During a recent Eastern Sierra visit and family vacation, had an early morning moment to cut loose on the Lower Owens River for a little fly fishing. Had a least 6 lands and several other hook ups. Beautiful scenery, great time with Johnny O, and fun just enduring the 14 degree temps.
A little video to show the landscape and experience...
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas 2012 is here!
This Christmas we are on the road visiting family and friends. Interesting time to watch the kids adjust and try some adventure in this. We enjoyed a delightful dinner prepared by my sis Donna and her husband John. Later in the evening we had a surprise visit by my brother in his uniform, taking a brief break from protecting and serving the community while they sleep. Lots of fun had by all and the anticipation by the kids for the coming of gifts was precious as it always is.
After nearly a month of contemplating Gods word towards a build up of Christmas, and after accepting and gifting this morning, I was reminded of the greatest gift in an unexpected way this morning. My son Sean reminded me of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a new way.
After opening a few gifts this morning, which included a cash gift, he retracted to a different room of the house and was tearful. I gave him a bit but then went to him and sat with him to see what was going on, thinking along the lines of disappointment towards the gifts he received. I could not have been more wrong. He explained to me sadly that he did not earn the money and that there are many that deserve it more.
I sat with him for a moment and realized he just gave me such a reminder of the Gospel of Jesus Christ from his own words. God gifted us all, with his most valuable possession in His Son, and we did not earn nor deserve it. He freely gave to undeserving sinners, which is all of us. It is only His Grace that we received such a gift, in Christ Jesus.
Rather than make this time with my son a theological experience and screw it up, I simply reminded him that his care and thought for others is a gift of Jesus, and his sharing this with his dad was my greatest reminder of Christmas this year. We both smiles and hugged for while and I got to watch his joy rebuild...
Thank you God for your providence and the unexpected gift this morning. My heart is full right now and wanted to share this with family and friends. Merry Christmas to you all and let the light of Jesus shine in your lives!
After nearly a month of contemplating Gods word towards a build up of Christmas, and after accepting and gifting this morning, I was reminded of the greatest gift in an unexpected way this morning. My son Sean reminded me of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a new way.
After opening a few gifts this morning, which included a cash gift, he retracted to a different room of the house and was tearful. I gave him a bit but then went to him and sat with him to see what was going on, thinking along the lines of disappointment towards the gifts he received. I could not have been more wrong. He explained to me sadly that he did not earn the money and that there are many that deserve it more.
I sat with him for a moment and realized he just gave me such a reminder of the Gospel of Jesus Christ from his own words. God gifted us all, with his most valuable possession in His Son, and we did not earn nor deserve it. He freely gave to undeserving sinners, which is all of us. It is only His Grace that we received such a gift, in Christ Jesus.
Rather than make this time with my son a theological experience and screw it up, I simply reminded him that his care and thought for others is a gift of Jesus, and his sharing this with his dad was my greatest reminder of Christmas this year. We both smiles and hugged for while and I got to watch his joy rebuild...
Thank you God for your providence and the unexpected gift this morning. My heart is full right now and wanted to share this with family and friends. Merry Christmas to you all and let the light of Jesus shine in your lives!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Da Wifeys 40th
My beautiful wife turned 40 on December 21, 2012. Had a great weekend celebrating her special day with dear friends and family in tow.
My niece was kind enough to help bring in the celebration by creating a video of some special photos that tell a story of Jenn.
See this video, celebrate her with all of us... We love you Jennifer and thank the Lord for the amazing ways you have touched us all in your life.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Greater Grace
If you are like me, you remembered Steve McQueen in such favorable ways. As a child, I had no idea of his life, his addictions, his background, and certainly not this story of redemption. I remember this cowboy, stuntman, moto rider, and all around fun actor that did it all. I am sure we all recall the most famous car chase scene in Bullet...
I love waking early and seeking various stories on the Gospel Coalition Blog and to my delight, I found this amazing nugget. Who knew? I surely did not know this story but what a delight to read it. Indeed, God gives the greater grace...
Click this attachment, read on and enjoy and hit the player button at the bottom for some cool tunes...
http://southerngospelyankee.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/greater-grace-a-story-of-god-redemption-and-steve-mcqueen/
I love waking early and seeking various stories on the Gospel Coalition Blog and to my delight, I found this amazing nugget. Who knew? I surely did not know this story but what a delight to read it. Indeed, God gives the greater grace...
Click this attachment, read on and enjoy and hit the player button at the bottom for some cool tunes...
http://southerngospelyankee.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/greater-grace-a-story-of-god-redemption-and-steve-mcqueen/
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