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Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Thanks to Cybersaltine, G. L. White who sent me this cartoon back in April (I'm catching up on my emails!) and huge thanks to Jonny Hawkins, the cartoonist who drew it. He waived his fee, and gave me permission to share it online with you all!

Let's show Mr. Hawkins some love by visiting his site (https://www.jonnyhawkinscartoons.com) If you are on FaceBook (come on on Walter Mc.!) why not swing by his page (https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.r.hawkins.7) and share some of his cartoons around! Also, check out some of the paper and e-books he has for sale. "Doodle through the Bible for Kids" and "Amusing Faith" look interesting - as do the 2022 cartoon-a-day collections - https://amzn.to/3DDv938.

Today's video share is one mother's explanation of why she will never go ice skating again!
Click here to watch the first video.

By the way, I am typing this at 1:51 a.m., and therefore take no responsibility for any grammatical errors in today's news. Neither does Grandma Cybersalt who is peacefully, and responsibly, asleep upstairs!

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing.

~ Pastor Tim

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.  Female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring.

Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolf to Blitzen........had to be a girl.

We should've known when they were able to find their way.

Senility has been a smooth transition for me.

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Refugees and

Persecuted Christians

"The Insomniac" by Eliza Wake

"Because it is short, life is packed with challenging possibilities. Because it is uncertain, it's filled with challenging adjustments. I'm convinced that's much of what Jesus meant when he promised us an abundant life. Abundant with challenges, running over with possibilities, filled with opportunities to adapt, shift, alter, and change. Come to think of it, that's the secret of staying young. It is also the path that leads to optimism and motivation."

- Charles Swindoll

'T'was the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus
was anywhere to be found.

The people were all busy
with Christmas time chores
Like decorating, and baking,
and shopping in stores.

No one sang "Away in a manger,
no crib for a bed".
Instead, they sang of Santa
dressed-up in bright red.

Mama watched Martha Stewart,
Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour
the presents they'd wrap.

When what from the T.V.
did they suddenly hear?
'Cept an ad which told
of a big sale at Sears.

So away to the mall
they all flew like a flash...
Buying things on credit...
and others with cash!

And, as they made their way home
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus?
Oh, no, not at all.

Their lives were so busy
with their Christmas time things
No time to remember
Christ Jesus, the King.

There were presents to wrap
and cookies to bake.
How could they stop and remember
who died for their sake?

To pray to the Savior...
they had no time to stop
Because they needed more time
to "Shop til they dropped!"

On Wal-mart! On K-mart!
On Target! On Penny's!
On Hallmark! On Zales!
A quick lunch at Denny's

From the big stores downtown
to the stores at the mall
They would dash away, dash away,
and visit them all!

And up on the roof,
there arose such a clatter
As grandpa hung icicle lights
up on his brand new step ladder.

He hung lights that would flash.
He hung lights that would twirl.
Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus...
Light of the World.

Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
Christ's Spirit... how merry!
Christ's love... how enormous!
All our burdens... He'll carry!

So instead of being busy,
overworked, and uptight
Let's keep Christ in our Christmas
and enjoy some good nights!

Featured Illustrations are items well suited for illustrating or inspiring a point in a sermon, speech, or devotional. Funny, moving, or perhaps even graphic, the point of them is the point you make with them.

The Cybersalt Digest is a ministry of Pastor Tim and Cybersalt.