Christmas from a Candy Cane Prespective

"Look at the Candy Cane

What do you see?

Stripes that are red

Like the blood shed for me

White is for my Savior

Who's sinless and pure!

"J" is for Jesus, my Lord, that's for sure!

Turn it around 

And a staff you will see

Jesus, my shepherd

Was born for me!"

I heard this poem when I was little girl at church and I have never forgot it. In fact, I just taught this week to the children at my church. I love this poem, because it shows what the real meaning of Christmas is. I love how something so simple as a candy cane can be used to tell one of the greatest stories of all time!

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 30

I am thankful for salvation today. God's free gift of salvation through His son, Jesus. This is the most important thing I am thankful for. It has impacted my life and has changed me in so many ways.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 29

I am thankful for colorful lights. Lights like the ones you see one Christmas trees. They're bright and cheerful.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 28

Today I am thankful for imagination. To be able to use my mind in a fun creative way.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 27

I am thankful for pretty smells today. I love things that smell good and all the different types of smells.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 26

M&M's are delicious and they are what I am thankful for today. I love the bright colors and the yumminess of them.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 25

I am thankful for heat today. I'm thankful to be able to turn on the heat during cold days and nights and warm up.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 24

Friends are amazing and I am thankful for the friends I have. I don't see some of them as often as I'd like, but I know that they are always there for me no matter what.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 23

I am thankful for cellphones. I can communicate with anyone, anywhere with cellphones. You can talk on them and text with them.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 22

I'm thankful for memories. The ability to remember good times and make new memories, especially during the holiday season.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 21

Today I am thankful for food. There are so many different varieties of food with so many different tastes.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 20

Transportation is what I'm thankful for today. There are so many different ways to travel. Cars, boats, airplanes, etc. It makes it so much easier to see the ones we love.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 19

I am thankful for a clean house to live in. I have a roof over my head that's safe.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 18

Today I am thankful for LOVE. I'm thankful for God's love, my family's love and the ability to love others. Love is a powerful emotion.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 17

God's Promises are so amazing and I am so thankful for them. He never makes a promise that He doesn't keep. Everything always works out as He promises.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 16

I am thankful for my job. It's hard to find a job in today's economy. I'm thankful that I have a job and that it's a job that I enjoy.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 15

Hope is what I'm thankful for today. The hope that God gives us everyday. The hope that we have through Him. Hope that everything will work out for good.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 14

Today I'm thankful for COFFEE! It gives me energy, warms me up and tastes great with chocolate mixed into it.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 13

I am thankful for communication. There are so many different forms of communication these days. Facebook, cellphones, texting, Skype...it's easy to stay in touch with the people we love and care about.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 12

Forgiveness is what I'm thankful for today, especially God's forgiveness. He forgives me every time I mess up and is constantly giving me more chances then I deserve.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 11

I am thankful for bravery. I am thankful for the men and woman who are brave enough to serve in our nation's military.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 10

Laughter is what I'm thankful for today. Nothing sounds better then giggling and laughter. The Bible even says that laughter is good medicine. :D

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 9

Today I'm thankful for taste. I love being able to taste different flavors; spicy, bitter, sweet, etc. Taste isn't something God was required to give us, but chose to give us. It's a special gift that we get to enjoy.