As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it is noteworthy that while we give thanks for the birth of Christ, we pause to reflect on how we see our own lives.  Today's devotion looks at how God entering the world gives us a deeper meaning to our everyday moments and why our gratitude is rooted not in circumstance but in presence.

Christmas means lots of things. It means gifts, songs, and holiday cheer. We also know that the date represents the birth of Jesus Christ. We know this, but do we? Is that the first thing we think of when we celebrate Christmas? And even if it is, do we genuinely appreciate the meaning of Christmas beyond Charlie Brown? My devotion this week will tell you ways that you can enjoy both the all the festivities and the meaning of it all …