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God is not dead, nor doth He sleep

Watching the news these past few days has been tough. The elementary school in Connecticut where those teachers and children were murdered is just a little more than two hours away from my apartment in Massachusetts. I have never been to Newtown, but it looks like so many of the idyllic New England small towns through which I have traveled this year, and it seems inconceivable that such a horror could happen there.

I cannot even imagine the pain for those families, losing a loved one so close to the holidays. And even for the many of us whose only connection to Newtown is through our televisions, there may be other reasons to have heavy hearts this year. A newly empty chair at the table, dreams that turned into disappointments, ongoing economic struggles, and so on. 

And yet there is always reason for hope. I believe that very strongly, and the Christmas season is a excellent time for all of us to take a few moments to find ways to renew hope in ourselves.

"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

YouTube | Charlie Brown Christmas

"Glory to God in the Highest, and Earth, Peace, and Good Will toward Men."

"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

Well said, Linus.

Thanks for sharing my little corner of the internet for another year. May God bless you and your families on this Christmas Day, and continue to do so in 2012 and beyond.

- Sarah

Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address

Last year on Christmas Eve, I posted the video from President Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas address to our country, the end of his first year in office:

Senator Rubio's Christmas message for the tea party [VIDEO]

Senator Marco Rubio's office released a video message this week, with a holiday greeting and special thanks to the many tea party activists across the state who helped support his election:

Hello there

Hello, friends. Sorry I haven't posted anything in a few days. I'm not gone, just the real world has intruded a little bit. (Hey, if you want me to be a full time blogger, hit the tip jar and let me know that you appreciate what I'm doing or help me find some of that eeeeeeeevil corporate sellout sponsorship cash that conservative bloggers are always accused of getting.)

The Meaning of Christmas

The Charlie Brown Christmas TV special is one of my favorite Christmas traditions.  I adore how adorably, unapologetically cheesy the show is...but most of all I love how perfectly and simply Charles M. Schulz expresses the "Meaning of Christmas."

Here is the famous scene where Linus helps Charlie remember "what Christmas is all about."

YouTube | Charlie Brown Christmas

"Glory to God in the Highest, and Earth, Peace, and Good Will toward Men."

"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

Merry Christmas to all of you.  May you and your families have a wonderful and blessed holiday season, and a very Happy New Year.

Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address to the Nation

As we get ready to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, I thought a look back almost twenty years ago would be interesting. Here is President Ronald Reagan's Christmas address to our country at the end of his first year in office, 1981:

YouTube | Ronald Reagan's 1981 Christmas Address to the Nation

"The world is full of peril as well as promise. Too many of its people, even now, live in the shadow of want and tyranny."

In addition to commemorating the holiday season, Reagan also has tough, brave words regarding the brutal oppression of the Polish people by its Soviet-backed communist government. Reagan unequivocally condemns the actions of the Polish government, and offers support to the Solidarity movement which would be the driving force in bringing freedom to Poland.

The world owes Ronald Reagan a debt of gratitude for his courageous role in bringing about the end of the Cold War. As we face today new threats from terrorists, rogue nuclear nations, and an unstable world economy, I don't know if we can wait for another "Reagan" to come along and lead us through the troubles. But I do know that I have great faith in the American people, and the power of prayer, and I believe that we will get through this.

God Bless all of you this Christmas season.

Another Reason There's Peace on Earth

From the Orlando Sentinel's Dana Summers:

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God Bless our military and some special prayers for those who are serving overseas during the holidays.

Internet Christmas Story

Here's a fun, modern take on the story of the Nativity...what would happen if Joseph had Facebook and the Three Wise Men were on Twitter...

YouTube | The Digital Story of the Nativity

OMG.  It turns out you can get frankincense and myrrh on Amazon!  Aspiring Magi, check this out...

Great Political Christmas Cards

Some of Florida's most creative political minds aren't saving their talents for campaign ads.  Here is a selection of political Christmas cards (click images to enlarge):

From Saint Petersblog:

From the Southern Strategy Group:

 

My favorite Southern Strategy Group card is still the one from 2008:

Inside: "All the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names."

 
From the Gray Robinson law firm:

Republican or Democrat, hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.