Well, Dat's The End Of Dat!

Congratulations to the entire Who Dat Nation! After 43 years of futility, the New Orleans Saints are world champions, defeating the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17 in Superbowl XLIV!

Now with the Superbowl behind us--here are some musings from America's national holiday...

Concerning the halftime show--let's just say "I won't get fooled again"...My favorite commercials from Super Sunday--Snickers with Betty White & Abe Vigoda, Brett Favre as Superbowl MVP in the year 2020, the little kid protecting his mama and his Doritos, and Audi's eco-friendly "Green Police". But my absolute favorite Superbowl commercial is below. I think it's brilliant!

Superbowl XLIV

One of the nation's favorite holidays is almost upon us--Superbowl Sunday! With that in mind, arm yourself with knowledge about the big game, with this great article by
K. Jessie Austin at Associated Content.

Enjoy and may the best team win!



Fun Facts About The Superbowl

Whether you like football or not, it's still fun to impress your friends and family with your infinite knowledge of Super Bowl trivia. In fact, if you don't like football, it will give you something to do during the game to entertain yourself while everyone else watches. Plus not all of the commercials can be as good as expected, so when a lame one comes on your fellow partygoers will be happy someone is there to fill the lull with interesting facts.

On the Monday following Super Bowl Sunday, 6 percent of Americans will call in sick from work. Also on that Monday the sales of antacids will increase by 20 percent. Remember to keep that in mind while you are choosing your Super Bowl Snacks, or buy your antacid ahead of time.

A popular snack consumed by football fans is guacamole. On Super Bowl Sunday these fans will eat around 8 million pounds of it. And they're not eating it by itself; they are eating it with 14,500 tons of chips to dip into it.

Another popular way to dine while watching the game is on the grill. Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular winter grilling day of the season. All together, football fans will probably spend around $50 million on food during the 4 days leading up to the Super Bowl.

Most people will spend Super Bowl Sunday at some sort of party or get together, as only 5 percent of Americans will watch the game by themselves. The average number of people at a Super Bowl Party is 17.

How popular is the Super Bowl? Very popular. 9 out of the 10 most viewed television programs of all time have been Super Bowl games.

Everyone knows the most exciting part of the Super Bowl is watching all the new commercials. Budweiser has been the sole Super Bowl advertiser from the beer category for 13 years.

The Super Bowl has started at or around 6pm Eastern Standard Time since the 1980's.

The only other day of the year with more alcohol-related car accidents than Super Bowl Sunday is St. Patrick's Day...

During the football season over 700.00 footballs are made for official NFL use. 72 of these balls are used for play during the Super Bowl.

Devastation In Haiti

Your prayers and financial assistance are needed for the millions
affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

Here's how you can help:

Action Against Hunger, 877-777-1420

American Red Cross, 800-733-2767

American Jewish World Service, 212-792-2900

AmeriCares, 800-486-4357

Beyond Borders, 866-424-8403

CARE, 800-521-2273

Catholic Relief Services, 800-736-3467

Childcare Worldwide, 800-553-2328

Direct Relief International, 805-964-4767

Doctors Without Borders, 888-392-0392

Feed My Starving Children, 763-504-2919

Food for the Poor, 800-427-9104

Friends of WFP, 866-929-1694

Haiti Children, 877-424-8454

Haiti Marycare, 203-675-4770

Haitian Health Foundation, 860-886-4357

Hope for Haiti, 239-434-7183

International Medical Corps, 800-481-4462

International Rescue Committee, 877-733-8433

International Relief Teams, 619-284-7979

Medical Teams International, 800-959-4325

Meds and Food for Kids, 314-420-1634

Mennonite Central Committee, 888-563-4676

Mercy Corps, 888-256-1900

Operation Blessing, 800-730-2537

Operation USA, 800-678-7255

Oxfam, 800-776-9326

Partners in Health, 617-432-5298

The Salvation Army, 800-725-2769

Samaritan's Purse, 828-262-1980

Save the Children, 800-728-3843

UNICEF, 800-367-5437

World Concern, 800-755-5022

World Relief, 800-535-5433

World Vision, 888-511-6548

Promises Of A New Year!

For many, 2009 was a year of trials and fear. Today we stand on the cusp of a new decade that holds promise and dreams yet unfulfilled. It's a time of excitement and great hope. It offers us the opportunity to lay down the cares of the past, and to trust expectantly in God's provision for the future.

As you read the following devotional from Inspiration Ministries, may God's peace flood your life, assuring you that He cares and watches over you--now and forever!

Happy New Year!





Why Should I Be Anxious?

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD and whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water...and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8 NASB

Nils Frykman gave up everything. After growing up in a Christian home, he felt compelled to leave all behind when revivals swept throughout Sweden during the 1860s. He dedicated his life to full-time ministry, both in Sweden and in America, preaching and writing hymns.

One Saturday afternoon, Frykman was on his way to preach, when he became "overwhelmed by despair, both over my own and other people's sins." He threw himself to the ground and "cried like a spanked child. Oh, how I prayed, and how the tears flowed!"

As he grappled with sin, Frykman eventually became overwhelmed by the grace of God. The burden lifted, and he felt God's peace. It was such an awe-inspiring moment that he wrote a hymn to capture the wonder of his discovery.

In this hymn, called "Why Should I Be Anxious?" Frykman remembered, "I have such a Friend, who bears in His heart all my woe; this Friend is the Savior, on Him I depend--His love is eternal I know." Frykman realized he had no reason to worry or be afraid as long as he trusted in the Lord.

As you face the dawn of a new year, remember that you don't have to be anxious about world conditions or the problems you face! Because Jesus is your Friend, you don't have to give in to worry or fear!

God still is sovereign over all the earth. He has promised to protect you, provide for you, and make you fruitful. Trust your life to Him!

Merry Christmas!

May you and your family experience God's amazing love
and peace during this most holy and special season.
Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a brief, but heartfelt wish, that you, and your family and friends, enjoy the upcoming holiday gathering. May it be filled with abundant laughter, love and warmth.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Finding The Words

Veterans Day--a day where many of us wrestle with how to express our emotions toward those who have, and continue to sacrifice for this country's freedom.

Maybe we'll never find the proper words to justify all they've done for us--so today, to all veterans, we simply say "Thank you."