Dear Family and Friends,
As another year comes to a
close and as we prepare to celebrate our Savior and King, we wanted to say
hello, to let you know that we think of you often and are praying that no
matter what road you might be traveling today, you will feel His peace, love
and joy this Christmas season and throughout the coming year.
We hope that your days are
filled with quiet moments to relax and refresh, time with family and friends to
make wonderful memories and that you will see beautiful glimpses of His unconditional
love that fills your heart to overflowing!
Barry and I are thankful
for SO many things, but to name a few: for grace and forgiveness from our
gracious and loving Father, our wonderful and caring kiddo's and precious and
beautiful granddaughters, for our family and friends near and far away, our
church family, for the laughter that carries us through this life and for our
little farm here in Texas that we share with our horse, Hussy, 3 cows, 1 bull,
30 chickens, 5 ducks and our very energetic and happy dog, Gus.
This year I'd like to
share a passage of scripture that has always been one of the most comforting to
me and I am sure to many of you as well. As we continue to celebrate this
beautiful season let us look for ways to BLESS others around us as much as we
possibly can.
The
Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10)
Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed
are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed
are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed
are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed
are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed
are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom
of God.
May we love in such a way
that everyone will know we belong to Jesus. May we bring light, life and love
into our world. May we live in His ways
honoring Him through every season along this journey.
Wishing
you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love
Barry & Tina Ogle
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