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Why I am Thankful in ‘06

A constant refrain throughout the Bible is that of giving thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and this comes with the reminder that His love endures forever. Romans 1:21 paints a bleak picture of those who refuse to thank God for all He has done. Ungratefulness hurts—even God. I would much rather fall in the category of Paul who says in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice [a way of giving thanks] in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Here is a quick list of things that I am thankful for this year. It is certainly not an exhaustive list, but it touches on the main points.

I am thankful that I’m a forgiven Christian with an eternal hope.
I am thankful that I’m married to a believer and can raise our children in the Lord.
I am thankful that God brought us down to do God’s work in here in Brownsville.
I am thankful that I have been allowed to extend my ministry into Mexico at times.
I am thankful that God is blessing our church, and lives are being touched for Him.
I am thankful for the ministry we have and the new friends (and brothers) we have made.
I am thankful for all the love we have been shown and how we have been received.
I am thankful that we are expecting another child.
I am thankful even for the long weeks of Emily being on bedrest.
I am thankful because I now appreciate more what Emily does around the house!
I am thankful how we have been cared for with meals, babysitting, and encouragement.
I am thankful all of the new experiences we had this year.
I am thankful even for the times of testing and the lessons learned.
Most of all I am thankful that we serve a good God, who loves unconditionally.

What are you thankful for?

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Unsolved Mystery

Yesterday was a good Sunday. Until around 5 p.m. Rusty called from the church asking if I put away the laptop that we use on Sunday mornings. I told him that I just left it locked in the room like I always do so he could use it for youth group. He then told me that it's not there and it's not in the office. As things developed, it became obvious that there had been a robbery in the church. Four locked inside doors had been tampered with, and the thief(s) made it out with one laptop and one portable projector. It had to occur between 3:10 and 4:45 p.m. as the projector was still there when Nikki left her children's choir rehearsal and Rusty arrived at the later time. I am lucky that my guitar was not taken, since it was left on the stage in plain view of the robber. I am hoping these stolen items will turn up in a pawn shop somewhere and let the authorities know. It leaves a sick feeling in your stomach that someone would have the audacity to steal valuables from God's house. I mean, the laptop had a sticker on it that said "Jesus Loves You." For cryin' out loud! There have also been some cars in both parking lots that have been broken into recently. So we need to tighten up security. It's sad, but true. Nonetheless, God is blessing our congregation. Please remember us in your prayers.

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My Boys (first two anyway)

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