Hebrews 12:1-9 (King James Version)
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
5And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
Monday, July 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
How close is your relationship with God?
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
-Daniel 6:10
Daniel had been praying on his knees giving thanks to God three times a day everyday long before the law was written to forbid it. It didn't phase Daniel in the least bit to stop his habit even after he knew the law had been signed forbidding praying to anyone but king Darius. And the consequence for disobeying king Darius' law was to be thrown into a lion's den! So what happened to daniel when with the lions? Let's read on.
Verse 22: My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Innocency was found in Daniel because he had not denied the one true God. The lions' mouths were shut so that they could do no hurt. Oh that we would walk this close of a relationship with God! But oh wait, what if these were baby lions who could barely do no hurt?
Verse 24: And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.
Ouch!! Jesus said he would never leave nor forsake us. May we do the same! Let us never leave nor forsake our God! Walk with Him. Talk with Him. Have that close relationship with God so that you too will stand strong in your faith knowing that there's NOTHING to fear but God himself! Remember God IS love and perfect love cast out all fear! I'll leave you with these two verses:
Ezekiel 22:25
There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
-Daniel 6:10
Daniel had been praying on his knees giving thanks to God three times a day everyday long before the law was written to forbid it. It didn't phase Daniel in the least bit to stop his habit even after he knew the law had been signed forbidding praying to anyone but king Darius. And the consequence for disobeying king Darius' law was to be thrown into a lion's den! So what happened to daniel when with the lions? Let's read on.
Verse 22: My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Innocency was found in Daniel because he had not denied the one true God. The lions' mouths were shut so that they could do no hurt. Oh that we would walk this close of a relationship with God! But oh wait, what if these were baby lions who could barely do no hurt?
Verse 24: And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.
Ouch!! Jesus said he would never leave nor forsake us. May we do the same! Let us never leave nor forsake our God! Walk with Him. Talk with Him. Have that close relationship with God so that you too will stand strong in your faith knowing that there's NOTHING to fear but God himself! Remember God IS love and perfect love cast out all fear! I'll leave you with these two verses:
Ezekiel 22:25
There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Pigs in Pain and Low Flying Planes
What is that title about? Well if it isn't obvious to you, it has everything to do with a disease that has been widespread through our country's media. With all the recent talk about swine flu, it makes one to wonder what ever happened to all the talk about bird flu. Does the media disease make anyone else sick?
Oh and low flying planes? Don't tell me you didn't hear of that one! Well many probably didn't hear about it since I don't think it was nearly as widespread as the pigs. But it's true. I searched it out on youtube myself. On monday, april 27th 2009 a low flying plane was spotted over NYC skies.
It was a photo shoot of an air force one plane! And apparently not even the mayor of NYC knew about it til AFTER the event. They say that some buildings were even evacuated during this supposedly "photo op" flyover. I even saw one video of people running in fear. And apparently our own prez knew nothing about it!
So which is more frightening to you? Reports of swine flu or the fact that Our own president can't keep up with his planes?!? Post me some comments!
Oh and low flying planes? Don't tell me you didn't hear of that one! Well many probably didn't hear about it since I don't think it was nearly as widespread as the pigs. But it's true. I searched it out on youtube myself. On monday, april 27th 2009 a low flying plane was spotted over NYC skies.
It was a photo shoot of an air force one plane! And apparently not even the mayor of NYC knew about it til AFTER the event. They say that some buildings were even evacuated during this supposedly "photo op" flyover. I even saw one video of people running in fear. And apparently our own prez knew nothing about it!
So which is more frightening to you? Reports of swine flu or the fact that Our own president can't keep up with his planes?!? Post me some comments!
It's official, I'm LAZY!
A whole month without blogging?!?? Yes! Busy? Sometimes. Working? sometimes. Lazy? All too often!! I find the same thing happens when it comes to reading the bible. I'm gonna do better from now on though. The same thing also happens when it comes to keeping my house clean. I'm gonna do better with that too! Today is a new day, a fresh start.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Camp Out 2009!
Ah, the wonderful spring time! This past week was my oldest daughter, Karalynn's spring break. She wanted to do something fun during her time off from school so I decided to take her and my other two daughters camping. This was my youngest, Gabriella's very first time going camping! We took Kara on her first camping trip at age three and Gabriella's not far from as she will be three this year so I figured this would be fun for her. Let me note though that I did this of my own will and completely by myself so it was just ME and my THREE daughters!
We left plenty early during the day and got to our campsite just in time to have lunch. I set everyhting up on the picnic table and we all enjoyed our PB&J sandwiches. I gathered up some wood for our camp fire while the girls finished their lunch and then we got our tent set up. I was glad that we got there early as most of the other camp sites filled up quick during the evening. Since we had all afternoon, we took a short hike down a trail close to where our site was. We made it all the way down the hill until we came to a sign that pointed left and right. Instead of picking a direction we decided to hike back up the hill to our starting point!
We played some card games in our tent and played the 'quiet game' to see who could be quiet the longest in hopes that we MIGHT actually get some nap time in but alas, no, my kids ended up playing more in and outside the tent as it came time to start the fire and get ready for cooking hot dogs. We enjoyed our dinner and later enjoyed making some smores just as it was finally getting dark. My girls put on their own little show where each one sang a song by the fire and I had to pick who would remain and who would be out. Kinda like american idol I guess. I ended up picking Gabriella as the winner. Watch the video to find out why! What an awesome ending to my day!!
Well it WAS awesome until about 12:37 AM. Gabby's first trip to the rest room. Thankfully I was within site of the restroom only 2 sites down. I learned my lesson from when I took Lacy on her first trip to make sure I camped near the rest rooms! We get all snug in the tent again til about an hour later and Gab's gotta go again. I decide to keep my shoes on this time and just lay on top of my sleeping bag so I'll be ready to get up AGAIN if need be but it's cold by now. Was supposed to be low of 44 but it ended up going down to at least 39 degrees! I couldn't sleep even with my two coats on over the rest of my clothes. I also started feeling sick like I needed to puke. So not only did I make a few more trips to the rest room with Gabriella, but I also made a few of my own! I never got any more sleep until between 5 and 6AM! Needless to say as soon as it was light outside, I threw everything in the back of the van without folding up anything(it's still there too) and we headed home!
But wait! ...I felt better now! It was nice and sunny out and was warming up! We stopped off at a few places along the parkway on our way home and even ended up going to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. So all in all, it was a very enjoyable camping trip except between the hours of 1 and 6 AM!!
We left plenty early during the day and got to our campsite just in time to have lunch. I set everyhting up on the picnic table and we all enjoyed our PB&J sandwiches. I gathered up some wood for our camp fire while the girls finished their lunch and then we got our tent set up. I was glad that we got there early as most of the other camp sites filled up quick during the evening. Since we had all afternoon, we took a short hike down a trail close to where our site was. We made it all the way down the hill until we came to a sign that pointed left and right. Instead of picking a direction we decided to hike back up the hill to our starting point!
We played some card games in our tent and played the 'quiet game' to see who could be quiet the longest in hopes that we MIGHT actually get some nap time in but alas, no, my kids ended up playing more in and outside the tent as it came time to start the fire and get ready for cooking hot dogs. We enjoyed our dinner and later enjoyed making some smores just as it was finally getting dark. My girls put on their own little show where each one sang a song by the fire and I had to pick who would remain and who would be out. Kinda like american idol I guess. I ended up picking Gabriella as the winner. Watch the video to find out why! What an awesome ending to my day!!
Well it WAS awesome until about 12:37 AM. Gabby's first trip to the rest room. Thankfully I was within site of the restroom only 2 sites down. I learned my lesson from when I took Lacy on her first trip to make sure I camped near the rest rooms! We get all snug in the tent again til about an hour later and Gab's gotta go again. I decide to keep my shoes on this time and just lay on top of my sleeping bag so I'll be ready to get up AGAIN if need be but it's cold by now. Was supposed to be low of 44 but it ended up going down to at least 39 degrees! I couldn't sleep even with my two coats on over the rest of my clothes. I also started feeling sick like I needed to puke. So not only did I make a few more trips to the rest room with Gabriella, but I also made a few of my own! I never got any more sleep until between 5 and 6AM! Needless to say as soon as it was light outside, I threw everything in the back of the van without folding up anything(it's still there too) and we headed home!
But wait! ...I felt better now! It was nice and sunny out and was warming up! We stopped off at a few places along the parkway on our way home and even ended up going to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. So all in all, it was a very enjoyable camping trip except between the hours of 1 and 6 AM!!
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Psalm 127:3-5
Friday, April 10, 2009
My how time flies
Looks like i haven't posted anything since march 27th. That's over 2 weeks! My how time flies!! We'll I do wish to post about my recent camping trip soon. I have some video to go along with my post but i've yet to get the video uploaded but it will be coming soon. Keep a look out for it!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Too Often, I Forget!
Too often I forget to 'be still and know.' How easy it seems to just go through each day forgetting to even spend one minute in silence alone with God. If we'll be still, open our hearts, and listen.. really listen, ..then we just might hear.
Today I was reading where my bible happened to be opened to. Jeremiah chapters 8, 9 and 10. I came upon this verse and thought it very fitting to go along with a new video I had been wanting to do. The verse is Jeremiah 10:13 but let me start reading a little before that:
But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. -Jeremiah 10:10-13
My Lord is Near Me All the Time: words and tune Forest Park, Barbara Fowler Gaultney, 1960.
Today I was reading where my bible happened to be opened to. Jeremiah chapters 8, 9 and 10. I came upon this verse and thought it very fitting to go along with a new video I had been wanting to do. The verse is Jeremiah 10:13 but let me start reading a little before that:
But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. -Jeremiah 10:10-13
My Lord is Near Me All the Time: words and tune Forest Park, Barbara Fowler Gaultney, 1960.
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