Tag Archives: Christmas

And this is Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jim Jewell

We relish the soft, airbrushed edges of our Christmases that blend the Middle Eastern night of magi and shepherds overseeing the birth of Jesus in peaceful Bethlehem with Currier & Ives snowscapes, carolers and family festivities. Certainly the shattering of … Continue reading →

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A Digital Telling of the Christmas Story

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jim Jewell

Did you all see this Digital Nativity Story. Clever, and a lot of fun. Check it out

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The meaning of Christmas: Immanuel. God with us

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jim Jewell

 We watched a Christmas special a few days ago that weaved a tale to present the real meaning of Christmas, which for that screenwriter was “caring for one another.” People of all faiths and traditions may tire of the commercialism … Continue reading →

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America’s fastest growing church to feed 5,500 unemployed families at Christmastime

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Jim Jewell

The people of 12 Stone Church in Gwinnett County, Georgia, north of Atlanta, responded in miraculous ways to Pastor Kevin Myers’ holiday challenge to express their faith through generosity, with the miracle of Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000 as their … Continue reading →

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Random act of worship 3: silent monks “sing” Hallelujah Chorus

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jim Jewell

This one is a bit less random than this random act and this one, but very creative. The Hallelujah Chorus like I’ve never heard, or seen, it. (Hat-tip to Mom and Dad Payton for sending it).

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Believe: It’s Merry Christmas in America Again

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Jim Jewell

In 2005 our public relations firm, Rooftop, did media outreach for a client that was providing Christmas gifts to children on the Gulf Coast that had been just been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The innovative project sent a Christmas set … Continue reading →

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In D.C., put more in the Salvation Army kettle (and spend less at Giant)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jim Jewell

If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, put a few more dollars in The Salvation Army kettle this year. Their giving is down significantly because Giant foodstores have cut back the time the Army can ring bells outside their … Continue reading →

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Very funny political cartoons for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Jim Jewell
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Another Random Act of Worship. “And He shall reign forever and ever.”

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jim Jewell

This one is better than the last random performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. I wish this happened at every mall food court; it would make the trip to the mall bearable.

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Random act of worship. For he shall reign forever and ever.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jim Jewell

Here’s a good way to give your day a lift as we move toward the holidays. Watch this video of a special event “happened” on Saturday, September 30, 2010. While the Philadelphia Macy’s department store (formerly Wanamaker’s, in Center City) … Continue reading →

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