"It's the most wonderful time of the year." Ironically enough, it's also the busiest time of the year. Well, at least for me it is. With all of the meetings, activities, practices, services, gatherings, and banquets my days are jam packed. What day is it anyway?
I remember the Christmas season being different as a child. It seemed so simple back then; eat lots of cookies, open gifts, spend time with family and above all understand that Jesus was sent from God as a gift of hope. With all of the commercialization of Christmas, and the busyness that surrounds the season, it's easy to miss the point.
Programs and musicals should not be our focus. Dinners and meetings should not dominate our time. Practices and gatherings should not distract us from the very reason that we celebrate. All of these can be good things but let's not forget WHY we celebrate in HOW we celebrate.
With that said, I'm looking forward to Celebrating Christmas! I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and have some eggnog!
I remember the Christmas season being different as a child. It seemed so simple back then; eat lots of cookies, open gifts, spend time with family and above all understand that Jesus was sent from God as a gift of hope. With all of the commercialization of Christmas, and the busyness that surrounds the season, it's easy to miss the point.
Programs and musicals should not be our focus. Dinners and meetings should not dominate our time. Practices and gatherings should not distract us from the very reason that we celebrate. All of these can be good things but let's not forget WHY we celebrate in HOW we celebrate.
With that said, I'm looking forward to Celebrating Christmas! I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and have some eggnog!
