Summary: At this time of year families gather from near and far. My sons and their families pile into one house and boy is it fun! We make cookies and sing songs. We go to a Christmas service together and eat delicious food. Being in each other’s company is just fabulous. One of my favorite parts about our family being all together is the joy of sharing the Bible. We read Chapter 2 of Luke aloud, giving voice to the birth of Jesus more than 2000 years ago. My ambition is that my family and grandchildren understand the true joy of this season. We take comfort in this annual tradition. What kind of Christmas traditions does your family have? When you all gather together is it over food or perhaps an activity? How do you celebrate the meaning of the season, the birth of Christ? If you’re a new Christian this year, get a deep, biblical tradition going. It’s never too late to start! I pray that as your family gathers this year, God’s presence would be with you. I pray for opportunities for you to reach out to others this season as well. It is a joyful time of year – so joyful that we should not keep it to ourselves! May your family experience the joy of Christmas this season and share it with others around.
