Feux de Joie

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice . Philippians 4:4
Christmas is here! It is a time when many of us as Christians will gather with family and friends and enjoy our time. It is indeed a time when we open presents and eat a lot of good food. We rejoice with the members of our church and enjoy the fellowship we share with one another.

Bonfires light up the river banks of the Mississippi from Baton Rouge to New Orleans to steer Papa Noel as he sails down the river in his paddle boat . The celebration is called Feux de Joie (Fires of Joy). Let this be a time when we have feux de joie burn in our hearts and pass it on to all those we meet during this season. Let us be guiding lights to those walking in darkness and steer them to see Christ, the light of the world, the savior of the world is born.

Hope of the world

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

As Christmas day approaches many of us hope that we will have a great day and a year ahead of us. We thank God for his continuing presence in our lives and the strength of our faith that has become more well founded over the last year. In Christ we discover and apply our spiritual gifts to bring glory to God. We love to worship and pour over His word. We find our niche in serving the poor and needy with our gifts and abilities.

Yet there are many who have lost hope and are living in darkness. Let us share our spiritual life experiences with them that the things we hope for may become a new living hope in their lives. Let us not let any opportunity slip by where another may be dressed in the same raiments of glory that adorn us. The awareness of the birth of Jesus brings hope. Christ is coming again! Brings hope! Let us seize this time to share our message of hope to all of human kind.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13