It's that time of the year...

Well, it is almost the end of 2005! It's the time of the year when people try to make new goals for the next year. And I think it is a very good thing to have goals. As a matter of fact - I think everybody should make goals!

But before you start thinking of all the great things you can do with 2006, take a look back at the great things you did in 2005. For example, how many times did you make somebody smile last year? 50? 250? More?

How many times did you help somebody feel better? 10 times? More?

How many times did you stop to pray to God? Weekly? Daily? More?

How many times did you sacrifice time or money for somebody else?

How many times did you read your Bible?

These are all things we all do sometimes (some more, some less). I think this is a great place to start setting new goals since these are the types of things we can take to Heaven with us!

We can't take our bodies, our money, our diplomas, our cars, our houses, or even our friends! The only thing we get to take is our character, our attitude, and our soul. So if we can set goals to make those things better, we will always be working on something that will last forever.

I know this seems like something we shouldn't have to think about, but we do. So when you think about 2006, don't forget to set the goals that really matter - the ones that have to do with your relationship with God!

See you all at my house Friday night!
Vince

Christmas Party Time!

Yep, it's that time of the year again... when you all buy me presents! So, I expect to see you all at Youth Group Wednesday night - presents in hand! OK, OK, you don't have to buy me a gift. No, really. I'm not foolin. I really don't expect you to bring a gift. All I want is to see YOUR SMILING FACE and that is all I need... tomorrow night - 7:00pm at the usual place. I will have drinks and snacks and you are allowed to wear Santa hats (I know you all secretly want to).

Oh, and YES - we are moved into our new house, I completed my bachelor's degree, and we had a great family vacation... so I have said MANY MANY thank you prayers and you are all included in those everytime! I love you all and I will talk more manana!!!