Greetings:
Today our youngest daughter Joy got married. She married a fine Christian young man named Joel Guelzo. The days leading up to this event have been long and hectic. Today was long - but joyous. To see two young people with such bright futures come together before God and covenant their lives together was celebratory to say the least.
God has established helpmates for each of us. And when we find that one that God has prepared, it is a beautiful sight. Joel's uncle Rick and I were privileged to conduct the ceremony. We watched as two young people pledged their love to each other and covenanted before God to form a permanent union.
The reception was fun and uplifting. Stories were shared, hearts were bared, and souls were cared for. It is a pleasure to celebrate with those who know and follow the Lord.
Joel and Joy -- may God bless each day of your lives together.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you... pt. 5
Greetings:
The students are gone. The classrooms lie silent. Final grading to do. Packing, putting away, and performing the final duties. Another year is over. Another group of students are moving on. Time of reflection - have I done my best? Have I sent them on prepared for the challenges of next year? Have I touched their hearts and souls for God? Have I ....?
As you reflect upon this year study the bad parts so that you can make things better, rejoice in the good parts - sometimes it seems they come far apart. Hold on to the memories of those who you have helped. Seek to prayerfully forgive those who hindered you, and pray for those you have hindered. Look back at the year and see how you have grown.
For all the Administration and staff at Montrose - thanks for being a great team this year.
In the Lower School at Montrose - Linda, Ashley, Stephanie, Judy, Dana, Donalda, Elisabeth, Janice, Arvina, Carol, Cheri, Emily, Teresa, Amber, David, Juan, Lauren, Laura, and Ruth..."I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...." (Phil. 1:3a)
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
(This concludes the daily postings for this year. I will psot on a periodic basis over the summer.)
The students are gone. The classrooms lie silent. Final grading to do. Packing, putting away, and performing the final duties. Another year is over. Another group of students are moving on. Time of reflection - have I done my best? Have I sent them on prepared for the challenges of next year? Have I touched their hearts and souls for God? Have I ....?
As you reflect upon this year study the bad parts so that you can make things better, rejoice in the good parts - sometimes it seems they come far apart. Hold on to the memories of those who you have helped. Seek to prayerfully forgive those who hindered you, and pray for those you have hindered. Look back at the year and see how you have grown.
For all the Administration and staff at Montrose - thanks for being a great team this year.
In the Lower School at Montrose - Linda, Ashley, Stephanie, Judy, Dana, Donalda, Elisabeth, Janice, Arvina, Carol, Cheri, Emily, Teresa, Amber, David, Juan, Lauren, Laura, and Ruth..."I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...." (Phil. 1:3a)
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
(This concludes the daily postings for this year. I will psot on a periodic basis over the summer.)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you... pt. 4
Greetings:
Today is the last day of school at Montrose. Tomorrow will be the last of my regular daily Musings. The year has gone by so fast - maybe because I am getting older, maybe because we took the ride together.
Phil 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
Verse 7a of this passage speaks of why Paul could say what he did. It also speaks of why I can say what I am saying.
Each of you are in my heart. You are my partners. I will pray for you, and I covet your prayers for me. None of us know exactly what the future holds. I have often said that I really don't want to know because it would probably scare me to death.
Each of us knows Who holds the future and that should be enough. As the old saying goes, if you can't see His hand -- trust His heart. You and I are in His heart, and you are in my heart.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Today is the last day of school at Montrose. Tomorrow will be the last of my regular daily Musings. The year has gone by so fast - maybe because I am getting older, maybe because we took the ride together.
Phil 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
Verse 7a of this passage speaks of why Paul could say what he did. It also speaks of why I can say what I am saying.
Each of you are in my heart. You are my partners. I will pray for you, and I covet your prayers for me. None of us know exactly what the future holds. I have often said that I really don't want to know because it would probably scare me to death.
Each of us knows Who holds the future and that should be enough. As the old saying goes, if you can't see His hand -- trust His heart. You and I are in His heart, and you are in my heart.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you... pt. 3
Greetings:
Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
The 6th verse in this Philippians passage was the life verse of one of my mentors. And has been special to me because of that.
Today, as I think of those that I have worked so closely with, I reflect upon this verse. I believe that it holds so true for each of you. If you are not familiar with this verse - stop, read it, and thank God for it.
It is true, He will complete that which He has begun in each of you. Both in the spiritual realm and in the physical. He will carry you through to be with Him in Heaven one day, and He will see that the task He has called you to is completed.
So wonder why we are leaving. It is because God has called us to a different work in a different place. And it is my firm belief that He will see us through in this work He has established.
Hold true, hold strong, hold on - God will not fail you. You have His Word on it.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
The 6th verse in this Philippians passage was the life verse of one of my mentors. And has been special to me because of that.
Today, as I think of those that I have worked so closely with, I reflect upon this verse. I believe that it holds so true for each of you. If you are not familiar with this verse - stop, read it, and thank God for it.
It is true, He will complete that which He has begun in each of you. Both in the spiritual realm and in the physical. He will carry you through to be with Him in Heaven one day, and He will see that the task He has called you to is completed.
So wonder why we are leaving. It is because God has called us to a different work in a different place. And it is my firm belief that He will see us through in this work He has established.
Hold true, hold strong, hold on - God will not fail you. You have His Word on it.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,..." pt. 2
Greetings:
Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
Paul in this letter to the Philippians starts by giving thanks when he stops to think about them. I mentioned yesterday that I am thankful for so many who have impacted my life. I want to echo Paul's sentiments and say that I thank God in prayer for each one that I work with who have brought so much joy into my life.
Verse 5 in this Philippians passage speaks of joy in their partnership together in the Gospel. Each one of you have worked with me to provide an education for these young people entrusted to us, but much more importantly, you have joined with me in praying, guiding, and teaching these young people about Jesus and the good news of His salvation.
Let us never lose sight of the primary responsibility that we have in reaching the youth with the Gospel. We must not lose this generation to the post-modern (post-Christian) mode of thought. From the time we began to work together until we meet in Heaven, let us make our priority that of educating the heart first and then the mind.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
Paul in this letter to the Philippians starts by giving thanks when he stops to think about them. I mentioned yesterday that I am thankful for so many who have impacted my life. I want to echo Paul's sentiments and say that I thank God in prayer for each one that I work with who have brought so much joy into my life.
Verse 5 in this Philippians passage speaks of joy in their partnership together in the Gospel. Each one of you have worked with me to provide an education for these young people entrusted to us, but much more importantly, you have joined with me in praying, guiding, and teaching these young people about Jesus and the good news of His salvation.
Let us never lose sight of the primary responsibility that we have in reaching the youth with the Gospel. We must not lose this generation to the post-modern (post-Christian) mode of thought. From the time we began to work together until we meet in Heaven, let us make our priority that of educating the heart first and then the mind.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Monday, June 1, 2009
"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you..." Pt. 1
Greetings:
We are in the last week of school at Montrose. So many things to do, and so many to say good-by to. Some will not be coming back, and I am one of them. God has blessed me with 12 years of friendships and service at Montrose. I have rode the heights and survived the lows. In all, I must say that God has truly been faithful. He has allowed me to meet many people and I am sad at seeing so many go over the years. Friends like Ken Coley, Greg Scheck, Dave Arrell were with me in "Joshua's Men." Sandy Sauerwien who held the position of LS Principal before me. Mike Mangonon - the Music Man. Larry Landin - my Calvinist friend. So many others that would be so hard to list. Then there are the ones who I am saying good-by to at this time --- and that list is huge!!
Each person has had a major part in shaping and molding my life (some were moldier than others) into what I am today. Each success has lifted me up and each failure has taught me a way not to do something. And all together, they have given me a frame of reference from which to go.
I believe Paul has spoke the thought I want to say so well in Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
We are in the last week of school at Montrose. So many things to do, and so many to say good-by to. Some will not be coming back, and I am one of them. God has blessed me with 12 years of friendships and service at Montrose. I have rode the heights and survived the lows. In all, I must say that God has truly been faithful. He has allowed me to meet many people and I am sad at seeing so many go over the years. Friends like Ken Coley, Greg Scheck, Dave Arrell were with me in "Joshua's Men." Sandy Sauerwien who held the position of LS Principal before me. Mike Mangonon - the Music Man. Larry Landin - my Calvinist friend. So many others that would be so hard to list. Then there are the ones who I am saying good-by to at this time --- and that list is huge!!
Each person has had a major part in shaping and molding my life (some were moldier than others) into what I am today. Each success has lifted me up and each failure has taught me a way not to do something. And all together, they have given me a frame of reference from which to go.
I believe Paul has spoke the thought I want to say so well in Phil. 1:3a - "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you...."
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
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