Good Times

Recently we were at Mom and Dad's home in Claremore, Oklahoma. Mallory and her cousin Marcus played for hours in their backyard. It's a great backyard with big trees, swings, a slide, a basketball goal, and of course...Mamaw and Papa.

Fire In Our Neighborhood

This afternoon a storm came through Ridge Lake Shores and blew down a pine tree near our home. The tree came to rest on a power line. The power line did not come down. Instead electrical arcs from the tree touching the power line fell to the ground below and started a fire.

10 Commandments of Purity

This is something I read at a marriage conference hosted by Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. I thought it was very appropriate for pastors and couples in general.

1. I shall have no other human relationships before my spouse, including the kids.

2. I shall remember the date night and keep it holy.

3. I shall honor my spouse on anniversaries and special days so that I may live long in the land the Lord has given me.

4. I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain by apathy.

5. I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.

6. I shall not travel alone.

7. I shall not counsel a member of the opposite sex with the doors closed.

8. I shall not share the details of our marriage with others.

9. I shall not watch, read, or expose myself to sexually explicit shows, books, DVDs, etc.

10. I shall remember the implications of breaking this covenant and commandment before God.

Madison At Her Awards Ceremony

In this photo Madison is standing with Peet Junior High School Principal, Curtis Null. At the end of year awards ceremony she received the 8th Grade Citizenship Award. We are so proud of Madison. She is a tremendous student and athlete. But more importantly, she is a follower of Christ and an awesome daughter! We are so proud of her.

Brayden's Cast

Here are some photos of Brayden with his cast. This was the result of a pitch, high and inside, during a baseball tournament. The cast has since been removed, and everything is somewhat back to normal (he's a boy so that means playing hard and swimming).

Lessons Learned from Noah

1. Don't miss the boat.


2. We are all in the same boat.


3. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.


4. Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something big.


5. Don't listen to critics; just do the job that needs to be done.


6. Travel in pairs.


7. Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.


8. When you're stressed, float a while.


9. Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.


10. No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.
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