fishing rod Loc: Michigan

Just lost my wife of 56 yrs.
Gonna be a tough Holiday.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

So sorry to hear that FR. My prayers for you brother are strength and comfort during this time. 😔🙏

Namvet69 Loc: Ohio

After reading the comments, many have heavy hearts with their losses. Sorry for your losses, but you all have expressed belief in our Savior. That’s the lively hope that Christmas is to represent. Birth of a Savior for all who will accept His sacrifice for their sin. Only we believers have that hope. And not a maybe so but a know so hope. Enjoy the gifts. Enjoy the family. But remember He came and sacrificed that we could have life more abundantly. Merry Christmas.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Amen brother. 😊👍

Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.

Christmas was always a magical time. The spirit of good will and giving and relishing the gift of family and friends gathered to rejoice in what the birth of Jesus means to us all. His birth still has the same meaning but without my soulmate the magic is gone. It is not so much a sad time for me as it is just quiet and alone with the memories. You who still have your mates rejoice and cherish them. You who do not it is my prayer you can take a measure of solace in the fact that through all of what this life has thrown at you, above all, YOU HAVE BEEN LOVED. For any of you folks who don’t believe in Jesus it is my wish that you at least find a good measure of peace during this season.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Well… I am a believer too, but y’all know me! - I’m gonna tell you why WE celebrate Christmas. Very simply, it’s the day God sent His son Jesus, to earth to be born of a virgin,
to die on a Roman cross, as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, then be resurrected from the dead, as a sign of His victory over death and hell, before He returned back to Heaven.
Oh, BTW - all we have to do is believe in Him and what He’s done for us, to spend FOREVER with Him and His Father at Their “place” in Heaven. 🙏🏻

Rheatown Loc: Greeneville tn

I’m sure the ones that doesn’t believe in Jesus still believe in Santa Claus and spoiling younguns maybe that’s why nobody answering

Namvet69 Loc: Ohio

My wife and I are heading toward 54 yrs. As we sit on the porch this summer I told her that it’s hard to think about it, but one day coming, one of us will not be here. That’s life, and which one is still unknown to us now, and good that it is unknown. God’s Word says that for this cause (marriage) man shall leave his father and mother, and cleave unto his wife, and these two shall become one. She’s part of you and vice versa. You even read each others mind. That’s being one. Familiarity!! How do you loose part of your being and not feel loss? But the most important truth is that if we each have a personal relationship with Christ, it’s not the end but only the beginning. We may not have earthly relationships in eternity but we will know each other. IMO. I could continue on, but let me add a saying that is secular but I believe relevant; “Be not sad because its over, but be happy it happened”. Dr Seuss. Live with your memories, because it’s all you have when you get old. Anticipate meeting again, but live until then, for there’s still purpose in your life. Just sayin

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Well it is about that time to call it a night and now I am curious as to why not even 1 non believer responded.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Here is just a thought:
According to Scripture, Satan does the following things to keep those who have not believed in Christ in spiritual darkness.

1. Deny His Existence

One of the favorite ways in which Satan operates is to get people to deny that he exists. He seems to be most effective when people do not believe there is such a creature as the Devil. If he can get people to doubt his existence, then he can do much of his work without their knowing.
Just sayin’…

Uncle_T Loc: Georgia

Christmas is my favorite holiday, I don’t like the winter as I don’t like cold weather, but Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our savior Jesus, and we don’t know what day he was really born, we celebrate his birth on this day, the Christmas season really warms my heart

lil mutt Loc: North Texas

I think I can answer that, Plum. First, they do not have the faith to tell us why they fell the way they do. And secondly our faith anchors us to the word of God so that we can be strong in that word and in that belief.

Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct

My heart is heavy for those who have lost their spouses. I almost lost my wife but she was miraculously healed by The Lord, who confounded the doctors wisdom. .
I have and believe in a personal relationship with Jesus. He is my Lord and Savior. His love for us is unlimited and based on His character not ours. Many people believe that the church represents the nature of God. This may or may not be true depending on the church. A lot of people have church hurt and discount who God is based on their church experience.
Others believe but do not want their faith tested or competing with others. Or more sobering “the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing “ Not understanding His Kingdom see a falling world and question His existence.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

Sorry Bc, I get it.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

I just saw this Plum. I can't give you a long answer now cause you're saying goodnight. Short answer, why do bad things happen to good people that hurt nobody. The church has their standard answer, "god has a plan for all of us".

Put money in the basket so we can live free off of you and maybe your prayers will be answered. Some prayers will be answered through dumb luck and some just won't because that's life.

Sorry Plum, I enjoy you're rhetoric and fun nature but you asked the question.