Happy New Year! I can't believe we are almost through the first month of 2008. Wow! Things have been busy around here! I'm excited to see what 2008 will bring. I love how we get a fresh start every new year. I've just been promoted at work to be a Shift Supervisor. So now I'm training and learning more new things. The girls are back into the swing of things at school. And Gene is getting over a cold with a very bad sore throat. Poor guy!
Yesterday in Sunday School we were talking about Justin: Martyr and Apologist. He was condemned to death at about age 65 because he refused to sacrifice to the Roman idols. Before his death he wrote several letters call "apologetics." These were an attempt to argue against persecutions of the Christians by writing directly to the emperor. If you think about it, this was an amazing! What I thought was great is that he took a huge risk to try to tear down the walls of misunderstandings that people believed about Christians and tried to listen to what the defense was and tried to find some common ground to be able to open up some communication and ultimately build a bridge between the two sides so that the real story of Jesus and His love can shine through. The question was asked; Are most Christians dedicated enough to die for their faith?. And dare I ask, am I dedicated enough in my faith to live for what I believe? Those questions really sunk in. I've been thinking and praying about this every since the class. I want God to be able to help me build bridges and not tear down walls. I want to be strong enough in my faith, and what I believe that if I have to someday die for them, may God's will be done. I would encourage you to review the Apostle's Creed with me and become stronger in our faith in God the Father Almighty. May you all be truly blessed in 2008.
Happy bridge building, Tina
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Kristen sharing the Christmas Story
Kristen's Christmas program was on December 2. I just love the Christmas programs kids do. You never know for sure what they are going to do or say! Their program was called "Mystery at the Manger". It was the first time Kristen sang a solo and she also was in the nativity scene. She had about 3 costume changes and she did a great job.
I love how God's gift is so easy to understand and how children can simply tell the Good News and melt all of our hearts.
Lots to be thankful for!
Uncle Mel and Mom working together making Aunt Joyce's famous "slushie"! Yum!
The kids table! :-) Just kidding!
Sorry it's been awhile since I posted anything! Our internet was down right after Thanksgiving for about a week and a half. We had a great Thanksgiving. Mom and Dad and our family went to Uncle Mel and Aunt Joyce's home. Which looks fabulous! They have a brand new kitchen and it is beautiful and spacious! After we enjoyed a great dinner, us ladies were all in the kitchen TOGETHER cleaning up and singing worship songs praising our God for who He is and all He does. What a great God and memory. 
Thanks girls! I loved the cake!
We had such a great time we were invited up to Leanne and Lyles home for the weekend. So of course we had to do a little Christmas shopping while we were in Traverse City. That was fun. Leanne and the girls made my birthday(37) very special by making me my favorite carrot cake. Harmony was really in the spirit with her antlers on. Manda wasn't to happy to get her picture taken again, oh well! Kristen was just to busy having fun with her cousins sledding. She loves to play outside! The snow was beautiful!
To finish off such a great Thanksgiving Weekend we dinner with Mom and Dad Sunday afternoon, and guess what? Mom made me another carrot cake. Thanks mom! I enjoyed everything and I thank God for the blessings He has given me!
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