I work at Toys R Us (not for long), and we are getting ready for the Christmas season. In fact, Toys R Us refers to the day after Thanksgiving as "Green Friday." This says alot about how our society views Christmas: Nothing more than a business opportunity. They are already playing "Christmas Music" in the store with also says alot about how our society views Christmas. The songs portray what "Christmas is all about": toys, love, Santa, fuzzy feelings, snow, fun, etc. They have missed the mark...

As we approach this wonderful holiday, let's not forget what it is REALLY about: A celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less. Of course we all like giving and receiving gifts, but let it be in a spirit of worship and rememberance. After all, Jesus himself is the greatest gift we will ever receive that we may have eternal life with our gracious Father in Heaven...