Commercialism has taken us away from reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christ-mas. We begin at the Black Friday sales and do not slow down until New Year’s Day. Stress overwhelms and crowds get cranky, so why not change that this year. As you gather with your friends, co-workers, and families this season spend …
Let Christ be the King of your heart, too, this Christ-mas. It is a lifetime of hope. Seek the real meaning of the babe in a manager. Mary and Joseph are almost to Bethlehem. The time of God’s own son, the Christ child, the king of hearts far and wide, is approaching quickly. Are you …
She will give birth. Birth pains will give way to the infant. The infant, Jesus, was born to save the world to God. Be expectant of great joy. Be faithful in the wait.
What is considered a merry heart? MERRY: Hebrew word “meah” meaning glad, cheerful, joyful, happy… Christ-mas is a merry time of thankfulness, showing appreciation, gathering, and celebrating. Do so with a merry heart!
