Dreams come true at Christmas . . . Lists are made and checked twice, then handed to those who will judge if we've been naughty or nice. Where it stops nobody knows. Obviously, a mascot of malls and shopping centers everywhere. Expectations are high this time of year.
Teachers expect a gift for putting up with our children.
Babysitters expect a gift for setting aside their schedules to assist us with ours. For too many, gift giving has become more of a chore than a pleasure. It's the world's way to show love, not God's way. The world buys and sells love like property or real estate. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.