A few years ago now, Ashton fell and busted her lip while at Granny and Grandad’s lakehouse (when there was such a thing.)
After she recovered and the tears stopped, I snapped this pic. It is still one that makes me say, “Aww.”
This picture came up in the random slideshow that I have loaded on my computer at work. I thought it was a good one. I have always thought the black and white picture of a well-worn and wrinkled hand of a grandparent softly holding the newborn and fresh hand of a child is a touching statement.
This is a picture of my scarred, dotted and hairy hand holding the soft and still slightly pruned hand of Parker just after his birth. Touching indeed.
(click the picture for a closer view of the described details)
I led worship this past weekend at a new church plant in Aubry, TX (near Denton.) This is a church that is being started by some friends that Kara and I knew from college, Les and Heatherly McDaniel. They are a sweet family with four kids who are embarking on a great new journey of starting a church.
We had a wonderful time there and pray for God’s blessing on them as they go forward. We will most likely be leading worship there on a semi-regular basis and would love to have you join us next time as well…look for details in this space.
Please offer a prayer on behalf of the McDaniels and VineLife and stop by for a visit if you are in the area and are looking for a new adventure.
I saw this quote on a blog that I read and loved it. For some reason, I am drawn to quotes or reasons to debunk atheists.
“The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.”
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti, artist (1828-1882)
And, of course, I like to tie quotes that I post to worship in some way. The above words made me think of the person who is not a “worshipper.” The person who does not feel that he can sing. The person who feels self-concious when he raises his hands in praise. The person who feels more concerned with what other people think about him that what God thinks about him.
I wonder how this person feels inside when he is really happy about what God has done. Would this person stand with the same stoic look on his face and merely “smile inside?” To me, that’s sad. I love to shout out, raise my hands, smile and laugh when I praise because I serve a God that is so good!
I challenge you to get out of your comfort zone of worship and let yourself praise God with everything that is within you. We do have a God to thank, let’s thank him exhuberantly.
To my girlie,
I am so glad that God blessed me with a sweet little girl to hold in my lap and love. I am blessed and so proud to see you grow and change into what God wants you to be.
I pray that you will have many more wonderful years.
I love you,
Daddy
(I had this posting prepared last week but forgot to post it…oops!)
To my son,
I remember the day we found out we were having you; what a joy! I am so proud of you and all the ways that you are growing and learning.
I pray that God will give you so many more years of happiness and wisdom.
I love you,
Daddy
