The Johnson Family: June 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Happy 10th Birthday, Lindsey!

I am missing my sweet Lindsey terribly right now. She is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee with her good friend, Lydia. This is the first time we have been apart on her birthday. :( We talked to Lindsey this morning while she opened a small gift from us that we sent along on her journey. She is officially in the double digits now.

Happy Birthday, Lindsey! I can't wait to hug you when you get home. Oh, I have a birthday spanking waiting on you as well! :) We love you!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Logan's Baptism

We are so proud to share the news that Logan was baptized on June 20, 2010. He prayed on June 12th and asked Jesus to be his Lord and Savior. Since we attend church in an old dairy barn, the baptistery is a little "unconventional", but fitting. Dr. Derek Staples asked Neil to assist with the baptism and that was a great honor. Neil has had the privilege of three very special Father's Day events. Lauren was born on Father's Day - June 16, 1996, Lindsey was baptized on Father's Day - June 17, 2007, and Logan was baptized on Father's Day - June 20, 2010. Only God can plan something that spectacular! :)

This is Logan's cake that Patsy made for Logan. She had a sweet story to go along with the cake. She used the "G" in Logan to spell "God". She said that God is always holding Logan up. The letters that spelled "God" were all the same color to represent - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8). The Skittles have the letter "S" on them for Saved and the Kisses were in groups of three to represent the Trinity.

"You are my witnesses," declares the LORD,

"and my servant whom I have chosen,

so that you may know and believe me

and understand that I am he.

Before me no god was formed,

nor will there be one after me.

Isaiah 43:10

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Happy 14th Birthday, Lauren!

I can't believe fourteen years have passed since we welcomed this sweet little girl into our lives! She was born on Father's Day and Neil said she was the best Father's Day present he could have ever received!

Lauren, you have changed our lives forever! We love you! We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Favorite Scriptures

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." 1 John 1:7 (ESV)
"I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders." Psalm 9:1 (NIV)
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
"for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." Philippians 2:13 (NIV)
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 (NIV)
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
"Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:10 (NIV)
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the new life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 (ESV)
"Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." Psalm 119:35-37 (NIV)
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
"Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." Psalm 119:133 (NIV)
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and aprove what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (NIV)
"Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name." Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
"Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)