Selah - There is a Fountain

Do I Have Your Approval?

As Jesus came into Jerusalem the crowds yelled, "Hosanna!" "Hosanna!"{... I have been reminded of this lately because Thomas has been singing a song he learned at CBS that goes, "Hosanna! Hosanna!"}. They cried out in praise, admiration, and excitement.  But just a few days later those same people yelled out "Crucify Him!" "Crucify Him!"; ordering his death.  Isn't that a perfect example as how fickle we can be? 

People change don't we?  One day we can be hot, one day cold. We are shakeable, changing people.  We can place our hope and faith in our friends, our jobs, our family... but by looking for stability, approval and praise in those around us..... we will constantly be left disappointed.  Because today favored, tomorrow gossiped about.  I'm certain that if you are reading this you have experienced how fickle we can be.

But there is someone who is EVERLASTING, UNCHANGING, UNSHAKEABLE, UNMOVEABLE.

"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."  ISAIAH 40:28-31

Anybody feeling weary?
Rely on God and place your hope in Him and Him alone.

Do I have your approval, God?   

Better Than A Hallelujah

Happy Birthday Paps

Several weekends ago we celebrated Paps 57th birthday. It was held at the old Lenox Store that his parents owned when it was an actual working store.  Now, he owns it and the sign on the door reads, "Sartin Properties". Paps has an office there to keep up with his rental property {and a pool table which Thomas and John Colby can't get enough of}. 

Here are some pictures from his birthday party.

 Mammaw was there.....  I know she is proud of how her family has grown.

Happiest of Birthday Wishes to Paps!

EASTER PRAYER

 I know this week I should be focused on preparing my heart and my child's heart for Easter, but I tend to get caught up in the busyness of day to day life that never ends... Easter programs, egg hunts, basket preparedness...  and somehow forget what the real important things are. 

 Jesus paid it all,

All to Him I owe;

Sin had left a crimson stain,

He washed it white as snow.

1 Peter 1:18-19

Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to earth as a baby so many years ago. Thank you that He paid the punishment for my sins by dying on the cross. And thank you that He rose again to prove that death was truly defeated. I place my trust in You to be my Savior. Guide me through the dark times of my life and give me courage to live for You. Amen

 Max Lucado

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that my children grow to love and trust in you at an early age.  I pray they know to put value in things of Heaven and not things of this Earth.  I pray they surround themselves with relationships that glorify you.   

Happy Easter friends.  Where will you be celebrating this week?

Lunch Turned Playdate

 Deana hosted Emily, the boys, and me over for lunch one day last week. 

 She said, "Bring the boys, they can play while we visit".  Deana has three boys of her own that were all at school.

And play they did. Scott even came home for lunch and joined them upstairs while us girls got down to visiting and lunching.

We joined them upstairs after Deana's delicious lunch.

 My sweet friends, Emily (who is 9 months pregnant) and Deana.

 I think Scott survived; even after this monstrous spider attack.

 Sam and Thomas are double trouble.  Thomas LOVES Sam.

CBS Spring Program

Last week was the children's program for Community Bible Study. I have loved having Thomas in bible study this year.  He has met new friends, learned about a classroom setting, learned the bible, learned bible verses and stories.  I just am so thankful for the exposure it has given Thomas.

 

Daddy came to the program and was glad to see his son in such manly attire.  You may remember last time.