I posted a prayer request for Sheila a couple of weeks ago. Here's an update to help us pray more specifically.
"I had written you a few weeks ago asking for prayer. Today I am asking for specific prayer. As it stated in Matthew 18:19 makes it very clear, when two on Earth agree our God does hear. I have also asked my bible study ladies to pray for this also.
Please pray for financial freedom for the Lord to provide needs and to become debt free. Also, please pray for healing and salvation for Gene (husband) and Niece (Maggie).
We have agreed to pray for this daily.
Please join us in this prayer and I know that the Lord will provide. He always has taken care of me and I know that this will be a show of faith to those who doubt that the Lord is still very active in our lives and really does care."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Update On Travis
If you've been praying for our nephew, Travis, I want to thank you! As of a couple of days ago he had been transferred to a regular room and the doctors had said Travis was a "miracle!" To God be the glory!
You know, I've been around these type miracles all of my life. I've not only seen God touch others, I've also experienced His mighty power first-hand and it still amazes me to see the things that God does! I can't imagine anyone thinking that being a Christian is boring. Every day is an adventure and I believe that we are on the threshold of something BIG that is going to show the world that God is real, His love is real, Jesus really died on the cross for our sins, He rose from the dead, and the day of miracles is far from being over!
It's late and I need to get to sleep, but I pray that God will fill your life with joy and that every need will be met. If I can pray for you, please, feel free to send me an email through my profile.
You know, I've been around these type miracles all of my life. I've not only seen God touch others, I've also experienced His mighty power first-hand and it still amazes me to see the things that God does! I can't imagine anyone thinking that being a Christian is boring. Every day is an adventure and I believe that we are on the threshold of something BIG that is going to show the world that God is real, His love is real, Jesus really died on the cross for our sins, He rose from the dead, and the day of miracles is far from being over!
It's late and I need to get to sleep, but I pray that God will fill your life with joy and that every need will be met. If I can pray for you, please, feel free to send me an email through my profile.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Emergency Prayer Request
Please, pray for our nephew, Travis. He was stabbed last night and is in critical condition. He's about as skinny as my finger, and the knife (or whatever object was used) went through him from front to back. He lost his spleen, 75% of his pancreas, part of his liver, and had to receive 4 pints of blood...Doctors have said that it will take a "Divine miracle" for him to pull through. Thank God that HE is still doing those type things!!
Thank you for praying, and I'll update as soon as I find out more.
Thank you for praying, and I'll update as soon as I find out more.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Need A Laugh?
I got this list a couple of years ago in an email and just rediscovered it today. If you need a good laugh, there's nothing quite like the innocence of children to provide it.
SCIENCE TEST ANSWERS
Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.
Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.
Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow.
Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.
Q: What are steroids?
A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.
Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.
Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.
Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? (e.g., abdomen.)
A: The body is consisted into three parts - the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.
Q: What is the fibula?
A: A small lie
Q: What does "varicose" mean?
A: Nearby.
Q: Give the meaning of the term "Caesarean Section."
A: The Caesarean Section is a district in Rome .
Q: What does the word "benign" mean?'
A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.
SCIENCE TEST ANSWERS
Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.
Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.
Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow.
Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.
Q: What are steroids?
A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.
Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.
Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.
Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? (e.g., abdomen.)
A: The body is consisted into three parts - the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.
Q: What is the fibula?
A: A small lie
Q: What does "varicose" mean?
A: Nearby.
Q: Give the meaning of the term "Caesarean Section."
A: The Caesarean Section is a district in Rome .
Q: What does the word "benign" mean?'
A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.
Monday, April 20, 2009
I'm Still Here
You know what they say, "The best laid plans of mice and men..." My plan to update daily, or at least every other day, was put on the shelf for awhile due to farming and internet problems.
If you've never tried working a farm, let me just tell you that it is a whole new experience. Technically, I knew what to expect when we moved back here but I had become so used to my daily 9-6 routine that I lost all concept of farm life. What a stark reminder when the days started early and continued until after dark. It's not always like that, but there were some things that we needed to help Mom and Dad catch up on so it required more intense work than usual. A couple of fences needed to be fixed, the garden needed to be tilled, the garden fence needed to be built, the list just goes on. Needless to say, it has been busy and FUN! I've enjoyed the exercise and the fresh air and I can officially say that I am a redneck. The sun has made sure that I acquired that distinguishing characteristic. It has been wonderful, so far, but the lack of defined hours has left me feeling somewhat frazzled when it comes to getting things ready for church.
As of Easter Sunday, I am the Minister of Music/Adult Sunday School Teacher at Spirit Life Worship Center. It's a small, but growing church just a couple of miles from our house. I've been encouraged by what's been happening there! The pastor and his wife are truly Godly people who spend time seeking God's will instead of trying to do things according to their own. I don't think I've met a man who knows and can quote Scripture like him. (Of course, there's Jack Van Impe but I haven't actually met him.) I also have to brag on Jaden, too. He is our drummer! God has definitely given him a gift, because he has never had a lesson but can do more than just keep a beat. He feels it and puts his heart into it every time! I'm so proud of him!!!
Oh, I mentioned intenet problems. Where do I begin? We have digital phone service through our ISP and are supposed to have the fastest service available. At least, that's what we're paying for. Unfortunately, there have been some technical issues at the company so our internet connection has been sketchy. Since the phone uses the internet to operate, it has been affected as well. They're working on it and it's a little better, but it's still only about a third as fast as it should be. Hopefully, they will have that fixed this week.
I know this has been a long post, but I needed to catch up. If you subscribe to the RSS feed, it will notify you when I post again, which I plan to do much more frequently! I probably shouldn't have said that because, "The best laid plans..."
If you've never tried working a farm, let me just tell you that it is a whole new experience. Technically, I knew what to expect when we moved back here but I had become so used to my daily 9-6 routine that I lost all concept of farm life. What a stark reminder when the days started early and continued until after dark. It's not always like that, but there were some things that we needed to help Mom and Dad catch up on so it required more intense work than usual. A couple of fences needed to be fixed, the garden needed to be tilled, the garden fence needed to be built, the list just goes on. Needless to say, it has been busy and FUN! I've enjoyed the exercise and the fresh air and I can officially say that I am a redneck. The sun has made sure that I acquired that distinguishing characteristic. It has been wonderful, so far, but the lack of defined hours has left me feeling somewhat frazzled when it comes to getting things ready for church.
As of Easter Sunday, I am the Minister of Music/Adult Sunday School Teacher at Spirit Life Worship Center. It's a small, but growing church just a couple of miles from our house. I've been encouraged by what's been happening there! The pastor and his wife are truly Godly people who spend time seeking God's will instead of trying to do things according to their own. I don't think I've met a man who knows and can quote Scripture like him. (Of course, there's Jack Van Impe but I haven't actually met him.) I also have to brag on Jaden, too. He is our drummer! God has definitely given him a gift, because he has never had a lesson but can do more than just keep a beat. He feels it and puts his heart into it every time! I'm so proud of him!!!
Oh, I mentioned intenet problems. Where do I begin? We have digital phone service through our ISP and are supposed to have the fastest service available. At least, that's what we're paying for. Unfortunately, there have been some technical issues at the company so our internet connection has been sketchy. Since the phone uses the internet to operate, it has been affected as well. They're working on it and it's a little better, but it's still only about a third as fast as it should be. Hopefully, they will have that fixed this week.
I know this has been a long post, but I needed to catch up. If you subscribe to the RSS feed, it will notify you when I post again, which I plan to do much more frequently! I probably shouldn't have said that because, "The best laid plans..."
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Prayer Request
I got an email from Sheila who would like us to pray. Here's her request.
"Please keep my family in your prayers. We are experiencing financial issues like most of lower middle class families. I am having a real hard time trusting God to take care of me. I know that He will because He always does. He has never let me down - I guess the weight of the world is settling on my shoulders. I trust Him with my eternal life and my family but for some reason I am just not letting go of this."
This is a tough area to let go of sometimes. Please, join me in praying for Sheila and her family.
"Please keep my family in your prayers. We are experiencing financial issues like most of lower middle class families. I am having a real hard time trusting God to take care of me. I know that He will because He always does. He has never let me down - I guess the weight of the world is settling on my shoulders. I trust Him with my eternal life and my family but for some reason I am just not letting go of this."
This is a tough area to let go of sometimes. Please, join me in praying for Sheila and her family.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Difference
Whether we call it Easter, Resurrection Day or something else, it all points to the difference. The difference that set Christianity apart from any other religion on Earth. We serve a risen Savior! In fact, the whole series of events that we remember this week are unique.
From Christ's birth, betrayal, trial, whipping, crucifixion and resurrection, you won't find a greater display of love from any other "religious leader." I put that in quotes, because I don't believe that Jesus is just a religious leader. He is definitely, without a doubt, THE Son of God! The point is, you won't find that any other religious leader went through the same ordeal and you certainly wouldn't find the same ending! Only THE Son of God, Jesus, could rise from the dead. That's what makes the difference. So why am I blogging about something so obvious? Remembrance!
We can get so focused on the life we are living that we forget about the life that God has prepared for us, and it's all because of the events that we remember this week. The sad thing is, even this week can become routine. Church events, family gatherings, commercialism...all of these things work together to distract us from the true meaning of Easter (or Resurrection Day.) It helps to have a reminder to jar us out of our mental fog and refocus our attention on the act of unselfish love that Jesus displayed.
The difference is love. The difference is sacrifice. The difference is life, and that is exactly what Jesus gave us. We can have eternal life through Jesus, and it's because of the difference...Jesus is ALIVE!
From Christ's birth, betrayal, trial, whipping, crucifixion and resurrection, you won't find a greater display of love from any other "religious leader." I put that in quotes, because I don't believe that Jesus is just a religious leader. He is definitely, without a doubt, THE Son of God! The point is, you won't find that any other religious leader went through the same ordeal and you certainly wouldn't find the same ending! Only THE Son of God, Jesus, could rise from the dead. That's what makes the difference. So why am I blogging about something so obvious? Remembrance!
We can get so focused on the life we are living that we forget about the life that God has prepared for us, and it's all because of the events that we remember this week. The sad thing is, even this week can become routine. Church events, family gatherings, commercialism...all of these things work together to distract us from the true meaning of Easter (or Resurrection Day.) It helps to have a reminder to jar us out of our mental fog and refocus our attention on the act of unselfish love that Jesus displayed.
The difference is love. The difference is sacrifice. The difference is life, and that is exactly what Jesus gave us. We can have eternal life through Jesus, and it's because of the difference...Jesus is ALIVE!
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