A Christmas Wish

I never realized the value of traditions until I entered a culture with completely different traditions.  I praise God that he connected us with a few families here who are sharing North American traditions with us in the midst of an African setting.

As you celebrate Christmas, I encourage you to cherish your family and your time together.

Contrary to my comments, Jesus doesn't seek from us traditions or religion.  He simply wants our hearts and devotion.  He wants us to love him as deeply as He loves us.  To serve Him as sacrificially as He served us.  To truly become His disciples.

When Jesus was asked "of all the commandments, which is the most important?”, He responded, "The most important one is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’  The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:28-31)

Merry Christmas!