An angel of the Lord stood before them

Christmas is a love story, lived out by God

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An angel of the Lord stood before them

DAILY VERSE

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

– Luke 2:8-14

DEVOTION

One of my favorite Christmas shows is “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. As kid I loved “Peanuts”, but it was the bold proclamation by Linus, that the true meaning of Christmas were these verses. In the midst of Christmas trees and Christmas lights, the over merchandising that happens at this time of year; the true meaning of Christmas is simply Jesus. Christmas is a love story, lived out by God who loves us more than we can comprehend.

Merry Christmas!

Bradley Hilton has always been a believer; it was in 2000 that he reaffirmed his faith and went all-in for Jesus. He felt a nudge from God to start a men’s group in his church. Influenced by this group he began a regeneration process that changed his life for a more active service for God. He began a newsletter to encourage others. Its growth resulted in a blog, The Daily Dose – Daily inspiration from God’s Word. Bradley and his wife, Michelle, share life together in Texas with their four children and two grandsons.

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Bradley Hilton

on December 2, 2025

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Bradley Hilton

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Bradley Hilton grew up in the church and has always been a believer; it wasn't until 2000 that he reaffirmed his faith and went all-in for Jesus. At that point his life was transformed and he felt a nudge from God to start leading a men's group in the church. The influence of this group led him through a regeneration process that changed his life for a more active service for God.

As a result he began to write a newsletter as a simple form of encouragement. More and more people began to request being added to his mailing list. God nudged him again to start a blog.

Believing many more would be blessed by his writing he started The Daily Dose - Daily inspiration from God's Word. Bradley is well known as a Barnabas in Christian communities on WordPress and in other venues.

Bradley and his wife, Michelle, share life together in Texas with their four children and two grandsons.

Website: https://heartfixxer.wordpress.com/

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