SECRET SANTA GIVES AWAY $100 BILLS

I was listening to KLove radio station this afternoon and I heard a wonderful story of charity that touched my heart. In Reading, Pennsylvania last night, a Secret Santa gave away $100 bills to unsuspecting residents of the city. Every now and then there comes along a wonderful story, but this kind of charity is exceptionally rare. It was reported that the Santa handed out $20,000 to residents of the poorest district in this Pennsylvania town. 

The gracious donor had read somewhere that Reading, Pa was designated as America's poorest city with a population of 65,000 plus. Santa wanted to make a difference and he stayed for several hours to bless the lives of those who lived in this community. This Santa, who wishes to remain anonymous, arrived at a bus terminal in Reading and started handing out $100 bills - one right after another!  One resident told the local paper, "I was brought up to believe that you take care of your family... but I can't find a job!" When he was approached by the Secret Santa, he wept as he received the generous offering. Then he said, Santa patted him on the shoulder and told him, "You're a good man!" 

Santa is a wealthy businessman who got this wonderful tradition from a friend who had passed away a few years ago. He will be traveling to other cities in the next few weeks to spread an abundance of faith, hope and charity to those who may be suffering in this fallen economy.  

Through a generous example of charity, one man has certainly lifted the burdens of many.  He is the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas, for in Matthew 25: 37-40 it is written, "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."Written by Linda Sumner Urza, One fine day.

THE GREAT I AM

We heard the story first before the world was created. Heavenly Father told us of His plan of happiness to all of His beloved children. Out of love, He would let us come down from the royal courts on high, to live in a world where we would be free to choose from good and evil, and of our own desire to live with Him again. Because of temptations, Father knew that it would be difficult for us; we would need power beyond that of our own spiritual strength in order to be rescued from death and sin. Our Father provided a Savior to lead us back into His presence.

Jehovah, out of His great love for Heavenly Father and for us, volunteered to come down from an exalted place to sacrifices His life, for ours. Jesus would face tremendous trials and difficulties while in His mission upon the earth, yet through Him, a way was provided for us to return to our heavenly home. We are able to call upon the powers of heaven through our faith in His example, teachings and the commandments. At the very heart of the commandments is the tremendous love the Father and of His Son.

Upon receiving this information in the pre existence, our hearts were filled with joy at the anticipation of coming to earth. Our Father and His Son had prepared a way for our journey in the everlasting gospel and we rejoiced in this opportunity to prove ourselves worthy.

During the month of December, my blogs will be dedicated to the true meaning of Christmas. Please share these stories with your children, friends and loved ones, that we may all come together as one to spread His light and celebrate His glory.

Many have since told the story of the sacred birth in Bethlehem; a Christ child born in a manger and sent from above to rescue the fall of mankind. Of all the inspired accounts, this ones we treasure the most, for it allows us to feel the tender love and care of the Father and His Beloved Son. In chapter Luke of the bible, there is a beautiful account of the birth of Jesus. Each detail of this story renews our faith that Heavenly Father has prepared the way for all His children to reenter into His presence, for Jesus is the pathway home from a weary journey. Written by Linda Sumner Urza, One fine day

The Bible Christmas Story

Luke Chapter 2, King James Version

Luke 2 in the New Testament is the sacred account of the birth of Jesus Christ. 

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherd abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.