25 Years!

Happy 25th Anniversary to my hubby!  

I can't believe it's been 25 years already!  Time goes so fast, but I am thankful to have spent those years with my hubby.  Through the good times and the difficult times, the times of joy and the times of tears, the times of wins and losses, each is a blessing because they were shared with the man I love.  I am thankful to God for the gift of sharing life with a man who loves God, and loves me.  

Happy anniversary, babe!  Thanks for your love, laughter, strength, understanding, and grace.  

Happy Father's Day, Dad

A Godly Man walks in integrity and his children are blessed following him. 

Proverbs 20:7

Dad, your example is priceless.  Thank you for always being there us, for teaching us right from wrong, the importance of living a life of integrity and keeping our word.  Thank you for your example of how to have a Godly marriage and the love you have shown to mom for the past 47 years.  Thank you for being a man who follows God and taught us the importance of putting God first in our lives.  We love you! 

Happy Father’s Day!

What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad

The Proof of Your Love

This is one of my favorite new songs.  
Things I think about as I listen to this song....Does my life have proof that I am a follower of Christ?  Does my life have proof of His love?  Am I kind, loving, caring, understanding to those around me, even when they may push my buttons or disappoint me?  When I serve others, work in ministry, give to those around me, is it for the right reasons of giving it all because of Christ?  If my heart and motives aren't pure, and for the purpose of giving and living for Christ, then it's shallow, self-serving, and it brings burnout, hurt, and frustration.  However, when I keep the focus of all I do on Christ, then I know it has meaning and purpose because it's for Him.


THE PROOF OF YOUR LOVE 

For King and Country

If I sing but don't have love
I waste my breathe with every song
I bring, an empty voice
A hollow noise

If I speak with a silver tongue
Convince a crowd but don't have love
I leave a bitter taste
With every word I say

So let my life be the proof
The proof of Your love
Let my love look like You
And what You're made of
How you lived, how You died
Love is sacrifice
So let my life be the proof
The proof of Your love

If I give to a needy soul
But don't have love then who is poor
It seems all the poverty
Is found in me

When it's all said and done
When we sing our final song

Only love remains
Only love remains