Celebrating the brith of Christ in an increasingly secular culture requires intentionality on the part of Christians. There's nothing wrong with exchanging gifts with those we love but we must remember why Christ has come in the first place.
· Christmas is not about men dressing up like Santa. It's about God dressing up like a man.
· Christmas is not about Santa coming to your house to deliver gifts. It is about God coming to this world to deliver us from sin.
· Christmas is not about going to the mall on a search for the perfect gift. It is about a perfect God coming to this world on a search for you and me.
· Christmas is not about peace on earth between warring men. Christmas is about God sending Jesus as a peace offering for men warring against God.
· Christmas is not about illuminating your home with lights. It is about illuminating a dark heart with the Light of the World-Jesus.
· Christmas is not about putting up a tree with your son in your living room. Christmas is about God sending his Son to be put on a tree so we could live.