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I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 24th Jesus Christmas is About Jesus  Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is Christ, the Lord. Luke 2:11   Jesus came to earth many, many years ago. His birth was very special. Jesus was God, but he was born a baby just like you.  Christmas is the time of year when you celebrate Jesus's birthday.  That’s why Christmas is about Jesus. S...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 23rd Mary Say Yes to Jesus  Mary said, “I am the servant girl of the Lord. Let this happen to me as you say!” Luke 1:38  Mary loved God and pleased God by the way she lived.  God chose her to be the mother of the Savior, Jesus. An angel came to tell her the news. She was afraid and confused. The angel told her everything would be okay.  Mary said, “Y...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 22nd Angels Angels Bring News of Jesus  The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, because I am bringing you some good news. It will be a joy to all people.” Luke 2:10   Do you have an angel on the top of your Christmas tree?  The angels were busy getting ready for that first Christmas. They first delivered a message telling Zechariah he would be the...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 21st  Shepherd  Jesus is The Good Shepherd   “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep … My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:11 & 27   Sheep do not worry about what they will eat. They do not worry if they will have water to drink. They do not think about where they will sleep. They...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me   December 20th  Shepherds  Share the Good News   When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. Luke 2:17 (NIV)   Shepherds were outside watching their sheep near Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. Things were going along as usual when an angel appeared. The shepherds were very afraid. Would you have bee...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 19th Sheep Jesus is the Lamb of God  He saw Jesus walking by and said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” John 1:36   At the time Jesus was born, God’s people made sacrifices of animals to show God they were sorry for the things they had done wrong.  One of the animals they used was a lamb. The lamb had to be perfect, but really even the perfect lambs could no...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 18th  Stars  Jesus is the Way    Jesus answered, “I am the way. And I am the truth and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.” John 14:6   There was a very special star on the first Christmas. Scholars from faraway countries noticed the special star. The star told them someone special had been born. The star showed the way for the Wise M...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 17th  Wise Men Obey Jesus  “If you love me, you will do the things I command.” John 14:15   The wise men in the Christmas story lived very far away from where Jesus was born. They loved to study the stars. When they were studying the stars, they noticed a special star. It was so special they decided it meant a great king had been born. They knew they...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 16th Gifts  Jesus is the Best Gift   This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. 1 John 4:9   The first Christmas gift was from God to every person on earth. He sent his very own Son to be the Savior for each person who would receive his gift. The next gifts were brought to Jesus by the wise...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 15th  Holly  Jesus Suffered for Me   That is what you were called to do. Christ suffered for you. He gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did. 1 Peter 2:21   Long ago people used holly plants to decorate their homes at Christmas. The green plants brought life into the homes during the dark winter.  Holly reminds you Jesus came to giv...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 14th  Candles  Share Jesus’ Light   “In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so they will see the good things you do. Live so that they will praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16  Candles used to be the only light people had after the sun went down. The candles had to be set up high to spread their light as far as possible...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 13th  Songs  Worship Jesus   And Mary said: “My soul praises the Lord, and my heart is happy because God is my Savior.” Luke 1:46, 47  Songs have been part of Christmas since the very first.  Mary sang about being the mother of Jesus. The angels sang praises to God after telling the good news of Jesus' birth.  There are many songs that are fun t...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 12  Bells  Jesus is Coming Again   “You saw Jesus taken away from you into heaven. He will come back in the same way you saw him go.” Acts 1:11b   Bells are shiny and bright. They are beautiful and make wonderful music. You can enjoy seeing and hearing them, especially at Christmas.  Bells were used to let people know what was happening. The bells wo...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me   December 11th  Doves  Jesus is the Prince of Peace   A Child will be born to us. God will give a son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6   Have you seen doves in Christmas decorations?  Doves stand for peace.  Jesus is called th...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 10th Cookies Jesus is the Bread of Life Then Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life. He who comes to me will never be hungry. He who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35    Do you like to eat cookies?  Cookies are just one of many special foods people enjoy at Christmas. What are some special foods your family enjoys?  Special foods...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me  December 9th  Fruit  Jesus is the Vine   “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If a person remains in me and I remain in him, then he produces much fruit. But without me he can do nothing.” John 15:5   Grapes grow on vines. If a branch is cut off the vine, it will not grow any grapes. In fact it will die.  Jesus called himself the “vine” and said believe...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me  December 8th  Christmas Lights  Jesus is the Light   Later Jesus talked to the people again. He said, “I am the Light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness. He will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12   People put lights everywhere at Christmas. You see them on houses and trees. Some people even have lights on their jewel...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 7th Christmas Trees Jesus is The Life Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will have life even if he dies.” John 11:25  Does your family decorate a Christmas tree?  Christmas trees remind you of Jesus in many ways.  Christmas trees are green showing they are alive. Jesus came to give you life. Christmas trees...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 6th  Hats  Jesus is the King of Kings    On his robe and on his leg was written this name “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” Revelation 19:16  What kinds of hats do you see at Christmas?  Some people wear hats because it is cold outside. Some wear Santa Claus hats. Some hats tell you about what people do. Police and soldiers wear hats as part of thei...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 5th St. Nicholas Serve Jesus by Giving  Remember this: The person who plants a little will have a small harvest. But the person who plants a lot will have a big harvest. Each one should give, then, what he has decided in his heart to give. He should not give if it makes him sad. And he should not give if he thinks he is forced to give. God loves the...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 4th Candy Cane Jesus is The Rock “Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.” Luke 7:24  Have you heard candy canes were made just to tell people about Jesus? Candy is sweet, like the Good News that God loves you and has great plans for you. The white reminds you of Jesus’s holiness....

I'd love to hear from you! Text me December 3rd Ornaments Show People Jesus  Jesus said, “Go home to your family and friends. Tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how He has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19b  Ornaments are beautiful. They are shiny and bright. You can see them decorating trees and windows. Do the ornaments on your tree have special stories and memories? Have you made s...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me  December 2nd Snow Jesus Makes us Clean  The Lord says, “Come, we will talk these things over. Your sins are red like deep cloth. But they can be as white as snow.” Isaiah 1:18a  Do you get to go out and play in the snow at Christmas time? The snow covers the ground and makes everything look new and clean. The whole world looks beautiful, pure, and white. Sno...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me The Christmas is About Jesus Series features daily readings from Mukkove's book,   Christmas is About Jesus: Family Devotions for December, available on Amazon and most online booksellers. Christmas is a busy and wonderful time of the year. It can be easy to forget why you are doing what you are doing. It can be hard to make time to focus on Jesus even a...

I'd love to hear from you! Text me Heart Doodling with Jesus is a game changer! That's what my guest Sandi McClafferty says. She did one of my Heart Doodling workshops when overwhelmed with life and insists it has changed her life. Sandi has a history in mental health, personally and professionally. Hear why she loves this process as a Christian Life coach and for her own mental health. C...