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He Reigns!



Advent [noun] – the arrival of a notable person, thing or event.

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Today, November 27, begins the Advent season. It was established (by Martin Luther) to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Messiah, (a second time). Although in ancient times, the book of Isaiah foretold the Jews of Jesus' coming to save them from their sinful ways!

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV)

The Jews, God's chosen people, truly longed for a leader; however, they misrepresented themselves through idol worship, and deceit! Their inability to grasp all God's mercy and goodness, caused them to suffer greatly at the hands of their enemies.

Thank God, Jesus was born to deliver us from our sinful ways and give us hope and a future! Although His life was short here on earth, He reigns in Heaven, which is our divine destination!


Many churches do not practice the Advent season; however, there are some who do. Whether you honor Advent or not, everything that Jesus is, we want to become: Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace! This is what is meant to be Christ like! He walked this Earth to show us how to forgive wholeheartedly, love unconditionally, and receive Salvation! Although Jesus was given gifts at His birth, He is our gift at His death! So Honor Him with Thanksgiving and Praise, from whom ALL Blessings flow!

Haircuts for the homeless: New York City hair stylist swaps salon for the streets

  • Mark Bustos is a 30-year-old hairstylist in Manhattan
  • Every Sunday, Bustos goes around the city offering haircuts to people who can't afford them
  • Bustos began cutting hair for impoverished people on a family visit to the Philippines in May 2012
  • Bustos provides free haircuts to as many as six people every Sunday
By James Gordon

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2730212/Swapping-salon-streets-New-York-City-hair-stylist-transforms-looks-homeless-gives-free-haircuts-day-off.html

“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem! How will you recognize him? You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger!”
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God:
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,” they sang, “and peace on earth for all those pleasing him.”
When this great army of angels had returned again to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on! Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told
us about.” (Luke 2:10-15 TLB)

Salvation came at a cost; but is freely given to all who believe in Jesus!








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