~Welcome to our World~

Well if you didn't know by now and I am not sure how one could not know but our son was born Monday Nov, 22 2010 at 1:55pm in the after noon. After months of waiting Debbie and I are over joyed with the birth of our son. Ethan Raymond Matthew Rogers was born at 9 pounds 11 oz. and 23 inches long, he was not a little guy! Given both prize for biggest in Debbie's family and biggest baby for the week at the hospital. After around 7 hours of labor and 48 hours in the hospital we are home at last. Now for must needed rest for mommy and daddy!!!

A little about is name

Ethan a Hebrew name, A cymbal-player in King Davids court and author of Palms 89. Ethan means strong and optimistic, or solid.

Raymond comes from my grandfathers name.

Matthew comes from his/ "Ethans" grandfathers name (Debbie's father)

So it is a great mix in families and very strong name that I think he can be proud of. Like Emily we will keep updated pictures. Emily loves her new brother and seems to enjoy the idea of being the big sister (Lord Please keep Emily from killing her brother) She has welcomed him with open arms and likes caring for her baby dolls while mommy cares for Ethan.

Now time to pray for rest and Debbie would take some time to rest and heal. She is super mommy and super wife and does too much.

Oh and a few days ago I was told I have gray hair :( I wonder if that means I have more gray hair now the Ethan is born??

And No it was not planned that we would have two children who have 1st names that start with Es, we just love the names!

In His Grip,

Jonathan

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NO EXCUSE FOR PASTORS!

(A post from my Xanga Page Dated: September 26, 2005)

There are many reasons why God would not want you, but don't worry. You're in good company!

- Moses stuttered.
-- David's armor didn't fit.
--- John Mark was rejected by Paul.
---- Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
----- Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
------ Jacob was a liar.
------- David had an affair.
-------- Solomon was too rich.
--------- Abraham was too old.
---------- David was too young.
----------- Timothy had ulcers.
------------ Peter was afraid of death.
------------- Lazarus was dead.
-------------- John was self-righteous.
--------------- Jesus was too poor.
-------------- Naomi was a widow.
------------- Paul was a murderer. So was Moses.
------------ Jonah ran from God.
----------- Miriam was a gossip.
---------- Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
--------- Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
-------- Elijah was burned out.
------- John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
------ Martha was a worrywart.
----- Mary was lazy.
---- Samson had long hair.
--- Noah got drunk.
-- Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?
- So did Peter, Paul--well, lots of folks did.
But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, because He's more our Dad than our boss. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's neither prejudiced nor partial, judging, grudging, sassy, nor brassy, not deaf to our cry, nor blind to our need.

Satan says, "You're not worthy."

Jesus says, "So what? I AM."

Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the Cross.

Sure--there are lots of reasons why God shouldn't want us. But if we are in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like.

Let this Bless you this week,

In His Grip,

Jonathan