Advent: Week of Love

God has great love for us. He sent His only Son to be born in a manger and endure the emotions, pains, hurts, sickness, joy, and love that humans experience. The gift is becoming part of His family. The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:"I have drawn you with loving-kindness." Jeremiah 31:3

"Christmas is not a day or a season, 

but a condition of heart and mind. 

If we love our neighbors as ourselves; 

if in our riches we are poor in spirit 

and in our poverty we are rich in grace; 

if our charity vaunts not itself, 

but suffers long and is kind; 

if when our brother asks for a loaf 

we give ourselves instead; 

if each day dawns in opportunity 

and sets achievement, however small; 

then every day is Christ's day 

and Christmas is always near." 

~James Wallingford