Category Archive: Christmas

Dec 21

The Gift of Gifts

Valley of Vision- The Gift of Gifts O Source of all Good, What shall I render to Thee for the gift of gifts, Thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my Redeemer, Proxy, Surety, Substitute, His self-emptying incomprehensible, His infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders: He came below to …

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Dec 05

To be Blessed

In the first chapter of Luke, Elizabeth says, “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished” (NIV).  Elizabeth is saying to Mary – and to us – “if you really believe what the angel told you about this baby, if you take it in, you’ll be …

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Dec 24

Merry Christmas Eve

Like a drama unfolding, the curtain was opening An audience of angels was holding its breath A census, a manger, two travel worn strangers The stage was finally set. Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman.” Angels folded their wings at the throne, …

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Dec 23

Jesus Tree

Noel Piper had an excellent idea (in my opinion) for a Christmas tradition over on the Desiring God blog a few days ago. I have no children – or even a house of my own! – so I am sharing the idea with you all. She suggested having a small tree or branch set aside …

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Dec 22

Merry Christmas!

Haha! This was the best pictures we could get. We were trying to get a good picture to make Christmas cards with, which we didn’t get too. lol I love Calvin’s cheesy smile! This Christmas season my family did all the things we usually do. We baked cookies, watched a few Christmas movies, like, The …

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