Nativity Displays

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This past week a friend of mine asked me to go to a display of nativity settings. A local church has had this display for three years and it was a wonderful evening with a great atmosphere, thanks to a young lady playing the harp, refreshments and friendly volunteers. 

As we looked at each and every setting I was thinking to myself how nice it is to have "waiting and preparing" time for Christmas.  Yes, time goes fast especially when decorating and shopping have not even been started in my household!  

Of course, this first season in the Christian church world is known as Advent. We not only prepare and we wait for Christmas but also the second coming of the birth of the baby, Jesus.  This time also encourages us to prepare our spiritual selves, our relationship with ourselves, with God and with others.  

So, looking at nativity settings isn't just a superficial holiday past time for me, it offers me some pondering time of how I need to spruce up my spiritual life as I look to the arrival of a very notable person in my life...Jesus!  That happens December 25th!  

If you would like to do spiritual direction with me I have offices in Two Rivers and Crivitz, WI. This would be an ideal time to discuss with a spiritual companion how you are preparing your spiritual life for Christmas.  I can be reached at 920.793.3530.