One of my favorite things about this time of the year are the decorations both inside and outside. I love a finely decorated tree with lots of multi colored lights. I also love the smell of the tree and the other assorted decoration. On the outside of the house the more lights the better. My wife and I love to drive around and check out the decorated houses in our area. There was even one local house which appeared on a Holiday Light Fight show.

The Bible warns us in a number of places about being careful about being overly concerned about our outer beauty like, 1 Peter 3:3-4, “Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” Life is not about trying to impress others but with a quiet spirit seek to minister to others.