"The Christmas story is not about how blessed it is to be givers but about how essential it is to see ourselves as receivers. We prefer to think of ourselves as givers—powerful, competent, self-sufficient, capable people whose goodness motivates us to employ some of our power, competence and gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Which is a direct contradiction of the biblical account of the first Christmas. There we are portrayed not as the givers we wish we were but as the receivers we are."
(From: William Willimon in The Christian Century)
Dear friends and family who continue to follow our sabbatical adventures,
I share this quote with you because it is especially meaningful to me during this year of receiving SO MUCH! We are learning to more truly be "the receivers we are." May we all be open and delighted to receive the Peace of Christ today and every day.
Merry Christmas Eve, and abrazos fuertes (big hugs) from our family to yours!
Hi from Smith family reunion!
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