With our third son on the way and due very soon, we needed to get JJ moved out of a crib and Eli moved into JJ’s room. We did that this past weekend. Here is a video of us surprising JJ with his new bed. There are countless joys in parenting. This is one!
Day: September 14, 2010
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fasting: how to & how not to
After preaching on Fasting recently, I’ve learned this about fasting:
(it comes from Matthew 6:16-18)How not to fast:
- do not look gloomy
- do not do it to be seen by others
- do not do it looking for earthly reward (which is praise of man)
How to fast:
- anoint your head
- wash your face
- do it not to be seen by others
- do it to be seen by your Father in Heaven
- do it looking for the reward from the Father
Conclusion: we need God much much more than we need food!
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selflessness
Life is not about you. This quote is good. We need to not be so selfish.
“To consider persons and events and situations only in the light of their effect upon myself is to live on the doorstep of hell.” -Thomas Merton