As I sit in have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I see that a couple of my neighbors already have their Christmas trees out on the curb.  I want to tell them that Christmas is not over yet, that the Christmas season ends with the Epiphany.  So, we need to change our thinking about Christmas; it is not over, it has really just begun.  It is easy to fall into the idea of a secular Christmas where it’s all about the presents and the parties, and then, finally to say “Im glad it’s over.”  That is no way to welcome the birth of Christ.  The celebration needs to continue.  

The tree may be dry, and some of the lights burned out, but it’s time to reflect on the Nativity.   The hoopla is over; now it is time to get into the true spirit of Christmas.  

Today, we need to start thinking about the new year, how we are going to bring positive energy, joy, peace, and love into the world, and how we are going to REFOCUS, RECONNECT and RENEW!  Have a blessed day!