For the 2020 Mobilizing and Mobilizer Christmas Lists, I want to give you a couple of ideas in a variety of cost ranges. These are gifts that will either help people grow in their partnership with God’s global purpose or bless those who are helping people do that.
Stocking Stuffers
- Geography cards. “It’s wonderful world out there. Learn to name it!”
- Globe stress balls. “If you can’t visit the world, at least you can give it a little squeeze!”
- Cell phone charging stuff. “Just like that, I’m making your life better!”
Smallish Gifts
- Amazon gift card of whatever amount you determine. “Read something good for you! Neither N.T. Wright nor Jeannie Marie would be terrible!”
- Netflix access. “Be sure to watch some good documentaries, oh, and The Great British Baking Show!”
- Chess set: “Your strategic thinking could be improved. It’s going to take more of us thinking well to finish off our shadow king enemy!”
Big-Time Presents
- Coupon for passport application or renewal. “You fill out the paperwork. I’ll cover the cost!”
- Workout equipment or a gym membership. “I love you, but I think ‘less of you’ might be a good idea!”
- Favorite food from far-flung places. “While the pandemic prevents you going in person to Fatima’s Falooda shop in Faroffistan, the snacks will come to you!”
Wow! Seriously?
- A reliable car. “Stay off planes. Drive places. Buy pastors coffee. Renew their hope a little bit.”
- Zoom like a boss. “Since you can’t really avoid it, I want to make your Zoom life as clear, comfortable, and trouble-free as possible. Order the stuff and send me the bill.”
- We fly. I buy. “Here’s the deal: I want you to take me to the edge. Post-vaccine, let’s visit the most unengaged situation we can get access to. You work out the details and I’ll foot the bill. We’ll ask God to strike the ‘un’ from unengaged in the following 18 months.”