We Are Family

“Are the Gramms part of our family?” Jacob asked me (The Gramms are members of our home church, who are graciously hosting us during our time in AZ).

“No,” I responded.  “They are part of our church here in Arizona.”

A couple weeks ago we drove cross-country visiting Michelle’s cousin and later, her brother, as well as a handful of friends.  The boys had little to no memory of these relatives, plus they are young enough that we sometimes have to explain HOW we are related to family members.  Jacob and Asher are still piecing together the “who’s who” as we meet new and old friends and family members here in the States.

“What about the Troxells?” he inquires.

“No, they are our friends and also part of our church.”

“Oh.”

“But, that’s a really good question.  Because the Bible tells us that God is our..?”

“Father!”

“Right.  Who is God’s son?”

“Jesus.”

“Right. Through Jesus, we are also considered God’s children. Anyone who trusts in Jesus and follows him is our brother and sister in Christ. What does Pastor Vicente call me?”

“Hermano Adán”

“Yah.  Are we brothers?”

“No.”

"Not by blood, well…we don’t have the same earthly parents, but through Jesus’ blood, we are brothers. So, in a way, the Gramms, Troxells, and all Christians all over the world are our family.”

“That's cool.”

“It sure is.”