Jesus is the Reason for the Season

Posted on December 24, 2008 by WomanAlive

My dear mother-in-law passed a way several years ago, she loved Christmas and loved Jesus with all her heart.  The other day I was looking for a family recipe and found this in her recipe box, I feel she probably read this every Christmas and I know it meant a lot to her, take it to heart and love your family while they are still here.

“Jesus is the Reason for the Season”

The presents are tucked, By the tree neatly trimmed.

Children are excited, As gift-giving begins.

Loved ones and friends, Gather as before.

To hear the story of Christmas,

Told by Grandpa once more.

Everything is ready, the celebration starts.

But something is missing, Could it be my heart?

 

Could Christmas be more, Than gifts under a tree?

The true meaning of the season, I really want to see.

 

My heart begins to ponder, My thoughts see the sight,

Of that very first Christmas, The holiest of nights.

 

Angels praise and worship, Shepherds share the sight.

Of God’s wondrous promise, a King is born tonight!

 

I understand the difference, The reason is crystal clear.

It’s JESUS who makes the season-of-family, friends and cheer.

 

Without the birth of Jesus,

the celebration would be gone.

 

HE brings the love of family,

HE brings the joy of song.

People would still be lonely,

No hope would fill their way.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON,

IT IS HIS SPECIAL DAY!

Jiggle All the Way!

Posted on December 2, 2008 by WomanAlive

Yep it’s that time again…some of us jingle all the way, and some of us jiggle all the way from mountains of holiday food and gooey confections.  Last week after stuffing ourselves with turkey, ham, dressing, cranberry sauce and rivers of gravy, my husband and I decided we really would like to head the extra fat off at the pass.  Yesterday morning I valiantly got up at the crack of dawn to jump around, sweat and wear myself out before work hoping I could stop the madness of the holiday blimp blues.  We’ll see if I do it the rest of the week and through Christmas!
Below is an awesome free way to wrangle away that holiday bulge before it happens and after (I actually lost over 42 lbs with this program, when I stopped using it, I gained about 15 back) YUCK!

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One Response to Jiggle All the Way!

Kelly says:

December 10, 2008 at 12:44 am (Edit)

Nila! Merry Christmas. Love your blog! Keep shining your beautiful light throughout East Texas – and the world!
~kelly

Small things matter

Posted on November 11, 2008 by WomanAlive

A view from our kitchen window this morning, this picture doesn’t do it justice.  The beauty outside our window is priceless and I’m so thankful for it.  Maybe to some it would seem like a small thing.  To me it’s a delight, not something I see all the time.  To think that God created it knowing one day I would enjoy it, makes it even more precious.  Next time you are outside or looking out your window, take a moment to stand still, look around you and see what God created for you today!  He loves you!