It isn't the flowing ribbons, draped and curled with extra care, or the fine and fancy bows tied with ornamental flair. It isn't the label on the box, the sum of money spent, or anything that shows the length to which you obviously went. The beauty of a Christmas gift cannot be seen at all. For the precious gift of giving is a response to heaven's call. It's the genuine offer of love, the yearning to make a connection, a show of honest gratitude, a display of sincere affection. © 1999 Terri McPherson Buckley "You Are A Miracle" - The Book! A perfect Christmas Gift for a loved one or someone special who needs to be encouraged and lifted up. Visit the Flash presentation. Inspirational: Bookmarks Visit our Online Store The Christmas of Hope is another holiday heart-tugger by Donna VanLiere, the author of "The Christmas Shoes" and "The Christmas Blessing". You can purchase Royalty Free Photos from iStock Photo for as little as $1.00 to compose your own online creations. © 1999 Terri McPherson Buckley Windsor, Ontario, Canada terri@wisehearts.com