One of the songs sung during the Christmas season has no scriptural basis, but it captures the simple beauty of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem’s stable 20 Centuries ago. The song adds a little boy to the Christmas story. Like the shepherds who rushed from the nearby hillside to see the Christ-child, this boy to the manger. Unlike the Wise Men who arrived much late the little boy had no elegant gift to present. He only had his drum and his talent. His story is expressed in the song, “Little Drummer Boy.” (more…)
Archive for the ‘Chirstmas Inspirations’ Category
The Feast of the Holy Family
June 29th, 2010
Every year right after Christmas, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. There is a reason for this. It’s easy to think the “incarnation” means God took on a human body. (more…)
The Best Gifts This Christmas
December 22nd, 2009
To a Friend………..Loyalty
To an Enemy……..Forgiveness
To your Boss……..Service
To your Child…….A good example
To your Father…..Honor
To your Mother….Gratitude and Devotion
To your Spouse….Love and Faithfulness
To Yourself……….Respect
To All Men……….Charity
To God…………….Your Life!!
~~Unknown
Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa Claus
December 21st, 2009
Santa lives at the North Pole… JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh… JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. (more…)
Merry Christmas Greetings
November 4th, 2009
As most of us settle in to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends, I just wanted to take a moment and wish all of you the very best and blessed Christmas ever. For the first time in several years, I have looked at Christmas totally different. As my girls were growing I threw myself into the “shopping blitz” and tended to forget the reality of the season. (more…)
My Christmas Eve Tradition
November 4th, 2009
For many years now, while out and about doing my shopping for Christmas gifts, I’ve picked up a few extra items. I pick up an extra blanket, some toasty slippers and a soft warm fleece top. On Christmas Eve after attending the candle light church service, I make a little detour on the way home. I find a retirement home and make a stop. It’s something I look forward to every year even though I am never sure what the evening has in store for me. I stop at the front desk and ask the nurses for one or two residents that don’t have family or never have any visitors. (more…)
Dear Santa
November 4th, 2009
Dear Santa,
I’ve been a good mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor’s office more than my own doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground. I was hoping you could spread my list out — over several Christmases. (more…)
What Happened to Christmas?
March 22nd, 2009
What happened to the Christmas that I loved so much? We celebrated the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It was to Him that we gave the presents on that wonderful day, Just rejoicing in Him and loving our family and friends. This was what I was taught and wonder where it got lost.
The Christmas Carpenter From Nazareth
March 22nd, 2009
One of the “joys” of Christmas is “Toy Assembly 101.” Late Christmas Eve, you take “it” out of the box – whatever “it” is – read the so-called simple instructions ALWAYS including the magic words, “No assembly required” OR “Easy assembly instructions enclosed” and the fun begins! (more…)
