GIVING During the Holiday: Don't Let Bad Times Ruin Your Holiday!

Giving also includes gifts. Many shoppers are taking advantage or bargains. You can find great bargains online or at your local store. If you are on a limited budget for Christmas this year, here are some great gift ideas under $50.

• Candles (found at large retail stores such as Target or Walmart); www.target.com, www.walmart.com.
• Retro sweaters (Old Navy and Gap); www.oldnavy.com, www.gap.com.
• Alarm Clock (Best Buy, Circuit City and hhgregg); www.bestbuy.com, www.circuitcity.com, www.hhgregg.com.

• MP3 Speaker (Zelco online); www.zelco.com
• Trolley Bag (Wollitz) www.giftsideasetc.com

The most important aspect of giving involves giving your heart and soul to God. Take a few moments on Christmas day to rededicate your heart and life back to God. Allow this coming year to mean more to you, as a Christian, than any previous year. As the country faces numerous economic challenges, now is not the time to get flustered and heated. The Bible says the earth will experience troubled times and those moments are crucial to keep our hearts and minds fixed on God and not on what is happening around us.

So, this holiday, don't let the rough times ruin your experience. Buy sensibly, volunteer in the community, and remain devoted to the God who has given you so much. And don't forget to check in with Gospelcity.com next week – we will be bringing you tips on how to stick to those  New Year's resolutions!