What is the best way to start the Christmas Season? Black Friday or Cyber Monday? What about a White Weekend in the House of the Lord?
I'm also sharing this video on this post to remind us of the real reason for the season. I encourage you to take some time in the House of the Lord this Christmas season to draw closer to him. Grab Ordinances Ready on the Family Tree Mobile App (instructions), and go to the temple.
This time of year is not about the Gifts we get, but it's more about Him, and the gifts we give to him and to others.
The Best Christmas I ever Had
The best, most memorable Christmas I ever had was one where my parents didn't have enough money even to get a tree (until on Christmas eve, someone gave my dad a tree that had many of the needles falling off). And our presents were new socks.
And yet, as I look back, that Christmas was the most memorable one of all.
The Reason for the Season
As we will focus on Christ, and serve others, our Christmas will be more memorable. And I encourage you to start the season out right by going to the temple. And find other ways to remember the reason for the season. Here's the video:
Find Ordinances Ready on the Family Tree Mobile App and attend the temple. And/Or...
Light The World
You can find out more about Christ this Christmas Season, and how you can Light the World at the Church Website. Get text reminders to serve others, Find a Giving Machine, watch a new movie about the Birth of Christ, and share the message of Christ on Social Media.
Picture of the Fortaleza Temple Courtesy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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