Wednesday was a momentous day for my family. There was life and there was death. My brother Grant and his wife Lindsey had their first baby Wednesday morning. Beautiful baby Tara Noel came into this world at 12:04 p.m. The first girl grand baby for my parents. It was a special day for me and my wife because for the first time we were aunts and uncles. We’ve got two scrapping boys, Jadon 3 and Jonah 1, but not nieces or nephews. Now it’s time to return the spoiling favor to my brother and sister-in-law. I tried to give Tara a sucker on her 2nd day in this world but her mom wouldn’t have it. Watch it Lindsey, it’s coming : ) Wednesday was a day of great celebration as we watched one of God’s miracles come to be with us here on earth.
Wednesday was a momentous day for my family. There was life and there was death. My great grandma, Granny Bookout, passed away and went to be with Jesus. She was in her eighties and had lived for Jesus every moment I’ve known her. My Grandpa Bookout passed away when I was in junior high (over 13 years ago). Since that day she has been ready. She was my Great Grandma and my boys Great Great Grandma. Luckily she got to spend some time with both our boys before she went on. Wednesday was a of great celebration as we watched one of God’s children go to be with Him forever in eternity. Love you Granny!
With that title I’m sure you are now thinking “typical” church staffer. I can’t count how many times on twitter I see a pastor, church staffer, or leader say my wife is so hot, beautiful, awesome, etc. I sometimes wonder if they write that because they are smart enough to know they aren’t home enough or haven’t been the best husband they can be?
Or is that the pastors, staffers, leaders of today really do love their wives more. Or maybe it’s because in the past that was unacceptable. Or maybe it’s because for the first time in centuries men have figured out how much the wife means to the household.
I’m not stating an opinion either way. But I will say this.
MY WIFE IS FREAKING HOT!!!!!!!!
Last night I got the awesome privilege of listening to my smoking hot wife share a word that God had given her with the entire worship community here at Harvest Time. I love watching her worship, I love watching her be mom, I love watching her cook, clean, work in the yard, and most of all I love watching her grow in God. I now get to add something to that, I love watching her get her preach on.
Here are some tweets I posted during her talk last night:
- Don’t give up at the sight of the wall of jericho. Bigger blessings are hidden behind bigger walls. @Steph_Morris #gathering
- Favor follows obedience which follows time spent with God. @Steph_Morris #gathering
- Valuable things have cost. What are you giving to see God move? @Steph_Morris #gathering
- The difference between Abraham and Jonah….obedience. @Steph_Morris
Stephanie I know you will read this. I love you so much. Great job last night. The word you spoke moved me.
I’m in one of those crazy seasons where there is so much going on that I don’t know where I am sometimes. At night my mind races and my body twist and turns. Several times last night my wife kicked me, I’m sure. Don’t take this the wrong way, I am loving being busy doing stuff for God’s kingdom. I just want to know where to put “it”? The “it” I’m referring to is the stress. I’ve typically been good at disconnecting from work, ministry, people or whatever to go home and enjoy time with my family….but not so much recently.
Anyone got some solid tips on where to put “it”? Looking for input here.
