The Person in the Title

Posted on December 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

WinterI love Christmas. And with all my heart I love the One whose birth it celebrates. But it wasn’t always so. I grew up in a nonbelieving home. Yes, we called it “Christmas,” but for us it was a secular occasion, a time for family, food, and gift-giving, but not for the Person in the title. Hence, to me, there’s nothing life-changing about the phrase “Merry Christmas!” But there is something life-changing about Christ. So, whatever words I use or hear, it’s my joy at Christmas time–and throughout the year–to show people the Person in the title. You?

“In Him was life, and that life was the light of all humankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

~John 1:4-5

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61 Responses to The Person in the Title

  1. luisa zambrotta says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:33 am

    May Jesus’ love bring all of us peace and joy this season.

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  2. Henrietta Watson says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:37 am

    Happy Holidays to you and your family

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  3. kellyanngegg says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Merry Christmas!! Jesus is the reason for the season ❤️

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  4. Re-Farmer says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:39 am

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄🎇🎁

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  5. Ab says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:45 am

    Merry Christmas!

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  6. Robert Partington says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:53 am

    So easy to slip toward the culture’s emptiness at this time of year. Thanks for helping to keep us faithful and focussed.

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  7. Sheryl Craig Russell says:
    December 24, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    Merry Christmas! Thanks for the reminder!

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  8. Carla says:
    December 24, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    Jesus is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mitch.

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  9. Pure Glory says:
    December 24, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Jesus is my life=changing for all are hungry and thirsty for him.

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  10. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 says:
    December 24, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    Merry Christmas to you & yours. 🎄🎁

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  11. lisaonthebeach says:
    December 24, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    Amen and Merry Christmas!

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  12. John W. Howell says:
    December 24, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    Merry Christmas. Mitch

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  13. davidsdailydose says:
    December 24, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    You frequently examine something common from an uncommon angle, Mitch. And, I love it! “Merry Christmas,” is merely a well wishes greeting. The real reason behind the celebration–the birth of Christ–should be the focal point. Thank you, Pastor Mitch. ❤️ 🙏God’s richest blessings to you and yours, and a Happy New Year!

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  14. Antique Works says:
    December 24, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Praise God! Enjoy the holiday and the peace of God!

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  15. Priscilla Bettis says:
    December 24, 2023 at 4:30 pm

    Amen! Have a peaceful, joy-filled Christmas, Mitch!

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  16. seriouslyseekinganswers says:
    December 24, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  17. Trev Jones says:
    December 24, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mitch. 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

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  18. Jon says:
    December 24, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    How apropos to have a star announce the birth of the Light to dispel our darkness! Merry Christmas to you and your (extended) family Mitch!

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  19. stumblingfaith says:
    December 24, 2023 at 9:12 pm

    Merry Christmas and much love and peace to you Mitch!! Thank you for your lovely words which always seem to come at just the right time. Thank you for reminding me of what the season REALLY is about.

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  20. Vanya Wryter Consulting says:
    December 24, 2023 at 11:54 pm

    Merry Christmas, Mitch!

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  21. joyindestructible says:
    December 25, 2023 at 12:46 am

    Well, I think you do a very good job. Let’s keep it going all year. May the world see Jesus in all believers in the coming new year. The world surely, needs Jesus! Santa, bless his soul, just can’t cut it!

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  22. Scott says:
    December 25, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Merry Christmas, Mitch! Many wonderful blessings to you and your family, and to all who, like me, come to your blog to be reminded that we’re not doing life alone.

    Wishing each of you a wonderful day today whether by yourself or family and friends. And may 2024 be more peaceful, kind, and welcoming to all.

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  23. luisa zambrotta says:
    December 25, 2023 at 11:03 am

    Merry Christmas 🕯️✨🌠🎄

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  24. kounselling says:
    December 25, 2023 at 11:12 am

    Merry Christmas. it does not overcome, for life always and always… wins through it.

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  25. Sharon says:
    December 25, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    Perfectly put. Merry Christmas.

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  26. joannie6535 says:
    December 25, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    God’s blessings this Christmas. 🎄✝️

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  27. K.L. Hale says:
    December 26, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    I grew up a granddaughter of a Baptist preacher. He literally scared the “hell right out of me!” I ran to the altar so I wouldn’t burn up at 8 years old! But it wasn’t until my life took messy turns, my sons left and joined the military, health issues hit, I said goodbye to a career I loved…up to that point, I was a Christian. But in the last 10 years my life shifted and I found utter relief on my path to holiness; letting go of rigid rules that set me up for failure to develop a personal relationship with our Savior. Our Immanuel who NEVER leaves or forsakes us! Our Prince of Peace, Son of Man, Everlasting Father, Almighty God, Wonderful Counselor,…I rejoice in his many names. I’m with you. A belated Merry Christmas to you and your family, dear friend!

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  28. Awakening Wonders says:
    December 27, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    A wonderful verse.

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  30. Jennie says:
    December 29, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    Beautiful!

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