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Wow...what a crazy two weeks!  God continues to reign, and it's a good thing because He's the only One who can.  It happens every Christmas I think; we forget that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season."  Cliche', right?  TRUE, but very cliche'. 

I was listening to K-Love Radio (http://www.klove.com/) on my way to work this morning.  Michael Jr. was on the Lisa & Eric Show and he was telling everyone about his youtube video short called Mark's Birthday. It's not quite five minutes long, but it is worth the five minutes!

I watched Mark's Birthday with my youngest daughter, Brittany.  Brittany said, "I don't get it."  So we discussed it for a second; I asked a couple of questions (that she knew the answers to) and you could see the lightbulb turn on in her head.    Do you remember that Jesus is right there with you as you celebrate His birth?  As you're opening your gifts, do you think about your relationship with Jesus?  Because that is what He desires from us! 

The youth minister at church tonight (yes, I'm talking about Jamie) encouraged the youth to sacrifice the one thing they really wanted for Christmas in order that each of their families could remember others who are less fortunate and contribute the monies to a worthwhile cause.  I know that several of our kids will do just as they've been challenged to do - not because they feel guilty or "obligated," but because they WANT to!  What a great testament that is to their faith in and love for Jesus!!  Truly a blessing to me...

I just want to say that I will be praying for each of you this Merry Jesus's Birthday Season (thanks Michael Jr.) that you will have a very blessed holiday!  If you don't know Jesus Christ on a personal level I encourage you to find someone that can introduce you to Him.  The really cool thing about meeting Jesus is that YOU get to decide whether or not you want to continue your relationship with Him.  When you choose to walk with Jesus and give yourself wholly to Him, you will NEVER regret it!  Jesus is the One that remains a constant; He will never change, He will never leave you or forsake you, and He will ALWAYS love you - unconditionally.  How can that be wrong? 

Thanks for letting me bore you for a minute!  Please have a safe and joy-filled Jesus's Birthday celebration this Christmas.  :o)

P.S. - I thanked Michael Jr. in the paragraph above.  When Lisa asked Michael Jr. this morning about whether or not he said "Merry Christmas" when he greeted someone, his answer was, "No, I always say 'Merry Jesus's Birthday!'"  That is WAY cool!  What better way to remember the season and get others thinking about the true meaning of Christmas celebrations.  So, again, thanks Michael Jr.; may God continue to bless you and keep you throughout your career and beyond.