Archive for December, 2006
Published on December 30, 2006
Josh Harris: A Year of Grace at Covenant Life Church
Each December, my family tries to sit down and recap the year that is almost gone. We list the big and little events that defined the year. It’s a chance to reflect on answered prayers and give thanks for God’s goodness. This month, I did the […]
Published on December 29, 2006
This is an excellent post from Joshua Harris’ brother’s site, The Rebelution. If you’re concerned about the future of America, you should read this….especially if you have children! And, I’d also suggest going to the link and reading the comments.
The Rebelution: TWIF (Part 4): The American Idol Syndrome
TWIF (Part 4): The American Idol Syndrome
If I […]
Published on December 27, 2006
As we were having our nightly Advent time and Jeremy was reading the Christmas story he got to the part about the wise men. As he was reading about the one who brought myrrh to the newborn King, Justin interjects quite confidently, “Myrrh is dried poop!” There was dead silence for a […]
Published on December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas!
(Can you believe the spring weather up here?!?)
Published on December 24, 2006
My dad called on the 14th and said he was on his way from Nashville, Tennessee to spend Christmas with us. He’s been here since that night and what a delight it’s been to have him here. It has been a timely visit. The night he got here he was able to […]
Published on December 20, 2006
This is from my Senior Pastor’s blog. I just had to share what our children are learning in Children’s Ministry…and, yes, I too thought it strange that they were studying about Elijah the Sunday before Christmas!
Josh Harris: Elijah, Baal…Merry Christmas!
I just learned that this past Sunday the lesson plan for the children’s ministry had them […]
Published on December 14, 2006
Hope for the Holidays at The Family Room
Hope for the Holidays
Published by Erik Sheffer December 13th, 2006 in Holiday Season
The holidays for some are the highlight of the year. They often are for me. However for others they can be just the opposite. Holidays simply remind them once again of their trial or […]
Published on December 10, 2006
Tuesday night, the 21st of November, was our scheduled Care Group ladies’ meeting, so we had it at the hospital. All the ladies were able to come meet Brianna and we had a great time fellowshipping. They came bearing gifts and some sweet words of encouragement for me. I truly am blessed with sweet friendships […]
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This is a letter I wrote for my Pop to send to their friends they had while living in Reno, NV for 11 yrs. It is written from his perspective…
Dear Friends ,
I am sorry to have to let you all know about Dorothy’s passing in this letter. This has been a difficult […]
Published on December 8, 2006
While I was spending time worshiping the Lord as we approached Texas I was thinking about my childhood. I’ve oftentimes shared with people about how I remember praying and wanting to go to church even when I was a little child. This always amazes me to think of how the Lord was drawing me to […]
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When we were in the hospital Jeremy was trying to figure out what Brianna’s nickname was going to be. Lela’s nickname is “Puddin’” and he had decided that he would nickname Brianna “Itty Bitty”. But, on the way to Texas he shared with me that he would like Brianna’s nickname to be “Dot” […]
Published on December 4, 2006
At some point during the drive I heard this song from the Sovereign Grace Ministries Awesome God album for kids that was playing in our CD player and the Lord really used it to minister to my heart and give me peace. So, as we were nearing Mt. Pleasant I went back to this […]