Adjustments

It been a long couple of days but Elisha and I are working through the adjustments of two children. Tricky is the best word that comes to mind. Fortunately my wife is a troubleshooter and is such a trooper. I understand why God gave me such a wonderful woman - to off set me :)

First Thessalonians 3:3 tells us that we should know that God sends people to encourage us "so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we are destined for them." God has done that for us with family bringing food and showing love in various ways. I am grateful for all that have sent comments and emails. I think I sent over 50 txt messages sharing and have heard back from many. I would love to hear from you friends that read this. Since I do not have a myspace or facebook, this is my means of communication and I love sharing my thoughts on life and some other not so urgent things.

Be encouraged today and know that whatever God has put in your path, it didn't get there without His knowing and approval.

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Josiah Lee Cruz

Josiah Lee Cruz - September 6, 2008
Born 11:35 AM - 6lbs 11oz.

Pictures coming....

Any day now...

If you can remember, pray for Elisha. We are due any day now with our second little boy. The next time I blog, I will probably be with the details. Thanks all.

~Father of almost two

Success From Failure

Devotional Thought:

I am reading a great little book right now of Bible characters and I wanted to share this devotional thought with you.

Caiaphas was appointed high priest of Israel in AD 18 by the Roman procurator, Valarius Gratas. Caiaphas became the official head of the Jewish state and presided over the Sanhedrin, Israel's highest court. Next to the Roman governor, he was the land's most powerful man in Jesus' day.

But after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, Caiaphas and other Jewish officials called a meeting where Caiaphas demanded Jesus' death. At that point, Caiaphas seemed to be "the man to beat" but in the end Caiaphas was removed in AD 36 and we never hear from him again. However, Jesus Christ rose from the dead, filled his people and is ruling victoriously over heaven and earth. His impact is being felt in our lives today even 2 thousand years later.

Success or failure is not always evident from the scorecard. Don't ever look at your situation face value but instead look at what God can do through it. Sometimes our reaction to apparent defeat shows who the real winner is. When you don't come out on top, live like you did. You'll make a difference eventually.

(portions taken from People in the Bible - Wooddrow Kroll)

Truth From Ben

"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.— Benjamin Franklin"

Not Bitter, Broken!

God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume... it is Peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever.

Elijah turns two...WOW how time fly's!