The notion that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year is one that is widely embraced. Often when we think of this season, words like joyful, happy, magical and enchanting come to mind. Yet, this time can be hard for many of us.
Still, Jesus came for those who were struggling, for the least, the last, and the lost. And that first Christmas was not as pretty and sanitized as Hallmark would suggest. Scriptures referenced include Galatians 4:1-7, Luke 3:23-37; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 2:14; Mark 1:15; Luke 4:18; and Isaiah 61.
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