The Reason for the Season

Just got back from a wonderful church meeting. Attending worship services is something very important to my family and I. We are Mormons, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and we are grateful for the principles and lessons we have learned about how we can best lead our lives. Naturally with it being Christmas, the focus has been on the birth of Jesus Christ and on the gifts that He has given us. It's not always easy to focus on that all important message when you have the noise of parties, and the rampant commercialization all around us. When I do have quiet moments, I often reflect on what matter most to my life. Without a doubt, one of the greatest blessings in my life is my own family... I couldn't picture a life without them. They give me so much joy and I look forward to watching my family grow. To me, the Christmas message of peace, joy and goodwill to all men is a message for everyone in the human family. I think we'd all do well to remember that a little more in our own lives.