John MacArthur in His Study

Jon here again. Even more powerful.


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Jake & the USC Football Team

Powerful.

Following in Daddy's footsteps....

"The...wheels on the bus...

Super-Man

In an era of where superhero movies dominate the screens, real life men are over shadowed by false portrayals.

Here is the real life account to honor my real life Super-man.

If you would look at Jon or pass him by on the street you would never ever know what a gem he is. You might see the kindness of his face and think "he's a nice guy". But he is so much more. He is faithful and selfless. A hard worker and loving father. He is servant minded and loves to help. He is the guy that is quietly serving in areas you would never even know or see. He is a brilliant musician with a love for his lord and savior Jesus Christ that makes me love my savior more. He gets up early though sleeping minimal hours and goes to work daily without ever complaining and comes home to love his wife and daughter with great love and fervor.

I can say that Jon is a SUPERMAN because he seeks to be a man after God's own heart. Because he is found in Jesus Christ and covered completely and made a new clean creation spotless and blameless by Jesus Christ the only real life SUPERMAN who is GOD.  Jon is a wonderful husband and father. I am so thankful to share laughs with him, and to enjoy every moment alongside him. To be his wife is a wonderful blessing and I am so thankful to share life with him until our Lord returns or takes us home.

Happy Birthday to my sweet Super-di-dooper man. I Love you.

Anniversary #3

3 years ago today was a Saturday. It was about 4:05 in the afternoon. Darby Hughes, Roberto Miranda, and Tim Hunter is playing magnificently one of Darby’s original. Kurt Gebhards pulls me aside and prays for me. I’m waiting behind a door, waiting for my bride to be to walk down the aisle. I still remember that moment of quiet anticipation. All dressed up in black with a cream tie, I take my place. Doors open. She is escorted in. My heart is overly glad.
My life changed that day, for the better.

I am a sinner who is deeply flawed, yet loved and welcomed by a holy God only because Jesus died the death that I deserved and lived the perfect life I could never have lived. Then God applies what Jesus did to count for me. Salvation is already more than enough for this life and the next. On top of that, he has chosen to bless me even more 3 years ago in marriage.

God is keenly wise that He knew that I needed Paola. She has been my encourager, prayer warrior, helper, counselor, and dear friend. I adore her and I wake up daily thanking the Lord for her. She is authentic. She is humble. She loves Christ. She is a loving mom. She enjoys life. She loves to laugh. She understands me. She is patient with me. She is gorgeous. She is a gift. I brag and boast because God has been good for giving me a tremendous gift.

I celebrate today God’s goodness for not only what happened 3 years ago, but what has happened since then. I am a better man for it. I have grown to know the gospel deeper. I treasure Christ more.

Praise God for His Goodness.

Blissfully Yours,

Jon

She's got rhythm!

Jon here, I know that it's been a while since we posted. But we have some great things for all of you to see. Life's been well. Lola and I have been sick with cold these past few days. We are now part of Foundation Bible Study on Friday nights at Grace Church. I help with leading worship for the Bible study. I also am helping with Awana leading kids during the singing time.

During one of the practices on Friday night, Lola let Emma play with a shaker and we were shocked that she was able to keep time. We have a future Shiela E. on our hands. If you don't know who Shiela E. is, then I have just dated myself.

ONE!!!

Emma is ONE! She took her first two steps on her actual birthday. She loves Barney. She sings, although you have no idea what she is saying. She dances by bouncing up and down. She smiles by squinting her face, peruvians call it chinitas. Now she understands direction better. If I tell her to look she will, turn around, obey. Now today she walks a lot. She rather be walking and exploring than be carried. She likes to feed herself, and is just a joy to be with.