One Small Boy
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This
has been such a rough year for so many people. I guess that’s kind of an
understatement. Hmm. No guessing. It’s an understatement. And now we’re in the
holiday season. Christmas will be so different this year in homes around the
world.
I
usually post about writing, reading, and anything that’s related to those
activities. There are times when I set all of that aside and think about my
faith. This is one of those times.
Christmas
has been neatly deleted from schools, public buildings, stores and all types of
places, but the joy of the Lord is still in my heart. Someone might wish me Happy
Holidays, but I’ll always wish them a Merry Christmas.
I
know not everyone believes the way I do, and that’s okay. Celebrate whatever
you want to in any way that pleases you – and I’ll do the same.
If
you couldn’t tell already, I’m a Christian and I love the Lord with all my
heart. And I celebrate Him each and every day. I pray for people. I try to do
the right thing, but often fail miserably. Am I perfect? Absolutely not. I make
more mistakes and wrong choices than you can imagine, but I am forgiven thanks to the birth of one
small boy.
Someone
might think, “But, hey! She writes murder mysteries. How could a Christian
write about something like that?” Well, there really are murders and there
really are mysteries. My intent isn’t to gross someone out, but to entertain.
While there is drama in my books, there’s also some humor. My characters, for
the most part, have heart. They’re just ordinary people who sometimes find
themselves involved in extraordinary circumstances. Although my books aren’t “religious,”
you will find some funny and lovable Church Ladies in a few of the stories.
However,
this post isn’t about my books. It’s about hope, faith and peace, given
lovingly by our dear Lord.
Hope
is a positive expectation that something good is about to happen any moment in
your life! Peace is what we need more of right now. And faith is knowing that
things are going to change for us because of that small boy’s birth.
So
what is the reality of Christmas? It’s about Jesus and the ways in which He’s
changed the world over the last two thousand years.
Santa
can come to visit. He visited my home when I was a little girl, and he visited
when my daughter and grandson were small. But throughout the years, first and
foremost in our minds was the birth of Christ. Santa was just the frosting on
the cake, so to speak.
I
hope you’ll keep coming back here to find out what little tidbit I’m talking
about from time to time. I’ll try to keep you entertained and we’ll talk about
writing and reading, and who knows what I’ll think of next.
Until
next time, I wish you all a blessed Christmas filled with peace, joy and hope.
P.S.
There’s one song that I usually only hear at Christmas that can make me cry, no
matter where I am. There’s a line that says, “Fall on your knees, and hear the
angels voices…” My heart soars and the tears flow when I hear that. CLICK HERE
to hear Charlotte Church sing the song that touches the very depths of my heart.
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