Excitement is building on this the third Sunday of Advent knowing that Christmas will soon be here. Children have made their Christmas wish lists of all the wonderful things they desire. Some might have had long lists while others might have subtracted an item or two, still others might have added a few more gifts during the past weeks. We have heard people ask, “What do you want for Christmas?” Most of us, young and old alike, have no problem sharing our wish list with anyone who asks.

On our mad rush to Christmas we pause and ask ourselves two very important questions: What do you really want? And what will make a difference in your life this Christmas? Our goal come Christmas Day is to be different as a result of our spiritual preparation during our Advent journey.

The book of James i…