"Here am I, Lord-send me!"

"It's easy to talk about how bad things are getting, but "mere talk leads only to poverty." It's easy to say "where are the Godly men?" but it's another matter to say "Here am I, LORD- send me!" Please prayerfully consider this. The God-fearing Americans that our nation needs so desperately might well be the people who are reading this right now."--Gabriel Hudelson

Read this young man's very inspiring blog article at Thine is The Kingdom.  We need more young people who are willing to speak out and let the world know about God and His love.
 

Top Ten Things Ungodly Cultures Hate That the Bible Tells Men

By Scott T. Brown at D6 Reformation

1. Men protect women.
2. Men are leaders.
3. Men are responsible as heads of their families.
4. Men are to teach their children 24/7.
5. Men are to love their wives as Christ loved the church and be willing to die for them.
6. Men are to be fruitful and multiply.
7. Men do not own their bodies. Their wives do.
8. Men must bring up their children in the training and admonition of the Lord.
9. Men must ensure that their whole families and everyone else around them should celebrate the Sabbath.
10. Men’s hearts should be turned toward their children.

Be A Man...Biblically by Paul Washer

Here is a great message on what it means to be a man of God. Paul Washer is a great speaker.

"Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cry-boys"

Here is an excerpt from a great article from "The Male Domain". Check it out. Go to "The Male Domain" to read the article in its entirety.
So, what shouldn't boys be allowed to cry over? Here's just a few things I've seen them cry over in my 17 years of parenting:

• Losing at a board game. (If you can't take losing, don't play baby.)
• Losing at video games. (Ditto)
• Being given chores. (If a man doesn't work, he shouldn't eat. God made men to work.)
• When he doesn't get his way. (This is life, get use to it.)
• When someone calls him a name. (Your identity is in Christ, be secure in that.)
• When work is too hard. (If you need help, ask, don't cry.)
• Because they think someone doesn't like them. (If mom and dad do, that's enough.)
• When his feelings are hurt. (Think about Jesus.)
• When his brothers use "his" stuff, that mom and dad bought. (It's good to share.)
• When he thinks others are being treated better. (They might be, parents are sinners.)

Christopher-Our Dapper Son

Christopher had a suit taylor made for himelf while he was in the Middle East. he looks REALLY sharp in it.

I am so thankful that he is a godly man, so he does not allow the world to influence his beliefs. He has remained strong in his relationship with God.

Father's Day with My Dad

Hannah & Alicia being silly, posing at Grandpa's home

Today we went to spend the day with my Dad to celebrate Father's day. I am thankful for my Dad. I feel very blessed having a father who loves God and raised us children to love Him too.

Grandma, Hannah, Alicia and Grandpa

We had a lot of fun just sitting around talking or enjoying the out of doors. It was a beautiful day. Ralph BBQ's a couple of awesome tri-tips, we also had tossed salad, a jello salad to die for (it was orange jello with mandarin oranges and mixed with vanilla ice cream and set, it tasted like orange sherbert ice cream), baked potatoes and green beans.

Penny, Ralph, Me and Dad

Thank you Dad for being such a great example of a godly man to me and my children. I love you, Dad.