‘Tis the Season: A Guest Post on the Holiday Blues by Amy Russo

Not everyone feels merry at Christmas. Some skip it completely. What should be our attitude?

Today you are in for a treat. Today’s Guest Contributor is none other than my wife, Amy Russo. I always enjoy Amy’s writing; I know you will too. Without further ado, sharing her reflections on the Christmas season, is Amy’s post entitled ‘Tis the Season. -AR

Christmas season. A time for family, happiness, joy, fun, love, perfect gifts, Christmas trees, food, great parties with everyone smiling. At least that’s what it looks like in the Hallmark movies. And for some families, this might be the case – but it isn’t for everyone. Or maybe only bits and pieces of it are like this for you. That is okay. Possibly you’d rather skip the whole thing. Also okay.

And these feelings can change from one year to the next.

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God’s Anointed One: A Devotional by Jan Blonk

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Today Grace and Peace Radio is happy to present to you the writing of Mr. Jan Blonk. Jan and I are just starting to get to know one another but have already been surprised by how much we have in common. Speaking for myself, it will be interesting to see what the Lord may have in mind by having had us connect.

Jan is a copy-writer, blogger, author. Today’s guest post is from his year-long devotional book It’s All about Jesus: The Bible’s Grand Testimony. You can follow him at TheCauseOfChrist.com.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

Jesus came for us: “For unto you is born . . .” He came to save us from our sins, paying our debt: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). His life and death served this very purpose, having guaranteed results.

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