February 8, 2009 - James (13 weeks), my little lady (9 weeks) and John (13 weeks). This picture was taken on the boys last Sunday at church before they moved to Tennessee.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Babies X 3 Again
February 8, 2009 - James (13 weeks), my little lady (9 weeks) and John (13 weeks). This picture was taken on the boys last Sunday at church before they moved to Tennessee.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Be-A-Voice
Our Brothers and Sisters Around the World Are Suffering for Their Faith. BE THEIR VOICE. Volunteer with www.Be-A-Voice.net
It's as simple as sharing current prayer requests. Encouraging others to write to Christians imprisoned for their faith. And requesting complimentary copies of Tortured for Christ for those who want to learn more.
When you join VOM's new Be-A-Voice Network you will receive FREE online access to prayer bulletins, prisoner profile sheets and the ability to request free copies of Tortured for Christ for your Christian friends.
By becoming a member, you make a commitment to continue making the message of today's persecuted church known through prayer, education and practical involvement.
Volunteer for VOM in Your Local Church and Community. » JOIN NOW at www.Be-A-Voice.net
If you would like to view a list of resources on the persecuted church and online specials from VOM, please visit www.VOMBooks.com.
This online offer is being presented by The Voice of the Martyrs. For additional information, you may contact us by clicking here or calling our order line at 800-747-0085.
~ taken from an email from Voice of the Martyrs
It's as simple as sharing current prayer requests. Encouraging others to write to Christians imprisoned for their faith. And requesting complimentary copies of Tortured for Christ for those who want to learn more.
When you join VOM's new Be-A-Voice Network you will receive FREE online access to prayer bulletins, prisoner profile sheets and the ability to request free copies of Tortured for Christ for your Christian friends.
By becoming a member, you make a commitment to continue making the message of today's persecuted church known through prayer, education and practical involvement.
Volunteer for VOM in Your Local Church and Community. » JOIN NOW at www.Be-A-Voice.net
If you would like to view a list of resources on the persecuted church and online specials from VOM, please visit www.VOMBooks.com.
This online offer is being presented by The Voice of the Martyrs. For additional information, you may contact us by clicking here or calling our order line at 800-747-0085.
~ taken from an email from Voice of the Martyrs
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Life or Death
This evening I read a great post regarding life and death on Randy Alcorn's blog as I held my precious daughter, a miracle of life. Randy posted a video of an incredibly, articulate, 12 year old young lady who shared her beliefs in her seventh grade class. Wow! Check out this post for more...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Babies X 3
My friend, Carolyn took this picture on January 4, 2009, the day of my daughter's dedication with her two friends, James and John. My little one was 5 weeks old and the boys were 9 weeks old. They have all changed so much, since this photo was taken. Aaron, Lynetta, James and John have moved back to their home in Tennessee, so we will miss our times together. We did a duplicate of this picture on February 8 and I will post it when Lynetta emails it to me, once they are settled in their new home.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Support a Worker of the Underground Church
The Voice of the Martyrs has just received new information from our field workers about 300 pastors, evangelists and lay workers ministering in restricted nations, such as China, Nigeria and Sudan, who are in great need of support.
Many of these church leaders spend most of their day laboring to provide for their families. But they would like to dedicate much more of their time to courageously spreading the gospel and ministering to the needs of other Christians in their communities. Even at great risks, they desire to spend their days serving the Kingdom.
We invite you to prayerfully consider supporting one of these indigenous workers today. When you offer support, you are partnering with them on the mission field and sharing in building the Kingdom. A commitment of $35 a month for one year will go a long way to provide for their basic needs and help them to minister more effectively.
» Click here to learn more.
The Voice of the Martyrs' official homepage
Learn about Christians who suffer for their faith around the world, and find out how you can stand with them. http://www.persecution.com/
If you would like to view a list of resources on the persecuted church and online specials from VOM, please visit http://www.vombooks.com/.
This online offer is being presented by The Voice of the Martyrs. For additional information, you may contact us by clicking here or calling our order line at 800-747-0085.
~ taken from an email received from The Voice of the Martyrs.
Many of these church leaders spend most of their day laboring to provide for their families. But they would like to dedicate much more of their time to courageously spreading the gospel and ministering to the needs of other Christians in their communities. Even at great risks, they desire to spend their days serving the Kingdom.
We invite you to prayerfully consider supporting one of these indigenous workers today. When you offer support, you are partnering with them on the mission field and sharing in building the Kingdom. A commitment of $35 a month for one year will go a long way to provide for their basic needs and help them to minister more effectively.
» Click here to learn more.
The Voice of the Martyrs' official homepage
Learn about Christians who suffer for their faith around the world, and find out how you can stand with them. http://www.persecution.com/
If you would like to view a list of resources on the persecuted church and online specials from VOM, please visit http://www.vombooks.com/.
This online offer is being presented by The Voice of the Martyrs. For additional information, you may contact us by clicking here or calling our order line at 800-747-0085.
~ taken from an email received from The Voice of the Martyrs.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
How much would you sell Jesus for?
I received the story below in an email - not sure if it's a true story or not, but it's definitely worth pondering...
Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change
'The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?''
Yes' he replied.'
Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.
When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.
~ author unknown
Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston, Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.
When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change
'The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?''
Yes' he replied.'
Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.
When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.
~ author unknown
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
C X 10
Kay posted this meme on her blog and invited others to join her and I decided to play. She assigned me the letter C. If you would like to play along, leave a comment and I will give you a letter.
Ten things I like that start with C
1. Christ and His Church - my church is family.
2. Cuddling with my sweet new baby - I don't know how I'm getting anything else done.
3. Children - I'm blessed with three of my own!!
4. Compassion - both giving and receiving. I especially love seeing compassion in my children.
5. Christmas - such a beautiful time of year.
6. Cranberry Salad – my dad’s recipe - I really enjoy it usually at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I'd eat it year round if I could find fresh cranberries.
7. Cheese and Crackers - bring me some sharp cheese and yummy crackers and I'll be happy.
8. Cameras - only when I’m taking the pictures. Unfortunately I've lost my ability to get the pictures in my albums over the last couple years...
9. Chocolate (dark) - I'm not a huge chocolate person, but when I eat it I prefer it as dark as I can get it. If I'm feeling stressed slowly eating a piece of dark chocolate calms me down.
10. Colossians - the book of the Bible - has many Scriptures I love.
Ten things I like that start with C
1. Christ and His Church - my church is family.
2. Cuddling with my sweet new baby - I don't know how I'm getting anything else done.
3. Children - I'm blessed with three of my own!!
4. Compassion - both giving and receiving. I especially love seeing compassion in my children.
5. Christmas - such a beautiful time of year.
6. Cranberry Salad – my dad’s recipe - I really enjoy it usually at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I'd eat it year round if I could find fresh cranberries.
7. Cheese and Crackers - bring me some sharp cheese and yummy crackers and I'll be happy.
8. Cameras - only when I’m taking the pictures. Unfortunately I've lost my ability to get the pictures in my albums over the last couple years...
9. Chocolate (dark) - I'm not a huge chocolate person, but when I eat it I prefer it as dark as I can get it. If I'm feeling stressed slowly eating a piece of dark chocolate calms me down.
10. Colossians - the book of the Bible - has many Scriptures I love.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Still here...
Greetings! Nothing profound here - just a quick shout out to say hello. I've been busy with being a new mom again. My little sweetheart celebrated two months being here with us yesterday. Time sure flies. She is so precious and greatly loved by all who know her especially her sister and brother. I'm busy with homeschooling and taking care of my newest treasure.
I will be back to posting more here as time allows and will try to catch up with blog reading as well. I've been keeping up with posting daily Scriptures and quotes on those blogs and posting about my journey to fitting my jeans again (as well as other topics) on my Healthy Living blog. My Reading Room blog is also seeing fewer posts because I haven't had as much time to read, but plan to post more when I am able.
Keep me in your prayers that I'm able to do the things that are most important each day.
I will be back to posting more here as time allows and will try to catch up with blog reading as well. I've been keeping up with posting daily Scriptures and quotes on those blogs and posting about my journey to fitting my jeans again (as well as other topics) on my Healthy Living blog. My Reading Room blog is also seeing fewer posts because I haven't had as much time to read, but plan to post more when I am able.
Keep me in your prayers that I'm able to do the things that are most important each day.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A Lesson on Life
A friend sent me this article published on January 4, 2009 for the Free Lance-Star about a young couple that attends her church. It's heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time.
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/012009/01042009/435541/index_html
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/012009/01042009/435541/index_html
Monday, January 19, 2009
Praying Through the First 100 Days
SIGN UP NOW for the“Praying Through the First 100 Days” prayer e-mail series.
Inauguration Day 2009. It’s an historic day for every American as Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States.
And it’s a sacred day - one in which we hope you’ll join us in a new and vital daily prayer experience.
We are launching our “Praying Through the First 100 Days” daily prayer devotional series, enabling you to intercede every day for President Obama, his family and the new administration during his first 100 days in office.
The challenges before President Obama and the new administration are daunting. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Two ongoing wars on terror. Joblessness on the rise. A nation facing incredible uncertainty…
Never has our president and our nation needed MORE PRAYER. And never has The Presidential Prayer Team been more ready to champion that prayer than with“Praying Through the First 100 Days”
These e-mails enable you to:
Pray in a systematic and orderly way, starting with worship of our mighty God and moving to specific concerns, and…
Easily and effectively set your mind and heart to pray daily for issues that may not occur to you.
View a sample of Praying Through the First 100 Days here.
Sign up for “Praying Through the First 100 Days.” Join us as together we pray fervently and passionately for our new president, his family and administration. Thank you!
John Lind
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Become a PPT Member here.
~ above email taken from an email received from the Presidential Prayer Team
Inauguration Day 2009. It’s an historic day for every American as Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States.
And it’s a sacred day - one in which we hope you’ll join us in a new and vital daily prayer experience.
We are launching our “Praying Through the First 100 Days” daily prayer devotional series, enabling you to intercede every day for President Obama, his family and the new administration during his first 100 days in office.
The challenges before President Obama and the new administration are daunting. The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Two ongoing wars on terror. Joblessness on the rise. A nation facing incredible uncertainty…
Never has our president and our nation needed MORE PRAYER. And never has The Presidential Prayer Team been more ready to champion that prayer than with“Praying Through the First 100 Days”
These e-mails enable you to:
Pray in a systematic and orderly way, starting with worship of our mighty God and moving to specific concerns, and…
Easily and effectively set your mind and heart to pray daily for issues that may not occur to you.
View a sample of Praying Through the First 100 Days here.
Sign up for “Praying Through the First 100 Days.” Join us as together we pray fervently and passionately for our new president, his family and administration. Thank you!
John Lind
President/CEO
BY THE WAY - If this email was forwarded to you and you are not a member of The Presidential Prayer Team, we encourage you to officially join our team. Membership is free, and you enjoy a variety of benefits when you sign up.
Become a PPT Member here.
~ above email taken from an email received from the Presidential Prayer Team
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