Enter Through the Narrow Gate

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. — Matthew 7:13-14 

God calls us to enter through the narrow gate.

The road that leads to destruction is wide.

And many go through it.

But the gate is small that leads to life.

And the road is narrow.

That's why only a few people find it.

And even then, many are reluctant to go through it.

But God will guide us each step of the way.

I Lack Nothing

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3 

With God as my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down to rest in green pastures.

God leads me beside quiet water.

He gives my soul refreshment.

And He guides me along the right paths.

All this for His name's sake.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. — Psalm 23:1-3 

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The Lord Jesus is my shepherd.

He guides me where I should go, when I let Him.

And He provides just what I need when I need it.

He leads me beside quiet waters and restores my soul.

When I get lost or mixed up along the way, he gets me back on the right path.

I live for His name's sake.

What a wonderful God we serve.

The Lord Refreshes My Soul

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. — Psalm 23:2

The Lord is my shepherd.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.

God helps me relax, even in the midst of turmoil.

He leads me beside quiet waters.

When the world overwhelms me, God prepares a quiet place for me away from the crowd.

He refreshes my soul.

When I take the time to read His Word, God reinvigorates my soul.

He knows just what I need and when.

Servants of God

A servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. — Titus 1:1

Corn Hole Game

As servants of God, we are asked to do God's will in our lives.

This weekend we got out our cornhole game.

We haven't played in almost a year so we are a bit rusty.

We got better with practice.

It was hot, so we couldn't play for very long.

I did get one in the hole after a few rounds.

As a servant of God, we are asked to further the faith and to spread the knowledge of His truth.

Pilate asked, "What is truth?"

Jesus answered, "I am the way, the  Truth, and the life. Whoever believes in me will have everlasting life."

Remembering Mom Rita

Now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. — Romans 8:22

Today is the anniversary of Mom Rita's death in 2011.

That was 9 years ago, but it seems like just yesterday.

Kirk and I  miss our moms very much.

So we created a slideshow of some of our favorite family photos.

You can view it here:

https://plus.smilebox.com/play?g=3f39cbc4-523e-489f-aafc-08bb78a264ba&sbid=3466

A loving tribute to Rita and Gary.

We found old photos of their family, friends, and Rita as a baby, a young child, a teenager, a new bride, and a young mom.

As well as photos of their 50th wedding anniversary.

We have been blessed with a wonderful family and very special friends.