LOVE IT WHEN GOD SHOWS OFF.

HE IS CARRYING ME

HE IS MY REMEDY.

Speak To Me, Lord.

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory [1] and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” [2]

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

Out of Fellowship

I really need this today.  I haven't written in so long and I've been so far.  He keeps pulling me back.  Pray that I'll listen.

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More like falling in love...

He loves me like no other.

Starting Proverbs tomorrow for the month of October.  I've really fallen out of fellowship with God and am looking forward to my journey back into his arms.

packin

So, one of these days I'm gonna get me a gun, learn how to shoot it, and get a license to carry it. Kinda scary and empowering all at that the same time. That's just how I'm gonna have to roll. I've got me a good man now. And he takes real good care of me. God shows His hand in our relationship too. He's taking care of me and wants good things for me. Fixes things and builds relationships. He builds up and encourages. I love him. bh.

lake trio

silly

wake up.

rough week. good lessons.

lover of my soul

Jesus.  The lover of MY soul.

At The Cross

Oh Lord You've searched me

You know my way

Even when I fail You

I know You love me

Your holy presence

Surrounding me

In every season

I know You love me

I know You love me

At the cross I bow my knee

Where Your blood was shed for me

There's no greater love than this

You have overcome the grave

Your glory fills the highest place

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What can separate me now

You go before me

You shield my way

Your hand upholds me
I know You love me

You tore the veil

You made a way

When You said that it is done

And when the earth fades

Falls from my eyes

And You stand before me

I know You love me

I know You love me

at the cross link

His name

"And those who know your name put

 their trust in You,

 for You, O LORD, have not forsaken

those who seek You."

Psalm 9:10

• Elohim - The Creator
• El Elyon - The God Most High
• El Olam - The Everlasting God
• El Roi - The God Who Sees
• El Shaddai - The All Sufficient One
• Adonai - The Lord
• Jehovah - The Self-Existent One
• Jehovah-jireh - The Lord Will Provide
• Jehovah-rapha - The Lord Who Heals
• Jehovah-nissi - The Lord My Banner
• Jehovah-mekoddishkem - The Lord Who Sanctifies You
• Jehovah-shalom - The Lord is Peace
• Jehovah-raah - The Lord My Shepherd
• Jehovah-tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness
• Jehovah-shammah - The Lord is There
• Qanna - Jealous

abuse = fail

Abuse most commonly refers to the use or treatment of something or someone (a person, item, substance, concept, idea or vocabulary) that is harmful, or the lack of proper care of these (neglect). 

• Child abuse, physical, emotional or sexual abuse directed at a child
• Elder abuse, physical or psychological threats or neglect, directed at the elderly, particularly those unable to care for themselves
• Spousal abuse (better known as "domestic violence"), mistreatment of one's domestic partner.
• Self-abuse, self-destructive behavior
• Peer abuse, abusive behavior toward one's classmates in a school environment
• Employee abuse, harassing, threatening, or bullying others in a work environment
• Animal abuse, cruelty directed at animals

• Psychological abuse, emotional or psychological coercion used to compel another to do something they do not want to do
• Physical abuse, infliction of pain or use of violence against another
• Sexual abuse, improper use of another person for sexual purposes, either against their will or under physical or psychological pressure
• Child sexual abuse, such abuse of a minor
• Spiritual abuse, use of religious beliefs to intimidate, coerce, or control another
• Verbal abuse, use of profanity, demeaning talk, or threatening statements to degrade another

• Substance abuse
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol abuse

 

 

does your significant other

 

call or text often to keep tabs on what you are doing

tell you what you can and can't wear

have to be with you all the time

threaten to hurt themselves if you don't obey them

get angry quickly or fight a lot

make all the decisions or give orders

call you names, insult you, or criticize you

become jealous, possessive, controlling, or bossy

threaten to hurt you or someone you love

follow you, track where you go, show up unannounced or invited

refuse to accept a break up

use alcohol or drugs and pressure you to try it

shove, kick, pinch, hit, choke, strangle, pull your hair, shove

touch you or force you to something physically that you don't want to do

 

Gerber Daisy

My favorite flower as well.  Thinking and praying for another who shares that commonality.

Heresy

Beware of false doctrine.

THE RESTORATION OF CHRIST (website where I cut this from.)


The Restoration of TruthGod is your Father in Heaven. He knows you personally. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and your Savior. His life and teachings are the way to peace and happiness.


God knows you personally and loves you more than you can comprehend. He wants you to be happy now and always. To accomplish this purpose, Heavenly Father has provided a plan called the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Son of God; His teachings are the way to peace in life and joy for eternity.


As part of His plan, God has followed a simple pattern from the beginning of the world. He chooses a prophet (like Noah or Moses) to teach the gospel and lead the people. Sadly, most of God’s children have disregarded, disobeyed, and rejected His prophets.

As promised, Heavenly Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth. Jesus Christ lived a perfect, sinless life. He established His Church, taught His gospel, and performed many miracles. Incredibly, even Jesus Christ was rejected. Following His death, many people began to drift away from or distort Christ’s true teachings. As a result, God withdrew His authority to direct the Church that Christ had established.

Our loving Father in Heaven is the “same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (see Hebrews 13:8). As in ancient times, He has followed His simple pattern in our day. He has again established the gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth through a prophet. This prophet whom the Lord called to restore God’s truth is named Joseph Smith. The evidence of this Restoration is found in the Book of Mormon, which you can read, ponder, and pray about.

God continues to speak His words and reveal His truth in our day through a living prophet. If you ask your Heavenly Father in prayer, He can confirm the truth of this to you.



A lot of this is untrue.  This is NOT what the Bible teaches.

Some characteristics of a cult are:

• Mixing the truth with lies.
• Using Christian terminology with different definitions.
• forcing beliefs
• restricting freedoms
• bait and switch

I pray for the false churches to be exposed for their lies and for their members eye's to be opened to the lies that they are ignorant to.  I pray for the hearts of all of it's members to be quickened with the truth that God has breathed into His Holy Bible.  I pray for all false religion to be exposed for the untruths that it preaches and for the truth of Jesus Christ to be heard all over the world.

wow, look out Edward Norton

http://www.christianmusic.com/shawn_mcdonald/shawn_mcdonald.htm

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Yahoo! Video

This is an awesome website.  Yahoo! Video

I never knew I had this feature on my Yahoo.  Contemporary Christian Music Videos.  Very cool.  You can pick other music but I'm excited about this one because I have never seen most of the videos for the songs I listen to on KLOVE.  I don't have any TV set up or hooked up excpet for a converter box and rabbit ears and I really don't get but two channels I understand.  Having access to this genre of music is a rare find for me unless I want to search Youtube.  Which I don't if I can have it all right here on this little page on my email provider page.

HOW HE LOVES US

He is jealous for me,

Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,

Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.

When all of a sudden,

I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,

And I realise just how beautiful You are,

And how great Your affections are for me.

And oh, how He loves us so,

Oh how He loves us,

How He loves us all

Yeah, He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves.

We are His portion and He is our prize,

Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,

If grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.

So Heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss,

And my heart turns violently inside of my chest,

I don’t have time to maintain these regrets,

When I think about, the way…

He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Oh how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves.

Well, I thought about You the day Stephen died,

And You met me between my breaking.

I know that I still love You, God, despite the agony.

...They want to tell me You're cruel,

But if Stephen could sing, he'd say it's not true, cause...

Cause He loves us, Whoa! how He loves us.

Whoa! how He loves us. Whoa! how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us,

Whoa! how He loves us, Whoa! how He loves.

LYRICS BY JOHN MCMILLAN

lay it down

It is so frustrating to try so hard to help someone and for them to not listen. I'm sure my father can relate. When you've come from a bad place you don't want to watch anyone else walk in there. And you want everyone who is in the that bad place to come out. You wanna warn them. You want to counsel them. But they won't listen, just as you wouldn't. Just as I didn't. There's nothing you can do to change someone. They have to want to change. The one thing I have learned is that you can change yourself. And sometimes. That's what the situation needs.

he waits for her to understand

but she won't understand at all

she waits all night for him to call

but he won't call anymore

he waits to hear her say

forgive

but she just drops her pearl-black eyes

and prays to hear him say

i love you

but he tells no more lies

he waits for her to sympathize

but she won't sympathize at all

she waits all night to feel his kiss

but always wakes alone

he waits to hear her say

forget

but she just hangs her head in pain

and prays to hear him say

no more

i'll never leave again

how did we get this far apart?

we used to be so close together

how did we get this far apart?

i thought this love would last forever

he waits for her to understand

but she won't understand at all

she waits all night for him to call

but he won't call

he waits to hear her say

forgive

but she just drops her pearl-black eyes

and prays to hear him say

i love you

but he tells no more lies

how did we get this far apart?

we used to be so close together

how did we get this far apart?

i thought this love would last forever

Apart
[ The Cure Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]

“A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country”

Apart ( LP Version ) - The Cure

Take your hands off me, I don't belong to you

Standing at the door of the pink flamingo

Crying in the rain

It was a kind of so so love,

And I'm gonna make sure it doesn't happen again.

You and I had to be the standing joke of the year.

You were a run around,

A lost and found.

And not for me I feel.

Take your hands off me, please.

I don't belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.

I never knew you, you never knew me.

Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

We tried to make it work, you in a cocktail skirt.

And me in a suit, and it just wasn't me.

You're used to wearing less, and now your life's a mess.

So insecure you seem.

I put up with all the scenes,

This is one scene,

That's goin to be played my way

Take your hands off me, please

I dont belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.

I never knew you, you never knew me.

Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Under the deep red light,

I can see the make up sliding down.

Well hey little girl, you will will always make up

So take off that unbecoming frown.

As for me well, Ill find some one

Who's not going cheap in the sales.

A nice little house wife, who'll give me a steady life.

And not keep going off the rails

Take your hands off me, please

I don't belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.

I never knew you, you never knew me.

Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Wave goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

Say hello, wave goodbye.

Goodbye.

Say goodbye.

Say goodbye.

We were born before the wind.

Who were we to understand.

We were born before the wind

Say goodbye.

Through the rain, hail, sleet and snow,

Say good bye.

And Im trying, trying, trying

To say goodbye.

Say goodbye.

Say goodbye.

Say goodbye.

In the wind and the rain my darling.

Say goodbye.

I am...

a mother, father, nurse, disciplinarian, comforter, child, daughter, sister, counselor, Christian, bad girl, granddaughter, ex wife, ex girlfriend, sister in law, daughter in law, aunt, friend, team mom, den leader, maid, teacher, bus driver, a burden, emotional, strong, weak, a victim, abused, an abuser, alcoholic, addict, recovered, redeemed, angry, at peace, sad, happy, lonely, loved, surrounded, prayed for, the cool mom, naive, experienced, trusting, guarded, hurt, healed, indifferent, passionate, lazy, enthusiastic, decision maker, free, burdened, overwhelmed, handling it, soft, hard, funny, serious, unaware, ignorant, smart, forgiven, unshackled, a bully, mean, sarcastic, kind, compassionate, tired, hyper, loud, bold, inappropriate, spot on, tree trimmer, exterminator, landscaper, jack of all trades, unsure, certain, rooted, in charge, under thumb, annoying, fun, people person, misunderstood, unemployed, an employee, standing firm in His promises.

dcb he loves us

Faye

My grandmother died tonight.

The nicest person I've ever met just left to meet her Creator 15 minutes ago. Praise God for His mercy and grace and that my 83 year old grandmother Faye Hartman had accepted Christ. I mourn with those who mourn here on earth and I rejoice with those of us who know the Lord and His promises of an eternal life in His presence.

She was in no pain. 4 years ago they told her she wouldn't last 6 months with her cancer. 13 days ago the ER said she wouldn't make it through the night. She passed in a state of unresponsiveness for a few days under morphine with little or no pain.

Faye Hartman

SHILOH-Wanda Faye Hartman, 83, of Shiloh passed away at TIME on, DAY & DATE, at NAME OF LOCATION, IE., ROSEWOOD.She was born in Commerce Missouri on June 16, 1926 to Sybil Marie (Smithson) and Herbert Warren. She married George Joseph Hartman on January 1, 1943; he preceded her in death in 1999.She was also preceded in death by her son, Terry Lynn in 1978 at age 27.She is survived by her children Georgia Kent of Chatham, Charlotte Bruce (husband Robert) of Shiloh, and Michael (wife, Billie) of San Antonio, Texas, seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Faye was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, and a former member of Prospect Park Methodist Church. She was very active in her church until her illness prevented her participation. She was a Sunday School teacher, and a MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) leader.

In her youth Faye modeled for Sears catalog; however, her career was a more than 20 year stint with the Red Lobster restaurants. There she started as a server, but quickly worked her way up the ranks to traveling to new restaurants to train personnel prior to opening. She was proud of her articles that were published almost every month in the Red Lobster Tails newsletter.

During her residency in French Village she was a Cub Scout Den Mother and active in the Community Center. When she moved to the Shiloh area she became a member of the Galaxy Twirlers Square Dance club. Many years, dresses, and conventions later, she was instrumental in starting the Cadence Cloggers; a youth group of tap dancing square dancers who are still going strong today.

Some of Faye’s other interests were reading, astrology, studying various religions, biographical information and always, young people. She had a generous nature and wanted nothing more than to help others.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 pm DAY, IE., THURSDAY at Schildknecht Funeral Home located in O’Fallon, Illinois. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m.DAY, with the Rev. Eric M. Hartman of Providence Church in Plano, Texas officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Fairview Heights, with committal taking place in their Chapel.

...since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for "All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flowers of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.

"If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

Wanda Faye Hartman

83 years old, kind hearted, White Castle customer, former Red Lobster waitress, Honda driver, Cardinals fan, Cheez It provider, Scotcheroo maker, night owl, stray taker in er, Illinois resident, Shiloh Methodist member, mother of 4, grandmother of 7, friend of many, minister to my (ex) husband even after I gave up, Jesus lover, the nicest person I ever met, my grandmother.

MMP 'Shadows'

MMP 'Boyfriend'

MMP 'That Guy'

MMP 'Family'

MMP 'Mother'

Reformation Study Bible

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Yay Lauren!

This is so neat that my church does this. Every year near the end of the school year they present Bibles to the first graders now that they can read. I love that she got a pink one. Lauren is the cutie with pigtails, leggings, glasses, and the purse.

Say Hello and Wave Goodbye

Standing at the door of the pink flamingo
Crying in the rain
It was a kind of so so love,
And Im gonna make sure it doesnt happen again.

You and I had to be the standing joke of the year.
You were a run around,
A lost and found.
And not for me I feel.

Take your hands off me, please
I dont belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.
I never knew you., you never knew me.
Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.

We tried to make it work, you in a cocktail skirt.
And me in a suit, and it just wasnt me.
Youre used to wearing less, and now your lifes a mess.
So insecure you seem.

I put up with all the scenes,
This is one scene,
Thats goin to be played my way

Take your hands off me, please
I dont belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.
I never knew you., you never knew me.
Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.
Say hello and wave goodbye.

Under the deep red light,
I can see the make up slidding down.
Well hey little girl, you will will always make up
So take off that unbecoming frown.

As for me well, Ill find some one
Whos not going cheap in the sales.
A nice little house wife, wholl give me a steady life.
And not keep going off the rails.

Take your hands off me, please
I dont belong to you, you see.

Take a look in my face, for the last time.
I never knew you., you never knew me.
Say hello, goodbye.

Say hello and wave goodbye.
Say hello and wave goodbye.
Say hello and wave goodbye.
Wave goodbye.
Say hello and wave goodbye.
Say hello, wave goodbye.
Goodbye.
Say goodbye.
Say goodbye.

We were born before the wind.
Who were we to understand.
We were born before the wind
Say goodbye.

Through the rain, hail, sleet and snow,
Say good bye.
And Im trying, trying, trying
To say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
Say goodbye.

In the wind and the rain my darling.

Say goodbye.

In the wind and the rain my darling...

~~David Gray
Say Hello Wave Goodbye

Say Hello Wave Goodbye - David Gray

It took me a long time to realize how much power I had given him over me. I'm nobody's property and nobody should lay their hands on me. I'm learning to have boundaries, healthy ones. The kind that let the good in and keep the bad out. Seems simple really but it's amazing how fast we can lose our boundaries and then one day look around and see that we have no boundary lines at all. I still care about what happens to my ex but I never again want to give him or anybody that much control over me. I'm glad that I have such a strong support system with my friends and my church. I suggest reading "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud if you have issues with saying no to people.

If you want me to...

Valentine

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Valentine

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Love

By Your Side

Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life

(Chorus 2x)

Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go

(Chorus 2x)


--Tenth Avenue North

Christmas Synonyms

Each one of these is a common Christmas song or saying

1. Move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief.
2. Listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds.
3. Nocturnal timespan of unbroken quietness.
4. An emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good given to the terrestrial sphere.
5. Embellish the interior passageways.
6. Exalted heavenly beings to whom hearkened.
7. Twelve o'clock on a clement night witnessed its arrival.
8. The Christmas preceding all others.
9. Small municipality in Judea southeast of Jerusalem.
10. Diminutive masculine master of skin-covered percussionistic cylinders.
11. Omnipotent supreme being who elicits respite to ecstatic distinguished males.
12. Tranqulity upon the terrestrial sphere.
13. Obese personification fabricated of compressed mounds of minute crystals.
14. Expectations of arrival to populated area by mythical, masculine perennial gift-giver.
15. Natal celebration devoid of color.
16. In awe of the nocturnal time span characterized by religiosity.
17. Geographic stat of fantasy during the season of mother natures dormancy.
18. The first person nominative plural of a triumvirate of far eastern heads of state.
19. Tintinnabulation of bacillating pendulums in inverted, metallic, resonant cups.
20. In a distant location the existence of an improved unit of newborn children's slumber furniture.
21. Proceed forth declaring upon a specific geological alpine formation.
22. Jovial yuletid desired for the second peron singular of plural by us.

Celebrating Lauren

A group of college students from Houston Baptist University came to our church. They are a group that call themselves "Focus." They sang during worship hour and then later again that day at our Thanksgiving service that evening. They were very good. My daughter Lauren who is six was with us both times. She really seemed to enjoy the music in the morning. During the morning service they took a love offering. Lauren took out her wallet and put some of her money into the offering plate, nobody encouraged her to do so. I cried.

That evening during the service she drew a picture. This is what the stage at our church looks like. This is what Lauren saw and drew that night during the service.

It made an impact on her, and me.

I Am the True Vine

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that I may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and apppointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

ESV

I haven't been in very close fellowsip with the Lord lately. I have been able to bear artificial fruit out of habit. I don't want that kind of fruit. I want the kind that is from the Lord. I need to get back into His Word. I need to get back my love for His Word. It has to be my priority. I don't feel close to God right now. He hasn't moved. I have. I am in a difficult time right now, actually I make it seem like I always am. I need God now and always. I know He is there. I need Him to know that I am here.

This is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. It reminds me of being in Africa and watching David Crane preach from this passage to the people of Malawi. It just illustrates so well in my mind how imperative it is that I stay in touch, connected, to the True Vine. I'm stagnate and I want to continue to grow. I can only do it in His presence.