Love Notes

I write love letters to my husband and kids several times a year as well as little lunchtime surprises. I’m sure my kids don’t think it’s as cool as I do but I know they keep the little notes. Gary thinks I’m a mess but it’s fun for me and I like to do little things to let my people know I am thinking about them throughout the day. Something new I started this school year is on a monthly bases I will take scripture and little love thoughts and place in the back of their school folders. We use this as our morning devotion for the entire month so the scripture and lesson sinks in and then the kids have it to look at during the day if they need a little pick me up. We are very passionate about God and teaching His word, there is nothing more important to Gary and I than having our family centered in Christ. It’s a huge blessing to watch and see Lilly and Owen living out their faith.

Lilly and Owen Scripture

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “I will neverleave you; I will never forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness. Jeremiah 31:3

Armor of God

Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, stand firm with the belt of TRUTHbuckled around your waist, with the BREASTPLATE of RIGHTEOUSNESS in place and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes front the GOSPEL OF PEACE. In addition to all this, take up the SHIELD of FAITH, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the HELMET of SALVATION and the SWORD of the SPIRIT, which is the word of God. And pray in the SPIRIT on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and request. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:10-18

Five Fingers of Prayer

THUMB: Family and Friends

INDEX: Pastors and Teachers

MIDDLE: Church and School

RING: Sick, Poor, and Persecuted 

PINKY: You

Daddy and mom love you guys so very much. We are beyond proud of you not a day goes by that we don’t thank God for making you our kids. We love you guys! Romens 12:9 is one of my very favorite verses. It says LOVE must be SINCERE. Our love for you both is so big and sincere. This verse also says to HATE what is evil; and CLING to what is GOOD. Our prayer for you both is that you follow Jesus with all of your heart and cling to the righteousness of the narrow road! Trust GOD and RISE UP to HIS ARMY! We love you both so very much!