After Christmas Thoughts

Hard to believe Christmas has come and gone and the new year is upon us. I am praying for a blessed 2009 and the Lord's guidance in all things this coming year.

My fave American Idol, Chris Sligh, just got through playing a gig in NY with two other AI alums, Brandon Rogers and Blake Lewis. Luckily, for those of us in AR, you don't have to go that far to see Chris. As a reminder, he's coming to North Little Rock with his band on Saturday, Jan. 17th, 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway, NLR as a benefit for the Junior League of North Little Rock's signature project, Heaven's Loft.

Tickets are just $10 in advance ($15 at the door) and you can get them online at www.jlnlr.org or call 501-372-1436. You can also get them at the Mardel's in NLR. There's also a diaper drive for youth groups with the chance to win a pizza party and meet and greet with Chris. That ends Jan. 9th, so start collecting those diapers!

Newsong Christmas Celebration with Chris Sligh, Rush of Fools and Ayiesha Woods

If you get a chance, you need to go see the Newsong Christmas show. I got to go see it in Paragould, AR on Dec. 3rd and it was awesome. The harmonies were out of this world and it was a magnificent way to start off the holiday season.

Of course, followers of this blog know I'm a Chris Sligh fan. He sang his new original Christmas number, "When You Come Home Again", a wonderful tribute to our men and women who are overseas, away from their loved ones. I've put up a couple of videos if you'd like to catch them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Z2TUyTRwI and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OOo8e76nZs.

As a reminder, remember that Chris is coming to North Little Rock, AR on Jan. 17th. Go to http://www.jlnlr.org/ to get your tickets or email me at mkismybiz@aol.com. It's for a great cause--Heaven's Loft, a project that helps low income families with young children, and it's only $10, which makes it a great show to enjoy with your family.