A Christian New Year's Resolutions

How can I use the New Year to better serve my Lord?
I’ll read my Bible every day, and be more in accord.
I’ll find new ways to serve others; I’ll love my neighbor, too.

I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get" in everything I do.
I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at; angry feelings I’ll discard;

I’ll try to love my enemies, even though it’s hard.
In the new year, I’ll lift people up, instead of putting them down.

I’ll fill my heart with love and joy, and never wear a frown.
I’ll let go of my worries; I’ll put it all in His hands;

I’ll repent and try to sin less, and obey all His commands.
These new year’s resolutions are difficult, at best,

But there’s something I can do each day that will put my soul at rest:
I’ll love my Lord with all my heart, with all my mind and soul,

And if I do that essential thing, all the rest will be in control.

By Joanna Fuchs

Changes

Don't let the dust settle on anything, that's me. Heavy rotation, that's my life (um, but not with you Brian). I think I change blog designs almost (ALMOST) as much as I change purses and move furniture! Why get into a rut? There's so many cool things to discover out there...step outside of your box!

Because

You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling cloths,

lying in a manger.

Luke 2:12

"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds my future; and life is worth the living just because He lives."

Out of the mouths of babes

OK ~ so I've thought long and hard over this decision. I normally don't place other children on my blog (parental reasons) but I just had to show this video that I made for our kids' Christmas program. While I love all of the responses, I have to admit that my favorite clip is the last one. It is too cute!

The Elves are in the Hill House!

Just had to do this for my out-of-state family. Aunt Carol Jean and Mama, this one's for you:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1764247373

Just the facts, Ma'am

For those of you who have yet to meet my husband, Brian has the DRIEST humor in the known world! Our family went grocery shopping the other day, crazy for the Saturday before Christmas but it had to be done. We were getting some bananas when this "sweet" older lady approached us. She was greatly concerned about the small size of some of the bananas. When she questioned me about them, I respectfully told her that they were plantains and they are meant to be small. She became so flustered and once again questioned me ~ this time about whether they were edible or not. Brian popped up at this point and replied, "Little monkeys eat them" and then we walked away. You should have seen her face!

A Christmas Laugh

We had our children's Christmas program Sunday night. As the preacher's wife, the duty of children's choir director fell on my lap. No problem...just write a few lines for each child, have the kids sing a couple of songs, throw in a song for the congregation to sing, add a diddy with our kids playing their handbells (oh yes, we may be a small time Church but we have BIG time talent), and don't forget the mini movie.

I got CHILLS just watching the kids transform from a group of 13 nervous wrecks (ages 3 to 12) to a true performing troup! They were perfect!

The only thing I regret is that I didn't have it taped.

Maybe next year; I'll have to make myself a sticky note, right Mom?

Here are three excerpts from our mini movie.

That's my kids ~ honest to the core!