Okay, this really is my last post. I told my brother, Jim, (who, consequently, is engaged to Becca Marie) that I would post these. I wanted to show him how tough my number two son is. So click on this picture and browse the other images of his Thanksgiving experience.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
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I hope you all have moments like this. It's so good to be trusted.
Isn't it unbelievable (almost) that the Creator of the universe became one of these. He really gave up everything long before He died for us.
In IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Clarence the angel says he jumped into the river to save George the despondant man. George couldn't understand. Clarence jumped in the river first. How was he trying to save George who was, apparently, standing on firm ground.
How is it that God thought He could save us by becoming weaker than we are, by making Himself dependant on us?
Read one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John). Can I say this without sounding cliché? Probably not, It's The Best Story!!
I'm signing off until January. In the packing process, it's time to pack the computer. Here's your homework over the break: leave some good comments on this blog. It's not that hard to figure out. It's free. You can be anonymous. No excuses.
Isn't it unbelievable (almost) that the Creator of the universe became one of these. He really gave up everything long before He died for us.
In IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Clarence the angel says he jumped into the river to save George the despondant man. George couldn't understand. Clarence jumped in the river first. How was he trying to save George who was, apparently, standing on firm ground.
How is it that God thought He could save us by becoming weaker than we are, by making Himself dependant on us?
Read one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John). Can I say this without sounding cliché? Probably not, It's The Best Story!!
I'm signing off until January. In the packing process, it's time to pack the computer. Here's your homework over the break: leave some good comments on this blog. It's not that hard to figure out. It's free. You can be anonymous. No excuses.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
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Click on this photo, and the other photos to read more.
This is a shot I took of Drew's shoe tonight.
He's a cool kid. Some day I'll have to post a shot of him playing with his hair. I'll bet that cute little habit is going to drive some girl wild... someday.
This is a shot I took of Drew's shoe tonight.
He's a cool kid. Some day I'll have to post a shot of him playing with his hair. I'll bet that cute little habit is going to drive some girl wild... someday.
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I don't have any idea what those kids where singing, but look at them, they're just singing their hearts out. I had a good night with my son tonight. I got him, all sudsy, out of the bath and we talked for a while. I put him to bed and we prayed. He told me about some kids that say bad words, and I told him I would teach him a verse about bad words tomorrow.
So often, God uses my family to keep me grounded. I have to be careful that I don't put them above Him. For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of having a family just like the one I have now, but my finite mind is just begining to grasp what a blessing it is to be a child of God. I'm a part of His family, and I barely even take advantage of it.
So often, God uses my family to keep me grounded. I have to be careful that I don't put them above Him. For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of having a family just like the one I have now, but my finite mind is just begining to grasp what a blessing it is to be a child of God. I'm a part of His family, and I barely even take advantage of it.
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Just looking at this picture brings be back to a place of serenity. When weighed on an honest set of scales my life proves to be pure gold. Still, I have a lot of termoil that runs deep. I know that God has good plans for my life. He has proven it every minute of the last 29 years. But I get pretty twisted up thinking about the future. I find myself thinking, "God why don't you show me what to do soon. Right now, I'm honoring you, but I don't know how long I can keep it up. Provide for me like You said You would."
I know it's only my faith that's lacking.
I know it's only my faith that's lacking.
Monday, December 05, 2005
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This is our first baby girl. I don't know exactly what you're supposed to do with a girl, but a lot of our friends have girls. So they'll give us some tips. My uncle says, "An issue is never finished, and never give in." That's a paraphrase. I don't really like that idea. So I'm going to start working in the opposite direction. I'll give in as often as possible, and I'll talk with her until I understand her completely.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
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So here's a shot of our contented baby.
God has blessed us in so many ways. He's God with or without the blessings, but I would have to say that I have learned the most about who God is through all the blessings He has poured out on me and my family.
We weren't playing any music through the headphones, but I'm guessing the baby likes to listen to Issa Bagayogo, Paul Simon, and Johnny Cash... just a guess.
God has blessed us in so many ways. He's God with or without the blessings, but I would have to say that I have learned the most about who God is through all the blessings He has poured out on me and my family.
We weren't playing any music through the headphones, but I'm guessing the baby likes to listen to Issa Bagayogo, Paul Simon, and Johnny Cash... just a guess.
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We're so happy for them. We'd love to hold our baby, but honestly, our baby is really easy to care for at this point. As soon as the kid comes out they take all of mom's time and energy for weeks and weeks. So Heidi is content. We're happy to wait.
We're really going to miss this family, if and when God takes us out of Ojai. Nonetheless, I'm sure they will be life long friends. This is the longest we have lived close to good friends.
We're really going to miss this family, if and when God takes us out of Ojai. Nonetheless, I'm sure they will be life long friends. This is the longest we have lived close to good friends.
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Eric and Christine beat us to the punchline. They got a little head start. Heidi says it's a little strange to be the only pregnant one now.
We can't wait to see who she becomes.
We can't wait to see who she becomes.
Monday, November 07, 2005
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This isn't even a good picture, but I'm amazed just looking at it. The contrast between what I deserve and what I have is so vast that I can get absolutely lost in it.
Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Blog force trama
Well, I guess it was inevitable. I never intended to start blogging. I always said I would just spend the time updating my website, which, I have actually forgotten how to do.
Matt Kingsley was always trying to force me to get a blog. He was like, "You've got to get a blog. Everyone else has a blog. No body is going to like you until you get a blog. Jesus would have had a blog!" I stood strong against the pressure.
So I was minding my own business, looking at an old college buddies blog (Jon Covell), and I wanted to make a comment about kids eating vegetables. Next thing you know I'm on screen three of 'create your own blog.
Well, I guess there's no turning back now...
Matt Kingsley was always trying to force me to get a blog. He was like, "You've got to get a blog. Everyone else has a blog. No body is going to like you until you get a blog. Jesus would have had a blog!" I stood strong against the pressure.
So I was minding my own business, looking at an old college buddies blog (Jon Covell), and I wanted to make a comment about kids eating vegetables. Next thing you know I'm on screen three of 'create your own blog.
Well, I guess there's no turning back now...
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