The list is long if I listed them one by one. But that would not show you the depth of the importance. They may just appear as word on a page. So let me show you what I mean. And what they mean to me. To be my husband there are a few things you should be aware of. And I will be as thorough and punctual as you should be. I expect you to be alert to events taking place around us. So you can have the right response. This means you will have to be attentive giving our relationship your undivided attention. Making yourself available even when you are ‘too busy’. This will cause you to be compassionate and bold. Because it will take your investment and confidence to endure thru some of my emotions, tears and fears. Your strength and faith will be what I rely on in the hard times. Not to mention your wisdom and discernment. Which can only be mustered by your diligence and obedience to God, Our Father. But this can only be done by humility, determination, enthusiasm and meekness, which you see in Jesus, Our Christ. Your patience which can only be used with self-control will be what the children and I will watch. Your joyful heart should increase day by day as you take the initiative to show us how to use forgiveness with one another out of reverence and loyalty to God and us. Dependability will be what you pass on to your children due to your gentleness as God’s Man. For it will cause you to be generous as your Heavenly Father is. Thriftiness shall not occur while giving your love to us. And truth will be the word you speak at all times making you a man of Integrity and Justice. For no one will be able to question your sincerity when it comes to your wife because you are sensitive to my needs. You will be resourceful, creative, hospitable when wooing me. Your discretion will be seen thru your sensitivity when I am feeling down. You will make me feel secure and uplifted with the words of your mouth. Giving the God of Creation thanks for me with a grateful and sincere heart. You will show me flexibility when I want something other than what you had planned perhaps even some tolerance will be required. But because of your deference and persuasiveness you may even be able to show me your decisiveness. Most women may not like such strong behavior but I find it wonderful. And your Love and Virtue will be held in such High Regard that no one. Not one would call it into question. For your contentment will be written across your face. Your love for me will be unable to be hidden. Your heart is and always will be connected to this woman. The one God binded together with you. Are you that man? She has been praying for you!
50 Character Qualities of Christ used.
Monday, April 02, 2018
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
Monday, January 01, 2018
Chosen Of Mine
Here I am so close to you
Know My voice, I'll never leave you
For I have loved you since before
The sands of time were made
I love you still and always will
You're chosen as Mine
My Father wants to bless you now
Receive from Him all that you'll ever need
Come spend eternity with Me
My heart's full of love for you
I love you still and always will
You're chosen as Mine
Cries in the desert, My child I hear them
Tears in the valley, My lovely I count them
You're so precious, you were on My mind as
I died
Here I am so close to you
Know My voice, I'll never leave you
For I have loved you since before
The sands of time were made
I love you still and always will
You're chosen as Mine
Cries in the desert, My child, I hear them
Tears in the valley, My lovely, I count them
You're so precious, you were on My mind as
I died
I love you, as I died for you,
because I love you still, always will
You're chosen as Mine
I love you, I love you
by Joanna Haverkamp...Hill Songs
Sunday, December 31, 2017
TwistedTogether-
A wise man once said "Take your circumstances and God's Character and twist them together"
And when things are going great it is easy to do. But when things are a mess and you are tired of cleaning it up. You seem to forget or think your circumstance are to big for God's Character to cover. Was His Character not big enough to cover Jacob, Abraham or David? What about Ruth, Peter or Paul? Or Jesus. Who was God's Character living, dying and raised. Raised! No mis-placed body, No "He just walked away". RAISED. Was dead.. NOW Alive.
And so my circumstances in comparison are a bit smaller. And yet they're not. Not to Him. His Daughter needs protection and His Character is all over it.
He is My Shield
He is My Refuge
He is Gracious
He is ever-present even when I forget
He is Peace
He is Jealous. For me. NOT of me. But for me. My dad that protects me. That showers me with love. That reigns me in with discipline. That sings to my soul. That dances with my spirit. And provides my portion and my cup.
His Character twisted with my circumstance is enough. And each day He reveals more and more of the path that has been laid before me. And the fog is clearing. And the rain is letting up. And I realize I was never alone in the woods with the fog and the rain running from the wolves. I am walking thru the woods, Holding His hand. As He shows me the way. I can hear the wolves howling. I can feel the rain on my face. BUT. My Father is protecting me..every step to the meadow.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Note to Self
Trust and Faith go hand in hand. They are even similar in their descriptions. They can not be separated. Even though some will only have faith if there is perfection in this world and all goes their way... we as Jesus Lovers have faith and trust in the middle of turmoil b/c we look to God and His Sovereignty.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Note To Self
Get in touch with your most sincere Self, unconditioned by the world. Then operate every single moment in your life from this core of who you really are. Never say or do anything that isn't bless by this instinctive purpose.
Friday, July 01, 2016
Note To Self
"only you can determine the moments that define you"
~Katie Hnida
Our lives are affected by what happens, but NOT controlled by it.
In the turbulent world in which we live we hear so much about how people are affected by life and their situations. Good and Bad. And it is easy to blame others. But at some point we have to say...I am who I am. And I will be me no matter what. We have to be strong enough to change for our own good. Strong enough to say what we like about ourselves. And strong enough to stand up and acknowledge our own self worth.
How can we invoke change if we hate who we see in the mirror?
I choose each day to look at myself and say I am Laura. I am a strong, confident, beautiful mother. I believe that I am great b/c of the One in me grows me to be greater than myself. I am able to do more in my life than I expect. I am able to mold and shape the lives I have been entrusted with. I am able to love and live with out fear. I am willing to lift up and not tear down. And I will start with me. I will allow God to mold me even if it hurts. I will allow Him to change what I need to change w/o wondering if someone else will like me for it. I am shaped by my life, by my experiences, by my past, and even by my future. BUT I will not allow it to shape me into the grotesque. I will acknowledge what God wishes for me to learn in the grotesque and allow it to shape me for.... Good. Faith. Hope. And most importantly love.
~Katie Hnida
Our lives are affected by what happens, but NOT controlled by it.
In the turbulent world in which we live we hear so much about how people are affected by life and their situations. Good and Bad. And it is easy to blame others. But at some point we have to say...I am who I am. And I will be me no matter what. We have to be strong enough to change for our own good. Strong enough to say what we like about ourselves. And strong enough to stand up and acknowledge our own self worth.
How can we invoke change if we hate who we see in the mirror?
I choose each day to look at myself and say I am Laura. I am a strong, confident, beautiful mother. I believe that I am great b/c of the One in me grows me to be greater than myself. I am able to do more in my life than I expect. I am able to mold and shape the lives I have been entrusted with. I am able to love and live with out fear. I am willing to lift up and not tear down. And I will start with me. I will allow God to mold me even if it hurts. I will allow Him to change what I need to change w/o wondering if someone else will like me for it. I am shaped by my life, by my experiences, by my past, and even by my future. BUT I will not allow it to shape me into the grotesque. I will acknowledge what God wishes for me to learn in the grotesque and allow it to shape me for.... Good. Faith. Hope. And most importantly love.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Still the raging storm....
When I think I'm going under
Part the Waters, Lord
When I feel the waves surround me
Calm the seas
When I cry for help
O Hear me Lord
And Hold out YOUR hand
Touch my life, Still the raging storm in me.
Lord, Still the raging heart.
Show me the peace the passes all understanding.
You alone. Are what I need.
Part the Waters, Lord
When I feel the waves surround me
Calm the seas
When I cry for help
O Hear me Lord
And Hold out YOUR hand
Touch my life, Still the raging storm in me.
Lord, Still the raging heart.
Show me the peace the passes all understanding.
You alone. Are what I need.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Psalm 71
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;
turn your ear to me and save me.
Be my rock of refuge,
to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD,
my confidence since my youth.
From birth I have relied on you;
you brought me forth from my mother's womb.
I will ever praise you.
I have become like a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge.
My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long.
Do not cast me away when I am old;
do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
For my enemies speak against me;
those who wait to kill me conspire together.
They say, "God has forsaken him;
pursue him and seize him,
for no one will rescue him."
Be not far from me, O God;
come quickly, O my God, to help me.
May my accusers perish in shame;
may those who want to harm me
be covered with scorn and disgrace.
But as for me, I will always have hope;
I will praise you more and more.
My mouth will tell of your righteousness,
of your salvation all day long,
though I know not its measure.
I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.
Since my youth, O God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, O God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your might to all who are to come.
Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,
you who have done great things.
Who, O God, is like you?
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
You will increase my honor
and comfort me once again.
I will praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praise to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you—
I, whom you have redeemed.
My tongue will tell of your righteous acts
all day long,
for those who wanted to harm me
have been put to shame and confusion.
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness;
turn your ear to me and save me.
Be my rock of refuge,
to which I can always go;
give the command to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of evil and cruel men.
For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD,
my confidence since my youth.
From birth I have relied on you;
you brought me forth from my mother's womb.
I will ever praise you.
I have become like a portent to many,
but you are my strong refuge.
My mouth is filled with your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long.
Do not cast me away when I am old;
do not forsake me when my strength is gone.
For my enemies speak against me;
those who wait to kill me conspire together.
They say, "God has forsaken him;
pursue him and seize him,
for no one will rescue him."
Be not far from me, O God;
come quickly, O my God, to help me.
May my accusers perish in shame;
may those who want to harm me
be covered with scorn and disgrace.
But as for me, I will always have hope;
I will praise you more and more.
My mouth will tell of your righteousness,
of your salvation all day long,
though I know not its measure.
I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD;
I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.
Since my youth, O God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, O God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your might to all who are to come.
Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God,
you who have done great things.
Who, O God, is like you?
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
You will increase my honor
and comfort me once again.
I will praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God;
I will sing praise to you with the lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you—
I, whom you have redeemed.
My tongue will tell of your righteous acts
all day long,
for those who wanted to harm me
have been put to shame and confusion.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Love must look away
Time wears away
All the pleasure of the day
All the treasures you could hold
Days turn to sand
Losing strength in every hand
They can't hold you anymore
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
Love looks away
In the harsh light of the day
on the edge of nothing more
Days fade to balck
In the light of what they lack
Nothing's measured by what it needs
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
If only the love that has lost saw what was to be
Could it have changed what the heart dreamed it wanted to see
Seen only as dark light to those around
All I could do was see the love that could be found
No emotion can be felt thru the nothingness of the words
Is that the truth that is plain to all but me
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
My head knows what the heart want
And yet denies it all for the presence of life
It can not be no matter how much it hurts
I will have to learn to live without
What I thought was true love at last
How could I have known it was a mere repeat. ..
of the past
So Love must look away to keep itself safe
To bad it did not see what must and has to be
The heart longs to love and longs to be free
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
Half Beck...Half Me. ....
All the pleasure of the day
All the treasures you could hold
Days turn to sand
Losing strength in every hand
They can't hold you anymore
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
Love looks away
In the harsh light of the day
on the edge of nothing more
Days fade to balck
In the light of what they lack
Nothing's measured by what it needs
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
If only the love that has lost saw what was to be
Could it have changed what the heart dreamed it wanted to see
Seen only as dark light to those around
All I could do was see the love that could be found
No emotion can be felt thru the nothingness of the words
Is that the truth that is plain to all but me
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
My head knows what the heart want
And yet denies it all for the presence of life
It can not be no matter how much it hurts
I will have to learn to live without
What I thought was true love at last
How could I have known it was a mere repeat. ..
of the past
So Love must look away to keep itself safe
To bad it did not see what must and has to be
The heart longs to love and longs to be free
Already dead to me now
Cuz it feels like I'm watching something die
Half Beck...Half Me. ....
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Switch o' Change o' Rearrange o'
There is a song that I have heard that I can't get out of my head.. so.. Here is what I have been thinking on..for awhile. ....
He lowers us to raise us
So we can sing His praises
Whatever is His way all is well
He makes us rich and poor
That we might trust Him more
Whatever is His way all is well
All my changes come from Him He who never changes
I am held firm in the grasp of the Rock of all the ages
All is well with my soul
He is God in Control
I know not all His plans
But I know I'm in His hands
He clothes us now then strips us
Yet with His Word equips us
Whatever is His way all is well
And though our seasons change
We still exalt His name
Whatever is His way all is well
All is well with my soul
He is God in control
I know not all His plans
But I know I'm in His hands
By Robin Mark
Friday, April 30, 2010
Hear My Cry.
Vindicate me, O God,
and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from deceitful and wicked men.
You are God my stronghold.
Why have you rejected me?
Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by my enemy?
Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me;
let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.
Then will I go to the altar of God, To God, my joy and my delight.
I will praise you with harp, O God, my God.
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him,
My Savior and My God!
and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from deceitful and wicked men.
You are God my stronghold.
Why have you rejected me?
Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by my enemy?
Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me;
let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.
Then will I go to the altar of God, To God, my joy and my delight.
I will praise you with harp, O God, my God.
Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him,
My Savior and My God!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Note to self- Unlimited Forgiveness
A response I do not want to forget about unlimited forgiveness....
"You seem to have a lot of energy to talk to me about honoring God by forgiving you. I'm curious what it would look like for you to honor God in the area that keeps requiring me to forgive you? At some point your behavior is no longer a test for me but a test for you, as a Believer, to see if your life backs up what you profess. Instead of focusing on the reaction how about a little focus on the cause? Otherwise you spend your life/relationship managing consequences but never changing behavior."
"You seem to have a lot of energy to talk to me about honoring God by forgiving you. I'm curious what it would look like for you to honor God in the area that keeps requiring me to forgive you? At some point your behavior is no longer a test for me but a test for you, as a Believer, to see if your life backs up what you profess. Instead of focusing on the reaction how about a little focus on the cause? Otherwise you spend your life/relationship managing consequences but never changing behavior."
Monday, November 09, 2009
1 John 4:1-21
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Poor Morgan LeFay
R.I.P.
Here lies Morgan LeFay.
She did not know what to say.
She says she tries to complete or her stuff
But her teachers are just way way to rough
So she just waits and waits to turn in her work
I am sure she thinks her mom is a jerk
B/c she is grounded until the coming of Christ
Or until those numbers reach new heights
For even though she can read all night
Her biology and geography is no where in site!
But will change you can bet your last dollar
B/c I don't care how much she hoops and hollers
She will bring home her work before the sun goes down
I am sure you will think I am a hound
For making her face the fact
We are not going to put up with our daughters laxed!
Here lies Morgan LeFay.
She did not know what to say.
She says she tries to complete or her stuff
But her teachers are just way way to rough
So she just waits and waits to turn in her work
I am sure she thinks her mom is a jerk
B/c she is grounded until the coming of Christ
Or until those numbers reach new heights
For even though she can read all night
Her biology and geography is no where in site!
But will change you can bet your last dollar
B/c I don't care how much she hoops and hollers
She will bring home her work before the sun goes down
I am sure you will think I am a hound
For making her face the fact
We are not going to put up with our daughters laxed!
Dear Sweet Jon Ryan
R.I.P.
Here Lies Jonathan Ry-an
He always is just a ly-in'
About the work he has to do.
He thinks his daddy don't have a clue
He had lunch detention due to his lack
And just wishes that teacher would give him some slack
Although he has time to sit and frenzy long
He will not see that wii until his hair is gone
No matter how hard he tries and how long he cries
He will not see the sun before he dies
B/c the mean old momma has let the hammer fall
The homework will be done before I have to call
All those teachers in to one room
And they can tell me all doom and gloom
Just bring home your work so you don't get in trouble
Get your back up straight before the grounding is double!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Tea Party Speech....
Do you feel like we are in the 60's again. Except instead of FREE love and No war we are on the opposite side of the fence?!?
I got this from my extreme right wing dad. HA. Who normally I won't talk politics with. But lately ...although extreme..he is making some sense.
This is long but worth the read!
I share this because it is important that we know and understand what is happening to our great nation, which is currently going under.
Please read carefully..
TEA Party in Lubbock,TX At the TEA PARTY, Dr. Donald May, (an 'African American') delivered this message from the courthouse steps in Lubbock. He electrified the audience like I haven't seen in a long time. His delivery was masterful. I am sorry you could not see him in action. Anyway, I thought you might enjoy his words. The news media was there, but not one word of this man's appearance ever appeared on TV or in print, even though he completely dominated the scene.
This is A Time For Courage
April 15, 2009 - 11:49 pm
Ladies and gentlemen, This is a Time For Courage. We are gathered here today on the Plains of West Texas in common purpose. We are here to remind our government that this is our country. We the People are still in charge, and our government is still our servant and not our master.
Our Nation's founding document is The Declaration of Independence ... It tells us that our rights come from God and not from a small group of Elite men and women.
Our Constitution starts with the words "We the People." Our Constitution was written for ordinary Americans like you and me. Our Constitution protects us from our government and from the politicians.
Our President has complained that our Constitution gives ordinary people too much protection. He has ridiculed us for the high value we place on our Bibles, our guns, our personal property, and our Liberty .. He tells us we do not deserve to keep the money we haveearned. We are told freedom has not worked. Personal responsibility, free enterprise, and Liberty have not been effective. Our government will now make more of our decisions for us. Other than our military, I can think of not one government agency I have ever found to be helpful. And speaking of our military, how about those Navy Seals blowing the heads off those three terrorist pirates? Don't you just wish our entire government would function with such efficiency, professionalism, and courage?
We watch in disbelief as our beloved United States is weakened economically, militarily, and morally by a Radical President and his eager accomplices. What has taken generations to build is systematically destroyed and replaced with the same Socialist Evil that brought poverty, destruction, and despair to untold hundreds of millions. The problems we face today have occurred because we have not defended our Nation from Socialism. For too long we have allowed the wrong people to make the worst possible decisions..
The Bible warns us of class hatred. The Radical leadership of our government daily fans the evil flames of class envy. Our European and Canadian friends beg us to not make the same Socialist mistakes they did.
The President of the European Union warned our President that his Socialist economic plans are taking the World down the "road to Hell." The path to power for Socialists includes taking God and guns from the citizens. Without spiritual and physical protection, people cannot defend themselves and their Liberty . They soon become slaves. We are angered that our President apologizes for the exceptionalism and heroism of the United States of America . We are deeply troubled that he told others the United States is not a Christian nation. We are angered that we have been called cowards and racists because we oppose Socialism.
Socialism is not racial.
Socialism is an equal opportunity destroyer.
We are angered that a recent Department of Homeland Security report has singled out our military men and women who are returning home as being radical threats. The report also characterizes you and me as right-wing extremists and radicals because we favor smaller government and lower taxes.
You and I are average citizens who believe just like most of our fellow Americans. We want our government to leave us alone and to keep its hands off our money, our religion, or guns, our private property, and our lives. We demand that our government stop spending money it does not have.
Stop confiscating our money and private property.
Stop printing money.
Stop subsidizing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the other failed financial institutions and companies.
Mr.President, stop appointing tax cheats to positions of power and influence.
Mr. President, secure our borders.
Mr. President, do not divert money from our missile defense, F-22 Raptors, and other vital military equipment. This gives encouragement, aid, and comfort to our enemies. Protecting us is your number one job.
Mr. President, do not give voting rights to millions of illegal aliens and felons. You have no more right to create new voters for your benefit than you do to use our money to buy the 2010 and 2012 Elections.
We gather peacefully here today because there is a growing concern for what our government is doing to us and to our future. We fear for the very survival of our Republic. Yet there is much to make us hopeful and to fill our hearts with optimism and courage.
This is still our country!
The Constitution of the Unites States belongs to We the People.. Our Constitution still protects us from our government. Call every possible elected official, including our President, Vice President, and the Speaker of the House. Demand that they stop stealing our money and giving it to ACORN and their other political supporters in order to buy votes. Call Senators Cornyn and Hutchison, and Representative Neugebauer. Thank them. Urge them to do much more. Remind them now is a time for action and not for campaigning. Volunteer to work on our 2010 Census. Confront ACORN.
Keep our Census honest... We must not allow our President to take control of our Census for his political advantage.
We must replace as much of our Far Left Congress as possible in 2010.
Get involved... Do not let the ACORN control our 2010 Election.
Talk with someone every day who does not understand our nation's history and our great heritage. Tell them why the United States is a good and prosperous nation. It still remains that brightly lit city on the hill. It still is the best hope for all mankind. Talk with all of the young people you can find. They are our future. Many do not understand what they have and that their future is being destroyed.
Encourage your elected State officials to pass legislation that will protect us from our Federal government. This is a time for strong peaceful action. Let us pray that We the People can quickly return our government to its Constitutional responsibilities.
Our President and Congress were elected to be our servants and not our masters.
May God help our President and Congress to quickly realize the error of their ways and stop their reckless and unwarranted spending, cut our taxes, and reduce the size of our Federal> bureaucracy.
If they do not, may God grant us the courage and determination to vote them out of power next year.
May God richly bless and protect each of you, and our Constitution, as together we pursue Liberty !
Delivered at the Lubbock , Texas , TEA Party by Dr. Donald May
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson
I got this from my extreme right wing dad. HA. Who normally I won't talk politics with. But lately ...although extreme..he is making some sense.
This is long but worth the read!
I share this because it is important that we know and understand what is happening to our great nation, which is currently going under.
Please read carefully..
TEA Party in Lubbock,TX At the TEA PARTY, Dr. Donald May, (an 'African American') delivered this message from the courthouse steps in Lubbock. He electrified the audience like I haven't seen in a long time. His delivery was masterful. I am sorry you could not see him in action. Anyway, I thought you might enjoy his words. The news media was there, but not one word of this man's appearance ever appeared on TV or in print, even though he completely dominated the scene.
This is A Time For Courage
April 15, 2009 - 11:49 pm
Ladies and gentlemen, This is a Time For Courage. We are gathered here today on the Plains of West Texas in common purpose. We are here to remind our government that this is our country. We the People are still in charge, and our government is still our servant and not our master.
Our Nation's founding document is The Declaration of Independence ... It tells us that our rights come from God and not from a small group of Elite men and women.
Our Constitution starts with the words "We the People." Our Constitution was written for ordinary Americans like you and me. Our Constitution protects us from our government and from the politicians.
Our President has complained that our Constitution gives ordinary people too much protection. He has ridiculed us for the high value we place on our Bibles, our guns, our personal property, and our Liberty .. He tells us we do not deserve to keep the money we haveearned. We are told freedom has not worked. Personal responsibility, free enterprise, and Liberty have not been effective. Our government will now make more of our decisions for us. Other than our military, I can think of not one government agency I have ever found to be helpful. And speaking of our military, how about those Navy Seals blowing the heads off those three terrorist pirates? Don't you just wish our entire government would function with such efficiency, professionalism, and courage?
We watch in disbelief as our beloved United States is weakened economically, militarily, and morally by a Radical President and his eager accomplices. What has taken generations to build is systematically destroyed and replaced with the same Socialist Evil that brought poverty, destruction, and despair to untold hundreds of millions. The problems we face today have occurred because we have not defended our Nation from Socialism. For too long we have allowed the wrong people to make the worst possible decisions..
The Bible warns us of class hatred. The Radical leadership of our government daily fans the evil flames of class envy. Our European and Canadian friends beg us to not make the same Socialist mistakes they did.
The President of the European Union warned our President that his Socialist economic plans are taking the World down the "road to Hell." The path to power for Socialists includes taking God and guns from the citizens. Without spiritual and physical protection, people cannot defend themselves and their Liberty . They soon become slaves. We are angered that our President apologizes for the exceptionalism and heroism of the United States of America . We are deeply troubled that he told others the United States is not a Christian nation. We are angered that we have been called cowards and racists because we oppose Socialism.
Socialism is not racial.
Socialism is an equal opportunity destroyer.
We are angered that a recent Department of Homeland Security report has singled out our military men and women who are returning home as being radical threats. The report also characterizes you and me as right-wing extremists and radicals because we favor smaller government and lower taxes.
You and I are average citizens who believe just like most of our fellow Americans. We want our government to leave us alone and to keep its hands off our money, our religion, or guns, our private property, and our lives. We demand that our government stop spending money it does not have.
Stop confiscating our money and private property.
Stop printing money.
Stop subsidizing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the other failed financial institutions and companies.
Mr.President, stop appointing tax cheats to positions of power and influence.
Mr. President, secure our borders.
Mr. President, do not divert money from our missile defense, F-22 Raptors, and other vital military equipment. This gives encouragement, aid, and comfort to our enemies. Protecting us is your number one job.
Mr. President, do not give voting rights to millions of illegal aliens and felons. You have no more right to create new voters for your benefit than you do to use our money to buy the 2010 and 2012 Elections.
We gather peacefully here today because there is a growing concern for what our government is doing to us and to our future. We fear for the very survival of our Republic. Yet there is much to make us hopeful and to fill our hearts with optimism and courage.
This is still our country!
The Constitution of the Unites States belongs to We the People.. Our Constitution still protects us from our government. Call every possible elected official, including our President, Vice President, and the Speaker of the House. Demand that they stop stealing our money and giving it to ACORN and their other political supporters in order to buy votes. Call Senators Cornyn and Hutchison, and Representative Neugebauer. Thank them. Urge them to do much more. Remind them now is a time for action and not for campaigning. Volunteer to work on our 2010 Census. Confront ACORN.
Keep our Census honest... We must not allow our President to take control of our Census for his political advantage.
We must replace as much of our Far Left Congress as possible in 2010.
Get involved... Do not let the ACORN control our 2010 Election.
Talk with someone every day who does not understand our nation's history and our great heritage. Tell them why the United States is a good and prosperous nation. It still remains that brightly lit city on the hill. It still is the best hope for all mankind. Talk with all of the young people you can find. They are our future. Many do not understand what they have and that their future is being destroyed.
Encourage your elected State officials to pass legislation that will protect us from our Federal government. This is a time for strong peaceful action. Let us pray that We the People can quickly return our government to its Constitutional responsibilities.
Our President and Congress were elected to be our servants and not our masters.
May God help our President and Congress to quickly realize the error of their ways and stop their reckless and unwarranted spending, cut our taxes, and reduce the size of our Federal> bureaucracy.
If they do not, may God grant us the courage and determination to vote them out of power next year.
May God richly bless and protect each of you, and our Constitution, as together we pursue Liberty !
Delivered at the Lubbock , Texas , TEA Party by Dr. Donald May
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson
Friday, June 19, 2009
Frenzy!
A man's man.
An all man man.
An "A" typical man's man.
What are they?
They love fishing.
They love hunting.
They love golfing.
They watch crazy shows on tv.
They are in the ranks of great people like....
Like...
James Murray.
Like..
Phillip 'buckwheat' Miller.
Like..
Jonathan 'catchfish' Beadle. (aka. Golfpro, BowAce, McGiver Jr.)
Yes yes. I know. Famous one and all.
The day leading up to the unofficial Father's day is a bit crazy. The preparations being made as we speak to make sure his rod and reel are up to specs has left my oldest son in a frenzy.
He left his ALL powerful ALL wonderful rod and reel at his Grandparent's lake house. And the fear that he would have to use HIS BROTHER'S mediocre pole has sent him into hysterics.
He can't stand the fact that he is poleless. He has his gear all in check. Told me to make sure to ask the all powerful Master Yoda Murray what bait his mother needs to spring for.
He wants to make sure his cap is clean and ready for his clean cut little head. He is getting his favorite fishing shirt out. And has already gotten his chair, gear and all things fishing ready and waiting at the door.
He is "the most intersting man on the planet"..
Ok Maybe not.
More like He is "The future hunter/fisher/golfer Man's Man"
He is Jonathan Ryan. And he loves him some fishing!!! And turkey sandwiches.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Note to self
"Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to continue to doing the right thing."
~Neil McClendon
It is easier to take the easy way out. It is easier to not stand up for what is right.
It is easier to forget. It is easier to slide back into bad or old behavior. It is not easy to do the right thing. It takes work and it is not fun nor does it make you popular. **sigh**
~Neil McClendon
It is easier to take the easy way out. It is easier to not stand up for what is right.
It is easier to forget. It is easier to slide back into bad or old behavior. It is not easy to do the right thing. It takes work and it is not fun nor does it make you popular. **sigh**
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Draft of "the box"
You think I am here for you pleasure
That I have nothing better
Keeping me like a treasure
Always in your shadow
What can I say that can make you think different
The more I struggle the more your conflict
There is nothing worse than being stepped over
Pushed over and shoved down
Into the hole of control and demand
Always given by your hand
There is more to me than you can stand
You think you have the upper hand
So I sit and wait for the time
For release from the box and your demand
The box is cracking
The box is flimsy
It can't stand the pressure of who I am becoming
The box is failing
The box is more
Empty than you know
Time is only a gift
That grows from the shift
Of power you think you have
Time is all I need to prove
Your shadow is quite meek
And it is fading beyond the heart you think you keep
Safe in the box
That is flimsy and cracked
What more can I do
To show you....
It no longer is
The containment of your control
You no longer have your hold
I am free to light my path
And content to show you that I am free
Free from the box
That can't hold anything but your cost
The cost of control is to prove
You never really had it
And you have lost
What a precious treasure
No longer here for your pleasure
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Peace.
calmer than the sky
far away so blue
land of living God
grant your peace on earth
we can feel you move and cannot stay the same
the winds are blowing strong
God of heaven come
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
so we might breathe you deep
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
land of the living God
if we are in the way
move us to the side
God forgive our wrongs
rest your hands on us
all the world is yours
let us not forget
it was you who bore the cross
God of comfort breathe
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
so we might breathe you deep
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
land of the living God
If there is anything that I think I need right now it would be peace. I am so reved up and so tired that I don't know what to do with myself. It is a wonderful feeling and scary. I love that God has me here. And I love the feeling of Him right there. His warm hand on my back. And I don't want to leave it. I truly feel comfort. And I would like to say there is no anxiousness but there is. I am.
For whatever reason. And I can't quite pinpoint why or where. I just want to continue receiving OVERWHELMING peace.
far away so blue
land of living God
grant your peace on earth
we can feel you move and cannot stay the same
the winds are blowing strong
God of heaven come
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
so we might breathe you deep
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
land of the living God
if we are in the way
move us to the side
God forgive our wrongs
rest your hands on us
all the world is yours
let us not forget
it was you who bore the cross
God of comfort breathe
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
so we might breathe you deep
breathe peace
breathe your peace on us
land of the living God
If there is anything that I think I need right now it would be peace. I am so reved up and so tired that I don't know what to do with myself. It is a wonderful feeling and scary. I love that God has me here. And I love the feeling of Him right there. His warm hand on my back. And I don't want to leave it. I truly feel comfort. And I would like to say there is no anxiousness but there is. I am.
For whatever reason. And I can't quite pinpoint why or where. I just want to continue receiving OVERWHELMING peace.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Note to self
"Stop fearing-There are good God things to come.
There are No surprises to Him.
His plan NOT mine......
There is no reason to Fear
He is with me
No matter where I go
How long the road is or How high the mountain
How far I fall or How long I run
I merely have to turn and HE ...
The redeeming, rescuing One
Is there to catch me"
~Laura
There are No surprises to Him.
His plan NOT mine......
There is no reason to Fear
He is with me
No matter where I go
How long the road is or How high the mountain
How far I fall or How long I run
I merely have to turn and HE ...
The redeeming, rescuing One
Is there to catch me"
~Laura
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
BrianWelch
I listen to rock music. A LOT.
I don't listen to 89.3 b/c they play the same song over and over.
And I like other music.
I like rock.
Metal.
and so on.
This morning on the way into work I was listening to The Buzz.
And I know it tends to have ify stories but sometimes they are funny. And say dumb things.
This morning they had Brian Welch on.
Do you know who Brian Welch is?
He was a member of the band Korn.
He was a massive Alcoholic and Drug Addict.
He found the end of himself.
Got clean.
And was REDEEMED.
You know what I am saying.
God Saved Him!
He wrote a book.
"Save me from myself"
And when I am done reading my other book. I am moving on to that one.
He was on. Talking about. How Jesus saved him.
How with God he does not desire drugs.
How b/c of his NEW LIFE. He is free.
I was shocked that the dj's were just in awe of his words. And even more shock they were giving him such freedom to say exactly what was up in his life. They even let a listener talk to him that was changed by his story. And the guy said. "Since I gave my life to Jesus. Everything has changed. My life. My desires. I am free" and b/c I saw you do it. I thought. If Brian can I can.
WOW!
He was like .. Dude. Keep up the good work. And was just honest and so really.
He is speaking at Salem Lutheran Church this weekend.
What a story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23fuPly9mvM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29HFEfvVYJQ&feature=channel
I don't listen to 89.3 b/c they play the same song over and over.
And I like other music.
I like rock.
Metal.
and so on.
This morning on the way into work I was listening to The Buzz.
And I know it tends to have ify stories but sometimes they are funny. And say dumb things.
This morning they had Brian Welch on.
Do you know who Brian Welch is?
He was a member of the band Korn.
He was a massive Alcoholic and Drug Addict.
He found the end of himself.
Got clean.
And was REDEEMED.
You know what I am saying.
God Saved Him!
He wrote a book.
"Save me from myself"
And when I am done reading my other book. I am moving on to that one.
He was on. Talking about. How Jesus saved him.
How with God he does not desire drugs.
How b/c of his NEW LIFE. He is free.
I was shocked that the dj's were just in awe of his words. And even more shock they were giving him such freedom to say exactly what was up in his life. They even let a listener talk to him that was changed by his story. And the guy said. "Since I gave my life to Jesus. Everything has changed. My life. My desires. I am free" and b/c I saw you do it. I thought. If Brian can I can.
WOW!
He was like .. Dude. Keep up the good work. And was just honest and so really.
He is speaking at Salem Lutheran Church this weekend.
What a story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23fuPly9mvM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29HFEfvVYJQ&feature=channel
Yes. Yes and Amen.
Billy Graham's Prayer For Our Nation
'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgivenessand to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. Wehave lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded lazinessand called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice.We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglectedto discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition. We have pollute d the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment. Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and Set us free. Amen!'
'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgivenessand to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done. Wehave lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values. We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery. We have rewarded lazinessand called it welfare. We have killed our unborn and called it choice.We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable. We have neglectedto discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have abused power and called it politics. We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition. We have pollute d the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression. We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment. Search us, Oh God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and Set us free. Amen!'
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Rules for Right living....
I know . I sound like a Holy Roller.. I'm not. I just have a lot on my mind.. and it needs out.
This morning... Colossians 3:1-17 (I could trim some out to make it shorter.. but it is not that bad) Since you have died and are risen in Him. You are able, capable, and even equipt to live a life worthy of imitation. You are able to put to death, Stop doing, turn away from the evil of this world...growing as a new creation that YOU ARE!! You are chosen, holy and dearly loved. You can and must be compassionate, kind, humble, and gentle. You can be patient and able to turn from your old ways. Because the One in you is GREATER than the one of the world. You were called to peace. You are covered in grace. You are given mercy. Welcome, Sons and Daughters of the Most High!
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
This morning... Colossians 3:1-17 (I could trim some out to make it shorter.. but it is not that bad) Since you have died and are risen in Him. You are able, capable, and even equipt to live a life worthy of imitation. You are able to put to death, Stop doing, turn away from the evil of this world...growing as a new creation that YOU ARE!! You are chosen, holy and dearly loved. You can and must be compassionate, kind, humble, and gentle. You can be patient and able to turn from your old ways. Because the One in you is GREATER than the one of the world. You were called to peace. You are covered in grace. You are given mercy. Welcome, Sons and Daughters of the Most High!
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Favorite Photo~Take 6
Look how good we are.
Oct/2007
This is at our favorite hiking spot. In the middle of a meadow. Where you forget you are anywhere near civilization. And we explore everything that is growing and dreaming of spring when there will be wild strawberries and dewberries on the path.
Monday, May 05, 2008
THE soap
I have very few memories of 'THE soap' as a child.
My brother, on the other hand, has a great knowledge of what all kinds of different soaps tastes like. I have not done the soap with my kids very often.
A few times here and there.
But it has been a long time.
AND NOW!
Well.. not so much.
JonRyan. The middle one. The quiet one. The obedient one. The I am eleven one. The I am getting to big for my britches one. The one that said the creme de'la creme of ALL words..
the f - - - word.. yes. memories of "The Christmas Story" is coming to mind. And what makes it worse is that Jacob heard him and began CHANTING the FREAKIN' Word! UGH!
So while JonRyan is getting to know "Irish Spring" better. I am having to explain to the 6 year old why that is a bad word! GEEZ. The things I have to do!
With that... what is the worst word you got caught saying?
You can abbreviate..
The worst thing I got caught.. well..I was not so caught.. I was in the back seat of my parents car.. I think I was 7 or 8.. and I told my brother to Kiss MY A$$! My parents FAVORITE phrase that they SCREAMED at each other at the top of their lungs. And when my parents questioned me about "Where in the world did I hear such language???" I could not tell them. I was too afraid. There is my confession for the day!
My brother, on the other hand, has a great knowledge of what all kinds of different soaps tastes like. I have not done the soap with my kids very often.
A few times here and there.
But it has been a long time.
AND NOW!
Well.. not so much.
JonRyan. The middle one. The quiet one. The obedient one. The I am eleven one. The I am getting to big for my britches one. The one that said the creme de'la creme of ALL words..
the f - - - word.. yes. memories of "The Christmas Story" is coming to mind. And what makes it worse is that Jacob heard him and began CHANTING the FREAKIN' Word! UGH!
So while JonRyan is getting to know "Irish Spring" better. I am having to explain to the 6 year old why that is a bad word! GEEZ. The things I have to do!
With that... what is the worst word you got caught saying?
You can abbreviate..
The worst thing I got caught.. well..I was not so caught.. I was in the back seat of my parents car.. I think I was 7 or 8.. and I told my brother to Kiss MY A$$! My parents FAVORITE phrase that they SCREAMED at each other at the top of their lungs. And when my parents questioned me about "Where in the world did I hear such language???" I could not tell them. I was too afraid. There is my confession for the day!
Friday, May 02, 2008
Sisters
I love this Sista!
There are few people that can make me laugh as much as my sister. And she does not even have to say much. We can finish each others cocky statements. We can finish each others jokes. And they always end up in .. well... you can see.. laughs. My dad was playing with the b&w on his camera.. and wanted a 'serious' side profile of us. We NEVER got that far!
I hope when I am old.. and she is senile we can still have this much fun!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Favorite Photo~Take 5
Can you see me now, Mom?!?
May 2006
My three adventurous kids love to be outdoors.. I was up by the water cooler and turned to see them looking for me. I love this photo.. even thou they are kinda blurry.
Photo Project Idea from laceylichi!
Favorite Photo~Take 4
It's Perfect with 3.
Jan/2002
My sister took this great photo. Just over a month after I had the third offspring. It was a fantastic time in my life. A kindergartner, pre-schooler and an infant. When I realized..I was short a hand. That I had to teach them to REALLY share... not toys but me. And my arms really could stretch around ALL of them ALL at once! Ah.. could we go back to such a simple life?
Favorite photo idea from laceylichi
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Favorite Photo~Take3
At Peace with each other and the world.
April 2007
At my favorite spot at Brazos Bend State Park. No gators in this one. Just 3 great kids lookin' at the water. I love this shot.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Favorite Photo~Take 1
Girls Rules Boys Drool!
Favorite photo blog idea from laceylichi
This photo is one of my all time favorites. We were at the Ft Bend County Fair and the kids wanted to play a game. And the boys wanted to play the 'hit the pins with the baseball' game. And commented that they were SURE TO WIN. But NOT Morgan because She is a GIRL!
Guess what.. As you can see.. the girl WON and the boys LOST.
Do what You will.
Have you ever been persecuted for doing what you thought was right? For doing what you thought God wanted? Have you ever been accused of something and no one cared if you were innocent or wanted your 'side' and God kept telling you. "It does not matter. I matter."
Some maybe turned off my the lengthiness of the below verse. Talking about a man who delivered a girl from evil and then was put in prison for it. And then FOR GOD'S Glory... HIS GOOD PLEASURE. He broke their chains and were free to go. And God vindicated their good name. SO that HE and HE alone received the Glory and honor!
Acts 16:12-40
Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her.
When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice."
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!"
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family.
When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: "Release those men." The jailer told Paul, "The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace."
But Paul said to the officers: "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out."
The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were alarmed. They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia's house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.
Some maybe turned off my the lengthiness of the below verse. Talking about a man who delivered a girl from evil and then was put in prison for it. And then FOR GOD'S Glory... HIS GOOD PLEASURE. He broke their chains and were free to go. And God vindicated their good name. SO that HE and HE alone received the Glory and honor!
Acts 16:12-40
Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her.
When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice."
The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!"
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household." Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family.
When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: "Release those men." The jailer told Paul, "The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace."
But Paul said to the officers: "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out."
The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were alarmed. They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia's house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Can you hear Me? Are you listening to Me?
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"Today, If you hear His voice, do not harden your heart."
(Psalms 95:7-8 & Hebrews 4:7)
Today I was reading and this passage. This single line spoke volumes to me. It made me think 2 totally different directions.
One...When God 'speaks' to me do I obey? Or do I find reasons why I should not obey or question whether that was 'really' God. Which is not all the time just sometimes when I am stubborn. I am not normally a stubborn person, at least I don't think I am. BUT at times I AM.
I admit that some times I complain that I am too tired, don't understand or flat out don't want to. Sometimes I want Him to send His instructions in an email or write them on the sky. Sometimes I wait to long to obey. A good old friend of mine says..."Slow Obey is NO obey"
Second...How many times have I obeyed and the person, if that was the instruction, hardens his/ her hearts and I walk away feeling beaten up and whipped. And wondering why in the world did He ask me to do that and He knew they would be stubborn why put me thru such formalities?
But I think the heart of the matter, if you don't me saying, is not if someone else hardens his/her heart. It is DID I DO AS I WAS ASKED. Did I learn? Did I harden my heart? Did I obey? And did I do it when asked?
Which makes me feel like a child and that is ok. Because He is my Father and He is teaching me, and training me and preparing me. And some kids don't get it right away. They are hard 'headed' and difficult. And I always learned my childhood lessons quickly.
Can I do so now?
Time will tell.
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"Today, If you hear His voice, do not harden your heart."
(Psalms 95:7-8 & Hebrews 4:7)
Today I was reading and this passage. This single line spoke volumes to me. It made me think 2 totally different directions.
One...When God 'speaks' to me do I obey? Or do I find reasons why I should not obey or question whether that was 'really' God. Which is not all the time just sometimes when I am stubborn. I am not normally a stubborn person, at least I don't think I am. BUT at times I AM.
I admit that some times I complain that I am too tired, don't understand or flat out don't want to. Sometimes I want Him to send His instructions in an email or write them on the sky. Sometimes I wait to long to obey. A good old friend of mine says..."Slow Obey is NO obey"
Second...How many times have I obeyed and the person, if that was the instruction, hardens his/ her hearts and I walk away feeling beaten up and whipped. And wondering why in the world did He ask me to do that and He knew they would be stubborn why put me thru such formalities?
But I think the heart of the matter, if you don't me saying, is not if someone else hardens his/her heart. It is DID I DO AS I WAS ASKED. Did I learn? Did I harden my heart? Did I obey? And did I do it when asked?
Which makes me feel like a child and that is ok. Because He is my Father and He is teaching me, and training me and preparing me. And some kids don't get it right away. They are hard 'headed' and difficult. And I always learned my childhood lessons quickly.
Can I do so now?
Time will tell.
OH Glorious coffee
Coffee, Coffee OH thankful wonder that you are.
I drink you in the morning and evening and especially in my car!
You are smooth like silk when filled with cream.
It is sure to be a coffee lovers dream.
Frozen.
Hot.
Frapped.
Large or small.
Any way is a great call.
For one of the craziest I must confess.
'Let me have a Tall Hazelnut Mocha, you can keep the rest.'
Or For this mouth can not do with out the luscious peppermint mocha
Hurry bring it OUT!!
Some may say it is a sickness or addiction for which there is no cure.
But I will always hold dear, love and be pure.
To the rawness that is so sweet.
Every day I find it such a treat.
Caramel.
Chocolate.
To just name a few.
At times it causes me to be quite a motley crue. (ha)
Because my hours and days may be shorter and shorter
But this ode to my fav is finally over!
I drink you in the morning and evening and especially in my car!
You are smooth like silk when filled with cream.
It is sure to be a coffee lovers dream.
Frozen.
Hot.
Frapped.
Large or small.
Any way is a great call.
For one of the craziest I must confess.
'Let me have a Tall Hazelnut Mocha, you can keep the rest.'
Or For this mouth can not do with out the luscious peppermint mocha
Hurry bring it OUT!!
Some may say it is a sickness or addiction for which there is no cure.
But I will always hold dear, love and be pure.
To the rawness that is so sweet.
Every day I find it such a treat.
Caramel.
Chocolate.
To just name a few.
At times it causes me to be quite a motley crue. (ha)
Because my hours and days may be shorter and shorter
But this ode to my fav is finally over!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
What they look for in a wife?....Scary
There are many things yesterday that made me laugh at my Kindergartner's Circus Field Trip. Even though I was NOT looking forward to sitting in bleachers for 4 hours..my lower back is killing me today. And I always get assign the 'crazy' kids. But all in all it was ok. A little hot. A little long. A lot exhausting. But the life of a mom is that way.
Hot~Long~ Crazy~EXHAUSTING.
I could tell you how the #1 rule was broken by one of the student. Which was you can't buy anything from the snack bar or gift stand or 'rides'. Well, Maybe I will. The 6year old who was accompanied by his grandmother (this is shocking) talked his Grandma into a coke... and a ride on the elephant. RIGHT in front of his WHOLE class. And all the little yellow shirted 'monkey's' noticed at the same time. "HEY!! _______is not allowed to do that? THAT IS NOT FAIR!!!"
The kids, ESPECIALLY my son, told the Grandmother that she broken an important rule.
I could tell you about the kid who was hanging upside down on the hand rail that led up to the top of the bleacher where we sat.. and I told him to get down before he fell. And he told me"YOU are NOT my mother!" And his mother WHO WAS IN EAR shot... told the boy. I don't care if she is your mother or not.. you do as she said and DON'T EVER talk to an adult that way again.
If it had been me and my son.. I would have been spanking him while I was saying that.. so it would have been broken up like.. DON'T~YOU~ EVER ~TALK~TO~AN~ADULT~THAT ~WAY~AGAIN~ HEHEHE.
I could tell you about the trick dogs with their Persian cat. The jugglers, singers, monkey, lions, tigers, motorcycle tricksters..
But none will compare to the shock that occurred when the 'hoola hoop girls' came out.
Three girls.... doing hoola hoop tricks.. And one particular girl... That hoola~ed 2-6 hoolas at a time. Who did little foot tricks and then as she spun 2 hoops.. My son says..."Momma! I am going to marry her!!!" I am thinking.. WOW. I should remind him of this later..
Hoola hoop girls are interesting.. And fun.. and can do tricks..
I am not sure if I like this phrasing..but it is what I thought. And he can't stop talking about the hoola girl with boots and all those hoops! I hope this does not mean he will like crazy reckless girls.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Fullness Of God
The difficulty in being an outspoken 'christian' in this world of hypocrites, money mongers, Tv Evang, and well all the rest can be difficult and trying.
The levels I find my self treading on makes me feel inconsistent and untrained. hmm.
Maybe not untrained.
Maybe lazy?
Ouch.
I just hurt myself. Lazy. Prideful.
Double ouch.
I am, at times, surrounded with opportunities to speak the truth or shut my mouth. And ALOT of times I shut my mouth. Even though I feel that maybe God is saying... "SPEAK". And I am praying . "God help me be still". HA. Isn't that just the way of a typical hypocrite? Doing the EXACT opposite of what GOD said! And yet I sit here today with 30 minutes before I HAVE to get ready to leave. (Yes I scream Blog addict) Anyway, going over in my head, in my spirit...
Are YOU, Laura Beadle, THAT lazy? Are you so shallow that you don't want to live in the fullness of what God has in story for your life.
And when I think that...
AND immediately say..
"Oh You must be talking about ________. SURELY I AM doing what I am suppose to do!!"
HAA
I am AND able to be called A daughter of the Most High, a joint heir, chosen, a new creation who is dearly loved and adored, with a plan and will that was written and formed before the creation of all things.
And instead I act like....a fox. a slug. a weasel. WHY? Because I am a human being that fights change every step of the way?!? YUP. Because pride makes me want to "have it MY way".
OH YEAH. And so I have to think crazy,weird, wacko, abnormally.... LOVE.. give... pray...hope..and have faith. Because I am one of God's living stones, being built up in Christ. And it takes time. I am being chiseled and refined and molded into a perfect stone. That means I am a work in progress.
How long will it take us to accept that? How long will we sit and let others around us do all the 'dirty' work? When will we step up and be who we are, REALLY?
You are a son or daughter of the MOST HIGH!
Maybe we should start acting like it. (not a slap an encouragement for me.. and anyone who wants it)
The levels I find my self treading on makes me feel inconsistent and untrained. hmm.
Maybe not untrained.
Maybe lazy?
Ouch.
I just hurt myself. Lazy. Prideful.
Double ouch.
I am, at times, surrounded with opportunities to speak the truth or shut my mouth. And ALOT of times I shut my mouth. Even though I feel that maybe God is saying... "SPEAK". And I am praying . "God help me be still". HA. Isn't that just the way of a typical hypocrite? Doing the EXACT opposite of what GOD said! And yet I sit here today with 30 minutes before I HAVE to get ready to leave. (Yes I scream Blog addict) Anyway, going over in my head, in my spirit...
Are YOU, Laura Beadle, THAT lazy? Are you so shallow that you don't want to live in the fullness of what God has in story for your life.
And when I think that...
AND immediately say..
"Oh You must be talking about ________. SURELY I AM doing what I am suppose to do!!"
HAA
I am AND able to be called A daughter of the Most High, a joint heir, chosen, a new creation who is dearly loved and adored, with a plan and will that was written and formed before the creation of all things.
And instead I act like....a fox. a slug. a weasel. WHY? Because I am a human being that fights change every step of the way?!? YUP. Because pride makes me want to "have it MY way".
OH YEAH. And so I have to think crazy,weird, wacko, abnormally.... LOVE.. give... pray...hope..and have faith. Because I am one of God's living stones, being built up in Christ. And it takes time. I am being chiseled and refined and molded into a perfect stone. That means I am a work in progress.
How long will it take us to accept that? How long will we sit and let others around us do all the 'dirty' work? When will we step up and be who we are, REALLY?
You are a son or daughter of the MOST HIGH!
Maybe we should start acting like it. (not a slap an encouragement for me.. and anyone who wants it)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Project Green~ take TWO
Becareful! This park is fun. And has a few hidden, fun surprises! Don't get in the water. You might be ....... GATOR BAIT!
Project Green~ Take ONE
This is one of my most favorite photos. It is taken at Brazos Bend State Park. And it is by my favorite trail. I had my oldest and youngest pose and the dragon fly landed as I took the shot.
HE is GREEN. Can you imagine the glee in my kindergartner when NOT only a dragon fly landed on his nose...but one that is his FAVORITE color.
Taken 4/16/07 Picture project from "ANNA" Click B13 then to ANNA! I am by NO means a professional! But I like to act like one..
Professional What? is the question!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Stuffed Shells
The shells are stuffed with Italian sausage, ground beef and mozzarella. You can make it healthier and I will just do that recipe for the 'healthier side'.EXTRA lean beef and fat free mozzarella..I personally will not use fat free mozzarella I think it has NO flavor. You will need uncooked LARGE shells OR Lasagna noodles.
1lb of Lean beef
4 Hot Italian Sausage
4 cups of Mozzarella.
Cook shells or lasagna noodles.. Cool them.
***(I missed a step) SORRY!! In a pan brown beef and sausage(take the sausage out of the casing!!) and mix together. Drain fat and put it in a bowl to cool a bit. Then add the cheese. Put meat & cheese mixture in shells or wrap in lasagna noodles. Put in pan top with sauce and cheese.
OH YOU need my sauce recipe!
Sauce...Paste sauce.
2 large cans of paste
6-8 cups of water
EVOO
1 med onion
2-3 cloves of garlic
3 tbs oregano
2 tsp s and p (Or more if you like! )
1 tbs red pepper flakes (I use about 2 tbs..)
Saute minced onion in pot until transparent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add paste/water and seasons Cook for a while. Until you are ready. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes for a chunkier sauce. I started added red pepper flakes.. it give the sauce a little more flavor and a little kick.
Bake!! 400 degree oven for 30 minutes check for yummy brownness.. if not 10 min longer!
Any questions??...
The meatless version:
Omit the meat add 1 large container of ricotta, 1 egg, 1/4 c parm cheese to the mozzarella! And follow the rest. You can also add spinach to this. 1 package of chopped spinach.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Project LookThru and Project Yellow!
2 in 1
Jacob at the zoo.
HA.
I can write a story about that one.
There once was a boy who loved the zoo. Because at any given moment he would be a monkey or a kangaroo.
One day there was field trip with his class and we enjoyed the sun the fun and the green green grass.
We looked at Rhinos and Tigers. Lions and Bears. And frolicked about with out a care. Until we came to a place where it is the best.
They had no care for the rest. WE spent more time looking and watching. And playing and running. Because in this place of wonder and space. It was permitted for you to race.
Even though it was hot yet breezy the kids felt it came quite easy. To run a muck and chase a big fat duck.
So when you take Jacob to the zoo you will know just what to do. Go to the back where the playground stands. Where goats, cows and mommas land. Resting and watching as their monkeys play. It is restful in the end as the momma's will say. Because even monkeys, panda, and wolves play all day. Until the end when they can't help but hit the hay!
: )
These 2 are from 2 other blogs-Diane and Mark. I will have to tell you or show you the link..
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
What are you worth?
Because I love you.
Because My heart yearns for you
I can not remain silent.
I will not stop praying for you until My righteousness shines in you like the dawn and your salvation blazes like a burning torch.
Kings will be blinded by the glory shown around you.
And I will give you a new name.
I will hold you in My arms for all to see that you are Mine.
Never again will you be alone and empty.
You are My delight, My beauty, My beloved.
(my version of Isaiah 62)
I think it is difficult for some to grasp.. and hold in and accept that you are worth ‘it’.And there are so many things that ‘it’ can be. You are worth being loved, supported, appreciated, cared for, prayed with, and uplifted… even though it sounds harsh you are even deserving of being corrected and disciplined.
We look at our life and think we are screw ups and forget that we were loved first. We were thought of before breath entered us. Redeemed before needed. And shown mercy and grace when most often all we see is why we are undeserving. So when you think that you are undeserving and not worth the skin your in. .. remember one thing. ..You are worth redemption. You are worth salvation. You are loved. And the Creator of all the universe loves……..
YOU.
Because My heart yearns for you
I can not remain silent.
I will not stop praying for you until My righteousness shines in you like the dawn and your salvation blazes like a burning torch.
Kings will be blinded by the glory shown around you.
And I will give you a new name.
I will hold you in My arms for all to see that you are Mine.
Never again will you be alone and empty.
You are My delight, My beauty, My beloved.
(my version of Isaiah 62)
I think it is difficult for some to grasp.. and hold in and accept that you are worth ‘it’.And there are so many things that ‘it’ can be. You are worth being loved, supported, appreciated, cared for, prayed with, and uplifted… even though it sounds harsh you are even deserving of being corrected and disciplined.
We look at our life and think we are screw ups and forget that we were loved first. We were thought of before breath entered us. Redeemed before needed. And shown mercy and grace when most often all we see is why we are undeserving. So when you think that you are undeserving and not worth the skin your in. .. remember one thing. ..You are worth redemption. You are worth salvation. You are loved. And the Creator of all the universe loves……..
YOU.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Heavenly Sunlight
One of the things I love about the nursing home is I get to sing great old hymns. Some I have never heard before and yet the residents don't even need the books! This is one I have never heard so I was thankful I have learned to sight read over the years.... oh my the second verse I can barely read let alone sing ...
1~Walking in sunlight, all of my journey
Over the mountains,thru the deep vale
Jesus has said, "I'll never forsake thee,"
Promise divine that never can fail.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
2~Shadows around me, shadows above me,
Never conceal my Savior and Guide.
He is the light in Him is no darkness
Ever I'm walking close to His side.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
3~In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,
Pressing my way to mansions above
Singing His praises gladly I'm walking
Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
1~Walking in sunlight, all of my journey
Over the mountains,thru the deep vale
Jesus has said, "I'll never forsake thee,"
Promise divine that never can fail.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
2~Shadows around me, shadows above me,
Never conceal my Savior and Guide.
He is the light in Him is no darkness
Ever I'm walking close to His side.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
3~In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing,
Pressing my way to mansions above
Singing His praises gladly I'm walking
Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love.
Heavenly sunlight, Heavenly sunlight
Flooding my soul with glory divine
Hallelujah, I am rejoicing,
Singing His praises, Jesus is mine.
He didn't break the mold.....
I have heard many, many times that I "look like someone I know." So when I hear it, it is not surprising. BUT Saturday night. I heard it and I was surprised. At Sherlock's we were sitting at the table and the bass player of the band kept looking at me. (No I am not a legend in my own mind)
And at the first break of the set he came up to me.....
He comes down and comes straight to me and says...
"Are you from my homeland in Ecuador?"
WHAT?!
I am thinking I have been coming to see this band since I saw them one crazy night at Berry Hills. And he thinks I am from Ecuador??
So I politely as possible say. "No I am not from Ecuador."
He starts saying.. "you look just like my neighbor from Ecuador. And I was sure it was you. I waved at you and you waved back. AND you look just like my friend from my homeland and are you sure you not her"
UGH!
Are you kidding? Really? Seriously?
My sister and a few of her friends are close by and they are laughing hysterically at me. As this Ecuadorian looks like he is MAJORLY hitting on me. And I say to him. "I come see your band all the time. Maybe that is why you recognize me?"
He starts to realize that he does not know me from his homeland and says ...
"Oh ojay.. see you later then"
Let 's just say when I told my entourage what had happened.. .they lost it...
Then the lead singer comes up and they immediately start laughing and I start cringing.. BUT he did not ask me if I was from Ecuador.. thank the baby Jesus.
Go ahead.. laugh it up.. God must have a huge sense of humor to make me look like some many other people! Especially, One UNFORGETTABLE neighbor from Ecuador!
And at the first break of the set he came up to me.....
He comes down and comes straight to me and says...
"Are you from my homeland in Ecuador?"
WHAT?!
I am thinking I have been coming to see this band since I saw them one crazy night at Berry Hills. And he thinks I am from Ecuador??
So I politely as possible say. "No I am not from Ecuador."
He starts saying.. "you look just like my neighbor from Ecuador. And I was sure it was you. I waved at you and you waved back. AND you look just like my friend from my homeland and are you sure you not her"
UGH!
Are you kidding? Really? Seriously?
My sister and a few of her friends are close by and they are laughing hysterically at me. As this Ecuadorian looks like he is MAJORLY hitting on me. And I say to him. "I come see your band all the time. Maybe that is why you recognize me?"
He starts to realize that he does not know me from his homeland and says ...
"Oh ojay.. see you later then"
Let 's just say when I told my entourage what had happened.. .they lost it...
Then the lead singer comes up and they immediately start laughing and I start cringing.. BUT he did not ask me if I was from Ecuador.. thank the baby Jesus.
Go ahead.. laugh it up.. God must have a huge sense of humor to make me look like some many other people! Especially, One UNFORGETTABLE neighbor from Ecuador!
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Let get ready to party......
My BEAUTIFUL, model, younger sister's birthday is tomorrow. BUT tonight is the PARTY. She loves sushi & 80's music so it is off to 713 lounge. Usually we have 2 parties .. a family/everybody party and a 'who do you really want' party.. tonight they are combined. So this shall be very very interesting. And maybe with out a question funny! VERY VERY Funny. I hope I have good pictures to share.
Mmm...Let get it on! She really wants to share her cake!!
(That is my grandfather in the background.. doesn't he look entertained!! )
Friday, April 04, 2008
Is it just me
OR was this week EXHAUSTING!!!
I am so glad that I get to sleep in tomorrow. Don't call, don't write... I will turn off the phone.. I will put the ear plugs in.. and I will pretend I am not a parent until .......noon.
It will be wonderful glorious.. come on pillow.. oh wonderful fan.. mmmmcozy blanket. ....
Let's get the sleep on!
too real for you?? hmmm... too bad.
Yes- I will let you know how that works out for me.
If you are thinking negative thoughts... I have only one comment..
"GET BEHIND ME SATAN!!"
: p
I am so glad that I get to sleep in tomorrow. Don't call, don't write... I will turn off the phone.. I will put the ear plugs in.. and I will pretend I am not a parent until .......noon.
It will be wonderful glorious.. come on pillow.. oh wonderful fan.. mmmmcozy blanket. ....
Let's get the sleep on!
too real for you?? hmmm... too bad.
Yes- I will let you know how that works out for me.
If you are thinking negative thoughts... I have only one comment..
"GET BEHIND ME SATAN!!"
: p
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
I WAS HERE
I think about Tom Hanks in Cast Away writing on that rock before venturing to his assumed escape/death. Or sitting in the stall in Wal-mart looking up to see "Who was here and Who loves who". And even looking at a gravestone.
And that makes me think.
Do we/I have a life that says at the end... "I WAS HERE".
I am not talking about graffiti, even though I think I secretly would like to spray paint something, w/o consequences OF COURSE.
But am I living a life worthy of a Legacy for my kids.
A legacy to those around me.
Because as a christian I believe we are suppose to show others, teach others, and be there for others when needed.
So what does a life like this look like. I don't think it can not be done living in a box. I don't think it can be done just on Sunday. Or Wednesday.
I think it is everyday. With those around us... and stepping out of the box and taking action for the good God things & the good God Plans.
There are a few people at our church and other I know that live this out. That my kids look up to . .HECK that I look up to. And I think. Thank GOD they are there. Thank GOD I have a good example of living a life worthy of example worthy of not imitation.. b/c there is only ONE that I should be imitating.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
And that makes me think.
Do we/I have a life that says at the end... "I WAS HERE".
I am not talking about graffiti, even though I think I secretly would like to spray paint something, w/o consequences OF COURSE.
But am I living a life worthy of a Legacy for my kids.
A legacy to those around me.
Because as a christian I believe we are suppose to show others, teach others, and be there for others when needed.
So what does a life like this look like. I don't think it can not be done living in a box. I don't think it can be done just on Sunday. Or Wednesday.
I think it is everyday. With those around us... and stepping out of the box and taking action for the good God things & the good God Plans.
There are a few people at our church and other I know that live this out. That my kids look up to . .HECK that I look up to. And I think. Thank GOD they are there. Thank GOD I have a good example of living a life worthy of example worthy of not imitation.. b/c there is only ONE that I should be imitating.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Fear
I know fear is a tool the enemy uses against me. He knows my weaknesses. He knows what I am afraid. Sometimes he gets the best of me. He reads my face. Counts my tears and feeds off them.
Even though. Even though. I have a Savior. It gets the best of me.
Because I fear.
I have bad dreams.
I don't sleep well.
Even if I pray.
Even if I 'lay it down'
Deep deep down it still bothers me.
Maybe it is because I am the creature known as a woman.
Because I REALLY don't think it is lack of trust in God.
I know that I know He takes care of me. And I have nothing to fear.
And yet. I still have it.
It's like a Daddy coaxing his child as they learn to ride their bike.
Or a Mom showing a child how to roller skate.
The child KNOWS he will fall and yet afraid he goes out on the floor anyway.
Deep Breath.
I write in my Bible ALOT. I make notes, underline. Sometimes in color. Sometimes in pencil.
I usually get a new Bible when I can't read the word b/c of my markings.
And yet. I don't want a new one b/c my is nice and broke in. It opens right away to my favorite passages.
But there is a place in my Bible that only has a couple lines written. I will never write anything else on this page because it is my constant reminder.....
On the inside cover of my Bible I wrote....
"Stop Fearing-
There are good God things to come.
They are not surprises to God.
It is HIS plan NOT my plan"
there is no date. I don't remember who or what prompted this.
I do know. When I am afraid.. I read this. I had forgotten that last few days. And 'he' got the best of me. 'He' got me tired. 'He' got me in my sleep.
Like a thief. 'He' stole from me. And I pray I will not forget.
Fear not. The Lord is with me. No matter where I go. How long the road is or how high the mountain is. And Lord help me...How far I fall. How long I run.
I merely turn (repent) and HE, the GREAT I AM, Is there to catch me.
Hallelujah!
Even though. Even though. I have a Savior. It gets the best of me.
Because I fear.
I have bad dreams.
I don't sleep well.
Even if I pray.
Even if I 'lay it down'
Deep deep down it still bothers me.
Maybe it is because I am the creature known as a woman.
Because I REALLY don't think it is lack of trust in God.
I know that I know He takes care of me. And I have nothing to fear.
And yet. I still have it.
It's like a Daddy coaxing his child as they learn to ride their bike.
Or a Mom showing a child how to roller skate.
The child KNOWS he will fall and yet afraid he goes out on the floor anyway.
Deep Breath.
I write in my Bible ALOT. I make notes, underline. Sometimes in color. Sometimes in pencil.
I usually get a new Bible when I can't read the word b/c of my markings.
And yet. I don't want a new one b/c my is nice and broke in. It opens right away to my favorite passages.
But there is a place in my Bible that only has a couple lines written. I will never write anything else on this page because it is my constant reminder.....
On the inside cover of my Bible I wrote....
"Stop Fearing-
There are good God things to come.
They are not surprises to God.
It is HIS plan NOT my plan"
there is no date. I don't remember who or what prompted this.
I do know. When I am afraid.. I read this. I had forgotten that last few days. And 'he' got the best of me. 'He' got me tired. 'He' got me in my sleep.
Like a thief. 'He' stole from me. And I pray I will not forget.
Fear not. The Lord is with me. No matter where I go. How long the road is or how high the mountain is. And Lord help me...How far I fall. How long I run.
I merely turn (repent) and HE, the GREAT I AM, Is there to catch me.
Hallelujah!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Addicted
You bought my life with the blood
That you shed on the cross
When you died for the sins of men
And you let out a cry, crucified
Now alive in me
*
These hands are yours
Teach them to serve
As you please and I'll reach out
Desperate to see all the greatness of God
May my soul rest assured in you
*
I'll never be the same
No I'll never be the same
*
Cause I know that you're alive
You came to fix my broken life
And I'll sing to glorify
Your Holy name, Jesus Christ
*
You've changed it all
You broke down the wall
When I spoke and confessed
In you I am blessed
Now I walk in the light
In victorious sight of you
*
Cause I know that you're alive
You came to fix my broken life
And I'll sing to glorify
Your Holy name, Jesus Christ
You came to fix my broken life
And I'll sing to glorify
Your Holy name, Jesus Christ
Loser~Loser
A sore one I am not.
I was busy sleeping on my cot.
Even though I was beat to the punch.
I did not know there was such a crunch.
The pressure was off because of a dream.
I thought I had it down like a scheme.
But that was just a wish that I will not see.
While the winners jump up and down with glee.
So it was just a small prize but a prize none the less.
I like to win and so I guess.
I will just wait 100 more though it may be a chore.
I think some others will be keeping score.
Or perhaps a better usage of my time shall become the habit.
Or I need to practice so my fingers are more like a jackrabbit.
All I know is I sit here in pain. Over the loss or maybe over being so so very vain.
Even though losing does not make me so sad.
It is the win that makes me glad.
So to the winners I smile and nod.
Enjoy your spoils!
And I stand and cheer for it is fun to rant and rave and gloat and jeer.
But this time you win and that is ok.
Next time your luck may just go astray.
; )
I was busy sleeping on my cot.
Even though I was beat to the punch.
I did not know there was such a crunch.
The pressure was off because of a dream.
I thought I had it down like a scheme.
But that was just a wish that I will not see.
While the winners jump up and down with glee.
So it was just a small prize but a prize none the less.
I like to win and so I guess.
I will just wait 100 more though it may be a chore.
I think some others will be keeping score.
Or perhaps a better usage of my time shall become the habit.
Or I need to practice so my fingers are more like a jackrabbit.
All I know is I sit here in pain. Over the loss or maybe over being so so very vain.
Even though losing does not make me so sad.
It is the win that makes me glad.
So to the winners I smile and nod.
Enjoy your spoils!
And I stand and cheer for it is fun to rant and rave and gloat and jeer.
But this time you win and that is ok.
Next time your luck may just go astray.
; )
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Absolute.......
…Truth.
What would happen if you told the absolute truth?
ALL THE TIME???!?!?I was thinking about this today when I saw a number come on to my phone and I did not want to answer it. And I didn’t. You know what I am talking about. You see the number or the email or hear the voicemail or see them walking down the hall and your eyes rolls and you make that total disgust sigh. And if it is visual.. you pray that they did not see you and duck down the nearest hall/cube or turn the other direction.
What would happen if you told them the absolute truth?
“I really don’t have the time or the energy to talk to you right now.
I know you want to be my friend. But I can’t stand you.
I don’t want to hear about your trip anymore.
I gave you my advice now use it or don’t speak about the subject.
No, I don’t want to go out with you, your moral compass is broke.
That dress does make you look fat.- OUCH.
That hair style does make you look old- Double ouch.
NO-He REALLY is not going to call. Yes- You really were to easy.”
Oh I could go on. AND so could you.
BUT would we be less liked? More stressed?
Or can we handle absolute truth?
Can we take it from a friend?
Can I take it? That is more the question. Can I take absolute truth? Could I hear from a friend or trusted loved one the absolute truth?
And becareful to not mistake "Absolute Truth" with... "The truth IN LOVE" because I think there is a difference. Don't you?
What would happen if you told the absolute truth?
ALL THE TIME???!?!?I was thinking about this today when I saw a number come on to my phone and I did not want to answer it. And I didn’t. You know what I am talking about. You see the number or the email or hear the voicemail or see them walking down the hall and your eyes rolls and you make that total disgust sigh. And if it is visual.. you pray that they did not see you and duck down the nearest hall/cube or turn the other direction.
What would happen if you told them the absolute truth?
“I really don’t have the time or the energy to talk to you right now.
I know you want to be my friend. But I can’t stand you.
I don’t want to hear about your trip anymore.
I gave you my advice now use it or don’t speak about the subject.
No, I don’t want to go out with you, your moral compass is broke.
That dress does make you look fat.- OUCH.
That hair style does make you look old- Double ouch.
NO-He REALLY is not going to call. Yes- You really were to easy.”
Oh I could go on. AND so could you.
BUT would we be less liked? More stressed?
Or can we handle absolute truth?
Can we take it from a friend?
Can I take it? That is more the question. Can I take absolute truth? Could I hear from a friend or trusted loved one the absolute truth?
And becareful to not mistake "Absolute Truth" with... "The truth IN LOVE" because I think there is a difference. Don't you?
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