Holiday Break?

Just in case you didn't know, fat calories do not count during the holidays. So, you can eat, eat and eat some more without worrying about gaining weight or making yourself less healthy.

Here's the bad news. Sin still does count. We do not get any "free passes" on the wrong things we do just because it is the holiday season. Never forget that the things we do can cause people to feel hurt, bitter, angry, scared, ashamed or depressed. So let's be careful about what we say or do out there!

In fact, may I suggest that we try to be even more vigilant about doing the right things during this time of the year?

• Take the time to volunteer one morning or afternoon at The Salvation Army
• Take someone out to lunch or dinner who you know has had a rough time recently
• Put an extra five dollars in the offering basket at least once during the holiday season
• Commit a random act of kindness to someone without expecting anything in return
• Try to restore a relationship that went bad, even if it means you have to apologize for the part you played in its demise
• If you are dating someone, set aside a day where you cater to them and make them feel special

Here's hoping and praying that the calories don't add up and the "sins" don't accumulate during this holiday season.