See with
joy, the Christ Child has come
By
Chaplain/Pastor Ryan Edgecombe
|
Send a link to a friend
[December 19, 2015]
My
wife and I seem to have more energy and excitement this year for
Christmas than we have had in a long time. There is a clear reason
why… We have three little boys that we are raising, ages four, two
and a one-year-old! They give us energy whether we want it or not!
|
|
 The boys have been watching “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” (the
one narrated by Burl Ives) since September and we have been thinking
for the last few months about ways that we can make this Christmas
extra special for them. The joy and expectancy that we see in their
little faces is nothing short of a work of art.
Christmas is indeed a special time for children. I am thankful that
truthfully Christmas is a special time for children OF ALL AGES! As
they grow older and enter into adulthood it is my deepest prayer
that those looks of joy and expectancy continue to radiate as they
grow in understanding of the life-transforming gift of the Christ
Child!
I am thankful that whether I am at home with my wife and the little
ones, or with my congregation at Broadwell Christian Church, or with
the residents, staff and families at The Christian Village - I see
joy… I see expectancy… I even see tears…
I see men and women of a variety of ages who have become like a
“little child” as they have allowed the love, truth, and grace of
The Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ to transform them from the
inside out.
Let the joy of Christmas make you like a little child this Holiday
Season!
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring
you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Ryan Jay Edgecombe, M.Div
Chaplain & Director of Volunteer Services - The Christian Village
Pastor of Broadwell Christian Church
[to top of second column] |
|
