jolie turned 1 yesterday.
i know i'm supposed to say "i can't believe it", but i truly can't believe it! the year has flown by, but i love this stage of life...she is constant entertainment for us! i wish it would slow down a little so i can savor the moments...guess i'll just have to be more purposeful!
i made the comment to carissa yesterday that we no longer just get to be mommy and daddy to this cute little baby...now we have to be parents! we've already come across her strong little will. and it's surprisingly strong!!
o God, give us Your strength and wisdom to raise her to know and love You! draw her close to You at an early age, and use her to do mighty things for Your kingdom!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
the purpose of Scripture
came across the incredible claims of Jesus in John 5. check out verse 39: "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me..."
the Scriptures bear witness to Jesus.
now that thought may seem extremely elementary to some, but it hit me this morning. i love to study, and i love to read the Word of God...but through studying and reading i should be growing in my love for Jesus most of all. that's the point of reading and studying. to know and love Jesus.
not just to study the Bible for the sake of studying. or checking it off a to-do list. or for the purpose of feeling more spiritual because of the discipline.
no, i want to know Christ. and i want to love Him more today as i read the Scriptures that bear witness to Him and who He truly is.
the Scriptures bear witness to Jesus.
now that thought may seem extremely elementary to some, but it hit me this morning. i love to study, and i love to read the Word of God...but through studying and reading i should be growing in my love for Jesus most of all. that's the point of reading and studying. to know and love Jesus.
not just to study the Bible for the sake of studying. or checking it off a to-do list. or for the purpose of feeling more spiritual because of the discipline.
no, i want to know Christ. and i want to love Him more today as i read the Scriptures that bear witness to Him and who He truly is.
Monday, June 22, 2009
June 21, 2009
the day we dedicated our little girl, jolie, to the Lord!
what an incredible challenge we received from the Word on being dads who will bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. and what an incredible responsibility!
being a dad is one of the greatest joys of my life. it's also one of the scariest challenges i'll ever face.
but it's good to know that i have a Heavenly Father who is good. who cares. who gives strength.
protect my little girl, Father. work in her heart to bring her to salvation at an early age and draw her to yourself. use her in mighty ways for your honor and glory!
and thank you so much for her...
what an incredible challenge we received from the Word on being dads who will bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. and what an incredible responsibility!
being a dad is one of the greatest joys of my life. it's also one of the scariest challenges i'll ever face.
but it's good to know that i have a Heavenly Father who is good. who cares. who gives strength.
protect my little girl, Father. work in her heart to bring her to salvation at an early age and draw her to yourself. use her in mighty ways for your honor and glory!
and thank you so much for her...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
a few scribbles and overnight french toast
so i've just passed the quarter of a century mark in life. on monday i turned 25. i had an awesome day with my fam. we went to the free zoo in lafayette, took a kids' train ride, went to am. eagle for some new jeans (compliments of a gift card from my parents), and topped it off with a steak dinner at logan's with my girls!
but i must be getting older because i find myself appreciating the little things more than i used to.
as a kid, the zoo and the train would've been sweet! and in high school it would have made my day to get a pair of jeans that weren't from wal-mart. and then tuesday we took our youth group to king's island which used to be the trip i looked forward to all year!
so it's been a great week. but the best things this week were a couple small gifts that i would have brushed off as a kid.
monday morning carissa brought me overnight french toast in bed. she had thought about me the night before and knew what would bring a smile to my face in the morning. the french toast was amazing...but i love her.
then in all the presents there was a little card to "daddy" and on the inside were a few scribbles that jolie had managed to create (mostly by herself). no words. no pictures. but it was beautiful. i love her.
what a blessed man i am to have 2 wonderful girls in my life!
thank You, Lord!
but i must be getting older because i find myself appreciating the little things more than i used to.
as a kid, the zoo and the train would've been sweet! and in high school it would have made my day to get a pair of jeans that weren't from wal-mart. and then tuesday we took our youth group to king's island which used to be the trip i looked forward to all year!
so it's been a great week. but the best things this week were a couple small gifts that i would have brushed off as a kid.
monday morning carissa brought me overnight french toast in bed. she had thought about me the night before and knew what would bring a smile to my face in the morning. the french toast was amazing...but i love her.
then in all the presents there was a little card to "daddy" and on the inside were a few scribbles that jolie had managed to create (mostly by herself). no words. no pictures. but it was beautiful. i love her.
what a blessed man i am to have 2 wonderful girls in my life!
thank You, Lord!
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