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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Two\u00a0out of\u00a0so many favorite December experiences are Christmas songs on the radio and Christmas cards in my mailbox. For some maybe, all that Christmas music on various stations gets old…but for me, it’s a continual feast. Then those old-fashioned cards in red or green envelopes with stamps on them transform our mailbox from bill and junk mail holders to a wonder of news from friends and family.<\/p>\n

[Most of the images you see on this blog are from treasured old Christmas cards.]<\/p>\n

The song How Many Kings<\/em>, out since 2009, by the Canadian Christian band Downhere is new to me. I’m so thankful my favorite radio station<\/a>\u00a0is playing this one lately.\u00a0The lyrics allude to\u00a0a visitation of some number of wise men from the Far East. Through their knowledge of both the ancient Scriptures (Micah 5:2<\/a>)and the\u00a0stars of Heaven, they were able to chart a course right to the baby Jesus, in his home in Bethlehem.\u00a0How Many Kings<\/em> speaks of their amazement and wonder…and ours…at the coming of the Christ Child. It is the story of such love as God had…has…for us in that even His own son He would not withhold from us…to make a path for us back to Him.\"IMG_0048\"<\/a><\/p>\n

God sent His son to us. Our triune God –\u00a0Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – perfectly One\u00a0in unity\u00a0through the ages – would somehow include 33 years of life on earth to bring Himself close to us.\u00a0God with skin on – that we might understand better what love looks like and how we can live because of that love… Glory!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Worship<\/a> with me:<\/p>\n

Follow the star to a place unexpected
\nWould you believe, after all we’ve projected, A child in a manger?
\nLowly and small, the weakest of all
\nUnlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl – Just a child – Is this who we’ve waited for? ’cause…<\/span><\/p>\n

How many kings step down from their thrones?
\nHow many lords have abandoned their homes?
\nHow many greats have become the least for me?
\nAnd how many gods have poured out their hearts to romance a world that is torn all apart – how many fathers gave up their sons for me?<\/p>\n

Bringing our gifts for the newborn Savior All that we have, whether costly or meek because we believe.
\nGold for his honor, and frankincense for his pleasure and myrrh for the cross he will suffer Do you believe?
\nIs this who we’ve waited for?<\/p>\n

Only one did that for me<\/strong>
\n All, all for me…<\/strong>
\n All for you…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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