Merry CHRISTmas to everyone!

For a child has been born—for us!
   the gift of a son—for us!
He'll take over
   the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counselor,
   Strong God,
Eternal Father,
   Prince of Wholeness.
His ruling authority will grow,
   and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.

Isaiah 9

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  Merry Christmas, friends! I hope you are having a great day with your friends and families! Rejoice in the love that God has lavished upon us in giving Jesus to be all that verse says He is: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. He is our Savior, born as a meek, gentle baby, who grew up to be the perfect sacrifice for all our sin! 

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My family has had the loveliest Christmas :)

Beginning this morning with gifts...

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Santa's cookies: all gone!

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discovering new verses makes me happy :)

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MY NEW BABY!
yes. the big secret was: I was getting a new camera! i love it!

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We headed off to church... It was beautiful, as always. The children and babies were in there too today so it was also quite noisy... but still beautiful.

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Afterward, my daddy cooked us a yummy turkey and momma made vegetables to go along with it.

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This season always brings great joy, but this year has been especially joyful and beautiful. If only it would stop raining...

      Love and Joy,

         Emma