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12/25/2023

I hope you enjoyed these ideas. This past year my relationship with God has become more important than ever. I am so thankful for what he has done, and will do in my life. I am thankful for who I am in him. The ideas for the Christmas tips were taken from this address.
https://www.learnreligions.com/ways-to-keep-christ-in-christmas-700764

12/24/2023

12/24/2023

Give out cards to the people who are important to you. Include personal words, and a favorite verse to make the activity more meaningful.

You might also consider writing to a missionary
Many missionaries are unable to travel home for the holidays, so Christmas can be a very lonely time for them. Write a special letter to a missionary of your choice and thank them for giving their life in service to the Lord. Trust me—it will mean more than you can imagine.

12/23/2023

Plan to attend a Church Service this Christmas. If you are alone, invite a friend or family member to go with you.

12/19/2023

Watch a Christmas Movie. Here is some that you might like.
https://www.learnreligions.com/christian-themed-christmas-movies-700456

12/13/2023

Participate in Christmas Caroling. Find a group to tour a Nursing Home or Children's Hospital.

12/10/2023

Tip 4
Plan a Project of Good Will this Christmas
Some ideas include: Purchase some extra goodies or presents for a family that are having trouble making ends meet this Christmas. Doing some yard work or home repairs for an elderly neighbor Offering babysitting time to a young motherFind someone with a genuine need and involve your whole family for Christmas this year.

12/07/2023

Tip #3

Set up a Nativity Scene in your home.
https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/nativity-crafts-christmas/

12/04/2023

Tip 2

Make time to read the Christmas Story. Set up candles, grab a favorite drink, grab a person or two who you love and spend this time together.
Luke 1:5-56 and Luke 2:1-20
Matthew 1:1-25

12/01/2023

I've been thinking about this a lot. This last month before Christmas I will send out 10 practical tips on how to keep Christ in Christmas. This will be a reminder for myself as well. Christmas is a lonely time. I am relieved that there are things that I can do to make myself less lonely.

Tip 1.
Give God one special Gift from you to Him.
Some ideas might include:
--forgive someone who you need to forgive
--set time extra time aside to spend quality time with God
--serve someone less fortunate
David said in 2 Samuel 24 that he would not offer a sacrifice to God that cost him nothing

11/20/2023

Gifts of Service
It is more blessed to give than to receive Acts 20:35
Make a plan to give a gift of service to a person that is close to you.
Ideas include such things as doing a chore for someone else like running an errand, cleaning a closet, doing the dishes, shoveling snow. Look for ways to bless those who are part of your family.

11/15/2023

It takes Self Control to make sure that a consistent sleep pattern is a reality in my life. Truth is when I get enough sleep, then I am happier, more productive, less anxious and less in my head.