‘ve been thinking a lot about the traditions and purposes of Christmas and even the “consumer drivenness” of Christmas a lot lately. I’ve had it on my heart for a few years about not giving gifts to each other as a family, but taking that money we could have spent and bless someone else. Maybe a homeless family, or just a neighbor in need. I found this article that really struck a chord in my heart and has a lot to do with this idea of not getting caught up in the new toys and massive money spending. What if we left the space under our Christmas trees empty? Instead, what if we helped children in need that are halfway around the globe? My husband and I do support a Compassion child, and I was in tears when I read a letter from her the other day. She said,” I thank you for the help and support you are giving me. I have never known anyone who has helped me to succeed the way that you do.” Her life is being changed because of a small monthly financial gift that we provide for her. It made me glad to know
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