If you visit this blog from time to time, you have learned of Peyton, our first grandchild. He is the son of Josh and Kate and is 15 months old. He dominated the Christmas season when we had the privilege to be with him. He never stops until he sleeps, so times are changing.

Nick and Meredith are having a baby GIRL. I believe I recently informed you they are having a baby. Our entire family, including Peyton, went to the doctor with them and experienced the doctor informing all of us at one time, “It appears to be a girl” At this stage, he is 90% sure and believes that is exactly what God has in store. The projection at this time is that the baby will arrive sometime during the last couple of weeks of May.

On Christmas Day, Josh and Kate informed the family they are going to have another baby! Her projected delivery will be at the end of August or about Game #1 of the season. So we are all thrilled with the news.

So before Peyton is two years old, we will have three grandchildren. Oh my, next Christmas will be something else. What do I think about all this? My statement to the kids is, “Keep those babies coming … lots of them!”

Thank God for life … He is good.

I am convinced that 2007 will be a God moment for your life. I believe it will be that for my life. The Lord wants to use every day and every year in our lives to demonstrate Himself to us.

Even though I have no clue how that will shake out in my own life at this point, I am confident God will move profoundly. Why do I believe this? God is always faithful. It is my goal to always be available to God. I am available to God right now.

It is my prayer that you will initiate being available to God. When you do, the Lord will give you a God moment this year. I believe there will be many of those moments when God shows Himself strong in and through your life.

Available…

Real life returns to each of us today. Expectations, meetings, along with the good, bad, and ugly created in days while away from such a strenuous schedule. Yes, real life returns today.

Hey though, it is a new year: Happy New Year! Welcome to a new moment in our lives that God has for each of us in 2007. It is a great day and a great moment for each of us. I just pray for a little more normal year for me this year, whatever normal is in my life anymore.

I felt like I was a bull-rider in 2006! Nothing was easy (not that it ever is) in 2006. I was on an emotional roller coaster with building projects, schedule, life, family, and other matters. I knew God was with me through it all, but I am no bull-rider! However, 2006 was not my first rodeo either!

Okay, let’s get ready– Are you ready? One moment at a time, one meeting at a time, one day at a time. We cannot resolve everything today, so let’s not try. Frustration will be your destiny because many people will have to buy out Starbucks to get started by Friday!

Good luck making it through today.