What a great conference! There was such unity as we met with old friends and many new friends of like heart! Dad had a chance to share with the first time families, Robert played a piano special with Clayton, James spoke on his trip to Peru, Daniel testified of God’s work through the Bible […]
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Weekend with the Wilkes
What a refreshing time enjoying the unity of fellow believers in a whirlwind of profitable activity! Times of planning, times of work, times of rest, and times of play, but all of them were times of joy. I wish we had pictures of the volleyball and ping pong! What a joy it was also to […]
A Wonderful Weekend with a Wedding, a Website, and many Warm Welcomes!
Well, what else is there to say? The title sums up the blessed time Robert and I spent in OKC earlier this month. From Mrs. Marshall’s enthusiastic greeting at the airport and the hospitality of the Gomezes, Burnetts, and Prentises, who all opened their homes for us, to the many friends we had a chance […]
Celebrating Independence Day
This year the Lord worked it out for many family and friends, even our Aunt Ruth from Florida! to participate in the celebration of our country’s freedom. Here’s some pictures from the great time of fellowship and activities. Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing: Long may our […]
True or False? An Independence Day Quote
Recently, I heard the following quote, attributed to John Quincy Adams: “The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: It connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.” Was it Adams who said this? If so, is it true? The upcoming post about this quote will be all […]
Quench not the Spirit
One Sunday morning soon after sunrise I stepped outside. What I saw brought a tremendous feeling of awe! The scene reminded me of what it is like to live in God’s presence and have nothing hid from Him. Through His Spirit and His word, God wants to show us the right way. May […]
Introducing Lenspiration!
Though most visitors to staddonfamily.com have already heard about Lenspiration from one source or another, I felt it obligatory to officially announce it’s introduction into cyberspace! Lenspiraion: giving the inspiration of the Creator through the lens of a camera. This sums up the purpose behind the formation of Lenspiration. About a year ago, I began […]
In Gratefulness to a Great Grandpa
Grandpa loved his grandchildren. There wasn’t ever any doubt about that. In the following pictures and quotes we hope his undying love and encouragement will be passed on to you as well. As he would say: “It’ll feel better when it stops hurtin’.” “Everything will be A OK! Don’t worry ‘bout […]
Precious in the sight of the Lord…
Today was a day our a family will never forget. We carried Grandpa Brown’s casket to it’s final resting place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. He died early last Saturday, June 19th. But for Grandpa it is a temporary resting place. According to the promise of God, Grandpa owns the promise of the resurrection at […]
Almost Like Being There!
The Wilkes family is moving! We’re all very excited for them! But we have so many great memories of good times spent together at their beautiful little home in Fairfax.Wouldn’t it be nice to see it one last time, all nicely remodeled? Alas, we’re miles and miles away . . . But wait! Thanks to […]