Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Eighth Day of Christmas: Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope 2012 is off to a wonderful start for you!

The 1st of January is the day each year we celebrate the Name of Jesus. This celebration lands on the 8th day of Christmas, since eight days after his birth Jesus was circumcised according to Jewish law and given his name - the name the angel announced before he was even conceived.

As Christians we bear Christ's name in and to the world. You are a child of God! Not a bad thing to remember, and give thanks for, as we begin a new year...

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