Christmas 2024 / New Year 2025

We have been given a son who will be our ruler.

His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God,

Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 CEV

Greetings of the Season to you!

On Christmas Eve 1914, an army of young men and boys climbed up, reached out, and made friends with the soldiers in the “enemy” trenches. PEACE NEARLY BROKE OUT! Till the High Commands on both sides put a stop to it.

Some 2,000 years earlier, a baby was born to permanently end violence and hatred, injustice and oppression. His mission – chosen before conception - was to bring peace and love to our world. The Royal and Imperial High Commands went to terrible lengths to stop him.

And so it has always been. The kind, the compassionate, the carers of the young, and the soldiers old before their time (soon to be dead before time), reach out in pursuit of peace and harmony. For their family, their village, their nation.

Those who follow stars and find God, become activists on behalf of the cosmos or, simply, the Creator. They press on despite multiple “High Commands” which attempt to halt their endeavours.

Thankfully for us, Jesus outranks the lot! And his only command is to love!

Love one another regardless of class or culture, territory owned, or visa held.

Love ourselves regardless of faults, foibles, and faith fails.

Love our planet – because why wouldn’t we?

May your Christmas and New Year be blessed with peace, and love, and joy!

Brenda