Christmas Cards

The previous post suggests that "this is the best time of year to talk about Jesus." I think it's probably the easiest time to do so.  And I think one of the easiest, most non-threatening ways to do so is with Christmas cards.  Who doesn't like to get Christmas cards?  I love getting the mail and opening the cards, reading various cards & letters and seeing lots of family pictures.  What I love most is reading good messages that point me to Christ and the gospel.  Whether it's a letter from one of my college friends who is now a pastor, or a brief line in a card or on a picture, I love how they help me worship the Savior.  I also love the opportunity to get this message in the hands of people who may have never heard it or embraced it before.

If you're planning on sending out some form of card this year, and haven't yet, I'd recommend that you consider including some sort of message that keeps the focus on Christ.  (Or keep this in mind for next year.)  It doesn't have to be long or filled with Bible verses.  Greg Koukl at Stand to Reason shares some messages, encouraging people to pick one to include in their card.  Or maybe these suggestions will get your mind rolling to think of something on your own.  Here are two from Koukl that I particularly liked:

Christmas Blessings…

…with a prayer that you come to a quiet place of reflection on the simplicity of Jesus’ birth and the magnitude of His purpose.

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From the cradle to the cross:
What the Child has done for those who receive His pardon…