THE BIBLE - OUR GUIDE

Well I am back in Welland, Ontario for Christmas and it is good to be home for a couple of weeks or more, depending on when the next work project begins out West.

Reading the Christmas story with Kris and Michelle and the kids last night reminded me once again of the great truth "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." May this life-transforming truth be your greatest experience and joy this Christmas.

Olie helping me read my part of the Christmas story

In the cab of my rock truck, posted just above the sun visor, is this small yellow sticker.

 The triangle with the exclamation mark in it is the symbol for caution. On the right is the symbol of a book to represent the service manual for the truck (which is missing in my truck). The label is to be a constant reminder to take caution to look in the service manual if you do not know how to do something or if you need information on anything.

For me this symbol is a constant reminder of the importance of the Bible in my life for teaching, guidance, explanation, understanding, and correction. Without the Bible I would not know about the fall of man into sin, God sending a Savior in Jesus Christ, faith to become a new creation in Christ, and the hope of eternal life which is not a deceptive hope but the only true hope after death. How can we not worship God and rejoice in Christ Jesus, especially at this time of year when we are reminded of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Like the coming of Spring, eternity is right around the corner. May you live 2014 in the light of an eternal eternity.

STILL ALIVE

Greetings family and friends. Yes, I am still alive and much looking forward to getting home for Christmas. Working in -40 degree weather can do that to a guy.

After the airport job I went to Ben and Ashley's in Nipawin and was off for 36 days. Getting to know Ben and Ashley and Vance on a family level was worth the time off.

Now I am working about 30 km West of  Lloydminster. Lloydminster is a single city in two provinces, bisected at the fourth meridian, with the largest border markers in the world, . (Commemorating Lloydminster's distinctive bi-provincial status, a monument consisting of four 100-foot survey markers was erected in 1994 near the city's downtown core.) The town I am working near is called Kitscody (population 967). We are building a pad to expand a hydro substation. I am driving a 40 ton Rock truck.

I also purchased the company truck I was driving as the company was getting rid of that truck and some other vehicles and machinery. So now I have wheels and also get a per-Diem amount for the use of my truck when I am working.

I am not sure how long I will be home for Christmas break but hope I can stay until mid-January. It would also be nice to take a holiday for a week somewhere in the hot Sun during that time but we will see if that works out.

I hope to see a number of you soon. Remember Spring is just around the corner, but the streets are a little longer out West.

May the truth of Jesus Christ our Savior coming to earth to save wretched sinners like you and me through His death and resurrection warm your hearts and cause your lips to move in worship to the God of Grace. Soon, very soon, we are going to see the King. Let that thought put a smile on your face today.