A Couple Moment

These were taken a couple years ago on a trip that we took to visit some friends.

It's good for me to look back and see pictures like this sometimes.

Years Ago

Going through pictures on our computer, I found these beautiful sunrise shots. These were taken in 2005.

Any guesses where these were taken?

Taking a Breath

A year ago we were traveling around the country visiting family. It was a fun trip, but during parts of it we experienced quite a bit of stress. I felt that our marriage was under direct spiritual attack. I was needing to take a deep breath and feel God's peace in my heart. Then, as we were traveling, God gave us amazing evidence of His love for us, and His watchcare over us. I know that I have shared these pictures in other places, but I just had to share again. God's timing is so perfect, and He knew just how to lift our hearts and gave us just what we needed. The amazing views in these photos took my breath away and overwhelming peace filled my heart. Praise the Lord!

Grand Tetons, October 2010

Jenny Lake (Grand Tetons), October 2010

Dr. Haven

Haven adjusted her stethoscope and gave herself an injection.

As she gave herself the shot, she said, "Poke."

She must know that this is the way babies take their medicine...

Bag Hat

The girls had fun playing with this bag today. Love the smiles on their faces. 

Reading With Hope

Hope has always loved books. She has loved to have us read to her, and she still does. "Mommy, will you read me a book?" is one of her favorite questions to ask. We are happy to oblige.

Now, she is starting to read herself. Today, her story that she read was "Sam is mad at me." She sounded out each word and read it! She has also read the stories "Eat it." "Read it." "That rat is sad." Each story has a picture to look at after reading the story and she loves it! I am so excited for her, and so proud of her.

Story time (2009)

Out of Babylon

I have a confession. I spent a good part of last month, and the month before, watching an old TV show. I had never heard of it when it was actually on TV, but the basic plot of the show was interesting, and so I started watching the episodes on the internet (you can watch almost any show on the internet). There came a point where I kept watching just so that I could find out how the show ended. And then it was over.


Well, after wasting all that time and mind space, I have been doing some contemplating. Yes, the basic plot of the show was good, but there were many things in that show that were not good. I'll name some of them: premarital sex, homosexuality, abortion, atheism, hedonism, pantheism, and so much more. There was a concerted effort in this show to blur the lines between right and wrong. There was a concerted effort made in the show to proclaim that there is not one way that is right. Everyone can be right at the same time. I'm okay, you're okay. Anything goes.


As I was contemplating, I kept thinking about the verse in the Bible that says, "And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues." (Revelation 18:4)


I know there are many things in my life that need reevaluating. I don't need to fill my mind with raunchy jokes, extramarital affairs, homosexuality, murder, torture, kidnappings, spiritualism, pantheism, occultism, and all the confusion that is Babylon. God is calling me to come out of Babylon. I think I am ready. 


What about you?