“I have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all people.”
Merry Christmas!!
As Teresa and I go for walks around our little town here in western Canada, we see a lot of “Christmas” activities. Lights are going up all over the place and front yards are filled with Frosty the Snowman, Santa, his sled and his reindeer. Some yards have a number of candles out there along with wreaths, decorated trees, deer and candy canes. So to us it was a great blessing find a Manger Scene in one of the yards. Yes, what a joy it is to reflect on the historical accounts of Matthew and Luke once again this year and revel in the wonder of Christmas, the unbelievable story of the eternal Son of God becoming the Babe in the manger, who eventually became the Savior on the cross, and who would come yet again and reign victoriously from the Throne of David. Yes, how privileged we are to reflect on these glorious truths, and to have them in our hearts, just as many reached people groups around the world do.
Below we’ve posted a photo of our son Josh, his wife Josie, and their four children with the two oldest boys’ wives as well. After serving in the Asia Pacific region for around 18 years, they are now living in Wisconsin. Josh works as an accountant and Josie as a counselor. And we’re proud to mention that our first great grandson is Micah, and he is in the front row!
In the photo above, we are with our daughter Jodi, and her husband Brent, along with their three kids…and Taiga their dog. They continue to serve up in the Yukon as missionaries with two inter-married indigenous people groups. Below you’ll see them out on the lake below their home, braving it on the ice with this years’ extreme cold Dec temps at -43 centigrade. They even got up to -55!
How we thank God for our children, grandchildren, and great grandson!! How special they all are to us. Your prayers for them are much appreciated.
Teresa and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May we continue to live in these amazing truths as we anticipate our Lord’s second return!
Rejoicing in Babe in the manger who is now seated at the right hand of the Father in Glory,
Merrill and Teresa
Jesus, beginning with the beginning words, shared with them in a big way regarding the message that God caused to be written down, right from what Moses wrote straight on through to what the prophets wrote. And all that which was written regarding himself he taught in an opening up sort of way, so that they would really get the stuff about him.
Luke 24:27
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