•November 29, 2009 •
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advent is from the latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” it’s a season of expectant waiting and preparation for celebration of the birth of Jesus. this season is so critical for me. it is so easy for me to go crazy over the commercialism and materialism of christmas. it makes me grumpy, irritable, and judgmental. and so, i attempt to be pretty intentional during this season, guarding my heart and my mind.
make room. prepare. expect. reflect. ponder. meditate.
some things i will do to be intentional this year
> scribe the christmas story (http://read.ly/Luke2.1.NIV)
> attend ‘behold the lamb’ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behold_the_Lamb_of_God)
> use a couple of advent devotionals (http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/2009/advent-intro/) ( http://www.adventdevotions.net/dailydevotions.asp)
> purposed quiet time in front of the fire, surrounded by some good music, my christmas tree, and coffee
> planned community time with family and friends (i.e. mixed nuts party, mom in town, friends gathering to make cookies with the boys, etc.)
helpful music
> behold the lamb cd
> bebo christmas cd
> the nativity story: sacred songs
> rose of bethlehem, selah
i will not…
> overspend money
> covet or pine for a gift
> judge
let every heart prepare Him room.
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•November 27, 2009 •
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this is my only form of invitation, but everyone is welcome
saturday, december 5
nebraska vs texas (big 12 conference championship)
kickoff: 8 pm
you are welcome to bring party food.
disclaimer: i will not be much of a host as i’ll be wrapped up in the game.
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•November 25, 2009 •
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nutter butters, scripture, ginger ale, fireplaces, creativity, grace, popcorn, snail mail, photos, hymns, my guitar, paintbrushes, fresh cut grass, opportunity, tough moments, pumpkin flavored creamer, robbie, aaron, michael, steven, kyle, mariam david, anderson, zoma, steven, craft room, conversation, colored pencils, french horn, compassion, the hand-drawn pictures on my fridge, graph paper, harmony, and parmesan cheese
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•October 25, 2009 •
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i’ve felt a bit spoiled the last couple of days. i made a little journey to grand rapids, michigan to visit a friend.
:.: bit o honeys on the table next to my bed make for a delightful breakfast.
:.: within the first hour of my arrival, i’m served bread.
:.: within the first couple of hours i’m there we are off on a journey to play bingo at the local vfw.
:.: all around the food has been wonderful. i’ve not been allowed to help do anything, except to grate some parmesan cheese.
:.: speaking of cheese, i love it. and there has been a lot of great cheese incorporated into the meals here.
:.: we got to go bowling.
:.: affirmation and encouragement for the ministry i’m in
:.: yellow trees
:.: I got to hang out with a couple of way cool boys who have the most infectious smiles.
:.: mars hill
:.: the days have been gloomy, those are my favorite
i miss some parts of home, but this has been a wonderful trip.
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