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I was in a local mall the other day, and saw them.
Christmas decorations.
Hard to believe it's already that time of year.
I actually got excited though.
I love Christmas.
I love the traditions, time with family, riding around with Kim and the boys through neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights, excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas day, the delicious food, etc.
But, it got me thinking, how will I spend the Christmas season?
Christmas decorations.
Hard to believe it's already that time of year.
I actually got excited though.
I love Christmas.
I love the traditions, time with family, riding around with Kim and the boys through neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights, excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas day, the delicious food, etc.
But, it got me thinking, how will I spend the Christmas season?
How will you?
Stressed out about schedules and family / Church gatherings?
Spending time in traffic jams and long lines in stores?
Spending time in traffic jams and long lines in stores?
Arguing with your spouse over finances, about how much time you're gonna spend with each family, and trying to decide what gifts you are gonna buy them this year?
My family's not. We're tired of it.
Are we giving up on Christmas? No.
Are we giving up on Christmas? No.
Will I rip my kids heart out and tell them there is no such thing as Santa? Nope.
(insert your individual "you include santa?" judgements here)
(insert your individual "you include santa?" judgements here)
Over the last couple of years though we have changed how we celebrate Christmas, and here's why:
We see a world that is hurting around us.
We see a world where there is massive physical need.
We see a world where there is massive spiritual need.
We see a world that is looking for hope in everything from $$ to stuff to politicians.
We see a world that is looking for hope in everything from $$ to stuff to politicians.
We see a world, whether they admit it or not, are asking themeselves, "Surely, there has to be more to life than this?"
And I believe we have been granted the answer.
And I believe we have been granted the answer.
The Gospel.
And I believe that He has commanded us to share that News. (Matthew 28:18-20)
And there's no better time than now.
What if, for just one year, you changed the way you did Christmas? And instead of buying more and more gifts, you spent that money to drastically change somebody else's life?
What if, for just one year, you changed the way you did Christmas? And instead of buying more and more gifts, you spent that money to drastically change somebody else's life?
Why not try it?
Celebrate Christmas differently this year.
Celebrate Christmas differently this year.
Worship Christ.
Spread the News.
Tell The Story.
Live it out in such a way that people ask, "Why?"
Make eye contact with people.
Serve the poor.
Volunteer your time.
Give away some of your money.
Transform somebody else's life, here and around the world.
Live it out in such a way that people ask, "Why?"
Make eye contact with people.
Serve the poor.
Volunteer your time.
Give away some of your money.
Transform somebody else's life, here and around the world.
Transform your familiy's life.
Transform your own life.
Show your family, friends, & coworkers, the Child.
The Babe.
He is worth it.
He is the reason, after all.
thanks for reading...
peace,
bg
Twitter:gossettbrandon
thanks for reading...
peace,
bg
Twitter:gossettbrandon
