Spring is such a busy time, for the birds, the bees (ha, ha) and for us. Myles is in golf at school and goes to the golf course twice a week. He loves it, probably because he is the best one. I have always been in awe at what a natural golfer he is. Even when he was four years old he seemed to have such a comfortable swing (unlike his mother, Ganley gift). His coach (pro assistant) is even impressed. Wouldn't it be great if he could make something of this and give hope and confidence to all kids with burns and hemophilia to achieve their dreams. Oh, by the way, he is officially taller than me now and just keeps getting better looking every day. We still go round and round over the hair issue but at thirteen I have to back down. I so miss seeing his face!
Love to all.......
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It’s Up to You
Monday, April 14, 2008
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him.”
Revelation 3:20 KJV
Perhaps you’ve seen Holman Hunt’s painting of Jesus. Stone archway…ivy-covered bricks…Jesus standing before a heavy wooden door.
It was in a Bible I often held as a young boy. Beneath the painting were the words, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him.”
Years later I read about a surprise in the painting. Holmann Hunt had intentionally left out something that only the most careful eye would note as missing. I had not noticed it. When I was told about it I went back and looked. Sure enough, it wasn’t there. There was no doorknob on the door. It could be opened only from the inside…
God come to your house, steps up to the door, and knocks. But it’s up to you to let him in.
WOW Myles, you look great!! It's funny, hair in the 70's is back, i'm sure you'll find a picture of your dad with the same look. Much love and continued prayers, i'll send extra prayers to your mom!! LOL.....
The Shadow of the Cross
Friday, April 18, 2008
God put on him the wrong who never did anything wrong, so we cold be put right with God.
2 Corinthians 5:21 MSG
Envision the moment. God on his throne. You on the earth. And between you and God, suspended between you and heaven, is Christ on his cross. You sins have been placed on Jesus. God, who punished sin, releases his rightful wrath on your mistakes. Jesus receives the blow. Since Christ is between you and God, you don’t. The sin is punished, but you are safe—safe in the shadow of the cross.
This is what God did, but why, why would he do it? Moral duty? Heavenly obligation? Paternal requirement? No. God is required to do nothing.
The reason for the cross? God loves the world.
That's an awesome awesome promise. Hope all is well, i'm off to run in the beautiful sun. God is GOOOOOOOOD! Much love and continued prayers to all. ~k8
Good to see you out playing golf. What a game. Deirdre always has her hair in a bun. I would love to see it down, she has such a nice color of red. Uncle Myles is having a 50th B day party on the 29 of August every one will be there, well almost everyone. be great to see you guys in Va.
Uncle Tom
Covered with Christ
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:3 NIV
The Chinese language has a great symbol for the truth of that verse. The word for righteousness is a combination of two pictures. On the top is a lamb. Beneath the lamb is a person. The lamb covers the person. Isn’t that the essence of righteousness? The Lamb of Christ over the child of God? Whenever the Father looks down on you, what does he see? He sees his Son, the perfect Lamb of God, hiding you. Christians are like their ancestor Abel. We come to God by virtue of the flock. Cain came with the work of his own hands. God turned him away. Abel came, and we come, dependent upon the sacrifice of the Lamb, and we are accepted. Like the Chinese symbol, we are covered by the lamb, hidden in Christ.
When God looks at you, he doesn’t see you; he sees Jesus. And how does he respond when he sees Jesus? He rends the heavens and vibrates the earth with the shout, “You are my Son, whom I love, and I am very pleased with you” (Mark 1:11).
Have a GREAT Sunday!! Much love and continued prayers to ALL!! ~k8
I wanted to let you guys know that you're in my hearts for ever and ever and that I will always be here. I so badly wanted to be there with for Aaron. I hope it goes well, and the family and I wanted to let you know that we love you all. We just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of you today.
Love and thoughts,
Lizzi and Family
He Gives Us Himself
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
“I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20 NIV
The story is told of a man on an African safari deep in the jungle. The guide before him had a machete and was whacking away the tall weeds and thick underbrush. The traveler, wearied and hot, asked in frustration, “Where are we? Do you know where you are taking me? Where is the path?” The seasoned guide stopped and looked back at the man and replied, “I am the path.”
We ask the same questions, don’t we? We ask God, “Where are you taking me? Where is the path?” And he, like the guide, doesn’t tell us. Oh, he may give us a hint or two, but that’s all. If he did, would we understand? Would we comprehend our location? No, like the traveler, we are unacquainted with this jungle. So rather than give us an answer, Jesus gives us himself.
WOW what a great story. Much love and continued prayers for all! :o) ~k8
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