LPOP 93 Planning Ahead for the Holidays

It might feel like fall just started (or if you live in Florida, that summer never left), but the Holiday season is right around the corner.  Today I share some ideas for how you can set up your family to enjoy each other more, consume less, and make Jesus the true center of the season. You cannot be passive in the struggle against consumerism in your life. If your standard is whatever anyone else is doing for their kids, you will not win.Click To Tweet Highlights of the show include: Why experiences are better gifts than stuff Developing a “one in, one out” rule for possessions in your home Taking a family mission trip Aiming for gifts that stir creativity or unite in relationships The “3 gifts only, because that’s all that Jesus got” principle Make a big deal about what you are getting Jesus for Christmas Practicing Advent as a family Reading God’s word as a gift to Jesus Pick a family to bless Go together with your church to do big things for Jesus Pick a place to serve Bless the poorest of the poor Resources mentioned Get your “Fun Family Conversations” and “Meaningful Christmas Gift Ideas” ebooks Hopegivers Hope Chest How to prepare for a meaningful advent World Vision Catalogue Operation Christmas Child Lottie Moon Christmas Offering