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Norma L. Brumbaugh

Inspirational Writer, Author, and Speaker

PO Box 6432, Chico, CA 95927
nlbrumbaugh@gmail.com

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PEACE at CHRISTMAS

PEACE

Peace is what everyone wants but so few have. We all know that it’s not possible to buy peace.   There are times when we experience it for momentary seconds. All too quickly it fades away. Peace is illusive it seems.

I’m glad to say peace is something you know when it is yours. In the knowing of peace you are able to understand the difference between a life with peace in contrast to the way it used to be. It is like a riddle one cannot solve until it becomes your own reality.

What does peace look like? Why do we associate peace with Christmas and the Baby Jesus? The answer is simple but hard to grasp. It is found in the purpose of this sweet Baby’s life. He was God and He was man.

When His mission on earth was accomplished, His innocent blood was shed as He hung on that tree. For you see, it was not easy for Him to purchase our peace, but He didn’t hesitate. Through His death He claimed victory over all that haunts us. Through His resurrection He completed His purpose.

He could offer us the peace that forgiveness and newness bring. Jesus Christ is the true source of peace. It is like this, we do not have to feel empty anymore. We don’t have to keep trying and striving, buying and doing in the endless pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Rather, real peace is just that, peace. 

Peace is contentment of the richest kind.

PEACE ON EARTH

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JOY at CHRISTMAS

JOY

JOY entered our world one dark night in the town of Bethlehem.  The place it appeared was not where you would have expected to find it. Joy came to a lowly stable with its assortment of barnyard animals.

It was joy that filled a mother’s heart as she held the blessed Babe in her arms for the first time. She knew this child was like no other. In awe she held him close and praised the God who had fulfilled His promise to all people.

It was joy the angels sang to the shepherds out on the hills as they tended their sheep. And it was joy the shepherds felt as they knelt before this newborn King and acknowledged His arrival.

That night, so long ago, released a new-found joy into the earthly realm. Though some would never notice its arrival, others would reach out to know this Savior. They would find the joy that He gives to all who ask. Joy is such a beautiful word to describe the presence of Jesus Christ to a world that needs Him so much.

Joy, real joy, is here today. We receive joy when we behold this same Jesus as we embrace all that He offers us each day.

JOY TO THE WORLD

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