Wednesday, December 25, 2019

December 25 – “Ho! Ho! Ho!”


We had a pretty great Christmas Eve service last night.  Eighty plus people.  Archaeologized the gospel through the eyes of several favorite Christmas movies.  No Hallmark ones, though.  Just the classics.  It’s a Wonderful Life.  Elf.  A Christmas Carol.  The Santa Clause.  No Die Hard, though, although it did get a mention when I asked for people to share their favorite Christmas movies.  Almost started a riot.  It was great.  Thanks for that, Ray.  All the donut boxes were taken for distributing to people who had to work.  Lots of the ornaments disappeared as well.  Lots of hugging and Christmas handshaking, too.  I love that bunch of people.

This morning it looks like we are headed over to Kel’s to watch their Christmas morning festivities.  I anticipate it being kind of subdued.  Micah is full-blown sick, and Ezra has been a little puny as well.  Maybe we should wear some of those doctor masks …

Well, as soon as the pigs-in-a-blanket get out of the oven we are headed out, so … Merry Christmas!

Luke 2:11 says, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

Father, grant your Christmas peace to those who need it most today … those dealing with depression or loss or pain.  You are enough.  Amen.

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