Something From The Heart

     We have officially started one of the most beautiful seasons of the year..Christmas.  Now, the shopping madness begins.  People go in search for the ideal present for everyone on their holiday list.  Remember, it has to be something awesome for a great price.  So, what do you look for?

  As a society, we forego the precious gift of spending quality time with family on Thanksgiving and the day after.  Instead, we make unnecessary trips to endless amounts of stores just so we can get a bargain.  Unfortunately, the person will most likely return it after the holidays any way.

  So, when are we going to stop, take a breathe and remember the true meaning of this season?  Think about the precious gift that God gave to us.  He gave us the beautiful gift of salvation through his Son, Jesus.  We need to make the Lord the center of our celebration.

  We need to realize all of the many gifts and blessings that he has given and continues to give to us.  Let us rejoice and praise him.  But, consider this, too.  If you want to find the perfect gift for someone, look inside of your heart.

  There are endless possibilities of personal gifts that you can give that mean more than you can imagine.  Take the time before you consider rushing out to the stores and making retailers richer.

  Let's put the Christ back in Christmas and the human spirit back in gift giving.

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God bless you all.