The radical nature of Christmas is often lost in the busy-ness of the cultural celebration; but
there is much more to it than that.
Jesus was born at Christmas, so that He could love you--so closely, that His love would rub off on you.
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He wants to love you so closely that that His wisdom, strength, & courage will help you in your daily life.
He wants to love you so closely that He can teach you to have a successful life by reading His word.
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He wants to love you so closely that you will want to share His love, not just with your family and friends, but with the hungry, the grieving, the lonely, & the needy.
He wants to love you so closely that you would voluntarily choose to love Him back through regular worship.
He wants to love you so closely, that you will join with others who love Him in a church, so that together we can change the world.
This is what Christmas is all about. Are you missing out on Christmas? Find a church where Jesus is proclaimed, adored, and loved in a way which will inspire you. Don't miss out on Christmas!
--The Rev. John Donnelly, Christ Church Quaker Farms, Oxford CT.
