JOHNNYROBERTS.TV

Chels!!!

Honestly... I find it hard to believe I had anything to do with the birth of anything so beautiful.  My goodness I know her mother is stunning but... well... my goodness God did good on my "Little Angel".  I'll let the pics do the talking... blessed.  PS... Dale at Benfield Photography... thank you for capturing these moments in Chelsey's life and sharing them with the world.

 

Heart Broken

Heart broken... Nothing seems to desribe the feelings better.  This past week I lost a nephew, a friend and a "son".  Zane grew up only a 1/4 mile from our family.  We did life together and this past week we laid this dear young man to rest.  We will never be the same... our hope now rests in that we will live twice as hard.  Living with intention and purpose.  Living for the glory of God knowing that time is short.  

Attached are my thoughts expressed as his eulogy.  I'm told they brought healing to many.  I am confident they did to me.  Hundreds gathered and none of us knew that we were gathering for a worship experience.  God shined his favor upon us and His goodness and glory were known even in the midst of tragedy and pain.  

We have lived blessed lives.  I have known that our family loved and celebrated well.  I have often wondered if, in the face of crushing pain, we would grieve equally well.  This week I got my answer.  Though the road to healing will be long... it has begun and it has begun well... through pointing to a loving and good God whom we trust fully.  

May you never know such heartache except that it draws you closer to the Giver of Life.  Press on my friends.  

 

Download Zane's Eulogy Manuscript Final 12-26-11 (full page)

 

Chelsey & Josh

My little girl is getting married.  He is a lucky man.  She is in love.  They will leave a mark on the world together.  WOW... I'm getting a new son... and Chelsey is getting married... that's taking some time to sink in!  It's going to be a busy summer.  

Passing The Baton

 

I’ve been pretty pumped lately about our initiative to PARTNER WITH PARENTS in Family ministry.  It has us all “THINKing ORANGE”.  This past weekend was another great reminder of why it is so important for parents to be fully engaged in the spiritual lives of their children.

Picture three generations sitting around a campfire after dark.  PaPa (my dad), my two brothers, me (I’m not the youngest but I look it) and our five sons.  Jake and Zach have their guitars out picking through worship songs you would know.  Once in a while someone would sing a familiar part and at other times there is just playing.  The mood is sweet and still.  Time passes and then I notice Will, the youngest of the bunch, has squeezed in between the two older cousins and is singing away… That’s it… get it… family passing the baton of faith.  No program, no schedule, no institution… no substitute for the moments of life experienced by family.  Family committed to Christ.

I am thankful.  First, for a family committed to Jesus Christ and training up children in the way of faith.  Second, for a church committed to partnering with, not competing against, families as we strive to raise up the next generation of believers.  Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… let me encourage you to run the race well.  Invest in the lives of the next generation.  It matters… it matters for all eternity.  

Pass the baton… 

A Life Well Lived - Paul Green

As I reflect on the week and the loss of my father-in-law, Paul Green, I have truly mixed emotions.  The sadness of the loss will of course linger, yet the realization that he is finally free from the horrible disease called Alzheimer's brings some consolation.  More than that however I, along with the family, rejoice in knowing that this humble servant of Christ is finally home.  Tomorrow I will speak at the funeral and although the sadness of the day looms, the hope that is our Lord Jesus Christ wells up within my soul.  I think about not only Paul but the great crowd of witnesses who have gone on and... I too can say... to live is Christ and to die is gain.  The idea that the same Jesus that Paul the Apostle met and fell in love with is the very same Jesus that Paul Green, Johnny Roberts and YOU can know and love.  Our hope is in the risen Lord. So run well my friend, finish the race... Just as Paul the Apostle and Paul Green have done... run well... the wonder of His glory lies just around the corner so... DON'T BLINK.

PS... to all of you have loved on Allison and our family, thank you so much.  Your prayers, your thoughts, your gifts of food and notes... mean so much.  Thank you for being The Body of Christ to us.  

First Gift of Christmas

There are a couple of unspoken Christmas traditions at our place.  One: Dad's green, and I mean GREEN Christmas pants.  Every year we gather he wears these pants as we do our family Christmas.  Two: It's Jake's mechanical singing Santa Claus gift to PaPa.  It's going to be a great Christmas.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

Times are tough, you've got to make due with what you've got!  Everyone is thankful except... the "big" bird.  Happy Thanksgiving BODers.

Cool

I love it when the life and the church collide.  I know it's not for everyone but for me church-life is at the core of my entire life.  This couple is a living example of what the church looks like in action.  This video is just cool.  Thanks to Scott Williams for posting it.  Scott is leading a great team at the LC Northwest Campus.

Gingerbread House Contest

OK... you be the judge.  We have a little friendly competition in our house each year.  Gingerbread House making.  Each year the rules are a little different and the houses are always different.  This year we've decided to let YOU be the judge.  Post a comment and place your vote for the WINNER.  Number ONE is the Jamaica Hut GB House and Number TWO is THEBOD.tv GB House.  So as not to sway the vote in the favor of my team.... I'll quit talking and let you watch the video.  DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!!!

Gingerbread House Contest 2008 from Johnny Roberts on Vimeo.

That's my boy

Proverbs 23:24 "The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delight in him."

I delight in my son Luke.  It's a pleasure watching him grow into a man.  Beard and all.... Also proud of Miss Blazi at his side who is now ranked 13th "in the world" of barrell racing.  Homecoming is just plain fun.