What a wonderful day today! My daughter, Marissa, was baptized today. What a wonderful feeling knowing your child is going to Heaven.
We also celebrated homecoming at Lakeview with Bro. Chet Johnson, Pastor of our sponsoring church Forest Grove, bringing the message. My mom, dad, sister and her two boys, my friend Kim Wilkes and her two boys, (yep, Bro. Mike's wife- btw thanks Bro. Mike for being so unselfish and allowing them to come. I'm sure you got your nap in today!) were all there. We had some great food. Joe cooked quite a bit. I don't even bother anymore because no one wants my food when Joe brings something. We had a great time of fellowship, a slide-show presentation from when the mission first started til now, and great singing. I can't believe how in such a short time how far we've come. God is awesome!
Thanks for your prayers and support! God bless!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
on cloud nine
I had to post the good news....
My daughter, Marissa, was saved tonight at Bogg Springs! I am so happy, yet sad. I'm not there. She called and told me the news. I wish I could have been there. It figures the first time I haven't gone in years and she's saved.
I can't wait to see her and give her the biggest hug I can! I love you Marissa. Thank you Jesus, thank you.
My daughter, Marissa, was saved tonight at Bogg Springs! I am so happy, yet sad. I'm not there. She called and told me the news. I wish I could have been there. It figures the first time I haven't gone in years and she's saved.
I can't wait to see her and give her the biggest hug I can! I love you Marissa. Thank you Jesus, thank you.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
on Christian dating
I read over the lessons for the teenage group for camp this year that Bro. Joe from Liberty sent. I personally want to know why we didn't have this when I was a teenager! What a difference in our young Christians' lives these lessons can make. If only they will seriously take these lessons to heart. Our youths' lives are constantly being affected by magazines, videos, television, movies and more than anything...their peers!
I remember being told, "just don't do it." While for some, that's enough said. Others are thinking, "I want to find out why I shouldn't do it." I was raised up in church and can not remember there ever being a time when anyone even discussed this issue among the teenagers.
Why did it take so long? Why didn't our parents and leaders in our churches see the need for it then as we do now? I know that our youth faces many more challenges today than we did then, but the temptations are not new. We had the same attractions, desires, thoughts as they do now. How many of us could have benefited by this material? I know I could have.
I would personally like to see this taught on a regular basis for a period of time so it can sink in. I would also like for a woman to write lessons for the girls, because you know some things a man (no disrespect intended) just can't relate to. The same applies for the opposite.
In reading these lessons Bro. Brown sent, I guess I might need to buy some new clothes. It seems I shouldn't wear my skirts that show my knees anymore, some of the shirts I have and my pants that are low-risers (which I love because they are so comfortable). It seems I need to dress from my neck to my ankle then I'll have it all covered. I do understand what point he's making here. It is a good guideline for young ladies.
I also pointed out to Joe the scripture where he's supposed to ravish in my love or something like that. I'll have to get that out again. He didn't say much.
Have a good time at camp! God bless yall and I wish I could be there. Joe is going to cook so there will be more for the men since he won't have to share with his wife!
I remember being told, "just don't do it." While for some, that's enough said. Others are thinking, "I want to find out why I shouldn't do it." I was raised up in church and can not remember there ever being a time when anyone even discussed this issue among the teenagers.
Why did it take so long? Why didn't our parents and leaders in our churches see the need for it then as we do now? I know that our youth faces many more challenges today than we did then, but the temptations are not new. We had the same attractions, desires, thoughts as they do now. How many of us could have benefited by this material? I know I could have.
I would personally like to see this taught on a regular basis for a period of time so it can sink in. I would also like for a woman to write lessons for the girls, because you know some things a man (no disrespect intended) just can't relate to. The same applies for the opposite.
In reading these lessons Bro. Brown sent, I guess I might need to buy some new clothes. It seems I shouldn't wear my skirts that show my knees anymore, some of the shirts I have and my pants that are low-risers (which I love because they are so comfortable). It seems I need to dress from my neck to my ankle then I'll have it all covered. I do understand what point he's making here. It is a good guideline for young ladies.
I also pointed out to Joe the scripture where he's supposed to ravish in my love or something like that. I'll have to get that out again. He didn't say much.
Have a good time at camp! God bless yall and I wish I could be there. Joe is going to cook so there will be more for the men since he won't have to share with his wife!
Monday, June 15, 2009
I know....
I know you are here beside me to guide my steps along the way
I know you want me to be faithful, and find strength in you each day
I know there will be times I fail you, for I'm only human and humans sin
But I know whenever I fail you, you forgive me and another day begins.
I know you want me to be faithful, and find strength in you each day
I know there will be times I fail you, for I'm only human and humans sin
But I know whenever I fail you, you forgive me and another day begins.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
ON PEANUT (OUR DOG)
GERMAN SHEPHERD FROM POUND...................$60.00
VET BILL.................$75.00
LAPTOP CHARGER THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED...............................$100.00
(DOG CHEWED IT UP)
NINTENDO DS CHARGER (CHEWED UP)..................$20.00
DAUGHTER'S QUICKFIRE PHONE CHARGER....................$30.00
(YEP, YOU GUESSED IT)
DOG FLATTENED UNDER MY TIRE.........................PRICELESS!
LIGHTEN UP! I'M ONLY KIDDING!
VET BILL.................$75.00
LAPTOP CHARGER THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED...............................$100.00
(DOG CHEWED IT UP)
NINTENDO DS CHARGER (CHEWED UP)..................$20.00
DAUGHTER'S QUICKFIRE PHONE CHARGER....................$30.00
(YEP, YOU GUESSED IT)
DOG FLATTENED UNDER MY TIRE.........................PRICELESS!
LIGHTEN UP! I'M ONLY KIDDING!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
on old people aren't always right
First, let me say this. This post is not to disrespect the elders in any way, but to acknowledge the fact that they, too, can be wrong.
I drove to Whispering Pines this past Saturday for Bro. Mike's graduation fellowship. We had a wonderful time. I always do, as many of you know this is my home church.
As I was standing near a couple of elderly gentlemen, I overheard them talking about the "great fish" that swallowed Jonah. They were discussing the lie many have believed that the bible never states it was a whale that swallowed Jonah. I, of course, said "yes, it does." They disagreed with me saying it didn't. I told them that it does say it was a whale, it says it in the New Testament. Of course, they still disagreed. Well, I couldn't remember what verse it was, so I just let it go, but I knew I had read it. I could still hear them talking about it. Their tone of voice they were using seemed very condescending. They may as well have said, "you don't know what you're talking about" because that's what it sounded like they were saying.
Then I started thinking, maybe I didn't read it then. I mean, these were two men who've gone faithfully to church as long as I've known them, surely they knew better than I did what the bible said. And if it does say "whale" somewhere, surely they would have read it as well. So, I doubted myself.
Well, I drove home and I had to find out whether I was right or wrong. So, I looked it up. Was I right? See for yourself...
Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
In this particular verse, it is Jesus who is speaking. Now, who would know better than Jesus what kind of fish it was?
Needless to say, I am not going to take anyone else's word for it, I will study for myself.
See, old people aren't always right.
I drove to Whispering Pines this past Saturday for Bro. Mike's graduation fellowship. We had a wonderful time. I always do, as many of you know this is my home church.
As I was standing near a couple of elderly gentlemen, I overheard them talking about the "great fish" that swallowed Jonah. They were discussing the lie many have believed that the bible never states it was a whale that swallowed Jonah. I, of course, said "yes, it does." They disagreed with me saying it didn't. I told them that it does say it was a whale, it says it in the New Testament. Of course, they still disagreed. Well, I couldn't remember what verse it was, so I just let it go, but I knew I had read it. I could still hear them talking about it. Their tone of voice they were using seemed very condescending. They may as well have said, "you don't know what you're talking about" because that's what it sounded like they were saying.
Then I started thinking, maybe I didn't read it then. I mean, these were two men who've gone faithfully to church as long as I've known them, surely they knew better than I did what the bible said. And if it does say "whale" somewhere, surely they would have read it as well. So, I doubted myself.
Well, I drove home and I had to find out whether I was right or wrong. So, I looked it up. Was I right? See for yourself...
Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
In this particular verse, it is Jesus who is speaking. Now, who would know better than Jesus what kind of fish it was?
Needless to say, I am not going to take anyone else's word for it, I will study for myself.
See, old people aren't always right.
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