Foundational Evidence

   One of our seven grandchildren has been here for the past few days, and I think about his life this morning as I read this verse again from The Message in Chapter 7:

“These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit—but nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock."

   As I get ready to wake him up in a few minutes, for another round of golf. I think about the attitudes and priorities in his young life. This soon-to-be 14 year old boy has the marks of a solid foundation.

   Sure he has his moments of silliness, of typical teenage boyhood, but he is thoughtful of his elders and of others around him. He is helpful and accommodating in situations where plans need to be made. It has been a joy for this set of his grandparents to have him around.

   In short, he has been raised right. His prayers at mealtime, when asked, have been on target and sincere, and show the training received at home. He loves his family and his God, and we love him.

   Just another example of our Lake Wobegon family: (All 3 kids, 3 spouses, and 7 grands)

   Smart, good-looking and way above average.

   And we are Blessed by all 13, and......

   Ready for another day of fun.

Right in the Hole, Again