The following is an excerpt from Rick Warren’s new book, The Purpose of Christmas: The night Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, a small group of poor shepherds were quietly tending their flocks of sheep in a nearby field, looking up at the stars. Nothing seemed any different from a thousand other nights. But what was about to happen would transform not only their lives but billions of other lives as well. The world would never be the same again.
Regardless of your religious background, you need to know how the three purposes of Christmas solve your three greatest needs. Christmas is:
A time for celebration.
A time for salvation
A time for reconciliation.
As you enjoy the gifts of this holiday season, may they represent hope, joy, peace and the grace of understanding, and goodwill to all.
Note: Rick Warren is the author of the bestselling hardcover book in history, The Purpose Driven Life, and the founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California.
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