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An email was delivered to my inbox today that started off by saying, “Do you break out in hives just thinking about the craziness and chaos that comes with Christmas? It doesn’t have to be that way.”  Us “Christmas People” can be described in many ways:  Frantic.  Hurried.  Worried.  Rude. Indecisive.  Annoying.  If we are truly Christmas People then we will be people of peace!  Luke 2:14 reminds us of the declaration of the angel of the Lord and the heavenly hosts  when the shepherds learned about the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ.  “Glory to God in the highest…

Can you keep a secret?  This gift requires more than confidentiality – it requires anonymity.  There is some sneaking, tip toeing and hiding involved.  Are you up for the challenge?  This is the gift of undercover kindness.   Matthew 6:3 -4 “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” I was thinking about this verse and comparing it to how we “do Christmas”.  Is that how you usually…

You know someone who is overwhelmed.  We all know someone who is over-stressed.  For Christmas this year I want you to pray about giving them the perfect gift: REST! I want you to think of at least one person who has a ton of responsibility right now.  I want you to think of a friend and family member that comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “I have no idea how she does it.”  Is the person that you think of someone who takes care of a child with special needs?  Is he or she a person who is…

Have you ever received a gift unexpectedly?  Have you ever been overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of a true surprise?  What was most endearing about the moment that you realized the gift was for you, or who it was from?  Can you remember details of that day?  Then you remember what it was like to receive the gift for today. A great gift to give is joy! Here are a few ideas on how to wrap up joy and deliver it to an unsuspecting individual. 1.  Write a letter to someone who has brought you joy in your life.  Maybe it…