Good Government

What makes Christmas special?

December 22, 2017

Jonathan Small

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving gifts in honor of the greatest gift of all. Those who celebrate remember that the God who created us also loves us.

From its origins to our celebrations, Christmas is about relationships and communities. In the United States today, and here in Oklahoma, we face questions about both. Some of our well-intentioned public officials think the best way to build a community up is from the top down. They think the best way to help people who desperately need help is outside of the context of human relationships. Such ideas are alluring, especially to those with power in their hands, but they are wrong.

Read the rest over on The Journal Record.