We've Been Tagged

We have been tagged by Danielle.
What fun :)
Here's the rules
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store pictures on your computer.
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder, and post it on your blog.
3. Explain the picture.
4. Tag four people to do the same.
5. No cheating (cropping, editing, etc.)

Families

Our families are a ministry
By obeying the Lord in your relationship with your family, you will be lifting up a banner for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ that will be seen by many. This godly strategy is "fighting the good fight." Is. 59:19b "When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him."

Little assignments can be difficult but the rewards will be worth every effort. "well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew. 25:21

Sensitivity is seeing the need; compassion is feeling for the need and doing something about it. The gospels mention nine specific times that Jesus showed compassion - that is more than any other quality.

Mark 6:34 says, "And Jesus, when He came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and He began to teach them many things."

Right now it is our responsibility to be faithful in the "little" things. Do not underestimate the importance of this assignment. One day the King shall say, "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40

The unexpected quality is being a servant. Even Jesus came, not to be served, but to serve. "But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." Matthew 23:11-12

It is truly a special relationship that He created to help us grow into His likeness. "but as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another." 1 Thess. 4:9

God creates families in many different ways. :)

Time Together

We were so blessed with some extra time with our wonderful son-in-law and wonderful daughter! It is always so fun to have family time together! Jamie was even so wonderful to spend some time putting in our new door (that has waited for two or more years for somone to try it) !!! Thank you so much Jamieson! You are both so special to us! We love you.
Jamie, Adrian, Isaac, & Kaleb fun :)

Bonding time. Don't let them scare you.

Happy thoughts :)

Summit

It has been awhile since you all have seen Summit. And puppies grow so rapidly! !
Even though Summit is a girl she is a puppy and enjoys the boys wrestling fun :)

She is so cute :)

We are so glad that her life was spared!

Simple Entertainment

We went to mama Lee's (Kurt's mother) home to celebrate Christmas with her the day after Christmas and for entertainment the children found some of mama and papa's old glasses :)
Like our new looks? :D We had never noticed before that there was another side to Kurt. (horns on his headA very becoming look :D

It is amazing what you can find for entertainment :)

Future rock star?

This is what happens when you have to find self entertainment at mama's.

Ketchup!

I know that we have a lot of "ketchup" to do for our fellow bloggers! So sorry that we have been to busy to spend time updating :) There has been a lot going on with the holidays and all, I know that I will not be able to ketchup on it all. A lot of you have been updated from friends blogs on what has been going on with us also. Thank you faithful bloggers :) I know that you have all seen pictures of our Christmas program. It was great fun!
These are some pictures of our fun set-up crew!
Gabrielle, Zoe, & Christian
Zoe, Gabrielle, Christian, & Reid

What a great job they did! What is set-up without fun:D

Joy Zigler (emotional Mary)

A cute friend picture at the program :)

I pray that everyone had a blessed Christmas and New Year!

May we continue to celebrate the birth of our Savior all year long!

A good time to reflect on what This Birthday meant to us;

Did we have the excitement of His birth as the angels did?

"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and say "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2:13&14

They were praising God!

Where were our Christmas hurries? The Shepherds hurried to find Jesus, Luke 2:16

Did we feel, see, and hear the glory of Him at this glorious celebration of the birth of our Savior? We must not let satan use things of this world to rob us of the greatness of the birth!

What an awesome inspiration Joseph and Mary are on their obedience to God! They took journeys that were very difficult, but obeyed what God would want of them. Took lots of shame at being found pregnant but not yet married. We may find ourselves in some circumstances that we find impossible, remember who we serve, remember Mary's words; "I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me as you have said." Luke 1:38

What an awesome Savior we serve and celebrate!