Our caregroup from our church had our annual Super Bowl pary! This year the Schaaf’s hosted it and did an amazing job! Too bad the Colts lost! 
February 9, 2010
Super Bowl Fun
February 5, 2010
February 4, 2010
Gospel Pictures
The Cross of Christ is the master piece of all of God’s works. In the Cross is found the wisdom and power of God (1 Cor 1:23,24). The day Jesus was crucified to pay for the sins of His elect will forever be proclaimed with great rejoicing by those whom He ransomed (Revelation 5:12)!
Therefore, it should be no surprise that God has given us pictures of the Gospel in our every day lives. One that hit me today is the act of a parent stooping down to engage with their infant. This is a picture of the Gospel. In order for Adoniram to relate to me, I must lower myself (humble myself) and come down to his level. In our relationship, it is me doing everything for him. He is helpless and can do nothing for himself.
Similarly, Christ humbled Himself and “made Himself nothing, taking the form of a servant and being born in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). And “while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Christ did everything for us. We could do nothing for ourselves. His work has made it possible for us to have fellowship with our Father in Heaven. Praise His name! Amen.
February 3, 2010
Southern Fun in the Snow!!!
Our family LOVES snow! The house explodes at the first sight of a snowflake. James and I like it because we get to stay in by the fire, relax, and read (at least for 5 minutes without interruptions:). The kids like it because they get to go out in the freezing cold, get wet, hit each other with snowballs, and fall down a lot! Sounds like fun to me??!! 
A laugh is a smile that bursts. ~ Mary Waldrop
The first annual “Ice Bowl”!
James and I did get out for a little while. He videoed the kids and I took pictures. Abbi and I pulled Esther around the neighborhood southern style. It was a great workout! My arms are still very sore.
The southern, redneck way to sled!
February 1, 2010
January 30, 2010
January 29, 2010
Stylin’
Once again Adoniram endures! Our girls LOVE giving him baths and stylin’ his hair!
Is this really happening?
January 26, 2010
Humility: True Greatness Chapter 4 review by Boaz
Christ gives us His example when he came down to us as a servant. Mark 10:45 clearly states that Jesus came to serve and not to be served and to give His life as a ransom. Serving others and emulating Christ’s example isn’t enough apart from the cross. We could never be great in God’s eyes, if the Son had not paid for our sins. Christ’s death washes them away and makes us acceptable to the Father.
True humility towards others is evidence of his sacrifice at work within us.
January 25, 2010
Papa and Nana Carter
Kelli and I have been blessed by both being from Christian families. The Lord has hemmed us in on both sides with Godly influences, and this past week we were all blessed when her parents came to visit. 
Mr. Carter, fondly known as “Pa Pa”, has set a Godly example for me and my boys to follow after. From the time he sets foot in our driveway, to the time we see his tail lights as he heads back to Raleigh, it’s go, go, go with the kids. His activities involve football, basketball, pick-up sticks, fishing, taking trips to the store, holding the little ones, having Bible time and telling bedtime stories way into the night. His love for Jesus is clearly seen in the way he continuously invests in our children by spending quality time with them.
#1 Nana
If there is one word that describes Mrs. Carter, also known as “Nana”, it would be “servant”. She loves to serve and this is greatly displayed as she prepares our meals. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, and in between, Nana is tirelessly on the go creating irresistible entrees that are guaranteed to make you unbuckle your belt at least one or two knotches! Serving energizes Nana, and her love for the Lord is evident as she joyfully blesses us all from sun up to sun down.
Because of their example, Kelli and I look forward to the days of grand parenting, if the Lord allows. We are learning that we can have an active role in the spiritual development of our future grandchildren, and are grateful to the Lord in how he has blessed us with the Godly example of Pa Pa and Nana Carter.
