living from glory to glory

2012

2012-01-11T06:47:00.000-08:00

A Fathers Heart

This New Year will be filled with many of God's plans for His children.

I was so amazed at the breath of His Spirit that just hit my husband and myself

yesterday afternoon. God has good things in store for His children!

Do not let this picture fad, place it within your minds eye.

For this is what Jesus has done for us!

A Father's heart

Pray and trust

He has made plans for you

He has gone before you

It is all about His timing

He has placed you in this very thing

For such a time as this.

The Spirit if God calls the hearts to the Father!

We are in the season of the Holy Spirit

This is His time!

Call out Abba Father

The Spirit of adoption is at hand!

Blessings, Roxy

Comfort and Joy

2011-12-22T07:38:00.000-08:00

Comfort and Joy

When the snow is blowing and the wind is whipping, it is a great comfort to sit and warm yourself in front of the wood stove.

Once again we can take this time of year and remember not everyone has the means to stay warm and have shelter. A good hot meal is still a luxury for many. There are so many in need of assistance, and we all should give a helping of love and substance.

My little children let us not love in word or tongue, but in deed and in truth.

1John 3:18

When you feed the hungry.

Love the orphan.

Or take care of the widow.

You do it unto Me (Jesus)

Merry Christmas

Blessings,

Roxy

Cozy Kitchen

2011-12-05T14:15:00.000-08:00

Feeling Cozy

I have a warm and cozy kitchen, it has sunflowers and rooster decor.

It's a feel good kinda kitchen.

Teapot is always ready to have a cup of tea.

Just turn it on and tea time.

My friend Missy just introduced me to my new favorite tea.

Irish Breakfast

She gave it to me with a lovely tea cup.

My friend Ava gave me a surprise Birthday Party

And I must say I was surprised!

I truly felt honored and loved.

Have you ever heard of the orphaned spirit?

Well I can tell you I will never feel that ever again!

Loving others and showing honor really pleases the Lord.

Feeling warm and cozy and loved it what our hearts cry out for.

I thank God for all those women God has given me to share my life with.

We must keep ourselves in the position to minister.

Atmosphere is really something we can do in our homes.

Creating an inviting place to rest and relax.

The kitchen is the heart of the home.

Blessings to all!

Occupy Wall Street

2011-11-18T05:31:00.000-08:00

Change

Occupied Wall Street

Pre-Occupied

Occupy till I Return

So much is going on in the world, yet we cannot be taken off course.

We are called to run our race.

It is a race of endurance.

God is the same He never changes.

Occupy Wall Street

Riots in the streets, people crying out for justice.

Will this get worst?

I know let's all just pretend it's not happening!

Open your eyes people.

The change is coming!

Will we like it? Will it be like the old days?

Perilous Days

Now really I don't have much time.

Busy Busy Busy

"What Be Still"

So many books to read.

Did you see that new movie?

Are you gonna be there?

Maybe we are just a wee-bit pre-occupied!

Ask yourselves,

Do we often become pre-occupied with the circumstances?

Being occupied till He returns is His idea.

What does that being occupied look like?

Being about My Fathers business!!

Blessings,

Roxy

Pumpkin or the Jack- o'- lantern?

2011-10-25T15:55:00.000-07:00

Harvest

What will be harvested from our days here on this earth?

Even a pumpkin can produce more of his kind (if nonGMO)

Pulp that produces luscious bread or muffins.

Seeds to enjoy and snack on.

Fruitful life!

OK mind my own business (Not)

Why would anyone take a wonderful beautiful pumpkin,

and carve it into a face or design.

What lies behind this ritual every October 31st?

Google it my dear Watson!

I know I will hide my identity.

I will dress-up and Who will not recognize me?

Evil and scary is the new cool

BOO!

The spirit behind this is not just fun, but rather fear.

Also, I believe it gives way to more of an interest in occult practices.

Want candy?

Kids just wanna have fun?

Everyone does it!

I have prayed about putting this post up and I felt a huge opposition!

The Word Of God says to stay away from even the appearance of evil.

I will trick you if you don't treat me.

Harvest should be the time of the pondering of the fruits of the spirit.

Not witches and devils and bats and cats and ghost.

Come on people!

We are called to be separate from the world, not join in to all their occult interest.

Harry Potter

Movies of just plain evil and demonic.

Wake up America this stuff is real not just make believe.

OK I feel better!

God loves us and what we do and what we participate in will effect you and your children.

Now if you have God's blessing in this (please disregard).

jack-o'-lantern= The carved pumpkin may have originated with the witches' use of a skull with a candle in it to light the way to coven meetings.

(probably a good witch)

Look Up

2011-10-08T07:31:00.000-07:00

Look Up For Your Redemption Draweth Nigh

Luke 21:28

The sky has just been amazing with all the open portals, like at any moment the Lord would just appear.

And one day He will.

What if an Angel came to you and told you that even now, the Lords return was near?

That the trumpet of God was at the lips!

Would it change the course of your day?

Would you fall on your face and repent?

Would you cry out for God's mercy?

There is still time!

The doors have not closed.

But I do believe that the supper for the Bride is being prepared.

Come to the feast of all feast's!

Take this time and judge yourselves.

Do Not Just believe what you have been told.

Search the scriptures.

The last time the Lord used water to destroy the earth but the next time it will be fire.

Fire represents purification.

There will be a new heaven and and new earth.

The old will pass away.

"Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory"

Luke 21:27

Blessings Roxy

Our You Ready

2011-09-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

Kingdom Food

Remember the last financial crisis?

It was the worst since the last great depression of 1929.

Alan Greenspan, former head of the US Reserves, made a statement saying:

The average person doesn't believe it will happen again.

We as human beings just believe we will continue and presume all will stay the same .

Not I said the wise woman!

Assuming that things will continue as they always have is not just

21st-century-type thinking.

Jesus said He would come back, but the people continued living in disobedience as

though He would never return.

But His delay is only because of God's patience with us, for He is not willing that any shall perish,

but all should come to repentance. (2peter 3:9)

It is just plain wise to have a little food put up and put back.

I call mine Kingdom Food.

Blessings Roxy

Birthday Surprise

2011-09-14T07:28:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HOW OLD ARE YOU?

We celebrated Danny's 50th birthday.

With a surprise birthday party.

He is finally 50 and now I will be 55.

Now I thought we would be senior citizens together!

How come I am always older?

Friends are family you choose for yourself.

(Jane Adams)

It takes a long time to grow an old friend.

We had a wonderful group picture taken just as the sun was setting.

But with everyones camera but mine. (WHAT)

Energy

2011-08-31T19:45:00.000-07:00

Revive Me according to Your Word

I have been feeling very tired and worn out lately. So I have decided to

add a few supplements to our daily diets.

Here is a list of them.

Brewer's Yeast

Royal Jelly

Lecithin Granules

Emergen-C (Heart Health)

My hubby and myself are going to keep this up for at least 30 days.

We both take a multi- vitamin source daily, but we both felt the drain lately.

I start a new Bible study tomorrow. And we are still canning!

Fire wood will be next on the list.

I just hope this will encourage even just one person as to feeling

tired or just worn out.

And to think Labor Day weekend is here!

Where did the summer go?

She watches over the ways of her household.

And she does not eat the bread of idleness Proverbs 31:27

Blessings to All Roxy

How To Increase

2011-08-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 11:25

When I read this scripture, it tells me there is a way to become refreshed and revitalized.

These our the days of anticipation!

What is coming!

Why is this happening?

How to be an overcomer and not just a survivor in your life.

To receive we must give.

To accumulate we must scatter.

To make ourselves happy, we must make others happy.

To become spiritually strong, we must seek spiritual good and growth for others.

Our real refreshment and strength come when we exercise the love and giftings

God has given each of us for others (orphans, widows, the lonely).

The refreshing of others brings humility.Grace comes when we show grace.

Love comes when we show love.

Therefore, "give, and it will be given to you.

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over"

Luke 6:38

We had a earthquake in our region the other day and a after shock at midnight last night.

Yet, we must not be shaken as the world is tossed to and fro.

Blessings, Roxy

Sober Minded

2011-08-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

Gird up the loins of your mind.

With all the reports going on in the whole world, it could fill your mind and heart with fear.

I don't want to stick my head in the sand and be unaware of the troubles.

For when we hear about wars or rumors of war, and when we hear a bad reports,we can pray!

We must have compassion and let our gentleness be known to all men.

It is time to be" sober minded"

To think and meditate on these things:

What is true and noble, think on just and pure motives.

May your heart and mind engage on whatsoever is lovely,

and things of good report.

Meditate on things of virtue and praiseworthy thoughts.

Philippians 4:7-8

Pray Dear Ones!

Blessings, Roxy

Take Action

2011-08-13T07:04:00.000-07:00

This is a continuing thought of my last post.

Now these here young warriors, our practicing and doing what they know to do to be good soldiers.

Definitely not from a wax museum.

Alive and ready to implement the plan of strategy.

O beloved, I plead with you not to treat God's promises as something to be displayed in a museum but to use them as everyday source of comfort. And whenever you have a time of need, trust the Lord.

Go to the depths of God's promise,

And claim whatsoever you will;

The blessings of God will not fail you'

His word He will surely fulfill.

By Charles H. Spurgeon

How can God say no to something He has promised?

Blessings, Roxy

Church or Museum

2011-08-12T06:50:00.000-07:00

A house of prayer?

Or a museum?

The answer to both questions is YES. Because many years ago this church was filled with people. And they prayed and the Word says there prayers shall not return void. Answered prayer it is a promise. Many years ago the churches were built with such a distinct way that just beckoned you to come in. There were churches in all the small American towns. They doubled many times for the school house the town hall. My that would cause a lawsuit today.

Like this beautiful old church may it stand for a very long time, as a reminder of to each of us to pray and to never give up. God has blessed this nation and He created this world.

May our prayer life and our family's not look like part of a museum. But be alive and overflowing with hope.

The Lord has said to occupy until I return, keep on keeping on!

Blessings, Roxy

Vessel

2011-08-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

Being a vessel !

We are given each day as a gift.

We can yield ourselves to the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to fill us afresh.

I am learning each day to hear His voice with more clarity.

I am convicted to see if there is any false belief system in my life.

Will what I believe, hold up under a strong North wind? (Song Of Songs 4:16a)

Is my foundation totally built on The solid rock?

JESUS CHRIST

I love that the lover of my soul teaches and corrects me each step of this walk with Him.

We are the Bride of the lamb that was slain.

He is coming one day for His Bride.

This picture I took, it is of a pitcher which is a vessel to be used, to be poured out.

And the apple speaks of His fruit in our lives, we can all nourish someone with His substance He gives us. We must choose to spend time with Him so we have something to give.

You can't give what you don't pocess!

Filled and Over Flowing

2011-07-29T18:25:00.000-07:00

Storms In The Heavens

We must work and prepare while it is yet day.

The Lord has been prompting me to do some things, to prepare for troubling times.

It seems like a wise women would see that the days ahead could be difficult ones.

It is a season to prepare and put-up and put back!

Be smart and savvy and look for bargain's.

Stock up on the things that will go a long way!

Beans and rice...

Flour and sugar...

Oil and salt and baking powder and baking soda

Noodles and baking mix for pancakes

All in large quantities

Tuna and canned foods with long shelf life.

Date all foods and rotate them as needed but replace promptly.

Fear not but let us not be caught without.

A cold drink of water given in Jesus name, or a meal served to someone who may be found hungry. It is our responsibility to take care of the orphans and the widows.

More to come on this subject!

Welcome Home

2011-07-23T12:49:00.000-07:00

Baking Bread

This was such a fun day we made a ton of bread dough. We first grounded up fresh wheat and got to experience dough up to our elbows. Then we made up some flat bread. It was so good and we had a ball. We really enjoy getting together and doing some sort of project.

We think of bread as a vital substance of life. Yet the word tells us that man cannot live on bread alone but every word that proceed out of the mouth of God.

I want to encourage so many of you ladies out there to nuture your friendships that have been given to you by God. You know they are a gift to you and He expects us to to take time for them and to love them.

I was thinking the other day about a thing we may do and not realize what it should mean. If you have a welcome mat or a welcome sign at your front door entry it might be a good idea to ask yourself does this really apply here?

WELCOME

To feel loved and appreciated. Given a good smile and hug. Ask if they would like something to drink, offer a snack or a meal. Hospitality is a sign of a gracious women.

I want to thank all the women who have offered a real WELCOME to others .

GOD BLESS

Take time to thank God for the frienships He has given you!!

My Mother

2011-05-10T16:47:00.000-07:00

My Mother was a very strong woman, her life was not easy. She had five children, and she kept a clean home and there was always a wonderful supper prepared. Her name was Mary Ellen.
She did come to know the Lord later in life, but I think even when she was a young women she knew of God. I want to take this moment to say to the world I loved my Mother and I miss her so much. I know I will see her again when the Lord calls me home.

We as women need to encourage and help one another, we are all sisters and Mothers and aunties, and daughters, wives and Grandmothers.

May we as daughters of Zion take care and nourish and encourage one another to keep our homes and lives and families whole and strong and safe. Home is where the heart is.

The Passion

2011-04-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

He is Alive
This is a picture of a sun set I took one Friday evening!
It was amazing, it took my breath away. When I looked at it close-up it looked as if there was crosses along the landscape. I know Easter has come and gone, but I truly feel like I have a better understanding of what my Saviour Jesus did for me!

It has been awhile since I have posted.

Reason 1# We have been building a green house.
Our son has done an amazing job(thank-you)

Reason 2# We have been doing things to prepare our families in case of a crisis.

Reason 3# It is getting to be warm outside and we have so much to do around here.

Reason 4# The Lord called home two very special women in my life, and I needed time to lean hard into my Saviour's breast.

Reason 5# Remember me posting about learning to knit? well that takes time!

Reason 6# I was not feeling very well for a few weeks.

So the question really is did anybody even miss me?

I want to ask all of you out there can you feel the earth groaning? Can you sense the stirring of the Spirit? It feels like a feeling I have never experienced. I have pressed into His word and cried out to Him to show us what we need to do in the days ahead? And He has!

Rejoice!
My beloved spoke, and said to me:
"Rise up, my love, my fair one,
And come away.
For lo, the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of singing has come,
And the voice of the turtledove
Is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:10-12

Mother and Child

2011-03-10T17:52:00.000-08:00

I love this picture it makes me happy every time I look at it. It reminds me of what is really important. Life and each and every child has a God given purpose and plan and destiny.

The word of the Lord says :

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;

I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5

Now just think about this for a minute (the nations) is our own back yard. So each of us and all our children and our grandchildren,have this same call. The children of God are set apart.

The purpose: to speak life and truth, pray for hearing ears then to obey of what He has asked of you.

Now, I want to say that this lovely picture was a gift to me, from my friend Pam and she is a talented artist. This is only one of her many God given talents!! Thanks Pam

Look At The Birds

2011-03-07T14:54:00.000-08:00

Being Prepared

We are living in some pretty perilous days, wars and rumors of wars!

Sound familiar?

I want to encourage each and everyone out there to think very seriously, about how well prepared are you for a winter storm or drought?

Or how well prepared are you for even a small natural disaster?

We would be wise stewards if we would be prepared to feed and take care of our families if something should happen. Walmart is not our provider and we should not look to it to even care about what we might need in days of woe. We should learn something from a generation gone by as to what a family had and put up or put back.

My new up and coming articles on being prepared

PANTRY PREPPERS

I was watching the birds this morning and they were out there just looking for food and coming in huge flocks to eat from our bird feeder. And I said even the birds know when a storm is coming. It has started to snow and wind is blowing, the birds are hunkered down for the night.

Picture Perfect

2011-02-25T06:14:00.000-08:00

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Psalm 4:18 KJV

Beauty and worth are really in the hands of your Creator. God see each and everyone of us as a masterpiece. A work of art! Some things are timeless, like a string of pearls. Or maybe a picture that was painted that spoke a thousand words.

My Bible is that to me, I have been reading it for years, but alas, each morning it speaks fresh and living words to me.

This is a very precious plate with a lovely lady painted on it. It was my Grandmothers I always thought she must be a princess. This is how God sees us! (priceless)

To be spiritually minded and full of Christ is the best beauty treatment I know of.

Knitting adventure

2011-02-06T10:40:00.000-08:00

Well, I just woke up one morning and I said I want to learn to knit!!
So I took myself to the library and I said there must surely be a book for Learning to Knit For Dummies. Guess what there was, I brought it home and with great gusto and determination, I had at it...
I finally finished my very first scarf, it is warm and cozy. I really did take the time and took out all my mistakes as I went. I also purchased my very own book on knitting. I did attend one little class on learning to knit and my home-work is to knit a dishcloth. This has been fun yet a new challenge.

I hope to learn to read the directions for patterns and to be able to knit mittens for my little people, and scarfs to match.
I just was really surprised to discover how relaxing knitting really is, so all you yoga fans drop your stance and pick up your knitting needles.

Hearing Ear

2011-01-19T13:52:00.000-08:00

These our some words I have been hearing:

Blessings

Storm Warnings

Come away My Beloved

Peace Be Still

How Sweet It Is

Living Off The Land

Come Come

Wait For They Shall Surely Come

Seek Ye First The kingdom

Watch

Hold Fast

Preparations

Set Apart

Quietness

Justice

Trust

Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.

Psalm 97:11

Cowboy-Up

2011-01-05T16:56:00.000-08:00

Ready and willing is what this guy is saying!
Be prepared is his motto.
We can dress the part and be just about anybody now days. I was just thinking on how the Lord looks upon the heart and not our appearance. But I do believe we need to be ready to speak the word in every situation. Even if we don't quote chapter and verse it is the Spirit who brings life to the WORDS we speak.

We live in the West and there is a code to live by, Cowboy Up!!

Blurred Vision

2011-01-04T16:47:00.001-08:00

The World Is a needy Place

Do not go there for sustenance.

Everything in this world is going faster and faster,

Some days it feels like it could spin out of control.

People walk around looking for the meaning of life.

Days are passing in a blur for most.

Stop in the name of love!

His Love

If you could just really stop and take a moment to speak words of love and encouragement. Enjoy the little things in life!

Now is the time

2011

Live everyday on purpose!

All Wrapped Up

2010-12-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas Spirit

Jesus came to us wrapped in a swaddling cloth. He was lay ed in a manger which is a food trough. He came to be our bread our living substance. He was born in a town called Bethlehem which means bread.

He was wrapped presented to the world as a gift to us from God.

Now what is all this wrapping ?

I believe He was wrapped up for us so we could be free from all this stuff that keeps us all tied up inside and out.

He was wrapped in burial cloth after He died for our sins.

Yet even the grave clothes or tomb could not keep Him wrapped up.

We can either allow this world to tie us up or we can say no.

He came wrapped in our behalf.

We also have a gift we can give out wherever we go it is His light that is within us, as we live and have our being in Him we can be a light wherever we go...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Giving Thanks

2010-11-22T12:31:00.000-08:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

May we all stop and give thanks to the Lord for His many blessings!

This is one of the sweetest holidays as we have a time to truly count and ponder our blessings. And then to give thanks for them.

This is an old picture I found at a garage sale many years ago. It has been one of my very favorites. This photo of it that I took looks as if the glory of God is upon it. The Lord has told us that as we draw close to Him, he will draw close to us. That is a promise that I take to heart everyday.

Blessings to each and everyone.

Corn Sweet Corn

2010-11-12T06:27:00.000-08:00

Time of abundance

Hey, eating sweet corn around these parts is pretty serious business ! And we take our job seriously. I am so blessed and delighted at God's sweet abundance and provision in this land of plenty. This is one of my sweet grandsons Marshall and my husband Danny (My Boaz).

This is a time of abundance in your life. Your cup runneth over with blessings. My kingdom is not about earning and deserving; it's about believing and receiving.

Will you receive My abundant blessings with a grateful heart?

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Philippians4:19

New Name

2010-11-11T19:44:00.000-08:00

What's your Name?

To him who overcomes... I will give him a white stone with a new name written on it,

known only to him who receives it.

Revelation 2:17b

New names indicate new beginnings: Abram became Abraham,

Sarai became Sarah,

What is in a name? I just think it really means so much!

That is why we need to allow the Holy Spirit to break-up our

fallow ground. For we have a stone waiting in heaven with our new name on it.

And this new name could be in the making or process of our character while here on earth.

Just a thought!

My Apron

2010-11-07T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here is my lovely apron that was made for me, it was such a beautiful material. And hand
stitched and made with much love and diligence. It was so much fun to receive an apron in the mail. My apron is like a rose garden, a light green back ground and pink and red roses, with a splash of violets. Thanks Jodi !!

Will we sew in heaven? I love to think on those things, will we get to read a good book?

Kiss those we love and listen to those songs that brings happiness to our hearts.

God created us each to love and creating was His idea. I love to be inspired and to learn new things. So thanks to all my blogging sisters, lets grow and create homes of love and peace together.

Country Kitchen

2010-11-03T18:45:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Amy 's Kitchen

Red and white curtains'

Bright Red Walls

I made new Curtains for her

country kitchen.

I had just a ball making these curtains for my daughter in laws kitchen. She is such a blessing to me. She really loves to cook and bake! She brought over some yummy pumpkin bread. We both love being keepers of our homes.

She is clothed with strength and dignity; She watches over the affairs of her household. Psalms 31

Reading That Will Not Harm

2010-10-27T13:49:00.000-07:00

This is our dog, her name is Bella and if she had been a boy I would of loved to have named her Hank.

Hank is one of my favorites of all dog names. Because of my love of the series about

Hank the cowdog. The author is John R. Erickson. Now it is so cute and funny and Hank is in always some sort of predicament. Good clean reading for young and old. My grandsons love to hear me read from these books.

I have been in a unique position to help and talk with a couple of grown women who were not so blessed to have been offered or censored their reading as young children and their youth years. And they now deal with fears and have had open doors of the occult in their heart and minds. A great battle they are having with thoughts of all sorts of things I will not mention.

They know that it is because of all the material they were exposed too.

Now this is where I am going with this thought, these women have come seeking help and wanting all these thoughts and images to go away. So as the Lord is leading I will be able to help them to renew their minds with the Word of God.

The Point: Be very aware of what you let your children read or yourself as I believe the enemy is planting a bunch of his lies into the minds and hearts through his plan to hook young readers into fantasy and occult and evil mysteries. Now here is a real good way to discern if it's OK to read. Would the Lord be glorified or grieved?

Secret Place

2010-10-13T07:21:00.000-07:00

I find myself looking out on the horizon and wondering what will this new season bring?

Like a boy who climbs a tree, I look up to ask Lord what do you have for me?

I love and long for His sweet presence, taking the time to just watch as the world hurries by.

Wait I say wait for I am not in a hurry. I want the tithe of your day. Come and sit with Me for awhile.

Will you respond with yes Lord ,I want to be with you and stay in this secret place with just

You.

It is a funny mixed feeling as the days are shorter and the nights turn cool. A time to make a cozy yummy dinner and read and just relax. I trust many of you are making the Fall adjustments also. Let me just encourage you to press into His Love and His Word.

What An Apron SpeaksTo Me

2010-09-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful day, It looks like fall but feels like summer. I went out and picked some fresh tomatoes and picked a wee little pumpkin for my youngest grandson Marshall. It was just his size. The smell of fresh tomatoes just make my mouth water. And the color of pumpkins make me feel like fall is here.

I wanted to make a comment on what a apron does for me and speaks to me. This may bore some of you off your rockers, but it was tugging at my heart strings.
An apron makes me feel like I am dressed to prepare a meal for those I love. To do a job that is much needed and required. I want to fulfill my calling as a women, wife, and mother. And for some reason it makes me feel like it is a small thing. But it gives myself and my family a happy feeling, knowing that when they see Mom or Grandma with her apron on something must be cooking. I love to wear my aprons, and I have many ones to choose from. I like to sew them and give them away.
Now my aprons are not all balled up in a pile, but rather I love to wash and iron them. And have them ready to pick a new one every couple of days.

Aprons And More

2010-09-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

Well, here is the apron I put in the State Fair, I was so surprised to get 4Th place. Now this apron has a story. It was a pattern given to me by a very sweet and special friend years ago. And I really wanted to make it, but it was one of those things that just took forever to complete. And this pattern was an original , now the directions were a bit on the rough side not the finished edges we have on patterns today. So here it is!!

I want to give thanks to my friend Ava who helped me so much and to Missy for the pattern.

I just want to say hello to all of you gals in bloggersville. It has been a very busy month with a seminar I went to, and then we had a leadership conference this last week. We were so blessed to be able to have many men of God speak into our lives. Jim Cymbala, Nicky Cruz, Carter Conlon, Claude Houde, Gary Wilerson, and a surprise speaker David Wilkerson.

It was life changing!!

"Lord , Increase Our Faith." Now here it is did you all really think I could post without preaching? There is a call from the Spirit of God to enter into your prayer closet to intercede for the lost. Even in the time of rain we must pray for rain, heavenly rain.

Rain down, you heavens, from above. And let the skies pour down righteousness:

Let the earth open, let them bring forth salvation, And let righteousness spring up together,

I, the Lord, have created it. Isaiah45:8

Fortitude

2010-08-18T09:34:00.000-07:00

Through a multitude of test, you will learn courage. It does not matter the price you pay, but any cost you must obtain strength of character and the fortitude to endure.

This is a strong word but this is the truth! We must set our face like a flint. Keep your eyes opened and keep His promises close and at hand. We either will be like a picked flower that shortly wilts and dies, or we will let our roots go deep and even flourish in the dry season.
Glory to Glory, Precept upon Precept and Line upon Line.

Giving all diligence, add to your faith: virtue , knowledge , self-control , perseverance , godliness , brotherly kindness , love . 2Peter 1:5-8

Regal Red

2010-08-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post a picture of a couple of those red chairs, I told you all about that I painted this summer. Here they are!! I think I painted about 12 chairs, all Regal Red of course.

It started out fun until the fumes got to me and the snake incident. But the job had to be completed. My grandson Clayton was a huge help and my daughter in law come in at the end. She saved me and finished the last glider for me. That was painted a clean crisp white.

We call it our outside living room. We do spend a lot of time outside sitting and eating Popsicle's.

Have a great day and be blessed.

Serendipity

2010-08-06T12:30:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love the word serendipity? It means the gift of finding good things accidentally. Now that is where I have a little trouble as I believe there is no accidentally anything in a believers life. I do expect to find good things in each and everyday. I pray for God's favor and blessings all the time!! Serendipity...

Really, this post is on the word I heard the Lord speak to my heart the other day. As I was looking out into our wide and open land, I heard the word ( serenity)! I was just filled then and there with His peace. I realized once again He knows what each of us need . I find that I do require open spaces around me. I love the peace and quiet of the country.

I have asked myself at times now why did we move way out here? Ohhh! The serenity and the awesome ability to hear His still small voice.

Now, I just want to be real here: My three grandson's live right next door, and there are occasions like everyday I hear them screaming. But I have learned the fine art of selective hearing, and locking my screen doors.

I have had the best time this last week just reading fun inspirational christian books,(with door locked) I so love all that He has given me! The gift of finding good things...

August Fun

2010-08-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, I was just thinking that it was time to reveal some of these last few weeks episodes of my life. Well remember the camping trip we took. Wonderful time we had a blast.
Mountain air, stream for the boys to play in. Now everyone must of been in the mountains because we could not find a place to camp for nothing. My son said he has never experienced this problem ever. Now, I am thinking you gotta be kidding! Thank God a sweet little lady came over to us after we stopped at a place that was FULL and she told us where we could find a spot. GOD bless this lady! We finally arrived at our place that the Father saved for us (reservations made in heavenly places).

OK to the point I came home with the worst virus from swimming in a hot pool that was filled with who knows what. It was the first time I actually put my head under the water, I may have licked my lips!!(YIKES). Also the END of any possible good hair day on this trip.
This pool experience was done on the last day of our vacation.
Home again home again jiggity jig.

Sick and tired for almost a week Now when they say don't drink the water. Don't Drink the water or in my case lick your lips or dunk your head.

We have washed windows (MY HUSBAND)!! I washed screens and blinds and curtains and ironed them. We have mowed grass and pulled weeds! Worked on my apron for State Fair!
Swatted flies till wrist hurt! Granddaughter turned 10 what does that make me? Older then her...
The point I am trying to make is this I will enjoy every last bit and portion of this month of August. I love all you out there who have taken the time to read of my life and portion that God has given me. It is all good because we our all learning and growing in His love and Grace. We are a family and He is our Father.

The whole earth has a virus and it is sin and the Lord has given us the annidote to heal and cure the effects of sin. Jesus Christ and His word take it at least three times a day! Pray and rest in his love.

Sunshine

2010-07-26T08:23:00.000-07:00

Friends !

Labor of Love: You find out that your expecting, the sheer joy and fear come over you with all its force of nature. take a deep breath and you have 9 months to let it settle and grow and bond. Forever a part of you! My daughter and friend.

We start out being the only one in this relationship that is carrying the whole load, then alas we have those years of love and adoration of Mommy and daughter. We grow and laugh together, we learn about each other likes and dislikes. What an awesome adventure. Our love is a love that God had has put into our hearts. He chose us to be Mother and daughter. But we have the choice to be friends. And what a wonderful thing to have a daughter as your dearest friend.

Love Sweet Love

2010-07-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

LOVE ,LOVE, LOVE!

Love is beyond defeat. The word says love never fails. When you release love into any situation the dynamics change. Why, because when you love you have released God into the situation.
God is love.
The word of God is love.
The name of Jesus is love.
The fruits of the Spirit is love.
The gifts of the Spirit are love.
The blood of Jesus is love.
We are born of the Spirit who is love.

I just want to challenge each and everyone of us to change the atmosphere around you. How, by releasing God's love and watch the dynamics change. We are all just wanting others to love and accept us, yet in the day we live in there is so much stress and fear and lack. And the one thing we have in abundance and are called to give and share is love. (His Love)

It's the only thing that there's just to little of. Love sweet love!

Now if you are looking for a way to overcome and to have hope in these days we live in. This is the answer: Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been POURED out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us Romans5:5

Breakfast Of Champions

2010-07-15T06:42:00.000-07:00

Now, this is what I am talking about! In the heat of summer mornings I love to get into the word and drink my tea. I wait for His still small voice to speak His words of encouragement. I want His direction for where He is working and what He has assigned to me. He is just waiting for me to seek His face and His words for this day. I awake so hungry for His presence and His direction! Our Father, is just waiting to load each one of us with His daily benefits. My hunger for Him can be filled by just sitting at His feet and thanking Him for all He has for me. I then begin to declare all the promises of His word for me and others. Open Heavens our over us!

Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits. The God of our salvation! Psalm68:19

God has said He will fill those who hunger and thirst after Him. (Open Your Mouth Wide)

Our breakfast: vanilla yogurt with fresh blueberries and strawberries, also vanilla flavored granola on top, then just a teaspoon of lemon flavored Cod Liver Oil. Yummy and good for us.

We are going camping and I am so looking forward to seeing what the Lord will speak in the mountains of His creation. For I have ears to hear. I send my love out to all my sisters in Christ Jesus for in Him we our family.

The Worth Of The Sparrow

2010-07-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And yet not one of them is forgotten or uncared for in the presence of God.

But even the very hairs of your head our numbered. So do not be struck with with fear or seized with alarm: you (child of God) you are of greater worth than many flocks of sparrows!

As I went out to feed my chickens this morning I was walking into a very different situation then I usually encounter most mornings. There was a huge owl flying away with at least 20 sparrows going after it. They were sounding their alarms with screeching and telling that owl get out of here. This is our turf and you will not get what belongs to us.

There is a battle and we must stand on all that the Lord has given us. And to stand our ground against the enemy who is trying to take what belongs to us. And at times it takes others to stand with us.

The sparrow is the most common of all birds, yet the lord keeps watch over each and everyone ,in His very presence they are. As He has said He will never leave or forsake us.

Luke12:6-7 Amplified

4th of July Parade

2010-07-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

Eddie and Olga first time to the Wet Parade there thinking I'm not gonna get wet(SMILE)

Noah, quick draw, fast shooting water machine! Clayton, worried out of water(Help)

Pam and Steve taking refuge under My water shield. Dez standing on top of the truck in case of flood.

Coolest and Funnest Parade Yet Water and more Water! What a great idea!

Barry and Amy refueling water tank (Amy still dry) standing at the very back smart girl, still chance of good hair day.

Clayton and Olga armed and dangerous, still dry but not for long!!

Clayton is having the time of his life, really 4Th of July must be every boys dream come true.

Fire by night (fire works) and water by day(water parade).

Now mine you no matter how hard you tried to stay dry by the end of the parade even those you thought you could trust became wild in the fun of it all . Nothing separated you, young or very old if you were there you YOU WERE Fair Game.

Come drink from the Living Waters! Happy Summer to all my friends in the world of Bloggers!

Roses and Faith

2010-07-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

The sweetness of the Lord, A rose is a rose but yet they have many names and colors and sizes. I always love the name The Rose Of Sharon which is not even really a rose at all.

The steps of a good man or a women are ordered of the Lord! Every step we take is really a step of faith. How can anyone walk in faith? Because our God is a good God!! He is always going before us. We are not blazing the trail of our own lives but rather walking in faith as our steps are ordered by Him. I love how the Word cries out, Deep calls to Deep. Now don't get me wrong any body can walk of a cliff, and it would be a long way down. But, rather a sure step on solid ground even if its covered by water (FAITH)

"To you it has been given to know the mystery o the kingdom of God; Mark4:11

One of my blogging sisters told me about getting up early and going outside while it was still cool out to do her bible study and prayer. Great advice to all of us. It is so much easier to hear God while reading His word in the quiet of the new day. Thanks Sharon!

My daughter will be up and blogging soon Ya-hoo!!

Looking Up

2010-06-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

So teach us to number our days, so that we might gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms90:12

I believe that there is a spirit of slumber upon us in these days. Yet at the same time the hours and days are just flying by. We must all stop hitting the snooze button!!

This last month has been very productive and sad and glad and funny and did I mention HOT.

Productive= Painting all our metal outside furniture, a very bright red color. I went to a Women on Fire conference, 3 days filled with God's power and Love. Taking care of my husband and keeping the home fires burning. Loving my family and friends.

Sad= Our sweet dog Heidi was bitten by a rattlesnake and she died. She was 11 years old. I can't help but believe that she took the hit instead of one of us here. We cried like babies. And our other dog Bella is so lonely and sad without her, she just goes over to the grave and just sits down.

Glad=God is still on His throne and He speaks to the hearts of His children, and He has made a way in the wilderness. Even through the hardships and sorrows and pain and all the work.

Funny=Seeing the Grand kids playing in the mud walking around with nothing on but cowboy boots and mud, should of gotten a picture of that one.

The moral of this story= God is a good God and our days our fleeting, so must learn to live in the now that God has given us so that there will not be regrets but rather grateful for all the different emotions and seasons we go through.

Wyoming Country

2010-06-02T10:51:00.000-07:00

I have been transported to a wild west territory,Wyoming! It is the town of Cody. I am actually here on assignment to check out a college with my best friend and her daughter. I believe I was honored to be able to come. The drive was very long but when you have someone to talk and laugh with the time goes more quickly (ha-ha). What a privilege to be with a mother and daughter as they see the future home of their newly graduated daughter.

I can just imagine the wonderful and exciting adventures ahead for her, and I also can feel the emotions that must be running through her heart. What!! so far from home, Hello what was I thinking!

But as I walked around the campus all Could see was opportunity calling and knowledge crying out. Dreams just waiting to be dreamed.

So, go my sweet girl your time has come to grow and become all that God has given you to do.

You Go Girl!!

Times Of Refreshment

2010-05-11T08:13:00.000-07:00

This is just a small portion of the most wonderful vacation we have ever had!
God really blessed us with wonderful weather. Precious time with our daughter Ashley and her hubby Eric and our grandchildren Naomi and Hannah and Samuel.
We went on our kids sail boat and we were able to sight see all the huge mansions. We spent a whole day at Sea World. Yet, walking on the beach and looking for seashells by the sea shore was the sweetest with our kids. God's beautiful creation and a sight to bless our tired weary souls. Even the scent of salt water and the tropical breeze. Refreshment galore!!

We have been home for almost a week and it seems like the memories are all we have, except the healthy tan and pictures of course. I want to say this about memories they really are a force so strong at times. I truly believe God provided for this vacation and we made very special memories of our kids and grand children. We brought back two very specific seashells, one of them was a pink conk shell which represents our daughter Ashley and her family. And a very white and shiny one almost translucent, that represents our son Barry and his family. They are now displayed on the mantel to remind us of our treasures.

Even Jesus went away to be refreshed and being with loved ones and a new scenery does a body good.

His Love Is Calling Us

2010-05-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

I want to share with you a very sweet word and sound I have heard in my prayer time.
Remember the portion of scripture where it happened as Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. There is a calling taking place the turtledove echoing,cooing and wooing to us. It is the Bridegroom calling His Bride. It is the call of love.

Those that truly love Him will hear! So do not fear you will not miss it. For your heart shall hear like Elizabeth when she was greeted by Mary and her spirit leaped for joy.

I tell you My nearness is being given in a greater revalation before My second coming.
Those that have ears will respond quickly to My turtledove cooing. Stop and listen.

I believe this is a word to help us out, as to learn to hear Him even in the midst of the clamour of the worlds noise and commotion we live in.

Dine With Me

2010-04-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Revelation 3:20

I have heard the voice of the Lord and Yes, I did open the door and as He said He would. He came into my heart. I am so full of joy to be able to sit with Him and eat of His banquet of goodness. I find myself on some days overflowing with His word and feeling full to satisfaction. Then very soon once again I realize I need to sit with Him and dine with Him once again. This word dine is referring to fellowship taking your time sitting with rest and leisure. Not a drive through meal deal. Dear Saints let us not hurry in our time of fellowship with Him. Take time to really taste and see that the Lord is good.

Keeper Of The Home

2010-04-16T11:09:00.000-07:00

Today is a rainy day and it feel so cozy to be home! Our homes are more then just a house on a street in any city or state, or any place in the world. But rather where there is the opportunity to keep our families loved and fed and given wise instruction. We all need a place to feel safe and appreciated.

I feel very strongly that there has been an assignment against us women, from the enemy to make our calling as "keepers of the home" a burden and telling us this really won't satisfy you. Yes, I know this is a very old tactic but once again he is up to his old tricks.

So my prayer for all women young and old is this, Do Not listen to the enemy. Instead take this as a time to count your blessings and take joy in being a"keeper of the home". Make some cookies, change the living room around do anything that screams I LOVE being home and I take My calling very serious. For I am a world changer one day at a time for the ones God has given me the privledge to serve.

My cat is one of those cats that just lay around ,but really is glad when there is someone who is at home even our animals don't want to be alone. HOME SWEET HOME

Clean Up The Environment

2010-04-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

Here I am at the public library Blogging and thinking where are the comforts of my home and my sweet familiar lap top?
Mr. Sony called and they hope to send out my computer today, I was told that I needed a new hard drive, and software.

I think I am in the teen area of our library I can hear music coming from all their headphones!! The music makes me think of the title of my blog that I was wanting to use:
"Clean Up The Environment"LOL.

Dirt and grime comes in many forms, the one I want to speak on today is air pollution. Not the kind you would normally think of, this kind of air pollution has to do with what we say and how we speak. Our words can be "verbal pollution". Did you ever notice when your walking through the grocery store, there is often some mom screaming at Johnny to "shut your#***#*##***mouth". And of course her screaming and her words

are way worse to listen to than Johnny's screaming. I usually shudder whenever I hear a mother speaking word curses to her children. I know most of us are not guilty of speaking this way to our loved ones, but often we allow negative talk or gossip to flow through the airwaves out of our mouths. I love the scripture that says: Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification. -Ephesians 4:29

I was reading in my devotional today, which suggested taking the challenge of avoiding critical words for a whole week. Those who participated were suprised to find out how little they spoke! As they continued the experiment, they actually had to relearn conversation skills. Scary Huh? It might be something worthwhile to try ourselves and see how we do.

What! Never speak one evil word, Or rash, or idle, or unkind!
O how shall I, most gracious Lord,
This mark of true perfection find? -Wesley

Hope to have my laptop back soon and blogging as usual. I can think better when rap music is not thumping through the headphones into the airwaves behind me LOL. Many blessings until next time

Easter Wishes and Computer Gone Wild

2010-04-01T18:37:00.000-07:00

To all my dear blogging sisters and friends, I was blogging so hard and fast last Saturday, my computer short circuited and blew up; I mean smoken, LOL. Praying for Mr. Sony to give me a new one. My beloved computer is in the shop as we speak, but the final verdict still remains to be announced: Please pray as well:) I keep going over to look up something or post a blog and alas, I remember my computer is not here. I am dictating my post over the phone to my dear friend Pam as we speak (Please check out her blog at "Where Your Treasure Is" LOL; she's writing this as you can tell). Keep checking in I will blog some way or another, Lord willing and the creek don't rise. Or if you have to wait a little while you could always re-read my older posts LOL.

Happy Easter to everyone and may you be blessed with the sweet presence of the Lord as you celebrate His Resurrection.

Signature Scent

2010-03-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

Sweet Smelling Fragrance!

You can't see it, or hear it, but you sure can smell it. Scent is a powerful force!
Think of all the memories attached to scents of our childhood and holidays.

Fragrance is a poweful tool used in the old testament, a certain scent was used as a part of worship. Now, today God uses us Chritians as a sweet smelling aroma to those all around us.

Now, this is just a thought but what is the effects that lingers after you walk out of a room or a building? May you live in such close communion with Christ, that you become a sweet smelling aroma in the lives of those individuals that you have touched each day and wherever you go! ( Christ through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in everyplace )

2 Coronthians 2:14

Love In Christ Roxy

Hello Hello

2010-03-23T06:25:00.000-07:00

Hello, Hello!!

Jesus calling: sometimes my phone rings off the hook and other times, I pick it up and check to see if it's broke (smile). Oh, but Jesus always calls. He calls my name. He is the breath of life. (He is the head wind). May He refresh us with His singing over us, as He calls out our name and His plans over us.

Spring Time

2010-03-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

I want to wish all of you a very Happy spring season, and may the sun shine upon your face! And remember to keep your eye's upon the Son. It is time to be refreshed and to look with great expectation to a new season which holds the promise of a new thing.

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Welcome To Our Home

2010-03-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

Take your shoes off and come in, Welcome to my home this morning!!

What a difference a day can make, yesterday was 75 degrees and today it is a light snow. The saying of the month of March is coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. But praise God our Savior came as a lamb and He is coming again, The Lion Of Judah. Only JESUS is seen as both the lion and the lamb. Gentle yet with all power and authority!

Home, even just the sound of the word can give us all different kinds of thoughts and emotions. May your life and home be a beacon of love and comfort and safety to those that God sends your way. Remember the word says we could even entertain angels, so show hospitality. And this does not always mean a full course dinner, but rather to give generous treatment of guest or strangers while in our abode.

Also, remember to send each guest out with a spoken blessing over them. So now may the Lord Bless you and keep you on this wonderful day.

Beauty Treatments

2010-03-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

Each of us will look at ouselves in a mirror today even if its just a reflection of yourself in your computer screen. I know the saying goes beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I can say I have asked the Lord for a good hair day, or please let this zit disappear! One or two or three places in the Bible talks about beauty, (hey its big buisness). But is it really all just vanity and beauty is fleeting? I want to say a word to all those beautiful women out there, God has made everything beautiful in His time. My number one beauty trick, Smile More!!

The Lord loves a kind hearted women, and when your words sound sweet and gentle you become more beautiful.

Now about wrinkles!! they really our just proof that we our alive and have lived and laughed!

So Smile Jesus loves You!

Energizing Power

2010-03-18T06:37:00.000-07:00

I cry out to all who are weary, I want to encourage each of you to brush off the dust of endless task, that have left you weary and tired. For rejoice, He has given all things to us to accomplish each and every task. It may be your a new mommy or a home school Mom or a grandma of three very active boys. Just being a women, a wife or a mother, puts you in the place of caregiver of life. Now you have the choice each day to give of yourself till your dry and weary or give from the overflow the secret holding tank?

There is no loss when we serve from this place, it is the place of doing all things in His strength.
Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on the (pilgrimage). This is key, it is a journey. As they pass through the valley of Baca, (deep valley of tears). THEY make it a place of springs; the rain also covers it with pools. THEY go from strength to strength, till each appear before God in Zion. Ps 84

So each of us will struggle and cry those tears, we get weary sisters lets not discount our pains and fears. But rather, Love one another through it all. And do not forget a word of encouragement to all who cross your path today.

Energizing power comes from the time you spend with Him, it comes from reading His word, it comes from a timely word spoken into you. Lets not forget the practical things that will give you energy. Sleep and good food to fuel your body and a walk outside to clear the cobwebs. And my favorite a good laugh till I cry. Blessings to all you gals out there!! Remember we can do all things in His strength.

He Hovers over us

2010-03-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

I the Holy Spirit hover and brood over you. I have sealed you for the day of redemption. I am your teacher. I am your comforter. Your faith worketh by love. For it is I who has shed love abroad in you heart. For I am the Holy Spirit.

This is a sweet word that the Lord has given me.

Dwellings

2010-03-15T08:01:00.000-07:00

He has determined our pre-appointed times and your boundries of your dwellings. Acts 17:26

I take great comfort in this words, as there our times I think where is the sunshine and the ocean view? He has put each of us in the place He has pepared for us. Sometimes it may just be for a short time or a lifetime. The most important factor in wherever you are is to make each place a home! Be content and take pleasure in all that He has provided. We do not want to miss the opprotunities in each phases of our lives.

Even this pretty covering brings quiet and a hush in a busy world. And also moisture to bring about pretty green grass this spring. May God Bless Your Home!

Tools Of Yesterday

2010-03-04T09:55:00.000-08:00

I was just thinking how blessed we are to have all modern tools to work the land.
This is a perfect example, really this thing weighs a ton. It is just used now as a yard
decoration. One day long ago it was used to help and make their work load easier.

Our job is to continue to plant seed for the harvest is near. He will give you ALL the
tools you will need.

Spring Time

2010-03-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

These little yellow crocus flowers, they have done just what they were

created to do. They gave me hope, and put a smile on my face. After

many months of no color or flowers in my little flower bed. They have

burst forth from their little bulb to say Spring is coming!

It is easy to lose hope if we don't keep our eyes on what is really important.

For the word tells us to everything there is a season. Now is the time to rekindle

all the promises of the plans He has for us. These little guys did not fail even if for only a few days did they stay.

I want to encourage all of my sisters, don't become weary in the tail end of this

winter season. Complete the rest and start stretching each day to awake to

the Spring work that we be required of us. Begin with your spring cleaning,

start with maybe your kitchen. Clean your silverwear drawer, then fill your sink with bleach water and put all your coffee mugs and your tea cups in for a good soak. They can get really

stained with all the warm cups of tea and coffee that were required in the cold months.

I love spring and I encourage each of you to make a list of fun things to do. And

of course the list of all the flower beds that need cleaning. And all the garden area to be

tilled and the grass raked out.

I like to try and get at least one thing done each day for my spring cleaning. It helps me

to get my house in order , because as soon as it gets warm out I will be outside.

Ice tea and iced coffee (here I come)

This picture is my bad side!

2010-02-25T13:10:00.000-08:00

Come on I know this like your second picture with your new digital camera, but really I didn't even get to pose. My first photo on a Blog and You didn't even say (cheese)

Max is adjusting to his new home, as we are also adjusting to a little dog who stays

really close by.

Cat and Max

2010-02-25T12:44:00.000-08:00

Here is the one who sleeps all day and plays all night!

Her name is jasmine and my sweet husband Danny got her for me on Valentines Day.

She is about 5 years old, and loves to eat and sleep.

Now can you see that little dog down on the floor?

His name is Max.

Now that little guy is a dog that belonged to my Mother and Father.

My mother passed away about 6 years ago, she went to be with the Lord and now

Max became my Dads dog. Max went everywhere with my Dad, so of

course when my Dad came to visit me he brought his dog along.

Now this is what happened: My Dad arrived on Sunday night and we had only 3 days

together and he passed away. I truly beleived he new he was dying, and he made the long travel by car so he could get his little guy safely to family. Now Max belongs to me.

Now Jasmine is still wondering will this little doggy ever go home? I got news for ya (cat)

I am Home!

Valentine For Life

2010-02-20T09:13:00.000-08:00

Thought you all

would like to see

my Man.

A man of honor and

integrity. He blesses me

everyday with love and

he helps me with all

things. He prays for me

and his whole family!!

Love conquers all, Love never fails,Love bears all things,Love believes all things and endures all things and hopes all things.

Noah My Grandson,( one of four)

2010-02-20T07:55:00.000-08:00

Here is one of my most treasured gifts from the Lord, Noah walked with God, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord Genesis 6:8-9. Prophesy,speak words of life and health over your children. All of my Grandchildren will walk in their inheritance because I will call those things into being and they shall come to pass. I have the priveledge and honor to plant seeds in all of my Grandchildrens lives. I plant them when I speak to them and about them to others.

Your words that these little ones hear will produce the fruit of what is heard by their ears. The word they hear will either produce Faith and Encouragement, Joy and Strength, Righteousness and Truth which produce Life. Remember even our little lambs given to us from the Father will become what you say over them. So lets start being minful of what you say and speak into their lives.

Training Hint: through my years of being with little ones, I have found that if I will just speak to them in a tone of a kind voice, yet in a suggestive (great idea) mode their little eyes look up to say hey, (great idea). Really the bossy all in control mode is not always the best approch for all kids. Like Noah! He will remind you Be Nice Omma,or Papa.

My New And Improved Living Room

2010-02-19T15:08:00.000-08:00

Voila

After almost two weeks of painting and new wood floors, voila our new living room!

It was really worth all the work. Our son Barry did all the wood floors and most everything

else. Danny and I helped with the painting and painting and painting.

All good things take time and energy.

Which reminds me, I finally feel rested and can fully enjoy it!

I love new and improved most the time, yet other times I want to say hey whats wrong with the way things use to be?

Sometimes the things that our familiar to us help us to feel safe and a sense of home.

But I can truly say that the feeling I get when I see the results is (change can be good).

The Lord spoke a word to me in the begining of this new year and it was "extravagant".

He truly wants to bless and prosper His children. He wants to give you the desires of your heart. I had been praying for almost a year about doing a wood floor and updating the colors.

He is a good God and He wants to give you good gifts.

"Home is where Your heart is"

After all the word tells us to Be Home Makers or keepers of the home.

So making them cozy and comfy and beautiful is biblical.

Christmas

2009-12-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

I want to take this time and reflect on what is important. I know there is a shift in the air and it's not just frost nipping at your nose. We are living in a season of the greatest revalation of God incarnate Jesus in full power and flow through the Holy Spirit. We are a people that will have the opportunity to see and move in great power. Signs and wonders will follow His name working through His people. Be watchful for all will come to pass, not in our power or strength but He is looking for a people that are completly sold out to Him and not just by our words. I want to encourage you all to make sure that you have oil in your lamps. It is time to read the word and pray like no other. And if you pray in tongues please use it.

This can be the very best Christmas you have ever had if you will press in and make your time with the Lord the most important time of your day. Get-up you sleepy head for arise and shine, for your redemption is at hand. Merry Christmas!!

Resting

2009-10-19T13:42:00.000-07:00

Here I sit after many days of going and going. Week-ends of conference's and such goooood
things. Yet, I could feel the tired weariness of my body. It feels so good to just stop and say enough. I will stop and wait upon the Lord and He will renew my strength. My job is to wait.
Waiting can be tough if you have never trained yourself to "wait"

Business seems to be the tactic of the enemy in this generation. I have asked many different people (how are you doing?) And these are there response, I am just ssssssssssssssssssssssssssoooooooooooooooo Busy.
Come on let's get a new line. Or better yet we could just simplify our lives and schedules.

We must ask ourselves, are we doing what we want to be doing? And are these things bringing glory to God in our lives and marriages? We must learn to discern what is nessesary and what is just business. We will one day give account of our days and time He has given us.

I just want to encourage all my sisters! Stop and listen to the still small voice, rest in His rest.
Take stock of your to do list. what can you eliminate or cut back on. Make better choices and your family and your relationships will prosper. He is our strength, but He even went away and rested alone.

Kingdom Keys

2009-10-12T19:39:00.000-07:00

Now how many times have you lost or missed placed your keys? Or better yet, how many times have you lost your keys, and then asked the Lord, please show me where I left my keys.
And then you look in the same place that you looked before and there they are!

Our Father has given us the Kingdom keys! So we hold a powerful tool for unlocking truths and locking out demonic influence. For these keys are called KINGDOM OF HEAVEN KEYS.

Keys are a sign of authority, and they hold the ability to open up heaven and all it's resources.
Matthew 16:19 and I will give you the keys!! You got them so use them, God is just waiting to have you use them in His name and the authority He has given you.

Learn to bind and loosen, take back what the enemy has stolen. Stop the enemy from stealing. And learn to release the blessings and favor of the Lord in your life.

Hearing God's voice

2009-09-30T19:46:00.000-07:00

Well let's see where do I begin. I bet your all wondering now where did she go? Surprise!!

I want to start with the fact God is not finished with me yet! It has been a month of getting things in order and WORK. Painting our home outside, it looks so nice.
We chose Pony Tail as the color and a real nice hunter green for the trim. With all our red accent pieces of furniture it looks real country and cozy. The guys have made one trip down to the river bottom to cut fire wood. I started teaching a womens Bible study on Tuesday. We have a womens conference this week-end.

I have spent much time just praying and asking of the Lord and waiting on Him. Here our some special word spoken to me, but I know He wouldn't mind if I shared them with my sisters in Christ. I am yours, you are mine
My beautiful bride of Christ
Flow as you feel my robe of righteousness
Laughter makes you lovely
Let My gems adorn you
I asked the Lord the other day Lord what time is it? I continued my reading and just being in His presence, I asked again Lord what time is it? Pray and rest in the quiet.
Once again I ask the Lord what time is it? He said (Be Ready)

Dress yourself with what He provides, His Glory looks rather lovely on His Bride. My life is not just what I see and do but rather what I hear my Father speaking. It is not just where I go, but rather where the Holy Spirit leads me. I have sensed a flow and its becoming easier to just step into it. But also the battle has intensified!
Gird up girls and prepare yourselves, for He has trained us for such a time as this. We will be overcomers, but we must be steadfast and resist the enemy!

I believe it is now time to learn to hear God's voice and flow with His thoughts. He has said my sheep hear My voice.

A Treasure Hunt

2009-09-04T15:52:00.000-07:00

The sun came up this morning, and I had my tea and let mt little dog Max out and realized I had no little grandchildren banging on my back door. As my grandsons live right next door. I remember the mornings of no action around here before 10:00. Times have changed I now have the privledge of helping to train my 3 grandsons. Clayton, Noah and Marshall. Also I now have the task of learning to Blog and realize computers are alive and they have a personality of their very own. I had the notion to comment on someones blog and to my surprise I sent it to myself. Now what the heck!!

Now to the real issue at hand. I love treasure's !!

Do you love a good find? sometimes it is at a garage sale or a thrift shop. But my most precious finds have been in the quiet mornings in my special place. I love the Word Of God.

A treasure hunt in the Word: Open the Bible, do it with purpose and great expectation. Become a student of the word. Become consumed by God and His word. Expect Him to speak to you. It's a treasure hunt and you will always find a jewel. Something worth more then silver or gold. Now when you find this treasure for the day, ponder it in your heart. Meditate upon it, think about it through your day. This is where the Word becomes alive and active as a two edged sword.

The Battle Cry

2009-09-02T10:45:00.000-07:00

We must redeem the time for the days are evil. Oh Lord hear our battle cry, for you have won the battle for us. But we must maintain our land ,the borders He has placed us in. A sweet and pleasant place (OUR HOMES). Scripture tells us how to redeem the time. Be careful then how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity!! Ephesians5:15-16
What does the battle cry sound like? It is the sound of your own voice saying what God's word says about you and who you are in the battle. A royal daughter of the most high King.

Time ,it can slip away and at the days end you may ask where did it go? I say no more for my days are numbered and in His hand. I have made a decision to take back what the enemy has stolen. "My time" First of all give the Lord the tithe of your day and He will expand the rest of it. Be wise in what choices you make on how to spend your hours, and the moments even the seconds.
The Lord has shown me to live in the moments the time I am in NOW. Don't stress over tomorrow or what I want to do next. Rather take pleasure in each moment take captive of your senses see what the Lord has given you. We miss so much by not seeing with our spiritual eyes, there is also so much beauty that our natural eyes can even behold, if we will only take the moments we are given. Tell the little ones around you how much you love them and then really watch in awesome wonder what the Lord has done. Then take stock of all the gifts of people God has place in your lives.
Your TIME will multiply when YOU become content!! With Godly contentment is great gain!

My Kitchen

2009-08-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

It all starts here every morning, My daily life in my sweet and cozy kitchen. Put on the tea pot
and while it gets steaming hot, I pick out the mug that best suits my mood this morning. Tall and thin, fat and solid, or maybe flowers. My favorites, one with my grandkids pictures on it, or one with scripture. And all the one's given as gifts from friends and also a few bought for oneself that just seemed like it would hold a pleasent cup of tea.
My kitchen is painted in a lovely blue color with hand made curtains of blue and white flowers. A kitchen table placed in the corner with two large windows to see all the country side.
Think of how many prayers have been prayed at this table? Heads bowed hands folded. Our kitchens truly are a prayer closet of sorts. Maybe even a sactuary where as we go about cooking and peparing foods, thanking our heavenly Father for His provisions. Or praying for our loved ones needs or concerns they may have. We must keep this place, the heart of our homes, clean of fustration, anger and bitterness. We are called to be the keepers of our homes. Prepare your heart first thing everyday that through that time with Jesus. He will give you the desire to keep the home fires burning. Your loved ones need food and nourishment and encouragment. Without these things we shall all grow weak and frail.
This is not a chore put rather a gift and assignment that the Lord has given us as His daughters and wives and mothers.
Pray for stregth and direction, be creative, make a sweet and comfortable kitchen, that all may come in. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some have unwittingly entertained angels. Hebrews13:2

Keep Watch

2009-08-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

"Some things cannot be done in a day"

"Some glorious morn-but when? Ah,who shall say?

The steepest mountain shall become a plain,

And the parched land be satisfied with rain.

The gate of brass all broken; iron bars,

Transfigured, form a ladder to the stars.

Rough places plain, and crooked ways all straight,

For him who with a patient heart can wait.

These things shall be on God's appointed day:

It may be tomorrow-yet it may."

I can see with my natural eyes, but my spiritual eyes see way more clearly. The days and months don't stop. His time is not ours, but he told us we would be able to recognize the times. He told us to occupy till he comes. Keep watch for we are seeing the greatest and glorious days yet to come. I cry out Come Lord Jesus Come!

Friends

2009-08-11T13:50:00.000-07:00

Perfume and incence brings joy to the heart, and the pleasentness of one's friend springs from his earnest council.

Proverbs 27:9

Angels Are Listening

2009-08-09T21:01:00.000-07:00

The winds are beginning to blow all across this land. We are a people who hunger for the hand of God, to show Himself strong. He is just about to pour onto this dry and thirsty land. Hold out your hand and be ready to be filled. Be a people of expectency!! He looks for those who will say here Lord use me.

Now keeping your eyes on the Lord, being faithful are great attributes, and He longs to find a women after His own heart. The old saying " aim at nothing and you'll hit it every time" So take aim what is a goal that you can reach for, that will have eternal benifits?

Learning to watch your words is possibly the biggest and most powerful weapon and tool that a woman can use, ask yourself after you get off the phone or speaking with your husband, or your child, did I just bless that person with my words or did I curse them? The word of God says we either bless with our words or we curse others. I made a decision long time ago to use my words wisely. Also, I read the Word aloud for scripture says faith comes by hearing the word. I realize that even the angels listen to hear what we say and they only respond to what we say concerning the word. Read Psalms 103:20

You want your words to line up with scripture. Your words lierally determine your future.

My family and I are getting ready for The State Fair and all the last wonderful day's of summer

2009-08-06T15:06:00.000-07:00

This is the day that the Lord has made, and oh how I will rejoice!!

As I awoke this morning and saw the sun come up,I realized He had made this day for me. What! My guest will be here in 2hours!! Vacuum, dust, clean the bathrooms,Polish and take out the trash.

Please dear Lord let me have a good hair day!

They have arrived (with smashed cupcakes) I told them don't worry I have a good imagination. The little cupcakes started sweet and lovely, they were frosted with pretty roses on top.

We had a lovely lunch, eggplant parmesean and a salad with baby greens topped with sliced strawberries and feta cheese with honey sliced almonds. Then of course we had tea and blueberry muffins. My treasures for this day Friends, Food,and Fellowship.

As I think in my heart so will my treasure be. Everyday there are different challenges but the Lord says in His word. It is I who make your feet like a deer. I enable you to walk and not stand in terror.Walk in Him and you will make spiritual progress upon my high places (trouble, suffering, or responsibility) Habakkuk 3:19

As my dear friend arrived this morning with her lovely expecting daughter. My grandson Noah ,threw a pillow in the air and it landed on top of a beautiful clock on a top shelf and it fell off and hit him in the head. The clock legs broke off, and Noah said "ought Oh" Now all this took place while I was in the den visiting with my guest. The children came in and retold the whole incident. WHAT!! The clock broke! Every emotion and thought flashed through my mind. Everything in this world fades and breaks and perishes. What really matters was he hurt, does the clock still work? HA-HA.

Remember You are royalty in His kingdom. He says come come and dine with me. Now the cupcakes and the clock remind me of my scripture this morning.

Though the fig tree may not blossom Noe fruit be on the vines: Through the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food: Though the flock be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls-Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength:

He will make my feet like deer's feet. and He will make me walk on my high places.