Big boy bed

Dukie moved to a big boy bed on November 19th and did great! The pictures are not so great for some reason...

When God says no

This quote reminded me of something I was thinking about earlier today, how sometimes we ask God for something, it's a "good" thing, we "know" we could be a better Christian if He just answered our prayer. We pray, we sometimes ask, why.....and a couple times in this scenario I've found out years later why getting what I wanted would not have been good at all. The Lord was sparing me being in a difficult situation, etc. I pray I can remember this lesson the next time the answer is no!
#stilldontlikewaiting
#theLordwillgivewhatisgood

#reformation500

Caroline wanted to show off the book she got from Pastor Hartley this morning for completing a Solas coloring page! #reformation500 #5solas

Good night kisses

Just a peek at the crazy bed time routine that Caroline insists on....

Self examination

I've been thinking a lot about self examination, the Lord's supper, what all that means, and this post was helpful. 

Let A Person Examine Himself: 

"Let me teach you how to examine yourself. Ask yourself, 

Am I fully convinced of my sinfulness? 

Am I convinced of my of the deadness and misery of my nature and state apart from faith in Christ?

Have I given up all hope of ever attaining righteousness or holiness apart from Christ alone?

Do I see Christ in His grace as the only thing that I need for my salvation?

Am I trusting in Christ to deliever me from the power and practice of sin, from the coming judgment and wrath of God in His second coming?  

Are you trusting in Christ alone for the hope of eternal life?

Are you displeased with yourself for your sins, yet at the same time trusting that all those sins are forgiven, past, present and future?  And that all your remaining sin, right now,  is covered completely by the death of Jesus Christ? Do you believe that?

Are you trusting and depending upon Christ to sanctify you by His Holy Spirit?

Do you desire to mourn more, have your faith strengthened, and walk in a manner worthy of your calling?  

...It's not this endless, introspective fruit examination to drive yourself mad. You examine yourself with great assurance of faith." ~ John Fonville