Here's an interesting Artificial Intelligence Overview: ~"Seeing people saved" refers to witnessing spiritual transformation, often through evangelism and living a Christ-like life, bringing joy to believers as individuals accept faith, a core Christian goal focused on rescuing people from sin and finding eternal life. It involves sharing the Gospel, prayer, showing compassion, and seeing others not just as people, but as "souls" with divine potential, a perspective requiring God's help to see past barriers like prejudice or perceived sinfulness. ~

Well, well, it is after all is said and done, another day, and one where we all have the opportunity to pause and thank God for it, and, for His provisions and blessings. It is Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and, I welcome you to today's visit. Our local fellowship of believers referred to as Mims Baptist, the choir and orchestra performed our annual Christmas musical this past Sunday evening. We had worked on the music for months. The program ended up being right at 2 hours. We had a variety of musical presentations, some great dialogue was shared, and, some of the selected songs made one feel the very presence of God Himself. They did. They really did. At the end of the music, it became quiet. Our Sr. Pastor, Dr. Jerry Chaddick came to the stage and he briefly shared who Jesus is and why He came. He asked people to consider their own life situation in relation to knowing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. He did. He really did. There was a prayer and then those who prayed to receive Jesus were asked to raise their hands. A number of hands went up in the crowd of nearly 2,000 people. Now, let me put this way. This is what I'm talking about! Lives were changed for time and eternity. And, that my friend is what Bethlehem and Calvary are all about. If you in some way stumble upon this poorly written prose and you feel a need to know more about this Jesus who came to seek and to save sinners, just like me, and, yes, just like you. The truth: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (Gospel of John, Chapter 3, Verse 16)  If you have interest it is the Holy Spirit of God speaking to you. Send me a response and I will do my best to answer or clarify any questions you have. Thanks be to God for His working among us. Amen.

 

I mentioned the other day how that I am feeling better this year about maybe keeping at it in the Santa program. Feeling better does not indicate the full situation in terms of wear and tear. We had a major event to attend coming up this next Saturday and they had some scheduling snafus, therefore, they said they were sorry but they needed to cancel. Did I feel bad towards them? Not in any way. I thanked them and wished them a Merry Christmas. They thought that was so kind, but, in reality, it gives us an entire Saturday to focus on not only recovering some but preparing for our family Christmas. Part of writing these blogs is sharing stuff that happens, yep, even to me. While I continue to feel better this year it does not mean I am free from being tired. Yesterday afternoon I was talking to our eldest son, Chris, on the phone, like I do every day, typically, on his way home from work. I'll cut to the chase. I fell asleep while I was on the phone. It turned out to be real funny because there was this long pause and I'm not sure but I think maybe he said "Hello, are you there?" There was some laughter on the part of those in the same area with me, and, I, like George Washington and the cherry tree, (which is most likely a made up story), mine isn't, I confessed that I could not tell a lie and told him that I had dozed off. He told me to rest up and we ended the call and I went back to sleep. I'm still feeling better this year. I am. I really am. But, I suppose age has its way of voicing its concern. Oh well, I'm mostly awake now and little Miss Biscuit is asleep in my lap. Y'all enjoy the season to its fullest while always knowing personally why those Wise Men fell down and worshiped. Amen? Amen!