Earlier this week we learned that a friend of Parker's gave his life to Christ last week. And another prayer was answered.
Over the past several years, at bedtime most every night, Parker has prayed for a list of family, friends and classmates, that each of them would give their life to Christ. As time has passed, his prayers have been answered repeatedly and new names are added to the list.
And with each answered prayer, Parker's faith grows.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
More Parkerisms and Turnerisms
Raising two sons, 9 and 6, means we have lots of fun conversations in our home. Here are a few more:
On Thursday evening, we made an after-work trip to Dollywood to take advantage of the the "Great American Summer" promotion there. This summer, the theme park is staying open later and has nightly fireworks. Though the weather on Thursday evening seemed as if rain showers were possible, we decided to go anyway since it was Turner's birthday. Within 30 minutes of arriving at the park, the clouds grew dark and rain began to fall. Short of Tonya and Turner riding the Dollywood classic, Blazing Fury, the trip was mostly a wash-out.
On the way home, as Turner grumbled about not getting to stay at the park and questioning whether we should have even tried to go:
Parker: Like Ms. Frizzle (from Magic School Bus) always says: Take risks, which we did. Make mistakes, which we did. And get messy, which we did.
Also, on the way home from Dollywood (from out of nowhere)-
Turner: I may never get to go to Nebraska.
On Thursday evening, we made an after-work trip to Dollywood to take advantage of the the "Great American Summer" promotion there. This summer, the theme park is staying open later and has nightly fireworks. Though the weather on Thursday evening seemed as if rain showers were possible, we decided to go anyway since it was Turner's birthday. Within 30 minutes of arriving at the park, the clouds grew dark and rain began to fall. Short of Tonya and Turner riding the Dollywood classic, Blazing Fury, the trip was mostly a wash-out.
On the way home, as Turner grumbled about not getting to stay at the park and questioning whether we should have even tried to go:
Parker: Like Ms. Frizzle (from Magic School Bus) always says: Take risks, which we did. Make mistakes, which we did. And get messy, which we did.
Also, on the way home from Dollywood (from out of nowhere)-
Turner: I may never get to go to Nebraska.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Great Quote Thursday
Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent. Therefore, make sure that you are practicing the right way, the right things. Making those right things permanent."- Morgan Wootten, hall of fame high school basketball coach
Turner is 6 Today!!
Six years ago today, our world changed when Turner was born. We are blessed by him everyday.
Happy Birthday Turner! Daddy loves you.
Happy Birthday Turner! Daddy loves you.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Book Review: Role of a Lifetime by James Brown
James Brown, the host of CBS Sports' The NFL Today, combined with coauthor Nathan Whitaker to offer this sketch of his life.
Growing up in Washington, DC to a working class family, Brown played high school basketball at famed basketball powerhouse DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland under the tutelage of hall of fame basketball coach Morgan Wootten. He then attended Harvard University, graduating in 1973, as a three-time All-Ivy League basketball player. Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, he was the final cut in training camp. Brown admits to not giving all-out effort to improve his game while in college.
While holding a lucrative corporate sales position at IBM, Brown began moonlighting as a sports broadcaster, working local college games and serving as a replacement sports anchor at a local television station. Before long, he chose to pursue sportscasting full-time. Having served as the host of Fox NFL Sunday and now at CBS, Brown is at the top of his profession.
Role of a Lifetime is experiential in nature, not a true historical account. Few dates are given. But what Brown does make clear is his love for his mother and the example she set in raising him; his desire to maximize the gifts God has given him; his desire to treat everyone, whether an executive or a hotel bellhop with courtesy and respect; and his love for his wife Dorothy. He finds it very important that he maintain a clear testimony to well represent his faith in Jesus Christ.
The book rambles at times but is a short read. Confirming the persona Brown presents on television, Role of a Lifetime shows Brown as the very likable individual we see every Sunday of the NFL football season.
Growing up in Washington, DC to a working class family, Brown played high school basketball at famed basketball powerhouse DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland under the tutelage of hall of fame basketball coach Morgan Wootten. He then attended Harvard University, graduating in 1973, as a three-time All-Ivy League basketball player. Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, he was the final cut in training camp. Brown admits to not giving all-out effort to improve his game while in college.
While holding a lucrative corporate sales position at IBM, Brown began moonlighting as a sports broadcaster, working local college games and serving as a replacement sports anchor at a local television station. Before long, he chose to pursue sportscasting full-time. Having served as the host of Fox NFL Sunday and now at CBS, Brown is at the top of his profession.
Role of a Lifetime is experiential in nature, not a true historical account. Few dates are given. But what Brown does make clear is his love for his mother and the example she set in raising him; his desire to maximize the gifts God has given him; his desire to treat everyone, whether an executive or a hotel bellhop with courtesy and respect; and his love for his wife Dorothy. He finds it very important that he maintain a clear testimony to well represent his faith in Jesus Christ.
The book rambles at times but is a short read. Confirming the persona Brown presents on television, Role of a Lifetime shows Brown as the very likable individual we see every Sunday of the NFL football season.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Great Quote Thursday
Great disciple-makers will always take their followers through a process. It starts with "You watch; I do" and moves to "Let's do it together" and then to "You do; I watch." Finally, the disciple starts this same process with someone else- someone who watches while the disciple does. (Jim Putman, Real-Life Discipleship, page 59)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Great Quote Thursday
Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else- Chuck Noll
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
14th Wedding Anniversary
Today, Tonya and I have been married for 14 years!! God has truly blessed us in our marriage.
June 12, 1999 was a wonderful day and so is today.
June 12, 1999 was a wonderful day and so is today.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Great Quote Thursday
Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do- Mark Twain
Sunday, June 2, 2013
5 Promises from Leaders
In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, God leads Nehemiah to lead a group of people to restore the city of Jerusalem. Long left in ruin, the city has become an embarrassment to the Jewish people. Overcoming seemingly insurmountable difficulties, the wall around Jerusalem is rebuilt in just a few short weeks.
Following a period of confession of sin throughout Nehemiah 9, the leaders make a covenant with God (v. 38) to change the way they've been living, with a promise to live more Godly lives.
In Nehemiah 10, we see the leaders make a promise to God to:
1. Follow Scripture- v. 28, 29
2. Be Godly families- v. 30
3. Honor the Sabbath- v. 31-33
4. Serve in the church- v. 34-36
5. Financially support the church- v. 37-39
A list of leader promises made thousands of years ago is a great template for modern-day leaders.
Following a period of confession of sin throughout Nehemiah 9, the leaders make a covenant with God (v. 38) to change the way they've been living, with a promise to live more Godly lives.
In Nehemiah 10, we see the leaders make a promise to God to:
1. Follow Scripture- v. 28, 29
2. Be Godly families- v. 30
3. Honor the Sabbath- v. 31-33
4. Serve in the church- v. 34-36
5. Financially support the church- v. 37-39
A list of leader promises made thousands of years ago is a great template for modern-day leaders.
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