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THE SHEER DELIGHT OF CHRISTMAS!

12/4/2012

 
Squeals of delight echo throughout houses on every street in every town across our nation as we prepare for Christmas.  Lists are being made with wide-eyed expectancy of the SHEER DELIGHT they will bring on Christmas morning.  Those that are hoped for often carry more excitement when the gift is opened than the unexpected ones not on any list.

Preparing for a new sport season offers that same expectation.  After days and weeks of intense practice time for the games comes bringing SHEER DELIGHT to both coaches and players as their team fulfills the hopes that have been set before them.

The Christmas Story is filled with early-on expressions of SHEER DELIGHT. Here are some highlights:
 
ISAIAH'S SHEER DELIGHT as he proclaimed that one would announce in the wilderness....
"Prepare the way for the Lord.  Make the road straight for him." Isaiah 40:3 NCV

ZACHARIAH’S SHEER DELIGHT when an “Angel of God” came to him with the news that his wife, Elizabeth, who had been unable to conceive a much-wanted child, would give him a son…
But the angel reassured him, “Don’t fear, Zachariah. Your prayer has been heard. Elizabeth, your wife, will bear a son by you. You are to name him John. You’re going to leap like a gazelle for joy, and not only you but many will delight in his birth. He’ll achieve great stature with God.  Luke 1:12 The Message

ELIZABETH’S SHEER DELIGHT
at Mary’s greeting...
 
...the baby in her womb leaped. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out       exuberantly…
and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  Luke 1: 41 NLT

THE UNBORN BABY’S SHEER DELIGHT
at the sound of Mary’s voice as reported by Elizabeth... 
T
he moment the sound of your greeting entered my ears, the babe in my womb skipped like a lamb for sheer joy. Luke 1:41 The Message

HEAVEN’S SHEER DELIGHT as this baby grew to be known as John the Baptist who not only announced from the wilderness that Jesus was the Christ but also baptized God's long-awaited Son...and the world heard from heaven!
“This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”   Matthew  3:17 NLT

May SHEER DELIGHT be yours from the portals of heaven as we adore Jesus Christ our Savior!


 
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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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