Back to Blogging

This isn't the way we had planned to get back in to blogging, but sometimes God gives you the nudge that you need.

Today we lost a father figure to many and the verse Jeremiah 29:11, one of our favorites, was mentioned... 

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

No one knew when we woke up this morning and began 2014 that Rusty Franklin would be leaving us today.  Although we all selfishly would have loved for him to remain here on Earth, we have no doubt that he heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!", as found in Matthew 25:21, when he was at home with the Lord.

"We thank God every time we remember you, Rusty." Philippians 1:3

We found this picture on Rusty's Facebook page, and it made us tear up and laugh at the same time.  This is exactly how we picture Rusty looking over us from Heaven!

We had originally planned to blog about new beginnings, and we guess this is a new beginning of sorts...A life without Rusty Franklin for his family, friends, and Plano East.  His spirit will live on in all of our hearts...
  
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
Jason and Shayna

Happy New Year!

My Grandpa Purnell used to always say this prayer before every meal.  Although he has been with Jesus for almost 12 years, I can still hear him saying it...

Heavenly Father,
We are so grateful for every blessing in life, we don't give You enough thanks.
Forgive us, for we've failed You so many times.
Be with our church as a whole, if it be Your will.
Be with our prayer list and be with the sick, You know the needs.
Be with the unconcerned...Be with this whole wicked world.
Bless the food we eat for the nourishment of our bodies.
For it's in Your gracious and heavenly name I ask - Amen.

I think his prayer is also the best way to conclude the roller coaster that has been 2011.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 

May the Lord bless you and keep you in 2012!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
Shayna