My Last Sunday

Tomorrow is my last Sunday at First Assembly of God in Hendersonville. Jenny and I have served the church for the past ten and a half years. We have been blessed to serve under two great senior pastors - Gary Ferrell, who I worked with my first 3 years before his retirement, and David Jenkins, who I have worked for the past seven and a half years.

The people at First Assembly have become some of our most dearest friends. We are going to greatly miss seeing them on a weekly basis. My prayer is that God would continue to bless the ministry and the people of this great church. You will be missed.

Giving Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Give thanks in all things.

Vacationing

We've spent the last five days in Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the Gatlinburg Falls Resort (which I highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay). Jenny and I, along with my parents, her parents, and our four children, rented a cabin in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. There were ten of us and we had a blast. We went horseback riding, miniature golfing, go-carting, shark watching (Gatlinburg Aquarium). We also played board games, air hockey, Golden Tee, Ms. Pac Man, shot a little pool, watched some movies, went hot tubbing and shopping, and of course... we ate! Not necessarily in that order. It has been very relaxing to get away and enjoy family.

It was a highlight to take our parents with us and spend some quality time with them. Our kids are always a joy and as usual... full of energy! Keeping up with them is a task. You need a vacation from vacation when you get home. Fortunately, we have two more days before being back in the office. Enjoy it while it lasts. Blessings!

Vacation Is Here!

The Morris Family started their final vacation of 2008 today! Can I hear a big HALLELUJAH? Seriously, it is nice to get away for a few days and reflect, relax, and recharge. There are many things on the schedule, but we have decided to take them as they come (we are not rushing). Jenny and I look forward to hanging out with our kids, enjoying family. I will try to keep you posted, but don't count on it! Have a good one.

Our New President

Last night, America cast their vote for the next President of the United States. As you all know, Barak Obama was elected. With almost 50 million votes cast for McCain, the country went half and half. Fifty percent of the country went to bed last night disappointed in the outcome.

An election allows each of us to cast our vote. At the end of the day, the person with the most votes wins. In this case, receives the electoral votes which decides the election. No matter how you feel about the candidates, there is only one today and he is our next president. We must determine today to be Americans, not Democrats or Republicans. Our country needs Americans to step up to the plate and help get our country back on track again.

Let us pray for our new president, along with the Senate and the House. We must understand the winner and loser did not surprise God. He already has a plan. May God's perfect plan unfold to reveal what He has in store for us and our future.

God Is Faithful

I took my dad to Vanderbilt this morning for some tests. He has gone through some trying times; nevertheless, God is faithful. God has been good to dad. I rejoice that even in the midst of the storm, there is a calm knowing God is in control. He is faithful. If you think about him today, whisper a prayer. Have a great Monday.

Hills and Bicycles!

Daylight savings ends tonight. Are you excited? Me neither. Just thought I would ask. Anyway...

I took all four of my girls out to ride bikes in the cove this afternoon before dinner. I took my two oldest and broke them from the fear of riding down a hill. I had to teach them to brake (with brakes and not their feet). After we went down some of the big hills in our subdivision together, they took it own themselves to go alone. They conquered their fears.

What are you afraid of? What seems to make you uneasy? The only way to overcome your fear is to take it head on. You might discover the hill is not as steep and the situation is not as scary as you imagined. Have a little faith. Believe God! He is ready and willing to go off the hill with you. Get on your bicycle and start peddling!