Happy Valentine’s Day Tracey
I wanted to wish a happy Valentines Day to my beautiful bride Tracey. I can honestly say that each and every year of our marriage has been better than the year before.
Fellas, seek the Lord for your wife but don’t stop there. Seek the Lord to lead your family. Allow Him to mold you into a better man and a better mate.
Last week I shared openly and honestly about the work God has done in my marriage. Do you want a better life with your spouse? Do yourself a favor and listen to it.
Happy Valentine’s Day Tracey. I love you and I will see you in a few days.
Be the first to comment!Late Thanksgiving Note
I wanted to write this post Sunday night but I was completely wasted. I was going to write it earlier today but I decided to do something different and actually rest on my day off this week. Well, at least most of it.
Thursday I had a a great Thanksgiving. My sister and her kids came over in the day, then my brother-in-law Damon came to dinner with his bride and cute baby. We also had a couple guys from church come over for dinner.
First, my wife made an incredible Turkey, sweet potato casserole, and all the trimmings. On top of that it was great to hang out with friends and family.
Thanksgiving is really the last truly Christian holiday we have. I am not sure how long it will take some folks to “redeem” the holiday by mixing in pagan rituals but for now, we celebrate with thankfulness to Jesus.
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Anastasia entertaining herself when mom is in the changing room.
Be the first to comment!7 Years of Joy
Today is the birthday of the cutest girl in the world.
When you were born 7 years ago, I held you in my arms and declared that “this is my daughter, in whom I am well pleased.” And truly you have fulfilled that prophetic declaration.
Anastasia, words cannot begin to describe how much I love you.
This morning, when you came into the bed to cuddle with me, I thanked the Lord for you again. Just like I have a thousand times before.
I suspect one day climbing in bed with your mom and I wont be the first priority of your day but know that will we wish it was.
One day, when all your dreams are coming true, when the world is at your finger tips, when you have accomplished everything God destined you to become, know that on the first day you were born you already captured my heart. When the world tempts you to try and earn my love know that you had it the moment I found out you were in your mothers belly. When you feel you have to earn acceptance in this world remember that I already deemed you acceptable the moment I laid eyes on you.
Have a happy birthday princess. I love you. This has been seven years of Joy. Thank you Jesus for this gift.
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Be the first to comment!Summer To-Do List
Friday is a pretty big day for me in my weekly schedule. But for my kids, it is normally just another day. The difference today is that it is the first day of summer. That is so important, Isaac made a list of things he wants to get done today.
Isaac and Anastasia.10 Years Today
I tell people all the time to get single before they get married. Most people date someone for a long time and realize the only progression their relationship can take is marriage.
It’s like life is a game of musical chairs and when the music stops, and its time to get married, whoever you happen to be with at the time is the one you will spend your life with.
I am here to tell you there is a better way.
Ten years ago today, the former Tracey Penn took my name and gave me her heart.
When I gave my life to Jesus I gave Him my all. I gave Jesus my intended career, my identity, and my life plans. I believed that if God was still alive then He could make it clear to me when I was supposed to get married and to whom. And one day He did.
People think that if God is behind something it will happen flawlessly. That could not be farther from the truth. God is only in things that will collapse without Him.
So in the beginning, Tracey and I had to seek God in our marriage. We had to allow Him to change who we are. We had to choose love, choose forgiveness and choose to be husband and wife.
The strongest friendships are built on the backs of conquered adversity.
Our adversity was not from outside, but within. As we followed the leading of God in parenting, ministry, and life, we had to choose over and over again to love, forgive, trust, bless, honor, respect, encourage, and believe in one another.
Today, Tracey is the closest friend I have ever had. Our marriage is more open, affectionate, fun, fulfilling, and enjoyable then it has ever been. Tracey has my total trust. She has shown me time and again why God chose her for me. Without her I would not be the man, the minister, or the father I am today.
I am eternally grateful that you took my name and gave me your heart.
Tracey I love you.
Always and Forever.
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