Hey friends, how are you today? How was your week? Can you believe we are less than one week away from Christmas? I love this time of the year! I love everything about Christmas, truly there wouldn’t be Christmas without Christ, my Savior. What a privilege; what an honor to be part of the family of the One, Who came to ensure that I had an opportunity to have and live abundant life.
Growing up, I spent Christmas season in 85° weather. Most Christmas days ended at the beach. Most of the Christmas season came with days filled with blue skies and sunshine. In my neck of the woods, more than likely there will be snow on the ground on Christmas day. Perhaps the temperature will not rise above 25° and there may even be a snowstorm on the horizon. Yet, none of these detract from the beauty in this time of the year. Without the birth of Christ, there would be no death, no resurrection, nor preparing a place for me. The God of the universe had, before time began, decreed that this was the only way salvation would be made available to man. No one thing is more important in the life of Christ than another. Everything single aspect of His life served and continue to serve a purpose. That’s just how detailed our God is in everything He does. I love this time of the year, not even the weather can take that away from me.
It’s always a good time to reflect on the goodness and grace and mercy of God. In a world, where life is so uncertain, each new day is a good day. It’s a good time to be gain making changes, setting new goals. Although it is cold in my necks of the woods, and been for quite a few days, I will rejoice and be glad in this day. Let me share my neck of the woods with you.
What do like you best at this time of the year?
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36 responses to “CELEBRATE TODAY”
Thank you my sister for a lovely write up. A real pleasant read. This time of the year is a time that truly makes me realize how thankful we all should be to the Almighty for all the blessings he has showered on us.
God bless everyone and enjoy the season.
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 we have truly been blessed far beyond our wildest dreams, great is our God. Have a wonderful Christmas
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Thanks my sister. It’s a sad time for the family. I lost a love one yesterday and is requesting prayer for the family. Please see link https://wp.me/p42oox-1Eu
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Oh no 😢😢 I’m praying for you and your family, my friend.
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Thanks much my dear sister
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Cold weather gives you good reason to wear those cute boots! Enjoy the time with your girls…as I will with my two youngest boys 🙂 Thanks to God for His great GIFT and a Merry CHRISTmas to you, Brenda!
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Yes, praise the Lord for His Great Gift. 🙂 there’s nothing like time spent with family
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People seem to be a little nicer this time of the year. They call out “Merry Christmas!”
When other times they don’t seem to even notice you. And I love the cozy feelings and hot chocolate and christmas movies.
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yes, this time of the year bring out the ‘best’ in people; I am not even so strict with my schedule at this time of the year :).I am sorry it took me so long to respond, we left town to pick up the girls from college and just continued on to Chicago 🙂 🙂 Its good to be back to regular life 🙂
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I am never worried about the length of time it takes to respond to a comment – if ever. Lol. People have lives outside of blogging
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🙂 🙂 Thank you
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A great share ma’am. Truly, He comes through for us. He is amazing!
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amen 🙂 our God is good and faithful 🙂 I am sorry it took me so long to respond, we left town to pick up the girls from college and just continued on to Chicago 🙂 🙂 Its good to be back to regular life 🙂
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Yes ma’am. He is!. 💃
Okay. Wow. That is nice!.
Smiles. 😁
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I love to meditate on the coming and salvation of Jesus. I need to pay more attention to the passing days – even with a calendar, it always seems to sneak up on me.
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🙂 🙂 I was just thinking that very same thing 🙂 I cannot believe we are just a week away 🙂 I am sorry it took me so long to respond, we left town to pick up the girls from college and just continued on to Chicago 🙂 🙂 Its good to be back to regular life 🙂
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Chicago! Wow, is that where you’re spending Christmas?
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No 😄we are back at home 🏡
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I love the smells, the lights, the feelings, the whole package 🙂 I have been enjoying Christmas since the beginning of November, but now I’m starting to freak out a little…I can’t believe it’s so close! May we always remember the reason for the season. God Bless!
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Sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂 I love every single thing about Christmas too 🙂 I simply cannot believe its next week 🙂 What happened to the time?!!
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I have NO idea what happened to the time, lol. I wish I could find it though 😉 So glad the girls are home for Christmas. Enjoy!!
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merry Christmas, my friend
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The snow looks beautiful! There’s no snow here yet but it is pretty cold❄
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Sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂 We have snow at least every other day 🙂 🙂
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You will have snow for Christmas 🙂
Will your Christmas dinner be a picnic?
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Sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂 It will definitely NOT be a picnic, but I also not sure it will be considered dinner either, because I do not cook on Christmas Day 🙂 my personal favorite tradition
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Who cooks on Christmas Day? Your husband or your daughters?
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primarily the girls, husband does not know how to cook, bless his heart 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I am thankful to be alive. I am thankful for a wonderful church family. I love your blogs.
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Thank you 🙂 To our great and mighty God be all the glory :)sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂
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Amen Brenda! Great photos! Looks cold! I love all the lights at Christmastime that show Jesus is the light of the world! God bless and Merry Christmas!
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I never look thought about the lights in this way, but I absolutely love this analogy; thank you for sharing :)sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂
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I love your photos of the tree limbs coated with snow! The trees are so dark and the snow is so white. They make kind of a gnarled, swirling, artistic pattern against the sky.
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🙂 I love art, although I am not very artistic 🙂 🙂 but the Lord in His goodness and love shows us beauty even in the sometimes not so ‘pretty’ :)sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂
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My favorite part of this time of the year is that more people are made aware of the reason for the season, and also that I get to see distant family members.
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amen 🙂 I love this year for this very reason, it encourages people to get a tad bit out of their comfort zone God bless you, my friend. sorry it took me so long to respond; we left to pick up the girls from college and it became a literal trip 🙂 🙂
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