I’m in the process of clearing out my inbox and realized I hadn’t watched the Christmas card video from United Campus Ministry, a local ecumenical college ministry for which I’m just starting my second term as board president. It’s an important outreach for college students and I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the board…
Did you miss me?
I’ve been dealing with an asthma attack the past two weeks and simply haven’t felt like blogging much. Fortunately I seem to be on the mend. Prednisone is my friend. 🙂 I’ll get back to my usual regular blogging next week but for now I’ll just share some Christmas pictures. Here is the Nativity set…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Memory Lane Monday…Coca-Cola Christmas
I still think “I’d like to buy the world a Coke” is one of the best ad campaigns ever. Here is a Christmas version: And here is the story of how this all came about. var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true};
Helpful information…
On Monday I shared “A Letter From Jesus” which included a list of things we might do in order to put the focus of the season back where it belongs. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback. If you are interested in doing some of the things on “Jesus’ wish list”, here is some information…
Letter From Jesus
Letter From Jesus About Christmas Author unknown It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own….
The Advent Conspiracy…
Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the holiday season is in full swing. Before you get swept up in the usual “spend, spend, spend” cycle of meaningless consumerism, I encourage you to watch this: Something to consider, isn’t it? var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true};
Buy Nothing Challenge…
November 26th, the day after Thanksgiving here in the U.S., is known as Black Friday. It has become a frenzied day of ultra-consumerism kicking off the holiday season. But you know what? You can opt out. Instead of battling the crazy hoards of shoppers, I plan to spend the day relaxing with my family. I…
Christmas Pictures…
I didn’t take nearly as many Christmas pictures this year as I usually do. I’m especially sad that our church Christmas Eve service had to be canceled due to “Oklahoma Blizzard ’09” because we have a long tradition of taking a family photo after the service while we are all dressed up. Ah, well…perhaps we…