Live for Eternity - Paul Washer

(Be sure to pause music at the bottom first!)

Thanks to a friend who shared this blog with me, I was reminded that in the thorns of life, He is enough.  Thanks, Karen.

WEEK IN SUMMARY 
(more details & pictures to come...)

Aside from all the amazing ministry that tops the week, I have not laughed so hard, nor so much in such a long time. Giant marshmallows, smores in the rain, community milk jugs, song creations (from some very creative people), amazing testimonies, Godly fellowship, unforgettable worship and campfire times, many LATE nights & memorable conversations, lifelong friendships made, complete unity, growth together in the Lord, amazing servanthood, huge mountains moved in many ways, and lots of precious time with the Lord. Though I am completely exhausted, I could not feel more refreshed.  None of it could have been accomplished without Jesus, and He deserves ALL the glory! Miss you all already, and can't wait until August!!!

3 NEW CALVES = 3 BUSY CHILDREN!

6 bottles in the morning, and 6 bottles at night is a lot of work, but what a great experience and a great way to teach responsibility! 

WASHING OF THE FEET

I just loved the study from John 13 that we had at the shelter last night.  So much from that chapter came alive to me that I had never seen there before. 

When Peter said to the Lord, "You shall never wash my feet!" and Jesus responds rather harshly with "If I do not wash you, you have no part with me."  It is exactly the same way with us.  If we are not washed -- regenerated, we have no part with Him.  What did Jesus wash?  The dirt and dust from living in the world that had collected on their feet.  What does He wash in us?  The "junk" from living in the world.  Sin. 

Then Peter, still not understanding the spiritual application says, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!"  And Jesus replies, "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you."  Once we are bathed, we are "completely clean", but we still need to have our feet washed on a regular basis.  What a beautiful pictures of our standing with Jesus Christ, and also of sanctification.

There is so much more here that I'd love to write about, but I have a crying child who needs to get up from his nap!

MEMORIAL DAY::  TRUSSES ON THE BARN!

The girls made barettes for their hair out of various flowers they found around the yard.

Inside the garage after the trusses are up

Clay helping out -- yes, I was nervous!!!

What it looks like now

My hard-working man smiling down at me  :)