Merry Christmas!

Got Peace? That question seems ridiculous, right? I mean, the economy is terrible, there is a high unemployment rate, money is tight, and now to top it off, the stress of Christmas is upon us. We have shopping, gift wrapping, office parties, cookie parties, dress rehearsals, Christmas programs at school and church, house cleaning, finding ornaments in every place in the house- except on the tree, and visits with Santa. The list could go on and on, so where does it end? Where is the peace?



True Peace was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. His name is Jesus.


I love to do all the things that come along with the Christmas season, but this year, I’m trying to focus on peace. They say “Peace on Earth,” but I would like to suggest starting a little smaller. I’m going to say “Peace in your heart.” When there is peace in the very center of your being, it manifests in your life. If I have peace, my home has peace, and my family has peace (except when we are arguing about what shoes to wear, but that’s another blog). We affect the people around us and what is it exactly that we want people to see? The hurried, hair pulling, yelling, pepper spraying (I will admit I was happy not to take part in the Black Friday frenzy), “Happy” Holiday; or the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth? In the midst of all the traditions and new ideas, I urge you to think about the point of it all.


We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas full of joy and peace!


“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16