Monday, December 21, 2020

One Small Boy

This has been such a rough year for so many people. I guess that’s kind of an understatement. Hmm. No guessing. It’s an understatement. And now we’re in the holiday season. Christmas will be so different this year in homes around the world.

I usually post about writing, reading, and anything that’s related to those activities. There are times when I set all of that aside and think about my faith. This is one of those times.

Christmas has been neatly deleted from schools, public buildings, stores and all types of places, but the joy of the Lord is still in my heart. Someone might wish me Happy Holidays, but I’ll always wish them a Merry Christmas.

I know not everyone believes the way I do, and that’s okay. Celebrate whatever you want to in any way that pleases you –  and I’ll do the same.

If you couldn’t tell already, I’m a Christian and I love the Lord with all my heart. And I celebrate Him each and every day. I pray for people. I try to do the right thing, but often fail miserably. Am I perfect? Absolutely not. I make more mistakes and wrong choices than you can imagine, but I am forgiven thanks to the birth of one small boy.

Someone might think, “But, hey! She writes murder mysteries. How could a Christian write about something like that?” Well, there really are murders and there really are mysteries. My intent isn’t to gross someone out, but to entertain. While there is drama in my books, there’s also some humor. My characters, for the most part, have heart. They’re just ordinary people who sometimes find themselves involved in extraordinary circumstances. Although my books aren’t “religious,” you will find some funny and lovable Church Ladies in a few of the stories.

However, this post isn’t about my books. It’s about hope, faith and peace, given lovingly by our dear Lord.

Hope is a positive expectation that something good is about to happen any moment in your life! Peace is what we need more of right now. And faith is knowing that things are going to change for us because of that small boy’s birth.

So what is the reality of Christmas? It’s about Jesus and the ways in which He’s changed the world over the last two thousand years.  

Santa can come to visit. He visited my home when I was a little girl, and he visited when my daughter and grandson were small. But throughout the years, first and foremost in our minds was the birth of Christ. Santa was just the frosting on the cake, so to speak.

I hope you’ll keep coming back here to find out what little tidbit I’m talking about from time to time. I’ll try to keep you entertained and we’ll talk about writing and reading, and who knows what I’ll think of next.

Until next time, I wish you all a blessed Christmas filled with peace, joy and hope.

P.S. There’s one song that I usually only hear at Christmas that can make me cry, no matter where I am. There’s a line that says, “Fall on your knees, and hear the angels voices…” My heart soars and the tears flow when I hear that. CLICK HERE to hear Charlotte Church sing the song that touches the very depths of my heart.

 

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11 comments:

  1. Beautiful words, Marja. It's easy to get wrapped up in busy-ness this time of year, but it's the birth of Christ that we're truly celebrating. My wish for you is that God richly blesses you and your family this season and that we all keep the joy of Christmas in our hearts all year long.

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    1. What a beautiful blessing, Amy. Thank you! I hope you and your family can enjoy the celebration whether you're together or not. Thank you so much for commenting!

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  2. A very touching blog post, Marja. I wish you a blessed Christmas, and hopefully, a much better new year.

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    1. Thank you, Evelyn. I also wish you a blessed Christmas and let's think positive about next year. Thank you so much for commenting!

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  3. Merry Christmas, Marja! And health, happiness, and prosperity always. Keep safe.

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    1. Merry Christmas to you and yours, too, Mad! I hope you have a peaceful and memorable Christmas. Thank you so much for stopping in!

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  4. What a beautiful post, Marja. Very touching. I wish you all the best and a most wonderful Christmas, full of peace and God's blessings. Merry, merry Christmas.

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    1. Thank you, Suzanne! I wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas, and blessings to you, too. Thank you so much for commenting!

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  5. Merry Christmas, Marja! Thank you for such an inspiring piece.

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    1. Thank you, Pat! I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a time filled with blessings. Thank you so much for commenting!

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