And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearbye, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:8-14 (NIV)
I am wishing all my dear blogging friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
God Bless each and every one of you - all of you are so dear to me. You all have given me a priceless gift - yourselves. See you in the New Year!
And a joyous, blessed, love-filled Christmas to you and yours!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, DEB!!!
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Debbie, I couldn't let Christmas Eve go by without telling you I treasure your friendship, it's a joy to know you even though it's from afar..I wish you and your family a beautiful, blessed Christmas. Tomorrow I will look up .. and when you do,, keep me in your prayers. I send a warm hug,
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Hi Debbie, I wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs! Tito.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your husband, Debbie. Wonderful tidings indeed. I love the image of Jesus in swaddling clothes.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Debbie! I hope your family gatherings are blessed (and all the time in between!)
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ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Debbie~
ReplyDeleteYour friendship is one of my treasured gifts.
Debbie, I hope you and your family have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Debbie! I hope you spend loving moments with your family at Christmas and have a wonderful Year 2013.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog - thank you. What would life be like without HIM in our lives? Wishing all God's blessings for you and those you love and the Peace that passes all understanding, be in your hearts.
ReplyDeleteHave a Joyous Holiday!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas....I pray your day was special and filled with happy memories. I look forward to another year of blogging with all my friends. :)
ReplyDeleteThose words always touch my heart!! I hope your day was wonderful and filled with love and blessings from God! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie - I hope you enjoyed Christmas. I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year and hope 2013 brings you all your heart desires. Well we can at least wish can't we??? Enjoy!!! xx
ReplyDeleteHI there Debbie!... What a wonderfully spiritually and visually uplifting site!
ReplyDeleteOur sites certainly share many of the same values and goals that I feel make the world a better place!
I loved the cardinal watercolour...exquisite piece! We have a wintering pair here that we look for excitedly! And that shortbread! My Mom and Grandmother never failed to have that on tap every Christmas... ansd I so miss it... and them in my Christmas celebrations!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2013!!!
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Deb