Will is TEN YEARS OLD!

William Jon King officially joined the Double Digits Club today, to the unbelief of his family. Poor guy got sick last night, so we're postponing his party, but he still flashes that sweet smile in spite of it. What a kid! Thankful to the Lord for the best decade of my life with this little brother of mine. He's growing up so fast. And developing a gentle spirit, inquisitive mind, soft heart, and a rather quick wit. I pray he continues to grow in the knowledge of our Saviour Jesus Christ, and sees Him more clearly each day. I love this boy Will SO MUCH!

Happy Birthday Will!

- ak

A Proper Cup O' Tea

Because sometimes you just need to break out the Royal Albert fine bone china from England, and sip the hour slowly.

"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."

                                                                                                      — C.S. Lewis

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Good Things to Celebrate

This weekend, I'm grateful for good things to celebrate.

Wedding, feast, friends: A Saturday well spent.

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New Year's Prayer

I have dwelt on this Puritan prayer often since the beginning of 2013, until it has become my own. The years rolling by have changed tremendously since it was penned, but our LORD has not. SDG.

O Lord,

Length of days does not profit me
Except the days are passed in thy presence,
In thy service, to thy glory.

Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour that I may not be a moment apart from thee, but may rely on thy Spirit
to supply every thought,
speak in every word,
direct every step,
prosper every work,
build up every mote of faith,
and give me a desire to show forth thy praise;
testify thy love,
Advance thy kingdom.
I launch my bark on the unknown waters of this year,
with thee, O Father, as my harbour,
thee, O Son, as my helm,
thee, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails.
Guide me to heaven with my loins girt,
my lamp burning,
my ear open to thy call,
my heart full of love,
my soul free.
Give me thy grace to sanctify me,
thy comforts to cheer,
thy wisdom to teach,
thy right hand to guide,
thy counsel to instruct,
thy law to judge,
thy presence to stabilize.
May thy fear be my awe,
thy triumphs my joy.

Amen.

       — The Valley of Vision

-ak