It's the most wonderful time of the year!?

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. Not just because we give, and most importantly, get gifts (just kidding). It's my favorite time of the year because this is the time when we celebrate unity, family, Jesus. When it comes to Christmas let's remember that Jesus really is the reason for the season. More importantly, though, we as Christians have to keep in mind that Jesus is the reason, period.

At the baptism of Jesus, the Father and the Spirit are present (Matthew 3), indicating the diversity of the Trinity as well as the unity. In Deuteronomy 6, God reminds his people of the importance of family and why we should as mature adults pass our faith on to the next generation. The Bible in general reminds us of the importance of Jesus, our Savior.

This holiday season, I want to encourage you to focus on what is important: finding ways to be unified amidst all the diversity; finding ways to pass your faith on to the next generation that you have the privilege of spending time with this season; finding ways to give glory to Jesus for what he has done for you, not just this season, but for eternity.

If you have any prayer requests please feel free to let me know. I am here for you, to pray for you, to encourage you. God bless and Merry Christmas!