Treasures For My Heart

After the Christmas rush of activities I wearily laided down for a much needed nap Christmas afternoon. It was a blessed time filled with wonderfully prepared meals and lots of "treasures" to be opened. Honestly, after such a whirl wind of activities, I was exhausted.

I thought about Mary. She travelled far during a time most woman would feel it was too late in their pregnancy to leave home. She must have been weary and maybe even miserable. She had to deliver her son in extremely humble conditions and then visitors came! It might have been overwhelming. The Bible says she treasured these things: the worshiping shepherds, the singing angels and the extravagant gift giving, Wise men.

What are you treasuring from this Christmas time?

My treasures are simple but yet special all the same.

I treasure the moment my youngest daughter was praying along with our minister, and children's choir, before they were to sing for the congregation on Christmas Eve. Her sweet little hands folded and head bowed in earnest prayer warmed my heart.

I treasure singing Silent Night along with fellow believers in a candle lit church meditating on the true meaning of this blessed time- the gift of salvation we receive in Jesus Christ.

I treasure that my parents came to share this celebration with us, and that they are healthy and even robust!

I treasure the sparkle in Mr P's eye as he had surprises under the tree for me that I did not know about. Before I'd even opened my gifts the realization came to me that the giver is truly more spectacular than any gift!

Dear God,

May we keep the joy of Christmas all year long as any day is a great day to celebrate the gift of life you have given us in Christ Jesus. May we truly feel how blessed we are by our family and friends and never take them for granted. May we take hold of every opportunity to show them love. May we reach out to others who may not know You and may our lives cause them to seek You. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Living Nativity

Tonight we participated in a living nativity on one of the coldest nights of the year! Our kids had a great time as a shepherd, a lamb, and a wiseman.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the New born king!

We three kings of Orient are.........

All of the children did a fabulous job in their character roles.

Church members and people from our communty came out to see the Nativity and to pet the animals.

Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!

From Our House To Yours!

Today we lit the fourth candle. The love candle. We have not lit it here in our home yet-we were out late for a choral concert at church.

Before the choir "went on" our choir director shared an important message with us and I'd like to share it with you. She told us it did not matter if we got every note or entrance to perfection. What mattered most is- Emanuel- God is with us- The most important thing was that the audience could sense the love of Jesus in us. May everything we do bring glory to God and may all whom our lives touch feel the presence of Jesus when they are with us!

The concert went beautifully and a great evening was had by us all!



My oldest holding his puppet from the show after last weeks childrens program.

By the Christmas tree last Sunday morning!

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!