Barbarian Way

I am Currently the reading Eriwn McManus book "The Barbarian Way." It is very challenging but he is making some very good points.

As I finish Reading I will discuss later. However he does make a statement worth repeating:

"...Jesus understood His purpose was not to save us from pain and suffering, but from meaninglessness."

In a world where TV preachers like Joel, Benny, and Paul tell us that Jesus wants to make us rich and happy I tend to agree more with Erwin. I am very disturbed by the number of books and tapes Ms. Olsteen continues to sell and market. If Joel is right "come Lord Jesus."

A Great Day

Yesterday we had our Annual Christmas Program. The young people performed "A Mouse's Tail." It told the story of Jesus' birth from the animals point of view. All of the did a great job and our congregation Really responded to it.

Last Night we went Caroling and had a good turn out and even had a special visitor for all the kids to talk to.

This is a very exciting week for us as we approach our annual Christmas Eve Service. I hope your Christmas will be safe and wonderful.

Is Barna Right?

I am currently Reading the book "Revolution" written by George Barna.

I disagree with some of what he says, i.e. the Local Church is a necessary part of being a Christian.

However, some of what he says is true. The saddest part is that most of those involved in a local congregation is not anymore spiritual now than when they became Christians. That is quite troubling to say the least.

It Was A Great Weekend

Tina and I were able to spend the whole weekend together in Cincinnati. We haven't seen much of each other lately and it was nice to be able to send the kids to the Grandparents and just be together.
Weekends like this make me a better husband and father and I am looking forward to the next one.

Yesterday at Church started our series called "Christmas Classics." Yes you have heard of it before. Mike Luke got it started yesterday with "Home Alone." I heard he did great.

Thanks Mike

Big Weekend

It is that time of year again. Tina and I will be heading of to Cincinatti Ohio for the weekend. This is for our anniversary and will be when we pick up our Christmas Presents (annual visit to Santa Clause).

Back on Monday