#ItsAboutGiving

This week I was asked a question that made me think about giving. "What Does it Look Like to Give Biblically in Today's Culture?"

What does it look like to give biblically?

In a world that gets so consumed commercially, it is hard to truly understand a biblical viewpoint in today's culture. Yet, by a some in the world Christmas is seen as a time for giving not receiving. Whether its food or time, these items are seen as set apart in today's world.
The Bible presents many different aspects of giving. From the Jewish temple tithe to the time Jesus took out of his day to be with people. One can see many different giving ideas.



When I was a kid, my mother stressed the importance of giving something that meant something to the recipient. My family loved making gifts for each other and many people were surprised to hear of the ingenuity of my family at times. Not saying it's wrong to buy stuff, I am just stating that no matter what you give, as our parents always told us it is the thought that counts.

In the commerciallized age, America has many privileges other countries simply do not have. However, even those with a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree can still experience the joys and happiness of Christmas. Because of what Christmas is all about... giving. Celebrating the GIFT of Jesus to a broken world.

If you and your family want to do something with the precious resources given to us. Consider donate to Compassion International's Christmas Gift Catalog.
At the link available at the bottom. It's a great way to teach your children about giving and to understand the resources we have the joys of having. http://www.compassion.com/catalog.htm?referer=128060

Of course, the struggles of being a college student still arises and the start of the Christmas season brought this more to light. However, in an effort to save money my roomate and I came up with some really great ideas for decorating!

1) Paper Snowflakes- These make great decorations for around the room.

2)We wrote little bits of lyrics of different Christmas carols on Construction paper and cut them into different shapes and hung them around the room.

Both these ideas saved money that we put to good use! The gift catalog has so many different gifts you can give and many different price ranges to help those people who may not have a lot. From parasite prevention to lifesaving surgeries there is something for everyone.

Remember, #ItsAboutGiving! :)