Stuff and Nonsense: Stuff and Nonsense

But to give up Christmas gift giving altogether would be nonsense. Here’s why: Gift giving can help my children capture the essence of God’s extravagant love for us. The planning, the decorations, the music, the wonder of Christmas — including the unwrapping of gifts — show my children about abundant generosity. As a family we can celebrate the goodness of God — the pinnacle good being the giving of the Christ child. If approached with the right attitude, Christmas American-style can still be holy.

Having “the right attitude” is the tricky part, but we’re working on it.

Taylor’s list has exactly five items on it, all of which are electronics I have banned and refuse to purchase. This makes me sad for two reasons: First, he will probably be disappointed with what I buy. But maybe that’s okay, because ultimately all material things will disappoint him — and the sooner he learns to seek after the true Gift of God, the better.