was on my way to SD this morning and actually had to turn back to Pasadena because the traffic was so bad. one of those road repair trucks actually got on the highway and started shouting into a loud speaker, "everyone get off the highway...the highway has been closed...take an alternate route."

CRAZINESS

i got off and ended up stranded at a shopping center with dozens of other commuters. eventually, we found out that there had been a police chase on the 15 and the culprit had been shot. apparently, the highway was going to be closed until 8pm....two days before christmas! my oh my

so i turned around and drove 45 minutes back to pasadena and promptly took a nap. for some reason it really wiped me out or maybe i'm getting sick. anyway, i'm going to be leaving early tomorrow. hopefully it won't be a repeat experience.

Anyway, Merry Christmas everyone!

And while i remember here's an awesome sermon by chip ingram i recently listened to which is definitely in the spirit of christmas. maybe you can listen to it while making cookies or something..

Generosity: The Gateway to Intimacy With God