advent conspiracy

As a full contender in the Advent Conspiracy that Maryclaire and the Burley's brought to my attention, I have found it increasingly difficult to stay focused this Christmas season on the "reason for the season."

Worship fully.
Spend less.
Give more.
Love all.

I am praying that my heart will be more available then what it has been the past couple of weeks.  That I will truly take in the blessings of this season.  Surrounded by a family who strives on the commercial significance of the holiday, I am eager to find the glimpse of light in the simple joy of knowing that we are around the table together in celebration of love.  Not only the celebration of love but also of many other things that create a heart ready for the birth and coming of Christ.

A celebration of changes - increased distances with decreased time.
A celebration of what is next - forgetting what has hurt us and remembering what restoration lies ahead.
A celebration of the heart - evaluating the content of my heart in Christ and the honesty that comes from a thorough dusting.

A celebration if hope - that Jesus was born to save each and every person in this world.  Something no one else can do or will ever do, until He comes again.

In so many ways this is the beginning of something new, even more new then the New Year.

Last year I was known for famously putting up ten fingers in every photo taken by Al J (see below), but this year I'm keeping it simple.


Ideas for 2011?

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