Today 12-5-2025

Isaiah 7:14 NASB "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will name Him Immanuel." We end the first week of Advent with a verse that clearly speaks of Jesus! As a young boy, I looked forward to Christmas, but sadly for the wrong reasons. I wanted the gifts, and the presents. When I was old enough to understand what Christmas was truly all about, my parents told me the story of a Jesus, His Brith and Life. From then on, I began to look at the Christmas season with a new light. It's not about the gifts but about THE GIFT! I wonder if we've lost sight of the gift of God this season, but there is still time to find it, to find Him, and let that Light shine before others. As we go about this season of Advent, let's keep looking for the sign of God's love for us all, His Name is Immanuel - simply meaning God is with us! peace, tom