Wonderment~

Like many of you I suppose, I LOVE this time of year! All of the lights, Christmas Carols being sung by secular and sacred...it really is an amazing time of year. I think that people have a sense of Hope-and yet, with that said, it can be one of the most difficult times as well. The depression rate is highest at Christmas, Domestics are up...it is tense. Jesus said, "In this world you WILL have trouble...but be of good cheer for I HAVE OVERCOME the world. That is such an awesome and profound truth! If we could just see Jesus in the midst of the "yuck" of life, I think our focus would be different.
I have found myself wondering what it was like the days after Christ was born, Who heard the news of a Savior being born, who believed the unbelievable? What did Joseph and Mary talk about? The shepherds must have been in a state of shock at what their days held...I mean can you even imagine?
I don't know what your days are like, but my prayer is that none of us "miss" the news of THE SAVIOR coming to give us life, hope, grace...strength in the times we are our weakest...EMMANUEL, GOD WITH US~ Rejoice in that this season, celebrate the King of all kings-may He be our focus!

DINOSAURS

One of my favorite artists wrote a song called I'M DANCING WITH THE DINOSAURS...it was a great song! I feel a little bit like a "Dinosaur" in today's culture. I don't have the latest phone that has over 100 thousand apps. In fact the other day I went without my cell phone and I have to tell you it was WONDERFUL!!! I don't have the latest laptop or software, we don't have the WII or Xbox or whatever else there is...We have a car from 1995 that we drive...all this to say that every now and again one could feel ancient or "out of touch", but I think I'm beginning to be okay with that! Not that having all the greatest and latest is wrong...I just don't want to buy into the myth that "I need it"...I don't.
The dinosaurs grew to be extinct...but I know a few of us "human dinos" who are going strong and maybe, just maybe we will bring back the days of dancing with the dinosaurs :0)

Let The Children Come

I think I just might have the "Best Job" ever. Yesterday I directed my 8th Children's Musical at Willowbrook Community Church. Leading Worship is a joy...but it's like and extra bonus to work with the kids! I have to tell you that there is NOTHING BETTER than hearing the voices of children proclaiming the GOOD NEWS of JESUS!

Yesterday was one of those highlight moments for me as I watched kids who really stretched themselves to act or sing solo's...one little girl had told her grandma why Jesus changes our lives...pretty amazing and truly humbling to be part of.

R831

"If God of for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31! I love this verse 'cause truth be told...there are many days in which it may seem that some or many are against us, but in the Light of Eternity...NO ONE CAN STAND AGAINST US because our King, our Creator IS FOR US!

That is such great news! I'm not sure where you are today...what you are facing, or even about to face...but KNOW this-The One who gives you life to live is rejoicing in you...singing over you and IS FOR YOU!
So let's go life this life out loud, Boldly and Confidently!!!!