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The Revd Denise Kelsall's inaugural sermon at St Matthew's as Curate. She speaks to the promises of the Incarnation and when will they be realised.\n\n"Well \u2013 I have got to say that I gave someone a goat for Christmas, and as I write these rather pathetically proud words I know deep in my heart that it should have been a flock of goats \u2013 would it really matter if I didn't drive a powerful car or bought decent face cream for my aging skin \u2013 would it really matter if I didn't drink reasonable red wine or buy my children gifts that they probably don't need but I indulge in giving them because it is traditional and part of the excitement and anticipation of Christmas day. My heart shudders\u2026.. and I try to push these thoughts to the back of my mind with the usual excuses\n\n - What can I do? " Full text at http://www.stmatthews.org.nz/?sid=75&id=690