The Countdown to Christmas

Well here we are but 25 days away from Christmas. Hard to fathom another year draws to a close. So as I wrote in my last post ,I will list off some of my favorite Cd's of Christmas and will, starting tomorrow, tell you why I love the ones I list . Plus each day I will reflect on my favorite Christmas memories and list movies and T.V specials and books that played a part in my Christmas traditions and still do. God bless .

Update ..to the Minute ...Almost

Well here are some quick updates .
My wife and I celebrated our 21st anniversary on the 14th of this month. Quiet time , we went out to dinner and just enjoyed each others company .
Then on the 15th I turned 45. Yes I was married a day before my birthday . Great really because as I get older it will always help me remember . OK just kidding.
My oldest son is going to be baptized Sunday.
We got walloped by a heavy storm today and it took almost 3 hours to dig out our drive way.
Well that is all the news worth commenting on . Soon it will be countdown to Christmas. My next post I will list my all time favorite Christmas CD's . Till then don't hold your breath , my tip for the day.

The Messiah Draws Nigh...

Well with the election to the south of me it seems the messiah will be announced tonight. Yes that statement is full of sarcasm. But it seems to me as I have watched Obama's followers , there is almost a messianic quality to the passion they have for his candidacy. However realistically there is no way he can deliver the promises he has talked about , nor will his empty rhetoric work once he has to run the most powerful country in the world . With all the turmoil going on in the world , I think McCain would be the better choice but the Bush shadow has lingered over Obama's rise to the throne. On a level playing field I really believe McCain would mop the floor with Obama. What bothers me the most about his candidacy and probable ascension to the White House, is that we have a man who supports not only abortion , a crime against humanity but a man who publicly supports infanticide . But if he is elected the bottom line is God is still on the throne and Christ is still king and one day unless Obama changes his views and repents , he will answer for his positions on abortion and the promotion of gay rights . May the Lord indeed change this mans mind on these issues and bring him wisdom that comes form the one who is the truth , the life and the way .

Actions Speak LouderThan Words....

We all have seen the commercials on TV. You know , the ones talking about children in absolute poverty , struggling to survive . We say how sad and then walk out to the kitchen to pop our popcorn in our microwave and then sit down to watch some make believe show that at times moves us to tears or we laugh ourselves silly forgetting the suffering , wanting to drown it out. Well my family finally sponsored a little girl and all I can say is , Lord forgive me for waiting so long . Actions speak louder than words and its time we act out of love and give these little ones hope .So go on World Vision , Compassion or Children Christian Fund and reach out and give,it will change your heart.

Just Because ...

Why do we buy stuff that we really don't like? Is it just habit or mind control perhaps! Just kidding, but when I'm driving and I pass a Tim Horton's ,I always feel compelled to get a coffee . I must admit I'm a weak man without caffeine , temptation stay away . However since I have had "good" coffee , I realize that Tim's is a habit more than good coffee. I know I step on sacred ground with Canadians but after drinking Just Us and T.A.N's , the bottom line for me is its just not that good. Granted it will do in a pinch but that's about it. So don't hate me for not liking Tim's but that's the way I see it or should I say taste it .....

Can We Trade , Please...

With both the US and my country , Canada , going to the polls , I have one thing to say . Can we trade candidates , please . The more I listen to McCain and Palin , I wish they were running here compared to the retreads we have . I don't think they will win with the American public gasping over the so called "second coming ", but I know one thing , Sarah Palin will be a force to reckon with in years to come . Palin for Prime Minister I say !

In from the Cold

Its been a little while but I have just returned to work , having been off for over a year . Its been a bit strange returning to a job I normally would have stayed away from like the plague . However winter is fast approaching and its not like a line up of potential employers knocking at my door.Its back to custodial for now. I know as a christian we are to do all as if we are working for the Lord but its hard when its not what you want or the pay is so little . But I will endeavor to work well and make the best of the situation.