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Kindness Is the Language of Christmas · HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®

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  Welcome to Have Faith, Let It Begin. This is Ariel Santana.
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  Can you believe I'm seven years old already? I'm old enough now to introduce my dad.
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  Ladies and gentlemen, your host, my dad, Angel Santana.
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  Hello, everyone. It is December 16th. It's a Tuesday. We're continuing on with
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  our Christmas theme as we count down.
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  Today is called Kindness is the Language of Christmas. If there's one thing
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  that this world needs more of, it's kindness.
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  Not the performative kind, not the social media kind, but the quiet everyday
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  kindness that reflects Christ.
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  Ephesians chapter 4 verse 32 reminds us, be kind and compassionate to one another.
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  That sounds simple, but kindness is often hardest when we're stressed,
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  rushed, or overwhelmed.
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  And let's be honest, Christmas can bring all of that.
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  Long lines, short tempers.
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  High expectations, but kindness is how we slow the moment down.
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  Kindness listens. Kindness forgives.
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  Kindness notices people who feel invisible. Jesus modeled kindness everywhere he went.
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  He stopped for people others ignored. He spoke gently to the broken.
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  He didn't rush past pain. He leaned into it.
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  This Christmas, seasons, the kindness can be your greatest witness.
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  Yeah, you may never know how smile or patient response or a gentle word changes
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  someone's day, but God knows.
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  Kindness doesn't need an audience. It just needs a willing heart.
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  Think about that today Kindness doesn't need an audience It just needs a willing
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  heart Are you going to be kind today?
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  Are you willing to forgive?
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  And do you believe in being kind? If you do Be kind to one another.
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  And never forget, have faith, let it begin.
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  And be sure to join us as we get closer to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for
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  our annual tradition, the story of the candy cane. Can't wait for that.
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  Take care, guys. Hey, Have Faith family. This is your reminder that someone
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  very special is coming your way.
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  Join Angel Santana, that's me, this Sunday, December 14th at 10 a.m.
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  Eastern Standard Time for a live sermon from the First Reformed Church.
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  Come be inspired, be uplifted, and start your week with God's word spoken from the heart.
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  And don't forget, I mentioned someone very special is coming your way.
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  Our beloved Santa Claus will return for our annual tradition that continues
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  on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Tune in at 7 a.m.
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  For the story of the candy cane, presented live as only Have Faith Let It Begin can share with you.
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  It's faith. It's family. It's Christmas. Mark your calendar,
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  set your reminders, and remember, to have faith, let it begin. Let it begin.