When I think of the meaning of Christmas, it is a celebration of Jesus's Christ's birth and recognizing his work and teachings on this earth.
To me, Christ's mission was to teach us to love each other. One of my favorite Christmas songs is by Dave Matthews which I feel has an interesting portrayal of Christ. In the song it states:
"So I'm told, so the story goes
The people he knew were
Less than golden hearted
Gamblers and Robbers
Drinkers and Jokers, all soul searchers
Like you and me
Like you and me "
Which hints at the fact that no one is perfect yet this flawless human being, Christ, was willing to sacrifice his life for us, so that we may return to our Heavenly Father. The reason he did this? He was full of so much love and compassion for mankind, for us.
Now I know this is a stretch for this post, but we have recently watched the videos and read the articles for CNN'S Heroes of 2010. I cannot believe how incredible some of these people are and the affection they have for humankind.
This one man's video really stuck out to me though and I just HAD to share it. For those unfamiliar with the social class system in India, try using this site for in depth detail.
For those who want the readers digest version without reading the background information, this man comes from a very wealthy, socially elite class, and he is helping those who are considered "untouchables" or the lowest of low in Indian society.
It is people like this that really put into perspective our purpose in this life. Please Enjoy.
(Video Post is Below)
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Brett! So good to catch up on you and your wife! How the heck are things going? If you're curious, my blog address is jalizzle.blogspot.com I'm so glad I found your blog. I hope things continue to go well for you guys!
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