Comments on: Going Giftless Part 3 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/ Official site of Shaun Groves - musician, speaker, advocate for children living in poverty Thu, 24 May 2012 06:41:12 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3453 Shaun Groves Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:56:49 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3453 <p>Colossians 1:20 is one instance that comes to mind. </p> Colossians 1:20 is one instance that comes to mind.

]]> By: Jennifer http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3452 Jennifer Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:01:20 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3452 <p>hey shaun, <br /> I love this post. Do you happen to have the scripture reference for when Paul says “Christ redeems all things?” That’s an awesome verse. <br /> Thanks, <br /> jennifer </p> hey shaun,

I love this post. Do you happen to have the scripture reference for when Paul says “Christ redeems all things?” That’s an awesome verse.

Thanks,

jennifer

]]> By: Karen Hokanson http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3451 Karen Hokanson Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:44:48 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3451 <p>I am a new Shaun Groves Blog addict. This series has really given me food for thought! I was going to post how we handle gift giving, etc. but will wait until tomorrow. </p> <p> Karen in CA </p> I am a new Shaun Groves Blog addict. This series has really given me food for thought! I was going to post how we handle gift giving, etc. but will wait until tomorrow.

Karen in CA

]]> By: Josh R http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3450 Josh R Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:03:14 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3450 <p>I just wanted to say that this series has been the best thing I’ve read in a long time. As a youth minister, husband and soon to be father, I’ve been struggling a lot the past few years with the whole Christmas thing. Why do we give gifts? Can it be a good thing? Can I still participate in Christmas AND bring glory to God? </p> <p> I’m finding a few answers, and still working through a lot of questions. I love your honesty and perspective. </p> I just wanted to say that this series has been the best thing I’ve read in a long time. As a youth minister, husband and soon to be father, I’ve been struggling a lot the past few years with the whole Christmas thing. Why do we give gifts? Can it be a good thing? Can I still participate in Christmas AND bring glory to God?

I’m finding a few answers, and still working through a lot of questions. I love your honesty and perspective.

]]> By: Lisa B. http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3449 Lisa B. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:52:02 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3449 <p>I really like this perspective. We actually don’t “do” Halloween simply because we live so far out in the boonies it doesn’t make sense. In & out of a car for an hour for candy? I just buy it. <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/wink.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" /> Our church does a party for the AWANA group whenever it falls near that date. That works for us as well. All combined in one spot. I see what you’re saying though & I really agree with it. </p> I really like this perspective. We actually don’t “do” Halloween simply because we live so far out in the boonies it doesn’t make sense. In & out of a car for an hour for candy? I just buy it. wink Our church does a party for the AWANA group whenever it falls near that date. That works for us as well. All combined in one spot. I see what you’re saying though & I really agree with it.

]]> By: Laura http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3448 Laura Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:47:55 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3448 <p>We’ve also chosen to participate in Halloween - it’s a GREAT chance to connect with neighbors. Copying off of some friends, the past 2 years we have gotten a bunch of $5 pizzas and given out pizza slices and hot cider along with the candy!  We are becoming known as the pizza house (especially amoung the teenagers).  It causes people to stick around and chat for awhile and many working parents are appreciative because our trick or treat starts at 6pm and many haven’t had a chance to eat! <br /> Shaun - can’t wait to hear what your family does for Christmas! I am thoroughly enjoying the conversation! </p> We’ve also chosen to participate in Halloween – it’s a GREAT chance to connect with neighbors. Copying off of some friends, the past 2 years we have gotten a bunch of $5 pizzas and given out pizza slices and hot cider along with the candy!  We are becoming known as the pizza house (especially amoung the teenagers).  It causes people to stick around and chat for awhile and many working parents are appreciative because our trick or treat starts at 6pm and many haven’t had a chance to eat!

Shaun – can’t wait to hear what your family does for Christmas! I am thoroughly enjoying the conversation!

]]> By: Angie http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3447 Angie Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:32:21 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3447 <p>I grew up in a family that avoided Halloween like the plague.  It was when I married my Brian that I learned what it looked like to redeem a holiday rather than retreat from it.  And one of my favorite things about it… that one way we can reach out to and be a light in the community around us is to be “those Christians” that give out the best and most candy rather than “those Christians” who turn their lights out and ignore their neighbors.  </p> <p> Only problem is by the time I learned this, we live in too remote of an area and get no trick-or-treaters.  </p> <p> (Oh, and we strongly dislike the ________ Festival at our church… they do everything the exact same as a Halloween party… games, dress up, same foods, etc.  Except they won’t call it Halloween.  Explain this to me, people?) </p> I grew up in a family that avoided Halloween like the plague.  It was when I married my Brian that I learned what it looked like to redeem a holiday rather than retreat from it.  And one of my favorite things about it… that one way we can reach out to and be a light in the community around us is to be “those Christians” that give out the best and most candy rather than “those Christians” who turn their lights out and ignore their neighbors. 

Only problem is by the time I learned this, we live in too remote of an area and get no trick-or-treaters. 

(Oh, and we strongly dislike the ________ Festival at our church… they do everything the exact same as a Halloween party… games, dress up, same foods, etc.  Except they won’t call it Halloween.  Explain this to me, people?)

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3446 Grovesfan Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:29:49 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3446 <p>You couldn’t give up Halloween.  No dressing up?  Besides, I’ve seen Gresham combine the two; dressing up like Santa for Halloween.  He’s such a multi-tasker. </p> You couldn’t give up Halloween.  No dressing up?  Besides, I’ve seen Gresham combine the two; dressing up like Santa for Halloween.  He’s such a multi-tasker.

]]> By: Dawn~Canada http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3445 Dawn~Canada Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:32:02 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3445 <p>Tee hee. Meds… <br /> Shaun: Are you saying that consistently controlling teachable situations with your kids/family is the way to get a handle on Christmas?  If you are, I agree.  Turn what was intended for evil into something potentially great!  (Kind of like what Jesus did with death at the cross...) God never wastes any opportunity, we should do likewise. </p> Tee hee. Meds…

Shaun: Are you saying that consistently controlling teachable situations with your kids/family is the way to get a handle on Christmas?  If you are, I agree.  Turn what was intended for evil into something potentially great!  (Kind of like what Jesus did with death at the cross…) God never wastes any opportunity, we should do likewise.

]]> By: Ron Woods http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3444 Ron Woods Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:51:51 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/12/going-giftless-part-3/#comment-3444 <p>Somewhere in scripture (I’m bibleless at the moment” I believe it says something to the effect of, “Let God be the judge between thee and me.” Maybe not.  But it should! </p> <p> January is coming.  Get ready to get those Christmas ornaments out!  <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> </p> <p> serously, have a great Christmas… </p> Somewhere in scripture (I’m bibleless at the moment” I believe it says something to the effect of, “Let God be the judge between thee and me.” Maybe not.  But it should!

January is coming.  Get ready to get those Christmas ornaments out!  smile

serously, have a great Christmas…

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