tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569084164827179030.post1625355667287247669..comments2023-09-22T00:39:57.080-07:00Comments on Growing Up Gabel: Rethinking ChristmasCamillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665568491378947842noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569084164827179030.post-34506154326973204092009-11-18T13:40:39.104-08:002009-11-18T13:40:39.104-08:00Advent Meditations by John E. Windell includes sho...Advent Meditations by John E. Windell includes short story illustrations based on Revised Common Lectionary scriptures for each day in Advent.jhnwndlhttp://www.emergingmissionministries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569084164827179030.post-88683180892928254442009-11-14T12:30:55.970-08:002009-11-14T12:30:55.970-08:00I like it! I have always had a problem with this ...I like it! I have always had a problem with this time of year when it all becomes a 'hassle'. Not at all the point. And Christmas lists? When you are killing yourself trying to come up with something you don't need that someone else can buy you? Or when you get a list of things like, "Wrench, #4, pg. 26, Sears." Sounds like someone is working too hard. I like the idea of buying underwear and socks when you need them and using your money for something else at Christmas -like adopting families, providing food for the needy, etc. We've started these traditions and hope that our children follow our lead - and not that of their peers...The Campbell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377429916935439674noreply@blogger.com