01/03/2026
Our beloved daughter, Bethany Hosanna Joseph, made her entrance into this world on Wednesday, February 25th. ⠀
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If you may recall, Bethany is the village of Mary and Martha. It’s the setting for one of Jesus’ most memorable miracles — the resurrection of Lazarus.⠀
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Prior to the miracle Jesus made this declaration in John 11:25-26,⠀
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“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”⠀
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Three days after His death, Jesus rose from⠀
the grave. Therefore death is not the end. Resurrection is promised to all who trust in Him.⠀
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But before we look forward to a physical resurrection, we are in need of a spiritual resurrection. And that’s why we will pray and disciple in faith, to help Bethany understand the necessity of trusting in Jesus by faith.⠀
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May there be an appointed time in her life where she does this according to God’s will. After all, our greatest desire as parents is to see our daughter walking in the Lord.⠀
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Bethany is so beautiful and precious to us already. She arrived in chaotic fashion - an unplanned home birth, delivered by her own father! ⠀
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But we just look back at it and laugh, because God is always orchestrating a story that points us to His provision, protection, and glory.⠀
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So thank you Lord for continuing to give us what we don’t deserve.