Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. Although, I can't stand cold weather I love that everyone gathers together and seems to be just a little bit kinder to everyone. We have a cantanta and candelight service at church which always fills my soul. I remember my mom singing in the choir from the time I was a small child(I always thought that was what an angel looked liked). My family gets together for Christmas breakfast. (Yes, the whole lot of us!!) We all have our favorite memories of Christmas but we all need to take time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
God sent his son to be born as a lowly carpenter's baby. He was born in a cattle stall in a manger. One innkeeper gave Mary and Joseph a safe place to stay. Jesus was brought into this world so simply yet he is the King of Kings. There was no room for him at his birth for some there was no room at his death. In his resurrection, we all have been given eternal life if we make room for him in our hearts. My wish this Christmas is that each and everyone who reads this blog makes room for Christ.
From my home to yours... Merry Christmas,
LuAnn
Luke 2:1-20
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
"This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
"This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
As we gather today with family and friends, I thought we should stop to remember God who we should give thanks and praise to everyday. I think in our rush to juggle our lives we forget that God is with us all the time. Romans 8:28 reminds that as long as we love him it will work for good. In the difficult times in our lives it is hard to see that. God is always with us! We have blessings all around us...we just need to remember to look.
Here are a few of my wonderful blessings:
- God
- my family
- my church family
- I live in a beautiful area
- food
- shelter
- clothing
- can walk (after knee surgery woohoo!!)
- shoes, shoes, shoes : )
- chocolate
- many more!!
Happy Thanksgiving! God Bless!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Take One for the Team
It's the Sunday before Thanksgiving. If you having been following this blog, you know this day drives fear into the hearts of my family. Two years ago, I broke knee cap on this Sunday. Last year, my Granny broke her hip. I thought everything was copacetic. My whole family had made it to church without any mishaps. I still am not tempting the Lord my God. However, when arrived we learned that our minister Martin had been in the ER with his back. He did get to go home right before church started. Thank the Good Lord above! 
We hope everyone will pray for Martin and his family just as they did for my family during our time of need. 
My mom told Brenda (Martin's wife) to thank Martin for taking one for the team this year, my family needed a year of rest. Take care, Martin.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Last night (11-18-10), my mom and I went to see Christian comedian, Mark Lowry. It was an awesome show. We have seen him perform before... his humorous twist on life always puts things in perspective.
My favorite story from last night was his description of a conversation he had with his mom. He said his mom was a fan of the view of God of the Old Testament and he liked the view of the New Testament better. He and his mom were both quoting scripture to each other when Mark finally delivered a great comeback."God changed between the Old and New testaments. God had a son and a kid changes everything." I loved that! God sent his son as a baby and it changed everything. I have always been told when you have a child everything changes. Your life becomes centered on that child. When we become a Christian, we become Christ-centered. He said that in such a great way. It will always bring a smile to my face everytime I hear "a kid changes everything."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Birthdays
For those of you who don't know, we celebrate each child's birthday in Children's Church. I have always loved birthdays. We celebrate our birth and another year we have been given. We are to give glory to God and bring others to the Lord. I think we should commemorate each and every year that he has given us. In the song, "Jesus Loves the Little Children" it says they are precious in his sight...Jesus loves the children of the world. Are we not all children of the Lord?
The pictures below are from Sunday 11-14-10, Taylor, Kylie, and Kayde were given a party. Taylor & Kayde share a birthay 11-15 while Kylie's is 11-16 and they are all cousins.
Taylor(15), Kylie(10), & Kayde(4)
We all made Thanksgiving crafts to remind us of the blessings we have.
Tyler & Kylie Hall 
The McNeil's
The pictures below are from Sunday 11-14-10, Taylor, Kylie, and Kayde were given a party. Taylor & Kayde share a birthay 11-15 while Kylie's is 11-16 and they are all cousins.
Taylor(15), Kylie(10), & Kayde(4)We all made Thanksgiving crafts to remind us of the blessings we have.
Tyler & Kylie Hall 
The McNeil'sThursday, November 11, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
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