I wrote in a previous post about having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. That’s not the case anymore. I’m fully in the spirit of the season and ready to celebrate Christmas. Over the years I’ve picked up a number of tricks that help me get into the spirit. This year going to […]
Archives for December 2008
The Christmas Spirit
As I get older, it seems I have to work a little harder to get into the Christmas spirit each year. Last year, I never really felt Christmassy. So, I’m thinking strategically about what I need to do to put myself in the correct posture to receive the spirit of Christmas. Before I share my […]
December 11, 2008 by 14 Comments
Do We Follow the Bible or Jesus?
I’ve been thinking a lot about what Jesus means in Matthew 5:17-20. He calls his disciples to a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees. How is this possible? I think it’s possible by following Jesus and his interpretation of Scripture as articulated through is words and embodied by his deeds. What is the difference […]
December 3, 2008 by 24 Comments
Longhorn Calf
While we were down at the ranch, we were hoping that one of the longhorns would give birth to her calf. We missed it by two days.
December 2, 2008 by 1 Comment
Catching Up and Twitter vs. Blogs
We had a great week down in the Austin area. My parents live in Liberty Hill and we spent the week at their ranch. The boys never left the ranch for the entire week. They were occupied by Gator rides through the woods, playing with the dog, feeding the cows, and exploring for rocks. We […]
December 1, 2008 by 9 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons