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“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.”  Matthew 1:21 (NIV)

Love Christmas traditions and memories etched in our minds from childhood.  Gathering with friends, I listened as each person shared their memory of Christmas’ past.   From the special gifts they received to the best desserts from Mom’s kitchen – each memory was unique and special – we could see it in their eyes. Like the wide eyed wonder when tiny feet dance across the floor to reach gifts under the tree Christmas morn.  We could hear it in the depth of their voice – like the telling of the Christmas story.   We could feel it deep pulling at our heart strings.   Like a Christmas carol filling the silent night air.  And the common thread – well it really wasn’t about the presents, food or shopping.  Woven together in each story was a bond of love with family and friends.  Just like the very first Christmas when Jesus entered this world – love was the common thread.  Wonder what God’s favorite Christmas memory would be?  Would it be the moment Jesus took His first breaths?  Perhaps it was when the angels sang or the wisemen came.  Maybe, just maybe His favorite Christmas memory was wrapped up in us the moment we welcomed Jesus to be a part of our lives.  For the One who gave His all, for the One who spared nothing – the ultimate gift ushered in a chance for us to be redeemed.  Gifts that leave us wide eyed in wonder dancing through our days.  Gifts that leave us breathless and captivated.  Gifts that reach deep into our secret places and weave our hearts with His.

 “Father, the gift of Your Son has forever changed my world – Your endless love has captured my heart and I am forever yours.”

 For His Glory

 Janet Martin
TRBC Coffee Break

Wishing you and your family a

Merry Christmas as we

celebrate the birth of our Savior.