"Christmas" Shopping

I'm headed off to the Mall of America bright and early today! It's a university sponsered trip to get out of Brookings, and after having actual stuff to do last weekend, since I was home, I'm ready for another taste of freedom!

But I'll be careful to remember - as I always try to - that Christmas shopping isn't what this season is all about. Though the decorations look charming and the Christmas music booms persuasively from speakers all around, let's not be fooled by commercialism this year.

Instead, turn your hearts towards God, who gave and gives us everything - and let us give thanks to Him!