The reason for the season
0 Comments Published by Nincompoopery has ensued on Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 10:14 PM.
I was going to write a big blog about how we need to love our fellow man and how Christmas has been commercialized. But, then I realized I was sick of people (including myself) complaining about all that. The best way to change the tide isn't by complaining about the way the tide is coming in but by redirecting it. So here it goes:
My reason to sing during December and during all other months is Jesus Christ. He died for me so that I wouldn't have to pay the price. I love Him above any other and to Him I will always lift my voice. That is all I have to say.
I'll be home for Christmas
0 Comments Published by Nincompoopery has ensued on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 10:13 AM.
I drove down to Fort Collins, Colorado from Parker on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, it snowed. Then it snowed. And it also...snowed. For the past couple of days I was somewhat worried that I wouldn't be able to get back home for Christmas. Though the worry was in my mind, I still had a lot of fun. Being snowed in may seem bad but at least I'm not stuck inside on other circumstances. When I say "other circumstances" I mean zombie attacks, acid rain, etc. I really do love being with all my friends in Fort Collins, but not enough to miss out on my family Christmas.
On a side note, the title for the seventh Harry Potter book was announced yesterday. I am excited.
Please Come Home
2 Comments Published by Nincompoopery has ensued on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 10:45 PM.
Well I woke one morning Found you staring down at Me
You said "I'll take my share now, Father please"
And you took your money And you took your leave
You drilled My heart and turned your back on Me
And you hit the town
And you hit the bottle hard
You race 'round in your fancy cars and you blow all your money
On brothels, beds, and bars
Before you know your broken times get hard
I still stand here waiting
With My eyes fixed on the road
And I fight back tears and I wonderIf you're ever coming home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
So please come home
And now you've hit bottom
All those open doors have shut
And you're hungry stomach's tied in knots
But I know what you're thinking
That you troubled Me enough
Nothing could ever separate you from My love
I still stand here waiting
With My eyes fixed on the road
And I fight back tears and I wonder
If you're ever coming home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
Yes and I'll be right here waiting
Till you come around the bend
And I run to you and hold you close
Won't let go again
So please come home
Please come home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
So please come home
You said "I'll take my share now, Father please"
And you took your money And you took your leave
You drilled My heart and turned your back on Me
And you hit the town
And you hit the bottle hard
You race 'round in your fancy cars and you blow all your money
On brothels, beds, and bars
Before you know your broken times get hard
I still stand here waiting
With My eyes fixed on the road
And I fight back tears and I wonderIf you're ever coming home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
So please come home
And now you've hit bottom
All those open doors have shut
And you're hungry stomach's tied in knots
But I know what you're thinking
That you troubled Me enough
Nothing could ever separate you from My love
I still stand here waiting
With My eyes fixed on the road
And I fight back tears and I wonder
If you're ever coming home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
Yes and I'll be right here waiting
Till you come around the bend
And I run to you and hold you close
Won't let go again
So please come home
Please come home
Don't you know son that I love you
And I don't care where you've been
So please come home
Perseverance
0 Comments Published by Nincompoopery has ensued on Monday, December 04, 2006 at 8:35 PM.
It's amazing how the Christian life works. There are always times of despair and drudgery but we eventually come back to a point where we are filled with God's joy. I've recently come out of one of these times where I didn't feel in tune with God. It is so encouraging to know that if we keep pressing on and never give up hope, He will continue to draw us back to Him. I want to encourage anyone who is going through one of these tough times to hold on to hope and faith. It will be over. And when it is, God's joy will seem just as new and wonderful as it did the day you decided to live for Him. Press on.
