...as well as the wishlist filled with desires and necessities...“He’s making a list. He’s checking it twice. He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.” When it comes to the mainstream media, Santa definitely has them on the naughty list. The whole biased crew of them should expect nothing but coal in their stockings this Christmas.
Media bias is nothing new. But in 2017, it shifted into overdrive. Donald Trump’s inauguration as president set off a year of outright media hostility that is unprecedented in its scope.
Related link: Trump’s Year One stars: Nikki Haley, Ajit Pai, and Scott PruittLast year, following Donald Trump’s historic and unexpected election to the presidency, I put together a conservative Christmas 2017 policy wish-list. With full control of Congress and the White House, Republicans were in a unique position to implement the conservative agenda following the disastrous presidency of Barack Obama.
One year later, President Trump and the Republicans can claim several promises fulfilled, but too many are left unfinished. The Republicans still have one year to deliver on their campaign promises before the 2018 midterm elections. Failure to do so may sweep them out of power.
Which promises were kept? Which are still waiting? Let’s review.
However, for Christians, conservative or otherwise, this season should trump all lists of political virtues and vices, traversing beyond our natural inclinations. In fact, this is a season in which I generally attempt to set aside our human folly known as politics long enough to meaningfully observe and contemplate its true uniting reason: the perfect incarnation of a Savior to save humanity from itself. God knew we needed it then and knows we need it just as evermore now...
Upon reflection of God's covenants through the ages, Erickson reminds us, "This Christmas, as the burdens overwhelm you, be overwhelmed by God's desire for a relationship with you." For the moment you can, unshackle your life from the usual squabbles, and remember to love God and your neighbor and allow all good will to flow from there. That's the least of where we might begin on a more righteous path in observance of One born into the world to inevitably sacrifice for the salvation of His creation, forgiving the transgressions of our own devices, and providing a path of everlasting life. Remember the reason for the season, and may we remain as vigilant in returning our nation to Christ as keeping watch for His redeeming return. Now that's a list I want to make! Merry Christmas.AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. ~ Luke 2:1-14
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