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by Vonette Bright

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angelsHebrews 13:2

Patricia was just 18-years-old when her father died.
Sadly, her parents’ married friends didn’t know how to deal with Patricia’s mother.

So they did the worst thing possible: nothing.

As the holidays approached, Christmas looked to be pretty dismal and lonely.
But then neighbors graciously invited Patricia and her widowed mother to their Christmas celebration.
They included the two women in their gift exchange.

Conversation was intentionally focused on past blessings and future joys.
By centering on God’s provisions through the neighbor’s hospitality, the women’s grief was soothed.

Dear friend, include widows, singles, and others this Christmas.
Display biblical compassion by making them part of your holiday celebrations.
It’s a gift that keeps on giving.

Romans 12:1-13; Philippians 4:8-9; 19; James 2:14-16

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by Max Lucado

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14 (NKJV)

The Word became flesh,” John said.  In other words…he was touchable, approachable, reachable.  And, what’s more, he was ordinary.  If he were here today you probably wouldn’t notice him as he walked through a shopping mall.  He wouldn’t turn heads by the clothes he wore or the jewelry he flashed.

Just call me Jesus,” you can almost hear him say.

He was the kind of fellow you’d invite to watch the Rams-Giants game at your house.  He’d wrestle on the floor with your kids, doze on your couch, and cook steaks on your grill.  He’d laugh at your jokes and tell a few of his own.  And when you spoke, he’d listen to you as if he had all the time in eternity.

And one thing’s for sure, you’d invite him back.

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https://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2010/12/22/ml_he-was-reachable/

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Max Lucado
From: God Came Near
Copyright (W Publishing Group, 2003)

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