Be Present
Each year, Americans spend more and more money on the holidays—last year it was reported that $602 billion was spent! Gift giving is a wonderful, thoughtful tradition. But since when did it overshadow the real reason for Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ? Perhaps less focus should be on presents this year and more focus should be spent on celebrating like Jesus did. With time and charity. Jesus gave Himself each and every day, even up until His last day when He paid the ultimate price for our eternal salvation. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness," Galatians 5:22