Few random updates

awesome quote from Nouwen...
"Therefore I would like to voice loudly and clearly what might seem unpopular and maybe even disturbing: the Christian way of life does not take away our loneliness; it protects and cherishes it as a precious gift. Sometimes it seems as if we do everything possible to avoid the painful confrontation with our basic human loneliness, and allow ourselves to be trapped by false gods promising immediate satisfaction and quick relief. But perhaps the painful awareness of loneliness is an invitation to transcend our limitations and look beyond the boundaries of our existence." taken from The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen
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Enjoyed Thanksgiving in TN with Melody's family. will hopefully put up some pics soon from that trip. played a round of golf, ate lots of good food, went bowling, played football with boys, and just relaxed. a great time with family. more memories for us.
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Did anyone happen to see Alabama put a royal "spanking" on Auburn?
How bout a little ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Melody had us put up our Christmas decor prior to leaving for TN. Was great to come home to a Christmas tree. great idea, Mel!!
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i have some good friends in NC who started up a ministry called www.ChooseAneed.org. Was looking at their website today. Check it out...cool ministry.
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I was also checking out a friend's church in Clermont, FL today. this is the church we helped develop while living there....they are only about 3-4 years old. check them out at www.thecrossingchurch.org. awesome pastor and fellowship of people.
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Just thankful today to have a warm home. bitter cold outside...calling for snow flurries. on days like this, i always think about those who are without warmth. maybe someone on the street who was kicked out of their house or forced out. maybe someone who ran out of choices. or maybe a person who made wrong choices and landed on the streets. no matter what brought them there, i am mindful today that i can experience physical warmth. and that i should try to bring that kind of warmth to others. may we never forget...