Annual Christmas Blog

Well here we are another Christmas eve and I thought I would ramble for awhile. In the secular world this is that special time of year that seldom lives up to the expectations we load the season down with.For somany people it is just not possible to live up to the hype of what has become the most commercialized evdnt in the country, Especially in the current state of our country and the world when so many are suffering.

Wouldn't it be beter if we could turn back to the true reason for the season. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but hase everlasting life John 3:16.Now I don,t want this blg to become a discussion about whether or not Jesus was really born in December because I find that irrelevant. The Lord knows my heart and He knows I am celebrating the birth of my savior. Whatever pagan origins may have once existed areno longer relevant today. On Christmas we celebrate the greatest gift the world has evedr known. Jesus became man and live the only sinless life ever known so that He might pay the price to restore us to righteousness. There has never beennor will ever be another sinless Human being. Only Jesus could become the perfect sacrifice to win the battle over sin death and hades.

One thing I find rather interesting is the fact that we celebrate our saviours birthday by giving each other presents.it is a good thing He loves is so much.
Sometimes I look around and wonder just what has happened to this once great and God fearing country. It seems we do n ot even fear God enough to respect Him in His own house. Humility and respect seem to have become biblical characteristics that don't translate into our actual lives,

It has been a somewhat emotional difficult year for me. It will be the first year since wse adopted Rosemarie that she will not be here with us, On the plus side we do have Xavier and Tapanga our grandchildren who we love greatly. My Father passed a little overa year ago and I still dont know how I feel about that.

I lost my Pastor this year." Pastor Rick if this somehow makes it to you " I love you brother" For a time I was upset with you but only because I didnt really know how much you meant to me until your werent there for me anymore. I really could have used some face time this past week. I still tear every time I think about you.
The whole thing surely made me reevaluate things and ultimately decided I live for God not for man or any of their preconceived notions. I am a Bapticostal and proud of it . I evangelize to win souls for God and pray in tongues when I really want to draw close to the Lord. I know it limits my chances for ministry but I refuse to b elieve the gifts ended with the apostolic age and the Bible seems to say otherwise. I have chosent to believe the whole Bib le not just the convienient parts.
To my many friends at LFC I do miss many of you, Ralf, Bill Ryan Pete and on and on but just as I pray for all of you please pray for me also.

If there is one thing I miss but that also gives me hope for the future of our country it is the wonderful group of youths I have been honored to know and to teach, although I learned more than I ever taught. Chris, Isaac, Mathew Miss Walton(sorry that your first name escapesme right now. Sierra. Chelsea Jen. You guys and girls are the future. I hope and pray you represent Christ just a little better than your adlt counterparts have. Nor can I forget Serina Klotz Becca Meskowitz and Liz Ciccarella Your the best. You guys let me know God still has a plan for this country. Lisa Janet Diane tghank you for the mentoring positions you took in Eileens life. We were both blessed because of it, There are many more names I am missing but Ive rambled enough.
For anyone still readingplease make sure you take some time this Christmas to remember the reason for the season. Jesus Christ my Lord and saviour, my all in all the reason for everything, Had He not come to earth and laid down His life for us nothing else would matter.

Be Blessed In the name of Jesus
Hugh