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Election Day 2012- I think I'll just stay at home!

To get out and go vote or stay warm and comfy at home? 

Is that the question?

 

NO!

 

A few days ago, while out to eat, I overheard a conversation between two young adults. They were talking to each other while staring down at their "smart" phones. The first one asked the second, "Are you gonna vote next week?"  The second one replied, without missing a beat while she was texting, "I'm not sure, I think it will be too crowded. I wish I had an APP for that. It would be so much easier."

 

WHAT!!!!!! Did I just hear... "I wish there was an APP for that"!!!!

 

Someone gave their LIFE so that we can have the FREEDOM to VOTE!

 

In our world of smart phones and networking we have become so lazy to the things that actually matter. Yes, I enjoy my iPhone just as much as the next guy, but there are times when we MUST put them away so we can "focus on the road ahead". Our future will not come from an APP. We have to get out and be thankful for the freedoms we have and stand up for them!!!

 

 

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.  For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself. -Galatians 5:13

 

We have freedom now, because Christ made us free.

So stand strong in that freedom. -Galatians 5:1a

 

 

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -John 3:16

 

Today I will vote according to what the Holy Spirit has laid on my heart. 

 I urge you to do the same!

 

A Year of Mary-Pictures

A Year of Mary

 

 I can not believe how fast she has grown. Here is a bunch of random pictures of Mary throughout her 1st year!

10 Things I'm Thankful for on 11/4/12

1.  Russian Spice Tea
2. My Church
3. My five year old falling alseep in my arms.... it NEVER gets old!
4. Godly role models in my life.
5. crisp feeling in the air.
6. DVR
7. My son's teacher
8. Cards in the mail
9. turning my clock back
10. college football

Ten Things I am Thankful For 10/17/2012.

1. Sweet baby giggles

2. Listening to the cute conversations between the five kids in my car.

3. Nap time (Mary's, not mine)

4. Happy faces in the red folder

5. Being able to help when needed.

6. Sweet friends

7. Sweet baby carrots

8. A hard working hubby (I pray he gets rest)

9. Texts from friends you miss so much

10. Grace that I do not deserve. Thank you Jesus!!!

10 Things I Am Thankful for on 04/18/2012

1. My sweet baby girl turned 6 months yesterday! Wow, how time flies and thankful for every second!

2. Tomorrow my sweet "baby" boy registers for kindergarten! I am teary-eyed thankful!!!

3. my hard-working sweet husband!

4. Decaf-sweet tea

5. the sweet smell of flowers blooming everywhere outside.

6. sweet sleep! Proverbs 3:24-If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

7.  God's Word! Psalm 119:103-How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (My Bible APP read the 'Bible in a year' plan)

8. Watching all of the sweet little boys playing T-ball together! So fun(ny) to watch!

9. Sweet fellowship with friends!

10. the sweet sound of Mary baby "talking".

I think it is going to be a sweet day!

10 Things I am thankful for 1/20/2012.

1. Sweet baby cheeks (both sets) lol!

2. My Bible app (reading through the Bible in a year) I have started reading when I am up feeding Mary. The only quite time I get.

3. Friends that check up on me when Shane is traveling.

4. When Matthew sings "Jesus Loves Me" to Mary. So sweet!

5. apple cranberry juice

6. FaceTime on my iPhone (being able to talk/see Shane while he has been in Barcelona, Spain has been wonderful)

7. Sweet baby carrots yum!

8. My sweet 3 month old sleeping 8hrs through the night WOW. Matthew was like 7 or 8 months before he slept through the night. Praise the Lord!

9. My church family

10. A wonderful marriage! Through good times and bad times it only makes our marriage stronger. And I give God all the glory for that!!!


"This I command you, that you love one another." (John 15:17 NASB)

10 things I am thankful for on 12/25-12/27/2011

1. Decaffeinated sweet tea
2. My family and friends
3. Knowing the Lord is control in my life
4. The sound of rain outside as you go to sleep.
5. Coffee gravy.
6. Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash
7. Holding my sweet children.
8. Beautiful sunsets
9. My helpful husband
10. The noise the road makes when your car tire gets too close the edge LOL!

10 things I am thankful for on 12/09/2011

1. My 7 week old sleeping almost through the night! Wow!

2. Decaffeinated sweet tea

3. My hubby and son spending time together.

4. Decorating the tree as a family.

5. The "Blogger" app for my phone

6. Firehouse subs (steak &cheese)yum!

7. Our nativity set

8. Good company.

9. My sweet baby Jesus that came to this earth to save me from my sins;
even though I do not deserve it.

10. The smell of Christmas candles.


Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:11-14 NIV)

10 Things I am Thankful for on 12/7/2011

1. My sweet husband. Happy anniversary!

2. Two wonderful children

3. Ice water

4. A warm scarf

5. Volunteers: my husband and I could not do anything without the help from volunteers with a passion to serve. We are so thankful for them.

6. A beautiful sky on a chilly day

7. The Lord's hand on my family.

8. Harvest chicken soup at O'Charleys

9. My salvation in Jesus Christ!

10. Family

May you be blessed by the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 115:15 NIV)

10 Things I Am Thankful For 10-10-2011

1. Fall and flying kites on the beach
2. My little helper (Matthew)
3. Chick-fil-a (fruit cups = Yum!)
4. Sweet nighttime prayers before bed
5. Nesting (ready to see this little one)
6. Friends from a far visiting
7. Knowing God has a purpose for my life
8. Not figuring out my husbands surprises
9. GiGi's Cupcakes from Auburn, AL
10. Picnics

At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. -Ephesians 5:20

10 Things I'm Thankful For 9-19-2011

1. This sweet baby kicking all the time. I love every movement even at 2:00 in the morning.
2. My amazing Church family.
3. Milk... yum!
4. The Power of Prayer!
5. My fuzzy red house shoes.
6. My big little helper...  Matthew!
7. Sunshine with a nice breeze.
8. God's Hand over my family
9. Being a Thirty-One consultant.
10. Seasons changing.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

10 Things I'm Thankful for 3-22-2011

1. the sound of a little heart beat on an ultra-sound
2. God's peace giving Word
3. a husband who loves me unconditionally
4. sushi made with out raw meat
5. napping with my little man
6. seedless grapes
7. friends who keep me in there prayers
8. beautiful days in the south
9. Internet
10. my family

 ²⁶And she said, Oh my Lord, as thy soul liveth, my Lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.
 ²⁷For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
 ²⁸Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.

1 Samuel 1:26-28

10 Things I'm Thankful for 3-20-2011

1. long days
2. children that share Christ's love just by seeing their smile.
3. Gingerale
4. afternoon naps with Matthew
5. ice water
6. the story of Elijah And Prophets Of Baal
7. my sweet, hardworking husband
8. having my life in God's hands
9. Angry Birds (lol) Matthew and I like to play this together
10. amazing spring Sundays

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Amen!

10 Things I'm Thankful For 02/08/2011

1. the warmth of the sunshine on my face
2. people who help support the dreams and goals that you may have
3. strawberry shortcake....yum!
4. my wonderful husband!!!
5. Mexican food
6. Proverbs 31:10-31
7. my jammies
8. the sermon on the Mount
9. jump-drives
10. naps

Matthew 5-7 (New International Version, ©2010)

Matthew 5

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

 ¹ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

    He said:    ³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,
   for they will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek,
   for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
   for they will be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful,
   for they will be shown mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart,
   for they will see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,
   for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
   ¹¹ “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

    ¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.    ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

The Fulfillment of the Law

    ¹⁷ “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. ¹⁸ For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. ¹⁹ Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ²⁰ For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Murder

    ²¹ “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,^[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ ²² But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister^[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’^[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.    ²³ “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
   ²⁵ “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. ²⁶ Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Adultery

    ²⁷ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’^{[e] 28} But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ²⁹ If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. ³⁰ And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Divorce

    ³¹ “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’^{[f] 32} But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Oaths

    ³³ “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ ³⁴ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; ³⁵ or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. ³⁶ And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. ³⁷ All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.^[g]

Eye for Eye

    ³⁸ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’^{[h] 39} But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. ⁴⁰ And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. ⁴¹ If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. ⁴² Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Love for Enemies

    ⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor^[i] and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. ⁴⁶ If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? ⁴⁸ Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 6

Giving to the Needy

 ¹ “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.    ² “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. ³ But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ⁴ so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Prayer

    ⁵ “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. ⁶ But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. ⁷ And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. ⁸ Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.    ⁹ “This, then, is how you should pray:
   “‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
¹⁰ your kingdom come,
your will be done,
   on earth as it is in heaven.
¹¹ Give us today our daily bread.
¹² And forgive us our debts,
   as we also have forgiven our debtors.
¹³ And lead us not into temptation,^[j]
   but deliver us from the evil one.^[k]’
   ¹⁴ For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. ¹⁵ But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Fasting

    ¹⁶ “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. ¹⁷ But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, ¹⁸ so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Treasures in Heaven

    ¹⁹ “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰ But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.    ²² “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy,^[l] your whole body will be full of light. ²³ But if your eyes are unhealthy,^[m] your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
   ²⁴ “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Do Not Worry

    ²⁵ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? ²⁶ Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? ²⁷ Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life^[n]?    ²⁸ “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. ²⁹ Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. ³⁰ If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? ³¹ So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ ³² For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. ³³ But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ³⁴ Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 7

Judging Others

 ¹ “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. ² For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.    ³ “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? ⁴ How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? ⁵ You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
   ⁶ “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Ask, Seek, Knock

    ⁷ “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸ For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.    ⁹ “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ¹⁰ Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? ¹¹ If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! ¹² So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

The Narrow and Wide Gates

    ¹³ “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. ¹⁴ But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

True and False Prophets

    ¹⁵ “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. ¹⁶ By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ¹⁷ Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ¹⁸ A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ¹⁹ Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ²⁰ Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

True and False Disciples

    ²¹ “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. ²² Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ ²³ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

The Wise and Foolish Builders

    ²⁴ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. ²⁵ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. ²⁶ But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ²⁷ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”  ²⁸ When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, ²⁹ because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

10 Things I'm Thankful for 01-08-2011

1. taco soup
2. beautiful day
3. my son's sweet kisses
4. label maker
5. hearing my husband read Bible stories to my son.
6. footed pajamas "they're just so cute"
7. milk
8. football
9. my sweet South African missionary friend (Happy birthday Lynne)
10. counting my blessings

"Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all day." -Psalm 25:4-5 NKJV

10 Things I'm Thankful for 12/21/2010

1. Green Mountian coffee
2. family visiting
3. watching little birds eat from our feeder
4. CHRISTmas music
5. people that give unselfishly to others
6. God's love
7. Brazilian cheese biscuits (thanks Pascal & Amy)
8. getting to put together 5+ bikes for children off the angel tree
9. iPhone
10. a little baby named......JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Birth of Jesus- Luke 2:1-20

 ¹ In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ² (This was the first census that took place while^[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ³ And everyone went to their own town to register.
 ⁴ So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵ He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶ While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷ and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
 ⁸ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
 ¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
 ¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
   and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
 ¹⁵ When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
 ¹⁶ So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. ¹⁷ When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, ¹⁸ and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. ¹⁹ But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. ²⁰ The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

10 Things I'm Thankful for 12/14/2010

1. windy days (Matthew likes to pretend he can fly)
2. scarves
3. Chick-fil-a
4. my BIBLE
5. Christmas decorating
6. a husband that makes me laugh
7. looking in to my son's eyes
8. peaches & cream oatmeal
9. my church
10. JESUS!!! Happy Birthday Jesus!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

10 Things I'm Thankful for 12/13/2010

1. microwavable lasagna
2. people that are understanding
3. fabric softener
4. the story of our Savior's birth
5. coffee with lots of flavored creamer
6. naps
7. scripture cards
8. family
9. church
10. homemade hot coco

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." -John 15:5

10 Things I'm Thankful For 12/4/2010

1. the season of my Savior's birth
2. hot cocoa
3. missionary friends
4. my hubby coming home safely
5. Internet
6. the way my son's hair looks in the morning....makes me smile
7. Christmas trees
8. cold mornings
9. new life
10. my laptop

Proverbs 18:4-
"The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook."