I have a friend who shows love by giving cookies. It doesn’t matter what the occassion or who the recipient might be. If she wants people to know that she cares and that she’s thinking about them, she bakes them chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes, she teams up with other people who live in her apartment complex to bake cookies for all their neighbors. You may wonder why this is a big deal. Well, our society is seaped with individualism. People don’t know their neighbors, let alone bake cookies for them. In order to knock down these proverbial fences, Christians must make an effort. The thought that people all around us are the walking dead should inspire a little action. But it’s not rocket science. Handing your neighbor a plate of cookies is a beautifully simple way to build relationships in which you can share the gospel. During this Christmas season, I encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity to share the love of Christ. Lives could be transformed, and it could all start with a plate of cookies and a knock on the door.
January 7, 2009 at 10:49 pm |
I actually have a bracket ranking all the Chocolate chip makers at church…if you really want to feel loved you want Gary’s: they are delicious!
January 8, 2009 at 7:42 pm |
I’ve heard about the legendary cookies of Gary. I hope one day to actually eat some. Too bad I wouldn’t even be on your list. I stick to oatmeal chocolate chip.