This is truly the most wonderful time of the year, re-newing our thankfulness for the true reason we do celebrate Christmas, JESUS was born on this day, and gave us eternal hope, joy
and true peace to hold in our hearts forever, and some fine day, we will be able to rejoice in
that glorious place prepared for us called "heaven"!
Our hearts are over-flowing with the "good news," that changed men's hearts forever, making a direct pathway to Our Heavenly Father, who bestows wonderful blessings on his
children, who love and adore Him, and believe He is the "chosen one", the King of Kings, our
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Our mighty Saviour of the world---JESUS, YOU ARE HIM!!
Often times, I've heard folks say that Christmas is a chore with all the things to be done, all
the gifts to be wrapped, all the cards to be mailed, and all the baking to be accomplished--but
wait just a minute---Let Jesus fill your heart, mind and soul with the "Good Tidings of Great Joy"---he will give us the peace, love and joy and hope that each human soul desires! We must
make time for Jesus, and he will give us the strength and happiness we need, to truly fill our
hearts with the joys and blessings of Christmas time.
I love to have our family around us at Christmas, and one of the true delights is seeing the
children's bright & happy faces light up, when they open their surprise gifts around the tree!
All the noise, and excitement of a big, happy family must truly be a treasure to recall through
the entire year. To be able to enjoy our big family, and all the blessings God has sent our way
through our four children, and all the grand-children, and one great-grandson, is truly a joy
close akin to a heavenly experience. I do thank God for each and every one of our wonderful
blessings of "family"! That just enhances the spirit of Christmas, when you can be with and enjoy the company and grand fellowship of those you hold so close to your heart!
I also love the Christmas carols, the cantatas, the plays depicting the birth of Jesus, and
all the shepherds, wisemen and angels attending His glorious and miraculous birth! On one
year, two of our grand-children were dressed in robes and headgear, and another played the
part of a sheep, with another boy dressed as a sheep beside him---and believe it or not the
sheep (boys) began pushing each other, and one fell off the stage, bringing his wooly white rug
with him!! Of course, the folks laughed heartily at this, but in real life---things like that happen!
They just made the best of it, and climbed back up on the stage and continued the play, which
was one of my favorites of the season.
So--as you prepare to enjoy your Christmas season, take time to pause and be so very thankful for THE GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN --- JESUS!! He is the true and valid reason
we celebrate this event called Christmas, and we must never, never forget, and we must continue to teach our children, and our grandchildren----Christmas is the birthday of Jesus!! Hallelujah, what a Saviour!!
WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A TRULY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
a true pathway to the heavenly throne of God
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As the Christmas season approaches, and we reflect back over the past years and the many joys and blessings we've received, I fondly think of the traditions you've started and how important they've become to us and our children. How thankful I am that we are part of such a close-knit family who loves the Lord and chooses to celebrate His birth, death, and life. Of all the gifts we receive, the foundation of our faith that you gave your children when they were young, and that we pass on to our own children, is by far the best gift ever!
We look forward to celebrating with you this Christmas season!
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