From Mikey’s Funnies:

We cannot prevent the storms in our lives, but we can dance in the puddles.

December is the month when the kids begin to discuss what to get Dad for Christmas. Some insist on a shirt; others a pair of socks, and the argument always ends in a tie.

The 4 stages of man: He believes in Santa Claus. He doesn't believe in Santa Claus. He is Santa Claus. He looks like Santa Claus.(I’m in stage 4!)

~ The grace of God is the mending glue for broken hearts.

~ A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart.

Nancy and I took a vacation between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Gone for a couple of days we were glad to see grandson Abe when we arrived home.  Abe took one look at grandma and flew to her arms.  He gave me a smile.

A little while later he went to Nancy again to hold him.  He gave me a smile.

A third and fourth time he ran to Nancy to hold him.  And again I got a smile.

Grandma’s are special.  Grandpa’s not so much!

One of the joys about Christmas is being with the ones you love.  You enjoy your family.  God enjoys you.

God  loves you.  You can’t do anything to make him love you more or love you less.

Not only that He made you in His image.  Yes, we are all a bit tarnished.  But if you look carefully you will see that image in every one you meet.

Take time to enjoy God and His family.

Pastor Rick