what grace is mine!

My dear Daddy shared this with me the other day:

What grace is mine, that He who dwells in endless light
Called through the night to find my distant soul
and from His scars poured mercy that would plead for me
that I might live and in His name be known.


So I will go wherever He is calling me
I lose my life to find my life in Him
I give my all to gain the hope that never dies
I bow my heart, take up my cross, and follow Him


What grace is mine to know His breath alive in me
Beneath His wings my wakened soul may soar
All fear can flee for death's dark night is overcome
My Savior lives and reigns forevermore! 

For My Father On His Birthday

Dearest Daddy~

I thank God again and again for giving you to me as my father. You are a wonderful example to me in so many ways. You love God with an passion and devotion that is evident. You love His Word to such a degree that I am ashamed of my own luke-warmness. You pursue excellence and urge us all to do the same.

I am so thankful for your leadership in our family. In the past few years, you have truly become our priest, prophet, protector and provider. You are to me a counselor, friend, and protector, and I cannot imagine life without your humor and “weirdocities”:)

Thank you for your faithful prayers for me, and your constant support and encouragement in all that I attempt to do.


“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thess. 2:11-12

I Love You!

Your daughter,

Sophie