If not for the Lord

Just reading this article and this blog post this morning was enough to both break my heart and think about this world that little Mac and Corrie face today. I am sure every parent has thought about this at some point, so I am sure you can relate if you have kids. The Lord brought to mind a verse that was very comforting to me:

"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age." Titus 2:11-12

2011 Verse

"But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. " (Jude 1:20-25 ESV)

5:29pm Yesterday

Something's Happening

The other day, I looked at our calendar and saw an event planned. It was called, "Something's Happening."

Next thing I knew, Brad and Annie from our church's small group Bible study were at our house to watch the kids and Ellis and I were off on a surprise date!

Not only did I get a romantic evening with Ellis, but I also got surprise flowers and dove chocolate! (I had to eat it in secret so Mac wouldn't see it).

Mac & Corrie

This picture is a perfect description of their relationship right now.

Corrie

Watching the Redskins. A girl after her mom's own heart.

Mac

Wild. A boy after his daddy's own heart.