Remember Remember of Love in November

'Tis the season to be thankful. While my family and I are huge fans of giving thanks year-round, none can deny the pleasure that one month of extra, focused gratefulness can bring. Something special happens when we gather together around a bounty of food and celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord.

As we reflect on this past year, I was deeply touched by Pastor's sermon this past Sunday, in which he pointed out that every breath we take, every ministry we partake in; everything is only by the grace of God. Pastor also pointed out that God doesn't bless us just to bless us. We do not deserve anything. God does not owe us anything, particularly His love; it is freely given. Every blessing God places in our path is so that we will be amazed at His goodness, that it might overflow of the abundance of our hearts to others.

So this year, I am especially thankful for the love of God. A love that led Him to the cross and held him there on my behalf. And for His grace, which He daily interposes upon my life.

In God's Grace,

Joel, Heather & Ransom

Ransom loves Sue at Papa's work!

Ransom is a true music lover. :)

I am so thankful for these two! <3

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