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And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”  Luke 2 :8-14

When I think of Christmas, this passage in the Bible is what comes most to mind.  Whether I see it performed live by the children in Sunday School, on TV in cartoon form, or read it in multiple versions of the Bible, it still manages to affect me in unexpected ways.

It seems when I am at my lowest point or Satan has me doubting that I am truly a Christian, I am led back to this passage again and again.  And each time it reminds me that one person can change the world.  This sweet, innocent child would help the world, and cleanse their souls.

Christmas is a time to embrace the story of the birth of Jesus.  To remember the wonder and contentment that comes with the appearance of a new little life in this world.  Sometimes we doubt that one life can make a difference or that what we say or do is insignificant in the grand scheme of things.  What if Mary and Joseph had t

hose doubts, and did not help fulfill God’s plan?  Where would we be today?  I shudder to think about it.

So when you are at a time in your life when you wonder why you are here, or what’s the point in trying, that you will never make a difference in your own or someone else’s life, stop and remember that cold December morning in which a small child was born, and He made all the difference in the world.

My daughter has been very busy at school in her drama and chorus classes. She performed in her fall chorus concert, Romeo and Juliet and The Yellow Boat. She also attended Georgia Theatre conference in Columbus where her class performed The Yellow Boat and received several awards.

On November 7th, they performed this one act play in the regional competition and won first place. The following saturday, they competed at the state level and placed fifth. A member of their cast made All star.

In the coming weeks, she’ll be the makeup person for her school’s production of Frankenstein. Her school chorus will be performing two Christmas concerts, one here and the other at a school in a neighboring county. She and her brother will also be singing with our church’s youth choir in a Christmas concert.

In February, she and some of her classmates will be competing at Thespian conference. She’s not sure at this point what her drama teacher will require of everyone there.

It is my joy and honor as her mother to continue to watch her grow as she pursues her dreams, working hard and trusting God to provide.