Nov
Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas
The weather is getting brisk, the leaves are turning beautiful colors as they gently fall from their branches to cover the ground. The election is finally over. Fall is officially here.
I am starting to go through the holiday bins to see what decorations are usable; going through my yarn stash to see how many hand made gifts will be inspired – then a list of what to make for whom – then a smile as I realize they probably won’t get finished because I look at my wall of totes with each one carrying a project already started. So, come gift opening time no one will know what to expect 
Christmas music is already being played full time on local radio stations. I heard a news report this week about a group protesting that Christmas is too religious. I go to the stores adorned with brightly colored decorations, trees and imitation gifts wrapped. Sales are announced everywhere with pictures of family members excited to receive them. The music played is about toys and gifts and family gatherings. People are lined up fighting for the last item on the rack as the “perfect must have present”. And it is only the middle of November. WHERE, I ask you, is the too much religion?
Come to my house and I pray you will find that religion. I do participate with the tree and the presents. My teddy bears dress up and share in the happiness of the season. And foremost in the decor is a nativity, actually 2 or 3. My heart is filled with the promise of a savior sent from heaven to offer us salvation. That is the ultimate gift.
Read this fantastic account in Luke 2. Click here for an online version.
Let me be among the first to wish you a “Merry Christmas”.
