The         that stole christmas

How many of you enjoy the holiday classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," based on the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss?  In the story, the Grinch tries to ruin Christmas by stealing gifts and decorations from the homes of the Whos. However, he eventually realizes that Christmas is more than just presents!  Oftentimes, we get distracted and disoriented by the stressors and demands of the Christmas season and they end up stealing our joy!  But when we identify the distractions, we can refocus on the real meaning of Christmas and enjoy who God is, has done, and is doing in our lives.