tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57873321340050186722011-11-29T08:02:26.099-05:00The Lord's mercies and compassions are new every morning ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJVBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.comBlogger731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-89284641493666476882011-11-29T07:13:00.000-05:002011-11-29T07:13:21.948-05:00

God speak.  God speak to me.  I need to hear Your voice.  I need to hear Your still, small voice.  When days are long, and peace is hard to find, speak to me.  When I'm desperate for a morsel of hope, when there's just one more thing on the list, speak to me.  I know not where I'm going.  I'm losing sight.  Losing sight of who I am.  Losing sight of who You are.  God speak to me.  Remind me.  All

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Please pray for Pap. He is in the hospital and not doing well. The entire family would appreciate your prayers on his behalf. Thank you. (Originally posted September 12, 2007) As I've been sitting here trying to decide what to post, I've thought over what's been happening the last few days. David's grandfather, who we affectionately call Pap, has been here to visit. He arrived on

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Originally posted February 2010 It's not safe. Taking chances is just not safe. Taking risks is not safe. Life is not safe. I read this excerpt (taken from He Still Moves Stones) this morning in Max Lucado's, Grace for the Moment: There is a rawness and a wonder to life. Pursue it. Hunt for it. Sell out to get it. Don't listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second-rate

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-41828987587551019412011-07-06T07:45:00.002-04:002011-07-15T14:44:00.063-04:00

Driving through Atlanta, Georgia a few weeks ago, I glimpsed something that broke my heart and brought an awareness to my soul.  Traveling down I-75 early in the morning, my husband was driving and I was alone with my thoughts when I spotted them.  Two people sleeping on the concrete wrapped in sleeping bags on the side of the interstate.  They were out in the open.  Everyone would've been able

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-73163921378007875102011-05-16T08:30:00.000-04:002011-05-16T08:30:31.221-04:00

Every person is judged by his words, because they reveal the state of his heart... "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgement. For by your words you will be justified, and by your

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Lord, my heart is troubled.  My thoughts are jumbled.  My prayer is weak.  Help me to be still in Your Presence.  Let me return to my refuge in You, Lord.  Help me find a quiet place so I can hear You speak to me.  Change my heart.  Help me see through Your eyes.  Help me to love all people and strive to see the good in them.  You are Creator of all things and all people.  All people need love,

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Seeing the aftermath of the tornadoes that ripped through my home state, through my home town, and took so many lives, I truly have no words.  Please just pray for Alabama and all the states that were so tragically affected.  Pray for those who have lost loved ones and for those who have family still missing.  Pray for those who have lost all their earthly possessions.  Please pray for those who

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For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. -- John 3:16 NKJV www.FreeFoto.com Happy Easter, Jesus! Words can never express the depth of Your love, nor the price You paid on Calvary -- for me. I am not a perfect woman, of course You know that well. How many times have I fallen on my face before You,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-18600334096383790542011-04-20T08:08:00.000-04:002011-04-20T08:08:27.652-04:00

I've been reading Ann Voskamp's book, One Thousand Gifts.   It's good stuff.  I mean thought provoking, heart searching, mind-boggling stuff.   I read this passage just a few moments ago and had an 'aha' moment.   "They say time is money, but that's not true.  Time is life.  And if I want the fullest life, I need to find fullest time.  I wipe a water spot off the tap; there is a reflection of me.

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If you haven't picked up Mandisa's new CD, go get it! You will be glad you did!  Have a good morning and a great Friday!

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My husband and I had a discussion last night about some government principles...I will not revisit it here (you can thank me later), but I will say that it gave me something to think about.  Just one question I asked keeps replaying in my mind, "Who deserves mercy and how do you decide?” I have strong convictions.  I do not make apologies for loving Jesus and wanting others to know Him.  I don't

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-14679550291350145802011-03-31T18:16:00.000-04:002011-03-31T18:16:18.750-04:00

{Originally posted June 9, 2009} I wonder if Joseph always knew he was made for more. When his brothers dropped him in the pit, I wonder if he knew he was made for more than pit-dwelling. When his brothers sold him to the Ishmaelites, I wonder if he knew He was made for more than slavery. When he became the overseer of his master's home, I wonder if he knew he was made for more than seeing

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-61930878193718333662011-03-28T12:32:00.003-04:002011-03-28T12:53:41.805-04:00

Sometimes our greatest gifts come wrapped in trials. Today is a thundering, rainy, lazy day.  I love it...for the quietness in the thunder, for the hope in the rain, for the certainty that my Creator is near.  I love the gray skies for underneath there is a brilliant blue.  I love that sunshine always comes after the rain.  I love that I have hope that though I go through great trials in this

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I was flipping back through some of my old posts and came across this post, It's Not Safe , from February 2010. Little did I know at the time, that God was preparing me for a major move.  In less than two months from the day I wrote that post, my husband accepted a job 500 miles away...from home, from family, from friends, and from my comfort zone.  I can't say this move has been easy, but I can

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{Posted first in October 2009} This morning when I went in to get little Chloe up, she smiled, then wrapped those sweet little arms around my neck in such a wonderful, warm hug, I nearly had tears in my eyes. As I was basking in the glow of her hugs, I thought how wonderful it is to get such love just because my baby loves me. I wonder what our Father feels when we come to Him just because

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-86141391681283020432011-03-23T05:00:00.012-04:002011-03-23T05:00:08.379-04:00

My one word for 2011 was Honor.  Honor Jesus in all you do.  As a matter of fact, yesterday I did a cute little printable to put on my fridge and for my kids to put on their bulletin boards to help us remember To. Always. Honor. Jesus.  How quickly that attitude flew out the window. Let me tell you that I failed miserably.  Seriously failed.  It was just one of those things that comes out of

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While I was going about my usual routine today, I heard a song that was played at my wedding...Long As I Live by John Michael Montgomery.  I have to tell you I felt a  sentimental tug on my heart.  Oh, the days before kids and a mortgage, how fast they slipped away.  How busy we've been raising children and making ends meet. But, I remember the man I married, and I love him still.  I love him

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-67627877845678724102011-03-19T23:24:00.001-04:002011-03-19T23:25:47.749-04:00

 Because I'm feeling a little sentimental, I thought I'd do a little repost tonight.  This is one I wrote way back in 2009.  I still feel the same way.  I'm really glad that some things never change. :)Becky I love rocking chairs and porch swings. These are on my front porch. I think I love them so much because they remind me of my childhood and my grandparents, Maw and Papa. I remember

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Happy Saturday!  Hope it has been fabulous!  Here's a sunshine-y song to put a spring in your step! :) Becky

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This is beautiful.  Lysa TerKeurst posted this video on her website today.  It will tug on your heartstrings and possibly change your outlook on life.  It sure opened my eyes (and caused them to shed a tear or two).  Watch the entire video.  You'll be glad you did. :) Becky

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There is so much turmoil.  So much pain.  So many trials.  God bless those in Japan.  How much more can they take?  My heart wrenches when I see the images.  So many lost.  So many who've lost everything.  So many tears.  So much pain.  I'm sitting here on my comfy couch...snuggled under a blanket...resting in the fact that I know where my little ones are tucked in...and my husband is safely at

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-1133715970347205392011-03-15T13:28:00.000-04:002011-03-15T13:28:25.013-04:00

Here's a quick peek at my newest project.  My first project to blog about! Yay me! These are the only before pictures I have...I remembered to get a pic after I started sanding.  As you can see, this table needed some serious love.  Stay tuned to see the end results!  I can't wait! :) Becky

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A woman cries in the destroyed city of Natori. (Asahi Shimbun via Reuters)Father, let not our hearts become calloused to the cries of those who mourn and the shock of those left to pick up the pieces of their lives. Rather, may our hearts be tender towards meeting the needs of those who are separated by the miles. - Borrowed from Crosswalk via FacebookSeeing the images of the desolation and

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-63603352804446119572011-02-14T09:29:00.003-05:002011-02-14T09:41:55.115-05:00

For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.-- John 3:16 You are never alone.You are loved by the Creator.He has you on His mind today, and everyday!♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥ :) Becky

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-90684251714204100602011-01-28T09:32:00.015-05:002011-01-28T10:40:16.201-05:00

"You know, God, it's okay that I'm just a common caterpillar. You love me and that makes me special." -Hermie by Max LucadoI'm so ho-hum... predictable... dependable... boring. I'm a very common caterpillar. I sometimes look around at the lives of others and think, "I'll never do that or have that or be that." I guess if we are all honest, we have all felt like that at one time or another in

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-42723651488681880082010-10-26T06:03:00.007-04:002010-10-26T07:02:03.323-04:00

Hello to the few readers that may actually still be looking for a new post. It has been quite some time since I've posted. So many things in our lives have changed. We moved to a new town 500 miles away from family. My husband and I chose to home school when we moved here and I just have to tell you, homeschooling isn't for the faint of heart. My oldest girl turned eleven in June, my baby

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-61789453497866956932010-06-08T11:29:00.005-04:002011-04-23T17:52:03.988-04:00

What have we done? This is the question I pondered after David and I unloaded our moving trailer, after an eight hour drive, into a too small duplex destined to hold three kids and two (about-to-pass out-from-exhaustion) parents. Looking around all I could see were boxes. Boxes...Boxes...BOXES! And, that's when it hit me...we moved. We really moved. We moved away from all that was familiar.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-84820805856370742762010-02-13T06:02:00.008-05:002010-02-13T07:26:44.432-05:00

Its not safe. Taking chances is just not safe. Taking risks is not safe. Life is not safe.I read this excerpt (taken from He Still Moves Stones) this morning in Max Lucado's, Grace for the Moment:There is a rawness and a wonder to life. Pursue it. Hunt for it. Sell out to get it. Don't listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second-rate life and want you to do the same so they

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-8785916150218207292010-02-01T08:16:00.014-05:002011-04-23T17:52:49.751-04:00

This morning I was reading in Galatians 6:6-10 (NKJV). What struck me the most was this: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all... Let us not grow weary of doing good to all. ALL. All includes those people who ignore me. All includes people that cause me trouble. All

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-34019516725193729822010-01-28T08:58:00.003-05:002010-01-28T08:59:38.515-05:00

This morning I was thinking back over all the ups and downs my life has taken. I've made a quite a few mistakes and been given a few victories. I just have to tell you...I'm just happy to be where I am today. I was thinking about my blog this morning and pondering why I chose Every Day, A New Beginning for the title. The verse above is one of my favorite verses. As I was going over my history...

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Makes you yawn, doesn't it? Me too. Now, let's all take a nap! -- :) Becky

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyI can't turn the tv on without seeing the images of Haiti. I can't turn away. I have an ache in my being for those children who sit by the road, whose parents have not been found. My heart is overwhelmed. This mama's heart is stirred hearing the cries of the children. I can't turn away. So, I'm continually praying for

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-85835027383447486982010-01-04T13:08:00.002-05:002010-01-04T13:27:10.710-05:00

Every year, I try to make a resolution of sorts to be better than I was the year before. I want to be different. I really want to be different. I want to be more than I am today. I want to be more than what I think I can be. I want to be all that God has created me to be. I want to choose love, not bitterness. I want to choose good, not evil. I want choose kindness, not selfishness. I

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-17963628415462480972009-10-02T09:53:00.011-04:002011-04-23T17:55:00.070-04:00

This morning when I went in to get little Chloe up, she smiled, then wrapped those sweet little arms around my neck in such a wonderful, warm hug, I nearly had tears in my eyes. As I was basking in the glow of her hugs, I thought how wonderful it is to get such love just because my baby loves me. I wonder what our Father feels when we come to Him just because we love Him. Is a simple act of

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Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ,and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being savedand among those who are perishing.--2 Corinthians 2:14-15 NKJVHave you all looked around lately at the faces people are carrying around? Somber faces... frowns... irritated brows... sullen

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-3442446979127824132009-06-09T10:14:00.003-04:002009-06-19T10:05:40.647-04:00

I wonder if Joseph always knew he was made for more. When his brothers dropped him in the pit, I wonder if he knew he was made for more than pit-dwelling. When his brothers sold him to the Ishmaelites, I wonder if he knew He was made for more than slavery. When he became the overseer of his master's home, I wonder if he knew he was made for more than seeing over another's property. I wonder if he

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-19905958799781619222009-04-29T20:36:00.021-04:002009-05-01T12:48:31.158-04:00

Hi there! Sorry it's been so long since I posted. Being a mom of three sometimes keeps me so busy, I don't know if I'm coming or going. And, sometimes being Mom doesn't leave me much time for blogging. I know you all understand.We have been doing Beth Moore's Believing God bible study at church. It is so powerful. If you ever have the opportunity to do this study, I highly recommend it. Anyway...

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-82326708881811464292009-04-16T09:23:00.014-04:002011-04-23T17:57:19.269-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. Last week, I was enjoying A Woman Inspired Conference. I just have to say that if you are ever given the chance to participate in one of these webinars...they are fabulous. I believe God really moved in that conference and touched so many hearts, including mine. It was fabulous, just wonderful! Can you tell I enjoyed it? :) This week I've just been busy. I

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-7005882581442620382009-04-12T06:20:00.008-04:002009-04-12T07:06:41.904-04:00

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. -- John 3:16 NKJVwww.FreeFoto.com Happy Easter, Jesus! Words can never express the depth of Your love, nor the price You paid on Calvary -- for me. I am not a perfect woman, of course You know that well. How many times have I fallen on my face before You, only

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-7516620324603509972009-04-01T10:08:00.010-04:002009-04-13T07:03:46.398-04:00

It has been a quite a few days since I have written. Zack is well. And, thus far, no one else has been sick. Thank you all for your prayers. I have to tell you that God really shed some light on my attitude yesterday. I ran into some old friends and it stirred some deep, buried emotions in me. A few years ago I felt that I had been treated badly. I won't go into any details, but to say it hurt me

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-35569997884094636792009-03-26T23:01:00.009-04:002009-03-26T23:23:05.109-04:00

My thanks go out to all of you for your advice. I'll be trying it all. Zack is feeling much better tonight. He still has a slight fever, but he doesn't act sick. It takes quite a bit to keep him down. Thank you for your encouragement and if we cross your mind on Friday, please send up a small prayer.I will be participating in Unplug Friday. Hopefully, I will complete that organizing I've been

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-12808044398570877332009-03-26T07:20:00.004-04:002009-03-26T11:53:34.996-04:00

Hey there! We're back off to the doctor this morning. Poor Zack can't stay well for long, it seems. Was just wondering if any of you had any hints for keeping your children healthy? Do you know of any ways to boost their immunity? I'd really appreciate any tips. Hope you all have a good day!Oh and if you need a good laugh, pop on over to Lisa TerKeurst's blog for a little chuckle. The wonderful

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-19378877264305343962009-03-24T08:05:00.009-04:002009-03-24T09:18:59.912-04:00

Spring Break is over. The kids headed back to school this morning. They were not looking forward to it, to say the least. On the other hand, I might be just a little joyful about it. I am exhausted! I'm sure in a couple of hours, I'll be missing them and their chatter. I always do!Let me tell you what I did this morning...(some days I think my elevator can't get out of the basement). As I was

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-73414530858256838722009-03-22T11:24:00.001-04:002009-03-22T11:25:11.419-04:00

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-81536948363932423152009-03-19T07:15:00.017-04:002009-03-19T10:46:18.084-04:00

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.-- Proverbs 3:5 NKJV Hey there! Please forgive me for not posting in a couple of days. My children are on spring break this week, so it's been a little difficult to find the time to blog. Thank you for understanding!Yesterday, Bailey and Zack went up in

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I have to tell you, ladies. I have no idea what to write about today. I am never at a loss for words, but today they fail me. Isn't that funny? My husband would think so! I'm sure I'll come up with a few words...;)We had a great weekend. We really didn't do much. It's the strangest thing, though...I couldn't stop being giddy all weekend. I could just burst forth in song at any given moment. I

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Thought maybe on Fridays, I'd have a little comic relief. We all could use a little more laughter in our lives. Hope these funnies will bring you a chuckle or two. Oh, Happy Day!Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad. -- Psalm 126:2-3

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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 NKJVFirst of all, let me say thank you to my followers! I get so excited when I see a new face and oh my goodness...a new comment! It just makes my day! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!Second, yikes! The sick bug is back at our house. As soon as I think

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Hope and Perseverance. Isn't that what we are called to do...hope and persevere? In the face of all the things going on around us, aren't we persevering and hoping for a better tomorrow? Last year on February 6, a tornado ravaged our community. Sadly, some of our neighbors lost everything and a beloved member of the community lost her life. A little roof damage and an old uprooted tree is the

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I love rocking chairs and porch swings. These are on my front porch. I think I love them so much because they remind me of my childhood and my grandparents, Maw and Papa. I remember sitting on their front porch shelling beans with my Maw and listening to my Papa tell his stories. Some days my Papa would sit on his front porch and whittle away on a piece of cedar. He never made anything in

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Good morning! I didn't get a chance to write yesterday. Tuesday afternoon, my fridge decided to die! (Big, deep sigh). My husband, David, didn't get a chance to look at it until Tuesday night...what a mess we had! It was around 6:30-7:00 pm when he decided that some relay-power switch thingy was bad. So, he called a few local places before finding a man that actually had the part. Unfortunately,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-63561978656020712582009-03-03T07:51:00.019-05:002009-03-03T15:57:53.838-05:00

My husband and I bought the book, The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. They are the great brother duo who made the movies Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. I highly recommend these movies. God will use them to change your life. Anyway, let me get back on track. Like I said, we purchased The Love Dare. I have only been reading it for two days, but let me tell you, it is speaking

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Good morning! Can you believe it's Monday already? Where does the time go? The kids were really hoping for a snow day. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Seems like every time we get excited about the prospect of snow, we are disappointed. We received a dusting that was gone in a couple of hours. (Sigh) Needless to say, we were all crestfallen, especially the kids.As you can see in my photos, the

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Oh my goodness! God does speak to me in the oddest ways and often in the most mundane of circumstances. Yesterday afternoon, little Chloe just could not be consoled. She didn't want to be held. She didn't want to sit in her bouncy seat. She didn't want to roll on the floor. She didn't want a diaper change. She didn't want to eat. She didn't want to sit in her swing. Whoa! I mean, I was at my

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Oh my, it has been so long since I posted! I really don't know where the time goes. This week has been a trying one for me. I've had sick children and now a sick husband. I'm exhausted! I'm afraid I may be coming down with something myself. I'll be so glad when we all can shake the illness and get back to normal...(whatever that is!).I hope you all remember tomorrow is Valentine's Day, so don't

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I wanted to let everyone know that our little Chloe Brooke is doing great. She does not have cystic fibrosis. All praises to God! She is healthy, thriving, beautiful, and we have no reason for worry. God has been so good to our family. He gave David and I three beautiful, healthy children who are the light of our world. We are so blessed. As we were waiting on the results from Chloe's sweat

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In case some of you didn't know, our little Chloe Brooke was born on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 12:29 pm. She weighed 6 lbs, 5 oz and was 19 1/4 in long. I may be biased, but she is a beautiful baby girl. We brought her home on the following Sunday. She is doing well and I have recovered nicely and am feeling much better.We had just started feeling like life was back on track when the

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Don't we all want to be worry free? I want to have all my needs met without hardship, and without sacrifice. It seems like lately all I do is worry. For those of you who don't know, I am 7 months pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. My husband and I already have two beautiful healthy children and this little one was a bit of a surprise. This is the only pregnancy in which I have

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Forgiveness...Does anyone really know what it means to forgive if they've never been the one that needed it? If you've ever been the one who was seeking forgiveness, you know what a true gift it can be. You also understand what it costs the wronged person to give it to you. Anguish, despair, brokenness, tears, and so much hurt has to be released before forgiveness can be given. To be told you are

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I don't know if you've ever done anything of which you are ashamed. I have, more times than I care to think about. Just when I think I have it all together, there comes those ugly past sins rearing their monster heads. Satan uses them to tear me down, to make me feel useless. I remember the things I should have said and the things I shouldn't have done. They all rush back to me, reminding me of

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958573561969135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787332134005018672.post-25024616869753213912008-01-15T12:24:00.000-05:002008-01-23T11:01:13.539-05:00

There seems to be so much sickness running rampant in our community. I sometimes have to get on my knees and ask God, "why?" There is always something we can't control. There is always a situation where we feel helpless. We see others hurt and we just can't comprehend God's logic. However, I've come to the conclusion that our God knows better than I do. He sees all and hears all. He knows what

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Can you believe it's 2008 already? My goodness where does the time go! I have been so busy the last few months that this blog is turning into once a month instead of once a week. Please forgive me. I hope to do better.I don't know about you, but I'm no good at keeping my New Year's resolutions. I make them every year and I have yet to follow through on any of them. I've never written my goals

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Let me start by apologizing for not posting in such a long time. Our family has gone through so much in the past month. Praise God that He shelters us during the storms of life. I ask that you all continue to pray for our family. If any of you have any prayer requests, please don't hesitate to make them known. I will be posting a new list for prayer requests, so if you have anyone or anything you

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Do you remember the comfort you found in your mother's or father's arms as a child? You'd fall and they would pick you up, kiss the hurt, and hold you until you were okay. Do you remember the warmth and love that surrounded you then? When I was smaller, Mama had a purple robe she would wear. It was soft, warm, and smelled like her. I remember the peace and comfort I got from her hugs while she

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Have you ever endured a day when you didn't like yourself, much less anyone else? You know those days you hurt those you love the most because you can't stop the endless sarcasm spilling from your lips. Ok, maybe you haven't, but I have. I've thrown words like daggers and I've seen hurt in the eyes of those I love. Its not something I want to see. It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Slowly I am

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Hi all! I really didn't know what to talk about today. I got outside with Zack this morning. We really enjoy the sunshine. In the midst of praying and playing, a memory came to me. Several years ago, as I was standing at the sink, doing the dishes, I felt God speak to me. Yes, He seems to speak to me even in the most monotonous of chores. Like most homes, we had a window over the sink. It was a

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Good morning all. First, let me apologize for posting this so late. I usually post on Wednesdays, but since Bailey was out of school last week, I didn't have as much time to devote to the blog. Second, I would like all of you to pray for some dear friends of mine, the Pape family. John is in the Navy and is currently stationed in Virginia. His wife, Sandy, and their son, John Henry live in Texas.

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What do you do when you don't know what to do? Strange question, I know. Have you ever been stuck between a rock and a hard place? If you have, you'll understand why I write this today.There is someone close to me who is struggling in a difficult situation. We've been praying about this problem and yet, there doesn't seem to be a solution. So what do you do, when you don't know what to do? Do you

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Today I wanted to tell you a little about Malachi, a foster child taken in by my sister, Tricia, and her husband, Matthew. He came to our family a few days after Thanksgiving 2006. He is a sweet four-year-old with a sparkling smile. He brings sunshine wherever he goes. Malachi found a place in our hearts easily. This is a bittersweet time for our family, particularly Tricia and Matthew. Malachi

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Good morning! Today, I wanted to talk about what happens when God closes a door. We've all heard the old phrase, "When God closes a door, He opens a window." I wanted to dwell on that thought for a while.My bible reading for yesterday was Acts 15:35-16:10. My focus is on Acts 16:6-10. In this bible passage, it speaks of Paul, Timothy, and Silas on their way to Asia. However, they were stopped by

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As I've been sitting here trying to decide what to post, I've thought over what's been happening the last few days. David's grandfather, who we affectionately call Pap, has been here to visit. He arrived on Saturday afternoon. Pap lives in Pennsylvania, so we don't get to see him as often as we like. He had a stroke a few months ago, but is doing so much better. He still tires easily, but he's

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Good morning! I created this blog to keep in touch with everyone, but also so that I would have an extra outlet for my thoughts and prayers. You'll notice the quote from Jennifer Rothschild on my page. If any of you are interested, Lessons I Learned in the Dark, is a fabulous book about walking by faith, not by sight. I highly recommend reading it.Many of you may know that I gave up a great job

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