The Beginning...

About a week ago my wife, Michelle, and I were attempting to have a conversation with each other in our drafty old house after I had come home from work. Sometimes, our 4 children do not have the same plans. Our daughter was walking around the house singing Christmas carols, one son was following us around constantly asking us how to spell Christmas words, our youngest son was not feeling well, and our oldest son was just thrown into the Christmas chaos. Suddenly both Michelle and I realized that we were living a scene from “It’s A Wonderful Life.” I have to admit – it was hilarious!!! We had a good laugh!

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is such a good movie. It is becoming a Christmas tradition in our home to have the whole family sit down and watch it. My favorite moment in “It’s A Wonderful Life” is at the very end when all the people come to help George and then the telegraph comes in from Sam Wainwright and Harry shows up. The closing scene always brings tears to my eyes. I think it must be because George fully realizes how much of an impact he has had on others. I have to admit that my heart yearns to make this type of impact on people. I have come to understand that I can do this by following my heart to serve others. In fact, I am beginning to see this become a reality in my life. There are just too many ways to explain right now, but I hope to expand on this in the future.

I believe that the reason for the Christmas season, Jesus Christ, is the One who has instilled in me the heart to serve others. By serving others, I am able to share just a small portion of what He has done for me. Amidst all the craziness of this time of year I am stopping to remind myself that this really is a wonderful life!

I am new to blogging and this is just the beginning of me learning how to write well. Please come along on my journey.