The Grinch

I really don't like Christmas. To be honest it stresses me out. I took Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages test, and giving gifts was barely even on my list. Bummer.

The fact that I tend to procrastinate also plays a role in my dilemma. When it's somebody's birthday, I usually wait until the last minute unless I know of something that they would really like. People are way too humble though, and say crap like, "You don't have to get me anything."

Howeva, I like to celebrate birthdays. I like to buy things for my friends and family. I just don't know what to get. Help a sista out. I even sent out an email to my fam, asking for a wish list just to get some ideas. Do you know how many responded? Zero, zilch, not one.

At the moment, I have purchased 1 gift. Yeah, I know. 15 more days. Meanwhile, my face is breaking out, I'm having trouble sleeping at night, and the thought of giftcards is looking more appealing as the days roll on.

So whaddaya think? Is the "gift of choice" really of gift? Does it count? I, for one, love giftcards. Jesus said, "If you love me, you'll obey my commands." I say, "If you love me, you'll accept my giftcards." Any thoughts?

Harry Potter & Jesus

I just finished reading the 7th Harry Potter book, and was reminded of a scene from the 3rd book/movie. This is my favorite clip. Let me set it up for you.

Harry and Hermione have traveled back in time to help their friend Sirius. (kinda like Back to the Future, sorry I get distracted easily) They are on the banks of the river, watching Harry and Sirius being attacked by these evil things called dementors. The future Harry believes his dad will save them. He stands there waiting. But when his dad doesn't come, Harry realizes that he is the one who is supposed to save them.

Sometimes, I think like Harry. I believe that someone else will do it. Someone else will show compassion. Someone else will pick up. Someone else will feed the hungry. Someone else will tell that person about Christ. When all along God has equipped me to do the work. I have the tools, but it just takes stepping out in faith.