Admissions Intern Christmas Party...

This morning I had my whole staff/ interns over for breakfast for our annual intern Christmas party. It was a great time. We ate breakfast, John and Luke led us in Christmas singing, had a white elephant gift exchange and had some great fellowship. Luke was in charge of making the waffles (notice the mess he made in the picture).


They are all a blessing in my life. It was a great morning!

*Today I'm thankful for the Admissions Office!

Here are two pictures from this week at work. The top picture is two guys that I work with. The one next to me: Nate Scroggins is the Director of one of our Master's programs at the school. Jason the one across from me oversees our DEEP and CPS programs. I have enjoyed working with these two this year. The Lord used Nate to convict me about getting baptized and Jason has become a good friend and confidant to me. It's such a joy to work with people you really like.
The other picture is two of my favorite kids Ivy and Tate visiting me at work.

*Today I am thankful that it's Friday!!!

Life is Short...

I was thinking this morning about the last few weeks. I have been tired with all the busyness. This time of year is one of celebration and a time to be thankful but it's always so busy. Ive had a lot to blog about but have been too busy and tired to do it.

In the last two and a half weeks I have attended three funerals. Life is short. They were all celebrations of life. This has made me think about my life. What would people say about me if I died? More than that what does my life reflect? What am I doing with my time and money? Is it bringing the ultimate glory to God? It also reminds me not to waste a moment...be thankful for everything, tell people I love them and appreicate them, be thankful for everything, don't waste time, be a light, and be thankful for everything.

I read this today and loved it so I will share it:
Once I heard a song of sweetness, And it filled the morning air.
Sounding in it's blest completness, Like a tender pleading prayer;
And I sought to find the singer, where this wondrous song was borne;
And I found a bird quite wounded, Pinned down by a cruel thorn.

I have seen a soul in sadness, While it's wings with pain were furled.
Giving hope, and cheer, and gladness that should bless a weeping world.
And I know that life of sweetness, Was of pain and sorrow borne.
And a stricken soul was singing, With it's heart against a thorn.

You are told of One who loved you, Of a Saviour crucified.
You are told of nails that held Him; And a spear that pierced His side.
You are told of cruel scourging, Of a Saviour being scorn.
And He died for your salvation with His brow against a thorn.

You "are not above the Masters." Will you breathe a sweet refrain?
And His grace will be sufficient, When your heart is peirced with pain.
Will you live to bless His loved ones, Though your life be bruised and torn.
Like the bird that sang so sweetly, With it's heart against the thorn.

*Today I am thankful for my my rear warmers in my car! (I am ready for summer again!)

Would You Rather Wednesday?!?!?

Would you rather have a Christmas party for 5 nights straight that you are required to attend or not have any Christmas parties to go too?!?!?


*Today I am thankful for my big fuzzy blanket that keeps me warm.

TMC commercial with J MAC

This commercial was created for our your end show last year. If you are a fan of John MacArthur you will love this!

*Today I am thankful for Christmas music!

Would You Rather Wednesday?!?!?

Would you rather live in a world where hugs were replaced by grabbing a person's nose and squeezing it or where all friendship disputes were settled by a dance off?!?! Death is not an option. (things to consider: if you don't have rythmn you will be a LOSER all the time and noses can be disgusting)

*Today I am thankful for my thoughtful, sweet,gerous and compassionate roommate!

Reasons why I LOVE Thanksgiving break...

*Sleeping in
*The meal (AND leftovers...thanks Patty and Dawn!)
*Lots of reading
*Creating cards
*Seeing Ivy
*Movie with Hugh ("Quantum of Solace"...it was aight)
*staying up late
*catching up on TiVo
*working out with Tricia
*watching football with Luke
*Christmas shopping (this was minimal people...I dont do the crowds)
*a clean house
*putting up Christmas decorations
*talking with a lot of friends
*making chili and cornbread...it was good!
*re-doing my blog!

*Today I am thankful for a couple of days off so I could get all the previous things listed done!