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16Jul/100

To all the Single Ladies (and Men)

Just got done reading the following article.  If you’re single or don’t have kids or both, read it and then I have a few thoughts for you.

Most people without kids don’t realize the stress and time that is envolved with raising children.  I don’t know how many times I’ve talked to a single person and wanted to smack them when they say, “I’m so busy!  I just don’t have time to __________.”  Normally their excuse is that they are working a part-time job and taking the bare minimum of credit hours at school.  Then for some reason they feel they have the right to look down on their married friends who only have a job and a kid to raise.

The reality that this article presents is that raising children (especially a stay at home mom) is probably one of the hardest “jobs” out there.  It is a strenuous joy that you can never truly understand until you get to undertake it yourself.

So here is my challenge.  Instead of living in your bubble, step back and evaluate how you could serve and sacrifice for your friends who have kids.  When the next great movie comes out, watch your friends kids so they can see it instead of seeing it yourself (it’s called sacrifice).  Show up randomly and do some household work (cleaning, dishes, dusting, laundry, etc.).  Take their kids out and let them have a quiet night at home.  Hang out with mom and give her some adult conversation during the day.

I can tell you from experience, these are some of the greatest blessing you can give to parents.

25Apr/100

Asa is a Stud

Asa was in a wedding a few weeks ago. The dude was a stud. We got him a haircut and a new outfit. Yes I put a chain on him.

18Mar/100

Great time in the park today.

Had a great time in the park tonight with Asa. The boy is fearless. He was climbing thing the 4-year-olds were scared of. We better buy some more health insurance.

16Feb/100

Yeah he has cowboy in his blood….

Haven’t shared anything about Asa in awhile.  So I thought I would put up a quick video.  The boy is talking and being his typical awesome self.  I love how he says “cow.”  It’s like he’s from Boston.  Enjoy.

12Nov/090

Pastor Dad: Praying for Asa

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I’ve only been a dad for about a year-and-a-half, but I must say one of my favorite things to do is to pray for Asa before he goes to bed every night.  If you don’t pray for/with your kids every, I would highly recommend it. I thought I would take a moment and share with you what I pray for Asa every night before we put him in his crib.

Father,

I thank you so much for Asa and the blessing that he is in our lives.
I pray the you help him to fall asleep quickly and to sleep the whole night through so he can get the rest that he needs.
I pray that you keep him safe through the night and send your angels to protect him and keep him safe.
I pray against Satan, his demons, their works and effects, and in the name of Jesus I demand that any demons that are in the house or in this room leave immediately and go to  pit for which they destined for all eternity.  I pray this by power and authority of Jesus Christ.
I ask Father that you would send your Holy Spirit to enforce this.  I pray that you would fill our house and hearts with your Holy Spirit.  I ask that your Holy Spirit would work in Asa’s heart; regenerating it and drawing him to You.  Make him a child of yours.
I pray the same thing for his future wife, and that the two of them would stay pure til the day they are married.  I pray that they would become parents and grandparents and great-grandparents who raise their children to be lovers of Jesus.
I pray the same thing for me and Shannon.  Fill us with your Holy Spirit and give us wisdom and strength to raise Asa to be a lover of Jesus.
We pray this all in the name of Your Son Jesus.
Amen

Shannon and I have developed this prayer over the past year-and-a-half.  The words aren’t always the same, but the general concepts are.  We’re constantly adding and changing it.

Do you pray for your kids every night?  Do you have a regular prayer, or do you play it by ear?

3Nov/090

Asa v. the Dog Door – Round 2

This video is of Asa’s struggle with Cali’s dog door. See who wins the battle this time.

24Aug/091

Asa v. the Dog Door

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Asa discovered that he isn’t quite small enough to fit through Cali’s dog door. He hasn’t really gone near it since this happened.

27Jul/092

Asa is fearless

We went to a friend’s son’s birthday party last week at the local community center.  The place has a sprinkler park that is pretty sweet.  We didn’t know how Asa would react, but we brought his swim trunks anyways.  He was a little hesitant at first, but as soon as he got wet it was hard to keep him out.  He was crawling all over the place.  It was awesome.

6Jul/090

Asa is walking!

Asa took his first steps a little over a month ago, but he decided to get serious about it today. We got some video of it. So I thought I would share. Hope you enjoy it.

6Jun/091

Asa’s First Birthday Party

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Here is video from Asa’s First Birthday Party.  It was a lot of work, but we had a great time.  I’m going to bed now.

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