Black Friday

It seems these days that we skip right over the season of thankfulness, into a time of chaotic buying and shopping. How is a Christian to respond to this season seemingly focused on greed? By preparing our hearts and minds to reflect Christ, it is possible to still enjoy some Black Friday shopping while keeping a heart of thankfulness.

Turn Black Friday into a season of purposeful, joyful giving.

If you have a large family, Christmas shopping for every member can be stressful. If buying for each member proves too difficult, try to buy one larger gift for the whole family or only buy for the kids. Kids have the most fun during the holidays.

Perhaps participating in Black Friday shopping would allow you to be more generous with your gift-giving this year since you could make your dollar stretch even further. Alternately, perhaps God may be telling you, "You already have enough." This is a question only you and God can answer.

Most people know what to expect at a Black Friday sale. For those looking to avoid the usual frenzy, here are ten things to do on Black Friday besides shop.

I appeal to you, brothers... that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you (1 Cor. 1:10). I think we can safely say Black Friday is usually not marked by a spirit of Christian unity, even though it’s supposed to kick off the Christmas season.

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“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other...You cannot serve both God and money."

The one investment with eternal savings is found in the gift of Christ, the price of the Cross, and power of the Resurrection...

Next week comes Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and, oh yeah, that Christian season of Advent. Stay tuned to BreakPoint.

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When I think about Black Friday I am not thinking about storming an electronic store.

At the end of The Hobbit, there is a quote which touches on the very heart of Tolkien’s work, and it captures the essence of the season.

Mary Hunt talks ways to make your Holiday season special without breaking the bank or going overboard on Black Friday.

Here’s why I stay home on Black Friday: deals online are just as good, or even better, than the in-store deals.