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{HeartTouchers.com} *Christmas Love* 12/13/00
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CHRISTMAS LOVE
By Candy Chand
Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.
I had cut back on nonessential obligations -- extensive card writing,
endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found
myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of
course, the true meaning of Christmas.
My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting
season for a six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his
school's "Winter Pageant." I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be
working the night of the production.
Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his teacher. She
assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation.
All parents unable to attend that evening were welcome to come then.
Fortunately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise.
So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in 10 minutes early,
found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room, I saw
several other parents quietly scampering to their seats. As I waited, the
students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher,
sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to
perform their song. Because the public school system had long stopped
referring to the holiday as "Christmas", I didn't expect anything other
than fun, commercial entertainment -- songs of reindeer, Santa Claus,
snowflakes and good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing,
"Christmas Love", I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.
Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzy
mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads.
Those in the front row -- center stage -- held up large letters, one
by one, to spell out the title of the song.
As the class would sing "C is for Christmas", a child would hold up
the letter C. Then, "H is for Happy", and on and on, until each child
holding up his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas
Love".
The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her --
a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down --
totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W".
The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one's
mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall,
proudly holding her "W".
Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter
continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together.
A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that
instant, we understood -- the reason we were there, why we celebrated the
holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for
our festivities.
For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and
clear: CHRIST WAS LOVE.
And, I believe, He still is.
Candy Chand
PATCAN85@aol.com
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Candy Chand lives in Rancho Murieta, CA, with her husband and two children. Her first book, an inspirational title, Under God's Wings: Miraculous True Stories of Christian Faith and Hope, is available at bookstores nationwide, and on Amazon.com at:
Under God's Wings
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Thought For The Day:
"Money is of no value; it cannot spend itself. All depends on the skill of the spender."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Verse for the Day:
"Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful."
I Corinthians 4:2
Kid's Thought For The Day:
"It doesn't matter who started it."
Parent's Thought For The Day:
"Pretty much all the honest truth telling in the world is done by children."
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Coach's Thought For The Day:
"A ship in the harbor is safe. But that's not what ships are built for."
Deep Thought For The Day:
"I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what
was coming. 'You don't have to tell me,' I said. 'I'm off the team, aren't I?' '
Well,' said Coach 'you never were really ON the team. You
made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet
is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the
ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people
at inappropriate times.' It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I
thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees
something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's
when I felt the handcuffs go on."
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REQUEST
From: GCox212517
Hi Michael,
A few months ago I asked for prayer for my Aunt Ginger. She has gotten worse. She is now bleeding internally from a tumor. But praise God she has not given up hope. And my Mother has now had a chance and is with her sister (whom she never has known) getting to know her. I still am requesting prayers for God's will and healing in our family. God is so wonderful and he is working mighty wonders everyday in our family. Please continue praying for us.
Thank you,
Gayla
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/_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\ / THUNDER27@aol.com
/_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
\_\/\ \ Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live for the Son
\_\/ of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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Video Imagery (Michael's Video Production Business.)
"I thought of you first after my family sat down to watch the video we gave them. They loved it, to say the least! Within thirty seconds my mom was crying and my dad did too. They said it was the best Christmas gift we could have given them!! You did such a beautiful job! They were so surprised and so touched---they really, really, really loved it. Thanks for helping to make it so special to us all. My mom mentioned how the songs were perfect for the video too! Thanks again!"
Kelli (RKaGe@aol.com) College Station, TX
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