Peace in Bethlehem?

Open Door Discussion today was focused on the importance of Bethlehem and the role of humility in the Christmas story. After we studied and worshipped together, we continued our fellowship at TK Tripps for great luncheon.  Good times had by all.. Two full tables of kids, and no issues.. Amazing.

Talking Points Summary:

• We are spiritual beings on a human journey, not human beings seeking a spiritual journey. 
• Jesus models the way for us in everything that he does. It isn't about importance, it is about love and a willingness to sacrifice for others' needs.
• Bethlehem's peace story is about inner peace.
• Death is not something to be afraid of. Bethlehem points us on the path toward the crucifixion and resurrection.
• We need to seek to recognize and truly appreciate the value and unique blessings that every person lends to our lives. Every person is special and can do great things.. through Christ.
• There is no such thing as impossible.

If I missed anything, please feel free to add in your thoughts in the comments.

jeff

Below are bunch of links we talked about.. and even laughed about at lunch.. 

Jeff's Quotes that are important to me page: http://web.me.com/jeffp/Jeff_Prillaman/Quotes.html

Alarmi, Alarmi! Are there artists among us?  http://vatenor.blogspot.com/2009/12/alarmi-alarmi-are-there-artists-among.html

Atlas doesn't shrug in my mind even after weeks : http://vatenor.blogspot.com/2009/09/atlas-doesnt-shrug-in-my-mind-even.html

Religious Objectivism http://vatenor.blogspot.com/2009/09/religious-objectivist.html

"Sometimes you have to create that which you wish to be a part of." -- Virginia Tenor: Fit in http://ow.ly/GXZd

command and control doesn't mean what you think it does. http://ow.ly/FB4v

Unity requires a circle of relationships, not a chain of command. http://vatenor.blogspot.com/2009/08/unity-requires-circle-of-relationship.html