On Christmas night, God chose the lowly shepherds to be the first to hear the news that Jesus had been born. How did they respond to the angel’s message? They went to find Jesus! Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd who comes to find us! Did you know Jesus knows your name and wants you …

Angels are God’s messengers. 📣😇 On Christmas night they came with a SKY BREAKING NEWS ALERT. Have you ever been in the dark and someone shines a flashlight in your eyes? 🔦 Try it! It’s so bright you cover your eyes! That’s what happened when the angels came with their news!🌟 “That night some shepherds …

Can you imagine a world without Christmas?  No Christmas lights, trees, gifts, decorations, songs, or nativities! Aren’t you glad Jesus came? Today we add the manger to our Nativity sets. A manger is a feeding trough for animals. That was an unusual baby bed! St. Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene in 1223. …

In Luke 2:7 we read that Mary wrapped baby Jesus in swaddling cloths. Swaddling means snugly wrapping a baby in a blanket for warmth and security. It can also have a soothing and calming effect.   Did you ever have a security blanket? It’s almost like having a comforting friend. Weighted blankets are a popular gift …

A new law required Mary and Joseph to travel to their ancestral home to be counted. The timing was perfect because 700 years earlier, Micah 5:2 prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. God used a new law to fulfill an old prophecy and get Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Bethlehem means …

Tradition tells us that Mary rode on a donkey as she and Joseph made their long journey to Bethlehem. There were no cars, or trains, or airplanes. 🚗🚂✈️ The donkey was the transportation vehicle of that day. The donkey would have been a big help to Mary traveling so far carrying the soon-to-be-born Jesus.🤰🏽 The …

What kind of mom did God pick to carry His Son, Jesus? Mary wasn’t a princess who lived in a palace. She was an ordinary girl. Mary loved God and lived to please Him. It wasn’t easy and convenient for Mary to become Jesus’ mom, but she was brave and believed God’s Word. And Mary …

Joseph chose to raise THE Savior of the world as his own! His plans took a major turn when God chose Mary. Although Mary is more prominent in the Christmas story (& throughout history), we don’t want to overlook Joseph! God chose Joseph to partner with Mary to raise His Son. Joseph still had a …

Have you ever woken up at night and tried to walk in the dark? It’s easy to stub a toe or trip and fall. Jesus said “I am the Light of the world, if you follow Me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness.” John 8:12 (NLT) Jesus lights our way so we can see …

Have your kids asked why you put a tree inside your home? Here are ways you can bring meaning to the tradition! The Christmas tree is a visual aid that can point us to Jesus.🎄👆 We put our Christmas tree in a prominent place, just as Jesus should have an important place in our lives.⭐️️ …