Christmas '12

Christmas has come and gone.   Time flew even though I had taken time off work.  A lot has been packed into the last two weeks; and now I'm looking at the "tail lights" of Christmas.

In contemplating what I consider different in Christmas this year, it would be that there has been more detailed insight and meaning because of the Bible Study in Luke.

The things that have primarily been occupying my time were my friend's graduation, COA Christmas-New Years gift packages, Christmas family get-together, Christmas Eve services at Church, and Bible Study.   So, upon reflection, these are the most meaningful areas of life - serving at Church, spending time with family and friends, and showing compassion to the needy; loving God and loving others.

28-Dec:  Yesterday, we passed out the gift packages at COA.   There were many who were so happy to receive the gifts, and even put on the scarves and mittens right away, since it was cold.  There was one who said we made his day, and another who said they really liked the message.   There were also many compliments and thanks for the food.   I trust that God was able to use our serving to bless those we served.  And with the leftover packages, we are going to give some to the Yes House, and the rest we gave to the Winter Shelter that is part of the Rescue Mission.   It is need that three different charitable organizations were able to benefit from these gifts.