Baby Pictures

Well, a lot is going on in our family right now. Shocker, right? :-) But the good news is that little Lily is growing and the family is adjusting very well.



Here are some grandparent pics.





Lately, Hebrews 11 has really hit my heart (and head) hard. What does it MEAN to live by faith in 21st century America? I think most of the time we take calculated risks. We do this because 1) we really don't believe in God's sovereignty, not in our heart anyway and 2) its easier. But we're finding out that God has ALWAYS asked His people to do what seem like silly things from the human perspective so that then His glory is manifested all the more.

Heb. 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.

Heb. 11:13 ¶ All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Heb. 11:14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
Heb. 11:15 And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return.
Heb. 11:16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.

The question is, will we be exiles?