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Matthew 1:22-23
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
[God told them this would happen. and still most people did not believe. And when Jesus began His ministry: …Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. {John 1:46} Do WE believe the prophecies that have yet to be fulfilled could, indeed, be wrought today?]
originally posted on December 14, 2011
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Matthew 1:24-25
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Luke 2:1-3
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
[Not much is often said about Joseph, but he was obviously a man who feared and trusted the Lord: he married an unwed-mother simply because a vision told him to. in a day when he could have had her stoned for ‘cheating’ on him]
originally posted on December 15, 2011
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would rise from the dead!
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Psalm 16:10
fulfilled: Mark 16:6; Acts 2:31
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Luke 2:4-7
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
[so much prophecy is represented in these few verses! and the most wonderous being: God was born~for you~for me.]
originally posted on December 16, 2011
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Except for some specific items for my hubby that we will shop for together, our Christmas shopping is done. I am working on a few home-made things for the girls. More on those AFTER Christmas.
My Kyria [7] made home-made gifts for her class party coming soon. We had lots of fun… googly eyes will do that!
I have been finding a few ideas of crafts to do during the days school is out.
We are also going to make our own wrapping paper! [more on that later, too]
We have no plans other than a school party, a staff luncheon and making cookies together with my girlies. Both sides of our families live far away, so I am sure we will try to video-chat with them sometime during the few days before Christmas day.
We have Christmas cards to mail. I am sure the girls will make pictures to send the Grandparents [just pretend you didn’t read that, Mom!] Every couple years we try to do a craft for them-such as handprint clay or picture collages. I have an idea for this year… but it may be a New Years gift instead. If we lived closer, I am sure we would do more together.
We love just being our little family. Most of our friends have family near. and, of course, spend the special holidays with them. Thus we have the privilege of learning how to take the slow path.
Teaching by doing – that there is more to this time of year than rushing to buy the biggest and best of everything we don’t really need. Trying to be a part of every party and activity available can create stress. and I am trying to stop teaching ‘stress’ to my children. [easier said than done!]
So, I will [try to] sit back and enjoy. spending time doing only what is necessary with a few nice things thrown in… instead of wondering how we will fit it all in before December 25th!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
and Be Blessed with HIS LOVE!
**except for the
Advent Readings and the next
Keys to Emotional Health which are mostly already typed and scheduled, I will probably not post much more between now and Christmas. The Owl Ornaments were inspired by a lady named
Disney and my Kyria’s school teacher, Mrs. Moore-sweetest lady and a most wonderful teacher. The theme of their classroom this year is “Making WISE Choices”… thus, the owl!
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Luke 2:8,9
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
[I am fairly certain I would be equally: sore afraid! What would you do?]
originally posted on December 18, 2011
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Luke 2:10-14
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
[the Greatest Message ever spoken!]
originally posted on December 18, 2011
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Luke 2:15,16
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
[Let us go and find Jesus! for we have an even greater witness than Angels! the Written, Living Word…]
originally posted on December 19, 2011
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