This book tells the story of 2 servants of Christ whose trust, faith, and peace were unwaveringly placed in their Savior, even til their brutal deaths. Here is an excerpt from the book (statement by Betty Stam 9 yrs. before her death.)
"Lord, I give up my own purposes and plans, all my own desires and hopes and ambitions (whether they be fleshly or soulish) and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all of my friendships; all the people whom I love are to take a second place in my heart. Fill me and seal me with Thy Holy Spirit. Work out Thy whole will in my life, at any cost, now and forever. To me to live is Christ. Amen!"
This book was a great encouragement to me. It showed 2 lives who put Jesus Christ and the spreading of His Gospel above all else.
Tobias siblings annual Christmas photo. The pictures look the same every year except for the addition of a few gray hairs and some wrinkles. Oh well, that's life!
The cousins. Ages range from 16 down to 4 mos. Time flies when you're having fun!
This picture was taken on Christmas Eve right after Tay read to us from the bible. He read about the Savior who would be born. We praise the Lord that apart from all the fun and generous gift giving, eating delicious food, and celebrating, He is faithful to remind us and our children that we celebrate the most wonderful gift, Christ Jesus.
