God and Christmas!

Now that Christmas is just around the corner I wanted to take a moment to talk about what I feel is the true meaning of Christmas. It is very simple, yet we all make it complicated and stressful. “Stinginess impoverishes while generosity begets generosity.” That one sentence sums it up and explains how we should be living. Not only during the holidays but every day! Jesus said “Does anyone bring a lamp home and put it under a washtub or beneath the bed? Don’t you put it up on a table or on the mantel?” The point here is let’s share our joy and love for each other. Giving is the way, not getting!


I keep my blog pretty simple because I don’t believe in complicating matters. I don’t preach because I know I am far from perfect and have so much more to learn. I see many so-called prayer warriors who are prayer ignorant. They try selling formulas, programs, and advice on techniques for getting what you want from God. Be careful not to fall for all of that nonsense. Christmas is about Jesus and what he did for us. Christmas is simple because of a loving God who knows each and everyone of us. Christmas is about knowing each of your loved ones and sharing your time and laughter together. Make it a safe, fun, and memorable day by surrounding yourself with others.

Merry Christmas!

Mike Keller

Just Shut Up and Have Fun! Merry Christmas...

One of my favorite times of the year is the Christmas season because we all seem to take a step back and think about others first. I often wonder why we don’t seem to hold on to that holiday feeling for the entire year? If we sincerely thought about others needs before our own all year round we would be much happier, healthier, and wiser! I am not talking about the gifts that are bought, I am saying the hugs, the family gatherings, the laughter, the excitement, and the love that we feel toward one another. So often we are so caught up in our own lives that we forget to slow down and ask a friend how he or she is doing? One of the biggest lessons I have learned this holiday season so far is that we all love to hear ourselves talk! I have been trying to do less talking and more listening (as I previously wrote about in previous blog entries) and I am truly amazed at how much better I am at listening than talking! Just by listening to others more intently is being a better friend. Listen to what others are saying and you will learn so much more about your own life. The Christmas holiday season is a great time to practice doing this. I want to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season, a season to smile and build memories of a lifetime!


Merry Christmas!

Christmas is in the air!

One of my favorite times of the year is the Christmas season because we all seem to take a step back and think about others first. I often wonder why we don’t seem to hold on to that holiday feeling for the entire year? If we sincerely thought about others needs before our own all year round we would be much happier, healthier, and wiser! I am not talking about just the gifts that are bought, I am saying the hugs, the family gatherings, the laughter, the excitement, and the love that we feel toward one another. So often, we are so caught up in our own lives that we forget to slow down and ask a friend how he or she is doing? One of the biggest lessons I have learned this holiday season so far is that we all love to hear ourselves talk! I have been trying to do less talking and more listening (as I previously wrote about in previous blog entries) and I am truly amazed at how much better I am at listening than talking! Just by listening to others more intently is being a better friend. Listen to what others are saying and you will learn so much more about your own life as-well. The Christmas holiday season is a great time to practice doing this. I want to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season, a season to smile and build memories of a lifetime! Merry Christmas! Mike Keller

Reason for the season

We are now in my favorite time of year - All the holiday seasons! This time of year is a great reminder to slow down, visit family, friends, elderly nieghbors, and do a few extra things to help our communities. We need to remember what the reason for the season is (in our hearts) and spend more time with the reasons. I personally love the Christmas season because I see people everywhere smiling, humming, singing, and even hugging more often! This season remember who you love and say it unconditionally, if you have an old arguement with someone you love, drop it and start fresh (sometimes it's silly to see who was right or wrong) with a Christmas spirit!
This is also a time of excessive drinking for some, so let's all keep that in mind when getting in the car - If you drink, don't get behind the wheel please. Let someone else do the driving, call someone who can drive. Life is to important to risk over a foolish mistake that can hurt anyone or yourself! I gave up drinking alcohol about 15 months ago because I could not control it any longer and have seen what damage it can do to people, families, friends, communities. I thank God every day that I didn't hurt anyone while drinking and that I can now honestly talk to friends about being careful without being "preechy" in nature from my own experiences.
Have a great weekend!
               

Christmas is coming!!

Hello to all my blogging friends, I have been blessed to be so busy with the careers that I am in because I truely love what I do and love to write books. I want to thank everyone who bought my first book "Life In A Week" and helping my dreams of being an author to come true. I have always believed that whatever you do with good intentions will always be fruitful, as long as they are done for the right and good reasons!
 I was Christmas shopping today and was thinking of all the kids around the world who will not be as fortunate as we may be and thought that if everyone around us did just a little extra this year we will be able to change at least one childs christmas morning. I am asking that we all put aside a few dollars to give to a needing family in our own communities and send a gift card from the local toy store and mail it signed "Love Santa." If you know of a family by you and don't have the extra money this year please email me (mike_s_keller@yahoo.com) with their info and I will try my hardest to send something out or get my friends and family to get involved and help.
God bless you all and have a happy, healthy, and loving holiday season!
Merry Christmas,
Mike