Time for a Compassion Giveaway!!

Have you been wanting this book?
 
When I participated in the Compassion Blogger Blog Month back in September, I was able to earn a copy of this book. Since I already have a copy, I decided to give away this copy to one of my readers! I will also be sending along one of the 'You Can Change the Story' bookmarks that were available at the Global Leadership Summit during the summer.
 
How to participate?
 
Leave a comment on this blog post letting me know what book(s) you are currently reading.
 
Entries must be submitted by midnight (pacific time) on Thursday, December 6th. I will draw and announce the winner here on the blog on Friday. Giveaway only available to those living in the United States.
 
If you are a Compassion sponsor, you will want to add a copy of this book to your library!

December Photo Project

December Photo Project 2012
 
 
I just learned about a fun photo project for December! Since I just found out about this, I will start posting a photo a day for this project tomorrow.

Anyone want to join in the fun?

Do you see anything wrong with this picture?

There isn't anything wrong with this picture, is there?
 
A Bible opened up to Luke 2, the story of Jesus' birth.
 
Nativity pieces.
 
Advent wreath and candles.
 
But wait, the candles are the wrong color, aren't they?
 
In the past, this really would have bothered me, the wrong color candles. There is 'suppose to be' 3 purple candles, one pink candle, and one white candle in the center.
 
My first-born, type-A tendencies would put me on a quest each year before Christmas trying to find the 'right' color candles. But you know what I have begun to realize over the last few years? Jesus doesn't really care what color the candles are. He wants us to take the time during this season of advent to reflect on the miracle of His birth. He is the Savior of our world. That should be the focus of my worship to Him, not the color of my candles.