As we finish with 2008 and look toward 2009, I wanted to say a big thanks to all of you who have been faithful readers, supporters and encouragers. It has truly been an amazing year and to even attempt to list the top few experiences would be futile.


So let me end this year with one last question.

So What?

What will you do differently in 2009? What are some things you will stop doing and start doing? What relationships do you need to end, mend, or begin? What will you do to make 2009 way better than 2008, even if 2008 was not that bad for you? I pray that each of us will seek God's direction and set lofty goals that can only be accomplished with His help.

BTW...the name of the blog is changing for 2009.

Happy New Year

Thanks

"Did the innkeeper get any recognition?" Just the latest in a long line of questions from my children. This one from my daughter. Here's the conversation.

What do you mean?
Like, did Mary and Joseph tell him thanks for letting them stay with the animals?
I don't know. The Bible doesn't really say. What do you think?
I think he should have gotten some recognition. I think they should have said thanks.
I think you are right. I bet they did, don't you?
Probably.
Why do you think they should have said thanks?
Because that's the polite thing to do. That would have been nice.

So What? Be sure to give "recognition" to the people in your life who have blessed you this year. Even if it wasn't what you expected, every one loves a little recognition. Especially for the cool Christmas gifts you received.

Isn't funny how much our kids can teach us?