December is not the time of year for feeling hassled stressed or sad. This is a season of miracles; hope should abound at Christmas time! The miracle of Christmas is that Christ loved us and was willing to give His life for us, even when we were without knowledge of Him. “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) Jesus is the Promised One! He is Emmanuel, “God with us.” The prophets spoke of His coming centuries before it happened: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though thou be.

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Christmas is the celebration of the coming of the Savior of the world! It has been celebrated for centuries, since the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. The birth of The Promised One was prophesied by many seers, hundreds of years before His coming! Isaiah 9:6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture concerning the birth of Messiah: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. December 25, A.D. 336,.

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The years bring many changes for all of us, some we never reckoned on! Christmas is a time of reflection; it is also a season of hope. As we approach the end of the year, it is natural to look back with contemplation and reflection. At Christmastime our hearts turn toward home. We remember our childhood and those we love who may no longer be with us. We think about the challenges of the past year, as well as the many blessings, and wonder what the future holds. We contemplate the unexpected things experienced, and often looking back, we clearly.

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