Will You Accept The Gift Of Christmas?

11th December, 2009 by Rich Dixon 4 Comments

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” [Luke 2:8-12]

christmas-presentWhat’s the point of Christmas? (more…)

10 Ways You Can Enjoy An Intentional Christmas

4th December, 2009 by Rich Dixon 5 Comments

magiYesterday I asked a question: Who Else Wants To Finish Strong?

The question referenced my 2009 resolution about Living Intentionally and proposed the notion of an Intentional Christmas. After I posted the article and listened to feedback, I decided to be a little more specific about what I meant.

“Intentional” simply means making conscious choices about my attitudes and how I invest my time and energy. I hear a lot of talk about getting “caught up” in the holiday hustle—that’s the opposite of intentional.

So how can we finish the year by enjoying an Intentional Christmas? Here are a few thoughts. (more…)

Four Questions For Broken People

23rd October, 2009 by Rich Dixon 1 Comment

 The ultimate measure of a person is not where one stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where one stands in times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King 

failureHave you ever thought you were too weak to help? (more…)