Welcome to my personal opinion!

How has your point of view been determined? On what do you base your belief system? What shapes your opinions?

All of us look at our world around us and interpret what we see based upon our most basic beliefs. This perspective is often referred to as our "worldview." We see what goes on in the world and our world view determines whether we think those things are good or bad, positive or negative. And that worldview also determines how we will react to everything that we encounter. So you see, it really is a matter of perspective.

Up front I will confess that I hold to what is known as a Biblical Worldview. My commitment to the Bible as being the Word of God, and my faith in the One revealed to us in that totally unique book and through His Holy Spirit has provided the lens through which I view the world around me.

So, if you choose to read what I have written there will likely be some things you will agree with and some which you will not. That will be determined by your own personal worldview.

My hope is that what I write will challenge you to better understand what you have chosen to base your worldview upon, and if it is not based on the unchanging Word of God, that you might become convinced, like I am convinced, that His Word is truth and serves to guide the believer through life's journey toward the "abundant life" Jesus promised in John 10:10.

Monday, December 7, 2009

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

Growing up in the 60's and 70's I have seen the traditional "Peanuts" cartoon "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!" many times. One of my favorite parts of the cartoon deals with the scrawny tree Charlie Brown brings for the Christmas pageant. It had only a few needles hanging precariously on the branches, and when he set it down the needles all fell to the stage. Needless to say, the other characters were not too happy with Charlie's selection.

The Christmas tree is a major part of our Christmas tradition. Hear how the Christmas tree originated and what it means to our preparation for receiving the Christ child . . .

Today, the Christmas tree is the center of the season's festivities. Glittering with lights and ornaments, it is a part of the beauty and meaning of Christmas. The Christmas tree originated in Germany during the 1500's. According to legend, Martin Luther wandered into a forest on Christmas Eve and was moved by the beauty of the star-filled sky and its effect upon the fir trees. Wishing to share this loveliness with his family, Luther cut a tree, brought it indoors, and decorated it with candles to represent the glorious heavens he had seen. He compared the Christmas tree, with its top pointing to heaven, to hands folded in prayer, pointing to the throne of grace from which we received our Savior.
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