Video HT: Jon Duey
Imagine what could be done with even a fraction of the money we spend on gifts if it went to help those less fortunate? Let’s worship more fully! Let’s place the emphasis on Christ and not on consumerism.
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I dread the commercialism of the season. I join you in prayer that we may remember who it is we should be celebrating and how He would have us do it.
I dread the commercialism of the season. I join you in prayer that we may remember who it is we should be celebrating and how He would have us do it.
I dread the commercialism of the season. I join you in prayer that we may remember who it is we should be celebrating and how He would have us do it.
I really, really like this idea. I hope that it sparks a lot of creative ways to serve and spend time with family, etc. Along with giving to those in need.
I really, really like this idea. I hope that it sparks a lot of creative ways to serve and spend time with family, etc. Along with giving to those in need.
I really, really like this idea. I hope that it sparks a lot of creative ways to serve and spend time with family, etc. Along with giving to those in need.
Shane – I couldn’t agree with you more! As one of the shoppers on “Black Friday” (just because I’d never been brave enough to try it in years past), I found myself wanting to leave shortly after arriving at the mall. The cultural obsession with ‘stuff’ was upsetting, and the focus on the holiday was completely misplaced. It’s amazing that we took something so precious as the birth of the Saviour and turned it into something so meaningless… It would be amazing if we could take all of the energy and money that is put towards ‘the perfect gift’ (or whatever if is that people are looking for) and put it towards making sure people know the meaning of the holiday, and making sure that they can experience the love of the Savior.
Shane – I couldn’t agree with you more! As one of the shoppers on “Black Friday” (just because I’d never been brave enough to try it in years past), I found myself wanting to leave shortly after arriving at the mall. The cultural obsession with ‘stuff’ was upsetting, and the focus on the holiday was completely misplaced. It’s amazing that we took something so precious as the birth of the Saviour and turned it into something so meaningless… It would be amazing if we could take all of the energy and money that is put towards ‘the perfect gift’ (or whatever if is that people are looking for) and put it towards making sure people know the meaning of the holiday, and making sure that they can experience the love of the Savior.
Shane – I couldn’t agree with you more! As one of the shoppers on “Black Friday” (just because I’d never been brave enough to try it in years past), I found myself wanting to leave shortly after arriving at the mall. The cultural obsession with ‘stuff’ was upsetting, and the focus on the holiday was completely misplaced. It’s amazing that we took something so precious as the birth of the Saviour and turned it into something so meaningless… It would be amazing if we could take all of the energy and money that is put towards ‘the perfect gift’ (or whatever if is that people are looking for) and put it towards making sure people know the meaning of the holiday, and making sure that they can experience the love of the Savior.
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