Christmas Was Wonderful!

My family has a tradition.  My daughter and I woke up early to bake a chocolate birthday cake.  She then frosted the cake with chocolate frosting.  Our two lil' boys helped with putting sprinkles on the cake.  I think they ate half the sprinkles instead of putting it on the cake.  After the cake was completely decorated, my wife put one candle in the center to celebrate Jesus' birthday.  We sang happy birthday to Jesus.  Everyone gets really excited- it the only time of year everyone is allowed to have chocolate cake for breakfast!

This year, I did something a bit different.  We went around the table answering this question, "What is the one gift you are thankful for God giving you?"  It is private, but the response was precious.  Everyone's response made me really reflect on the fact that "Christmas" shouldn't be once a year... it should be all year round.  Even deeper, we need to remember daily the gifts God gives us and how He continues to bless us and "Wow" us with His generosity.

The best gift I received this year was sitting around the kitchen table with my famiily as guests to Jesus' birthday party. 

What a wonderful celebration it was!

"The best gifts are those unseen and given without a price tag." ~ HLJ

May you share Peace, Love and Hope all year round.

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CHRISTMAS: The Greatest True Story Ever Told

There's a story being told across the whole world.  Will you examine this true story and see what kind of gift God is wanting to give you?

EXAMINE THE STORY

The Baby in the manger was sent to give us Hope.  Enter Christmas knowing that Jesus was on a mission to bring us back.  He came to this Earth for one mission- to die on the cross, held by three nails, absorbing every sin in our lives and erasing every punishment we deserve.  Jesus did this out of love, bringing oneness between us and God.

ENCOUNTER THE GOD OF THE STORY

We were made for God's love.  Your Creator dreamt you up and designed you with special care.  Somewhere along the way we left God.  He didn't leave us.  We took the life He gave us and did as we pleased.  We are lost.  There is a God-sized vacuum in your life that only He can fill.  God sent His son, Jesus, to this Earth as a "Christmas" gift for you.  He wrapped Him up and gave Him to you so you no longer need to live life alone and without true love.  This gift God has given you is divorce-proof.  It is death-proof.  It is full of love and grace.  God is giving it... will you receive it?  The gift of Jesus Christ will bring back oneness- it will give you a new life with Him- eternally.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
May you find true love and hope this holiday season.

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What's The Meaning of Christmas?

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This video is humorous but very real! A Christian guy suits up as a reporter. He gets the job done with humor and boldness as he asks the question, "What's the meaning of Christmas?" at a college campus.
The vast majority of these student's answers are the truth of what people in our country believes Christmas is all about.
Take time to cast your vote on "What Does Christmas Mean to You?" in the right column. . . or post a comment.

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