December 03, 2008

The True Meaning of Christmas

Posted to Brad Sears

While listening to the radio last week, someone called in to share a family tradition that they had started a few years ago. She said that all year long they collect their loose change in a jar and with it they buy toys, clothes, food or blankets and take them to the hospital for kids and families who need help for Christmas.

I thought this would be a great tradition to start with my family so I asked them if they would like to do something similar to help others this Christmas. I was overwhelmed by my kids reaction. They wanted to start right away! Immediately they started thinking of ways to come up with money. Their ideas ranged from raking leaves and shoveling driveways to selling the cookies my wife bakes. My little 8 year old took it upon himself to make the money container out of an empty 2 liter bottle and decorate it. Since we got a late start this year we decided that our goal would be $100. Working together with my wife and kids to bless the lives of others has really helped us feel the truest meaning of Christmas. And we are not only helping others in need, we are also growing closer as a family and sharing in the joy of giving service.

This will be a Christmas that I will never forget.

Posted By: Brad Sears


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