It’s hard to believe, but the time has come for a countdown. Thanks to my friends Zak and Kathy I have added a countdown to the next Thomas child.

FOUR! Well, it’s one way to grow your youth ministry.

So much has happend and so much has been learned over the last 10+ years of being a father. Boy or girl, it doesn’t matter to me. The other day someone asked Caleb what the boy name was… He didn’t know, so they asked him what the girls name was and he said, “We’re not having TWO babies.” I think he’s praying extra hard for a brother.

I have seen God’s grace more in my life as I raise kids. It’s amazing how many times I ask God, “What can I do to be your child?” I realize it’s as silly a question as if my kids asked me how they could more my kids. They’re my kids. They can’t do anything to be more my child. What they do, is sleep in peace under my wing. They Drink from the water that I provide. They Listen to my words to bring them the fullest life. They love their family… There is nothing they can do to make me love them more. I LOVE THEM. Even when they walk away from me. I will love them.

What a picture of Grace.

Children are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.

Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

Psalm 127:3-5

I am so excited to meet this new Thomas kid. The clock is counting down.

peace.