we are we with the update?

Here are some requested pics of where the Roses are at with our home update. Enjoy!

Tuesdays

For many months now I have been discipling a man that has recently accepted Christ as Forgiver and Leader. This man is eager to learn and quick to listen. We meet every Tuesday @ 5 pm and it amazes me that every Tuesday he's maintained the same enthusiasm for learning about the things of God as when we began our journey. 

In case you're wondering...this man is in my life group and when I found out that was a new Christian I immediately offered my services to him. My heart for this type of ministry is rooted in the biblical teaching of the dangers "baby Christians" live with every day. For, Scripture refers to Satan, (the already defeated foe of man...not God Satan and Man were both created! Sorry, that's a pet peeve of mine.) as a roaring lion ready to devour. Also, if you carry our the metaphor of "baby" then you have a person like the guy I meet with every Tuesday needing nourishment, needing to be loved on, needing instruction against things that will hurt them, like false doctrines etc. This man's growing up fast!

So far, we've covered the doctrine of God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Union with Christ, Atonement, Satan, Angels, Original Sin, and Predestination. It's been a fun road and God teaches me something every week....sometimes I feel like so inadequate despite the training I've received. But God is faithful as always and never fails. 

To close, a song that has a special meaning in my life lately is written below. It's by Desperation Band's Jared Anderson. By the way, if you've never checked out Desperation Band...then in my opinion, you're missing out on the guys who'll be leading worship when we get to heaven! They're that good!!

Unfailing God by Jared Anderson from New Life Worship: Counting on God

Though my eyes may fail me

I will follow after you

Though your promise seems forsaken

I'll remember the words in Your hands

Then you'll find me singing

You are unfailing God

Your love's unending

And Your Word is eternal

Firm in the Heavens it stands

Oh sorrow's my condition

And pain holds back no blow

Though this be my darkest hour

Your Lamb is leading my home

And you'll find me singing

You are unfailing God

Your love's unending

And Your Word is eternal

Firm in the Heavens it stands

Eyes can't see but they feel you near

I know you're working through my tears

I trust you Lord I trust for you never walk away

You are unfailing God

Your love's unending

And Your Word is eternal

Firm in the Heavens it stands

They seem like magical words to me...may God bless Tuesdays.

Some pics of X-mas

Will and the X-mas tree.
The Rose/Preston/Hanna X-mas
Kate playing with her new REAL LIFE digital camera!
Gotta love the snotty drool...
Kids with their loot from Santa.