Still too soon

I’ll admit it. I certainly felt awkward reading the nativity story just a short time after chopping up the Christmas tree for firewood. 
 

Dangerous vegetation

Every mission has areas that are best to avoid. 
 

Light the World: Shining Star

Who has been a light in your life this year? Dedicate the star on your tree to that person, says the Light the World suggestion for today.

With all that's been going on in the world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why it's so important to look for the light and to be the light. Like yesterday's challenge of saying hello, often a simple gesture can make a huge difference!

On a completely different note, I'm not the only one who thought of Earth, Wind and Fire when I read this prompt, am I?
 

Light the World: Sharing Light

A couple of days ago I looked at an illustration of the Nativity and noticed that the shape of the beam of light emanating from the star. As it shone down on the manger in this particular depiction, the light formed the shape of a Christmas tree. I'd never thought of that concept before. Then I noticed in the illustration that the manger formed the base of the tree — the place where we put our gifts. 

Maybe that's something that everyone knows, but I just got it. And now I'm sharing it with you.

Light the World: Shining Star

Some of the most amazing people I know are the missionaries. Over the past several months they've had curveball after curveball thrown at them, and yet they've been able to keep swinging. They have risen to each challenge with optimism, creativity and a passion for the work that is unquenchable.

They're not only stars, they're superstars!

Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see

OK, purists — yes, I know it was Linus who wrapped the tree in his blanket. I'm taking some literary license.

Besides, any day you can work a Peanuts reference into a cartoon is a good day!

Sprucing it up

Having cleaned out a few missionary refrigerators, this isn't far from the truth.

And how trunky is it?

There's nothing like a junior companion to make you feel old. 

It's the letter, if not the spirit

Stay in the boat, stay by the tree. The last two conferences have given us the same messages. Maybe we should pay attention.

Scouting skills