I just finished reading Fearless by Max Lucado. I would recommend this book to anyone that has ever struggled with fear. Fear is something we all face - most everyday in our life. This book is such and easy read. I love Lucado's style and straight forward to the point writing. Lucado has a way of taking a a tough subject that we all experience at one point or another and show us ways to better ourselves - to grow through the fear.
I will use to book to draw from in the future. It is a resource I will keep around to reread and I can guarantee that I will find something new I had missed before.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, August 10, 2009
The I Believe Bunny by Tish Rabe
The I Believe Bunny written by Tish Rabe, published by Thomas Nelson is a book that teaches children about the power of prayer. Bunny is in a situation where he learns that he is powerless on his own but with God - He gives you the strength to accomplish great things. This is the first in a series of books to come.
The Illustrations by Frank Endersby are cute, vibrant water colors that are bound to please children
I highly recommend this book to anyone with children. They will see How big God is and He cares about the things we care about.
The Illustrations by Frank Endersby are cute, vibrant water colors that are bound to please children
I highly recommend this book to anyone with children. They will see How big God is and He cares about the things we care about.
Monday, April 27, 2009
It's all in how you look at it...
We all need a new, different perspective from time to time and “The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective” by Andy Andrews Published by Thomas Nelson will do just that.
Jones, as he is called throughout the book provides a look into the lives and daily problems affecting many different situations and groups of people. He offers ‘Perspective’ in a way that causes you to think and take a look for yourself.
I would highly recommend this book. It’s a short, fun read. My 12 year started reading it this afternoon and I had to take it away from her to get her to finish her homework. ‘Perspective’ is something we all need a healthy dose of daily.
Jones, as he is called throughout the book provides a look into the lives and daily problems affecting many different situations and groups of people. He offers ‘Perspective’ in a way that causes you to think and take a look for yourself.
I would highly recommend this book. It’s a short, fun read. My 12 year started reading it this afternoon and I had to take it away from her to get her to finish her homework. ‘Perspective’ is something we all need a healthy dose of daily.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
On the right track...
It seems I get headed in the right direction and something happens - like this past week I was sick - and then I get totally off track again. I am getting back into the swing of things. I want this to be a habit that sticks thru thick and thin. When I was in college - I read my Bible and journaled daily. You would think I wouldn't struggle with it the way I do. but alas, I do. :)
Psalms 3
3 But you, O Lord , are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
He is the only one who can do that and not fail me.
Galations 5
1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Funny how I needed to hear that today. I want to make reading my Bible a regular thing I do but don't want it to be a cut and dried - do or die slavery thing either. It's about a relationship and I know that - just tend to get busy and forget that. I needed that reminder.
4 For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.
Grace - need I say more. :)
What is important is faith expressing itself in love. - Live by this and you'll go far.
25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Every part not just the parts I choose.
I just got back from group and left contemplating something that someone said that hit to close to home. That thing that was said was - When your busy, you don't deal with the inner stuff. I am seeing how my business keeps me from my inner stuff. Which is evident by my lack of posts. I want/need/desire that relationship - but fail to make things happen. Priorities.
God, change me - mold me. Make me more and more like you everyday, I know that will only happen as I seek you. From this day on I will seek time with you - for You alone. I will make time to meet with You, my king. Teach me you ways. I am yours. amen
Psalms 3
3 But you, O L
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
He is the only one who can do that and not fail me.
Galations 5
1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Funny how I needed to hear that today. I want to make reading my Bible a regular thing I do but don't want it to be a cut and dried - do or die slavery thing either. It's about a relationship and I know that - just tend to get busy and forget that. I needed that reminder.
4 For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.
Grace - need I say more. :)
What is important is faith expressing itself in love. - Live by this and you'll go far.
25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Every part not just the parts I choose.
I just got back from group and left contemplating something that someone said that hit to close to home. That thing that was said was - When your busy, you don't deal with the inner stuff. I am seeing how my business keeps me from my inner stuff. Which is evident by my lack of posts. I want/need/desire that relationship - but fail to make things happen. Priorities.
God, change me - mold me. Make me more and more like you everyday, I know that will only happen as I seek you. From this day on I will seek time with you - for You alone. I will make time to meet with You, my king. Teach me you ways. I am yours. amen
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sickness
This has been such and off week for me. I have been sick more than I have been well. Monday and Tuesday Sam did not go to school - Tuesday and Wednesday Lissa did not go to school. Most of the week - it has also been me. :) Last night when I had a fever of 103 - I knew I was sick. I keep tell myself it is allergies but when a fever is that high - I am sick. I had to admit the obvious. I was sick. I am feeling better and no fever (well 99 - which I don't count as a fever much) so I am on the upswing - Hopefully will get back to journaling here on a regular basis. Till tomorrow....
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Rain
I am so tired of the rain. I want sunshine - no, I need sunshine. It's funny how much the sunshine affects our moods. I am not down but definitely not woo-hoo, go God.
As I was reading Proverbs today, It was talking about our words and how we use them (which is a major theme of Proverbs) - made me think of all the rain we have been getting and how our words are meant to do good and soothe the soul. But is all the rain we have been getting kinda like someone who has flowing words all the time, almost to much - like all the rain we have been getting. That can kill things too. Like to much water is just as deadly as none. Anyway, just a thought I had. :)
Galations 1- I desire for the things I do to be pure and right where God has placed me to do them. I know I sometimes take control of that and take over His place but I do DEEPLY desire God to control every aspect of everything in my life.
24 And they praised God because of me.
Wow, what a compliment that is. My heart is for Jesus to shine in me so brightly that others are drawn to that and He uses little me to draw people to Him. WOW! Isn't God Amazing!!
As I was reading Proverbs today, It was talking about our words and how we use them (which is a major theme of Proverbs) - made me think of all the rain we have been getting and how our words are meant to do good and soothe the soul. But is all the rain we have been getting kinda like someone who has flowing words all the time, almost to much - like all the rain we have been getting. That can kill things too. Like to much water is just as deadly as none. Anyway, just a thought I had. :)
Galations 1- I desire for the things I do to be pure and right where God has placed me to do them. I know I sometimes take control of that and take over His place but I do DEEPLY desire God to control every aspect of everything in my life.
24 And they praised God because of me.
Wow, what a compliment that is. My heart is for Jesus to shine in me so brightly that others are drawn to that and He uses little me to draw people to Him. WOW! Isn't God Amazing!!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Light
It seems everything I am reading and hearing this week is about 'light'. We are salt and light. At CC this morning Troy is talking about 'impacting the world around us' ie being light. Whether that is here or those we support in other countries as the Bromley's shared about today. I want to be light not just any light but one that is effective. But I have to wonder 'How effective am I'? I pray that I am moving closer to being more effective daily. Sometimes I wonder how I can be an effective light when I take care of children all day. I am learning that I am most effective when they see it burning brightly and it makes a difference in their lives and they seek that out. WOW, what a purposeful light is! That is how God created us to be. A light. Pure and simple.
I am covering 3 chapter in Ephesians and 3 chapters in Proverbs to get me ,blog wise, caught up to where I need/want to be. :)
Ephesians 3 -
10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Church/the Body! Wow - and we GET to be a part of that!
12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
When I read this, I thought - if only I lived according to this and lived boldly and confidently. How much different would I be today? I desire and want to live confidently, I'm just not sure what that looks like for me. Jesus, help me to live confidently and boldly in You.
17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
AWWW what a beautiful word picture. I need my roots to go deep. I am taking steps so my roots do go deep. That is not something that just happens. Keep Seeking, Keep Seeking his face!
8 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
There are days I think I get how much He loves me. Then the very next day, I realize that I don't even begin to comprehend the depth of His love for me.
...19 Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
That is the only way I will ever be complete! FROM GOD!!!
Ephesians 4
1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
This verse pretty much sums up this chapter for me. Lead a life worthy - called by god. It entails unity - different gifts, etc . God is incredibly creative!
Ephesians 5
1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Follow God, Seek Him - everything works together - just as He planned! Simple , right? I tend to complicate things. Make them harder than they need to be. Not sure why but I do. :) Jesus, Help me to imitate and follow You - that's all that I need. You.
Proverbs 14, 15, 16 will wait till tomorrow for my comments and then back on track with a chapter from proverbs and a chapter in Ephesians (well for another day, at least in Ephesians -then a new book) daily. :)
I am covering 3 chapter in Ephesians and 3 chapters in Proverbs to get me ,blog wise, caught up to where I need/want to be. :)
Ephesians 3 -
10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Church/the Body! Wow - and we GET to be a part of that!
12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
When I read this, I thought - if only I lived according to this and lived boldly and confidently. How much different would I be today? I desire and want to live confidently, I'm just not sure what that looks like for me. Jesus, help me to live confidently and boldly in You.
17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
AWWW what a beautiful word picture. I need my roots to go deep. I am taking steps so my roots do go deep. That is not something that just happens. Keep Seeking, Keep Seeking his face!
8 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.
There are days I think I get how much He loves me. Then the very next day, I realize that I don't even begin to comprehend the depth of His love for me.
...19 Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
That is the only way I will ever be complete! FROM GOD!!!
Ephesians 4
1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
This verse pretty much sums up this chapter for me. Lead a life worthy - called by god. It entails unity - different gifts, etc . God is incredibly creative!
Ephesians 5
1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Follow God, Seek Him - everything works together - just as He planned! Simple , right? I tend to complicate things. Make them harder than they need to be. Not sure why but I do. :) Jesus, Help me to imitate and follow You - that's all that I need. You.
Proverbs 14, 15, 16 will wait till tomorrow for my comments and then back on track with a chapter from proverbs and a chapter in Ephesians (well for another day, at least in Ephesians -then a new book) daily. :)
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