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</html><description>We are missing our church body this morning. The family is on the road, on our way to enjoy both Christmas and the New Year with my parents, and one of my sibling&#x2019;s families. I spent some time in Dicken&#x2019;s A Christmas Carol, as my daughter took a turn driving. Thought I&#x2019;d take a moment in the Christmas story, as I pray for safety in our travels: And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, &#x201C;Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:8&#x202D;-&#x202C;11 ESV A joyous Christmas to all, whether you are traveling to distant places or resting close to home!</description><thumbnail_url>https://www.wordsandbottles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20191222_1151311250432950504574483-1024x768.jpg</thumbnail_url></oembed>
