Showing posts with label scripture and a snapshot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scripture and a snapshot. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
my God-moment at Food Lion
{birdhouse on a tree in our backyard}
Last weekend, Clint headed up a yard sale at the school to clear out the warehouse that they are turning into a gym. It as a big success. He asked me to take some of the leftovers that didn't sell to Goodwill on Sunday. I was going to go to the closest one near us, but I kept feeling like I should take the stuff (a crib, some TVs, clothes, and cds/movies) to a Goodwill that was further away. When, I got there, I was disappointed to find out that they didn't take cribs that dropped down on the side or TVs that were older than ten years old. (Clint had spent a long time loading up the van, and I felt bad for him that he had wasted his time.)
I decided to go grocery shopping at the Food Lion that was right next door to the Goodwill. As I was checking out, I discovered that my cashier was newly pregnant, so I asked her, "You don't happen to need a crib, do you?" She said no. But, then, a voice from behind me said, "I do." I turned around and saw a woman in her early 40's with two older boys behind me in line.
It turned that this sweet woman, Lisa, was about 13 weeks pregnant. She recently remarried, and this baby was a surprise. Her older children were not that excited about it. But you could tell she was so happy about this new baby.
We walked out to my van (her car was parked just two away from me!) and I showed her the crib. She got tears in her eyes. She said, "Oh my gosh! It's a small crib! I can't believe it. We just moved into a mobile home, and we haven't been able to find a crib small enough to fit inside. This one is going to fit perfectly!"
Her boys loaded up the crib into their car. And as they were doing that, I asked her if I could pray for her and her baby. Right there in the Food Lion parking lot, I put my hand on her shoulder and asked God to bless her pregnancy and the life of that new baby.
When I finished praying, I looked at her and tears were running down her cheeks. I told her that she should receive that gift as a gift straight from God to her. He set the whole thing up. I wasn't going to go to that Goodwill. I was gonna go to one closer to my house. And Goodwill wouldn't take the crib. And she got in line behind me at the grocery store. And the checkout girl told me she was pregnant, which led me to asking her if she wanted a crib. All of those little factors had to come together perfectly so that I could give Lisa that crib!!
God is in the details.
And that He will take care of them and supply all of their needs!
Can I get a HALLELUJAH?!
I've got an awesome story to tell y'all!
Last weekend, Clint headed up a yard sale at the school to clear out the warehouse that they are turning into a gym. It as a big success. He asked me to take some of the leftovers that didn't sell to Goodwill on Sunday. I was going to go to the closest one near us, but I kept feeling like I should take the stuff (a crib, some TVs, clothes, and cds/movies) to a Goodwill that was further away. When, I got there, I was disappointed to find out that they didn't take cribs that dropped down on the side or TVs that were older than ten years old. (Clint had spent a long time loading up the van, and I felt bad for him that he had wasted his time.)
I decided to go grocery shopping at the Food Lion that was right next door to the Goodwill. As I was checking out, I discovered that my cashier was newly pregnant, so I asked her, "You don't happen to need a crib, do you?" She said no. But, then, a voice from behind me said, "I do." I turned around and saw a woman in her early 40's with two older boys behind me in line.
It turned that this sweet woman, Lisa, was about 13 weeks pregnant. She recently remarried, and this baby was a surprise. Her older children were not that excited about it. But you could tell she was so happy about this new baby.
We walked out to my van (her car was parked just two away from me!) and I showed her the crib. She got tears in her eyes. She said, "Oh my gosh! It's a small crib! I can't believe it. We just moved into a mobile home, and we haven't been able to find a crib small enough to fit inside. This one is going to fit perfectly!"
Her boys loaded up the crib into their car. And as they were doing that, I asked her if I could pray for her and her baby. Right there in the Food Lion parking lot, I put my hand on her shoulder and asked God to bless her pregnancy and the life of that new baby.
When I finished praying, I looked at her and tears were running down her cheeks. I told her that she should receive that gift as a gift straight from God to her. He set the whole thing up. I wasn't going to go to that Goodwill. I was gonna go to one closer to my house. And Goodwill wouldn't take the crib. And she got in line behind me at the grocery store. And the checkout girl told me she was pregnant, which led me to asking her if she wanted a crib. All of those little factors had to come together perfectly so that I could give Lisa that crib!!
God is in the details.
He set it all up to bless a new mom who needed a crib.
To let her know that she is not alone.
That He cares for her.
And her baby.
And that He will take care of them and supply all of their needs!
(linking up here:)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
deliverance
This scripture sums it all up for me these days.
The Lord has been my Helper. My Deliverer. My Strength.
He has carried me through this trial.
And I am so happy to say that it is almost over.
After two weeks of pain, two surgeries, one CT scan,
two catheters, one stint, three KUB xrays,
lots of narcotics which meant having to abruptly wean my baby boy,
and lots of crying...
I started passing kidney stones yesterday afternoon.
I've got about fifteen pieces collected in a little pill bottle.
And I feel so. much. better.
I was able to put my children to bed last night by myself.
I even got to hold my baby, sing him a lullaby beside his crib,
and put him in his crib - all by myself.
I took a shower this morning and got dressed in actual clothes today. Not pajamas.
I woke up this morning with a song on my heart. One I haven't listened to years.
I played it a little while ago, and the tears started falling.
I raised my hands high up in the air and worshiped the Lord.
He is faithful.
I want to encourage you to take five minutes for yourself today and listen to this song.
Let the words wash over you.
Give your burdens to Jesus.
He will never put more on you than you can bear!
The Lord has been my Helper. My Deliverer. My Strength.
He has carried me through this trial.
And I am so happy to say that it is almost over.
After two weeks of pain, two surgeries, one CT scan,
two catheters, one stint, three KUB xrays,
lots of narcotics which meant having to abruptly wean my baby boy,
and lots of crying...
I started passing kidney stones yesterday afternoon.
I've got about fifteen pieces collected in a little pill bottle.
And I feel so. much. better.
I was able to put my children to bed last night by myself.
I even got to hold my baby, sing him a lullaby beside his crib,
and put him in his crib - all by myself.
I took a shower this morning and got dressed in actual clothes today. Not pajamas.
I woke up this morning with a song on my heart. One I haven't listened to years.
I played it a little while ago, and the tears started falling.
I raised my hands high up in the air and worshiped the Lord.
He is faithful.
I want to encourage you to take five minutes for yourself today and listen to this song.
Let the words wash over you.
Give your burdens to Jesus.
He will never put more on you than you can bear!
(linking up here:)
Friday, January 13, 2012
bread of life
I dusted off my bread maker last night. It had been several years since I had used it. (I got it at a yard sale soon after I got married.) Anyway, I found an easy recipe for basic bread and made it last night. It was so easy to do, and best of all, my house smelled amazing. The smell of freshly baked bread is one of my absolute favorite aromas!
Simple White Bread II Recipe (for your bread maker)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
A late night snack of toast with butter and strawberry jam.
Heavenly!
(and don't you love my new vintage plate?
I got it the other day at Goodwill for 29 cents. :))
I got it the other day at Goodwill for 29 cents. :))
I couldn't help but think of this scripture as I was waiting for the bread to be finished baking. My house smelled so good, and I could understand why Jesus compared Himself to bread.
And His words are so true - He really does satisfy!
As I was writing this post this morning, I remembered an old song that I used to sing with a traveling singing group when I was in my early twenties. The words are really beautiful!
(When I looked up the song on youtube, I felt pretty old!
The photo of the CD is really dated. :) But, it's still a good song!)
And His words are so true - He really does satisfy!
As I was writing this post this morning, I remembered an old song that I used to sing with a traveling singing group when I was in my early twenties. The words are really beautiful!
(When I looked up the song on youtube, I felt pretty old!
The photo of the CD is really dated. :) But, it's still a good song!)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
a kiss
joseph at the playground on friday
(he did this on his own, no prompting from mommy)
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
key to holiness
I gave myself a gift yesterday. A little antique key necklace. It was one of the ones that I made to sell at Harvest Fest. It was actually my favorite key of all of the thirty or so that I made. And I was surprised that it didn't sell, because I think that it is such a beautiful and unique antique key, don't you?!
God's been speaking to my heart lately about being holy. About raising the standard in my day to day life. It's so easy to get comfortable in your life. Especially when it's just you and the children alone in your house during the day (like it is for a lot of us stay-at-home moms). Since I've had a renter come into my house, a new level of accountability has also entered. It's not just me, myself, and I.
And with that, has come a new awareness in my heart to live more fully for God in my actions.
In what I spend my time doing.
In what I say and how I react to things everyday.
When I was cleaning the rust and dirt off of this little key, I began to notice two small letters on one side of the key. AS. And almost immediately, God brought this scripture to my memory:
"Be ye holy, AS I am holy."
So, with that, "The Key to Holiness", was born. A simple key dangling freely on a simple chain. A reminder to be ever mindful of my actions, thoughts, and words. And an encouragement from God that He will help me to be holy, as He is holy.
God's been speaking to my heart lately about being holy. About raising the standard in my day to day life. It's so easy to get comfortable in your life. Especially when it's just you and the children alone in your house during the day (like it is for a lot of us stay-at-home moms). Since I've had a renter come into my house, a new level of accountability has also entered. It's not just me, myself, and I.
And with that, has come a new awareness in my heart to live more fully for God in my actions.
In what I spend my time doing.
In what I say and how I react to things everyday.
When I was cleaning the rust and dirt off of this little key, I began to notice two small letters on one side of the key. AS. And almost immediately, God brought this scripture to my memory:
"Be ye holy, AS I am holy."
So, with that, "The Key to Holiness", was born. A simple key dangling freely on a simple chain. A reminder to be ever mindful of my actions, thoughts, and words. And an encouragement from God that He will help me to be holy, as He is holy.
Have a wonderful day, my friends!
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
that they might walk in the truth...
For some reason, when I saw this sweet photo of Clint and Robby that I took at his birthday party on Friday, I immediately thought of that scripture.
It's definitely a good verse to remember each day as we parent these five precious gifts from God. I hope and pray that they will grow up to be mighty warriors for Him!
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
radiant
the glorious rays of sunlight on the tip of the rose reminded me of this scripture
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
God is with you
The scripture choice today was inspired by my son Leo. This morning, the children and I were reading the story of Gideon defeating the Midianites.
After we talked about the story together, Leo told said to me, "This story reminds me of a Bible verse I learned in school."
And then, he quoted it aloud to all of us:
"God is with you wherever you go.
He will never leave you."
He will never leave you."
I am not sure what exact scripture reference is to what he quoted,
but I do know that it was a word from the Lord to me!
I love it when God uses my children to speak a word to my heart.
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
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