followHIM Christmas Part 1 • President Bonnie Cordon • December 22 - 28 • Come Follow Me
Dec 17, 2025
Bonnie H. Cordon, former Young Women General President and now president of Southern Virginia University, shares heartfelt insights on creating a Christ-centered Christmas. She discusses how to embrace the Savior without fear, the importance of meaningful traditions, and recounts her own childhood nativity plays as spiritual lessons. Bonnie contrasts traditions that connect us to Christ with those that distract, shares a beautiful Filipino Christmas miracle, and emphasizes our readiness to receive God's greatest gift.
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Presence Of Christ Amplifies Miracles
- Hank observes that miracles increase when Christ's name and symbols are present during Christmas.
- He notes hearts soften and generosity rises when reminders of the Savior are visible.
Make Traditions Intentionally Christ-Centered
- Bonnie suggests tweaking traditions so they anchor us to Christ rather than pull us away.
- She plans to add intentional nativity-focused prompts to her 'pancakes and pajamas' tradition.
Fireflies As A Filipino Christmas Miracle
- John recounts seeing a tree lit with fireflies in the Philippines and feeling it like a personal Christmas gift from Heaven.
- He decided to accept the tender impression as a sign that Heavenly Father was aware of him.