In a time of
financial uncertainty when folks loose jobs and when our young graduates have a
hard time finding a job, it is hard to give. Yet, here we are in a season of
gifts. The birth of Jesus, the Christ Child, is a gift to us and so we remember
his birth by giving to others. We make our list,
'check it twice', and
spend on presents, special food, holiday clothes, special music, and so on.
I get caught up in winter lights, wreaths,
the songs of Christmas, a warm fire, lists, and even in Advent. I love the idea
of quiet reflection during the crazy, frenetic, busy season of shopping,
parties, and special events. Lovely as they are, it is the time to be still and
quiet that is the gift I cherish most. Reflecting takes me back to Stewardship;
that is, to care for our traditions, even our lists, and 'tis the season for
love to be busy and we Stewards to remember our thanks.
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