A Christmas Tree and A Cross

Isn't it ironic that while we celebrate the birth of Christ this month, that we bring a Christmas tree into our homes and decorate it with beautiful ornaments. And we put pretty packages filled with things we want to give others, underneath them.


 And yet, the birth of the baby whose birth we celebrate grew up to hang on a tree for our sins. How ugly it was, that he was killed in such a gruesome way, with his life's blood running down the cross.

His friends and family may have gathered underneath watching him die.Or perhaps near by.  Not understanding why fully. It was truly a sad day for them. No wrapped gifts under that tree.

There was surely nothing pretty about it if we look at that aspect of it. But, when we reflect on why he did it, it becomes something that is beautiful. He gave us a gift, not wrapped up with pretty bows, but something more meaningful to be sure. Something that would never die. Something whereby we could live forever.

Why do I put the two of those together. The birth and the death of Jesus Christ, during this month? Because we can't have one without the other. And more importantly then those really, is the fact, that death did not hold him. These three events all go together whenever we think on Jesus and why he came to earth as a babe in a manger in a barn. And that is what is beautiful, during the Christmas and Easter Seasons of our celebrations.

And so while you are enjoying this season, decorating your tree and putting gifts under it for your loved ones, remember the tree that held Jesus with the nails in his hands, and be ever thankful that he was willing to do that for you and me. Because... he didn't have to.

Tips for a stress free Christmas

Hey Mom and Dad, do you run yourself ragged during the holidays, trying to get too much done, too many places to take the kids?

The tip for today, is just to slow down a bit. Don't try to cram a lot of things into the season. Pick out some of the things you really want to do, and plan them out. There is always next year to get to the ones that you don't do this year.


Other then that, pray, pray, pray. It helps to keep your mind on heavenly things, while you are participating in earthly activities.

December 6, 2019  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. John 1:1

Thanks for stopping by today Friends. I hope your Christmas Season has been blessed so far. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good! Until next time....take care!