Merry Christmas

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ISAIAH 9:6

Being born isn’t what made Him a King.

Jesus was born into the family line of King David, but this did not merit a crown. Even with His earthly lineage, the King of kings was born in a stable far from home. The Bible says that even though He was, “in the form of God, He did not consider equality with God something to be used for His own advantage.” (PHILIPPEANS 2:6)

The Prince of Peace made Himself low. He made Himself poor—a servant.

In fact, He “made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of men” (PHILIPPEANS 2:7). The already-King of kings, through His great love for us, gave Himself to be born to a woman, to be with us and one of us, and to ultimately sacrifice Himself so He could redeem us from sin once and for all.

We’ve always needed a Savior. From the time Adam and Eve chose their way over God’s way in the Garden of Eden, to this moment of Advent anticipation. The tale is as old as time itself, but this true rescue story also stretches to all eternity.

Let us, the weary world, rejoice in the arrival that is worth more than all the bells and whistles, all the pine garlands and candlelit vigils, all the quiet pauses and whispered thank-yous.

Let’s enter into the anticipation and celebration, remembering our need, repenting of our sin, and rejoicing in Jesus’ birth and what it means for our lives now and into eternity.

“So that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth—and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (PHILIPPEANS 2:10, 11)

Rejoice in the child who was indeed born to us—our God, Immanuel.

This Christmas may your hearts be filled with love, your home be filled with peace, and your lives be filled with God’s richest blessings. Christmas Joy! Love, Sandi and Tim

Happy Birthday to Tim

From Sandi

Today my main man turns 63. This calls for a love letter:

Dear My Lovey,

I have known you for almost eleven years. In March we will celebrate being married for six of those years. In my head and my heart I have been married to you forever. And I have. There was a plan for us before this earth began. We were united spiritually and forever connected. After this earth life ends the next chapter of our love and connection will just continue.

You are such a wonderful person, husband and best friend. You care for me, you want happiness and success for me and you fulfill every single need I have. You are strong, you are soft, you care, you trust, you listen, you help, you love. I can always count on you for everything.

I love you eternally forever and always. I'm so glad you were born for me. I wish you the happiest birthday my darling.

Love, me. xox

P.S. Go a little easy on the date and walnut with butterscotch cream cake (I know it's hard).