Christmas has not always been a great time of the season for me, but this year it is different. I haved decided to practice simplicity in my decorating and not be stressed out by comparing my decorating to others. I am excited to have Christmas in our home this year as last year we were in Vietnam and it was so different. Matt and Jesika are coming home together with thei two dogs, Niko and Griffen, so that should e some fun.

I have been reading a book by Brennan Manning titled “The Signature of Jesus”. It has been a very thought provoking book and has challenged me greatly as he talks about radical discipleship. He talks alot about simplicity and seeking God is the only thing worth doing in this life. He has some great practical ways in which to practice God being at the core of your being. It is remarkable what this does for my life as I center on the core of my life and being connected to Jesus. It is amazing and I am so grateful for the continued movement toward Jesus and the different it is makinh in our life and the peace that captivates our life as we know that God loves as completely and passionately and there is nothing we can do to change that. Letting go of our ourselves and giving ourselvies over to him 100 percent.

Connected with Berk and Mel this weekend and congratulated them on their engagenent. I am hoping to do premarriage sessions with them to give them a great start right from the beginning.

The concept that each person is created in the image of God is totally captivating to me and makes me realize that nobody is not loved and created with intentionality and value. What a honor.

Continue to seek God with all of tour heart and lean not on your own understanding. He makes ours paths straight and we need to make sure we are connected to him to make the right decision. But overall we need to make sure we are in a right relationship with Christ before we can even begin to minster to others ”Love is the answer”Continue to walk facing in the direction of Jesus. He will give you want you need to make the changes in your life. I know, because he does that to me.