Enjoy Christmas this year; put aside the virus

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 This Christmas season and the Christmas season last year--2020, have been challenging, for sure!

 The virus has taken away many freedoms we have held dearly and maybe have taken for granted. But, 

 you and I don't have to stay hostage to this virus or any virus. We can still be happy and enjoy the 

 season. Sure, many of us are unable to be with family and friends and that hurts; that hurts a lot.

 But, when you think about the real meaning of Christmas and why so many of us celebrate it, we 

 can still be happy and positive and enjoy the happiness of the season. 


 Christians celebrate Christmas because that is when Christ was born. If Christ was never born, if 

 Christ never lived on this earth and was crucified, died and rose from the dead, there would be no 

 Christmas, there would be no laughter, hope or anything uplifting about the season we call Christmas.

 Many are suffering this time of the year from the flu or other viruses and that is certainly not fun but

 with Christ there is always hope and there is always love, peace and everything good thing you can think 

 of.

 So, no matter what you are going through is Christmas season-good or bad--I hope it is good--there is   always hope, love, and peace. Christ is the only one who can bring all of these blessings to you. 


 If you are struggling with finances, health or personal issues, turn to Christ, seek help from local

 resources and know that no matter how bleak things look in your life, there is one who loves you more 

 than anyone on this earth and that is Jesus Christ.

 So, I send my best prayers and wishes to you for a lovely and blessed Christmas.

 

 Copyright Toni Star 2021

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  1. AnonymousDecember 20, 2021 at 12:31 PM

    Very well written article and so appropriate for the season. Really like the new format. Easier to read and the colors are more inviting. Keep up the good works.

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