Good morning and happy Wednesday. Ash Wednesday. The preparing weeks before Easter. It's a time of looking forward as well as looking back in repentance as well. Many people will spend the next 40 days giving something up that they do or enjoy as a sign or reverence toward God of their thankfulness and gratitude of what Jesus Did for us on the cross. Not to take away from this time at all, because Easter is after all, my favorite celebration, but shouldn't we be doing this all the time? Shouldn't our lives be lived daily in this frame of mind? Of course, but we're human and we're faulty. I'm glad for times of remembrance. I need them because I'm male. I hope that everyone will begin today in framing their mind and their hearts and their worship towards that wonderful day of Easter. Wether you observe lent or not doesn't matter, but it's a tool to use. Giving up of things for our observance of The Lord is a great concept, you think? Giving of ourselves to others and pointing to the cross daily is a great idea too. Let's celebrate this time and remember what it cost for our salvation. You're weren't cheap and we can't live like it was. Praise God on high for His son Jesus. Live with the power of knowing that the tomb is empty. In love always. <><

Good morning and happy Tuesday. I've really been missing my kids lately. I think I'm having a bit of empty nest settng in. I know they have a lot going on and are busy, but man I would like to see them more. Seeing them and this situation from a fathers eyes only makes me reflect on THE Fathers eyes. To think of how He sees me and how much He wishes I would see Him more. My kids are doing what they should and are doing well for the most part. They've heard what I've said just not put it into practice so much yet. That sounds a lot like how we grown up kids do our Father. He's called us to do so many things and some get done and others we let pass right on by thinking we know best or just aren't listening. I hope my kids read this and see they need to go see their dad more, just like we all need to. Talk to your Father today. Spend time with Him. Both of them, if you have them, your earthly one and especially your heavenly one. In love always. <><