Connecting Point: Hidden Under the Tree

Our lives circle around tradition, especially this time of year. Over at least the last decade most, maybe all, adults agree tracking consumers has

become excessive. It is my opinion that this creates a slippery slope where we lose value in some of our most precious Christian teachings. By no means am I being a Scrooge, we surely can celebrate different holidays, but let’s keep the true meaning in focus.

As Americans most of us are accustomed to a Christmas tree, some go all natural and trek out into the woods dragging that tree through the front door to be adorned with lights, bulbs, and more...