Wednesday, December 25, 2013

He Made a Way in a Manger

 
Longing for a Saviour, a hopeless world would wait,
Sin demanded justice, at a price we could not pay.
 
But God displayed His mercy, the greatest gift of love,
When we could not reach heaven, heaven came to us.
 
He made a way in a manger, a way through His son,
Messiah the promised, before time had begun.
 
For God so loved this world, though He knew what love would cost,
He made a way in a manger, to make a way to the cross.
 
In Bethlehem a stable, became a throne of grace,
As God Himself our Saviour, drew near to take our place,
 
His mother smiled in wonder as shepherds stood in awe,
the sacrifice of heaven, lay sleeping in the straw.
 
 He made a way in a manger, a way through His son,
Messiah, the promised, before time had begun.
 
For God so loved this world, though He knew what love would cost,
He made a way in a manger, to make a way to the cross.
 
He is the life that died our death,
The precious Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head...
 
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed.
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head;
the stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
 the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
 
He made a way in a manger, a way through His son,
Messiah, the promised, before time had begun.
 
For God so loved this world, though He know what love would cost,
 He made a way to the manger, to make a way to the cross.
 
He made a way!
 

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

A mishmash of pictures

Thabeh and Jo at a friend's wedding
 
They didn't plan to match either!


Jo and her friend Hannah

Special treats from a dear friend

We had some friends over for the afternoon and spent most of it playing Risk :)

Hmm?

Micah faithfully working on the barn



Amy and her little buddy

Homemade browned butter doughnuts. YUM!

Work on the farm to get water lines and electric run out to the barn
 
The kids went to Cobleskill for the Colby Classic to participate in some youth challenges including livestock judging, practical knowledge quiz and meat cuts identification. They did really well.



They didn't show this time, just watched. ;)


And lastly Nathan was having fun with cards one evening at home
 
So that's just a little bit of what's going on here in our life. We're just enjoying being home and cozying down with our crackling woodstove, watching the big fluffy snowflakes pile up outside and drinking lots of tea and hot chocolate. We have about 14 inches of snow; a nice amount compared to what they have down south of us--over 4 feet! :/
 
We've also been making lots of Christmas cookies.....delicious! :)
 
Remember that this season is all about Jesus. He came so that we could be saved from sin and hell and live with Him forever. Does He live in your heart?
 
"...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
 
 

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Montana Beauty

I came across these pictures the other day of when our family was out in Montana to visit my brother 3 years ago. I think I forgot how beautiful it is there so I'm re-posting them so you can enjoy them too!
 

In the Mission Valley


This is driving through the bison range

All the little dots are bison strung out along the ridge below us

Hairpin curves

Jo 3 years ago ;)

Looking across the valley to the Mission Mountain Range.

Absolutely breathtaking.

On our way to hike in the mountains




Mission Falls

Cameras just don't do justice!

The road we traveled many times





and a bonus of us in Wyoming at Old Faithful :)
 
Good times!