Written by Cindy Guy, from the Village Church.
As the Christmas holiday approaches, I am reminded of when I was young, and the family would gather together in anticipation of watching Charlie Brown Christmas special on TV. I loved how Snoopy and the characters turned the Charlie Brown Christmas tree into a fully decorated tree blessed by love at Christmas. Also, I was always inspired by the recitation that Linus gave from Luke 2: 8-14 and how it set the tone for the “reason for the season.” So, every Christmas holiday, I grab my mug of hot chocolate and memorize the verses from Luke 2: 1-20, the time and place of Jesus’ birth, the angelic announcement, and the shepherds’ visit. I love verse 19 and how Mary “kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” I also like to memorize the classic poem “’ Twas the Night Before Christmas,” by Clement Clarke Moore, 1823. May the Lord’s blessings find you and richly bless you this season. Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a Happy Advent.
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