A New Way to Think of Christmas?
What Does Christmas Mean to YOU?
As a Christian, I’ve always thought of Christmas as the birthday of Jesus, the beloved Son of God. Easter has always meant that Jesus laid down his life for all of our sins so that believers can be reconciled with God. So, while Christmas has always been a joyful celebration and Easter a more somber time of reflection, another blogger introduced me to a new thought.
In reality, Jesus voluntarily left the heavens where he enjoyed multitudes of angels’ praise, comfort, and fellowship with God the Father. He left that glorious place to come to earth, not as a king, but as a human baby born in a meager stable. He experienced life on earth in a human body as Emmanuel — God With Us.
He grew up, performed miracles, and taught us how to live. His disciples recorded these truths in the Bible: God’s letter to us, which comforts and teaches us, and is for our benefit. Christmas is the beginning of his substitutional payment for our sins. Easter is the finishing of this work.
How much love He has for us!
December Winner
Congratulations to Bill R. who won the beautiful 2022 calendar featuring original artwork from Emeline - A Journey (and the next book).
(The winner is randomly selected from subscribers who open and read the last blog.)
Author Update
I’ve been super busy with fixing a rental house and my part-time job.
Kit’s New Home and My Bandana Acres Journal are on blog tour this month. They’re both receiving great reviews.
Books make great gifts. Check my website shop for deals — always less than Amazon. Some items are only available on the site.
Process life through journaling. New in 2021, learn more about both of them on my site.
My Bandana Acres Journal (ages 8-12)
My Journey (ages 12-adult)
I belong to a local author group called Write Brain Trust. We have started a brand new website. Look!
Welcome to Of Books and Nooks, a place for readers to come together and explore books and more. Today, we might share a recipe from a favorite fictional sleuth. Researching an exotic setting for a new romance. Taking an imaginary journey. Or we might take a break from writing and spending some time in the garden or curled up with our latest read.
We’re a group of authors who write a variety of genres and read a bit of everything. Join us as we read, write, garden, cook, travel, and observe the world. We’re parents and grandparents, artists, lawyers, librarians, and small business owners who love to share stories, books we love, ideas, and inspiration!