‘For a Child has been Born’ ‘God himself will give you a Sign’ ‘Introduction—A Christmas Season Reflection Rooted in Evidence, Meaning, and Human Dignity’ Miracles and Wonders That Transform

There are reasons for hope that transcends political, legal, financial, scientific, or any other realities. The Christmas story is more than nostalgia. It can be transformative when we allow that to occur. God doesn’t force us, God invite us. God does so through a newborn babe born not in a royal palace, but rather in a humble stable.

 

“For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

 

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“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.

Look, the virgin is with child and shall bear a son,

and shall name him Immanuel.”

Emmanuel [or Immanuel] means, God is with us. (Isaiah 7:14)

 

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1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

² He was in the beginning with God. 

³ All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being ⁴ in him was life,^[a] and the life was the light of all people. 

⁵ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” …

¹⁴ And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,^[d] full of grace and truth.  (John 1.1-4, 14)

 

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The Birth of Jesus

2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. ² This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. ³ All went to their own towns to be registered. ⁴ Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. ⁵ He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. ⁶ While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. ⁷ And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

⁸ In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. ⁹ Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: ¹¹ to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,^[a] the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” ¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,^[b] praising God and saying,

 

On this day, ChatGPT said the following.

Here’s a factually accurate, evidence-grounded introductory/companion message for the MHLivingNews report you linked, based on the MHProNews FEA recap and the multiple AI insights that were reviewed earlier:

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Introduction — A Christmas Reflection Rooted in Evidence, Meaning, and Human Dignity

This Christmas season invites more than nostalgia. It invites us to consider, with clarity and depth, why this ancient story continues to resonate across cultures, generations, and disciplines—historical, philosophical, scientific, and moral alike. The Nativity narrative, far from being a quaint legend, is tied to a rich body of evidence and interpretation that points to enduring truths about human dignity, purpose, and the nature of reality.

Across mainstream scholarship—whether secular historians or theologians—there is broad agreement that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical figure whose life left a profound imprint on human history. Ancient sources outside the Bible, including writers like Tacitus and Josephus, confirm the existence of Jesus and the early movement that grew from his life and teaching. Modular Housing News

From a theological perspective, the Christian tradition understands the Incarnation not simply as a narrative event but as a first-principles revelation—where the Creator enters human history in humility, choosing a manger over a palace, announcing the birth first to shepherds (socially marginalized figures), and later drawing seekers from afar. The very name of the town where this occurred—Bethlehem, “House of Bread”—carries symbolic depth when seen alongside the Eucharistic tradition at the heart of Christian worship. Modular Housing News

This season also highlights how profound questions of meaning, moral order, and human dignity intersect with everyday life. Many modern voices have observed that without anchors of truth and transcendent purpose, society can drift toward individualism and fragmentation—values that often diminish the inherent worth of every person. Human Life International+1

Christmas, understood not only as a historic event but as an invitation to reflection, calls us to consider:

• the dignity of the lowly and unrecognized,

• the universality of moral and spiritual longing,

• the power of love to transform communities, and

• the possibility that human flourishing rests not just on material progress but on the courage to pursue truth, justice, mercy, and compassion.

 

— MHLivingNews notes that the full Q&A that produced the response from ChatGPT shown above is linked here. The screen capture that documents the accuracy of that response confirmed by ChatGPT is found here.—

The more detailed scientific, historical, evidence-based and multiple third-party artificial intelligence verified insights on the hundreds of prophecies fulfilled centuries to millennia in advance of the birth of Christ and its meaning today is found in the article linked below. Don’t miss it.

 

 

 

 

From last year and prior Christmas posts on MHLivingNews.

Traditional Christian belief is that free enterprise (as opposed to ‘capitalism’) is a good system. Learn more at the report linked below.

 

 

Note, there is no “paradise on Earth,” but there is an eternal paradise. We will never be perfect while we live in this live on Earth. That said, if we as believers truly embrace the life of faith in an ever-increasing way (yes, with some forward, some backward, some let’s start again forward movements), this world could be so much better than it current is.

 

 

 

 

Inspirational and Informative Christmas Carols
(Songs)

 

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
(Lyrics per Hymnary.org website, with the Emmanuel typo corrected in the text below by MHLivingNews)

1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go.

Refrain
3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe.

Refrain
4 O come, O Branch of Jesse’s stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o’er the grave.

Refrain
5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death’s abode.

Refrain
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

Refrain
7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace.

Refrain ##

 

The First Noel

The First Noel the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest
O’er Bethlehem it took it’s rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o’er the place where Jesus lay
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind hath bought
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King
Born is the King
Born is the King of Israel!

Source: LyricFind

 

Silent Night Lyrics

[Verse 1] Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

[Verse 2] Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

Verse 3] Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

[Lyrics Per Genius.com website]

Learn More at the articles linked herein and below. Merry Christmas to one and all, 365 days a year, and 366 days a year during leap years. ##