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My Kid's Baptisms

My job has many benefits. One of the greatest "perks" of being a minister was the privilege of baptizing my kids. Rachel got baptized a couple years ago when our church was still meeting at Jackson High School. Elijah got baptized this last June after church one Sunday. Judah got baptized a couple months later at our church's Day at the Lake Event.

Baptism is a significant spiritual mile marker in every Christian's life. It is the moment where you make a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ. As parents, Di and I have tried to be the best example we can to our kids but we ultimately have allowed our kids to discover their faith on their own. Getting baptized was an individual decision for each of them.

I am a happy (and proud) dad.

If you are interested in knowing what baptism symbolizes and means I have provided two links for you. One is a blog written by my associate pastor the other is a message I taught on the subject. Enjoy

 

What is baptism blog

Message on Baptism Scroll down on this page and click on the baptism message.

Rachel Started Junior High

Rachel, my precious first born and only daughter, started junior highschool today. Even though I was a youth pastor for 12 years and love teenagers this one was difficult for me. As the day has progressed and I anxiously await her first day of school update, I have realized it bothered me for several reasons....

1. My daughter is about to discover that people aren't as sweet and innocent as her.
2. I still think of myself as that 25 year old youth pastor and am too young to have a junior higher.
3. Boys will think she is cute.

Probably the biggest reason, is the reality that over the next few years my little girl is going to become a young woman. It starts with junior high, than high school, than college, than marriage..... I guess today I realized that my little girl isn't that little anymore.