good news from afar

today, we received a christmas card from the other side of the globe. It brought smiles and good cheer to our hearts and most of all it shed love abroad in our hearts. Did you know that God sent a very special christmas card to the people on earth 2000 years ago today? The greatest part is no matter what the seasons of life brings us, the good news God sent, packaged in a small bundle that was laid by a young virgin girl in a manger is still the best news of all. It brings smiles, good cheer to our hearts and most of all shed God's love abroad in our hearts. And, when that happens, we become encouraged and know we have a certain and sure hope and we can begin again.