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With the four main ideas of “Simply Christmas” being (1) Worship Jesus more, (2) Spend less money, (3) Give more to Jesus, and (4) Love all; Beth and I offer this family tradition that started with her family…

 

Before opening gifts we all answer the following question, “What has God taught you this past year?”  Sometimes this involves sharing about the difficulties, challenges and obstacles we faced and how, “[His] power is made perfect in weakness,” (2 Cor. 12:9).  Also, sometimes His greatest lesson for the year was shown through His blessings, grace and mercy.

 

This tradition has become the highlight of our Christmas and leads to greater worship of Jesus and greater love for each other.   If you try it, may God use it to His glory in the lives of your family members.

 

~Joe Feest