Luke 3:10

"[In response to John's accusation, the] crowds asked, "What should we do?" John replied, "If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you..."

You mean he means me? Patrick Odum confronts us with the words of John the baptist about repentance and how we need to face ourselves honestly in the mirror.

The season has a reason Centuries ago, in a small unimportant town, our salvation began with a baby's cry. We continue to search and hope for: Peace, goodwill toward men.

Why put something like this on your Christmas list? Larry Davies reminds of our need to repent and get our hearts and behavior right if we are going to prepare the way for Jesus at Christmas.

"Dear Friend, My cousin John the Baptist "appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4 NIV)......"