Christmas Gift Suggestions

Here are some Christmas Gift Suggestions from an unknown author and converted I into a card. I think they are very good suggestions.

The photo shows red, trumpet-like flowers that somehow reminds me of Christmas. I don't know the scientific name of this plant though. 

the purpose of light

One of my favorite authors is Paulo Coelho. He has a way of putting things into words that reveal such a deep understanding of mankind. He has written so many books, the most widely read is, The Alchemist, which has been translated into 80 languages.

This quote that I used here is from his book, The Witch of Portobello. I'd like to  interpret it as referring to our talents and gifts which we should share to the world. We are not supposed to hide them because they can serve as light or inspiration to others.

This is very similar to what is said in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light so shine before men, they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

The photo is a streetlamp in a resort, partly hidden by a tree.

Open Your Package

This quote from an unknown author is so true! All of us have gifts and it's really up to us to open the package so we can share our gifts. Sometimes, we not only fail to open our package but we even gaze with envy and the gifts of others instead of appreciating what we have. Sigh!

 

The photo is an unopened yellow mum.  

Today is a Gift

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow are popular subjects of quotes, phrases, stories, slogans. This quote from an unknown author is I think one of the best descriptions of what yesterday, today, and tomorrow are. Don't your agree?