Romans 6:6

This is amazing. My mom sent this out to the fam and I just had to post it. If you read nothing else today, except for Scripture of course =), read this.

“We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” Romans 6:6

CHRISTIAN, what have you to do with sin? Has it not cost you enough already? Burnt child, will you play with the fire? What? After having already been caught in the jaws of the lion, you still want to walk into his den again? Haven’t you had enough of the old serpent? Didn’t he poison all your veins once, and will you play upon the hole of the asp, and put your hand upon the serpent’s den a second time?

Oh, don’t be so foolish! So unconscious! Did sin ever provide you with real pleasure? Did you find solid satisfaction in it? If so, go back to your old drudgery and wear the chain again, if that’s what pleases you.

But inasmuch as sin never gave you what it promised to give you, but deluded you with lies, don’t be snared a second time by the old fowler; be FREE and let the remembrance of your ancient bondage forbid you to enter the net again. It is contrary to the designs of eternal love, which all have an eye to your purity and holiness; therefore, don’t run opposite to the purposes of your Lord.

Another thought should restrain you from sin. Christians can never sin cheaply. They pay a heavy price for iniquity. Transgression destroys peace of mind, obscures fellowship with Jesus, hinders prayer, brings darkness over the soul; therefore, don’t be the serf and bondservant of sin.

There is yet a higher argument: each time you became a slave to sin, you are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to public disgrace. Can you bear that thought?

Oh! If you have fallen into any special sin during this day, it may be my Master has sent this admonition this evening, to bring you back before you backslide very far. Turn to Jesus anew; He has not forgotten His love to you! His grace is still the same! With weeping and repentance, come to His footstool, and you shall be once more received into His heart; you shall be set upon a rock again, and your goings shall be established.

Charles Spurgeon
Morning & Evening

Congratultions!

Well, today Joey and Lauren get married! I did my first engagement shoot of them. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out so well with bad lighting, rain, dumb photographer, etc. But it was fun. My cute assistant, Kathy, was super helpful. ;)

Here are a few of the pics...

Congratulations, you two! It's been fun documenting some of these last few weeks for you! :)

In my spare time...

I will be spending some spare time here, at the Biblical Study Group blog. Recently, a study was just finished on prayer (the first post here, with a link to the Spurgeon article) and before that, on the holiness of God. We are beginning a study on the book of Ephesians on Monday if you want to follow along!!

Oh yes, thank you to all of you for your amazingly kind and precious comments. We are so overwhelmed by the number of people who have been praying for us as a family and for Joshua's salvation in particular. We had no idea! And still you continue to let us know how affected you are by his testimony, remembering words you've had and shared with us or him, etc. Our family just cannot comprehend it all and we are so blessed. I know Joshua appreciates your continued prayers as he begins the Christian life. What a blessing our church family has been to us all! We love you!

Welcome Home!

Well, I couldn't help it! I had to post and let you all know that the brother we've been praying for for years has finally been rescued! Yes, Joshua gave his life to Christ on Saturday night while we were away at Celebration. The story is a long one and amazing. He has already begun making some awesome lifestyle changes. We are so thrilled and just often times speechless at the changes. One of the things he texted my mom on Saturday was that he was overwhelmed by the fact that with everything Christ was still fighting for him. Wow. What an answer to prayer!!!


He joined us at Celebration Sunday night and Monday morning and already he was like a different person!
Tonight we had some friends over to celebrate what God has done and had a time of worship. I look forward to many more evenings of our WHOLE family being together and worshiping our Lord - and then ALL ETERNITY!!!! Wow.

Caleb leading worship!! Go Caleb!

Joshua and Neil-buddy
The Awesome Kyle Davis (except not when he's mean and messes my hair up!)

The guys...
Stephen Morgan - who also has an amazing story!!! I love this kid!
Brittany Jarvis (aka Gorgeous, and "Stephen's girl") Heather or "lil bit" More of "the guys"
What a great night!!!!

P.S. Worship Conference and Celebration updates and pictures are coming!!!