My Christmas Eve Thoughts:
1. I’m sitting here on my couch watching Beaux (my 8 yr old) play SONIC on our playstation 3 game system. Why didn’t we have these kinds of video game graphics when I was coming along. All we had was Atari and it had 1 joy stick and 1 button and we still thought we were in heaven. These kids today have it made!
2. I’m so glad Jesus came to Earth over 2,000 yrs ago to pay the price for my sin (and yours). My sermon yesterday was, “What if Jesus had never come?” Where would we all be today?
3. This is my first Christmas without my Dad…I sure do miss him. I can remember as a child how “Santa Claus” (my Dad) would get up in the middle of the night (usually 2 or 3 am) and bring our presents in while we were sleeping. Atleast he thought we were sleeping!
As I look back on those days I realize the greatest present he ever gave me was Jesus. We didn’t have alot of money, but you don’t have to have money to give Jesus away. Thanks Daddy for giving me the greatest gift that could ever be given…Jesus!!!
4. I hope this SONIC game blows up!!!
5. Anybody want to buy an 8 yr old? He’s real cheap!!! What about a 15 yr old? He’s even cheaper!!! Does the word FREE mean anything?
6. Common Ground Community Church is on fire!!! God has really blessed our church and we have the best congregation in the entire world. I’m one lucky pastor!!!
7. I miss my Mama too. OK, I’ll admit it…I’m the world’s biggest Mama’s baby! Sorry, men, I broke the man code.
8. Our 11 yr old dog, Carter, had to be put down this week. Wow, that was tougher than I thought it would be. Believe it or not, I did shed some tears! Sorry again, men, I know we’re not supposed to cry. Yeah, right!
9. I’m going to eat Christmas dinner with my in-laws tomorrow. Do I need to say anything else?
10. Went out to eat with my cousin John and his fiance’ Marie tonight. She’s pretty cool…still not sure about John, though. Just kidding John!!!
11. Folks, I need to lose some weight! I’m about 1 cheeseburger away from Jenny Craig. Lord, help me!!!
12. Did you folks know Alabama is #2 in college football recruiting for the upcoming year? Fear the Elephant!!!
13. God, I hope Hilliary don’t win the presidential election!!! Sorry, it doesn’t have a thing in the world to do with her gender.
14. This is why Jesus came…Luke 19:10.
I hope everyone has a great Christmas and may God bless each of you this next year.
Pastor Neal
