Mass", as used by the Roman Catholics, has traditionally been rejected by the so-called Protestants, such as Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Pentecostals and so on. The word "Mass" is strictly a Catholic word and thus, so is "Christ-Mass."

As previously stated, the word "Mass" in religious usage means a "death sacrifice." The impact of this fact is horrifying and shocking; for when the millions of people are saying, "Merry Christmas", they are literally saying "Merry death of Christ!"

Well, did I read that "Mass of Christ" is equally the "Death of Christ"... so I think the root word of MASSACRE is MASS...???... Having thought of that, Ah I'm a genius! hahahaha...

If many of you thinks that celebrating Christmas is an "irregularity" which many Christians err to do every year during December... Isn't our Lord was branded as "Friend of Sinners" because he sits and ate and drink in the table with Zacchaeus and even publican friends of Matthew? Does make it inconvenient with Pharasites, sorry rather, with the Pharisees and Scribes? Well does it make you feel inconvenient for us who celebrate the truth that once long time ago Christ was born... I will celebrate His nativity for it has a place in HISTORY!

It's my personal conviction because I love my Lord so much that I would like to treasure everything pertaining to Him and make it rich in my mind and soul... besides, how I tell others about his birth was for ME! He came for me... because our relationship is too personal... Why should other people prohibit me nor tell me I'm wrong to commemorate the birth of my Beloved? Well many says, "love is crazy"... you'll do everything for the person you loved even the whole world says you're stupid or crazy... I would rather be identified "Friend of Pagans" so that my pagan friends may know the truth the reason why He was born... so that He may die for them...

Having said that, liberty or personal conviction is our only escape but remember in 1 Cor.10:23 Paul said... "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not."..... hahahaha.... kasi nga hindi naman lagi na lang natin reason ang "because was not prohibited nor commanded... ay pwede na!" hahahaha... that's why I based my reasoning in MOTIVE....which is LOVE...greater than faith and hope ;)

Am I being sentimental???,,, What do you call a person who died and gave his life for his friends? Sentimental? EMO? Matyr? or crazy? If Christmas means, the death of Christ... So be it, I will celebrate also His death, for His death brought life in me... and I will also celebrate His resurrection for it brought power in my Salvation He gave me... I WILL CELEBRATE CHRIST AND EVERYTHING IN HIM WITH MY LIFE...

Since I have the luxury to do it then I will do it, why not?... Merry Christ-Birth to all... jon sosito

Wise Men still seek the Messiah

{ Ref. Matthew 2:1-12 }

by Jon Sosito


In the event of the wise men who look after the King of the Jews... It was not revealed to them His name but they were blessed for them to know His birth... And they saw the star that will guide them where the king supposed to be, they did not hesitate to make the journey even they know it will take them a long travel and probably months to get there to a strange place of hope...

Why seek the King of the Jews, for they were not of the kin of Israel? They could be rich and influencial in their land, having dominion and rulers of their own people... What shall benefit them? Unlikely to many rich people's past time, striking that little white ball in the field and fill-up that hole of unsatisfaction... but I know its fun... :D

They were called wise because they are knowledgeable and intellectual enough in their own skills, talents and abilities... For they were learnt people... wise isn't it? The most I may consider them wise because they search for the Messiah... For we are all fools not considering seeking after God... no not one... They were also considered wise as having gifts for the king there were looking for... If their journey was the most exciting and fulfilling travel, to meet the young child is PRICELESS! The King of kings and the Lord of lords...

Truly if anyone seek Christ in their life, then you are wise... A lot of wise men still searching for the Messiah and for us who have found Him... Let us be a light or even that star to guide them at the feet of the Savior of their life...

Search Him now while you can still find Him... and your long and tiring journey in sin shall found rest in His forgiveness and LOVE...





hay... nawa laging ganito ang laman ng utak ko... hehehe... wish ko lang...jon

WHAT IS CHRISTMAS WITHOUT JESUS?

{ Ref. Luke chp 1:26-35; chp 2:1-20 }
by Jon Sosito

Life shall not be exceedingly abundantly without Christ... HE WAS BORN TO DIE...

to die for me and for you...

people are dying around us... just one month ago a 6 year old boy died with cancer and three days ago the father of our member died... may be the question is WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT CHRIST?... Could this be the matter of our living?...

Many of us shall be BUSY buying GIFTS... and have set aside the true meaning why HE was born... greeting each one with "Happy Holidays"??... and I think it is unchristian to greet someone like that... what happen to "Merry Christ-birth" greetings? and putting an "X" mark instead of Christmas, Christ became unknown in "xmas"...

I heard there will be a Christmas "Party"... then I laughed... party? OK, that's it! Let's go! Kill-Joy daw kasi ang mga Kristiano, dahil walang party, puro Word of God daw kasi at singing Carol songs then fellowship tapos uwian...teka may kainan muna pala bago uwian...hahaha... parang Cinderella, kailan bago mag-12-midnight ay makauwi na... hahaha...

How do we really remember the birth of Christ? ... Well I cannot talk about His birth without mentioning His death... Because it is the purpose of His first coming... whereas is most celebrated and awaited... But if we talk about His second coming, many may be resentful... kasi marami pang mga pangarap sa buhay na gustong makamit at bata pa daw sila :D ...in a twinkling of an eye... in a moment... at the last trump...

It is to remind us that if He fulfilled His earthly birth... He will fulfill also as it was said "I come, quickly"....

It's a hard life...seem to be a long hard fight... but when you're in Love with Christ... you'll wait for your Love... and Christ did it for LOVE... even this world is filled with sorrow... we must always live for Him AS we also did it for LOVE... He came for LOVE... and that LOVE IS EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANT for all of us!!!