Today Is Christmas, CHRISTMAS ISN'T CHRISTMAS

He was born to live for you (Isaiah 9:6),
Born to lay the foundation for your life,
Existed to show you all He can do for you,
Proved His love through Calvary ordeal,
Died in your stead,
Born to save you,
Raised to justify you,
Coming back to take you for another enjoyment galore,
He desires to meet you and dine with you;
Have you been to Jesus for His cleansing blood?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Christmas isn't Christmas until you give your life to Jesus.

Today is  Christmas so let listen/watch This song to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour JESUS CHRIST, Title Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  

See the Video & Lyrics below Enjoy! Enjoy!! Enjoy!!!. By Michael Henry & Justin Robinett’s “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays "

"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
We've been waiting all year for this night
And the snow is glistening on the trees outside
And all the stockings are hung by the fire side
Waitng for Santa to arrive
And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmastime and
All the kids will see
The gifts under the tree

It's the best time of the year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmastime is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you his love
And everybody's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

Bells are ringing
It's time to scream and shout (scream and shout)
And everybody's playing cause school's out
Celebrating this special time we share
Happiness cause love is in the air

And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmastime and
All the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It's the best time of the year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
>From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmastime is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you his love
And everthing's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

No matter what your holiday
It's a time to celebrate
And put your worries aside (worries aside)
And open up your mind (open up your mind)
See the world right by your side
It's Christmastime
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmastime is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you his love
And everything's okay
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays

WHY CHRISTMAS?

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Christmas is a happy time for almost everyone. For us as Christians, it's a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. We marvel at the fact that the Son of God humbled Himself and was born into the world.

But in the midst of all the celebrations, we need to pause and reflect on why He came.

First, Jesus Christ came to proclaim good news to the poor; to those who are spiritually hurting. He came to heal the broken-hearted.

Medical science has found ways to reduce and even remove pain. But there is no cure for a broken heart.

Jesus came to set us free from the bondage of sin. Jesus came to open our spiritual eyes to our spiritual need. He came to lift up those who are crushed by life. He came to give us abundant life.

Jesus came to give us hope and a future. He came to give His life for us. Jesus said, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many".

He came to die so that we will live. Jesus Christ came to this earth to seek and save those of us who are lost, just as a shepherd seeks a lost sheep.

So in all of this hustle and bustle, wrapping paper, and brightly coloured lights, let's get down to the bottom line.

Christmas is about God sending His Son to die on a cross. He was born to die, to give us eternal life. He came to give us eternal inheritance in the Kingdom of God.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Christmas.

Scriptural Reading: John 10:7-21

"The biggest public toilet in the world" A glass cube and in the middle of nature

Last month, Ichihara City officially opened what it called "the biggest public toilet in the world." A grand gesture that is slightly misleading — it is in fact the largest plot of land for a single toilet — but nonetheless, it's not to be sniffed at.

The toilet, which is conveniently located in front of Itabu Station on the Kominato Railway Line, is boxed in glass and sits smack in the middle of a spacious garden of potted flowers and plants. For privacy, and to fend off any peeping Toms, there is a two-meter-high fence surrounding the garden.

It's a bold use of a lot of space, and that made it odd enough for the press to investigate: NHK ran a video report, as did Asahi on ANN News, while several national newspapers ran articles — not to mention all the blogs that redistributed the story.

Though its strangeness has had quite a few commentators focusing on the quirkiness of the project, with some criticizing it as a waste of space and funds — it cost around ¥10 million — not so many have looked into the "why?" behind it.

"There used to be no public toilets suitable for tourists' use (here)," said an official from Ichihara City Tourism Promotion Department, who explained that Ichihara is an area that attracts a lot of sightseers in spring because of its abundance of natural beauty, which includes flourishing cherry trees and mustard fields.

The area might be beautiful, but the only toilets available for visitors were botton benjo, unattractive pit toilets that appeared old-fashioned and unclean. Those original pit toilets were installed for train passengers at Itabu Station. But with infrequent trains and the area still being popular, many visitors now come by car. "We wanted to create toilets that drivers and their passengers could use as well," the official said.

But why make it so unusual? According to the official, it's hoped that the toilet will become a tourist attraction for visitors to next year's Ichihara City Art Festival, which is currently in its planning stages. The festival is a government-led initiative to improve the area through the "renovation of public facilities with the help of arts," which they hope will attract more tourists and boost the region's economy.

With all this in mind, a budget of ¥10 million seems less bizarre for a single toilet, as does the choice of designer — Sou Fujimoto, a globally prominent figure who recently rocketed to international fame with his company's winning proposal for the new Taiwan Tower, the "21st Century Oasis," a startling design inspired by the banyan tree.

Fujimoto was recommended by Fram Kitagawa, art director of Art Front Gallery, the organization that Ichihara city entrusts with the management of its arts festival.

"I thought it would be quite interesting. Public lavatories are something both private and public, so designing them can be a very motivating challenge for architects," explained Fujimoto in an email interview. "I was also enthusiastic about the fact that Itabu Station is surrounded by such wonderful wildlife. I thought it was a great opportunity to rethink the relationship between architecture and nature."

That relationship with nature, however, is not yet fully realized. Most of the images that have been published in the media so far were taken on April 6, the day of the toilet's official opening ceremony. The view of numerous plant pots laid out on the ground surrounding the loo led some onlookers to question the budget and design. But the area had only just completed its first stage of construction, and the soil has yet to settle properly. Since nothing could be planted, the pots were in fact ad hoc improvisation for the opening. The city assures everyone that in the future, the garden will resemble Fujimoto's original concept — a wild grassland area with trees lining the fence.

The fact that the toilet is only for women, which city officials say is simply to keep the number of users and queues manageable, may also change.

"I'm hoping to discuss with the city making the toilet open to both women and men in the future," said Fujimoto. "As an architect, I'd rather prefer the toilet was used by everyone, regardless of sex. That would enable more people to share the experience."

In the meantime, Fujimoto has designed another toilet, which is adjacent to the garden and available for both men and women to use.

The architect himself hasn't actually used the glass-encased toilet, though he did sit on it its basin at the opening ceremony. "I could enjoy the spectacular view while still feeling protected," he said. "No other toilet would allow you a feeling like that."

 

 

 

Culled from Yahoocom

Some 10 Things Wives Want to Hear From Their Husbands

These are some 10 more things wives want to hear from their husbands.

1. “I’m your biggest fan.” Everyone wants someone to celebrate their wins and encourage them in their struggles. Be sure your wife knows that you will always be there to cheer her on.

2. “I’m thankful for the little things you do.” If your wife makes you coffee every morning, appreciate this small act of kindness with thankfulness. Don’t fail to notice the small ways she shows her love to you each day.

3. “Let’s take a walk together.” Show your wife that she’s important by prioritizing your day to set aside time to be with her.

4. “I miss you when we’re apart.” Remind your wife that she is constantly on your mind whether you are at work, in the car or anywhere else. Never take her presence for granted.

5. “I’m here for you.” You won’t always understand everything that your wife is going through. But you can listen and sympathize with her by letting her cry on your shoulder when life gets tough.

6. “You’ll always have me by your side.” No matter what life throws at you— parenting challenges, hard financial decisions or family tragedies—let your wife know that you’re walking with her and will carry her if you need to.

7. “I want to be the man you deserve.” Realize that there will be times when you fail your wife. When you do, apologize, learn from those mistakes, and let her know that you want to be a better husband.

8. “You love others so well.” Be sure she knows that you see the way she interacts with her friends and family. Then be a voice of encouragement to her in these relationships.

9. “I love you more every day.” Never let your wife forget that she is lovely, beautiful and breathtaking. Show her that you will continue to romance her for the rest of your life.

10. “How can I serve you today?” Your wife needs to know that you want to support and serve her in everything she does. Just asking this question will convey to her how much you care.

What are some other things wives want to hear from their husbands? Please share with me below.

 By Mark Merrill

Countdown To Christmas, 1 Day Left. (Silent Night)

Its 1 day left to Christmas so let listen/watch to some Christmas Classic song that will bring us to the right mood, Title Silent Night.  See the Video & Lyrics below Enjoy! Enjoy!! Enjoy!!!.

By Michael Henry & Justin Robinett's version of the Christmas Classic, "Silent Night"

 

1: Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin , mother and child
Holy infant so, tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

2: Silent night, Holy night
Shepherds quake, at the sight
Glory streams from heaven afar
Heavenly, hosts sings Hallelujah.
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.

3: Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

The 10 Dumb Lies Those Lousy Bosses Tell

By its very nature, managing employees requires a certain amount of discretion. However, there's a fine line between discretion and deception that, when crossed, creates resentment and job dissatisfaction.

This post contains 10 lies that I've heard bosses tell in real life, along with suggested true statements that do the job much better.

Please note that some of these lies would be perfectly reasonable to tell if they were true.

1. "I'm paying you a competitive salary." Unless your employees are very stupid, the first thing they'll do after you make this statement is hop on the Web and research average salary levels and find out what people in their position generally get paid. If it's less than they're making, they'll assume that either you're lying or (best case) uninformed. A truth to tell instead: "I'm paying what I can afford to pay."

2. "My job is to make you more successful." It's always a mistake to set expectations for which you can't really deliver the goods. If you're secretly more concerned with your own advancement rather than in being of service to your employees, you'll inevitably create resentment when your actions don't match your fine words. A truth to tell instead: "Your job is to make ME more successful."

3. "We're all one big, happy family." This can only be true if 1) you yourself came from a happy family, and 2) everyone else came from a similar happy family. Chances are, however, that some of your employees come from dysfunctional families, and the last thing you want is for them to bring their family dynamics into the workplace. A truth to tell instead: "I'd like you to be happy working here."

4. "We are following a five-year plan." OK, this one's just silly. Take a look at your five-year plan from a couple of years ago. After you've stopped laughing, take a good long look at how you and your organization really make decisions and prioritize activities. In all likelihood, you're using a three- to 18-month window, like everyone else. A truth to tell instead: "We do our best to adapt."

5. "My brother-in-law was the best person for that job." Who do you think you're kidding? Everybody, including the brother-in-law, knows that he got that position because (gasp!) he's your brother-in-law. Attempting to sugarcoat obvious nepotism as some kind of planned business strategy is embarrassing to everyone involved. A truth to tell instead: "It was either that or me sleeping on the couch."

6. "This is a 9-to-5, salaried job." Yeah and there's a unicorn eating petunias in my garden. Let's face it: In today's business world, there simply aren’t such creatures as a 40-hour workweek for salaried employees. Unpaid overtime has become the norm inside most companies, and it's absurd to pretend otherwise. A truth to tell instead: "If you meet your goals, you get extra vacation days."

7. "There's no truth to those layoff rumors." Though you may want to keep people working hard when they're probably soon to be axed, the minute you deny the rumors, anyone with half a brain will be in their office rewriting their résumé. Pretty much all but the most naive workers know that no layoff rumor is true until it has been officially denied. A truth to tell instead: "Worrying about stuff that might happen is pointless."

8. "Employees are our most valuable asset." Most employees are intelligent enough to realize that most companies, including yours, have plenty of assets that they value more than their employees. This kind of platitude, rather than reassuring employees, simply convinces them that you can't be trusted to tell them the real truth. A truth to tell instead: "I value your contribution."

9. "Your participation is entirely voluntary." Once again, it's fine to say this if it's really true, but most of the time (let's be honest here) what you really mean is that participation is somewhere between "highly encouraged" and "absolutely mandatory." After all, if the activity were truly voluntary, there'd be no need to point it out, right? A truth to tell instead: "I expect full participation."

10. "I will divorce my wife and marry you." A recent study of successful men who have affairs found that (despite their promises) only 3 percent divorce their wives and marry their girlfriends. Giventhat office affairs involving the boss (especially) are a huge distraction and morale killer for everyone involved, why compound the problem by laying a line of BS? A truth to tell instead: "Let's just not go there."
Source:Yahoo.com

Countdown To Christmas, 2 Days Left..(O come all ye faithful)

Its 2 days left to Christmas so let listen/watch to some Christmas Classic song that will bring us to the right mood, Title O come all ye faithful.  See the Video & Lyrics below Enjoy! Enjoy!! Enjoy!!!.

By Mariah Carey version of the Christmas Classic, O come all ye faithful.

 1: O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye
O come ye to Bethlehem
O come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels

CH: O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

And He shall reign forever and ever
And He shall reign forever and ever
For the Lord God, King of kings, reigned
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques

2: O Sing
Choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing Hallelujah
Heaven above
Glory to God
In the Highest

CH: O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

And He shall reign forever and ever
And He shall reign forever and ever