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Mon, Sep 4 2006

Choose life...the way that is true
Topic: People/Family stories

And so, have I mentioned lately how cool my kids are????

Hannah is becoming an international Christian activist and someday missionary....long or short term is yet to be determined. She is in college 2 hours away and growing up so beautifully...she amazes us.

Bethany and Emma seem to be flourishing in public high school...thank you, Lord. They've both made friends and are inviting people to youth group. I can see so clearly how God is laying out their lives before them and they are choosing to follow. Bethany is singing her heart out on the worship team at church and discovering it's hard to live up to your own values, but it's worth it. Emma gave a powerful testimony at church a few weeks ago on how God is working in her life, giving her a love of missions.

Maggie is growing up into a sweet 9 year old and learning to make good choices in her 9 year old way.

I am just sitting back, watching it all in amazement. God is good and His promises are real....I've seen it unfolding with my owns eyes.

From Deuteronomy 30:

11-16 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, "Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, "Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

19-20 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life.

by crickl at 11:42 AM PDT
Updated: Tue, Sep 12 2006 8:16 AM PDT
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Thu, Sep 7 2006 - 6:17 PM PDT

Name: eph2810
Home Page: http://eph2810.com

I had to come back to read this post. I just read little snippets last night (was on my hubby's laptop)...
Anyway. I can see how God is working in your family. You and your husband are doing an incredible job raising those beautiful children God has intrusted to you.:)

Thank you for sharing...

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Thu, Sep 7 2006 - 6:18 PM PDT

Name: Cathee
Home Page: http://www.dezdarlyn.blogspot.com

I forgot to tell you in my email that I have had Charles' blog in my favorites for a long time. When you mentioned that he posted a neat post about heaven, I read it right a way. I really agree with the post, particularly about how our life here on earth is a mission from God to tell others about Jesus. Our pastor, Bill Roberts, of Valley Baptist Church here in Tonopah, has that as a vision for our church. To win souls for Christ. The verses you included from Deuteronomy reminded me that if we obey God we will be fearless in our efforts to win souls. We don't have to go to a foreign country mission, we can do it right where we live and shop and go out to eat and play. The Lord brings unsaved people in our lives all the time. Let's not be afraid to "offend" someone by bringing up Jesus and what He is offering--salvation from sin and eternal life.

Thanks for posting, you inspire me!!!

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