This week and the next two are sure to be very busy. Just set down to sync calenders, and WOW! Busy is an understatement! That said, blogging might be pretty low on the priority list. Hopefully I can find time in there somewhere, but if not I haven't disappeared off the planet.
I do have so much to blog about and so many pictures to post!! Oh well, real life calls and it will not slow down for me! :)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Just Seems Appropriate
In the process of the Bible Study I am doing, it asked me to write down some verses to memorize and take into my heart. He knows what He is talking about when He tells us it's important to hide His words in our heart and to meditate on them day and night! :)
Oh, that we would always live with the boldness and confidence that we are overwhelmingly conquerors through Jesus Christ. That we would fully comprehend and be aware of the fact that He manifests in us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place! That we would live with a continual God~awareness.
2 Corinthians 2:14 "Thanks be to God, who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place."
Romans 8:37 "In all these things, we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us."
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."
Now if that doesn't light a fire in your spirit and rejuvenate you to get up and get out into the world with boldness and confidence for and in our Great, Almighty, and Sovereign God, I don't know what will!
"The great commission says make disciples of all nations.
Have we even made them in our own nation?
Come on Christians!
Missions exist because worship doesn't.
People don't worship the God who made them.
We're ambassadors.
Let's go!" ~ Lecrae
LET'S GO! We will OVERWHELMINGLY conquer!
Lord, make us alert and aware, but never fearful! To You be all honor and glory and praise forever and ever!
Oh, that we would always live with the boldness and confidence that we are overwhelmingly conquerors through Jesus Christ. That we would fully comprehend and be aware of the fact that He manifests in us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place! That we would live with a continual God~awareness.
2 Corinthians 2:14 "Thanks be to God, who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place."
Romans 8:37 "In all these things, we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us."
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."
Now if that doesn't light a fire in your spirit and rejuvenate you to get up and get out into the world with boldness and confidence for and in our Great, Almighty, and Sovereign God, I don't know what will!
"The great commission says make disciples of all nations.
Have we even made them in our own nation?
Come on Christians!
Missions exist because worship doesn't.
People don't worship the God who made them.
We're ambassadors.
Let's go!" ~ Lecrae
LET'S GO! We will OVERWHELMINGLY conquer!
Lord, make us alert and aware, but never fearful! To You be all honor and glory and praise forever and ever!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Reality Check, Inc.
I am posting the Reality Check press release regarding the reports I'm sure you have heard in the media about the incident involving Tree Of Life, Reality Check in Fort Smith. Despite being notified of discrepancies in their reporting, some media has continued to fail to report that this incident has absolutely NO affiliation with Reality Check, Inc. of Lowell We need as many people as we can praying, calling the schools (Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville) and even the television stations supporting the Reality Check, Inc. program in a positive way! It is SO important! The Lord tells us in 2 Chron. 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
We are standing on confidence in Job 42:2, "No plan of Yours can be ruined!"
It's time to stand up and make some noise! :) If you will copy and paste our press release below into an email and send it out to others you know who would be very pro-active, we would appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your help!
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URGENT ALERT REGARDING FORMER FO SMITH COUNSELOR
This alert is in regards to the recent news reports and arrest of Tobias Lyons, former employee of Tree of Life Preventative Health Maintenance, Inc. Mr. Lyons was arrested on suspicion of ‘sexual indecency with a child’ charges, by the Fort Smith police on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Mr. Lyons was employed as a counselor for Tree of Life Preventative Health Maintenance, Inc.’s school programs in the River Valley.
Mr. Lyons has NEVER been connected to, nor worked for, the program, Reality Check, Inc. based out of Lowell, AR. There is no program connection or affiliation between Reality Check, Inc. and the program “Reality Check” supplied by Fort Smith and the river valley.
Reality Check, Inc. works very hard to build and maintain a trust with the schools, parents, and students that they partner with. Reality Check, Inc. requires stringent background checks and training for all of their instructors. They create safety precautions to ensure a responsible and secure environment for those involved in their program.
Reality Check, Inc. is a non-profit organization in Northwest Arkansas that serves Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Reality Check, Inc. teaches character skills that help guide individuals in making positive life choices. This year alone, Reality Check, Inc. has reached approximately 13,400+ students and adults. Reality Check, Inc. has a strong belief that youth armed with knowledge and skills can make positive choices for their future.
We are standing on confidence in Job 42:2, "No plan of Yours can be ruined!"
It's time to stand up and make some noise! :) If you will copy and paste our press release below into an email and send it out to others you know who would be very pro-active, we would appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your help!
************************************************************************************
URGENT ALERT REGARDING FORMER FO SMITH COUNSELOR
This alert is in regards to the recent news reports and arrest of Tobias Lyons, former employee of Tree of Life Preventative Health Maintenance, Inc. Mr. Lyons was arrested on suspicion of ‘sexual indecency with a child’ charges, by the Fort Smith police on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Mr. Lyons was employed as a counselor for Tree of Life Preventative Health Maintenance, Inc.’s school programs in the River Valley.
Mr. Lyons has NEVER been connected to, nor worked for, the program, Reality Check, Inc. based out of Lowell, AR. There is no program connection or affiliation between Reality Check, Inc. and the program “Reality Check” supplied by Fort Smith and the river valley.
Reality Check, Inc. works very hard to build and maintain a trust with the schools, parents, and students that they partner with. Reality Check, Inc. requires stringent background checks and training for all of their instructors. They create safety precautions to ensure a responsible and secure environment for those involved in their program.
Reality Check, Inc. is a non-profit organization in Northwest Arkansas that serves Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Reality Check, Inc. teaches character skills that help guide individuals in making positive life choices. This year alone, Reality Check, Inc. has reached approximately 13,400+ students and adults. Reality Check, Inc. has a strong belief that youth armed with knowledge and skills can make positive choices for their future.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Feeling Yucky
Apparently, Hunter's illness has spread to Braden and me. We are both home today just feeling yucky. Laundry needs to be done, rooms need to be cleaned, kitchen needs to be cleaned and dishes done, and floors need to be swept, but it looks like that's not going to be happening today. I think I'm going to curl up with my sick little buddy and watch a movie, or two or three.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
New Favorites
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Jesus, lover of my soul
All consuming fire is in Your gaze
Jesus, I want You to know
that I will follow You all of my days
No one else in history is like You
And history itself belongs to You
Oh Alpha and Omega you have loved me
And I will spend Eternity with You
It's all about You Jesus
and all this is for You
For your Glory and Your fame
It's not about me as if You should do things my way
You alone are God and I surrender
You alone are God
You alone are God and I surrender
You alone You alone
You alone are God and I surrender
to Your ways
Healer
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You
I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You
I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You Hold Me Now
On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fear is swept away
In the light of your embrace
When Your love is all I need
And forever I am free
Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there's a greater day
There's a hope that never fails
When Your name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your Name
I'm believing for the day
When the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness, no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
For eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your name
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
Jesus, lover of my soul
All consuming fire is in Your gaze
Jesus, I want You to know
that I will follow You all of my days
No one else in history is like You
And history itself belongs to You
Oh Alpha and Omega you have loved me
And I will spend Eternity with You
It's all about You Jesus
and all this is for You
For your Glory and Your fame
It's not about me as if You should do things my way
You alone are God and I surrender
You alone are God
You alone are God and I surrender
You alone You alone
You alone are God and I surrender
to Your ways
Healer
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You
I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You
I trust in You
I believe You're my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus, You're all I need
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You Hold Me Now
On that day when I see
All that You have for me
When I see You face to face
There surrounded by Your grace
All my fear is swept away
In the light of your embrace
When Your love is all I need
And forever I am free
Where the streets are made of gold
In Your presence healed and whole
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
In this life I will stand
Through my joy and my pain
Knowing there's a greater day
There's a hope that never fails
When Your name is lifted high
And forever praises rise
For the glory of Your Name
I'm believing for the day
When the wars and violence cease
All creation lives in peace
Let the songs of heaven rise to you alone
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness, no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
For eternity
All my heart will give
All the glory to Your name
No weeping, no hurt or pain
No suffering You hold me now
You hold me now
No darkness no sick or lame
No hiding You hold me now,
You hold me now
Friday, October 2, 2009
God's Timing
I having to remind myself constantly today of Isaiah 55:9 “ For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts"
I had an appointment today that I was sure was God arranged! I was going to go pop popcorn all day at the boys school with a woman that the circumstances around me knowing her might be called coincidence, but I know better than that! I know that the Lord has placed me in her path for a reason and I was convinced that today would be the day that I could talk to her about Him.
However.......
Wednesday, Hunter came home from Awana not feeling well and by Thursday was running a high fever. He was home all day yesterday, one sick little boy, sleeping off and on. Today he woke up still running a low grade fever. He is feeling much better, but obviously couldn't go to school today with a fever. I'm not complaining, quite the contrary! Hunter has never been this sick without having asthma flair up to the point of hospitalization. Lee and I have prayed and prayed over him that God would protect him from all the upper-respiratory junk going around, that this fever wouldn't trigger his asthma. And it hasn't!!!!! Our God is good!! So I'm not complaining, I am so very grateful!
But that said, I am disappointed that I couldn't go pop popcorn today. I was SO sure that was a God arranged appointment. But He reminds me all the time that His ways are much higher than mine and His thoughts much higher than my thoughts! I am reminded once again that God is not always "logical" to the human mind. He sees the whole picture, so we must trust Him in our day to day desicions and choices. I still know I have been placed in this woman's path for a purpose, I just need to be patient and wait on the Lord to arrange it all! And when He does, I will be ready!
I had an appointment today that I was sure was God arranged! I was going to go pop popcorn all day at the boys school with a woman that the circumstances around me knowing her might be called coincidence, but I know better than that! I know that the Lord has placed me in her path for a reason and I was convinced that today would be the day that I could talk to her about Him.
However.......
Wednesday, Hunter came home from Awana not feeling well and by Thursday was running a high fever. He was home all day yesterday, one sick little boy, sleeping off and on. Today he woke up still running a low grade fever. He is feeling much better, but obviously couldn't go to school today with a fever. I'm not complaining, quite the contrary! Hunter has never been this sick without having asthma flair up to the point of hospitalization. Lee and I have prayed and prayed over him that God would protect him from all the upper-respiratory junk going around, that this fever wouldn't trigger his asthma. And it hasn't!!!!! Our God is good!! So I'm not complaining, I am so very grateful!
But that said, I am disappointed that I couldn't go pop popcorn today. I was SO sure that was a God arranged appointment. But He reminds me all the time that His ways are much higher than mine and His thoughts much higher than my thoughts! I am reminded once again that God is not always "logical" to the human mind. He sees the whole picture, so we must trust Him in our day to day desicions and choices. I still know I have been placed in this woman's path for a purpose, I just need to be patient and wait on the Lord to arrange it all! And when He does, I will be ready!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Who Can Satisfy? None But Jesus!
Tonight is Ladies Bible Study at Lakeside, "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed". It has been great so far! We are starting at 5:30 tonight with praise and worship. As Aimee and I played through several songs and prayed about what God wanted us to sing, these two songs just jumped out. I wanted to post the songs so that you could maybe join with us today in praise to our AWESOME and most FAITHFUL God! I know that the LORD is great, that our God is far greater than all gods! (Psalm 135:5)
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