‘Twas the night before Christmas and up before the sun, was Trey Morgan to get his morning run. The rest of us Morgan’s were all snug in our beds, while visions of the World Series still danced in our heads. The year 2011 brought lots of change and fun, and the Morgan Family found themselves always on the [...]

Our Soldier is home for Christmas. A hug from Mom.

Lea and I spent the day talking about the Black Friday deals we wish we could get. There were several things that caught our eye, but none were worth getting up at 3 a.m. on Friday to go get them. Seems like every year Lea and I talk about not spending “as much” on gifts [...]

I remember making a Christmas “wish list” every year when I was a kid. I also remember how many times I’d add things to my list that I knew Santa wouldn’t bring … but just in case I added them anyway.  My two youngest sons (Connor & Cooper) still make wish-lists, while our oldest (Taylor [...]

Anytime someone mentions a Christmas play, I can’t help but think of the story about Wally. It’s my favorite Christmas story ever. I’m not sure where the story originated, but do know that I wish I had a heart like Wally’s. Here’s the story: For years now whenever Christmas pageants are talked about in a [...]

Did you know that this year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, America will spent, 470.4 billion dollars? 470.4 billion. Here’s the amazing part, that is 11 million dollars every minute from Black Friday until Christmas Day. This is the time of year when everyone goes a little shopping crazy and buys a little too much, despite [...]

With some of you starting your Christmas shopping early this year, I thought I’d help you out on some of your “man gifts.” Men are pretty easy to buy for, but at the same time, nothing is easier that screwing up a gift for the dad, husband or man in your life. Trust me, here [...]

“This” might possibly be the WORST Christmas present in the world. Unless, of course, you’re buying it for your mother-in-law, that person who drives you nuts or that person at church who does nothing but complain. “This” was the funniest communion story I’ve ever read. I have no idea how I would have handled that [...]

According to the American Consumer Credit Council, the average American will spend a whopping $791 on Christmas this year. Most of what will be purchased for this year’s Christmas will go on a credit card. The average American will carry credit card debt of $8562 by the end of the year. OUCH! STOP feeling like [...]

TEN THINGS I ENJOYED DOING THIS CHRISTMAS (just for Brian) Seeing my mom and dad. Playing card games. Relaxing. Turning off my cell phone. NOT eating fruitcake. Watching my boys open their presents. Playing in the snow. Hanging out in the mountains with 3 families from church. Learning to play Wii golf and Wii bowling. [...]

I really wanted to share with you what I thought Christmas was all about. But I couldn’t explain it any better than a kid named Linus Van Pelt. So I’ll let him tell you in less than two minutes… Wishing all my blogging friends a very Merry Christmas!!!

Okay, so I thought they were funny!

I’m sure Max Lucado is an avid reader of my blog so I must apologize to him up front … I have a confession to make. I absolutely loved your first two books, “God Came Near” and “No Wonder They Call Him the Savior,” but after those two all your other books paled in comparison. [...]

Growing up, my family had a lot of Christmas traditions. There was the annual reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” lots of games and every year my dad would say, “Let’s wait until after Christmas to open these presents” just to get a scream out of us kids. Christmas Eve night was when we’d [...]

I saw “It’s A Wonderful Life” for the first time Saturday afternoon. Yea, I’m a little slow, but what a fantastic movie! George Bailey directly or indirectly touched a lot of lives. My friend Billy Wilson has written a favorite book of mine called, Zuzu’s Petals (Our Wonderful Life with God). I’ve read the book [...]

Still wondering what to get your kids this Christmas? Here are 5 perfect gifts that will really last a life time. THE GIFT OF A GOOD MARRIAGE: I wish as parents we’d realize that a vital marriage between you and your spouse is the best gift you could ever give your kids. It’s better than [...]

I love fruit. I love cake. So tell me, please, why do I hate fruitcake? It is my Christmas kryptonite. I cannot stay in the same room with it. I cringe when I am offered a slice. Should I be truthful or polite? “You’re not going to let that inside this house!” my stomach warns [...]

I enjoy Christmas movies. It is a tradition in our household to watch certain Christmas movies every year together. We have our favorites and tend to watch the same ones over and over. It got me to thinking about what my favorite Christmas movies are. Shrek the Halls was sure funny this year, but it’s [...]

I was playing with Microsoft’s Movie Maker and didn’t realize how simple it was to make a video. So I made this for Lea. There are about 19 years that go by in this two minute video. You can probably tell which pictures are the old ones. I’ll warn you upfront, it’ll be a little [...]

Yea, it’s that time of year again. Christmas! At least in my book “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” I have always loved Christmas, especially as a kid. I know it’s a little early for some, but not for me. Call me warped, but I actually had Christmas music going in my office [...]

Saw “Night at the Museum” this weekend. Loved it. Well worth the time and money. If you’re looking for a holiday movie to watch … this one is for the whole family. I always want to put a plug in for a good clean movie. —————————————————— Go Cowboys: I’ll be in Dallas for Christmas with [...]

I grew up in a large family with little money. There were 9 of us in all. I had 5 sisters and a brother. My family survived on the one check my dad brought home each week. $114 a week to take care of all nine of us. Christmas’ were the best. We’d start asking [...]

My favorite Christmas story ever is about a young boy named Wally. I don’t know Wally, but I’d sure like to have a heart like his… Here’s the story: For years now whenever Christmas pageants are talked about in a certain little town in the Midwest, someone is sure to mention the name of Wallace [...]

Here’s a list of a few items that people said was their worst Christmas gift ever… 10. SELF IMPROVEMENT GIFTS – Nothing says, “I love you” like giving your wife a thigh-master, exercise video or diet book. Even if the package is adorned with multiple bows, it is impossible to give a gift of this [...]