We have just had another wonderful Christmas season. The joy of Christmas has played itself out in home after home. But for some, Christmas can be a hard time.
One of the things that excites me is to see the incredible heart of generosity that lives in the people of CCC. Christmas is a time of giving, and many community families experienced the unconditional love of our people when gift cards were dropped off to them so they could shop for their kids. Extra food was also provided so families could have a more exciting Christmas dinner. Presents were purchased for Angel Tree kids. Add to that the 100 or so shoe boxes filled with precious wonders for kids around the world and you have a lot of blessed lives. What impresses me and I know pleases God is that the Christmas spirit exists in our people all year long. What a thrill it is to see people blessed by a timely gift that takes the growing financial pressure off. Many families and single parents live with little or no margin. The unexpected car repair puts them behind the financial 8 ball and now choices have to be made. Do I pay the rent and forget the utilities?
To receive a financial boost at a time when every penny counts is such a blessing to people. How fun it is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in peoples’ lives. The glory of God shines brightly when we give from a heart of love to bless others. 2 Cor 8:9. “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” We have all received the grace and generosity of God. Let’s keep passing it on.
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