Joshua's Birthday

Our middle son has turned thirteen this past weekend. He had expressed a desire to go hunting with his father. This seemed to be a simple request, but a dear one also. For him to desire to spend time with his father, learning what little his dad knows about hunting. We had a good time out in the woods. It always amazes me when I spend time out in God's wonderful creation. Getting away from the things that say "CIVILIZATION" and instead being overwhelmed at the intricate detail God has placed in every creature. From the lowly bug to the simple squirrel and even to man. Without the Lord we have know hope and no life.

It is a priviledge to celebrate another year in the each life of our family. We are not guaranteed tomorrow, yet we will praise God for yesterday, today and tomorrow - no matter what befalls us. Joshua spent the rest of the day experimenting with his new guitar accessories. His skill is increasing daily as is his desire to us music to praise and glorify his maker. May this be his heart's desire that all of his life would bring praise, glory and honor to Jesus Christ - who has set him free from the sin of this dark present world. My prayer would be the same for all who have found grace and mercy in the Lord. And for those that do not know Him - that He would open their eyes and ears that they might find mercy and compassion at the cross of Christ.














Psalm 49:12But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish. 13
This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. Selah 14 Like sheep they are destined for the grave, and death will feed on them. The upright will rule over them in the morning; their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions. 15 But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Selah