Ways to Honor Christ This Christmas

1) Have your kids give to kids in need (PROVERBS 22:6)
2) Bake cookies for the local homeless (MATHEW 25:35)
3) Attend a new church in a community you do not usually visit (EPHESIANS 2:19)
4) Do something kind for a neighbor (MARK 12:31)
5) Give cash gifts to low-wage workers who may not be able to afford to play Santa for their children (ex. Grocery workers, hotel staff, restaurant staff) (PROVERBS 19:17; DEUTRONOMY 24:14)
6) Give away items that can be used as Christmas gifts on FREECYCLE (JOHN 3:17)
7) Visit someone in prison (MATHEW 25:36)
8) Forgive someone you've been holding a grudge against (MATHEW 6:14)

Do you have any additional ideas? Please share in the comments section.

Merry Christmas!

This year all I want for Christmas is nothing. With this little bundle of joy around, it feels wrong to even ask for more. I'm going to relish in being content, not lusting after a thing but quality time with loved ones.

May your Christmas be filled with joy, beautiful memories, and giving.

"Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving."

B. C. Forbes

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

This Christmas is rather special for me. That's because it's the first year since being an adult that I've put up Christmas decorations (I'm a little late, I know). Now that things are up, I'm wondering what the heck took me so long! Christmas decorations are awesome. They make me feel warm and fuzzy inside, just like when I was a little kid. And nothing beats the smell of fresh pine on a winter morning. I confess, for environmental and financial reasons I have a fake tree, but these ScentSicles from Amazon make the house smell like the real deal.

This year the hubs and I agreed to give each other two gifts, one that costs nothing and another that costs under $25. I can't wait to see what he came up with :-) I hope all of you are enjoying your holiday decorating and gift giving.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!