" The 'Spirit' of Christmas is the Spirit of Christ - the spirit which causes us to show forth love and have compassion. It's the spirit that helps us have patience and a desire to be righteous and obedient. It's the spirit that makes us unselfish, that helps us care more for others than for ourselves, the spirit that evokes kindness, the spirit that makes us want to serve others."Elaine Cannon
" The 'Business' of Christmas is to reconcile differences, to heal wounds of the heart, to heal quarrels with relatives, business associates, neighbors, friends, etc. Forgive, forget, and move on." Elaine Cannon
" The 'Blessing' of Christmas is to fill us with determination to make the next year better." Elaine Cannon
"Never did the Savior give in expectation of receiving. He gave freely and lovingly, and his gifts were of inestimable value. He gave eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, and legs to the lame; cleanliness to the unclean, wholeness to the infirm, and breath to the lifeless. His gifts were opportunity to the downtrodden, freedom to the oppressed, forgiveness to the repentant, hope to the despairing, and light in the darkness. He gave us his love, his service, his life. And most important, he gave us and all mortals resurrection, salvation, and eternal life."
Loved the post and the quotes! I pulled out our Christmas stuff today. I need to get in the spirit!
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