Here's pics of Zayvn making the cookies for the fundraiser he did. Kev and him worked much of the day at the church making and baking. Zay's awful tired though and Kev said his back hurts!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cookies Made
Here's pics of Zayvn making the cookies for the fundraiser he did. Kev and him worked much of the day at the church making and baking. Zay's awful tired though and Kev said his back hurts!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
31 Biblical Virtues to pray for your children
I had a dear friend send this to me. I thought it was so good I wanted to share. I will use this to pray for not only my children but for myself. One biblical truth for every day of the month...
1. Salvation. “Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory” (Is. 45:8, 2 Tim. 2:10).
2. Growth in grace. “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18).
3. Love. “Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them” (Gal. 5:25, Eph. 5:2).
4. Honesty and integrity. “May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection” (Ps. 25:21).
5. Self-control. “Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do” (1 Thess. 5:6).
6. Love for God’s Word. “May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb” (Ps. 19:10).
7. Justice. “God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do” (Ps. 11:7, Mic. 6:8).
8. Mercy. “May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful” (Lk. 6:36).
9. Respect (for self, others, authority). “Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands” (1 Pet. 2:17).
10. Biblical self-esteem. “Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus” (Eph. 2:10).
11. Faithfulness. “Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts” (Prov. 3:3).
12. Courage. “May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions” (Dt. 31:6).
13. Purity. “Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions” (Ps. 51:10).
14. Kindness. “Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else” (1 Thess. 5:15).
15. Generosity. “Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age” (1 Tim. 6:18–19).
16. Peace-loving. “Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace” (Rom. 14:19).
17. Joy. “May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit” (1 Thess. 1:6).
18. Perseverance. “Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them” (Heb. 12:1).
19. Humility. “God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all” (Titus 3:2).
20. Compassion. “Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion” (Col. 3:12).
21. Responsibility. “Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load” (Gal. 6:5).
22. Contentment. “Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength” (Phil. 4:12–13).
23. Faith. “I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children’s hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them” (Lk. 17:5–6, Heb. 11:1–40).
24. A servant’s heart. “God, please help my children develop servants’ hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men” (Eph. 6:7).
25. Hope. “May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Ro. 15:13).
26. Willingness and ability to work. “Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Col. 3:23).
27. Passion for God. “Lord, please instill in my children a soul that ‘followeth hard after thee’ (Ps. 63:8, KJV), one that clings passionately to you.”
28. Self-discipline. “Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair” (Prov. 1:3).
29. Prayerfulness. “Grant, Lord, that my children’s lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Eph. 6:18).
30. Gratitude. “Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20, Col. 2:7).
31. A heart for missions. “Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Ps. 96:3).
1. Salvation. “Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory” (Is. 45:8, 2 Tim. 2:10).
2. Growth in grace. “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18).
3. Love. “Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them” (Gal. 5:25, Eph. 5:2).
4. Honesty and integrity. “May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection” (Ps. 25:21).
5. Self-control. “Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do” (1 Thess. 5:6).
6. Love for God’s Word. “May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb” (Ps. 19:10).
7. Justice. “God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do” (Ps. 11:7, Mic. 6:8).
8. Mercy. “May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful” (Lk. 6:36).
9. Respect (for self, others, authority). “Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands” (1 Pet. 2:17).
10. Biblical self-esteem. “Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus” (Eph. 2:10).
11. Faithfulness. “Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts” (Prov. 3:3).
12. Courage. “May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions” (Dt. 31:6).
13. Purity. “Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions” (Ps. 51:10).
14. Kindness. “Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else” (1 Thess. 5:15).
15. Generosity. “Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age” (1 Tim. 6:18–19).
16. Peace-loving. “Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace” (Rom. 14:19).
17. Joy. “May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit” (1 Thess. 1:6).
18. Perseverance. “Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them” (Heb. 12:1).
19. Humility. “God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all” (Titus 3:2).
20. Compassion. “Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion” (Col. 3:12).
21. Responsibility. “Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load” (Gal. 6:5).
22. Contentment. “Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength” (Phil. 4:12–13).
23. Faith. “I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children’s hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them” (Lk. 17:5–6, Heb. 11:1–40).
24. A servant’s heart. “God, please help my children develop servants’ hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men” (Eph. 6:7).
25. Hope. “May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Ro. 15:13).
26. Willingness and ability to work. “Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Col. 3:23).
27. Passion for God. “Lord, please instill in my children a soul that ‘followeth hard after thee’ (Ps. 63:8, KJV), one that clings passionately to you.”
28. Self-discipline. “Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair” (Prov. 1:3).
29. Prayerfulness. “Grant, Lord, that my children’s lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Eph. 6:18).
30. Gratitude. “Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20, Col. 2:7).
31. A heart for missions. “Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Ps. 96:3).
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Ice Storm
This is the ice on the kitchen window
Ice on the tree out front
Hanging off the lamp, side of house and roof
Hanging off the lamp, side of house and roof
We are in the midst of an ice storm. Schools were cancelled today and not sure about tomorrow. Poor Oscar went ice skating today when I let him out to go pottie. I don't think he liked that too much. Kevin got his car unthawed and went to the church. Main roads were cleared, it was just a matter of when you get out of the car making sure your feet stay on the ground and not go up in the air. Oh the joys of living in IA!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Zayvn's Cookie Fundraiser
My name is Zayvn and I am 6 years old. I told my daddy I want to help the kid’s in Haiti because they have owies and are hungry because of the earthquake. He said I could send money to BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade) and they would help Haiti. I want to make some cookies, I love cookies, and send the money to BGMC. Would You want to give me some money for some? Please let my daddy know if you want to order some. We make yummy ones.
This is a private fundraiser and all proceeds will go to “Boy’s & Girl’s Missionary Challenge” (bgmc.ag.org) in order to provide aid to Haiti. This is something Zayvn wants to do for children that were affected by the earthquake. He will be making Chocolate Chip and Snicker Doodles and selling them for $2.50 + shipping if applicable. Cookies will be distributed the week of Feb. 1st.
Flu Bug
That nasty bug hit our home once again. It started with Renn. Renn was home from school two days. Kev got it the end of last week and was home for two days. Then yesterday after coming home from work that bug hit me. I'm on the mend but still feel tired.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Visti with Tony & Sis
Tony playing the Wii with Renn
Their gift from us....they use these on the truck
Their gift to us!!
My two handsome boys
Zay ready for the snow
My handsome son
Tony and Sis are heading to CA. They came through DM early this morning and was able to spend the day with us. I went and picked them up at where their truck is. We had dinner together, had our Christmas together then they came to church with us. We had such a great time together. I love when they have extra time on a load to be able to see us.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
First Win of the Year
I got my first win of the year. I entered a contest through BookLoons http://bookloons.com/. Today I received in the mail a book titled "Best Bet" by Laura Pedersen. It's a fiction book and looks like it will be good to read.
Faithful
Faithful:
strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
reliable, trusted, or believed.
Obsolete. full of faith; believing.
This word has become such a constant for me these last couple weeks. Much has happened within our church and at times I wasn't sure what was going to happen. However, the one word that kept coming back to me was FAITHFUL. When I felt like all around me was falling to pieces God was telling me to be FAITHFUL. FAITHFUL to Him. To rely and trust in Him. That He would make all things work. To be FAITHFUL to His word. FAITHFUL to the calling He has placed on my life the last 20 years. Believing. Trusting. Relying on Him. I have to admit that at times I wasn't always FAITHFUL. My faith wavered, doubting what He said could happen could really happen.
I took this from a website: Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23). It does not imply sinless perfection. Was Moses sinless? No. Was he "faithful"? God said he was. Moses was steady, stable, ready and reliable. That is the heart, the essence, of faithfulness. Through many long years of toils and tears, "Moses was faithful."
I ask myself when things get tough why do I not rely on His FAITHFULNESS? Why do I worry and fret? He shows His FAITHFULNESS to me every day so why in times of troubles do I doubt? When I haven't been prayed up and reading God's word that's when doubt and worry comes flooding in. That's when I'm more vunerable to the attacks of the enemy and the thoughts of the enemy come flooding in. God wants me to be FAITHFUL to Him. Not just when things are peachy king but even when things get tough. It's not a choice! It's one of the fruits of the spirit like mentioned above. It's living by FAITH. Every day. In every circumstance. Good or bad. Help me Lord to remember your FAITHFULNESS. Help me to be FAITHFUL in my prayer life and reading in your word. I thank you for your FAITHFULNESS. FAITHFULNESS. FAITHFUL. FAITH. Believe. Rely. Trust.
strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
reliable, trusted, or believed.
Obsolete. full of faith; believing.
This word has become such a constant for me these last couple weeks. Much has happened within our church and at times I wasn't sure what was going to happen. However, the one word that kept coming back to me was FAITHFUL. When I felt like all around me was falling to pieces God was telling me to be FAITHFUL. FAITHFUL to Him. To rely and trust in Him. That He would make all things work. To be FAITHFUL to His word. FAITHFUL to the calling He has placed on my life the last 20 years. Believing. Trusting. Relying on Him. I have to admit that at times I wasn't always FAITHFUL. My faith wavered, doubting what He said could happen could really happen.
I took this from a website: Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23). It does not imply sinless perfection. Was Moses sinless? No. Was he "faithful"? God said he was. Moses was steady, stable, ready and reliable. That is the heart, the essence, of faithfulness. Through many long years of toils and tears, "Moses was faithful."
I ask myself when things get tough why do I not rely on His FAITHFULNESS? Why do I worry and fret? He shows His FAITHFULNESS to me every day so why in times of troubles do I doubt? When I haven't been prayed up and reading God's word that's when doubt and worry comes flooding in. That's when I'm more vunerable to the attacks of the enemy and the thoughts of the enemy come flooding in. God wants me to be FAITHFUL to Him. Not just when things are peachy king but even when things get tough. It's not a choice! It's one of the fruits of the spirit like mentioned above. It's living by FAITH. Every day. In every circumstance. Good or bad. Help me Lord to remember your FAITHFULNESS. Help me to be FAITHFUL in my prayer life and reading in your word. I thank you for your FAITHFULNESS. FAITHFULNESS. FAITHFUL. FAITH. Believe. Rely. Trust.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Never Alone
I found this video and it spoke so much to my heart.
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=376fe90a62abaaedecc2
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=376fe90a62abaaedecc2
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