Merry Christmas
There were in the country shepherds, who stayed out in the field watching over their flocks all night. And the Angel of the Lord came down to them, and a bright light shone all around them, and they were afraid. But the Angel said to them, "Fear not, for I bring you good news that shall give joy to all people. There is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this is the way you shall know him: You shall find him wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger."
When the Angel had said this, suddenly there were many other angels with him, who praised God, saying, "Glory be to God on high, and on Earth peace, good will toward men."
After the angels had gone from them up into heaven, the shepherds said, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see these things the Angel has told us about." And they went quickly and found Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in a manger. And they saw the child, and afterward went out and told others what the Angel had said to them. Everyone they told wondered at what they said. Then the shepherds returned to their flocks again, praising God for what they had seen and heard.
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Comments (10)
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Cuz.
Posted by Jim - PRS | December 24, 2008 8:19 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jack. God bless us...every one.
Posted by BobM | December 24, 2008 10:42 PM
Merry Christmas! to all.
Posted by portland native | December 25, 2008 8:28 AM
Merry Christmakkah to all. From one bireligious household to all others.
Posted by mrfearless47 | December 25, 2008 3:02 PM
Merry Christmas, Jack, and thank you for your blog.
Posted by JMS | December 25, 2008 6:17 PM
Merry Christmas!
Peace,
Susan
Posted by Susan Francois | December 25, 2008 6:31 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!
Posted by laurelann | December 25, 2008 6:53 PM
Merry Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkcE6Vy-e6c&feature=related
Posted by Ben | December 25, 2008 11:27 PM
What were the tax implications of that birth? Did Israel have an above the line tax deduction? Also, do you think Mary had a term or full life policy on her son?
Posted by Sebastian | December 26, 2008 12:05 AM
"Also, do you think Mary had a term or full life policy on her son?"
Her son gave all of humanity an after life policy. The premium-faith.
Keep the faith. Merry Christmas all.
Posted by genop | December 26, 2008 1:48 PM