Give This Simple Yet Thoughtful Gift

Written by Dorothy Brown

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by Gail Rodgers

If you are looking for a quiet way to impact your world with the true message of Christmas, please consider printing one of our website addresses inside your Christmas greetings.

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Introduce the men and women in your circle to inspiring and insightful articles on life, love and adventure at www.MenTodayOnline.com and www.WomenTodayMagazine.com On line courses and chats are available free.

Challenge others with growth in their Christian walk through daily devotions, life stories and articles at www.christianwomentoday.com. So much is available to inspire others to go deeper in their faith.

As you write out your cards pray for each family or individual you are sending to. Ask God to bless them. Ask Him to stir a hunger in their hearts to know Him and to draw them to explore the true meaning of Christmas.

Those with many questions and a searching heart will find answers at www.powertochange.com and www.thelife.com

We at Truth Media join you in reaching out to those who seek the true meaning of Christmas. Many are searching for the help only Jesus can truly give. Take a step of courage and dare to share in this quiet way. You never know what doors it will open to those in your circle of influence who are quietly looking for the hope that we know through Jesus.

~Father in Heaven,
You know the hearts of all those on our Christmas list. You know the needs that keep each one awake at night. Please bless those who share with courage and faith this Christmas. Meet the hungry hearts as they come to these websites. Draw them to just the right article or story to meet their need. We want to lift Jesus higher this Christmas so those around us can see Him in a new way. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

About the Author
This devotional was written by Gail Rodgers. Learn more about Gail: http://www.talk.thelife.com/authors/gail-rodgers/

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3 Responses to “Give This Simple Yet Thoughtful Gift”

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Dottie says:

December 3, 2006 at 2:29 am

Thank you for your email. It sure gives me something to think about. This year I certainly will be saying a prayer for each family that I send a Christmas Card to. I am hoping each family will take a minute to think about what Christmas really means. I am constantly thinking about the little baby laying in a Manager wrapped in swaddling clothes and how proud Mary and Joseph must have been.
Debbie says:

December 2, 2006 at 9:53 am

What a great idea and I will be prayerfully considering and adding these sights to the cards of those I love. I just spent some time at the Power to Change website … one of those suggested … and it is powerful. Thank you for this idea/tool to give in this way at Christmas.
Annie says:

December 2, 2006 at 5:44 am

What a wonderful way to share Christ . . . that “sandwich for the homeless” . . . although they are not the homeless maybe this is my answer to what I can do. God bless you for this inspirational message. Annie