As I Prepare

This week I am finishing preparations for the 1st & 2nd grade vbs class I will be leading for teachers at the Frisco Baptist Association Vacation Bible School Clinic to be held this Saturday, March 27th at FBC, Antlers.

This year several of the daily scripture verses are some of my favorites, and I've decided to share them with you. Here are the scriptures verses I've been focused on this week...

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

I will praise You, because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well. Psalm 139:14

Casting all your care upon Him, because He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

"For I know the plans I have for you" -this is the Lord's declaration- "plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5

And some people think vacation bible school is only for kids. God has been convicting me with these verses daily as I read and prepare. Oh how I thank Him! I hope you will be convicted and encouraged as well.

Weekend Fun With Dean

Friday night my brother, Dean, drove up to spend the weekend with us. We enjoyed his visit and here is some video of him playing with the kids.



Yes, they LOVE their Uncle Dean!

Draw Me Nearer

For your nearness Lord I hunger
For your nearness Lord I wait
Hold me ever closer Father
Such a love I can’t escape

For your nearness I am hoping
For your nearness Lord I long
Have no need of any other
I have found where I belong
Yes, I have found where I belong

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer Lord

In your nearness there is healing
What was broken now made whole
Restoration in its fullness
Lasting hope for all who come

In your nearness I take shelter
Where you are is where I’m home
I have need of only one thing
To be here before your throne
To be here before you throne

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer Lord

And keep me here, keep me here
There’s nowhere else I rather be
So keep me here, keep me here
There’s nowhere else I rather be
There’s nowhere else I rather be

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer my Lord
By Meredith Andrews from her album The Invitation

A Scripture for the day...

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, But emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVEY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:5-11 (New American Standard)

Sebastian Shares His Adventure

*UPDATED: Added pictures.

Last February Wes took Sebastian on a father/son day trip (known as Sebastian's Adventure) to the Dallas Auto Show. Sebastian probably had his best day ever, and since then he has been looking forward to going back to the auto show and taking his mom & sister. Yes, today's the day!

Katherine and I will be joining the guys this year to check out all the totally awesome and cool cars & trucks. Sebastian informed me that we could eat there too, which apparently is pretty important in his precious mind. I'm looking forward to it, and I think I've convinced Katherine that it will be fun too.

I'll try to snap a few photos & maybe some video.

* We had a GREAT time at the auto show.

Texas Independence Day

I am a native Texan and as a rule Texans are proud of their state. Today is Texas Independence Day (March 2, 1836).

Check out some of the fun blogs I read, who also happen to love Texas.

Vicki Courtney
In the Midst of It
Baby Bangs