Springtime Tallahassee

Today was a fun day. Even though heavy rain was in the forecast, we decided to weather it out and head to the springtime Tallahassee parade. The rain held up and we had a great time. Here are some pics from our day.

A Day With My Girls

Today was a very special day. I had the day off and was able to spend the whole day with three of the best girls in the world. I had a great time. We took Ashlyn to have her three month pictures done and she was absolutely beautiful. She did so good. In fact all three of my girls did good. Afterwards we grabbed some lunch and then it was off to shop. Aubriana loves to shop. She does a good job helping mommy find bargains. She was in rare form and had Kim and I laughing most of the day. Speaking of laughing, Ashlyn has started laughing out loud and it is so sweet.

My girls are the greatest. It's rare that I get to hang out with them all day. It was a real treat and I soaked up every minute of it. I'm grateful for my girls. They are God's way of reminding me of how good He is. Which is way to good. I wouldn't trade this life for anything.

Born Again

John 3:1-3
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him."
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."

Today at Woodland Hills we began a teaching series entitled No One. The gospel according to Jesus. Within the gospels Jesus uses the phrase "No One" Six times. The Scripture above was the first one we discussed.

Now when I read this passage and especially the phrase "Born Again", for some reason I picture bible thumping, sign toting, megaphone yelling radicals. This is not what Jesus intended. Today in church we said that He was trying to communicate to Nicodemus and to us our greatest spiritual need. We must become brand new creations in Him and because of the complete and finished work of Christ on the cross we can.

It is my hope and prayer that you have placed your faith in Jesus. Then and only then can you become a new creation. (2 Cor. 5:17) Being born again is not what this world has labeled it. It's being free from the corruption, the poison and the penalty of sin. THANK YOU JESUS!!!

I'm not a bible thumper, I'm not a sign toter and I'm not a megaphone yelling radical. However, I am grateful and privileged to say that I am "Born Again"!!!

Love You, Bye Bye

Aubriana loves to say "love you, bye bye". She says it to just about anyone. Even complete strangers. One time we were in wal-mart and an older gentleman was taken away by our pretty girls. He stopped to chat with us for awhile. Our girls caused him to reflect on his own grandchildren. The conversation ended and as we walked off Aubriana yelled out her favorite phrase 'love you, bye bye. I leaned over and whispered to her " Aubriana were not suppose to love just anyone".

As the words came out of my mouth I thought actually we are. In fact, God commands it. Matthew 22:36-40 says "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Aubriana taught me a valuable lesson that day and maybe her example will be enlighten for you as well. Until next time...Love You, Bye Bye!!!