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Wednesday, 04 November 2009

  • Chris Tomlin "I Will Rise" Music Video

  • Fear Not!!

    I am thankful that the Lord does not give up on me. I am so thankful He continues to teach me new things. He is so gentle with me. He knows how I hate to be put down or criticized. It is so hard. I try to take it as I should but I think people can tell I am such a baby. It must show on my face. Well, God knows just how to work on me. He has convicted me once again. I wake up so often worrying about dying. Why? I don't know but this has come to my attention. I must trust and obey. The song played over in my head the other morning and I realized that was God's Word to me. I realized I focus too much on me and not nearly enough on Him. He will keep me here just as long as He wishes and not one minute more. No worrying on my part will change that. My worry also puts a strangle hold on my joy and peace.

    I had a huge blessing today. I had been praying for my friend Pastor Dela Cruz. He had a tumor and when it was removed it was discovered that is was benign. What a blessing. Pray for Pastor Dela Cruz and Hope. Hope, his wife needs a biopsy. Pray the Lord would provide for them. They would also like to visit her father who is dying but need money for the trip. God can provide and do more than we ask or think. I am trusting Him to make a way for them.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Sunday, 18 October 2009

  • Why We Serve

    Today I got to church a little early (as usual) and set up for my class and did a little of this and that to make things pretty. I love going and seeing the children all happy and pleasant. I love singing and learning new songs. Today we had no power point for our songs. I guess we now need a new key board. :( It is always something. We sang some fun ones and some good ones. I am not too strong in voice right now. I have this cold and I had some of the girls come up and lead. They were all smiles and happy and the group started out very small but grew as it drew closer to class time. I am so thankful that the God I love allows me this privilege to serve Him.
    We sang some beautiful songs in the adult service that made me so happy to be alive. I could hardly sing but still enjoyed lifting up the words to Him.
    Right now I am listening to "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear". Wow. What a cool song. Angels singing on bended knee.
    Thank you God for letting the sun shine on us today. Thank you for your precious presence in your Word. Thank you for sending your precious Son to save us from our sin.
    Our Bible verse in our Sunday School Class today was Ps.145:8 I think. It was about God being merciful and compassionate. Our lesson was about Ruth and Boaz being her kinsman redeemer. We are so blessed.

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

  • Just another crazy day but so much better than yesterday.
    Yesterday was as follows - woke, walked, foamed at the mouth about the state of things in general - the house, the laundry, the work. Went to work at church, worked on music, was interrupted, worked some more, listened to Jim and the boys read John 6, found out someone was using my credit card, got frustrated, started to the bank to cancel my card, noticed I had no more gas, stopped to put some in, noticed a police officer beside me while pumping gas, told him I was sorry when he told me I had been going almost 50 in a 35, paid for my gas while he looked over my license and insurance info, calmly walked back out to face the music, was reminded to drive carefully, breathed a prayer of relief at not getting busted, drove on to the bank, canceled my card, drove slowly to the church, worked some more on the music, went home and made a late lunch, went back to church and worked some more, went home and had some supper, watched Breach, watched some Eagles, slept, woke up, went to bed.



    Today- Woke, read the 25th Psalm and Proverbs, prayed, made a huge to do list, walked, drank my carrot juice, started laundry, woke everyone up, listened to John 7,told everyone to pick something to do off my list, organized the attic, made lunch, ate, talked to Jim, read with Andy, fell asleep, woke up, ate a chocolate bar (thanks Chelsie, it was delicious!) listened to Seth read a chapter of Little House, listened to Tim read a chapter Sherlock Holmes, made Andy do some penmanship, had an urge to write about life.............

    Life is good!

Monday, 24 August 2009

  • Weddings!

    I cried, I laughed, yeah, I was moved. What a fun day. Rebecca is as laid back as Jesse. Not a care in the world. They are known to lose most everything from phones, to wallets, you name it. Bec was sitting on the floor just minutes before the ceremony in her jeans making bouquets and smiling and having a great time. She made these beautiful flower arrangements for the reception and the place where they had the reception was changed at the last minute due to tornados. Well, she took it all in stride and never got her feathers ruffled once. She simply had a great day and nothing dampened her spirits. Jesse got a little ticked at Andy being "Andy" as did most of us, but all in all it really was a lovely thing. Grandpa and Grandma Evans came and did an awesome job helping with setting up the banquet hall, taking pictures and cleaning up. What a huge blessing they were. The Lechners from Pine Trail were there and helped as did David Bateman and Melinda and "B" Bethany and Jenny. Hillary and Terry helped a lot as they took care of their little ones, Jer and Lisa helped with cooking and Jer helped get all the groomsmen looking sharp and helped Jesse avoid last minute jitters. Jesse sang Rebecca a lovely song he wrote and accompanied himself on his guitar. It was so sweet. Grandpa Evans dropped his camera but only the filter broke and not the actual lens. Riley was a sweet little ring guy. Andrea got to walk up with him and she looked very pretty.
    We drove back yesterday and traveled from 7 in the morning to 11 at night. What a trip. I am so glad to be home. Now I must get my house cleaned and organized and start another school year. I still need to order curriculum but I won't have the money till after Lois and Ben's wedding. Weddings seem to cost a lot even when you are being frugal.
    I praise the Lord for the wonderful wedding between two young people who love the Lord with all their being. God, You are so good to me.

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  • I am learning more eveyday about the Lord. That's the best thing that is happening in my life. I love my Lord, my husband and my children and my friends. I enjoy reading and taking walks. I am married to a wonderful man who is my best friend here on earth. We met in December of 1975 and were married on July 10th, 1976. We have eleven children and now the Lord is adding to our quiver through the gift of grandchildren. I still homeschool 4 of our eleven children and 5 still live at home. My husband is a pastor. We have a big heart for foreign missions and two of our children are connected to YWAM.

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