End of a year

Well, 2005 is almost over. We saw a lot of interesting things happen this year.


We lost some famous and infamous people:

A Pope died, and a new Pope was elected.
Peter Jennings passed away.
Johnnie Cochran in March.
Rosa Parks passed away in October.

We also lost Johnny Carson, Richard Pryor, Pat Morita, and Bob Denver.

We witnessed the struggle of Terri Shiavo, the release of Martha Stuart, and the destruction of the entire city of New Orleans.

We saw the White Sox win a world series.

From a personal aspect:

I saw two dear friends give birth to a beautiful baby girl.
I started writing a new book (which I still have yet to complete).
I was given the opportunity to grow and teach a great group of people.
I began the process of completing my Ministry degree.
I was able to baptize a friend.

This year has had it's ups and downs. They always do, don't they?

I pray that 2006 will provide great opportunities and experiences.
I pray that you (my faithful readers) will be blessed in many ways, and that you will use those blessings to in turn go out and bless others.
I pray that you would take the time to love yourself, love others, and love God.

best wishes,

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Armor of God

Ok so after trying to host this movie, i think i got it set. This is a video that i put together for one of my classes.

We were supposed to "teach" on a passage from Ephesians, I chose chapter 6, the armor of God.

I showed this video in order to establish the imagery that Paul was writing about.

Then I led a discussion as to why certain pieces of the armor are related to Godly characteristics. I think it went well.

Leave a comment to discuss your thoughts.




By the way, if you would like to have video on your blog, try YouTube. I tried many options and found them very easy and affordable (free).

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Merry Christmas

Holidays are strange for me. My family all lives in Indiana, I live in Ohio. Michelle's parents live in Texas. That certain "family- time" feeling just isn't there. Add to that the fact that I work at a juvenile detention center. They don't close for the holidays. So I will be spending my holiday working. I sound a little depressed. I do have much to be happy about though.

Today, Michelle and I had the honor and privilege of baptizing a very special person. Sara has been a part of the group that I lead on Monday nights. She has been asking questions and honestly seeking God, and she asked if Michelle and I would baptize her. It just so happens that her sister, Angela, wanted to be baptized as well. So we just got home from helping two sisters become sisters-in-Christ. They will do great things for the Kinddom, of that I am sure.
So, that is my Christmas.

I hope you are blessed today and able to bless others. May you have a wonderful holiday.

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