Thursday, May 24, 2007

I have a grandson!

Just thought I would spread the word. Christina delivered a 6# 15 oz. boy this morning at 11:45.

Douglas Edward Jr. Wish I had pictures! Grace is planning on going to Florida to help Christina on June 5th. That seems like a long time away but - that's the way it is.

Joel is doing better every day. We are having Joel's friends in Friday night for a party. Ken plans on "challenging" them with the Word. Pray for wisdom and boldness and results!

Last night we were on the news too! They were doing a story on how dangerous the road is where Joel's accident was. Ken, Joel and I all got our moment of fame! No recruiters have called yet though - hmmmmm.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

May the God of Hope fill you

It's good to be home. Don't ya just love it?!

We brought Joel home yesterday and got him settled into our bed because it's downstairs. This morning I didn't have to get up at 5:30 to get to the hospital. Everyone is sleeping in. It's quiet. I love it like this!

We are so thankful for the Lord's goodness in sparing Joel's life. He is doing better everyday. I know there will still be some difficult times before us. We don't walk this road alone though. Our Savior goes behind and before us. He lights the path, He leads the way.

I have been encouraged as I have reviewed my studies in Romans. (BSF - wonderful!) In times past I have been so encouraged as I have looked at the "He is able" verses.

Romans 4:21 "what He has promised, He is able also to perform"

Romans 11:23 " God is able to graft them in again" (God's dealings with the Jews)

Romans 14:3 "He is able to make him stand"

Romans 16:25 "to Him who is able to establish you"

These wonderful things about God are only a few of the things that build up my faith and strengthen me to stand.

Romans 15:4 "...that we through the patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope"

Yes, my friends. He is my sure and stedfast hope and always will be.

Romans 15:13 "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name.

On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.
All other ground is sinking sand.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

I am weak but He is strong...

When I made my last post, who would of thought that I would have such an opportunity to "shine" for the Lord. I have found Him to be the faithful One who gives strength as we face each day. It is not our might or power but His Spirit that upholds us and radiates through us.

I feel very weak and very small, but He is very strong and very big! In this I rejoice. Not in my circumstance for it is difficult, but in My God for He is able. When I am weak, He is strong.

Thank you for your love and prayers. We feel very strongly the prayers of the saints on our behalf. Joel may not be aware yet, but someday he will hear and know how God spared him and loved him through each of you.

He is able,
Marti