In "Dear Santa", I write a tongue in cheek letter to the character of Santa Claus. In truth, attributing godly characteristics to Santa is not new with this column. Santa gets a lot of press this time of year, and, sure, it's meant to be good fun, right?

What is the Truth? Can you find the corresponding Scriptures that disprove everything I wrote? And do you know the One who actually fulfills these words?

Cast our cares
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

A lot on my mind
Psalm 139
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Take care of all the gifts
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights

Don’t charge a penny
Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Get what they want
James 4:2-3
You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.

Martie wants peace and love
Colossians 1:19-20
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

Eat cookies
Isaiah 55:2
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

Now HE is truly magical
Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

So, you see, while Santa may get more display room at the mall, more airtime on TV, and more credit for making little kid's dreams come true, there is something more. Er, I mean, there is someone more. And He is The One.

Have a blessed Christmas and seek out some truth. It's the gift that keeps on giving.