happy birthday, Julie

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.

Yes, I have found favor from God. Not because of something I have done or from being so special. God loved me as he does every human, and He sent his son to be my salvation and yours too if we will accept Him.

By I found favor and am blessed because God gave me an awesome wife. Julie is an incredible lady in so many ways.

I first saw her in October of 1992 when I became the pastor of a small country church in south Georgia where her boyfriend’s grandparents attended. A few months later Julie and her boyfriend parted ways, and his grandmother strongly encouraged me to ask Julie out.

Yep, I did that. January of 1993 began with a couple dates, and within 6 weeks we were engaged. Just 7 months later we were married. 3 kids, a bunch of houses, several jobs, lots of water under bridge and many more things have come and gone over the 24 years we have been together.

She is, Julie is a wonderful woman, and I take this opportunity out loud and before everyone to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Julie.

Proverbs 31:28-30 NLT

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

Please reach out to her Julie today, if you know her, and give her some birthday greetings as well. Thank you!

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