2018 has been a volatile year, not just in the markets but at much deeper levels of society across the United States and Canada. This sets up what’s sure to be a fascinating 2019, one that won’t be without great opportunities for investors in the mining and exploration sectors that we follow so closely here at BMR.
It is our hope and prayer at BMR that everyone everywhere this Christmas will have time to pause and reflect on the real reason for the season.
Just over 2000 years ago Luke recorded the birth of Jesus Christ:
“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world (this was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria). And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'” (Luke 2: 1–12, New International Version)
A Savior was born and He is Christ the Lord. He came for all of us.
Humble beginnings…
A manger is something that is used to hold food and water for animals, so it’s significant that this is where a divine baby was born. From the beginning, Jesus was and still is God with the people. He came to earth in humble beginnings, lived a humble life, and died on a cross for the sins of the world.
In similar style, the first people to be informed of the birth of baby Jesus were the shepherds. In those days shepherds were one of the lowest of society. They were out in the fields living with the animals, not living in castles. The angel of the Lord gives them the Good News for the world. The angel tells them that a Savior has been born to them, not only for them but for the whole world. The angel does not say He was born for some of the people. Jesus was born for ALL the people, ALL races, ALL ethnicities, ALL genders, ALL classes. He is for ALL.
Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus but it is also a day when we celebrate all that He accomplished by willingly going to the cross (for us) in His death. He came to save the world and He wants all of His children to be in relationship with Him.
It is our corporate prayer that this Christmas you will feel the Hope of Christ, the Love of Christ, the Joy of Christ, and the Peace of Christ as you share this precious time with friends and family.
As you reflect on the reason for the season, may you also serve and help others who have been less fortunate this year.
From our homes to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Warmest regards,
Jon, John, Daniel and the team at BMR
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all at BMR.Have a great holiday.
Comment by Dgambler — December 24, 2018 @ 10:11 am
Merry Christmas!
Comment by Charles — December 24, 2018 @ 10:16 am
Jon, John, Daniel and the team at BMR – Hope you all have a very merry and joy filled Christmas!
Comment by DBReese — December 24, 2018 @ 10:31 am
Merry Christmas to you all
Comment by Jacquez — December 24, 2018 @ 12:04 pm
Absolutely, hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2019.
Comment by Danny — December 24, 2018 @ 12:12 pm
Merry Christmas BMR
Comment by Silverhook — December 24, 2018 @ 12:15 pm
“the real reason for the season “ Thanks BMR!! @ Merry Christmas to all!!
Comment by GregJ. — December 24, 2018 @ 12:50 pm
May 2019 be the best year ever for us in investing/speculating. I am looking forward to it. Thanks to the BMR team, always ahead of the curve! A Very Merry Christmas to everyone! I bought a bottle Chivas for myself, I feel grateful, and feel like celebrating. Cheers! to all of you!
Comment by randd51 — December 24, 2018 @ 2:27 pm
Cheers to all and to all a great 2019
Comment by donmac2117 — December 25, 2018 @ 5:10 am
Thank you for sharing the good news….Merry Christmas to all!
Comment by Dennis — December 25, 2018 @ 7:52 am
Happy Hollidays BMR!
Comment by flyinthruu — December 25, 2018 @ 10:17 am
Happy Christmas to you all at BMR. May God Bless our investment endeavours in 2019 knowing that all blessings come from Jesus Christ, Saviour of the World. Marc
Comment by Buffalo77 — December 26, 2018 @ 1:01 am
Happy Hollidays BMR team and all the subscribers !!!
Comment by Sylvain — December 26, 2018 @ 10:59 am
DOW up for it’s biggest daily gain EVER. +1084. SPY up big too. Both after massive plunges on Monday. What a closing to 2018.
Comment by flyinthruu — December 26, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
Get ready to rock! Will be an interesting day tomorrow as the Venture resumes trading.
Comment by Jon - BMR — December 26, 2018 @ 2:48 pm
Finally….Trump stops tweeting for a bit and the market moves higher for a change. Pity he wouldn’t stay off twitter a bit longer. Of course, will probably reverse tomorrow and Canadian markets will have missed the one decent day there’s been in months.
Comment by broen — December 26, 2018 @ 3:04 pm
You’re way off base, Broen…extreme oversold conditions logically pointed to a major reaction, and funds started scrambling today in terms of year-end portfolio adjustments at favorable discounted equity prices. Venture is poised for a very strong post-Christmas move, and hints of that were evident the last few sessions…
Comment by Jon - BMR — December 26, 2018 @ 3:11 pm
just too used to seeing the market disappoint us week after week and each potentially positive catalyst fails to deliver for Canadian stocks it seems. A one day rally in the US I don’t think gets us out of the woods and will depend on whether there’s any followthrough tomorrow or whether it goes back down again. Maybe this time will be different but I’m not going to get too excited yet in what has been the toughest market year in a decade.
Comment by broen — December 26, 2018 @ 3:19 pm
Hope you had a restful time in Whistler. I’ve been there before…great place…while you’re logged in, can you explain why Frank keeps dropping news late on Fridays?
Comment by flyinthruu — December 26, 2018 @ 3:29 pm
Certainly the next few days will give us a good idea of whether we get a rally in the venture. Have loaded up mainly on IMR as I like the risk/reward scenario there, a lot of upside without a ton of downside. The markets were likely over sold and due for a bounce but I think broen makes a fair point. Trump did a great thing today, visiting the troops in Iraq instead of staying home, playing golf and bashing the fed. I thought that was an excellent move on his part.
Comment by Danny — December 26, 2018 @ 3:31 pm
Wow, doesn’t take long for liberals to turn a Merry Christmas thread into a Trump bash. Enjoy your liberal government, you deserve it. LOL!
Comment by Jon (not BMR Jon) — December 26, 2018 @ 3:54 pm
I don’t mind liberal or conservative. Just don’t want governments extreme on either ends of spectrum.
Comment by flyinthruu — December 26, 2018 @ 4:01 pm
Exactly, flyinthruu. The world is a difficult enough place as it is without extremism on any side. Especially at this time of year, trying to treat others as one would like to be treated themselves is the best policy. Wishing everyone a better year in 2019 than 2018 was, in all aspects. We’re due a decent year 🙂
Comment by broen — December 26, 2018 @ 4:13 pm
Broen, if an extreme liberal or conservative can help make me a crap ton of money so I can buy my way anywhere I want, I might change my view. Lol.
Comment by flyinthruu — December 26, 2018 @ 4:23 pm
I just want governments that spend money wisely and don’t run up big deficits. That seems to be hard to find on either side of the border.
Comment by Danny — December 26, 2018 @ 5:11 pm