Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her. EPHESIANS 5:25

On Valentine’s Day 2005, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet, restated and renewed their wedding vows along with 4,000 other couples gathered in Little Rock’s Alltel Arena. I had the privilege of performing the ceremony, which included husbands and wives of all ages and backgrounds, celebrating the lifelong commitment of covenant marriage.

One of the most touching stories of the night, however, happened not in the crowded arena, but in a nearby home where a couple was listening to the proceedings on the radio.

At one point, the husband became so moved by the significance of the moment that tears began to well in his eyes. Soon they were streaming down his face. His little son, surprised by what he was seeing, crawled into his father’s lap and asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you crying?” No explanation seemed to satisfy the young boy’s curiosity, so he kept asking his father,

“Why are you crying, Daddy?”

Finally, the man pulled his son up close and whispered something into his ear. The boy then crawled down quickly and ran to his mom, who was sitting across the room. He took her by the hand, looked into her eyes and explained,

“Daddy said he’s crying because he loves you so much.”

We have a generation of children today who desperately need to look into the eyes of Mom and Dad and see two people deeply in love with each other, committed to one another for life and honoring God in their relationship. If God has blessed your life with children, make sure your children know and see your love regularly. Make the marriage they see in you the same type of relationship they’ll want one day for themselves.

DISCUSS
If your children were asked to describe your relationship, what would they say? Why not ask them.

PRAY
Pray that your children see real love between two real people for a lifetime.

My cup is FILLED to the brim when I sit here and think about all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us Savvy Mommas.  Although we are all at different walks of life, we are all still moms.  Savvy Mommas that try to do what is best for our families, our marriages, our health, our kids, our community, our church and our friends.  As we celebrate this Thanksgiving season don’t forget to be thankful for all of the beautiful things we each get to experience and remember to pray for those less fortunate.  We are THANKFUL!  We are BLESSED!  Make this holiday season about realizing how thankful you are for where God has you and think of how you can bless someone else to allow them to feel thankful too.

The cross, family, friends, our country, freedom, rain, playgrounds, children, food, water, transportation, restaurants, school, health, miracles, life, home, light, air conditioning, smiles, laughter, church, jobs, teachers, babysitters, grandparents, marriage, memories, the list cold go on FOREVER!  Thank you Lord for loving us unconditionally and forgiving us for our sins.  It is because of your great sacrifice we know that we are saved.

Alright ladies!  It’s time to grown, deepen our faith and be fed amazing TRUTH from the Word.  March 2-3,  2012 the Hill Country Bible Conference will be held right here in Boerne, TX at First Baptist Church.  The conference will focus on the Greatness and Grandeur of God.  Knowing God as He really is dramatically affects our worship, walk and witness.  Steve Lawson, Derek Thomas and Paul Jones are the key speakers that will be helping you understand God on a whole new level. This conference is for men and women!  So put it on your husbands calendars and plan on attending an event that will change your lives forever!  For more info about the event you can go to http://www.alliancenet.org/CC_Content_Page/0,,PTID307086_CHID810294,00-tx.html.  Schedule of events is listed below:

Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Registration
9:00 a.m. Pre-Conference, History of the Reformation
5:30 p.m. Conference Registration
7:00 p.m. First Address: Wholly, Wholly, Holy! The Holiness of God
8:45 p.m. Second Address: He Is the King! The Sovereignty of God

Saturday, March 3, 2012
8:30 a.m. Late Registration
9:00 a.m. Third Address: The Black Velvet Backdrop: The Wrath of God
10:00 a.m. Fourth Address: The Most Profound Truth: The Love of God
11:15 a.m. Questions and Answers
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Seminars:
Relying upon God’s Truthfulness
Understanding God’s Will
Song in the Bible: Responding to God’s Attributes and Acts
3:30 p.m. Sacred Concert
4:00 p.m. Fifth Address: Pursued by His Mercy: The Goodness of God