D. James Kennedy Dies (1930-2007)

The Washington Post's "On Faith" section posted that the Reverend Dr. D. James Kennedy died this morning at 2:15 at his home in Fort Lauderdale. Read the article here. He will be missed in many ways. He was one who had a large vision. His involvement ranged from Christianity in politics to media and desired to see a culture a people of transformed hearts. Coral Ridge had announced his retirement a month ago. His Website Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Coral Ridge Ministries Grace, mercy and peace be with you!

Banner of Truth "Hidden Treasures SALE"

The "Hidden Treasures" sale mailer was emailed out today. Printed copies to be mailed next week. Come get a jump on the great prices. Must order by email or telephone, do not order these on the website at this time. Mr. Burlew will announce when that is able to be done. Link to Mailer Link to Trophies of Grace Blog Grace, mercy and peace be with you!

Pulling Up

Well, our life with a 7 month (and a 2 year old) is into the next stage as CJE-7mth has just pulled up, several times. He has also been getting up on his knees and about a week ago he has already been going from stomach to sitting up. So now he's pulling up. As JMEjr would say, "Ru Roh". Joshua Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

The Dive (WCC)

See what the Lord has done with our son, jmejr.: Grace, mercy and peace be with you!

Good Morning

As I am typing an email to a friend on my Blackberry, in the parking lot walks a 'possum, right in front of me, about 6'; crazy marsupial! It is 0628 hours. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Building Trust

"Building Trust" season. This is the season, I am finding jmejr being in currently. As you can see from the photos and from previous posts, trust is what it takes and trust often takes time. Just several weeks ago, jmejr would not have even gotten into the pool much less sit on the "make-shift" slide which our Country Club has and now you see he is wanting to adventure and do everything. He maintains a good grip at times when he is unsure in the water, that is fine. We ought to never loose that "good grip" in our Christian walk with our relationship with the Lord. There should always be that "I'm not letting my hand off of you Lord, I will take you everywhere I go." Grace, mercy and peace be with you!

Forgetful

I brought the 4-Runner to Pope-Davis to get an oil change and tire rotation this morning. This afternoon, I go to leave the office at my usual Thursday departure time and not only notice how warm it is (103 BUT feels like 110; honestly) but I remember the vehicle is 6 blocks away. Off I walk. Man it is pretty warm. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Why Did the Bridge Collapse, Desiring God Video

Why Did the Bridge Collapse? More from Desiring God Website Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed Grace, mercy and peace be with you!

Doesn't Happen Everyday

Sitting at my desk in the office and my BB's imitation iPhone ringer sets off. I look at see that it is my WLW calling. I answer and say, "Helloooo", the way I usually do. She says hey and says she is sorry to bother me but. . . And I can tell she has either had a difficult morning or something is wrong. I'll take the latter as I can usually fix things, not too good at being sympathetic (which is what is required for the former). She goes on to tell me this story of how she is at Publix, finished shopping, goes to her vehicle with CJE in tow (JMEjr is with NeeNee), and sees a lady in her vehicle trying to start it. She double-takes to make sure it is her vehicle. And it is! "Now what? Is she stealing my car?" pops into my WLW's mind. She proceeds closer to the vehicle and looks into the window and waves to the lady (my WLW is sooo bold and brave). She waves back and notices that this BLACK Ford Explorer looks nothing like her BLUE-ish SUV. They speak, she aplogizes then leaves in the winning vehicle that starts with the proper key in her hand. Now my WLW has difficulty starting the vehicle. When I arrive I see her with a brilliant smile on her face and on cje's. She looks wonderful and very pleased to see me. We exchange hellos and some PDA, I place my key for her vehicle in the ignition and it will not turn. I do the steering wheel jiggle and try the key again, it turns. I ask for her key and place it in the ignition, start it up, turn the air on for her and she is quite pleased that it starts, apologizes to me. I give her a big smile and thank her for giving me the opportunity to break in the day to see her. She offers to make me a sandwich (she is soooo sweet!!!) And I say that I deserve sushi and after goodbyes I trot off to the seafood section of Publix and get some 'Stardust Combo'. Mmmmmmm. My first thought was, 'This is worth blogging'. All are well and are continuing with the day. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry