The Train Passengers of Life

 

Meaning of The 12 Days of Christmas

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The Partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.

Two Turtle Doves are the Old and New Testaments.

Three French Hens stand for Faith, Hope, and Love.

The Four Calling Birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The Five Golden Rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.

The Six Geese a Laying stand for the six days of Creation.

The Seven Swans a Swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

The Eight Maids a Milking are the eight Beatitudes.

The Nine Ladies Dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

The Ten Lords a Leaping are the Ten Commandments.

The Eleven Pipers Piping stand for the eleven faithful Disciples.

The Twelve Drummers Drumming symbolize the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

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What is the original Apostles' Creed?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

 

December 20, 2022

The Medlock Post Ep. 96: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY — HOPE SURFACES FROM DESPAIR:

On Christmas day in 1863, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write the poem we now know as the Christmas carol, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. It was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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December 19, 2022

The Medlock Post Ep. 95: Mankind was My Business

"A Christmas Carol," a globally celebrated timeless tale of heartwarming human redemption crafted as a haunting holiday ghost story, was published in London on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. 

Except for the biblical narrative of the birth of Christ itself, "A Christmas Carol" may be the world's most well-known and most frequently retold tale of the holiday.

English author Dickens, 31 years old at the time, had recently gained literary celebrity following the release of "Sketches by Boz," "The Pickwick Papers" and "Oliver Twist."

"'A Christmas Carol' was written over a few short weeks to ensure its publication before Christmas 1843, but its message has stood the test of time," notes the Charles Dickens Museum of London.

"Recognized by critics on its publication as ‘a national benefit to every man and woman who reads it a personal kindness’, the story has been retold and adapted ever since." 

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December 15, 2022

The Medlock Post Ep. 94: Anniversary of The Bill of Rights

"Why was the Bill of Rights tacked onto the Constitution just three years after its ratification in June 1788? Essentially, anti-Federalist delegates objected to the proposed draft, arguing that it provided a framework for a new centralized government but failed to safeguard individual liberties and states’ rights. They finally agreed to ratify the Constitution on the condition that Congress amend the document to include these protections.

With Special guest Joni Bryan of the 917Society.org.

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December 14, 2022

The Medlock Post Ep. 93: Christmas, A Wonderful Time to Celebrate

Love came down at Christmas,

   Love all lovely, Love Divine;

Love was born at Christmas,

   Star and angels gave the sign. 

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December 13, 2022

The Medlock Post Ep. 92: It's Christmas Time Again

Perhaps your worldview is that the human family are all brothers and sisters, obligated by love and familial ties to help one another. When you act on these powerful feelings of accountability and compassion, it reinforces your personal values and generates feelings of living true to your own ethical beliefs. 

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