Yesterday we talked about the wise men and how their story is not a prescription for giving stuff to people as much as it is an inspiration to give ourselves to God. Today, I’m suggesting that Christmas gifts are to most kids what milk is to mine.
Our first was born with an allergy to dairy,… 
Archive for December 2008
Going Giftless Part 2
Going Giftless Part 1
I asked a few days ago why we give presents to people at Christmas whose birthday it definitely is not. And the fingers pointed to the wise men. It’s their fault, you said. So, let’s talk about that.
The word translated “wisemen” or “magi” in the book of Matthew (the only book that mentions them) is…
We Are Fam-Uh-Ly
Go on over to Brian’s and meet my new niece and nephew. Happy doesn’t begin to describe what we’re feeling.…
Better Days And Butt Rock
The folks at First Baptist Church Jacksonville in Florida were kind of enough to give us a DVD of our concert there Sunday night. I’ll be uploading a lot of the show to the interwebs in the days ahead thanks to them. Here’s the first of many.
Gloria! Christmas Tour 2008 (Better Days) from Shaun Groves…
A Little Bragging And A Question
I just got home, after a quick stop by Chick-fil-A for breakfast. I’m taking the rest of the day off…and maybe tomorrow too, to hang out with family. But I had to brag publicly on the kind folks of Jacksonville, Florida first: They sponsored 156 children last night.
Thanks, Jacksonville.
I’ll have more to say soon, but…
Don’tcha Think
How strange is it that multi-million dollar buildings are constructed for the worship of a God who came to earth as a poor homeless man? And that millions are spent to celebrate His birth?
I’m not willing to say it’s wrong (today). But it’s at the very least ironic don’t you think?…
About Shaun — Shaun Groves is a communicator who’s known by a lot of titles: Singer/songwriter. Speaker. Blogger. Husband. Daddy. Friend. He feels and thinks deeply and laughs easily. And he’s helping Christians discover what they were saved for, and being a voice for children around the world, desperate to be saved from poverty.
