Friday, December 21, 2007

Merry Christmas!

In a day and age where saying Merry Christmas has become Taboo I say as loudly as you can in print MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

If you are like me Christmas is very busy. Very Busy! But what an amazing time of year! I am not a huge fan of Christmas Carols and the like, but believe me I am no Scrooge. What I love most about Christmas is Christ.

Now we all know that Christ was not born on December 25th. But it is the day that for centuries we have set aside to recognize the Incarnation of our Savior. What a great thought. I think the first chapter of John captures the spirit of Christmas the best. So let me just share that with you.

John 1:1-5; 14 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (literally and God was the Word). He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it....And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."

What a great truth. The Coexistent, eternal Son of the Living God, layed aside all the glory of heaven and put on himself human flesh so that He might redeem those who would believe.

I know it is cliche, but Jesus TRULY is the reason for the season! I pray that you would remember that simple fact this Christmas season.

From my family to yours: God Bless You This Christmas Season!


By His Grace and For His Glory,

Bro. Chad

My Thoughts about the World of Politics

Greetings everyone! I pray that all is well with you. In this edition of my thoughts, I want to share with you my thoughts about the world of politics. Particularly the race for President. Many of you who know me, know that I am very politically informed. If you do not know me, I believe the right to vote is a valuable right and it is my responsibility to be as informed as I possibly can be.

In my position as a Pastor I try to guard my opinions very closely. But this blog is all about my Opinions and thoughts.

For the first time in my voting life I have actually decided to get involved in a political campaign. I have contributed financially to this particular candidate and I have sent emails to some of my family and close friends introducing them to him. And now I sit writing a blog proudly informing all who read this blog of my total support for MIKE HUCKABEE for president.

I was initially interested in Mike because of his Southern Baptist Faith. He served as a Southern Baptist Pastor for 12 years. But as I began to research him as a political figure I came to find out that not only does he represent my believes on the very important social issues of our day (ie abortion, gay marriage, the significance of family etc) but he also represents my views on all the other major issues of our day (ie national defense, taxes, the economy etc)

I believe we have a candidate in Mike Huckabee, who not only can win the Republican Party Nomination for President, but can win the National Election for President. I believe he will be (if elected) a president of whom we can all be proud!

I don't want to banter on here, but I would just encourage you to give Mike Huckabee a strong look. If you don't find that He represents your beliefs or is what you are looking for in a President then by all means keep researching. But I believe you will find as I have, that Mike Huckabee is the man for the job.

I don't think Mike is the greater choice of several bad choices. He is a candidate that I can fully endorse!

I have a link to his website below. Please go check it out. But by all means regardless of where you come down on this issue. Be informed and Vote your Conscience!!!

Thanks for letting me delve into a very sensitive issue! I promise we will get back to the regular thoughts very soon!!

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Bro. Chad