Tis the Season to Give!

I can't believe Christmas is almost here!!! I love it, it's one of my favorite times of year (besides the snow). This year has FLOWN by...

As the weather has been so freezing cold, I've been thinking a lot about the homeless. I could barely stand walking from the mall to my car the other day...I cannot imagine how those living outside feel. I will never forget my  interview last year around this time with people living in a "tent city" in Akron. This handful of people had literally set up tents, creating their own "city". The tents were frail and looked as if one bad snowstorm could knock them down. It was the saddest sight.

Thankfully there are non-profits and ministries in Akron working around the clock to help these people. The Haven of Rest and Salvation Army to name a couple. Before the New Year I plan to go through my closet and sort through all of my stuff, giving to one of these shelters. I encourage you to do the same!! If you need a list of ministries and non-profits to give to, you can visit www.akroneur.com. It has a list of organizations and what they are all about.

The greatest gift we've all been given is Jesus, the least we could do is share that with others. Don't forget the reason for the season. Keep CHRIST in Christmas!