Merry CHRISTmas

'Even the World's first Masterpiece

was only framed in straw.

Who but God would think of sending a Message

and wrapping it in swaddling clothes?

Who but God knew it would take the heart of a child

to reach the soul of the world?

Peace on earth began in a manger, the Christmas

Presence asleep in the hay.

Our Savior, Jesus, our best, our ever friend.

May the simple beauty of Christmas

take your breath away.'

author Chris Shea

Pumpkin Mousse

Need a recipe for the holiday parties. I love pumpkin bread, pie, ice cream, anything!!!
I found this recipe on my friend Lorrie's blog (her recipe) and thought I would post it on mine for you to see. Sounds easy and yummy!

Pumpkin Mousse

1 med container of cool whip
1/2 can pumpkin (15 oz can)
1/2 bag of powdered sugar (like the brown sugar bags)
1/2 t. pumpkin spice
1/2 t. cinnamon

You can use more powdered sugar if you want to make the consistency thicker.

Serve with Ginger Thins by Anna's (find in the fancy cracker section) or apple slices. Enjoy!

Emmanuel

As the year draws to a close. Christmas offers its wonderful message: Emmanuel. God with us. He who resided in Heaven, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, willingly descended into our world. He breathed our air, felt our pain, knew our sorrows, and died for our sins. He didn't come to frighten us, but to show us the way to warmth and safety.

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
for He has visited us and accomplished
redemption for his people."
Luke 1:68

Charles Swindoll, Bedtime Blessings

Christopher Monckton spoke at Bethel University, where we went to college, in October 2009.

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