The Packages Are Ready

The tree, albeit a tiny tree, is all decorated ( a lil' heavy on the tinsel for me, but John had a good time!) the packages wrapped, the meal planned -

now, where's the snow?  John keeps checking the Weather Channel, but it's not gonna change the facts:  it ain't gonna be a white Christmas in Virginia this year.  :-(

Those are the trappings for Christmas.  And I DO mean "trappings."  Do you ever feel "trapped" at Christmas?  Are you caught up in gift GIVING, but forgetting to RECEIVE the gift of eternal forgiveness and salvation?

Whatever your Christmas traditions have been, if you forgot Christ you missed Christmas completely.  I'm so sorry.  It's not too late to find Him, though - certainly a whole lot easier than finding that special gift for a loved one, and everyone can afford Him.  In fact, you can afford to give Him to ALL your family, friends, and acquaintances!  Are you certain your loved one knows Him?  Now THAT would be a very special gift to give:  the knowledge of the saving love of Jesus.  You don't even have to find a store that sells Him - 'cause He can't be bought!  Settle back and read the Christmas story - and I don't mean " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas."  God will do the rest...

BTW, did you know there are free Bible apps for iPhones?  No more excuses for not reading the Bible; its available anytime, anywhere. 

Merry Christmas, folks, from our home to yours!