A Few Guidelines...

This is an experiment. It's designed to be an opportunity to comment on something you heard this weekend, to "push back" on an idea, or to ask questions. As you post, please keep in mind you are a part of the Body of Christ. Other people are reading this...So, please view this as an opportunity to build each other up.
And, since this is an excercise in community, we would rather you not post anonymously....please sign your name.

Comments and Questions on Christmas and Consumerism Message...12.08.07


What is your reaction to what you heard this weekend? Do you have any questions? (Note: I (Stan) will not be able to check this until later in the evening on Sunday. But, from that point until the end of the week, I'm looking forward to dialogue...and journeying with you on this topic.)

Make sure you check out the links (to the right) for more information on this topic!

Some Questions to Wrestle With:

Have I ever had an honest sit-down conversation with my family about the true meaning of Christmas? If not, why not?

What specific things have I seen in culture around me that are symptoms of consumerism or greed? What symptoms do I see in my own life? Do I see symptoms of the sickness in my kids?

Am I willing to “own up” to the fact that the illness of consumerism might be living within me? What am I going to do about it?

What am I going to do about all of the opportunities in the lobby and the Horizon International Gift Catalog today? Will I slow down and investigate? Am I willing to “give up” one of my Christmas gifts in order to give to someone else?

Am I “on guard” against “all kinds of greed” in my life? What do I do with these words of Jesus?