CMOM

Stands for the Children's Museum of Memphis and this is where I took the boys this afternoon. This is a museum that we can go to for free because we bought a membership to Richland's local CREHST museum and it has reciprocity for the CMOM! You see a picture of the Will and Clay dressed in paramedic vests and Joe doing his best to imitate a person in need of a stretcher.

As I watched them play together today, at one point there were all in one spot and I was overwhelmed with love for them. Afternoons like this were what I dreamed could happen during this time. I realize that much of my life needs to be spent working and providing for my family, but this is a season when I get to be with them.

I found myself praying for them that they will hunger and thirst for righteousness and that they will be mighty for the Kingdom of Jesus. As you follow us in this next month (and beyond), I would really appreciate your prayers for our sons that they will know Jesus well, and desire to obey Him.

Lately we've been reviewing Proverbs 6:16-19 (especially the second half of v. 19), and I close with this tonight for you to consider in your own life -- it has been convicting to me.

16 There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:

17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,

18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,

19 a false witness who pours out lies
and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.