"And she shall bring forth a Son,
and thou shalt call His name JESUS:
for He shall save His people from their sins. "
~Matthew 1:21
When I think of Christmas, I think of the glowing lights, the cherished gifts, the holy star, angels on high, pure white snow, and so many more lovely things!
All of these Christmas treasures tie in to the holy birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came as a tiny little baby that first Christmas to save us from our sins.
On that first Christmas night when the star shown bright and the angels sang, Jesus was that first Light, the Light of the World. If we receive Him, then we, too, come out of the darkness and into the Light.
The Greatest Gift of all was given in a stable on that first Christmas. Love!
In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins. Then He washes us white as snow!
Traditionally, again this Christmas, I will be spending the day with ALL my family. I love when everyone comes home! Before any gifts are unwrapped, my Father reads the Christmas story from Luke 2 in the Bible, and everyone listens intently as we think upon that first Christmas long, long ago. Jesus is always the first gift we receive Christmas morning. Then, we take turns unwrapping gifts from under the tree... appreciating the time together, the presents given, and enjoying the moment. Also, in my heart... I'll be remembering Christmases past and treasuring all of the precious memories - in the midst of making new ones!
My hope for all who visit here... is that you have a joyous Christmas- no matter where you are. My prayer is that you will find grace, comfort, and peace in the love of Jesus!
Two Christmas TV Movie Reminders...
Monday, December 24, 2018:
On Christmas Eve, see the classic, beloved Christmas movie...
"It's a Wonderful Life"
Watch it again or for the first time at 8pm/7c. on NBC
Tuesday, December 25, 2018:
On Christmas night, it's Christmastime in Hope Valley once again in...
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God's Blessings to You
this Holy Day and Christmas Season!
Thank you for being a special part of the
*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!
*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!
Wishing You much Love and Joy
this Christmas!
God Bless Us, Everyone!
From my home to yours...
Merry Christmas to You All! Net
this Christmas!
God Bless Us, Everyone!
From my home to yours...
Merry Christmas to You All! Net
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Silent night, Holy night,
All is calm, All is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, Holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior, is born!
Christ the Savior, is born!
Silent night, Holy night,
Son of God, Love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
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Such a beautiful post, Net!! I love your endearing family tradition. May I take the time to wish you, your family and all your IAWM family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, too!! May God bless you, continue to enrich you for all the "good works" you do year after year. You have been a blessing to me in my life and I pray love, joy, peace in yours!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the work you do, putting this list together is a wonderful gift for us, and I just wanted to let you know how much it is appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Donna from Dallas TX
ReplyDeleteThank you for your fantastic reporting / previewing of so many programs and movies! Just a wonderful service--and an entertaining as well as informational site!! Thank you--and wishing you a Blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi Net, and everybody else at IAWM. Merry Christmas to you all! Peace.
ReplyDeleteBlessed Christmas to your family Net! May the Joy of our Saviors Birth fill your hearts with Love!
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! HOPE THAT THE FEELING OF THE SEASON LASTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR!!!!
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ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Net and to all that visit here! This post is so beautiful! God's blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you to Net. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful gift of the movie list again this year. God is using you to touch so many hearts. I pray you receive many blessings today and in the coming year. You truly are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteMerry christmas Net! Your site certainly comes in handy and super helpful today to keep track of all the new Christmas movies!
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful graphics in this post! Your traditions sound just exquisite -- warm and cozy and beautiful and full of love and faith and joy.
ReplyDeleteI've been off the grid recently but thank you for all you share. I hope your holidays were as lovely as I bet they were -- and more to come!