Monthly Archives: February 2008

Wedding Plans

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Recently, the boys have been asked to be ring-bearers in our friends’ wedding. Mr. Drew and Miss Emily are two of their favorite people; however, the thought of this new and exciting adventure has my boys in a very wishy-washy state. Their first reaction (in front of Ems, I might add) was to flatly refuse. After my initial embarrassment, Ems and I laughed and spent lunchtime telling the boys what an adventure it would be. To no avail. They did NOT want to be in a wedding. I think my boys have acquired my fear of risk taking. Sigh.  Read more... (595 words, estimated 2:23 mins reading time)

Fortune Cookies

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The other day we had chinese food, and of course with chinese food comes fortune cookies. Normally I think they are kind of silly, but if you know my kids this may make you wonder…

Asher’s Fortune:

Asher’s Fortune

Micah’s Fortune:

Micah’s Fortune

Frustrated

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This morning at breakfast, Asher asked me to read the prayer of the day. I have a little calendar that I flip every morning. Today it was Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
And through the rivers,
They shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire,
You shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.

I read that out loud and Asher sat quietly for a moment. Then he said,  Read more... (332 words, 3 images, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

The Tongue

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In the book of Job, three friends show up to Job’s agonized side to offer their well-intended advice. Only their advice missed the mark. When he was hurting, when he needed support and encouragement, his friends showed up with good intentions, but instead disheartened Job even more. They brought confusion in with the pain. Then comes Elihu. He brought insight and kindness. He encouraged Job by showing Him how God was growing him, refining him, teaching him, and sanctifying him. It helped Job see who he was before God. And it brought God glory.  Read more... (438 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)