A Christmas Message

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?An early American hymn sang of the Christ-child that ?this richest babe comes poor in being, more pearled within than to the seeing.? More than any gift or toy, ornament or tree, let us resolve that this Christmas shall be, like that first Christmas, a celebration of interior treasures. And let us resolve to share our many blessings with others now and in the year to come?from the hungry or the helpless near at hand to those in trouble or turmoil in distant lands from Africa to Asia and beyond. As we gather with our family and friends to honor Christ, we can experience the same peace and joy as the shepherds and the Magi did almost two thousand years ago. If we make that peace and joy a part of our lives, our example will serve as a guide and an inspiration for everyone we meet.? ?Ronald Reagan

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?The Kingdom of Christ is a proclamation of peace and grace, as the angels sang that He should be the Savior of the whole world to free His people and save them from their sins... [T]his Lord Christ does not build castles, towns and villages like an emperor, king or elector of Saxony, or even like me in my own household, but He saves His people from their sins. This is a fair, dear and precious assurance to troubled and tormented consciences laden with sins, that to them and to us all a Child is born who will rule and vindicate. Who will help, and not destroy, murder, strangle or kill. These are not the words of man. This preaching is from heaven... If one does not know the Baby Jesus, it is impossible that one should rightly honor God.? ?Martin Luther