My wife and I were talking about how simple our whole Christmas has been this year. We haven't shopped like we have in past years. We haven't let ourselves get all frazzled about what to get the kids or grandma. There haven't been any "can't miss" parties to rush off to. We've scaled back on the Christmas card list and generally tried to keep it more low-key than it's been over the years.
And you know what? It's been great!
Yesterday, our pastor reminded us of the simplicity of the Christmas message. The angel called it "...good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people." A baby in a manger. The Son of God became a man so that we could become sons and daughters of God. That's it! The good news of Christmas.
Too simple? Maybe. But what God desires of us is even simpler. Just believe.
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I'm glad you're having a nice Christmas season. I'm home for the week...enjoying the warm cozy house decorated for Christmas! I might have to try to plan a trip to MN when you're there, but i'm not sure if i'll make it Jan. Love and miss you!!
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