Look around its CHRISTmas time!!¬† The days will quickly turn to hours as people get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season.¬† Children are filled with curiosity to see if they will ” get what they want” while parents worry about affording the”latest and greatest.”¬† I struggle to even remember what I received last year, but I do know that CHRIST lives inside me, and He is the greatest gift ever!!!

Our world has turned a joyous celebration into a retail circus.¬† This is a far cry from the first cry of the Babe in a manger.¬† We as believers have even fallen prey to ” consumerism” instead of allowing Christ to consume us.¬† CHRISTmas is one day, but when its over are we any different?

My challenge to all of us is that we can celebrate the true meaning of CHRISTmas by spending less and giving more ! When we begin to accomplish this we will all see that CHRISTmas can still change the world!!