Christmas is not what we touch with our hands or see with our eyes, but what we feel inside and know in our hearts. It’s the love that a small child has for his or her parents. It’s the excitement we feel about getting together with loved ones and trading jokes and stories of cherished memories. It’s the happiness that young love or even an old married couple feel in their hearts.
Sometimes life gets in the way. We lose focus. We get caught up in trying to give the perfect present. We focus more on the trappings of Christmas than Christmas itself. We forget that Jesus Christ was born and gave his life so that we may live with purpose and meaning and have eternal life.
On this Christmas Eve, may we return to and remember: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16.
I offer my simple wish for you: a joyous Christmas filled with Joy, Hope, Love and Faith.
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
Another beautiful and soul touching message. It’s one of the best I’ve read about the authentic nature of Christmas. Happy Christmas ⛄🌲
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I was just looking for a way to share the hope and love of the season in an authentic, honest way. Thanks for sticking around and reading them all. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends and the things that matter most and a great New Year!
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A timely reminder. If only we can remember this all year long—God has a so-love for us!!! Thanks for an encouraging post.
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Life has is its ups and its downs. We need to remember the hope through it all. I hope you enjoyed. Thank you for reading. Merry Christmas!
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Yes indeed, hope springs eternal. Merry Christmas to you too !!!!
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Thank you, Brian! I especially love the quote from Dickens…keeping Christmas in the heart…now that’s something to aspire to! Merry Christmas to you and your family! ❤
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You’ll appreciate this. We were watching the Muppet Christmas Carol — four adults, not a kid in sight, all being kids at heart — and the movie had a version of this Dickens’ line. I knew I had to use it. Love the thought behind it. Merry Christmas to you too! Enjoy it!
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Love that! Thank you! 🥰
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Merry Christmas!
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🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁😀😀
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Thank you for refocusing our hearts and minds, Brian. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas Brian! 2️⃣5️⃣👼🎄🌟
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – two of my favorite days of the year. We don’t have everyone home this year … but hopefully FaceTiming with everyone tomorrow. Merry Christmas to you too Cindy!
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I love this. Christmas is a state of mind. Amen
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It’s hard to do, but need to keep the attitude all year long. Thanks for reading!
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Best wishes for a joyous Christmas filled with love, happiness and prosperity
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Same to you! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Thank so much for stopping by!
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Best wishes again and much happiness,
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Beautiful message- a very Merry Christmas:)
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas, Brian – I hope yours was everything you wished for, surrounded by family and friends. Your gift to me was to follow my blog. Thank you so much and I look forward to reading many more of yours! Blessings back,
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Thank you! Merry Christmas!
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