Sunday, December 25, 2022

Keeping Christ in Christmas

 

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's Christmas time again - the season when we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago.

However, I hear the name of Santa far more frequently than the name of Jesus during this season.
Even though they have some similarities, they have profound differences.

The most important being that Santa comes with gifts only for "good" people
(just ask the children you know) whereas Jesus comes with a special gift for
"bad" people called sinners (just ask a Bible reader you know).

Let's enjoy the wonderful happiness and excitement that family, Santa and gift-giving bring, but let's also appreciate and embrace the hope and joy of eternal life that Jesus brings.

It is Christmas! And the reason for the season is in its name.

Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas season and a healthy New Year. Barry

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