Many years ago, I wrote a song about the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. While singing through the lyrics, it brought me to tears....

"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'" (Luke 2:15). As we prepare for the Christmas season, I get lost in my thoughts regarding the characters involved in the Christmas story. This week, I pondered the shepherds in the field and what they experienced before witnessing Jesus's birth. Their story is found in

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." - John 15:11 While staring intently at my Christmas tree this morning, I am reflecting on the busyness of this holiday season with all the parties, shopping, cooking, etc. If you are not careful, you can quickly lose all joy and the true meaning of Christmas. When I catch myself running around like a chicken with my head cut off, filled with anxiety, I have to laugh. A friend