This account of the birth of Christ is so commonplace...
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This account of the birth of Christ is so commonplace this time of year that it can tend to be glossed over. But it is worth noting that this Child, the Savior of the world, was born essentially homeless, his first breaths taken in a dusty barn. He had none of the comforts of home that we all will enjoy this Christmas as we celebrate with family and friends.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that as of January 2009, over 640,000 Americans were considered homeless. Also, between October 2008 and September 2009, over one and a half million Americans used emergency shelters or transitional housing. As we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, let us not forget those among us who, like him, have found themselves without a home.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that as of January 2009, over 640,000 Americans were considered homeless. Also, between October 2008 and September 2009, over one and a half million Americans used emergency shelters or transitional housing. As we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, let us not forget those among us who, like him, have found themselves without a home.
