I like the button, Gamecock. It has a certain understated stupidity.
But let's not forget the universally-loved gift of cashmere. Red dot included at no extra charge.
Posted on 11/27/2012 11:59:04 AM PST by trussell
Some simple gift suggestions for Christmas
Nov 27
Posted by Bob Rogers .
Copyright 2012 by Bob Rogers
A lady didn’t have time to purchase gifts for her circle of friends, so she rushed to the store and bought a box of pretty Christmas cards, and mailed them without even reading the message inside. When she finally had time to relax on New Year’s, she picked up one of the unused cards and to her horror she read the message she had sent: “This Christmas card is just to say, a little gift is on the way!”
In all of our rushing around this Christmas season, let’s not forget the little gift, the baby Jesus, whom God sent to become the big gift for our eternal life. And let’s ask ourselves what gifts we are giving this Christmas. May I suggest a few?
The gift of time. Spend time doing things that matter– with your family, in worship, and in personal reflection.
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http://bobrogers.me/2012/11/27/gift-ideas-for-christmas/
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Wow, I’m getting some really good ideas. Thanks
maybe he has a bunch of old 8mm home movies that could be converted to dvd?
I like the button, Gamecock. It has a certain understated stupidity.
But let's not forget the universally-loved gift of cashmere. Red dot included at no extra charge.
My gift to FReepers is to post the rest of the blog here. (It wasn’t that much, anyway). :-)
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The gift of time. Spend time doing things that matter– with your family, in worship, and in personal reflection.
The gift of love. Look people in the eye, give them a hug, truly listen to what they are saying. Show them they are important to you.
The gift of the gospel. Share the real meaning of Christmas with your Christmas decorations, using a nativity scene, a lighted cross, and so on. Ask a friend or co-worker, “What does Christmas mean to you?” and after they answer, tell them what it means to you.
The gift of money. Yes, money, but not like you may think. After all, it’s not your birthday or my birthday, it’s Jesus’ birthday. So why not spend at least as much money in honor of Jesus as we do on our own family members? Share generously with the missions offering to spread the gospel to those who have never heard. Share generously with people in need. And don’t forget your tithes to your own church, to continue the ministries that focus on the real reason for the season.
The gift of song. Christmas is a time for singing and rejoicing! Surround yourself with Christmas carols, and share it with everybody you meet. Go Christmas caroling in your neighborhood and share fresh-baked cookies with an invitation to our Christmas Eve service. This is one time of the year when the whole world likes to hear songs about Jesus, so spread the joy! Like the wise men who gave gold, frankincense and myrrh, what gifts can you and I bring Jesus?
We could give out Silence Certificates! The singing version of "Cap and Trade"!
I bought a used 1990 Polaris snowmachine for my son yesterday, looks good, runs great, dirt cheap. Even came with a trailer.
Oh yeah I live in Alaska so it will be used for a long time during the winter.
Make him something good to eat. His favorite.
Do an IOU meal for him or chore (like clean the house or his car-something important to him but hard for him to do) where he can call and you fulfill the promise. Or and make and “I owe you” for his favorite card game, or whatever.
Make it a gift of your time and attention instead of material.
Thanks to all of you for your ideas.
You could get an inexpensive electronic picture frame and load it with picture of family, or find some of his own old pictures that you can scan.
that hook on a stick metal thing that i crank out the awning with doubles as my Festivus pole. when i win the lottery tonight i will be able to afford a real one.
http://www.festivuspoles.com/pages/Festivuspoles.htm
Well, I didn’t win the lottery so you can buy us both one! :-)
I’m avoiding checking my ticket just to maintain some lingering hope
Well, if you didn’t go to Arizona or Missouri, I wouldn’t get too excited. :-)
I didn’t read through the end of the thread, but with the “it’s good to be king” comment I thought right away of the “I’m King of the World” clip from Titanic. (I never even saw the movie, but that clip is iconic.) Can you photoshop him onto the background on the bow of the Titanic with the “I’m king of the world!” quote on it. Maybe a group shot of the family with him in center. Maybe you could even come up with some guise for taking a family picture with him in the middle with arms raised, etc..
Maybe a terrible idea, but it does carry on the good natured teasing which can sometimes be a little fun, too, and generally something I’ve always viewed as endearment.
What a cute idea! I’m gonna do it. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words... And so iconic that I left out the “the”— “I’m _the_ King of the World!”
I hope it turns out great!
I made one and it turned out great. So funny.
Thanks again.
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