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Sunday we had the joy of being able to dedicate Anias in my in-law's church. I love baby dedications. They're a nice reminder that the way we raise our kids matters, and that the best way to do it is to give them back into God's hands. It makes me feel at peace knowing that other people are praying for our children. We chose Col. 1:9-10 for his verses, but Pastor Mike felt led to add 11-12 as well... Colossians 1:9-12 International Children’s Bible (ICB) 9  Since the day we heard this about you, we have continued praying for you. We ask God that you will know fully what God wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things.  10  Then you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.  11  Then God will strengthen you with his own great power. And you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.  ...

Baby boy was dedicated yesterday at Josh’s parents church, the Gateway Christian Center in Goodlettsville. It was so very sweet. We were joined by Josh’s family, family friends, and my good (great) friend Brandi. Eli was blessed and prayed over, with us praying these words over him and sealing the our prayers with anointed oil. From Ephesians 3:16-21 (Common English Bible) “ 16 I ask that he will strengthen you in your inner selves from the riches of his glory through the Spirit. 17 I ask that Christ will live in your hearts through faith. As a result of having strong roots in love, 18 I ask that you’ll have the power to grasp love’s width and length, height and depth, together with all believers. 19 I ask that you’ll know the love of Christ that is beyond knowledge so that you will be filled entirely with the fullness of God. 20 Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us; 21 glory to him in the church and in Christ Jes...