Christmas – everything surrounding this “event” communicates giving and receiving gifts! From childhood memories (positive and negative) to adult experiences with giving and receiving gifts, we could all reflect on the reality of Christmas being about giving!
And some gifts are certainly more special than others. In fact some gifts are one of a kind gifts that keep on giving. Allow me to explain…
Nearly 12 years ago, Jane and I celebrated the birth of our firstborn son Tyler one week after Christmas, 10 years ago we celebrated the birth of our daughter Allie, and 5 years ago we celebrated the birth of our second son Austin one week before Christmas. These births have been gifts that keep on giving through the wonderful joys and challenges that come from raising children!
THE GIFT that was the best Christmas gift ever given was the birth of Jesus Christ. This gift continues giving to this day. Jesus was given to us for the forgiveness of sins, the promise of Heaven when we die, and life abundant on this earth while we live. Christmas = Jesus!
Let us all share the gift of Jesus with others while receiving the gift of Jesus fresh and new ourselves during this Christmas Season!
Merry Christmas,
Jeff Powell
