Five Love Languages Gifts

Good morning, Five Minute Families! Merry Christmas to you all! It has long been a tradition in our family that our sweet Papa Jerry would open our holiday family meals with a devotion. The last couple of holidays, he has drawn in Jim and my brother-in-law, knowing that his earthly time would be short. Though we were all only able to be together via video messaging in some way for Thanksgiving and Christmas had to be celebrated separated and early, Jim has taken the time, in addition to all the wonderful cooking he does for us, to write and share a devotional. This Christmas he wrote a poem. What child is this? A question several asked. A ponder on which we stand. For unto us is born this day, a Savior. From what shall we be saved? Saved beyond death. Saved beyond life. Saved beyond this world. That child. A child that grows into the Son of Man. The Son of God. The Son that shines. Do you see the light? Do you know where it comes from? Do you know what it is? Do you have that light? Now is the time to shine! The light shines in the darkness and that darkness can never put it out! And it started with a child. Born unto us. What child is this? That child is Jesus. The child Jesus Christ was the greatest gift anyone can ever receive. He is the greatest reason to give gifts during the holiday season. But, this year has been hard. Emotionally, mentally, physically, financially… you name it. Some folks are suffering and just getting out of the bed in the morning is a victory. So, what do you do if you find yourself three days before Christmas, struggling, but wanting to express a little love to those who matter most to you? Most importantly, remember that you do NOT need to spend money excessively or go into debt to show love. There are many non-gift ways to honor the birth of our Lord and express love to one another. But, for some, not giving a gift is frustrating and disappointing, thus… Our five suggestions this week are ways to give a gift that won’t cost you much at all. We chose these five gift ide