A Writer's Pen

    Merry Christmas! This is the time of year when we take a wintry December day to remember the birth of our Saviour. “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      Many choose to simply end the story at the manger, but, in doing so, they leave out the whole purpose of the Christmas story! I would like you to not only remember the birth of our Saviour, but also the reason for which he was born. Christ came to take our place and give his life so that we may be saved. We deserve nothing, we are nothing, and we can do nothing, and yet: "God, being rich in mercy,  because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses,  made us alive together with Christ--by grace you ha...

Christmas Morning *** Over the glistening white mountains The first rays of morning came. Light danced on etchings of frost That were flecked on my windowpane Delicate flakes drifted down  To rest on a world so still That white December morning Slept on my windowsill The earth did sparkle and gleam A Christmas to remember The snow had washed it clean The light had chased the darkness  Across the snow-covered land A melody of hope sung strong The surging notes expand Across the snow-covered land -Madelyn