BST's Blog

First off this morning- I've added a link for those of you who want to keep up on the progress of sweet little Thomas Griffith who is still in the hospital. He is undergoing surgery today. Click the link or click here: UPDATES ON THOMAS GRIFFITH. Please keep him in your prayers and Jonathan. He continues to struggle.

You know, this blog thing is really so cool. I've thought that before, but have been reminded of it even more over the last two weeks. Every day the Shaubs are posting a couple of times and there are usually 40-50 comments from people encouraging them and praying for them. What a fantastic way to communicate love and support--especially when they are tired of talking on the phone. I'd recommend doing that if there's a family in your church in a similar situation. Help them start a blog and let the church know. With both the Shaubs and Griffiths it's been a great way for our people to remain in the loop and support them. Even though you don't know these people, read the comments. They'll bless you.

Big news! I wanted to wait a few days so they'd have a chance to send out their mass email, but Jason and Alisha are engaged!! Sorry ladies. Many of you--especially the 10 and under set--are probably saddened to hear this. Jason has a way with the ladies. And kids LOVE him. He'll be a great husband and father. Alisha is wonderful too. We're so thrilled to welcome her into our little ZOE family! Congratulations, guys!


Last night Sheryl cut up some strawberries and bananas for dessert. I whipped some cream and we sat down to eat. Maddie was eating her whipped cream and leaned over and whispered,"Daddy, we're eating clouds!" It was so cute. Sometimes at night I tell her the stories my father told me about a make believe playground where everything is made out of treats. And, of course, the clouds are whipped cream! The water fountain sprays chocolate milk or lemonade, depending on the day. You get the idea. Can we go??

Great comments yesterday. I loved reading them. So many wonderful stories behind those. How about some contemporary praise songs? What songs have become special to you and why?

I know for me, Blessed Be Your Name will forever be associated with the Desperate Conference this year and then with the tragedy in Abilene. Had It Not Been the Lord remains my personal anthem. No song describes the low times in my life any better. Arms of Love will always remind me of a story a friend told us at the conference that year (like 5 years ago or so). She had a miscarriage very late in her term. She listened to that song over and over while laying in her hospital bed. Stories like that are so compelling. They remind me that the Spirit of God works through these songs in ways we NEVER could. Sometimes music can be the hands and arms of Jesus holding us. Sometimes it's His face we see. Sometimes it takes us to a quiet garden where we can be ministered to in ways that are immeasurable.

Thank you, Lord, for music. Thank you for putting it in our souls and communicating your love to us through song. May we hear your voice singing over us today!
Zeph. 3:17