To Christmas Eve or Not to Christmas Eve

Hey, guys, we have a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m., and a winter storm warning until 9 p.m. From what I understand we're supposed to get 1-2 more inches of snow today, before giving way to rain.

I'm trying to decide if the weather warrants cancelling our Christmas Eve Candles, Carols and Christ service. It's supposed to stay above freezing long enough for people to get home, but even rain on top of all this snow and ice can be treacherous.

I take this call very seriously. I'm raring to go (or is it rearing to go - someone has to tell me the derivation of that phrase), but I don't want anyone getting hurt trying to get there, or while they're driving home. I hope things are clear cut enough that I can make the call by noon.

I'm planning to take communion to some of our seniors this afternoon. I really enjoy doing that. Here's hoping the weather cooperates!

A Foggy December Night in Portland

Tony Campolo at Warner Pacific

I'm excited! This morning, our youth pastor Garth Hamilton and I are driving over to Warner Pacific College to hear Tony Campolo in chapel. Tony is one of the best, and most difficult, speakers around. I don't mean he's hard to get along with, or a spiritual prima donna; it's just that the things he says and writes cause me to wrestle with things I've previously taken for granted... that kind of difficult.

I'll try to give you an update later. Have a great day! I love Portland!

One More Reason I Like Portland

Above: Portland. Below: Pittsburgh.

Hmmm... No I can't see any resemblance at all.

I probably won't be posting for a few days... maybe a week. I'm taking my computer in for an oil change and to rotate the tires. I should still be able to answer emails. Hint, hint.