Christmas is Over!

Christmas is over, but the meaning behind the season lives on. There is an old chorus called, "Emmanuel" which means 'God with us'. He is with us each and every day... He will never leave us or forsake us... that is a truth we can hold on to. As we enter the New Year, don't forget that God is with you. The holidays have passed, but Jesus remains.

Merry Christmas

Jenny and I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! May blessing be upon you and your family this holiday season.

Enjoying The Holidays!

Sunday night off! Way cool. It's nice being home with the family. We've had a great time as we go into the holidays. My wife's brother and family came in this weekend for Christmas. It's great to be able to hang out with them this evening with no particular plans. I enjoy the holidays. Christmas is normally a stressful time of the year for many... for me, it's when I de-stress. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and I hope you are stress free this holiday season. Remember, Christ is the reason for the season.

No Christmas Shopping For Me

Today has been a great day with the family. We got up this morning and ate breakfast, kicked around the house until lunch, and then we went store hopping. We finished our Christmas shopping last week, so... today was relaxing! I know what you are thinking... relaxing... Christmas time... crowds... traffic... I've gotta be crazy! Call me crazy! We had a great day looking around at the stores. We had no pressure to buy or no place to be. It was fun. I guess the moral of the story is... finish your Christmas shopping early and have no pressure during the holidays. Have a good one.

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is almost here... five days to go and counting. Are you ready? I'm not necessarily talking about gifts and presents. There was a glorious visitation that came to us when Jesus was born. Angels announced the news and shepherds and kings came to see this baby that was wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. People came with excitement to the presence of God in human flesh. Are you ready to walk into His presence? Are you ready to celebrate the King? Christmas is all about Jesus! Keep Him at the center of your holiday. Share the greatest gift with friends and family this year. Let us behold Him!

Youth Christmas Party

Our student ministry is having their Christmas party this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. It's nice to take one service out of the year and celebrate together the meaning behind Christmas. Not everyone can make it to an event outside of Wednesday evening. This is a night for the entire student ministry to come together and enjoy each other's company and celebrate Jesus. We will read the Christmas story, eat some food, play some games, and play 'Dirty Santa'... a gift exchanging game that can get brutal (but fun... the students have a blast).

I can't believe Christmas is upon us once again. It just seems like Christmas was just here. I must be having fun... because time is flying (as the old saying goes).

Cleaning Day

Normally, this is my day off. Today, however... we tackled the house for a winter cleaning. We totally stripped the kitchen and dining room and spot cleaned the remaining of the house because we ran out of time. The smell of freshness flows throughout the house. I don't know how my wife does it... going to school full-time, taking care of four kids, and keeping this house spic and span... she never ceases to amaze me. I had the privilege of seeing what she does everyday. Let me tell you... I'm glad I have an office to go to tomorrow. I'm tired... good night.

Another Sunday

Well... another day... another Sunday! It was a great day. Service went well this morning and we had a dramatic musical tonight. Greg Wilson and company performed, The Gospel According To Scrooge. They did a fabulous job. If you have never seen Greg perform... you need to. He does a masterful job. Have a great week... Christmas is coming! Are you ready?

A Not So Movie Review

We had a guy night out this evening. There were five of us. We went to Starbucks and then caught a late movie, I Am Legend with Will Smith. Weird, but OK. I'm not big on movie recommending (unless it has a great message) because everybody has their own opinions... so... all I can say is see it for yourself, if you don't mind suspenseful movies. If you do mind, don't go. One of the guys with us couldn't get out of the theater quick enough. He survived! If you watch it, let me know what you think. This has been Rick with a not-so movie review!

My Daughter's Choir Concert

My girl did an awesome job tonight at her Choir Concert. Here is a couple of pics from tonight. One pic with the choir (she is on the far right, up top) and one pic with her principal.