The Advent Conspiracy

Friends,

            This Sunday (20th of December) we are going to conclude our series on “Temptations of Christmas’ Past” and talk about the greatest temptation every December – indulgence.  Indulgence comes in many forms and fashions and is something that tempts many. Over eating, drinking, spending too much money, and relaxing moral constraints are but a few of the many temptations that creep into our lives during this season.  What is interesting is that personal excessive impulses (i.e. indulgences), are often not Godly and ultimately take away from our ability to worship our Savior, of Whom the season is supposed to be entirely focused upon.

            In my research this week I came across an organization that I wanted to highlight.  It is a Christian agency that is waging a war against the “consumerism” that tempts us to indulge beyond our means.  “The Advent Conspiracy” is an organization that began four years ago by a few pastors who had a vision to get Christian churches to begin refocusing their efforts back toward worthy things during this season such as “giving” rather than indulging.  I invite you to learn the story and check out their website at: www.adventconspiracy.org.  Here’s also a video to show you what they are about.  I found it really interesting as it was definitely promoting my own personal feelings toward Christmas – that it should be less about us and more about HIM!  After all the season is named after Jesus Christ!  I invite your feedback… let me know what you think!  ~ Pastor bill.

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