December 15, 2025
Luke 2:8-12
Glory in
the Highest
8 Now there
were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over
their flock by night. 9 And [a]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly
afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do
not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which
will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you
this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And
this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in
swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With angelic hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
It's a
cold morning for us here on the Texas coast, 34*, yet it's beautiful outside
with sunny skies!!
I'm
sitting here at the table in front of the big window with the oven on for some
extra heat and my little fireplace is going too!
Peggy and
Matt stopped by for a visit yesterday. While Matt helped Mr. D move a desk out
of his Man Cave, Peggy filled me in on the plans for our family Christmas party
on Sunday. She’s hosting this year, and she has all kinds of wonderful ideas to
make sure everyone enjoys themselves—games, music, good food, and plenty of
fellowship. I’m really looking forward to all the festivities.
“The
Purpose of Christmas.”
Something
to always remember . . .
‘You may
have never realized that every time you check your calendar or refer to a date
or write one down, you are using Jesus Christ as your reference point. Because
of Jesus, history is divided into BC (before Christ) and AD (anno Domini, in
the year of the Lord). Every other event in history and every event on your
calendar today is dated by how many days and years it has been since Jesus
appeared on earth.
Even your
birthday is dated by His birthday!!
Christmas Blessings to All
Until Next Time
Your home looks so cheery and Christmasy! How wonderful to be looking forward to your Christmas Party coming up on Sunday,
ReplyDeleteWe've got temps in the teens in the morning here in Tennessee but it's sunny too which makes it feel a bit warmer. At least, that's what I'm telling myself! Have a blessed week.
Sunshine on cold days always helps! Hope you're staying warm, Merry Christmas.
DeleteDear Mary, Rick Warren is a wonderful author. Your home looks beautiful, warm and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, hope you're having a great day!!
DeleteIt's been chilly here in Alabama, too. Paired with a strong cup of coffee, aren't our faux fireplaces the best?!
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Rick Warren but really enjoyed that "Purpose of Christmas" excerpt. Thank you!
I love my little faux fireplace, I have one in the bedroom too!!
DeleteHow Christmassy your home looks! I have found so much to read in Rick Warens boks.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great time of year!! Merry Christmas.
DeleteIt has been quite chilly and windy here today, and the warmth of the heater feels so good, and also this cup of hot Christmas tea I am currently drinking while I write to you. I am happy you will have a family Christmas party this weekend. It sounds wonderful. It's so nice your family is close by and can all get together for events/holidays., and especially nice that your family does the planning and cooking, etc., and all you have to do is show up! Yay! That would be my favorite thing, but that never happens here. If I don't plan and cook it doesn't happen, unless we go out to eat. LOL. I love what Rick Warren wrote about the purpose of Christmas, at least that excerpt. I've never read the whole book. Yes, for all the naysayers, they should think about these things that are all scheduled because of Jesus's birth and death. His life has affected all of civilization whether they choose to acknowledge it or not! I hope they will. Stay warm and cozy, and thank you for sharing the verses every day. It's made this Advent season extra special.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Pamela, sending Christmas love and ((hugs))!
DeleteWhat a lovely thought!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting HappyK !!
Delete... and Christmas Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Christmas Blessings to you also!!
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