Forged By Faith

Acts 20:35 NIV Yesterday I talked about the importance of remembering to be kind to others. Kindness is one of those things that will never go out of style and it will never not be important. If we've should have learned anything this year it's that we're all here together and we should be doing everything we can to help one another along the way. Being all separated, divided, and angry doesn't help! My family and I sat down the other night and did something that's been on my mind for quite a while. This time of the year we've always tried to do something to give back and help those who may be feeling forgotten or alone. But this year we went a little bigger and did something that I think I'll always be excited about and thankful for the opportunity to do. And while I know that it's going to make a difference, the feeling that it's given me is something that not much else can compete with. It's this true joy that is a seriously rare thing in life...

Matthew 25:35 NIV If you haven't heard Matthew West's song Give This Christmas Away then you're seriously missing out! One of the coolest newer Christmas songs I've heard! But it's also a really important message that I think all of us can use to make a difference. This year's been rough, on some more than others, and I think that we should take any opportunity we get to end it on a great note. I think we often under estimate the power of a small act of kindness. We forget that we really can have a massive impact in the lives of those around us. Sadly I think that fact gets lost behind worrying about our own troubles and focusing too much on our own desires. But I just think that there comes a time when we need to start thinking outside of ourselves. Why not start today? Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year. Seems like everything slows down and everyone gets ready to celebrate and spend time with loved ones. Growing up it was the excite...