http://christianchatter.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Christian Chatter en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:53:07 GMT 2009-12-28T10:53:07Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963985&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace I receive devotionals in each of my email inboxes.  Depending on where I land each day (I don't often check them all), I like there to be something to remind me of my Lord and Savior.   . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:09:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963985&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-27T01:09:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961316&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace You've probably heard that the Midwest is getting pommeled by a blizzard and ice storm. So far, we have had snow, sleet, high winds, and freezing rain. The roads are in horrible shape, and sadly, my husband, . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:36:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961316&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Sherrie H. 2009-12-24T06:36:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960620&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Think you know the story of Jesus' birth? You might be surprised. Watch this video and check your knowledge.     Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:13:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960620&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Cathi H. 2009-12-23T18:13:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960559&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace   Does Obama Enjoy Offending Americans?   by Marilyn Mackenzie     An article I read today asked, “Why have Americans come to tolerate, embrace and . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:32:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960559&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-23T17:32:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959913&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Samples, Savings and Coupons Galore! Merry Christmas! Free Samples, Printable Coupons, Christmas Dinner on a Budget and Deals. Have a Merry Christmas!     . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:58:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959913&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-23T06:58:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958726&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace From CNSNews.com The New York City-based Catholic League has erected a life-size Nativity scene at the heart of New York’s Central Park, hoping the display will remind . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958726&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-22T15:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956402&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Big List of Free Samples, Christmas Goodies and More 12/21 Including Large list of free 2010 Calendars, Freebies for Kids, Christmas Freebies, Free Digital Prints and More.   . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:07:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977956402&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-21T05:07:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955281&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Weekend Free Samples, Coupons, Goodies & New RECALLS 12/20     Become Beauty - Free Weekender Sample Kit (US & Australia) http://tinyurl.com/dxtal3 . . . Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:48:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977955281&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-20T04:48:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954123&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace     I love this!  Hey, why not.  Why do all the flashing Christmas lights have to have music that goes with reindeers running over Grandma? Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:26:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954123&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-19T05:26:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954112&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace   Our pastor encouraged us to spend half as much on Christmas presents this year as lasts and to give money instead to Living Water International.  We'll be having . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:14:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954112&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-19T05:14:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951842&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace If you ever doubt that you can make a difference in this world, a video like this one shows that you can.  One man made a huge difference in his community.  Click the link to see how. . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:53:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951842&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-17T19:53:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940363&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Faith of Our Forefathers by Marilyn Mackenzie     As I read an article - before Thanksgiving - about the faith of the pilgrims, the settlers, and our founding fathers, . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:29:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940363&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-10T07:29:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951933&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace   I enjoy watching Animal Cops. It is so heart wrenching to see that a cat or dog or baby has been left out on the street like a piece of trash. These dedicate obedient Animal Cops dedicate their . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:01:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951933&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace amy s. 2009-12-17T21:01:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951896&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace The man who played Joseph in a live nativity says, "If I were God, I couldn't give up my son.  The world would be out of luck."   John . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:17:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951896&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-17T20:17:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951297&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace On this day in history: *  1843 - Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published. The "social conversion" of Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve may be seen as a literary symbol (based . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:56:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951297&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Michael C. 2009-12-17T13:56:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950820&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace FREE SAMPLES, COUPONS & FAMILY FUN FOR 12/16 - 12/17       Family Fun Notes and Coupons (Check out these Printable Coupons to use with your family.) http://tinyurl.com/yfuu96n . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:30:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950820&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-17T02:30:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950662&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace It is was the lazy dog days of summer when I went to the Dog Days of Summer party. Our city of Lynn, Ma puts on a dog show. Everyone with dogs and kids go on down to the show. It was an incredible time. . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:17:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950662&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace amy s. 2009-12-17T00:17:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950205&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Have you heard yet of the Advent Conspiracy?  I hadn't until I started seeing the articles on Google Trends and Yahoo! News.  In some ways, I think these people have the right idea.  Let . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:41:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950205&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Sarah (I want points) 2009-12-16T18:41:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950134&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Here's what it says:   I am signing this petition to urge members of Obama's Federal Communications Commission (the FCC) and everyone in Washington to reject any and all efforts to censor, . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950134&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-16T18:00:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945218&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Chuck Norris' book, Black Belt Patriotism , already a best seller, is being released again, this time with a 64 page commentary.   World Net Daily says: Norris tackles . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:17:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945218&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-13T20:17:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944543&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Weekend Savings - Coupons, and F*reebies Galore!!!     Free Betty Crocker Printable Holiday Gift Tags http://tinyurl.com/ydfxq7k   . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:44:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944543&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-13T03:44:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943293&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace   *Twas a few weeks before Christmas* *When all through our land,*   *Not a Christian was praying* *Nor taking a stand.*   . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:34:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943293&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-12T00:34:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943118&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Sign the "I Helped Save Christmas" Petition and get a free I Love CHRISTmas static window cling.   The petition says:   As a concerned citizen, . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:58:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943118&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-11T21:58:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942775&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace On this day in history: *  1518 - Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli, 34, was elected People's Preacher at the Old Minster Church in Zurich, where he continued as pastor for the remaining 13 years of . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:36:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942775&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Michael C. 2009-12-11T17:36:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941888&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace New Printable Coupons, Samples & Cool Stuff for Thur Night 12/10     Several Tide Product Coupons http://tinyurl.com/bh2fsp   $2 Coupon . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:27:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941888&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-11T04:27:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941551&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace have you ever recevied a funny gift  or gave  a funny gift ? Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:57:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941551&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Susan W. 2009-12-10T22:57:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940780&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace On this day in history: *  1520 - German reformer Martin Luther publicly burned Pope Leo X's bull, "Exsurge Domine," which had demanded that Luther recant his "protestant" heresies, including that . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:26:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940780&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Michael C. 2009-12-10T14:26:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940009&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Tons of Printable Coupons, Samples and Savings       2 $1.00 off Juicey Juice page 17 and 13 http://tinyurl.com/85kwql   $1.00 Off Rayovac Batteries . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:12:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940009&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Coupon Lady 2009-12-10T03:12:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939945&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace I just love good news and I got it today. The gentleman who writes for the Alzheimer's Reading Room wrote a wonderful review on 'my' book. I can't tell you what this means to me. How much I . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:11:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939945&grpId=3659174697244983&nav=Groupspace Rose Lamatt 2009-12-10T02:11:46Z