These guys are awesome in my book. It is so fascinating to see three distinct personalities emerge as they get older. What a priveledge that God entrusted these lives to me. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
20080415
My Kids AMAZE me!!!
These guys are awesome in my book. It is so fascinating to see three distinct personalities emerge as they get older. What a priveledge that God entrusted these lives to me. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
20080413
STICKTOITIVENESS Part 2
Here is a definition from Webster for sticktoitiveness...
Main Entry: sticktoitiveness
Part of Speech: n
Definition: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness
It is a word.For me, it is one of the most ridiculously hard things to do...not necessarily sticking with something, but knowing when to stick and when to quit.
Check james 1:12...
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
I heard a GREAT message this morning at Lifepoint in Gainesville, GA--It really hit home for me. Simple. To the point. Easy. Yet easy to miss. The Pastor was talking about what to do when we get to a fork in the road...you know--decision making. He used the analogy of an extension cord being all tangled up. He basically said that we can't untangle it all at once...we need to look at one knot at a time (or else we will lose hope). One step at a time...BE IN THE WORD (our map)...BE IN PRAYER(communication/relationship)...FAST, and be READY for what God has.
My spin: You can't possibly know if you are making the correct decision unless you are doing the steps...faithfully---THEN God will really reveal things to you that you would NEVER EVER expect.
I am making a 30 day commitment to my wife and family as we pray through some "forks" in our road. My prayer now is for my family to breathe together as one.
Thanks for reading my longer than average post (of which I only typed 1/99th of what ran through my head...Good night!!
Main Entry: sticktoitiveness
Part of Speech: n
Definition: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness
It is a word.For me, it is one of the most ridiculously hard things to do...not necessarily sticking with something, but knowing when to stick and when to quit.
Check james 1:12...
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
I heard a GREAT message this morning at Lifepoint in Gainesville, GA--It really hit home for me. Simple. To the point. Easy. Yet easy to miss. The Pastor was talking about what to do when we get to a fork in the road...you know--decision making. He used the analogy of an extension cord being all tangled up. He basically said that we can't untangle it all at once...we need to look at one knot at a time (or else we will lose hope). One step at a time...BE IN THE WORD (our map)...BE IN PRAYER(communication/relationship)...FAST, and be READY for what God has.
My spin: You can't possibly know if you are making the correct decision unless you are doing the steps...faithfully---THEN God will really reveal things to you that you would NEVER EVER expect.
I am making a 30 day commitment to my wife and family as we pray through some "forks" in our road. My prayer now is for my family to breathe together as one.
Thanks for reading my longer than average post (of which I only typed 1/99th of what ran through my head...Good night!!
20080401
Sticktoitiveness Pt. 1
From James 1 in The Message:
2-4Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
5-8If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
I am focusing on the don't try to get out of anything prematurely part, and trying to apply that to my current decisions...more on this next time. Be BLESSED!!
2-4Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
5-8If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
I am focusing on the don't try to get out of anything prematurely part, and trying to apply that to my current decisions...more on this next time. Be BLESSED!!
20080330
20080329
Too Quiet...
My brain is trying desperately to catch up with my spirit. Obviously I have taken a sabbatical from the blogosphere, but things are becoming a bit clearer--or perhaps I am getting better at seeing through the fog. I am well rested, and almost back to 100% health. My family is on the upswing as well (sickness/surgery/doctors). Thanks for all who have prayed for us!!
NOW... I am praying for what is next!! There is a big question mark in my head as I wait for God to reveal to us his next step. I've been ready. Waiting. Patiently(I wish). I hope to blog again with more frequency as time marches on...
:)
NOW... I am praying for what is next!! There is a big question mark in my head as I wait for God to reveal to us his next step. I've been ready. Waiting. Patiently(I wish). I hope to blog again with more frequency as time marches on...
:)
20071229
JOY KICK!!
From John 16 (The Message):
23-24"This is what I want you to do: Ask the Father for whatever is in keeping with the things I've revealed to you. Ask in my name, according to my will, and he'll most certainly give it to you. Your joy will be a river overflowing its banks!
I am ready for what God has for me next!!
23-24"This is what I want you to do: Ask the Father for whatever is in keeping with the things I've revealed to you. Ask in my name, according to my will, and he'll most certainly give it to you. Your joy will be a river overflowing its banks!
I am ready for what God has for me next!!
20071227
20071224
Norad Santa Tracking was COOL!!
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm
I loved it...(even called the toll free number).
We took the kids to see a live nativity tonight...they really enjoyed the experience. I think it helped bring the reality of the Christmas Story to life for them.
Merry Christmas...God Bless!!
I loved it...(even called the toll free number).
We took the kids to see a live nativity tonight...they really enjoyed the experience. I think it helped bring the reality of the Christmas Story to life for them.
Merry Christmas...God Bless!!
20071222
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