God's Love and Grace

God has been so gracious to our family. He saved Faith just over a month ago and just this last week, Dillon asked Christ to forgive him and be Lord over his life. John and I were sitting in the living room after putting the kids to bed. After about 30 minutes, Dillon came into the living room, bawling, so John asked him what was wrong. Dillon's response, "God's been talking to me, I need to be saved". Praise the Lord! Since Faith's salvation, we didn't want the "popcorn effect". We wanted Dillon's conversion to be genuine and not pressured by us or others, but truly a conviction from Christ. We prayed for Dillon as did others. God is so awesome! Dillon prayed the most precious little prayer that an 8 year old could pray, asking God to save him. We are so gracious that God gave us the opportunity to witness 2 of our children asking Him to forgive them and save them from a life of sin and darkness. We know that with them both being children, mistakes are inevitable, but with Christ's guidance, love and grace we pray that we will bring them up in a godly way, teaching and showing them the ways of Christ. Please pray for us, that we will be godly parents to our children and pray also for them as they start their Christian journey.

Papa's 60th Birthday Party at the Cabin

This last weekend we headed to Glasgow to celebrate John's dad's 60th birthday. We thought we lived at the end of nowhere, that was until Becky (John's mom) took us to the end of the earth and kept on driving. We had to drive down long gravel driveways and up the creek (literally). It was a beautiful place, just not the easiest place to arrive at. We had a great time playing games, sitting by the fire, eating s'mores, fishing and just relaxing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!

Faith's Baptism

One of the greatest moments in a parent's life is when they see their children come to Christ. Just a few weeks ago, John and I were able to share that moment with Faith. At such a young age of only six, we questioned if she really knew what she was doing, but God has assured us time and time again. It's like our pastor, Bro. Tommy put it, the Bible says "...to come as a child". Children don't have all of the pride that we build up as we become adults, they are still innocent in their mind. This innocence is what makes them so genuine in their love for Jesus and makes them have a greater understanding of who He is than most scholars have. Faith knows that God made her and loves her, she understands that she is a sinner, that God sent His only Son Jesus to die for her sins, that He arose on the 3rd day, and that when she confessed her sins, He would forgive her and give her eternal life. Whether your 6 or 86, the facts alway stay the same about God's love and forgiveness.

Last Sunday, John was able to assist Bro. Tommy in baptizing Faith, a particularly special father/daughter moment that neither of them will ever forget!