December 2008
20 posts
Thank you Hank Steinbrenner...
I wanted to finish my Christmas morning blog by personally thanking Hank Steinbrenner of the Yankees for the wonderful gifts of CC Sabathia; AJ Burnett; and now Mark the Tex man! You are so generous… thank you.
Don't miss the gift.
Last night (Christmas Eve) at church I shared a quick devotional thought during the service - I just wanted to pass those thoughts your way as reminder to those who were there and for those who weren’t something to think about.
In a nutshell by the end of this Christmas day more than likely every present under the tree will be unwrapped and move from the idea of being simply purchases by...
Insight into the original name of Jesus
Since it’s Christmas _ I thought you might enjoy or gain some insight into how the original name of Jesus came about. This is a little long, sorry - but it’s worth the read I think.
Today, as Christians we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Was the Christian Messiah the first to have that name, or were there a lot of Jesuses running around back then?
Many people shared the...
"Sin Scum" →
It’s this time of the year when we think more than ever about the name of Jesus and of course the very mission of the Messiah. Joseph was told in a dream, “give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from the sin”. We should all consider the power of the verse for our lives on a daily basis. First his name means God (Jehovah) saves. This reminds me God has a...
“Something to think about as we close out the year… “Why don’t...”
– From.. the Questioner… check out MSN.com for other silly questions this year
A Christmas thought...
This time of the year causes my imagination to run wild. God’s design for Christmas is so much bigger than we could ever imagine. Recently I read an interesting little tidbit in Rick Warren’s new book - The Purpose of Christmas… enjoy - but I encourage you to allow it to stretch your Christmas imagination:
“… we know that God is powerful and organized and that he...
God help the Broncos
I would be eternally grateful Lord if you would give the Denver Broncos a defensive line for Christmas! Obviously they have not had one for a couple of seasons now - so out of your generous grace if you could help them out before they totally blow their shot at the playoffs… I would be grateful.
If I am not missing it - I believe Demarcus Ware of the Cowboys personally has 19 quarterback...
Prince of Peace
Last night I just had to chuckle as the reporter in Iraq threw both of his shoes at President Bush in an obvious display of anger about the war and the sad state of affairs in Iraq today. (by the way great job secret service… what if that would have been something more lethal). Anyway, it made me mindful that this time of the year when we celebrate Christmas we recognize that one of the...
Christmas and Ben Stein
This commentary from Ben Stein brings what I believe is a good perspective on things. It’s a little long but worth the read:
The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.
My confession: I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled...
Galloping in the Galapagos
Last month Donna and I had a chance to do a little missions work in Ecuador and also go to the famous Galapagos Islands. What an amazing experience. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Christmas Majesty
I want to invite each and every one of you to let your imaginations take you to the heavenly scene that was taking place just hours before the Angel Gabriel was commissioned to engage Mary and inform her she was about to become great with child by the miraculous work of the Spirit.
Can you imagine the buzz around Heaven that something big was about to happen? Heaven’s company had awaited...
No Blogspiration
Well there’s a good chance no one will read this because it’s weeks since I have blogged. There has been very little “blogspiration” going on in my head and heart. Honestly, for those of you I don’t touch base with a lot I have just come through a time of walking pneumonia and some disc issues in my back. Tough stuff for a man who believes in divine healing - huh?...