Putting the Christ Back in Christmas
For the first 25 years or so of my life, Christmas meant presents, rampant commercialism, Santa and so forth. Lately, I've focused more on Christ at Christmas than I have Santa and presents under the tree.
It's somewhat shameful, I'll admit, that I become a better Christian at Christmas time. I should strive to act and focus my efforts on Christ 365 days a year, not just a few around Christmastime.
I just feel this year I've been much more focused on Christ. Since Christmas Eve fell on Sunday, I went to my church service on Sunday morning. That was an enjoyable experience.
Today, I was also in more of a spirit filled mood. After listening to some John Legend songs (some of which talk about God), I listened to some Canton Jones, some Kirk Franklin, some Fred Hammond and some other Gospel songs.
I've also found myself praying a lot more lately. Over the holidays, I've spent time with my grandmother, who has Alzheimer's. There are good days and good times and bad days and bad times. But the bad times are painful. I pray for her, for all the suffers of this dreadful disease, for peace for my mother who must care for her and other families.
I've also been touched by foreign ministry of sorts. Just last week, I had four Asians come visit me at my parents' house. Three of them are classmates of mine at Georgia. I felt bad for them, being alone in a foreign land, over the break and holidays. They are not Christians but I hope slowly in time at least one of them may come to know Jesus Christ.
Do you all have any suggestions or resources that could help me minister the gospel to international students? I have a tremendous opportunity being in a college town to reach a few people from foreign countries.
These have been the things on my mind this Christmastime: international students, Alzheimers, and Christ.
I don't want to sound all negative though. It's amazing to me to think what a difference a year can make. Last year at this time we were all in Gastonia. Now look at us! We all seem to be well off in our respective locations. God bless!
-GG
It's somewhat shameful, I'll admit, that I become a better Christian at Christmas time. I should strive to act and focus my efforts on Christ 365 days a year, not just a few around Christmastime.
I just feel this year I've been much more focused on Christ. Since Christmas Eve fell on Sunday, I went to my church service on Sunday morning. That was an enjoyable experience.
Today, I was also in more of a spirit filled mood. After listening to some John Legend songs (some of which talk about God), I listened to some Canton Jones, some Kirk Franklin, some Fred Hammond and some other Gospel songs.
I've also found myself praying a lot more lately. Over the holidays, I've spent time with my grandmother, who has Alzheimer's. There are good days and good times and bad days and bad times. But the bad times are painful. I pray for her, for all the suffers of this dreadful disease, for peace for my mother who must care for her and other families.
I've also been touched by foreign ministry of sorts. Just last week, I had four Asians come visit me at my parents' house. Three of them are classmates of mine at Georgia. I felt bad for them, being alone in a foreign land, over the break and holidays. They are not Christians but I hope slowly in time at least one of them may come to know Jesus Christ.
Do you all have any suggestions or resources that could help me minister the gospel to international students? I have a tremendous opportunity being in a college town to reach a few people from foreign countries.
These have been the things on my mind this Christmastime: international students, Alzheimers, and Christ.
I don't want to sound all negative though. It's amazing to me to think what a difference a year can make. Last year at this time we were all in Gastonia. Now look at us! We all seem to be well off in our respective locations. God bless!
-GG
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