The 25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 21

“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The gifts we give each other at Christmas can sometimes feel too little or mis-matched for the persons intended. … Continue reading The 25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 21 →

25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 13

“and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 The Wise Men: we all place the little statues of them carefully around the manger. But they were not there on the night He was born. No, they came much … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 13 →

25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 9

“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17We see the Baby in the manger. We watch the story unfold as the Angels sing, andthe Shepherds rejoice. We look with wonder at the Wise Men traveling so great adistance to worship the King.Yet even when we are filled with … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas ~ Day 9 →

25 Days of Christmas: Day 1

"But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 God found favor with a hidden teenager. She was not famous. Her family was not wealthy. She had not been trained for a great future. And yet, God found favor with her.We can see the heart of … Continue reading 25 Days of Christmas: Day 1 →