I t’s Friday, the end of a hectic week. Have you smiled much this week? I need a laughter break. How about you? The Bible says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). So, how about a little humor to end the work week?   The message of Christmas depicts much joy. The long-awaited Messiah had come! God sent ONE angel to the shepherds, bringing them “good tidings of great joy.” While one angel was declaring the good news, the rest of the angels couldn’t sta

Scripture:  Luke 1:37 “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.”  Need a miracle? No worries! God has an endless supply!   I cringe when reading quotes such as, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” Christmas isn’t magic, my friends! The message of Christmas is all about miracles! Holiday symbols like the Grinch and the manger are fun to see and spark holiday joy. By focusing on Christ’s message, the holidays ta

To me, one of the highlights of the season is our church’s Christmas Eve service. Listening to the choir’s music helps me release the stress, letting me enjoy the season and reflect on Christmas’ true meaning. I recall my first Christmas after inviting Jesus into my heart to be my Lord and Savior. Even though I was single and on a limited budget, with great excitement, I celebrated “MY VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS AS A CHRISTIAN.” Which proved to be the best Christmas ever. I shamef

Christmas has arrived! “The most wonderful time of the year.” Or at least, that's the song I can't stop thinking about. I have to admit, however, there have been moments when the thought, “It’s the worst time of the year,” threatened my sense of cheer.   Do you have a lot to do to prepare for the holidays? Does baking, shopping, gift-wrapping, office parties, overeating, and overspending rob you of the pleasure of the holidays? As we pause and consider our emotions, is the

Happy December 1 st . I love the first day of the month. For me, it's a time to check tasks and map out a plan. I especially enjoy January 1st as I anticipate what the year will bring. But before January, we have December, the season of good tidings and great joy. When I was a child, one highlight of the holidays was riding around looking at Christmas lights. My family and I would express our awe and clap as we admired the brilliant lights and ornaments. We especially enjoye

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