Cynicism is defined as the inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. To be cynical is to be suspicious, dubious, and pessimistic. Sometimes it’s hard not to be a cynic - especially during the Christmas season, when it feels like everything is materialistic. The presents. The pictures. The parties. The pressure.
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but what happened to the wonder? This November and December, we’ll reclaim the wonder of the season by reimagining the story of Jesus’ birth, reflecting on the power of God’s sacrificial love, and counting the blessings we so often take for granted.