Thank God for the wonderful opportunities for us all to share what we have been given; by the grace of God and to God’s greater glory. Continue reading
This Christmas, I pray that we all delight in some unexpected gift that comes from our own relationships: with God, with our families, with our communities. May we be inspired by these gifts to be an unexpected gift to someone else. Continue reading
Somewhere along the line, we have reduced the totality of our giftedness to money. Has the offering plate run its course? Continue reading
How does a stunt attempting to expose empty consumerism help us reflect on the true gift of the Christ Child to us? Continue reading
For many, Advent is a time of abundance when we purchase special items. However, an ever-increasing number of people are not blessed with enough, let alone an abundance. This Christmas, sharing our abundance with others is a way to delight in the abundant life promised by the Christ whose birth we prepare to celebrate. Continue reading
Here’s to the creative gifters – those who think outside the box, who demonstrate the Christian virtues of compassion and care through unique means. Continue reading
We continue through Paul’s teachings on spiritual gifts with the most acted out youth group skit ever, the metaphor of the body. Perhaps someone will be brave enough to lay out a game of Twister in the transept…? Continue reading
Tucked within the commercial’s humor is the message that the ‘better’ gift is the more expensive gift. Think about it – fruitcake and sausage grinders have nothing in common. Continue reading
Our intellect and emotions may not know that for which we are asking, but our heart surely does. Continue reading
Imagine if the only things God gave you tomorrow were those things you thanked him for today? Continue reading
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