and that's that

Friday, June 13, 2014

Foto Friday

Karla's friend, Beth, with
her gift from me

Tux in her bed

Tiger on her pillow

Maru's flan sold at the Sherwood
flea market.. yummy

David stopped by for a visit

My flea market find

View from the Big Dam Bridge

Outta my way people

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

We all want to be blessed by the Lord but do we know what to ask for? These 10 verses help us to be specific in our prayer requests for ourselves and our homes. I think it's important to recognize that all of these attributes come from the Lord and He is the giver of them all. So the next time you say 'May God bless you and keep you', maybe you can be specific with one of His blessings listed here.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Being Friendly

As children, we were told... 'Don't talk to strangers', but as adults we should be more open with sharing our testimony. Hebrews 13;2 ''Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.''
We have a natural tendency to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us, but if we don't expand beyond that then we will miss out on opportunities and friendships. There are no coincidences but rather God appointments.
We may never know 'why' we are in someone's life or they in ours, but there is value in every relationship. Some people are a life blessing, while others may just be a life lesson. Some people are in your life for a season, while a few others may last a lifetime.
The people in my life all have a purpose in helping me to fulfill my true purpose here on Earth for Christ. May my pride or timidness never hold The Light back from shining through me.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Hey

Hey!! I just wanted to give a shout out to my readers. Thanks for sticking with me and my thoughts. I hope my blog has been a source of fun, encouragement, and of thought provokement. I post a lot of quotes on facebook that you don't see here so I thought I'd share a few with you today.

''The next time you feel too tired or frustrated to go on, remember this: Our God is not exhaustible. Instead, He is faithful to provide a supply of endless divine strength to those who are willing to wait for His perfect timing. In all things, He gives exactly what we need for the moment at hand.'' intouch.org

''While it is wise to learn from the past, we shouldn’t live in the past. We cannot redo or undo the past, but by God’s grace we can press forward and serve God faithfully today and in the future. The life of faith is a journey forward as we become like Christ.'' odb.org

''How do you respond when someone compliments you? My advice is simply to say, “Thank you very much.” Then whisper a prayer in your heart to the Lord, thanking Him for the blessing, recognizing that anything worthy of praise ultimately comes from Him. If you felt encouraged, let the person know how the comment blessed you. If you receive praise for an achievement that was really a group effort, be sure to redirect the compliment to all those who were involved. A blessing is always more enjoyable when it’s shared.'' intouch.org

''if i had a nickel for every raindrop this past week...... hmm? enough already'' angie

Friday, June 6, 2014

Foto Friday

Secora, Paulina and Maru
at the farmer's market

Grace, Heidi, Ashley, Betsy and me
at the farmers market

Bentley by the pool

Hank on the diving board

Grace helping Nancy jump

Jed with an audience

Angie with the swimmers

Hank says 'Good grief this water is cold'

Zaedi playing with legos

'You will catch us, right?'

Who''s ready to rumble with Buster?
[blood vessel vs his eye]

Marion growing up at
the Godbee/Wittenburg house

'Hey guys'

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The Final Start

''Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what tomorrow will bring.'' We often make plans for the near future, but are we sure of our eternal plans? If you don't have the blessed assurance that Jesus is yours, then death has not lost it's sting and fear awaits you at the judgement seat.
Death is part of life, even if it's not a topic people like to discuss. Today, people died that are younger than you, the same age as you, and that are older than you. No one escapes this guarantee, unless the Lord comes back before you're called Home.
Some people may think this is a grim, sad topic today but for believers it is not. It is a waiting game until the time when all things will make sense. My doctor has said that I have a strong will to live and I do. I also know that when God stops my heart one day that I will not fight it. I will push this body with all my might to the end but my soul is secured, surrendered and saved by grace for an eternity with the Lord.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Included

Pets play a big part in some families lives. The ones we have now and the ones that have passed on before these have left huge pawprints on our hearts. My daily prayers always include a 'Thank you for keeping Tiger, Tux and Jack happy, healthy and safe.' Our pets are loved, spoiled and taken care of by us so we must also express our gratitude for them being placed in our lives.
Proverbs 12;10 ''The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.''
Whether you are an animal lover or not, we are commanded in this verse to treat animals with kindness and gentleness.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Alert and Thankful

I sure hope I am not the only one who has nodded off during a prayer and then felt guilty when I woke back up. I know sometimes I am praying about something then my mind wanders off on some tangent.
This verse reminds us it is important to set aside time to pray without any distractions. Stay focused and keep your mind on the conversation between you and God. I think it's important to find some place to be alone without your kids, tv, phone and just have a quiet moment to pray.
Praying with a thankful heart is a way of showing your gratitude for everything that God has given to you. God loves to hear 'thank you' just as much as we do. People with a sense of entitlement have no response of appreciation, thus receive less and less.
Mark 12;30 '' Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
''Prayer is to be a time of separation from the world in order to be with God. It occurs when we surrender our schedules, our priorities, and ourselves to the joy of drawing near to our Father in heaven. It’s a time to experience His love and express ours to Him; to remember that life is centered on Jesus and that our priority is to obey Him. It’s where our souls are nourished and we gain strength to continue.'' intouch.org