To our children, Austin, Sarah Beth, and Madison

May your confidence that God has spoken in His Word grow as each of you grow. Whether in days filled with light and laughter or through dark nights of the soul, always seek the ancient

paths. Never doubt that my love for you always will remain and your heavenly Father can be trusted at all times. You are a delight to me.

I’m excited to see the adventures God has in store for each of you. Walk with courage, wisdom, and in the truth.

Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the

good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.”

Jeremiah 6:16

And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.

1 Thessalonians 2:13