26 Dec 06 December 26th

In the aftermath of December 25th, wading through the remains of boxes, bows and wrapping paper, many people have discovered one very important truth:  You can’t manufacture good will and generosity

The giving of presents cannot make up for acting like a jerk the rest of the year.

The resurrection of Christmas traditions can’t bring peace to troubled relationships.

Presents and traditions might help to some degree but if that is the only effort given the effort will fail miserably.

You have to treat people on January 25 like you did on December 25 if you want to experience relationships of meaning and mutual blessing. 

Don’t believe the lie that says you can swoop in one day a year, give a great gift, and that makes up for your absence or your attitude the rest of the year.

Perhaps the best thing about December 25 is we get a glimpse of how we are supposed to behave December 26 and the next day, and the next day . . .

Reader's Comments

1. waterlover | 26 Dec 2006 11:38 am

   So true–what a wonderful reminder!

2. Stoogelover | 26 Dec 2006 11:50 am

   Were you a jerk the rest of the year?

3. meowmix | 26 Dec 2006 12:21 pm

   Very timely an appropriate reminder to all of us.

   Hope you are feeling okay.

4. cwinwc | 26 Dec 2006 7:57 pm

   Hey you jerk, I mean Randy - did you pass the stone?
   Good thoughts bro.

5. kdavis777 | 26 Dec 2006 10:25 pm

   I wonder how many times this is repeated each year in famiies–people trying to “buy” love and respect. Of all people, as Christians, we must make it real!! Amen.

6. Brady | 27 Dec 2006 1:20 am

   I like it when jerks try to buy me off once a year. I just wish we celebrated half-Christmases.

7. stumptown | 28 Dec 2006 6:42 pm

   Randy.

   We’re in Sac and can’t find your number.

   email me your number….please. You can’t hide forever. I will find you.

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