Surprise!

Angie's mom setup a surprise birthday party for her. It was fun! We had planned to go over to Mom and Dads for supper to celebrate, but Angie was definately surprised to see a whole group of our friends show up right after dinner! The look on her face was priceless! We had a great time.

FREEDOM!

Today is my 2nd day of what I feel is freedom. Ive always been an enrepreneurially(say that fast 7 times) minded person, its in my family's blood. Jobs have been good to me and helped when I just needed to pay the bills, but during those times I was always planning to go on my own, doing what I loved to do.
For some this sounds incredibly scary Im sure, the security of relying on someone else to provide you with work, and depending on them to pay you, but for me, staying in a job can be just as scary or worse. Those people that have relied on the big 3 auto manufacturers for everything are now out in the cold. Ive been through something similar, where my boss came to us one day and said he was closing shop, and we needed to find something else in the next 3 weeks. I could have pannicked, but I had already been talking with my dad about partnering up with him. I now had a good reason to do so:), and the Lord was working in what couldve been terrible circumstances.
My point is this: Dont put your trust in your job, because it may not be there tomorrow. Consider what you would do if you lost your job. Have a plan.
Jesus Christ is the only one that can be depended on completely. I know from experience. The Lord has NEVER let me down, even sometimes when I wasnt relying on Him.
When I was in College there was a Christian band called the "Dime Store Prophets", and one of their songs has this line:
"Faith is an ocean you can walk on"
God wants us to rely on Him COMPLETELY, and that requires stepping out of what we see as our "boat". It may be a job, our bank account, our insurance policys, our parents, whatever. We need to step out of the boat daily, and walk toward JESUS.
Matthew 14:27-29
But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." And Peter answered Him and said,"Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." And He said, "COME!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
Kurt

Im going to be leaving My Job....

After a long time of praying and waiting, the right time has come for me to quit working at Baldwins Automotive. It has been a very good job, and God definately put us in the right place at the right time. Now he has led us to persue our Advantage Conferences business, and Green Cylinder Heads on a full time basis. God has also shown me some areas of ministry that I will be able to do with a more flexible schedule, and more time.
Our life over the past year has been a whirlwind, but I can honestly say that Ive grown in Christ more this year than in my entire life. My understanding of who God is, how He works, and what faith is really all about has really changed.
Please pray for us, it is very exciting, and we are boldly walking forward in Christ.
Kurt

Im a Binge reader

When it comes to novels, I confess that Im a binge reader. For example: Angie has been telling me for quite a while that I needed to read Ted Dekkers "Black, Red, and White" series of books. Friday evening after the kids were tucked in, Angie was sitting down to read a book, so I picked up "Black" and started to read. I crawled into bed around 3:30 am, having read all but a chapter. I would have finished it but I was having trouble focusing and I was out of coffee. Saturday evening, Angie wasnt feeling well, So I sat by her in bed and read over half of "red". Sunday was the same story, but I havent quite finished "Red" yet.
Im sure tonight ill read some more, and the series will be finished in the next several days.
Its excellent, by the way. If you like CS Lewis alegory, combined with a modern suspense/thriller, you will love these books.
Kurt

Winter has arrived!

We finally have had some cold weather and snow. I was beginning to wonder:). We have had several inches of snow in the past 10 days and the temps this week have been in the single digits to teens.

The girls have started going to Good News Club every Thursday afternoon. Our church started it this month as a new outreach for the community. It has been going very well, with plenty of kids. While the girls are gone, Angie gets to spend some one on one time with Caleb. They both really enjoy it.
Thats all for now....

Friends dont let friends go to Jiffy Lube!!

This is why I always cringe when someone tells me they take their cars to quick lube shops. Please take your car to a real mechanic, even for an oil change. Its not worth saving a few dollars, or at least you think you are. We get cars in all the time that were "serviced" by Quick lube shops, and we have to clean up the mess.
Here is a link you need to watch:
http://www.fordmuscle.com/blog/jiffy-lube-scam-caught-on-tape/112153
Kurt

Christmas pictures!

WAKE UP ITS CHRISTMAS!!

Natalie likes her new Bear

Hannah sleeping with here new doll

Natalies doll, and the necklace she made for her.

"BIBLE MAN is the BESTEST BESTEST Super hero EVER, EVER!", Caleb says. He's ready to go outside and ride his bike in full Bible man gear. Ill upload some video footage of it.

Bible man is really cool. The shows are like the old 60s batman and Power Rangers combined, except He fights evil with the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

Christmas dinner with Uncle Brad and Aunt Susan. The Green family tradition is steak and lobster tails. YUM! Angie and Susan made a great meal. Brad and I hanlded the protien.

We went to Ken and Judy's house on saturday. It was a great time, with a rousing game of rollout, and watching the "strongest man competition", because the bowl games were really lame. Natalie got her Bear from Grandma Taylor.

Grandma Taylor looking great!
My Uncle Ken reading the Christmas Story.

Christmas candy!

Yes, that is a 6 and 5 yr old with a big cup of melted chocolate!

Do you think we have enough chex mix and puppy chow??

Cookie decorating is a lot of fun for the kiddos.

December in Nebraska is always like this:)

Stocking time!

Joyful singing!

Caleb performs his role as "White Sheep" flawlessly.

Ready to perform!

What a stinker!

The girls decorating their little tree.

Date Night

Angie and I went out on a date tonight, and went to the movie,"A night at the Museum". It was a really fun movie. Your kids will really like it too. Other than a couple evolution references it is really a clean movie.

NCC Christmas Program 06

Here is the link to our Christmas program this year. In the beginning there is some boring stuff I should have edited out, and I obviously was mostly interested in my kids:).
enjoy.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3231562776353449030

The Symbols of Christmas