Rock Band, Part 2

We played Rock Band again last night and even though I was sick I just had to play. I played bass, tried guitar - my kids nixed anymore guitar playing for me after one try. And I sang. On Rock Band 2 there are some songs familiar to those of my generation, but very few. I think it would be great if they came out with a "Pop Band" or a 70's or 80's version for those of us who enjoyed that era of "rock." I'm hoping Santa will bring us one for Christmas this year!

Advent

Today begins the Advent Season. If you have never celebrated Advent or know nothing about its special place in the Christmas season, Mark D. Roberts has written a couple of lessons about the season. Advent Approaches is the first in this series of the Introduction to Advent and Advent Devotion: The Lighting of the First Candle follows. If you are unfamiliar with Pastor Roberts' works this is the perfect time to get to know his writings. You won't be disappointed.

Giving Thanks, Part 2

Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone. There was so much to be thankful for before Thanksgiving, but even more now that it has passed. My daughter-in-law's parents and brothers joined us for the first time and what fellowship we had with them! So for their coming into our lives and our truly becoming an extended family with them, I give thanks to God.

For all our children being home together for the first time in months, I thank God.

I am thankful that our house is large enough to be able to house so many guests.

Thank you, Lord, for your provision for us to have food to feed so large a crowd.

Thank you, Lord, for my daughter, daughter-in-law, my husband and my mother for doing all the cooking, cleaning and shopping since I was sick. (By the way, my daughter is an incredible cook! She does not give herself enough credit, though. She truly is MY Martha Stewart.) I am thankful for my son who also cooked over the weekend who is also a wonderful cook.

I am thankful for President George W. Bush who has kept our country safe from terrorist attacks on our soil for 7 years. (Although I believe the next administration will be tested by terrorists and will not be able to keep us safe, I pray they will.)

I am thankful for salvation that comes from God through the blood of Jesus.

I am thankful that there is so much to be thankful for that I can't possibly list them all!