Last night after church James had the opportunity to lovingly rebuke two of the teen boys in our church. It was very difficult for James but he felt strongly burdened by the Lord to confront them.
At one point James said, "I don't want you to be afraid of me." They responded by saying, "No, you are talking to us like a dad." James is praising God for this response as this was the spirit in which he was approaching them. Amazingly neither of these boys has a father in their house and are really lacking in guidance. God is so good in helping them see James in this role. Today James is at one of the boys house trying to encourage them to be in the Word daily as this is where true Wisdom is found.
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I'm so glad the boys were responding in such a good manner. I'm sure that really encouraged James.
I love the new look on your blog. How did you find such cute backgrounds to choose from. I recently changed mine but didn't find anything I really liked. I'd love to find something else.
I have tears in my eyes from that wonderful story. Almost NOTHING is harder than to bring rebuke -- but how rewarding for James! I am sure you are so proud of your wise husband. That's something I love about you, Christen, you frequently point out good things about your man. So encouraging to all of us!
I love the background to your blog! Very nice... looking good. Thanks for sharing all the new info. It sounds like the Lord is really using you, James, with the teen boys. That is so neat! I will continue praying for you. Let me know when we can talk on skype. I really miss ya'll and would love to share what all is going on in my life.
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