So, we got a little snow overnight. I checked outside when I got up to see if I had time to stay in or if I had to dress and do some snow removal. Two inches or so, so I didn't have to do anything.

It was below 0 Fahrenheit when I left, but the old truck started wonderfully.

I got to the office, and started doing some study for Sunday's sermon. Sunday is the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord. The Gospel lesson is the same as the First Sunday after Christmas. Back then, I made the connection between the presentation of Jesus and His redemption as Mary's firstborn with the sacrifice of two small birds. In doing more reading today, I discovered that I was mistaken—the sacrifice was for Mary's purification. The redemption of firstborn sons, as prescribed in Numbers 3, is 5 shekels. So, I'll be preaching to make a correction and a different connection on Sunday.

Back home, and I played a little LEGO Marvel Super Heroes on the PS3. I'm close to finished with the game on this system.

Today's meal project was beef stew in the crockpot. Ingredients include stew beef, carrots, onions, chili sauce, beer (gluten free, of course), brown sugar, basil, and thyme. It's a delicious recipe. I used this recipe, minus the celery and flour.