Merry Christmas!

"When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy.  They came to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.  They opened their gifts, and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."  Matthew 2:10-11


"The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid.  I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people.  Today your Savior was born in the town of David.  He is Christ, the Lord'."  Luke 2:10-11


"A child has been born to us; God has given a son to us.  He will be responsible for leading the people.  His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace."  Isaiah 9:6


Merry Christmas!!!

Meaning of Christmas

I have been so busy trying to get everything ready around here for the kids, etc  It's so easy to get caught up in all of that and forget what Christmas is really about.  This is something I'm really thinking about this year...Why celebrate Christmas as the rest of the world?  What do I mean??  Christmas has become something so far from what it should be.  Instead of celebrating Jesus and our families, we just WANT and WANT!  Chris and I have been talking a lot lately about this.
What do we want our kids to know about Christmas?  Do we want them to know about Santa?  I think Santa is fun to do with kids.  They get so excited about getting a surprise on Christmas morning.  I always loved it when I was a child.  And while there is nothing wrong with believing in a man in a red suit bringing you presents, believing in Jesus means SO much more!  Although Jesus' birth is considered to be around a different season than Christmas time, I love the idea of setting aside a time to really focus on the birth of our Savior.  That's a celebration that is neither false or materialized!  I so want my children to know that a Savior was born into this world of sin and sadness to rescue them, to redeem them.  That to me makes Christmas the most special time of the year.
Just thought I would share some of the thoughts whirling around in my head lately.  Maybe I sound ridiculous, but I think I'm seeing things so much more clearly.

"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed."  Matthew 2:10

Holy

This song is a recent favorite of mine!  I love the words...God is so holy, and we are so unworthy of His faithfulness and love.  What a beautiful song of praise for our Redeemer!  I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and weekend!


"Holy"

What heart could hold the weight of Your love
And know the heights of Your great worth
What eyes could look on Your glorious face
Shining like the sun
[x2]

You are holy, holy, holy
God most high and God most worthy
You are holy, holy, holy
Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are

Your name alone has power to raise us
Your light will shine when all else fades
Our eyes will look on Your glorious face
Shining like the sun
Who is like You, God?

You are holy, holy, holy
God most high and God most worthy
You are holy, holy, holy
Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are
[x2]

Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are

Who shall we say You are
You're the living God
Who shall we say You are
You're the Great I AM
The highest name of all
You're all You say You are

You are holy, holy, holy
God most high and God most worthy
You are holy, holy, holy
Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are
[x2]

Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are

And You shall come again in glory
To judge the living and the dead
All eyes will look on Your glorious face
Shining like the sun
Who is like You, God?

You are holy, holy, holy
God most high and God most worthy
You are holy, holy, holy
Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are

Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are
[x3]

Betwixxt/Handmade Home giveaway

Hello friends :)  Hope you are all having a fabulous Thursday!  It's almost Friday...hang on! I have another giveaway opportunity.  If you aren't keeping up with the handmade home yet, you need to be.  The next giveaway opportunity is from Betwixxt.  Check it out here  for more details and learn how you can enter :)

Simple Starfish/The Handmade Home

I have another giveaway opportunity!  This really is a week of giving for the handmade home!  This one is for a $50 gift certificate :)  You can use it for someone special on your list or keep it for yourself.  Check it out here.
Have a wonderful Tuesday night!

Crafty Addictions/The Handmade Home

I have another giveaway opportunity for all of you bloggers out there!  This giveaway includes 2 winners for $25 each to this cute etsy shop.  Check it out here.
Hope you have a terrific Tuesday!  Are you done Christmas shopping yet??...18 more days!

London Reid Jewelry giveaway/The Handmade Home

Hey everyone and happy Monday...well at least hello Monday.  Anyone else loathe Mondays???  Anyway, I follow a really awesome blog called the handmade home, and they are hosting a week of giving this week.  Their 1st giveaway opportunity is from London Reid Jewelry.  Check it out and enter to win a $50 shop credit.  You know you're not done Christmas shopping! ;)  Hope you have a fabulous week!  Click here for more details!