Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
We watched Charlie Brown Christmas last night with the kids!
It has been pulled from almost every media outlet. We found it on Apple TV.
I’m guessing that in my little Canadian town, if I went out and asked people what Christmas was all about, few would know.
The more I look at our world, the more emboldened I become to ensure that Joy is built into each day. Each family visit. Each dinner at the table. We beat these nuts who hate what God has called good when we don’t allow them to take our joy.
Tomorrow after church we head north. Christmas at the farm!
Merry Christmas to the wonderful CTH admin and those who frequent these pages.
DD
And let us all celebrate OUR SAVIOR, The Lord Jesus, and His Birth so many years ago. Our Heavenly Father, God, sent him to us. Let us remember who is in charge of this earth we live on, and NOT GET DISHEARTENED. Keep celebrating Jesus, all year long! Praise be to Jesus, our King forever!
Many years ago, I was honored to “donate” my 4 week old baby boy, to be the newborn baby Jesus, to a Living Manger scene in a church’s Christmas program…
That HE should GIVE his only begotten son, …sacrificing him,…for US!
WOW, that STILL “blows my mind” and humbles my heart, as much as it did the first time I heard the story, at a young age and long before I had the experience of parenthood, and the capacity to fully appreciate what such a sacrifice meant!
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!
Lee
December 24, 2022 4:53 pm
Thank you. God Bless, and Merry Christmas to all.
MAGAgal
December 24, 2022 4:56 pm
Glory be to God in the Highest! Merry Christmas to one and all.
NinaG
December 24, 2022 5:03 pm
Glory to God in the Highest! Wishing joy, peace, and love to all who frequent this wonderful site.
May our Lord have mercy upon our flailing Nation. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
littleflower481
December 24, 2022 5:22 pm
Merry Christmas to all! Have a blessed Christmas.
Packrat
December 24, 2022 5:25 pm
Thank you for posting this! Brings my perspective back in correct alignment with the King.
JaanB
December 24, 2022 5:47 pm
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Menagerie!
God Bless and keep you all, and have a very Merry Christmas!
ashley
December 24, 2022 6:12 pm
Beautiful thank you and Merry Christmas to all. I used to sing in the choir and every Christmas at midnight mass would sing this song.
dutchman
December 24, 2022 7:04 pm
Beautiful, Managerie!
Thank you for this glorious Christmas present, and Merry Christmas to you and yours, to Sundance and crew, and to all treepers!
“GLORIA” by Michael W Smith – Powerful Arrangement!!
NanGee
December 25, 2022 1:00 pm
Watched “Miracle on 34th Street” last night, for the 2nd time in many decades. Was disappointed because there was no magic, and I had remembered magic. This song / music gives chills. THAT is magic. Thank you.
kinthenorthwest
December 25, 2022 11:12 pm
THANK YOU MENAGERIE
Chills and thrills while listening to this song.
Chills for how well it is put together infusing their feelings into us.
Thrills because makes one feel that this must be so similar to the angels singing while looking down at the Christ child in the manager.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2
We watched Charlie Brown Christmas last night with the kids!
It has been pulled from almost every media outlet. We found it on Apple TV.
I’m guessing that in my little Canadian town, if I went out and asked people what Christmas was all about, few would know.
The more I look at our world, the more emboldened I become to ensure that Joy is built into each day. Each family visit. Each dinner at the table. We beat these nuts who hate what God has called good when we don’t allow them to take our joy.
Tomorrow after church we head north. Christmas at the farm!
Merry Christmas to the wonderful CTH admin and those who frequent these pages.
DD
Enjoy your Christmas in the country!
For real relief and freedom!!
CUT THE CORD!!
And let us all celebrate OUR SAVIOR, The Lord Jesus, and His Birth so many years ago. Our Heavenly Father, God, sent him to us. Let us remember who is in charge of this earth we live on, and NOT GET DISHEARTENED. Keep celebrating Jesus, all year long! Praise be to Jesus, our King forever!
Beautiful…thank you. Merry Christmas.
This brings back a special memory of 35 yeas ago…
Many years ago, I was honored to “donate” my 4 week old baby boy, to be the newborn baby Jesus, to a Living Manger scene in a church’s Christmas program…
That HE should GIVE his only begotten son, …sacrificing him,…for US!
WOW, that STILL “blows my mind” and humbles my heart, as much as it did the first time I heard the story, at a young age and long before I had the experience of parenthood, and the capacity to fully appreciate what such a sacrifice meant!
Praise Jesus, praise God!
❤️❤️❤️
Merry Christmas to you all.
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!
Thank you. God Bless, and Merry Christmas to all.
Glory be to God in the Highest! Merry Christmas to one and all.
Glory to God in the Highest! Wishing joy, peace, and love to all who frequent this wonderful site.
May our Lord have mercy upon our flailing Nation. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Merry Christmas to all! Have a blessed Christmas.
Thank you for posting this! Brings my perspective back in correct alignment with the King.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Menagerie!
God Bless and keep you all, and have a very Merry Christmas!
Beautiful thank you and Merry Christmas to all. I used to sing in the choir and every Christmas at midnight mass would sing this song.
Beautiful, Managerie!
Thank you for this glorious Christmas present, and Merry Christmas to you and yours, to Sundance and crew, and to all treepers!
cross posted at https://freedomaustralia.freeforums.net/thread/2981/happy-christmas
I caught that “real men”. Good for you. That was beautiful.
A God with skin on is born…
Such a beautiful song. When it gets to the part “fall on your knees,” I can’t hold back tears.
Merry Christmas, everbody!
So exhilarating to hear the “Gloria.”
Have been listening to carols this Eve.
Must move away from the hawking of merchandise on the tellie.
Roku actually has Pentatonix Christmas Channel.
I have been listening to them this evening.
I have to say they are my favorite ACapella group . Their Christmas music is beautiful!
First time I have plugged in TV since Queen Elizabeth funeral.
David Archuleta is beyond talented.
I believe he isn’t as well known as other singers for the simple fact that he never ‘Signed the Devil’s Contract’ (music industry)
thus many don’t know his name or incredible voice.
Merry Christmas to all…
A BLESSED NEW YEAR 2023.
Lovely… Merry Christmas to all of God’s children!
My favorite Christmas video since you first posted it. Thank you.
Thank you Sundance! You made my evening! MERRY CHRISTMAS!💋
Have a BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
https://tenor.com/view/virgin-mary-gif-19583266
Have a BLESSED CHRISTMAS!
https://tenor.com/view/virgin-mary-gif-19583266
“GLORIA” by Michael W Smith – Powerful Arrangement!!
Watched “Miracle on 34th Street” last night, for the 2nd time in many decades. Was disappointed because there was no magic, and I had remembered magic. This song / music gives chills. THAT is magic. Thank you.
THANK YOU MENAGERIE
Chills and thrills while listening to this song.
Chills for how well it is put together infusing their feelings into us.
Thrills because makes one feel that this must be so similar to the angels singing while looking down at the Christ child in the manager.
Thanks for posting Menagerie