We have no legitimate reason to fear, but only God knows the way He has for us. It crosses every parent's mind. "Will my baby be healthy?" And in light of those thoughts, this is just what I needed reminded of. "I have a hope...and I have a rock..." and it's not a perfectly healthy baby. It's a great God who does all things well.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
A New Fave
We heard this song after the NEXT conference last year, but have been basking in the truth of it since Matt returned from T4G last week. Hallelujah! He's all we have and all we need!
ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still
But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI), by Jordan Kauflin
ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still
But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You
© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI), by Jordan Kauflin
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sticky Humor
Stella found a double-duty use for my Lovenox injections...a pogo stick for her bunny!!
Of First Importance
This is the second year as a family we read thru this during Passion Week. It was still a bit over Stella's head but the object lesson of the candles helped bring the message home to her. We all felt the "silence" on Saturday since no candles were lit and couldn't wait until Sunday to light ALL the candles and remember with great joy that Jesus, the light of the world, is alive!
The past couple of years around Easter Stella has memorized Scripture about the historical accounts of the resurrection. Last year we focused on the account in Matthew 28 and this year we memorized a portion of I Corinthians 15. I love how all the eye witnesses who saw Jesus alive are mentioned in that particular passage. Very powerful.
The day before Easter, we had fun making flower pen gifts for Stella's Sunday School teachers. Also, after Easter lunch we decorated little chick cupcakes. We've been enjoying a new Bible story book we got them for Easter that I saw recommended here. Again, it's a bit of a challenge for Stella's thinking, but seems to be just what she needs. It's been a great addition to the other 2 we've used over the past few years.
Here are some pics of our Resurrection Day celebrations!
The past couple of years around Easter Stella has memorized Scripture about the historical accounts of the resurrection. Last year we focused on the account in Matthew 28 and this year we memorized a portion of I Corinthians 15. I love how all the eye witnesses who saw Jesus alive are mentioned in that particular passage. Very powerful.
The day before Easter, we had fun making flower pen gifts for Stella's Sunday School teachers. Also, after Easter lunch we decorated little chick cupcakes. We've been enjoying a new Bible story book we got them for Easter that I saw recommended here. Again, it's a bit of a challenge for Stella's thinking, but seems to be just what she needs. It's been a great addition to the other 2 we've used over the past few years.
Here are some pics of our Resurrection Day celebrations!
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
A Lesson on Grace from a Pony
Awhile back we were winding down one of those nightmare grocery trips filled with discontent, crying, loud children...and they were mine. I was at the check out about ready to lose my cool with the girls when Stella had the audacity to ask if she could ride the 1 cent pony on the way out. My first thought was, "Are you crazy?! You think after the way you guys have been acting I would let you ride the pony today?!" As those thoughts were running through my mind, my heart was immediately convicted. I realized the pride in my thinking since I act in very similar ways with God. I couldn't shake the thought that in spite of how short I fall from His standards, He always lets me ride the pony (meaning He always gives me better than I deserve). My eyes filled with tears as I was humbled by the great grace I constantly receive from Him but am stingy to show to my girls, especially when they aren't acting in keeping with my standards. Even though they still didn't get to ride the pony that day, through my teary eyes God helped me gain a fresh grace-filled perspective in dealing with them in a way that shows them more of Him and less of me. And that is what they always need - even more than a fun pony ride!
For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103.14
For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103.14
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
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