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Thankful Thursday ~ Christmas

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and 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 among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:11-14 ESV)

The last couple of years have been really low key at our home around the Christmas time. I haven’t had a Christmas tree up for years; actually since our son moved out in 2007. I am not sure why, but it seems like we don’t have a need for it anymore.

Every year though I pick a Christmas devotion that I like to follow for the season. No different this year; I subscribed to Sarah Young’s ‘Jesus Calling – Christmas’ offered by Thomas Nelson Bibles. The devotional has really helped me to keep the focus on the Reason for the season.

Every year it amazes me anew that Jesus left heaven to be born in a lowly manger so that we can spend eternity in heaven with Him. Why would He go through all the trouble? Because of God’s great love for all humankind! Amazing, isn’t it…

I have enjoyed the peace and quiet around our home; no hassle and bustle. Even my shopping is all finished (except for groceries); I love shopping online for Christmas ?…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by this week; remember: keep your focus on the Reason for the season.

Merry Christmas my sweet friends…

Iris

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2. LaughingLady
3. jackie
4. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
5. Slenderella Jenn
6. Simple or sparkle
7. Denise		 8. Tami @ The Next Step
9. Aisling Beatha
10. Jann
11. bp
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. Ms. Kathleen
14. LovelyLici @ Conchsaladesque		 15. Comparisons…
16. Cora @ Inside the Life of a Pastor’s Family
17. Hands of Time – Hazel Moon
18. Interface – Robert Moon
19. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs
20. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful… Friday?: That Greatest of Gifts

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Thankful Thursday ~ Charles M. Schulz

“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:14 ESV)

In 1965 CBS contracted Charles M. Schulz to create a Christmas special. The executives of the peacock station were horrified when Mr. Schulz presented the Christmas special. They thought that the animation film would be a flop. They even wanted Linus’ monolog ‘chopped’ from the film.

Thankfully for us, Mr. Schulz stood firm, not taking out Linus’ monolog about the true meaning of Christmas!

As we all know, the Charlie Brown Christmas film is still aired to this day. I am thankful for Charles M. Schulz standing firm by keeping the Linus’ monolog in the short film 🙂 .

What are you thankful for this week? Please share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: sometimes we need to take a stand to share the truth.

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1. Miracles Happen
2. Denise
3. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
4. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
5. Ms. Kathleen
6. Edwards Granddaughter
7. LaughingLady
8. everyday is a new day!
9. Aisling Beatha		 10. Mrs.B@Homekeepers Journey
11. Christmas Greetings
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. 2011 Memories….
14. Judith C Evans
15. bp
16. Jess @ Homestead 4 Him
17. SharonB
18. ~Melissa		 19. Bridget @ Our Lovely Haven
20. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
21. On Top Of The World
22. Heartmade Home
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Thankful Thursday ~ Christmas

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” ~ Luke 2:10-12 (ESV)

Ah, Christmas. What a wonderful time of the year. Are you ready for the celebration? I was done 3 weeks ago with preparations. The only thing I did not get done this year? Sending out Christmas cards. Maybe I will send out New Years cards this year with an encouraging message for 2011 🙂

This year I have been very calm around the season, focusing completely on the reason for the season. I read (and still do) Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons Christmas Devotional”. It is/was great and I know I will refer to it often in 2011.

I am thankful this Christmas that I can bless people who are less fortunate than we are. God is good, and it is wonderful to be able to share His blessings with others.

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link to your post below.

Thank you for stopping by this week. Remember: when you get a little frazzled, take a deep breath, drink some cocoa and open up your Bible to Luke 2.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Joan @ Reflections
2. Lynn ~ Spiritually Unequal Marriage
3. bp
4. LaughingLady
5. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
6. Trish @ SAHM’s Notebook
7. Rita@Following 31
8. Welcome Holy Child!
9. Glory to God! 		10. Amy @ Nine-Ninety-One
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12. Ungrateful
13. The Woman Whom Jesus Loved
14. Homeschooling Hart’s
15. Chris
16. Melanie @ M&M
17. genny
18. Dawn @ Guiding Light		 19. Judy @ A Homemaker Speaks
20. Marsha
21. Sara @ Embracing Destiny
22. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
23. Tiff @ The Faery Inn
24. Amazing Grace
25. Arlene – Accepting Change
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