God's Creation

Today we made it up to the summit on Mount Diablo which is about 3800 feet. It was a beautiful day with the sun shining and clear skies. With sights as breath-taking as these, no one can deny that there is a God. Romans 1:20 says: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." We all have witness to God through His creation which is all around us, so even if some have not heard the gospel with their ears, they are still without excuse. I can't help but think that if the sights on this present earth are so beautiful, what beautiful things will we see on the New Earth?

Dear Friends in Palo Cedro

This past weekend we had the blessing of going with my parents to visit Barry and Terry McGee and their family. They are such a loving, giving family and they opened their home to all of us. Before we started our trek home we stopped at the famous Sun Dial bridge in Redding. It tells the time according to the sun. This picture of Troy, me and Solomon is funny because I was yelling 'take the picture, I can't see, the sun!' Something about that sun up there, it is brutal! We will definitely be going back to visit this summer, Lord willing.

Merry Christmas!

Solomon doesn't quite understand Christmas yet, but he enjoyed it anyways!

Like a Vapor

Today Solomon had his 4 month check up. He is now 16 pounds and 26 inches! I feel like everyday is going by so fast! Before I know it he will be starting school. It reminds me that our life here on earth is so short and compared to eternity it is like a vapor. This verse says it well: 'Man is like a mere breath; His days are like a passing shadow.' (Psalm 144:4) When it is cold outside and you exhale, you can see your breath, but only for a second and then it is gone. That is how short our lives are. That is also a reminder to me that I need to not put things off for tomorrow, because like James says, 'yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.' I hope this encourages you to minister to those around you today and don't wait for tomorrow because tomorrow might not come.

Happy Halloween!

Ruff! Ruff! Even though Halloween has nothing to do with the Lord, as one of our Christian liberties we can join in the fun. Although we will probably not be going trick or treating this year, I thought it would be fun to get Solomon dressed up for his first Halloween. Next year he will actually be able to go door to door! ( you know you parents out there make your kids go so you can eat their candy! ) I remember my parents used to "test" the candy before we could dig in so that it would be safe for us to eat. Which is a good idea, but I think some of the time they weren't just "testing" it to see if it was safe, if you catch my drift.

Kickin' it with dad

Everytime I turned on the camera Solomon would stop talking, but I did get a little shot of him kicking his dad.