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Faith


 Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it. It is by faith we understand that the whole world was made by God's command so what we see was made by something that cannot be seen. Faith in God is a gift one must choose to see.
Our three children are in different places in their faith. Jayden has had a strong faith and belief in Christ since a very young age. She has grasped some big deep topics with questions and finding answers. She reads God’s word and soaks in as much as she can from the bible, sermons, and youth group. She understand what it means to be a Christ follower. She is what I would call grounded in her faith. Jacob is full of questions; he is confused and has doubts. He hears the Old Testament bible stories and questions how these things could have really happened. He cannot wrap his mind around the fact that anyone, even Jesus could possibly be without sin. His mind is always thinking and questioning. He can see a big difference in people who have Christ in their lives and those that do not. He sees God's amazing work in all that he created and in people's lives.  We pray that his questions and doubts will lead his heart to have a strong relationship with Christ. Luke has the most awesome child like faith. If the world had his child like faith, oh what a wonderful place it would be. He shows love and is full of joy. He prays big prayers thanking God for sending his son. He tells me all the time he loves me so very much, but that he loves God even more. He is excited when he hears stories from the bible and does not have any doubts. At a very young age he can see Christ in people. As with everyone, there will come a point when you have to have faith 100% on your own, without family. I know that each one of our kids will cross that bridge in his life when he has to decide on his own. I wish child like faith could last forever.  We are praying for our children’s salvation and walk with Christ. As parents this is the most important thing we can instill in our kids.  Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.  Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.








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