November 2018
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. It’s all about family, friends, good food, lots of fun, and most importantly, faith. The abundant food and thankful spirit of Thanksgiving work to remind us of all the bountiful blessings that God gives us. The songs, stories and decorations of Christmas typically brings to the imagination the reason for our faith. Despite the emphasis placed on Jesus it is quite easy to miss the reason for the season. All too often we make the mistake of Martha and focus on what needs to be done instead of imitating Mary and spending our time at the feet of Jesus. It is also easy to get distracted by the material things. Unsurprisingly we often focus too much on the material things. Make this holiday season different. Set a goal for you and your family to put Jesus first in every aspect of what you do. One great way to do this is by how you spend your money. It is easy to ask Jesus to bless your meal, or to think about him during holiday programs at chur...