"He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." Lk. 1:32-33

I hope you are all enjoying your holiday.  The angel told Mary that Jesus will reign over a house.  What goes on in our houses is a big deal to God.   Yesterday all of my side of the extended family came over our house for Christmas Eve (wasn’t planned that way, but life happens).  We started eating around 3:30 and weren’t done til very late.  Good times…. Christmas is about Jesus, but it’s also about families meeting together in houses.  

Isn't it great that everybody takes time off so we can get together and connect as family?  In this culture that is a big deal and not easily done.  It’s true that not everyone will be there and we miss the missing ones, but how incredible it is that those who are here are together!

As I think about having my kids over, sitting around the table with my nieces, brother, sisters, mother and in-laws, I know all the preparation and all the money spent on gifts was worth it.  Emily and I pray that Christmas in your house will be peaceful and a true celebration of love and togetherness.  

Merry Christmas!