Promises, Promises, Promises

Our ladies in the Smoky Mtns













Not ready for the rocking chairs yet














Little Beaver - Our quiet sanctuary

Christmas Cookie Angels

Two Thousand Six looks a bit like a good rollercoaster ride for our family, adventurous, full of thrills and breathtaking. It’s the fun mixed in with

the unknown, the excitement with the uncontrollable, and the new with the unsafe that causes us to hang on tight to the promises of God. We are confident in the faithfulness of God to keep his promises. As Adoniram Judson once said, “The future is as bright as the promises of God.”

We have learned along the way to literally put our finger on those promises as we claim them in our own lives. And which particular ones are we claiming these days? Well try these on for size: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” (Ps 32:8) “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matt 6:33) “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9) “…the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Ps 121:8)


“Father, you are faithful to keep your promises to all generations. Let those who seek your face proclaim your loving kindness. We dedicate our lives to you as living sacrifices in this coming year. Be gracious to us this year by providing avenues to proclaim the gospel of Christ, preach the fullness of Christ, worship the majesty of Christ and pray with the redeemed of Christ, all for the glory of Christ.”