Monday, March 28, 2011
100 Days of Praise Gods Word
We cant stand before God on the day of Judgement and explain that our incredible ignorance is our pastors fault. It is our responsibility to access Gods word for ourselves.- Shelia Walsh Study the Bible & observe how the persons behaved and how God dealt with them. There is explicit teaching on every condition of life.--Corrie ten Boom
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Paper crafts
A Book I made to put some of Taylors pictures in, each letter is a page. I need to decorate it & punch holes to bind it, should be cute all fixed up with ribbon & pattern paper & of course photos of beautiful Taylor
some paper piecings I made, the graduate I need to add a little scroll for the diploma & I realized she is missing a hand. I will make a card for Brittany using this cute graduate.. And of course the mailman, I have patterns to make the mail truck & mailboxes, It will make a cute page of photos of Chuck on the job.. Isnt the little bird bath cute?I used my cricut machine & the new software program Chuck gave me for Christmas, its so AWESOME, I really havent played much with it cuz I didnt know how to use it & a friend came this week to show me, now I cant stop.LOL
more birthday pictures
pie & ice cream for Chucks birthday
the birthday boy
playing scattegories with Natalie, Jeremy, Bryce, Brittany , Chuck & me
Friday, March 25, 2011
100 days of praise-gift of cheerfulness
2 Corinthians 13:11 Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love & peace will be with you for sure.
Some days its hard to be cheerful, the demands of this world increase & our energy sags, we feel less like cheering up and more like tearing up. But even in our darkest hour we can turn to God & he will give us comfort. Few things are more sad or absurd than a grumpy Christian. Christ promises us lives of abundance & joy, but he does not force His joy upon us. We must claim His joy for ourselves, and when we do, Jesus in turn, fills our spirits with His power and His love. We receive from Christ the joy this is ours is by giving him what is rightfully His; our hearts & souls.
When we earnestly commit ourselves to the Savior of mankind, when we place Jesus at the center of our lives and trust Him as our personal Savior, He will transform us, not just for today, but for all eternity. Then we, as God's children, can share Christs joy & His message with a world that needs both.
We may run, walk, stumble, drive or fly but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way--Gloria Gaither
Make each day useful and cheerful and prove that you know the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be happy, old age without regret, and life a beautiful success- Louisa May Alcott
When we bring sunshine into the lives of others, we're warmed by it ourselves. When we spill a little happiness, it splashes on us- Barbara Johnson
Prayer
Dear Lord, You have given me so many reasons to celebrate. Today let me choose an attitude of cheerfulness. Let me be a joyful Christian, Lord quick to smile and slow to anger. And let me share Your goodness with all whom I meet so that Your love might shine in me & through me. Amen
I have not been very "cheerful" & I realize partly because I dont put Christ as the center of my life, Christ is a big part of my life but can I truly say I trust Him completely or that I put Him 1st in all areas of my life , no I dont. This is an area I am continually growing & working on, GOd is defiantely refining me, Im a work in progress...:)
Some days its hard to be cheerful, the demands of this world increase & our energy sags, we feel less like cheering up and more like tearing up. But even in our darkest hour we can turn to God & he will give us comfort. Few things are more sad or absurd than a grumpy Christian. Christ promises us lives of abundance & joy, but he does not force His joy upon us. We must claim His joy for ourselves, and when we do, Jesus in turn, fills our spirits with His power and His love. We receive from Christ the joy this is ours is by giving him what is rightfully His; our hearts & souls.
When we earnestly commit ourselves to the Savior of mankind, when we place Jesus at the center of our lives and trust Him as our personal Savior, He will transform us, not just for today, but for all eternity. Then we, as God's children, can share Christs joy & His message with a world that needs both.
We may run, walk, stumble, drive or fly but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way--Gloria Gaither
Make each day useful and cheerful and prove that you know the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be happy, old age without regret, and life a beautiful success- Louisa May Alcott
When we bring sunshine into the lives of others, we're warmed by it ourselves. When we spill a little happiness, it splashes on us- Barbara Johnson
Prayer
Dear Lord, You have given me so many reasons to celebrate. Today let me choose an attitude of cheerfulness. Let me be a joyful Christian, Lord quick to smile and slow to anger. And let me share Your goodness with all whom I meet so that Your love might shine in me & through me. Amen
I have not been very "cheerful" & I realize partly because I dont put Christ as the center of my life, Christ is a big part of my life but can I truly say I trust Him completely or that I put Him 1st in all areas of my life , no I dont. This is an area I am continually growing & working on, GOd is defiantely refining me, Im a work in progress...:)
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Chucks Birthday
Finally I surprised Chuck on his birthday, he totally didnt know I was getting him anything. He LOVES his Taylor coffee mug
upclose with Taylor
Nat stopped by to wish her dad a happy Birthday
My other great surprise was a rolling golf cart. I think I did good this year...
putting together his new cart
Stuff
Brittany crocheting her school project, she keeps calling it knitting...:)
little swim suits I picked up for Taylor this summer
cute little boots for Taylor
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Family Handbanner
we had to add Britt & Bryce to our family hand banner this year. They have some big hands...:)
I love this mailman. He does such a great job sharing about his job with my preschool classes..
Did I say I love this man, well I DO!!!!!!!!:)
100 days of praise Day14 defining success
Isaiah 7:9 If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.
Genuine success has little to do with fame or fortune, it has everything to do with God's gift of love and His promise of salvation. If you have accepted Christ as your personal savior you are already a success inthe eyes of God , but there is still more you can do. Accept the spiritual abundance and peace of Christ & then share it that is real success.
Nothing I can do will make me special. No awards I can earn will make me a better person. The taproot of my being grows in the rich soil of the being of Christ instead of in the shifting sands of worldly accomplishment.--Leslie Williams
People judge by the success of our efforts. God looks at the efforts themselves.--Charlotte Bronte
Winners see an answer for every problem; losers see a problem in every answer.--Barbara Johnson
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.--Galatians 6:9
Prayer:
Dear Lord , let your priorities be my priorities. Let your will be my will.Let your word be my guide, and keep me mindful that geniune success is a result, not of the world's approval, but of your approval. Amen
Genuine success has little to do with fame or fortune, it has everything to do with God's gift of love and His promise of salvation. If you have accepted Christ as your personal savior you are already a success inthe eyes of God , but there is still more you can do. Accept the spiritual abundance and peace of Christ & then share it that is real success.
Nothing I can do will make me special. No awards I can earn will make me a better person. The taproot of my being grows in the rich soil of the being of Christ instead of in the shifting sands of worldly accomplishment.--Leslie Williams
People judge by the success of our efforts. God looks at the efforts themselves.--Charlotte Bronte
Winners see an answer for every problem; losers see a problem in every answer.--Barbara Johnson
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.--Galatians 6:9
Prayer:
Dear Lord , let your priorities be my priorities. Let your will be my will.Let your word be my guide, and keep me mindful that geniune success is a result, not of the world's approval, but of your approval. Amen
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
100 Days of Praise DAy 13 Strength for today
Ps 105:4-5 Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always.
Gods love & support never changes, He has promised to give us the strength to meet any challenge. He has promised to lift you up & guide your steps if YOU let Him. God has promised that when you entrust your life to Him completely and without reservation, He will give you the courage to face any trial and the wisdom to live in His righteousness.
When we reach the end of our strength, wisdom and personal resources, we enter into the beginning of his glorious provisions.--Patsy Clairmont
If your every human plan and calculation has miscarried, if, one by one, human props have been knocked out...take heart. God is trying to get a message through to you, and the message is: Stop depending on inadequate human resources. Let me handle th matter.--Catherine Marshall
No matter how heavy the burden, daily strength is given, so I expect we need not give ourselves any concern as to what the outcome will be. We must simply go forward.--Annie Armstrong
Isaiah 40:29 He gives srength to the weary and strengthens the powerless.
The prayer says- Dear Lord, I will turn to You for strength. When my responsibilities seem overwhelming, I will trust You to give me courage and perspective. Today and every day, I will look to You as the ultimate source of my hope, my strength, my peace and my salvation. Amen
Gods love & support never changes, He has promised to give us the strength to meet any challenge. He has promised to lift you up & guide your steps if YOU let Him. God has promised that when you entrust your life to Him completely and without reservation, He will give you the courage to face any trial and the wisdom to live in His righteousness.
When we reach the end of our strength, wisdom and personal resources, we enter into the beginning of his glorious provisions.--Patsy Clairmont
If your every human plan and calculation has miscarried, if, one by one, human props have been knocked out...take heart. God is trying to get a message through to you, and the message is: Stop depending on inadequate human resources. Let me handle th matter.--Catherine Marshall
No matter how heavy the burden, daily strength is given, so I expect we need not give ourselves any concern as to what the outcome will be. We must simply go forward.--Annie Armstrong
Isaiah 40:29 He gives srength to the weary and strengthens the powerless.
The prayer says- Dear Lord, I will turn to You for strength. When my responsibilities seem overwhelming, I will trust You to give me courage and perspective. Today and every day, I will look to You as the ultimate source of my hope, my strength, my peace and my salvation. Amen
thought I read today
There are many who want me to tell them of secret ways of becoming perfect & I can only tell them that the sole secret is a hearty love of God, and the only way of attaining that love is by loving. You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art--St Francil of Sales
Sunday, March 13, 2011
100 Days of Praise Spiritual Growth
Maturity in Christ is about consistent pursuit in spite of the attacks and setbacks. It is about remaining in the arms of God. Abiding & staying, even in my weakness, even in my failure.
Angela Thomas
Angela Thomas
Friday, March 11, 2011
SPAM
We got in a conversation one night about eating SPAM growing up & so when I was at the store one day I saw it ont he shelf & say hey Im going to buy this so the kids can taste SPAM.
frying up the SPAM
YUM fried potatoes...
Actually it wasnt too bad , the sodium level is really high...
Actually it wasnt too bad , the sodium level is really high...Sunday, March 6, 2011
Taylor & grandpa
practicing rolling over, almost there...
grandpa & T had many laughs togetehr, that grandpa is a funny guy...:)
Bath time isnt as fun in grandma sink as it is in my tub at home...
Im an airplane, Im flying
Im growing Mr Bear watch out...:)
100 Days of praise Day 10
The Balancing Act
Life seems to be a delicate balancing act, a tightrope walk with over commitment on one side and undercommitment on the other. Its up to us to walk carefully on that rope. God's word promises the possibility of abundance (John 10:10). We are far more likely to experience abundance when we lead balanced lives. Are you doing too much-- or too little? Ask God, listen to His instructions & sstrive to achieve a more balanced life.
To do too much is as dangerous as to do nothing at all. Both modes prevent us from savoring our moments. One causes me to rush right past the best of life without recognizing or basking in it, and the other finds me sitting quietly as life rushes past me.--Patsy Clairmont
(Right now I am falling into this going back and forth between doing too much in certain areas of my life & then mentally, physically & spiritaully exhausting myself or shutting down that I turn around and do nothing. Need to get back on even (balanced) ways.)
Life seems to be a delicate balancing act, a tightrope walk with over commitment on one side and undercommitment on the other. Its up to us to walk carefully on that rope. God's word promises the possibility of abundance (John 10:10). We are far more likely to experience abundance when we lead balanced lives. Are you doing too much-- or too little? Ask God, listen to His instructions & sstrive to achieve a more balanced life.
To do too much is as dangerous as to do nothing at all. Both modes prevent us from savoring our moments. One causes me to rush right past the best of life without recognizing or basking in it, and the other finds me sitting quietly as life rushes past me.--Patsy Clairmont
(Right now I am falling into this going back and forth between doing too much in certain areas of my life & then mentally, physically & spiritaully exhausting myself or shutting down that I turn around and do nothing. Need to get back on even (balanced) ways.)
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Taylor 4 month
I think Aunt Nat got some really cute smiling pictures of Miss T, I was trying to help make her smile & take some pictures on my camera, so I think Aunt Natalies will be better...
Taylor loves her bunny blanket from g'pa strange
She got hungry ,tired & cranky after the pink outfit so we opted to take the St Patty outfit with her sleeping maybe after nap we can take more. She was worn out from going out to breakfast & playing all morning. We will have to take the bear picture when she wakes up. Aunt Natalie has lots of cute props & ideas for Easter. Cant wait to see Taylor in the litle dress we bought her to wear for Easter..
our cute little leprachaun
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