A Whole Latte Controversy

Christians who are bashing Starbucks because of their red cups, are ridiculous. 

First, let us look at Starbucks holiday cups over the years. 

2008

 2009

 2010

 2011

 2012

 2013

 2014

2015

Alright, since we now see what 8 years of holiday cups have looked like at Starbucks, we can go on. I don't know about you but I do not see how any of these cups represent Jesus/ why us Christians celebrate Christmas. I do not see a cross or a nativity scene on these cups. If they used to have a cross or a nativity scene on the cups and they all of a sudden removed it, I could see the big controversy; but that is not the case. One Christian recently stated, "This also denies the hope of Jesus Christ and His story so powerfully at this time of year." One question, How? How do these simple cups deny the hope of Jesus. I'm sure Jesus is not thinking that right now. We, as Christians, are the ones to spread the gospel, and show the love of Christ, to bring people to Jesus. How can a simple wintry, Christmas tree, snowy cup bring hope of Jesus? The Jesus I know has nothing to do with winter, a Christmas tree, or snow. The Jesus I know is loving, redeeming, freedom giving, selfless, cross bearing, and so much more.  We, as Christians, are the ones that should be in Starbucks sitting with random people talking about life, dreams, and faith. We should be the ones encouraging, loving, and spreading joy everywhere we go. Starting controversy over a RED cup is not something that is on the top of Jesus' list when He meets people. Love is. Mercy is. Joy is. Freedom is. Starbucks and their red cups are not the gospel. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 ESV). That is the gospel. That is the good news. Us as Christians, believe this, and if we believe this we know that love is the greatest commandment of all. Also, we are called to be Jesus disciples, every single day. "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35 ESV). 

So let us love. Let us give. Let us hug. Let us cry. Let us rejoice. Let us praise God. Let us share the GOOD news; now that is something to talk about.