Nelson. Glad to hear of the importance of Christ in your life. As a Veteran of the Vietnam war, I too know the importance of that relationship! But for the grace of God, I would’ve never come home! Many was the time I should have died, but each time I survived what should have been my certain death!
Regular viewer but never commented. Thank you for sharing that verse. You may have said exactly the right thing at exactly the right time to exactly the right person.
@@hypercubemaster2729yes yes! AMEN to God for helping me afford my car payment by giving me a raise at my job! If only those children who get raped would have prayed as hard as I did, they would be saved too! Praise Jesus!
@@hypercubemaster2729 True Atheists don't make fun of people who believe in Christ or in God. We are much more accepting than that. Everyone is entitled to believe in and pray to whichever god or gods they wish.
Being an Atheist, I have no problem you reading a sermon or bible verse. It's your channel. No matter what you believe in or not, , this is a magical time of year that brings friends and family together like no other. From other videos, I know you value the relationship you have with God. Best wishes to you and your family from me and mine.
I all ready was a big fan of you, and I am glad to see you being vocal about your views in an age where it isn't often accepted. I suppose it never has been. Merry Christmas!
I’ve always been interested in religion. The belief in a god is something I’ve thought about extensively and the arguments for and against I find fascinating. Although I could not personally come to the conclusion there is one, I particularly enjoy the argument for one in the film Life of Pi. I think one of the most important things in our divisive world is tolerance, celebration of differences, and the ability to discuss these things as friends. I have nothing but respect for those that believe in the various religions I don’t. Thank you Nelson for sharing that moment and your family tradition with us. I appreciated it and wish you, your family, and the rest of the community all the best this Christmas!
Jeremiah 29:13 - you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I'm only 17 and living the ways of the bible has truly transformed my life for the better but all I can do is help guide you. I will say though only believe it if you have reason to do so, there's no point believing in something because other people say it's good but searching for it as that verse states can really help make a decision
@@conorvigus7933and what about you? Did you really search? I mean believing in the religion of your parents because that's all you know that's not what i call searching. I mean what if you are wrong? You need to question everything..
perhaps see new perspective like u do learn in chess 🎉 thoughts of believe might seem illogical but for human existence rational 🎉 try soren kirkegaard
@darragiraafet7754 Indeed, I did search. My parents had no influence in my faith, I used to be an atheist and was a stereotypical teenager but through searching for the lord I was able to find my way. In my heart I felt so different to my peers but acted as if I was the same and so I search for a better way of life.
You are a man that doesn't shy back and says what he thinks, I really like that. I hope you had a merry Christmas. May the year end well and full of joy for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us. It's not easy to discuss religion to a chat, but you did so very respectfully. Jesus is the reason for me as well. Merry Christmas, Nelson!🫡
Merry Christmas, Nelson! As someone who's not Christian, I still loved hearing that message. I grew up with a distaste for the TV evangelicals, but hearing your message from the heart was very soulful. Cheers and glad I get to watch you share your love for the game.
I’ve been following you for a few months now. Love all the content. It was nice to hear a personal message and to learn a little more about Nelson, and not just the awesome chess content. As a church musician, the true Christmas and faith is important to me, and it is warming to see someone else with a big following being prepared to speak out in a short and quiet way about their own belief. If subscribers don’t like that, too bad, but judging from the comments I have seen, people are being really kind and appreciate the message (or the sentiment behind it), whether the Christian faith is something important to them, or even if they don’t have that faith themselves.
you use to be one of the best chess youtubers i watch but after this videos into you are now my personal best chess tutor/youtuber… Thank you Nelson, God bless you and your family in Jesus name
Ty for remembering everyone why we celebrate Christmas. It's Jesus birthday and it brings us hope and today I had a fight with my mom before Christmas dinner just for cause cause ppl are forgetting the meaning of Christmas today it's all about shopping n presents and you bring this up on start of vid bring me tears of joy. I'm a long follower and already loved you but today I see that Jesus love you too. Ty
@@BillLarettenwhile “Jesus’ birthday” is inaccurate, Christmas is quite obviously the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth. I like critical thinking: first thought, celebrating Saturn or the solstice may be relevant to a few million people today, but Christmas is relevant to billions. Secondly, natacha mentioned that the celebration gives us hope. This is a literally dark time (soon after the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere), and it’s easy to be depressed and anxious. Sure, time will move on and the seasons will change, but facts like that are harder to relate to than stories that appeal to our humanity. We need help in seasons like this; the Christmas story says God sent help in the person of Jesus. I’m not sure what your reasons are that you don’t believe, but I’m thankful that I can put faith in stories like that when the facts have as much harm to offer as they do help. Hope you have a blessed end of your year and a good start to 2025!
@@GlazedYeti I too hope you eventually reach moksha in your next lives and do away with these silly ideas of the simplistic Christianity. The Para Brahma is the way. The one true god! You have to let go of these silly ideas of these other God's to reach it, but don't worry! You have an infinite number of lives to see the truth and reach moksha to become one with the Para Brahma! Ashirvad!
Merry belated Christmas to you and your family, Nelson, and thank you for being willing to share your faith with us. I'm so grateful to have found your channel. 😊
Hey Nelson. I caught this video on Christmas Day. I appreciate you taking such a strong stand for your faith & for Christianity in general. I’ve really been enjoying your videos & now I will enjoy them even more because I’m watching a brother in the Lord! Be blessed my friend!!
As a non Christian, i absolutely love Christianity. Merry Christmas to you and your family Nelson! It’s brave of you to come out and talk about your beliefs. Now i understand why your attitude towards the bad things that happen when you stream is this positive haha, no swearing no shouting. A true man of God, strong family man, and interesting entertainer. May God be with you.
Thanks Nelson. Chess video is so much better than basketball or football viewing. Backlash--- Though I am not a believer, you will never receive from me. It is your right/privilege as much as mine.
Merry Christmas to you and all of yours, Mr. Nelson! I sincerely hope it has been the very best you and your family has ever had. God bless and take care.
100% hold strong in your faith, Nelson. In the end, the Lord wins. No opinion against shall deter you from living for Christ. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏🏼
@whackthewack4833 what product or program are you playing on. I use a chess app but it doesn't t show me where to put my pieces i have to just guess an hope for the best.
That was me Nelson. I played SM Ken Smith (of Texas and Smith-Morra fame!) in 1976 at the World Open in N Y City. I had white and it went 1.e4 c5 and I 'chickened out' and played 2.Nf3 .. I lost of course.
Thank you Nelson for pointing out The Message. To be honest the reason I got stuck specially on to your channel was when you openly told to be a christian. I think this separates you in a positive way of all other chess streamers. God bless you.
Keep it up Nelson! Ring that Christmas bell when the mood takes you, and let nothing come between you and spreading this message! God bless you and yours brother!
perhaps see new perspectives on faith like u do learn in chess 🎉 to see new connections thoughts of faith seem illogical but for human existence not necessarily irrational 🎉 try soren kirkegaard or Paul Tillich or milan kundera 🎉
Can you please make a video or series about "getting a winning position without queens on the board" or something like that? You are comfortable making queen trades cause you know how to finish those games without your queen, but I bet there's a lot of us that are uncomfortable trading queens yet with just a +1 point advantage..
Not many people understand the meaning of Christmas. Yes, it is family. Yes it is Santa. Yes it is presents. But most importantly, it's about the birth of Christ. Thank you for reminding us the true meaning of Christmas!
Great content, as always! Just a quick off-topic question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Good for you for not being shy to share such a personal message. Thanks.
I love that intro, takes a lot of bravery to speak about faith in front of so many people and i pray the lord will one day reward you for it.
Thank you, Nelson :)
Merry Christmas to you and your family 😄🎄
Merry xmas nelson, you're the best chess channel on UA-cam and it isn't even close
i was gonna say what you said but i dont need to now,and i do conker with what your saying 😃
Nelson. Glad to hear of the importance of Christ in your life. As a Veteran of the Vietnam war, I too know the importance of that relationship! But for the grace of God, I would’ve never come home! Many was the time I should have died, but each time I survived what should have been my certain death!
Yes yes god saved you from certain death instead of saving the children being raped and killed. Very nice of him to do that for you! AMEN!
Good Lord, thank you for sharing 🙏🐋🌈
Regular viewer but never commented. Thank you for sharing that verse. You may have said exactly the right thing at exactly the right time to exactly the right person.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hardcore aheist here. I appreciate your message. Wishing you merry Christmas.
Thank you for not making fun of those of us who believe in Christ. It's refreshing to see such a comment from the side of atheism.
@@hypercubemaster2729yes yes! AMEN to God for helping me afford my car payment by giving me a raise at my job! If only those children who get raped would have prayed as hard as I did, they would be saved too! Praise Jesus!
@@hypercubemaster2729 True Atheists don't make fun of people who believe in Christ or in God. We are much more accepting than that. Everyone is entitled to believe in and pray to whichever god or gods they wish.
@@mrnelgin make fun of the belief, do not make fun of the believer
Being an Atheist, I have no problem you reading a sermon or bible verse. It's your channel. No matter what you believe in or not, , this is a magical time of year that brings friends and family together like no other. From other videos, I know you value the relationship you have with God. Best wishes to you and your family from me and mine.
Love your videos man and love the intro about Christmas ! Huge fan of your videos and your content
Love your chess videos and loved the opening message! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Nelson, wonderful message on a lovely Christmas Day!
I all ready was a big fan of you, and I am glad to see you being vocal about your views in an age where it isn't often accepted. I suppose it never has been. Merry Christmas!
Thanks
Such a dear, sweetheart.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Now you go get em! You deserve that desired 2400!
Me and my wife have been watching you for a while now but have never commented... until now. We are glad to hear your message in love!
I’ve always been interested in religion. The belief in a god is something I’ve thought about extensively and the arguments for and against I find fascinating. Although I could not personally come to the conclusion there is one, I particularly enjoy the argument for one in the film Life of Pi. I think one of the most important things in our divisive world is tolerance, celebration of differences, and the ability to discuss these things as friends. I have nothing but respect for those that believe in the various religions I don’t. Thank you Nelson for sharing that moment and your family tradition with us. I appreciated it and wish you, your family, and the rest of the community all the best this Christmas!
Jeremiah 29:13 - you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
I'm only 17 and living the ways of the bible has truly transformed my life for the better but all I can do is help guide you. I will say though only believe it if you have reason to do so, there's no point believing in something because other people say it's good but searching for it as that verse states can really help make a decision
That you can't conclude that God exists doesn't preclude you from believing or having faith that He does.
@@conorvigus7933and what about you? Did you really search? I mean believing in the religion of your parents because that's all you know that's not what i call searching. I mean what if you are wrong? You need to question everything..
perhaps see new perspective like u do learn in chess 🎉 thoughts of believe might seem illogical but for human existence rational 🎉 try soren kirkegaard
@darragiraafet7754 Indeed, I did search. My parents had no influence in my faith, I used to be an atheist and was a stereotypical teenager but through searching for the lord I was able to find my way. In my heart I felt so different to my peers but acted as if I was the same and so I search for a better way of life.
Merry Christmas Nelson. God bless you and your family.
3:07 I did. And I’m really excited to watch you playing it with some knowledge. Pretty sure it fits your style of play that I really enjoy. 🤩
You are a man that doesn't shy back and says what he thinks, I really like that. I hope you had a merry Christmas. May the year end well and full of joy for you and your family.
Great message Nelson, well done you. Keep up the great chess.
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us. It's not easy to discuss religion to a chat, but you did so very respectfully. Jesus is the reason for me as well. Merry Christmas, Nelson!🫡
Merry Christmas, Nelson! As someone who's not Christian, I still loved hearing that message. I grew up with a distaste for the TV evangelicals, but hearing your message from the heart was very soulful. Cheers and glad I get to watch you share your love for the game.
merry christmas bro, may God bless you
I’ve been following you for a few months now. Love all the content. It was nice to hear a personal message and to learn a little more about Nelson, and not just the awesome chess content. As a church musician, the true Christmas and faith is important to me, and it is warming to see someone else with a big following being prepared to speak out in a short and quiet way about their own belief. If subscribers don’t like that, too bad, but judging from the comments I have seen, people are being really kind and appreciate the message (or the sentiment behind it), whether the Christian faith is something important to them, or even if they don’t have that faith themselves.
Very Very refreshing to see a streamer at least letting people know where he stands with his beliefs. Thank you so much
Ah yes. Beliefs that an all powerful god let's kids get raped because it's part of God's plan.
Thank you, Nelson! 🎄 merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄
Always a good reminder! The reason for the season.
you use to be one of the best chess youtubers i watch but after this videos into you are now my personal best chess tutor/youtuber… Thank you Nelson, God bless you and your family in Jesus name
Likewise, so happy to find out, for the first time, how many Chirstians are a part of the Chess comunity. God bless you 🌿
Appreciate you speaking about your faith Nelson. You obviously felt the need to do it so great that you did! Love your channel.
Big thanks Nelson! You are the best!
Ty for remembering everyone why we celebrate Christmas. It's Jesus birthday and it brings us hope and today I had a fight with my mom before Christmas dinner just for cause cause ppl are forgetting the meaning of Christmas today it's all about shopping n presents and you bring this up on start of vid bring me tears of joy. I'm a long follower and already loved you but today I see that Jesus love you too. Ty
Lol you think Jesus was born on December 25th? What other holidays that existed before Christmas were there? Ever do any critical thinking?
@@BillLarettenwhile “Jesus’ birthday” is inaccurate, Christmas is quite obviously the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth. I like critical thinking: first thought, celebrating Saturn or the solstice may be relevant to a few million people today, but Christmas is relevant to billions. Secondly, natacha mentioned that the celebration gives us hope. This is a literally dark time (soon after the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere), and it’s easy to be depressed and anxious. Sure, time will move on and the seasons will change, but facts like that are harder to relate to than stories that appeal to our humanity. We need help in seasons like this; the Christmas story says God sent help in the person of Jesus. I’m not sure what your reasons are that you don’t believe, but I’m thankful that I can put faith in stories like that when the facts have as much harm to offer as they do help. Hope you have a blessed end of your year and a good start to 2025!
@@GlazedYeti I too hope you eventually reach moksha in your next lives and do away with these silly ideas of the simplistic Christianity. The Para Brahma is the way. The one true god! You have to let go of these silly ideas of these other God's to reach it, but don't worry! You have an infinite number of lives to see the truth and reach moksha to become one with the Para Brahma! Ashirvad!
Merry belated Christmas to you and your family, Nelson, and thank you for being willing to share your faith with us. I'm so grateful to have found your channel. 😊
Appreciate you man. Merry Christmas!!
Hey Nelson. I caught this video on Christmas Day. I appreciate you taking such a strong stand for your faith & for Christianity in general. I’ve really been enjoying your videos & now I will enjoy them even more because I’m watching a brother in the Lord! Be blessed my friend!!
Merry Christmas, cool that you did that
As a non Christian, i absolutely love Christianity. Merry Christmas to you and your family Nelson! It’s brave of you to come out and talk about your beliefs. Now i understand why your attitude towards the bad things that happen when you stream is this positive haha, no swearing no shouting. A true man of God, strong family man, and interesting entertainer. May God be with you.
Thanks Nelson. Chess video is so much better than basketball or football viewing.
Backlash--- Though I am not a believer, you will never receive from me. It is your right/privilege as much as mine.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mr. Lopez!
This is the reason I watch your channel and support you. You speak truth.
I have nothing but respect for you. And eternal subscriber now that I know you too are a man of the faith. Big respect bro
Merry Christmas to you and all of yours, Mr. Nelson! I sincerely hope it has been the very best you and your family has ever had. God bless and take care.
God bless you Nelson. Thank you for sharing your faith.
Thank you for your comment about the reason for Christmas. Good bless!
Merry christmas! Love your content, thanks for all the useful advice
Good on you Nelson, thank you for the reading, the talk and the chess. Good man.
Thanks for the Christmas message Nelson, it's much appreciated.
Nice to see you share a positive message. Bless you
Thank you for your sermon Nelson, your faith will impact many ❤. Merry Christmas.
Yes yes! Faith is they pathway to truth! I have faith that whites are better than blacks! I'm right because I have faith in it! Amen!
You are a great teacher. I read Luke chapter 2 with my kids this morning. They like chess and they love Jesus. 😊
Thank you for spreading the good news.
Thank you for speaking clearly for Christ, and doing it in a way that is winsome and genuine. Many blessings to you and your family!
Thank you for the opening message!
What a pleasant surprise! Always been a fan of you! Chess brought me back to the Lord so this is a great moment! Merry Christmas everyone!
100% hold strong in your faith, Nelson. In the end, the Lord wins. No opinion against shall deter you from living for Christ. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏🏼
I’m relatively new to your channel. Thank you for the intro.
Jesus is the reason for the season🎉
He isn't at all
Wrong. Christianity is a rip-off of other, earlier religions. Jesus is a lie.
@@DamWG18He is the reason
@atari8603 clearly not tho, got no proof, it's a story book
@@atari8603 your baaaaa-ing is sad, sheep person.
Wow, love that you shared about Jesus!
Bless you Nelson for your faith and using your platform for His glory!
Thanks Nelson for sharing, appreciate you sharing about Christ and your chess tactics. Both are big blessings to me!
We need christmas gambit for this
I like how you said disclaimer I’m gonna do a sermon real quick. Be proud of who you are
Came to this channel for the chess. Stayed because you're a good guy. Soli Deo gloria. (Also stayed for the chess though.) 😄
Thanks and merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas Nelson
Love the Christmas/ Christian message bro from a fellow believer.
Merry Christmas Nelson 🎉
I knew there was something special about this guy 👍
Thanks for using your platform for good. All the world will know his name
What do you play this on that give you the show moves options. I only play on brain power an need the advice
Wdym?
@whackthewack4833 what product or program are you playing on. I use a chess app but it doesn't t show me where to put my pieces i have to just guess an hope for the best.
I am agnostic yet I understand why people celebrate their holidays. Wishing you and family a happy holiday
No shame in speaking to your faith. You’re the best Nelson
Good job being a light in this community! I had a feeling you were a Christian through your character and demeanor.
Tis' the season🎅🏼🎁
Tis' the reason ✝️
Thank you, and God Bless!
No backlash from me!
That was me Nelson. I played SM Ken Smith (of Texas and Smith-Morra fame!) in 1976 at the World Open in N Y City. I had white and it went 1.e4 c5 and I 'chickened out' and played 2.Nf3 .. I lost of course.
Thank you Nelson for pointing out The Message. To be honest the reason I got stuck specially on to your channel was when you openly told to be a christian. I think this separates you in a positive way of all other chess streamers. God bless you.
Keep it up Nelson! Ring that Christmas bell when the mood takes you, and let nothing come between you and spreading this message! God bless you and yours brother!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Nelson. Thanks for your bold statement of your faith!
Thanks for being open about your faith. I've been watching your chess skills and it's interesting to hear you follow Jesus. Blessings brother
I like how he calls blundering the pawn a “gambit” 😅😅 tickled me good
perhaps see new perspectives on faith like u do learn in chess 🎉 to see new connections thoughts of faith seem illogical but for human existence not necessarily irrational 🎉 try soren kirkegaard or Paul Tillich or milan kundera 🎉
Can you please make a video or series about "getting a winning position without queens on the board" or something like that? You are comfortable making queen trades cause you know how to finish those games without your queen, but I bet there's a lot of us that are uncomfortable trading queens yet with just a +1 point advantage..
Not many people understand the meaning of Christmas. Yes, it is family. Yes it is Santa. Yes it is presents. But most importantly, it's about the birth of Christ. Thank you for reminding us the true meaning of Christmas!
Thanks Nelson, great word. Merry Christmas! Blessings to your family.
OldDawg58.
Merry Christmas to all.
Secular ethical adherent here, thank you for the opening sermon, it was short, beautiful, and a reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season
good for you & god bless you I have been reading the bible lately find it inspiring gives me fath in god
Thank you! Let’s not forget the reason for the season and the reason for everything!
Reason for the season is religious conquest and appropriating of existing holidays. I'll never forget now that you've reminded me
22:23 for the knight dance to get the draw he talked about in the latest Silman’s Complete End Games book club video.
Thank you for that message!
Thanks for the opening.
Awesome intro Nelson
Merry Christmas!
If you did a compilation of your brilliant moves and subsequent victories, that would be a cool video.
is there a kings gambit
Great content, as always! Just a quick off-topic question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Nice message. But i was hoping you were gonna run some Christmas music in the background while you played. 🎄
Merry Christmas everyone 🎁🎄
Thanks for sharing your heart. Ignore the haters (I know you know this). Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for your channel and time.