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Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change The World? (2009)

by Rick McKinley(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0310324521 (ISBN13: 9780310324522)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Zondervan

review 1: Different way and a challenge to think about Christmas. Why not live different? This book challenges the reader to spend less by creating relational giving (made, not bought, or something the individual needs as a single item) and giving more (time, money to necessary charities) and worshipping fully during the advent season instead of rushing to find a gift and finish in time to be exhausted and unable to enjoy the day. Only downfall is that only one charity option is given as a possible reception for giving. I wish the author would have given a few more choices.
review 2: The message around Christmas seems obvious--worship fully, spend less, give more, etc.--and yet most of us are so caught up in the consumerism of Christmas, despite what a cliche it is! It'... mores what most people talk/complain about every year, how we have too much, our kids have too many presents, we barely remember what the season is about, blah blah blah, and yet we do little to change it. There's nothing novel here, but I appreciated the 3 authors really making an effort to change our mindsets a little. It changed mine and made me really where (and how much) of my money was going to things that people didn't really want or need. We all have too much, and there are plenty of people with too little. The authors aren't saying to not buy presents, or give everything away, but spread the love beyond your family circle, as Jesus would do. Remember what the season is about. That's always a good message, as cliched as THAT can seem. less

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