Archive for December, 2007

When I was learning to write in school, my teachers made me put the little triangular grip on the end of my penciled to train me to hold it correctly. It never really worked. I have always held a pencil or pen awkwardly and my penmanship reflects it. But God knew that the digital age [...]

Imagine you’ve arrived at that magical number; whether it is in savings or annually income.  Or maybe you’re debt free (remember I said imagine).    Now you are “finally” able to give and help all those in need;  That family down the street where the kid has cancer,  The guy at work who lost is house [...]

Top 5 Christmas Albums

Posted: December 6, 2007 in Family, Music, Uncategorized

Ever year this time, we queue up all our Christmas music. Usually I purchase one new album every year to add to our Christmas music collection, but year after year we find ourselves listening to the same songs. Our family seems to like the old traditional songs with a little kick! Here are our top [...]

The Renewed Mind

Posted: December 5, 2007 in Books, The Word, Theology, Uncategorized

While God has made us right with him (justified) by the completed work of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, it is up to us the make it a reality in our everyday lives. Paul instructed to the church in Rome with these words, “ Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but [...]

Christmas Tree: Real or Fake?

Posted: December 3, 2007 in Family, Kids

Growing up we always put up a real Christmas tree for Christmas. I can remember driving out in the country with my Mom and Dad to pick out a tree. It was always one of my favorite parts of Christmas. Pine, Fur, and Cedar is seems with had a variety of trees through the years. [...]