Tonight as we approach Christmas we went to an event at our church known as "The Journey"... ( http://sccjourney.com/ ) we boarded a boat and went to Bethlehem to pay our taxes and register for the census as dictated by Ceasar Augustus ( Remember the Bible story?) It was really cool ; we all got identities and became members of the 12 different tribes. This year I was an olive farmer/picker from the tribe of Benjamin. We were all given our tolen half shekel to pay the tax when we "arrived in Bethlehem" I believe this gives us a more realistic look at perhaps how things might have been. The Roman guards were even a bit antagonistic to us demonstrating how they looked down on the Jewish people. It was in good fun though. Remember the reason for the season. He was born for us. Jesus would have us to remember this. While we celebrate this year remember those less fortunate. He came for them as well. God Bless and prayers for this holiday season.
George
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