Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 268

~ Christmas, Everyday Living, Faith, Simple + Southern Sunday

β€œNow the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:18-25‬ ‭

Churches are often featured as our first Sunday pic and today is no exception. We wanted to feature a “local church!”

No, this did not happen last week but it did occur in a December past. Our weather forecast for Christmas calls for 65 degrees so we are only dreaming of a white Christmas! It is officially winter so why not!

β€œWho can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life.”
-Corrie Ten Boom

It is believed that fruitcake originated in ancient Rome. There is no middle ground, you love it or want nothing to do with it!

We do not have a live Nativity but we do have a live porch holiday scene!

Birthday memories!

Precious memories!

Christmas reflections.

At table memories!

β€œHe came not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter. God tapped humanity on its collective shoulder, β€˜Pardon me,’ he said, and eternity interrupted time, divinity interrupted carnality, and heaven interrupted the earth in the form of a baby. Christianity was born in one big heavenly interruption.”
-Max Lucado

European glass ornaments!

“In a manger in Bethlehem, there lies a stranger in a foreign land. Heavens Joy in a manger, makes my heart sing. Holy love in a manger, Christ the King”
-Butch Richardson

”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8

 

Linking with:
 Pieced Pastimes,  Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
 Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country

 

Comments

  2. Pam, wishing you and your family the MOST MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS, AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!! MAY GOD’S BLESSING “FALL ON YOU EACH DAY”.

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  4. Butch, I would love to hear you sing that song. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.
    Pam, I love fruitcake. What about it is not to love? It’s cake. It’s fruit and in my home it is soaked in bourbon. Wish I could serve you a slice with a good cuppa. But today we must go to church and worship our king whom we celebrate at Christmas. May your Christmas be filled with the very best that HE offers.

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    • Thank you Alice, you might hear that song on Wednesday. I love fruit cake and make my mother’s recipe each year. My sweet dad and I are the only ones in the family who eat it. I would love a slice of yours. Blessings on this day and every day my friend❀️

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  5. Beautiful post and the perfect start to this last Sunday morning before Christmas! Merry Christmas to you and your family, sweet friend!!!

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  6. Thank you Pam for such a wonderful post. I always look forward to see what you are posting. I appreciate so much your love for the Lord and your family. You have such a beautiful home. May you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas.

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  7. Lovely, all! The Fairy Tale Christmas book looks so inviting! I read the description on Amazon, and can only imagine Ella Mae’s excitement to imagine those rooms as the classics might have inspired! Enjoy your sweet family and all the new memories shared on this coming blessed Christmas day, Pam and Butch!

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  9. Dear Pam, a most beautiful post. The quote from Corrie Ten Boom is powerful. When one only stops to think of all that she endured. Her faith is what she held to.
    Love the photo of your son, he sure looks like his mom. And, for fruitcake, we are lovers here. I had a difficult time finding the candied fruit this year. You will have an exciting Christmas this year with Miss Emma under the tree. Can’t wait to see photos.
    Blessings to you and your beautiful family. And, a Merry Christmas to all! β€πŸŽ„β€

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  10. A very festive compilation Pam. Love the baby doll in it’s lovely starched dress! We’re going to be in the mid 60’s too Christmas day. The snowfall picture is so serene. We know Seth had a great birthday. What wonderful memories you share with us. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration! Merry Christmas sweet friend ❣️

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  11. It is such a pleasure to share Sunday mornings with you. I appreciate our being part of each others blog life. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  12. A very merry and blessed Christmas to your entire family. Beautiful photos of the season! We read the same scripture this morning in church. It is both gratifying and mind boggling to know that today Christians all over the world are celebrating the same passage. Count me in with the I Love Fruitcake contingent!! Heading down to Charleston tomorrow for Christmas with my sister. Pam, thank you for your friendship and the many pleasurable mornings reading your blog. πŸ’•

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  15. Every photo reminds me of all the joy you bring to us and to others. What a beautiful Christmas season you share — thank you for sharing it with us. Sending warm, wonderful wishes for a very Merry Christmas.

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  16. How the heavenly Christmas message resounds through Butch’s sentiment….beautiful words..
    The endearing and enduring gift you both give to us each Sabbath is treasured. Don’t need any
    fruitcake, I already fit into that category, as in “what a” lol What would Christmas be without it? I know your Mom’s version must be special. Bless you for surrounding us with visions of the
    occasion that gave us the Savior and eternal life… one cannot miss the message aglow with
    your ornaments of the season. May the Lord pour His balm of blessings upon you and yours
    and fill your home already bursting with His Love at Christmastide, dear Pam and Butch.

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    • I sent a reply and it disappeared! Thank you Mary. My Mom’s recipe for fruitcake is the best! I would love to see a few photos of your Christmas decor, if you make any. I know it is a busy time. Are you preparing Christmas dinner for family? Sending love and hugs❀️

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  17. Beautiful words by Butch at the end! I loved seeing all of your Christmas ornaments, too! Such a wonderful season we are in as we continue toward the day we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus! So sweet to visit with you today, my friends!

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  18. Beautiful Christmas Cheer in each and every picture! Thank you for inviting us in to your home and sharing your Mom’s fruitcake with us. I love it!

    Merry Christmas to you dear Pam and Butch! Enjoy the littles!

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