Roses in December

"God gave us memories so we can have roses in December" - James M. Barrie

As a child visiting my grandparent's home in Central Andros, the angling of this quote was hard to miss.

I knowingly and unknowingly read, and sometimes I tried to ignore. Truthfully, my reason for shunning this quote was due to boredom.

Nonetheless, as I matured and realized the value of a relationship with the Lord, these words are endearing and offer such comfort.

As we head into Christmas, we must be mindful of the real reason for the season; while holding onto fond memories of our loving Savior.