But the Lord is faithful,
and he will strengthen you
and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.

You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet:

all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.

( pictures are from early January)

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

(Feb,"blizzard")

Psalms 8:3-9

Ocean...

Matthew 8:23-27
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!"
He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

John 3:8
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."

Scripture Time

But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Matthew 18:6



In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
Matthew 18:14

We have such an important job as parents. It is NOT easy. I wouldn't trade it for any other job though. At times I wish it was easy, but I know the struggles and problems should be used to draw me closer to God. I should be leaning on Him, seeking Him, crying out to Him. There are joys and hardships in parenting. I'm trying to find the joy in all situations...sometimes it seems almost impossible, but I know it is there. I'm so thankful it is there.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:4

Scripture Time

I'm holding this little hand, stroking it, enjoying it's softness, thanking God for this little boy. I start to wonder what will this little hand do? Will it be gentle? Will it show love? Will it be a hard working hand? Will it serve You?


Psalm 63:4
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands




What about these little feet? Will they go where You lead them to go? Will they follow You?

Psalm 119:101, 105
I have kept my feet from every evil path

so that I might obey your word.

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light for my path.

This sweet little mouth...what about it? Will it sing Your praise? Will it tell others all about You and Your awesome plan of salvation? Will it speak kind and loving words?

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing in your sight,

O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Look at these precious blue eyes...Will they look at others the way You would? Will they try to see the good in others? Will they try to avoid judging others? Will they try to avoid sin?

Hebrews 12:2

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Will these cute little ears listen? Will they listen for Your voice to call? Will they listen to Your truths?

Matthew 11:15

He who has ears, let him hear.

Father help this little boy to grow into a man of God. A man like David...a man after Your heart. Amen

Scripture Time

Whatever you do,

work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord,

not for men,

Colossians 3:23

Scripture Time

Can anyone hide in secret places

so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD.

"Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:24

I'm in my flours a lot. I have a little boy who makes roads out of everything, spilled milk, yogurt, other toys, yeah he loves to drive. Almost always I have to point him in another direction while I bake. If not I turn my back and find him all the way in the flour playing. Well Saturday night while making pizza, I scooped down in here and this is what I found hiding.....a matchbox car!

Scripture Time

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:

"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,

and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,

because the Lord disciplines those he loves,

and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."

Hebrews 12:2-6

I just love this picture. I think he's singing!

Reuben enjoying his first swing ride! I think he liked it!

Scripture Time

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.

Ecclesiastes 3:11-12

They made a little "house" and played and laughed and laughed! I love to see them enjoying each other!

Scripture Time

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:1-3

I can't believe this little monkey is starting to pull up. It's very exciting, and yet very sad at the same time!!=) One year is fast approaching......

Scripture Time

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete."
Luke 6:46-49

O Lord, I pray that my kids will build their house on YOU.



Father, help them to seek You earnestly,


help their soul to thirst for YOU (and only YOU),




and their body long for YOU in a dry and weary land that has no water.



A chair for teddy. (those of you who know us irl (in real life) know that teddy is part of our family!!)

Scripture Time

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy6:7-9

Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes

Luke 12:22-23

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;

if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Proverbs 25:21

"My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.

John 4:34

Scripture Time

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 14:22-24

He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28:18-20

Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval."
John 6:26-28

Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."
John 6:28-30

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
Colossians 3:22-24