Happy Birthday Graham!!! Mom and Dad did not imagined the joy and pleasure God would grant us with you our 3rd child. The last 9 years have been a true treasure. You have given us many laughs along the way. We remember when you were younger and how we had to write things down quickly…
Our kids wasted no time getting some sledding fun in before the snow melts this afternoon. Heidi even went on her first sledding run and had a blast. [metaslider id=677]
Yesterday started the Christian season of Lent. If you are unfamiliar with Lent and the many special days that mark the spring calendar for Christianity here is a brief overview of when they take place and their meaning. I would encourage any follower of Christ to consider spiritual preparing their heart during this season of…
The kids and I enjoyed a wintry walk along the TN River this afternoon (Wednesday, February 18, 2015). I have wanted to do this with them for a couple of years now. We all enjoyed the great outdoors for over 2 hours. We have included a photo journal of our adventure for your enjoyment, but…
Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8–9 42 years ago today the Supreme Court of the United States issued one of its landmark decisions. The court deemed abortion to be a fundamental…
Through these early chapters of Genesis we are introduced to a lot of important people and places. To help you understand who some of the people are and how they are connected I have provided you with some family trees. These family trees will help you as you follow the Genesis story. There are certain…
Here are a few things to finish your Friday and enjoy your weekend. If you like devotionals, C.H. Spurgeon, someone to read to you rather than reading yourself, then you can grab Morning and Evening by C.H. Spurgeon this month for free. Do you prefer reading on the go? Here is a free app…
Genesis 3 -4 These chapters explain why there is so much pain, suffering, heartache, and death in the world, sin toward God and sin toward others. None of us can escape the reality and presence of sin. Sin has woven its tentacles around each of us holding us in unrelenting bondage and leaving its ugly…
There are numerous volumes written about what Genesis 1-2 says and what it means. You could spend hours on end studying the different aspects and debates of Genesis 1-2. This morning as I took a fresh look, in this fresh new year, I was encouraged by what God did in these chapters. God created and…
As 2015 begins let me encourage you to set out on a life changing adventure. This adventure will take you to places you never knew existed. It will take you back to times that most people have forgotten and give you a view of what is ahead. From glorious, breath-taking, mountain top experiences to the…