From a Wooden Manger to a Wooden Cross: I Give You Jesus!!!

By Laura Russell Simpson

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him

in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger

Luke 2:7

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith: who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2

When we see the wooden manger, we see the birth of the Savior of the world. It was the beginning of the way of salvationanother display of Gods great love for mankind. Then when we see the wooden cross, we see the death of the Savior of the world. His death on that cross was to pay the sin debt of mankind, which was accomplished through the shedding of His blood. In the years in between, He went about revealing His God and our God. He taught the truths of His Father and our Father. This collection of writings comes from some of those truths He has taught me. My prayer is that as you read these He will reveal Himself to you in a fresh new way. May He be glorified in all these words!

Alleluia!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 9, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512732016

Laura Russell Simpson

Laura Russell Simpson is in reality the ghostwriter for the One who gave her these teachings, namely, Almighty God. She is one whose life has been dramatically changed by the power of Almighty God. After years of struggles through pits and prisons, like Joseph, the patriarch, God has now brought her out to an abundant life of victory and joy, no matter the circumstances. Her heart’s desire is to serve the God she loves, first by answering His call to share His great love for all, to share the way of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, and to share the truth and power of His Word, which she highly esteems. She resides with her husband, Bill, in her hometown of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and has been blessed with a daughter, Lauran, and a grandson, Josh. She considers herself to be greatly blessed by the God she loves, and lovingly serves.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016902936

WestBow Press rev. date: 03/09/2016

Contents

Acknowledgements

To The Reader

My Gift To You My Friends And Family This Christmas

Thought For Today

Reflecting On Today

Behold The Lamb!!!

An awesome revelation!

A Very Merry Christmas To Each Of You!!!

Thought For Today

Thought For Today

Thought For Today

Thought for Today

Thought for the Day

Thought for Today

Thought For Today

Thought for Today

Thought for Today

Share a Message

Thought for Today

Thought for The Day

Nugget For Today

Thought For Today

Quote for the Day

About the Author

The writings in this book are dedicated to the glory of Almighty God! May He be high and lifted up! And to the glory of His Son, Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the World! May He, too, be high and lifted up! And to the Holy Spirit, the spirit of the Living God, the one True God! The one who lives in those who are His and seals us to the day of redemption! The one who brings us to salvation, the one who teaches us the truths of God, the one who guides, comforts, and keeps us! And the one who reveals the Father to us!!! All praises be to The Father, Son and Holy Ghost!!!

Alleluia

Laura Simpson     1-4-16

Acknowledgements

In thanksgiving to God for these whom He used to make this all happen! That is a book in itself!

To my husband, Bill, who has always encouraged me along this journey. To my daughter, Lauran, who also encouraged me, especially when times of discouragement would try to come in. God always gave her the words He knew I needed to hear. How I thank Him for her deep faith in Him, and her God given ability to recognize the enemy. To Bethany Strickland, at The UPS Store, whom God led me to knowing her heart for Him and her