Tonight my husband and I received an unexpected phone call from our oldest son. It was a surprise and very well received. He doesn't call much, but he was just checking in on us to see if we were ok.
We also got news on our new granddaughter is doing. She is gaining weight as she should be. She is very hungry all the time so when she sees the doctor tomorrow I imagine the doctor will give them information on what to do. Other than that she is turning herself over already. She is only four weeks old. My son said that they have to put five blanket all around Chase so that she will not turn over while sleeping. She tried to crawl up his chest today.
Grandpas and grandmas often brag about their grandchildren. We have ten now. And it is so amazing to me how God makes every baby different. I am sure glad of this as I world would be a very dull place if everyone were the same. We would be like robots.
I am talking more about this baby because for me she is our miracle baby. Actually she is our third miracle baby. God is so good. This baby should have never been conceived as her mother had cancer and she was just getting over her last treatments. That is why she didn't know she was pregnant until she was four months along. She thought it might have something to do with her cancer.
At four months she weighted one pound and when she was born she weighted five pounds so the Lord allow her to grow and she is doing fine and is a good baby.
Thank you Father for all your kindness to us.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Behind The Scenes
Our Pastor, the other night, asked all of us at the service if we appreciated all those who did things behind the scenes. Those who cleaned the church, those who practiced hours before playing their instrument, or those who sing in the choir or praise group. If so then go to that person and thank them for what they do.
It goes with the verse I was looking at in Matthew 6:1 and that is "Take care not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise your will have no reward that is awaiting you with and from your Father Who is in heaven."
If these people do the things they do in order to get praise from people then they are doing it for the wrong reason. They will have their reward down here and that is all. It is nice to tell someone that you were blessed by what they did. But they only know their attitude.
I get my greatest joy and feel most rewarded when I do something for someone and they don't know that it came from me. Helping a child go to camp, things like that. We don't always have to be recognize in things that we do, we just need to have a right heart and the Lord will know what we do and what our heart is like. If He is pleased so am I.
It goes with the verse I was looking at in Matthew 6:1 and that is "Take care not to do your good deeds publicly or before men, in order to be seen by them; otherwise your will have no reward that is awaiting you with and from your Father Who is in heaven."
If these people do the things they do in order to get praise from people then they are doing it for the wrong reason. They will have their reward down here and that is all. It is nice to tell someone that you were blessed by what they did. But they only know their attitude.
I get my greatest joy and feel most rewarded when I do something for someone and they don't know that it came from me. Helping a child go to camp, things like that. We don't always have to be recognize in things that we do, we just need to have a right heart and the Lord will know what we do and what our heart is like. If He is pleased so am I.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Another Day Is Coming To A Close
I am sure glad that I have the Lord as my Savior. He cares for me all the time. Thank you Jesus.
Today I went to the doctors for a checkup from a few months ago. I could tell him that my feet and back felt better with the medicine he gave me. Which is a blessing. Then I told him what else was going on. I should not have done that. Well, of course I should have, but every time I go to the doctor he always finds other things wrong.
This time I have an upper respiratory infection. I have been coughing for about a month. But the other doctor said I had clear lungs. Also I mentioned another problem and he took a test and they found some kind of chemical and my white count wasn't normal so they were sending it off for a culture. So he gave me an antibiotic that would take care of both things.
The last thing that he said was I may have carpal tunnel in both hands but it only showed up in one of them. Now I need to wear a brace on my hand.
We never know what is going to happen in a day. He did tell me different things I could do beside the brace to help the problem so this is good news.
Time to go and rest my hand. Will talk to you tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Today I went to the doctors for a checkup from a few months ago. I could tell him that my feet and back felt better with the medicine he gave me. Which is a blessing. Then I told him what else was going on. I should not have done that. Well, of course I should have, but every time I go to the doctor he always finds other things wrong.
This time I have an upper respiratory infection. I have been coughing for about a month. But the other doctor said I had clear lungs. Also I mentioned another problem and he took a test and they found some kind of chemical and my white count wasn't normal so they were sending it off for a culture. So he gave me an antibiotic that would take care of both things.
The last thing that he said was I may have carpal tunnel in both hands but it only showed up in one of them. Now I need to wear a brace on my hand.
We never know what is going to happen in a day. He did tell me different things I could do beside the brace to help the problem so this is good news.
Time to go and rest my hand. Will talk to you tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Being A Disciple
When I first started this blog I wanted to share with people how to be a disciple. A disciple is one who follows their teacher. Our Teacher is the Lord Jesus Christ. By reading His Word He shows us how He wants us to life. Do we always life the right way? No but in I Peter 1:3 the Lord gives us His words of encouragement.
I Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
My prayer is that I can be more like Paul and follow his example as he imitated and followed Christ.
I Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
My prayer is that I can be more like Paul and follow his example as he imitated and followed Christ.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Take Time To Be Quiet
Psalm 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God..."
As I was thinking about what I was going to write about today the thought came to me to write about taking time to be quiet.
How many of us do that? I know that I don't and I feel guilty if I do, but according to the Scriptures this is the wrong attitude to have.
God wants us to be still so that we can become calm and also wait for Him to talk with us. Not in an audible voice but bringing to mind, through the Holy Spirit, verses, or maybe some sin that we need to confess, maybe just a time to talk with Him about what is going on in our life. He knows already, but He likes to hear it from us. Talk things over with Him first - then go to others if that is what directed for us to do.
A still or quiet time is a peaceful time and fellowship time with God.
Are you taking time to be quiet?
"Be still, and know that I am God..."
As I was thinking about what I was going to write about today the thought came to me to write about taking time to be quiet.
How many of us do that? I know that I don't and I feel guilty if I do, but according to the Scriptures this is the wrong attitude to have.
God wants us to be still so that we can become calm and also wait for Him to talk with us. Not in an audible voice but bringing to mind, through the Holy Spirit, verses, or maybe some sin that we need to confess, maybe just a time to talk with Him about what is going on in our life. He knows already, but He likes to hear it from us. Talk things over with Him first - then go to others if that is what directed for us to do.
A still or quiet time is a peaceful time and fellowship time with God.
Are you taking time to be quiet?
Saturday, June 27, 2015
A Sunday School Project
A few weeks ago in our Sunday School Class for pre-K-4th grade we did a project which I thought came out very good.
The teacher in charge had the girls choose a markers that were blue, black, red, green, and yellow. Then the teacher wrote on the board the different colors and a Bible verse(s) after the color.
The girls then chose beads of the same colors and put them on a piece of string and made a bracelet. I made one also and was able to use it in an ice cream store that I was in as I was talking with a complete stranger and she brought up the subject of going to heaven.
Here are the colors and the verses. White and yellow didn't come out so that you could read them well so listed them again at the bottom in black. Just wanted to give you an idea what it looked like put together.
Blue- Means earth
(Verses)
Genesis 1:l "In the beginning God created the heaven and earth."
Colossians 1:16 "All things were created by Christ for Christ..."
Black-Means sin
(Verse)
Romans 3:23 "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Red-Means blood
(Verse)
Romans 5:8 "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
White- Means clean heart-forgiven
(Verse) Isaiah 1:18 "Though your sins be like scarlet they will be white as snow,"
Green- Means grow
(Verses)
Galatians 5:22, 23 "Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."
Yellow- Means Heaven
(Verse)
alonians 4:17 "We will be with the Lord Forever.
Again all the colors are Blue which means earth. Black means sin. Red means blood of Christ. White means a clean heart and forgiveness and the verse for this one is Isaiah 1:18 Though your sins be like scarlet they will be white as snow. Green means grow or growing in your Christian life by having the fruit of the Spirit. Yellow means heaven and I Thessalonians 4:17 tells that we will be with the Lord forever.
With beads or other objects you can make many things with these colors and tell the Salvation plan that God has for us.
Thought
Why don't you try it and see if it works as a simple tool for you to share the Good News of Christ's death, burial, and rising again and going to be with His Father in heaven again.
The teacher in charge had the girls choose a markers that were blue, black, red, green, and yellow. Then the teacher wrote on the board the different colors and a Bible verse(s) after the color.
The girls then chose beads of the same colors and put them on a piece of string and made a bracelet. I made one also and was able to use it in an ice cream store that I was in as I was talking with a complete stranger and she brought up the subject of going to heaven.
Here are the colors and the verses. White and yellow didn't come out so that you could read them well so listed them again at the bottom in black. Just wanted to give you an idea what it looked like put together.
Blue- Means earth
(Verses)
Genesis 1:l "In the beginning God created the heaven and earth."
Colossians 1:16 "All things were created by Christ for Christ..."
Black-Means sin
(Verse)
Romans 3:23 "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Red-Means blood
(Verse)
Romans 5:8 "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
White- Means clean heart-forgiven
(Verse) Isaiah 1:18 "Though your sins be like scarlet they will be white as snow,"
Green- Means grow
(Verses)
Galatians 5:22, 23 "Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."
Yellow- Means Heaven
(Verse)
alonians 4:17 "We will be with the Lord Forever.
Again all the colors are Blue which means earth. Black means sin. Red means blood of Christ. White means a clean heart and forgiveness and the verse for this one is Isaiah 1:18 Though your sins be like scarlet they will be white as snow. Green means grow or growing in your Christian life by having the fruit of the Spirit. Yellow means heaven and I Thessalonians 4:17 tells that we will be with the Lord forever.
With beads or other objects you can make many things with these colors and tell the Salvation plan that God has for us.
Thought
Why don't you try it and see if it works as a simple tool for you to share the Good News of Christ's death, burial, and rising again and going to be with His Father in heaven again.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Waiting On The Lord
Psalm 27:14
"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the LORD."
It has been a few months since I have written anything on this blog. I was in the process of writing a book, my husband was in the hospital for a few days, and I have been struggling with not having feeling in my feet, and having some numbness, burning, and stabbing pain in my legs, arms and fingers.
Today when I opened up the blog I had a beautiful comment about the verse I chosen for the day and how the person was blessed. Then I knew that the Lord wanted me to continue writing this blog.
I have finished my book, but don't feel like it is ready to be published yet. Have to do some more editing and updates with it.
My husband is doing fine now, and I am learning how to deal with the pain. I am going to enjoy my life and by writing this blog again.
I want to share what the Lord is doing in my life and as I wait upon the LORD and be of good courage He will strengthen my heart and give me the words to say and give Him the honor and glory.
Thought
Are you waiting on the LORD and being of good courage?
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