CHRISTMAS

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


Let us never forget the reason we celebrate Christmas.  This is my challenge to myself.  You see, I LOVE Christmas.  I start listening to Christmas music after Halloween.  I force my husband to put up mountains of Christmas lights even though he doesn't enjoy doing it.  I decorate my house like a pro, having collected a mountain of decorations over the years.  And now, I dress up my daughter to be the MOST adorable baby in the world.

Christmas Family Photo, courtesy Stephen Probert Photography

Cutest Santa ever, right?

But in the midst of my Christmas craze, it's really easy to forget the REAL reason we do any of this, and that reason is Jesus Christ.  I am so grateful that God chose to save the world through a tiny baby, born in the most humble of ways, even though He was, is, and always will be a King.  Here's two of my favorite Christmas songs that help me remember what Christmas is really about:

Relient K - I Celebrate the Day - listen here

Joy Williams - Here With Us - listen here

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours - and prayers that you know the gift of our incredible Savior!