Cry Out America

On September 11th, ten of the area pastors participated in a

'Cry Out America' service.

The service was held as a memorial to the victims of 9/11

and also to pray for revival for our country.

Dad was one of the 10 pastors :)

Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance.

It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists

not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall

be righteous as well as strong. ~James Bryce

Somebody had a birthday...

Today is Cameron's 10th birthday!

We love you so much Cameron!

You are absolutely the best grandson and nephew!
Hope you had a wonderful day!

Statue.

In Dixon they've been working for quite a while on a "riverfront"

place. And they've finally finished it!

It's really pretty, and peaceful.

There's a really nice statue of Ronald Reagan, and you can walk right

down by the river, and there's seats and water fountains.

So last week some of my music teachers summer bands were

performing down there, so we went to watch.

We were there through sunset which was BEAUTIFUL!!!

And I know these pictures are both very similar, but I couldn't

decide which one I liked better...

Probably this one...

Good quote.

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this
life in fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as
they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of
them. He is your keeper. He has kept you hitherto.
Do you but hold fast to his dear hand, and he will lead you
safely through all things; and, when you cannot stand, he
will bear you in his arms. Do not look forward to what may
happen tomorrow. Our Father will either shield you from
suffering, or he will give you strength to bear it.
-Francis of Sales

Hmmmm.

In our family devotions tonight we read out of
Proverbs 21. 3 of the verses stood out to me.

3. The Lord is more pleased when we do what is just and
right than when we give him sacrifices.

21. Whoever pursues godliness and unfailing love will find life,
godliness, and honor.

30. Human plan, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot
stand against the Lord.

I don't have any great inspirational words to say about these
verses, they just stuck out to me.