I preach off my iPad mini, have an iPhone, I’d have an Apple Watch (if I could get away with it, but alas, no points in my bank I’m willing to spend), my phone synchs with my Dodge Charger, I have an HP red “Beat Edition” all-in-one-computer, and a nice Canon digital camera.

One device I didn’t have was an iPhone 6s Plus.

My wife and I always agree to not buy anything for each other for Christmas and I always cheat. But this year I was committed to our agreement.

After the Sunday morning service of December 20 (Christmas Sunday) Dinah, my staff, our treasurer, and other friends came to my office and presented me with a large gift bag. As I looked inside I first discovered a large bag of small Snickers bars.  That figures because everyone in our church office LOVES chocolate. “Give me the chocolate and no one gets hurt” – you get the idea.

Underneath the bag of Snickers bars was a brand new – wait for it – iPhone 6s Plus smartphone. I’m told the look on my face was priceless.

As cool as that gift is, the plan to get me one is what meant the most to me.

My wife cheated.

No other way to say it.

Dinah bought the phone and involved my staff to hide the secret.

So Christmas 2015 was memorable for many great reasons AND that I have a wonderful and creative wife who loves me.

And a new iPhone 6s Plus!

Blessings!

Pastor Mark