The article contains quotes about Jesus and Christmas. It also contains faith expression artworks based on Bible verses, and images of Christmas in the Philippines.
JESUS and CHRISTMAS QUOTES
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” – Agnes M. Pharo
“Christmas is about God who is love. And that is the simplest yet most profound meaning of Christmas.” – Alex Moises
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” – An Angel in Luke’s Gospel Story
“The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas.” – Bill Crowder
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens
“The only blind person at Christmastime is he who has not Christmas in his heart.” – Helen Keller
“I’m flower girl and I bloom for Jesus.” – Little Angel Gabby
“Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but with imagination.” – Max Lucado
“My walk with Christ has shaped my life and given it purpose far beyond anything worldly ever could have.” – Mike Pompeo
“Christmas has come to mean something far greater to me: It’s not just a day for family time or opening presents; it is a day to celebrate the true miracle of a child being born to humble conditions in the small village of Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago.” – Mike Pompeo
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world. And behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
“For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, He stretched out His hands in love, acceptance, and healing. Christ’s example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none.” – Queen Elizabeth II
“Let Christmas begin inside you.” – Suzie Eller
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
BIBLE VERSES and FAITH EXPRESSION ARTWORKS
“All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” (Isaiah 7:14 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” (Isaiah 9:2 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you.” (Isaiah 60:1-2 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. ‘Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’” (Matthew 1:20-21 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.’” (Matthew 2:1-2 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“And while they [Mary and Joseph] were there [Bethlehem], the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” (Luke 2:6-7 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!’” (Luke 2:8-11 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14 / NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
IMAGES of CHRISTMAS in the PHILIPPINES
