IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN

It seems like Christmas comes more quickly each year. I can hardly believe that it is that time once again. We are all busy shopping and baking, cleaning and wrapping presents, and still schooling and work and decorating and so many things going on all at once. Please take time to remember the real meaning of Christmas. Read the Christmas story to your children, not just from Luke, but from Matthew also. Do it more than once. Read the prophecies to your children in Isaiah about the Messiah: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 40, Isaiah 53. Talk to your children about why Jesus was born as a baby and about His mission on earth . This is also a good time to discuss other Christmas traditions and the history behind them, making crafts and gifts, or reading Christmas stories. Spending time together is the most important thing to do this Christmas season. Life is short even at its best, so make the most of the time together. It is my prayer for all of you that you have a blessed holiday and a very Merry Christmas.