Archive for January, 2008
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30
Jan
2008
New Beginnings
Amy got home on Monday morning, It’s been great to have Her home again, nice to get a little routine back into our lives, home and Family. Charlie has been great, He Sleeps Lots, Cries little (at present) feeds well, they say babies don’t smile, I’ve photos to prove that wrong, He’s Such a little blessing from God!
Ben and Maddie are taking up the challenge of being the big bro and sis to Charlie. I feel so blessed of God, My prayer for those who have not yet had this great Joy is that one day very soon you to would be Blessed of God with Children. God is Good and I Give Him all the glory for the Great things He has done in my little ‘Stone family’, the Trials He has delivered us through, the journey we have be directed in so far, Godtruly is Our Rock and Hope, Don’t rely on anything or anyone else, life is proving to me that I can only depend on God, in All things!
27
Jan
2008
Life at Zero
Charlie enjoying one of many naps on His first Day Alive, The miracle of how God creates us for 9 months in a mothers womb is just mind blowing, I’m so looking forward to sharing life with Him, His Friends, His Brother, Sister and of course His Mum! Charlie & Amy get home lunchtime tomorrow, Boy I Can’t Wait!
25
Jan
2008
Charlie
So We Finally Decided on a name, Charlie Albert Stone is the name of our third Child, thanks for all the texts etc, sorry I’ve responded to very few as yet! Thanks also for the many prayers, I can report Amy and charlie are doing really well! Hopefully will be getting out on Sunday!
25
Jan
2008
Baby Boy Stone
Today we had the privilege of welcoming a new member into our family, At 18.16pm tonight Amy gave birth to a 7lbs 4.5oz Baby Boy. no names as yet as it was an extremely long day for us both, but hopefully a name before the weekend!
I would just like to publicly thank Amy my Beautiful wife for her amazing character, God For a miracle and the many who prayed, not to mention the Doctors and nurses at Craigavon Area hospital.
21
Jan
2008
Ashamed of the Gospel!
Been thinking a bit over the weekend as to why many Christians struggle with evangelism, whether it be personal evangelism or as part of an outreach team in their local church, the fact is that many struggle. So often we hear motivational sermons from pastors who, deep down desire to see people won for Christ, those who love talking about Jesus are encouraged and those who hate the very word evangelism get their toes tickled then realise how ‘comfortable’ they are to be in a church were others ‘
do that bit’.
I think I’ve heard just about every excuse for those who can’t make it to outreach events, ‘Works been busy’ – Well is everyone not busy at work?, ‘it’s not my gifting’ – Evangelism is a command for every believer, that includes You and me!, ‘I’ve don’t like talking to people I don’t know’ - How will you ever get to know anyone new? ‘I might get my words mixed up’ – We were never told to slam Jesus down peoples throats, be normal, build friendships! I could go on…
The Fact is I’m starting to wonder is the fear of evangelism a mirror image of were we are in terms of relationship with God. I mean if we are sold out for God, telling people about Jesus would surely be something we would delight in, our fears would be taken away and our faith and trust in God would equip us to share the Gospel, and lets be honest, it may be with fear and trembling, but at least we know we’re not doing it in our own strength.
Maybe its more deep rooted, maybe we are not as serious about God as we think, possibly we are ashamed to be associated with God?, Maybe being called a Jesus Freak is a label you would prefer not to have? are we more worried about what people think about us, than getting people to think about God?
