The countdown has begun for Christmas - 21 days to go.My grown up kids have asked through my wife, "what do I want for Christmas?" What does my list look like? I guess when you get my age, you probably have collected all the "stuff" you really need... screwdrivers, drills, saws, hammers, a tv, music access, phone, computer... and in the clothes department I'm kind of a minimalist. This past year in moving to CA, I bought more short sleeve shirts than I have in years. In about three weeks, I'll be sitting in Florida with my four kids and with my grandaughter as we celebrate her first Christmas! Wowsers! What more could I possibly need besides that! Family!
The folks behind "Advent Conspiracy" have it and I wholeheartedly support the premise of turning Christmas upside down!
I loved the thought substituting compassion for consumption. The thing is, I think its catching on! Thankfully so. More acts of "random kindness" are popping up all over Christendom! I love the four values of AC - Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love all! How impactful are those phrases! I encourage you all to reflect on what is important in your lives and your true values and put energy into those during these four weeks of preparation. I wish I could gather all those "happy few" folks and celebrate Christ's birth with worship, good conversation, good food and make some great memories. Until that reunion in heaven, I'll have to make all that happen with my family. Check out the website www.adventconspiracy.org. Take a piece to make your Christmas one to remember. I promise I will.
