When I was a child I remember asking for favorite toys at Christmas, and I could hardly wait to have them. Days passed slowly as Christmas approached. Every day was filled with the joy of anticipation.
But as an adult with children and grandchildren of my own, I have a different perspective. I still love to be given a nice gift. But since becoming a parent, my primary focus has been on my children. What can I give them that will make them happy?
This illustrates the principle of giving Jesus taught when He said it is better to give than to receive. We have the opportunity to do just that through giving to others at Christmas or any time.
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 (KJV)
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20071129
A NEWBORN BABY
When our son was eight, he became excited because he was going to become an uncle. Then one day when he came home from school he was met with the casual greeting, “Hi, Uncle David.” Talk about excited!
Later when we all had our first look at the new arrival, no one thought to tell David it is normal for a new baby to look red and wrinkled, and tiny babies cry often. After David had watched the baby for a while and had listened to his howls, he turned to us with a mischievous grin and asked, “You mean I’m an uncle to that?”
Everyone loves a baby, but no one would want a baby to fail to grow and mature. The Bible compares new Christians to newborn babies, but it also says that the new Christians are to grow and develop through Bible study.
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. I Peter 2:2 (KJV)
Later when we all had our first look at the new arrival, no one thought to tell David it is normal for a new baby to look red and wrinkled, and tiny babies cry often. After David had watched the baby for a while and had listened to his howls, he turned to us with a mischievous grin and asked, “You mean I’m an uncle to that?”
Everyone loves a baby, but no one would want a baby to fail to grow and mature. The Bible compares new Christians to newborn babies, but it also says that the new Christians are to grow and develop through Bible study.
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. I Peter 2:2 (KJV)
20071121
A TIME TO SHARE LOVE
I remember as a child, gathering at the table on Thanksgiving day, feasting on the food Mother had cooked and hearing Daddy lead a prayer thanking God for His blessings. But try as I might, I don’t remember what food we had at those meals. What I do remember is being together with my parents and my brother and sisters. We were a family—and we loved each other.
Today, Marion and I look forward to the times we can be with our children and grandchildren for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The food is always good; but best of all is the love we share as a family. It’s good being together.
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. I John 3:11 (KJV)
Today, Marion and I look forward to the times we can be with our children and grandchildren for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The food is always good; but best of all is the love we share as a family. It’s good being together.
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. I John 3:11 (KJV)
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