The most important event in the history of the world is the birth of Jesus. Jesus poured into this world the healing medicine of love and prosperity. The Christmas scripture quotes express the significance of the day of Christmas. The Christmas scripture quotes bear a special place in bringing out the true spirit of Christmas.
- An Advent Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Hays, A Pilgrim's Almanac, p. 196
"Advent is the perfect time to clear and prepare the Way. Advent is a winter training camp for those who desire peace. By reflection and prayer, by reading and meditation, we can make our hearts a place where a blessing of peace would desire to abide and where the birth of the Prince of Peace might take place.
"Daily we can make an Advent examination. Are there any feelings of discrimination toward race, sex, or religion? Is there a lingering resentment, an unforgiven injury living in our hearts? Do we look down upon others of lesser social standing or educational achievement? Are we generous with the gifts that have been given to us, seeing ourselves as their stewards and not their owners? Are we reverent of others, their ideas and needs, and of creation? These and other questions become Advent lights by which we may search the deep, dark corners of our hearts.
- Called to be Witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONNECTIONS, 12-11-94
"…[W]e are called to be witnesses of God's by the love we extend to others; precursors of his justice by our unfailing commitment to what is right and good; lamps reflecting the light of God's Christ in our forgiveness, mercy and compassion; harvesters of souls through our humble and dedicated servanthood."
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