“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)
Hundreds of years before Luke described and proclaimed the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foretold of the event saying:
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”
Isaiah 9:2 (ESV)
Darkness cannot stand on its own, not having existence in and of itself, but must be described in terms of light, as darkness can only be defined as the absence of light!
“It started like any other night as shepherds kept their sheep, the darkness changed to a guiding light, ‘Come see the Prince of Peace’ “!
~From “In A Manger” ~Butch Richardson
Our carolers gathered around the piano to sing the songs of joy, hope, and light.
“It started like any other night, too dark for me to see. But then I found His glorious light, this Child was born in me “…
“In a manger in Bethlehem, there lies a stranger in a foreign land,
Heaven’s Joy in a manger makes my heart sing;
Holy love in a manger, Christ the King”
~BR
Our crew wishes you a Very Merry Christmas. Growing up in the country can offer a variety of things to play on that might not be found in a more crowded location. Our dear’s were hanging out on their Deere!
John wrote of Jesus: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:4-5 (ESV)
May His Light shine on you today…MERRY CHRISTMAS
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV)
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Thank you for this post about the real meaning of Christmas
Beautiful message and wonderful photos. Merry Christmas, Butch, Pam & to all your family!
Merry Christmas to All Pam & Butch! Thank you for sharing The Light!🎄❤️
Merry Christmas to ALL of you!
Thank you for the beautiful message.
Thank God Christ is Born!
Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! That’s a nice Deere! Clara ❤️
Merry Christmas to one and all🎄
Merry Christmas to all.
A most blessed Christmastide filled with family love and sharing, peace, joy
and well being. Thank you for this beautiful message of light and hope that
dispels the darkness and gives life through its eternal word. Lovingly in Him.
Merry Christmas Butch and Pam and family. Thank you for keeping “Christ” in Christmas literally. My pet peeve is seeing “Happy Xmas” on Christmas cards instead of spelling out “Christ”…ok, off my soap box. 🥰
The light fit in perfectly with our candlelight Christmas eve service last night where we all held little white candles and when the lights went down, we lifted them up representing the “Light of the World”
We are all so Blessed
Thank you for your rich and beautiful post, Butch and Pam. God bless you always. God bless us, everyone!
Merry Christmas my dear friends!
So love & adore your sweet & hugely needed positive posts❤️Celebrating Jesus birth is so wonderful and reason for this season‼️Merriest Christmas ever dear Butch & Pam & family 😍✝️🎄🎁🎶
Thanks for letting us know JESUS is the real meaning of CHRISTmas. Love the picture of the Grandkids.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! So many fail to mention that Jesus is the reason for the season. Do you play the piano? I am self taught and play for my own enjoyment.
A beautiful night scene of the cottage Pam. And I love the ‘country’ shot of the ‘crew’. 😊 Christmas has come & gone here in Australia now, it was such a joyful time with family.
I hope yours was too.
Blessings sweet friend,
Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer! It was wonder-filled! I am so happy your was joyful!
Merry Christmas, Pam & Butch!! Love your Crew on the little tractor! There is something so fun and special about a tractor… I remember riding on the back of my dad’s big tractor he bought to move sand around by the 1/2 acre pond they had on their last property in Connecticut. It was just Daddy and me poking along up the hill towards the house! The best memories!! Miss my dad and mom…
I hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family. We continue ours today with my son and grandson at their apartment as Grampa rebuilds Peter’s and Amy’s old tricycle, now refurbished, and a 1960’s-era desk with lid for 4 1/2 year old Milo. Should be a fun day!
Blessings to you, and Merry belated Christmas hugs,
Barb & Charles
I hope your Christmas was a beautiful as each and every post!
A beautiful post Pam and Butch, thank you and Merry Christmas!!
Oh, Pam, belated Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful crew, precious friend. The light of Jesus–the light that shines with hope, love, and peace! Butch’s words touch my heart! And that photo of the grands is just perfect! I thought of you all on Christmas Day. I’m so thankful to God for your friendship, love, and support. You’re like family to me! Happy New Year! ❣️🩷🎶🙏🏼
Thank you, Karla. Always thinking of you and praying for you. We are thankful for your friendship, love, and encouragement! Happy Sunday ❤️🎶🙏🏻
A beautiful Christmas post and I know y’all create many grand memories this year. Love all the images!
Wishing you a grand 2025 filled with many blessings!
Thank you, Mary! Wishing you a blessed New Year!
Such a beautiful Christmas message, and I loved the verses, the photos, and Bruce’s words. Merry Christmas to both of you and thank you for your lovely and meaningful posts. ♥️
A belated Merry Christmas to you all! Hope it was a blessed one for you.
It was a wonderful Christmas, Cheryl! I hope yours was as well!