Jacob is a great example of growing toward spiritual maturity. He shows us how to finish our earthly lives well. He didn’t reach spiritual maturity without work, suffering, trials or prayer. But it’s clear that he saw many of God’s
Throwback Thursday: Clark cowboys
Anyone who grew up in Indianapolis in the 1970s and 1980s remembers Cowboy Bob. Look at these two little boys who were lucky enough to meet Cowboy Bob! Chris and Casey with Cowboy Bob and Tumbleweed November 1983
2013 brackets: The trophy presentation
Since I’m hoping that the family has interest in our bracket challenge for years to come, I decided to buy a traveling trophy. Grandpa was pleasantly surprised to receive it last night. It now is proudly and prominently displayed in their
BSF 2012-2013: Genesis 41-45
Last Tuesday, we left our lesson with Joseph in prison, waiting for the cupbearer to remember him to Pharaoh. This week, we see Joseph finally seeing God’s plans come to fruition. Joseph had to wait 20 years (13 years in
4-year doctor’s appointment
Yesterday, Avery had her four-year check-up. We were reminded how much we love her pediatrician and all of his staff. In fact, the nurse Avery had today will be her Sunday school teacher for the next school year! Here are
Some enchanted evening
Last Friday, Chris took Avery to their first father-daughter dance at church. I can’t believe our baby girl is old enough for this kind of milestone! Avery chose to wear this new spring dress she
Throwback Thursday: Engagement photo
In honor of our ninth wedding anniversary yesterday, here is our engagement photo. When we took this professional photo, we just wanted to give a nice Christmas gift to our families. I don’t think we ever imagined it would turn
Nine years
Happy ninth anniversary to the love of my life. No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT
BSF 2012-2013: Genesis 39-40
I’m always amazed at how God worked through so many trials in Joseph’s life. He really brings Romans 8:28 to life: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been
First soccer game
We’re coming off of a very busy weekend. I’ll recap everything, but it will not be in chronological order! Here are two videos from the Road Runners’ first game on a cold Saturday morning. I’m so proud that Avery scored