This video, from Bethany Christian Services, tells an amazing story about adoption. Enjoy!
Archive for June, 2010
Wonderful Video Story of Adoption
June 12th, 2010Boy or Girl?
June 11th, 2010
Recently, Emily and I started praying about going back on the adoption list with our agency. We decided it was definitely time to start planning, fundraising, and seeking God’s wisdom. So far, God has blessed us with two beautiful girls who have been a joy and kept us busy these last two years.
And, since we already have two girls, my lovely wife has asked if we wanted to ask for a boy this time around. I decided to be all spiritual and say, “Let’s let God decide – boy or girl it’ll be up to him.” Yes, a statement like that does indeed halt most open communication, so I’ve had to retract it so we could truly discuss the matter.
Scribbles
June 11th, 2010
As a mother of a one and two year old I have seen and gotten frustrated at my fair share of scribbles. Fortunately we have avoided the crayon, permamanent marker, or any other writing utensil of you your choice on the walls. My journal on the other hand was their canvas of choice for a while. One morning while I was enjoying the blessed quietness of my house I opened up my jornal and saw some scribbles. Oddly enough, instead of a scowl appearing across my face and thinking ”NO, NOT IN MOMMY’S JOURNAL,” I smiled at the thought of the darling daughters that God has entrusted to me.
Even IF…
June 4th, 2010Daniel 3: 17-18 “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”
I don’t remember when this story really hit home with me, and I think I may have alluded to it in an earlier post but for the past several years the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego took on a very deep meaning for me. Now, this passage is somewhat familiar – Veggie Tales has done a hilarious rendering of it, and I even had a solo in a children’s production of this fiery story when I was 8. I still remember the words to the “rap” I did (oh yeah, we rapped in church), but I will spare you.
So, what stood out to me was the “even if.”
How do you approach God?
June 4th, 2010
So, my hubby and I have been working through a bible reading plan that takes us through the bible in a year – and we are LOVING it. Especially doing it together has really “spurred us on” as the writer of Hebrews would say. I would encourage ANYONE to read through the bible in a year and get a buddy, spouse, or family member to go through it with you. We have found the tools on YouVersion very helpful. We installed on our blackberries (or “Rasberry” as I call mine since it’s pink).
OK – OFF THE RABBIT TRAIL! The point of that is that I have been reading through Hebrews as part of the reading plan. If you haven’t noticed the last two blog entries have been from Hebrews, and well, here is a third.
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
So here is my simple question… » Read more: How do you approach God?
