It was my PROGESTERONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Need I say more? ;)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Happy BIrthday Lauren
Lauren turned eight yesterday and it turned into an all day celebration!
First Daddy took her to breakfast and on her annual birthday hike. Then on to putt putt golf and then her favorite pasta dish by Sloan and her party! Whew! She is one special girl! Sloan's is on Saturday and then we are done with Birthday's for awhile.
More bathtime metaphors
I don't know why bath time for Kate has turned into my "reflecting on life" moment but so be it!
During bathtime she loves if I squirt a little soap into her hand. She rubs rubs rubs her tummy and arms. But she's moved on to her legs and that is where the problem lies. You see, her legs are under water. So try as she might she cannot get her soapy hands to her legs fast enough before the water washes the soap away.
It got me thinking. God gives us all the tools we need to live effectively. Grace, forgiveness, mercy, joy, peace, kindness.
But if we don't USE God's tools properly, they are ineffective. We must use what God gives us..what He says we have in abundance, or else it is just like Kate, letting the water wash the soap away...rendering us ineffective Christians.
During bathtime she loves if I squirt a little soap into her hand. She rubs rubs rubs her tummy and arms. But she's moved on to her legs and that is where the problem lies. You see, her legs are under water. So try as she might she cannot get her soapy hands to her legs fast enough before the water washes the soap away.
It got me thinking. God gives us all the tools we need to live effectively. Grace, forgiveness, mercy, joy, peace, kindness.
But if we don't USE God's tools properly, they are ineffective. We must use what God gives us..what He says we have in abundance, or else it is just like Kate, letting the water wash the soap away...rendering us ineffective Christians.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Online Devotional
This really spoke to me today!
New Places
Today's Scripture
“…you have not passed this way before” (Joshua 3:4).
God desires to take you into new places in your life. He wants to take you to deeper places in your walk with Him, and He wants to take you into higher places of blessing in your life. Are you ready to go to places that you’ve never been before? So many people today get stuck in a rut because they don’t want to get out of their comfort zone. They want to stay with what they know because it’s comfortable. But in order for you to reach your full potential, you have to be willing to step out into the unknown. You won’t ever walk on water until you step out of the boat! We all have areas we can rise higher in. Open your heart today and be ready to step out into the unknown. Trust that the Lord will guide and order your every step. Begin to expect that the unexpected is on the way. Be ready to step out into new places. As you approach your day with faith and expectancy, you will move forward in the abundant life He has for you!
New Places
Today's Scripture
“…you have not passed this way before” (Joshua 3:4).
God desires to take you into new places in your life. He wants to take you to deeper places in your walk with Him, and He wants to take you into higher places of blessing in your life. Are you ready to go to places that you’ve never been before? So many people today get stuck in a rut because they don’t want to get out of their comfort zone. They want to stay with what they know because it’s comfortable. But in order for you to reach your full potential, you have to be willing to step out into the unknown. You won’t ever walk on water until you step out of the boat! We all have areas we can rise higher in. Open your heart today and be ready to step out into the unknown. Trust that the Lord will guide and order your every step. Begin to expect that the unexpected is on the way. Be ready to step out into new places. As you approach your day with faith and expectancy, you will move forward in the abundant life He has for you!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Blogging Lull
ONE of you said my blog was BORING lately...LOL I have to agree but I have been pouring a lot (ok, nearly all) my creative energies elsewhere right now. I don't expect I'll be blogging near as much anymore but perhaps occasionally.
I am not getting as much chance to read other's either but imagine one day some normalcy will return!
So anyway, sorry for the bore...but I have been blogging in an expanded version lately...;)
Will blog again soon I hope!
I am not getting as much chance to read other's either but imagine one day some normalcy will return!
So anyway, sorry for the bore...but I have been blogging in an expanded version lately...;)
Will blog again soon I hope!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Bloggers please help!
Hey guys, can someone PLEASE tell me how I accidentally removed half my tool bar for new posts? My fonts size is gone...
Thanks
Thanks
Friday, February 1, 2008
Congratulations to the Winners!!
Tiffany came in numero uno with the correct tribes-
Amy came in second with the correct tribes and a SERIOUSLY good try at the bonus question.
And Marissa came in third with correct tribes as well!
Congrats you guys and GREAT job looking into the very Word that gives life!
Here are the correct answers:
The Twelve Tribes are:
Asher
Benjamin
Dan
Gad
Issachar
Joseph*
Judah
Levi
Naphtali
Reuben
Simeon
Zebulun
AND a bit of a trick question for the bonus!!!
(It was around the Tabernacle and in order of their marches)
The Eastern Tribes
Judah
Issachar
Zebulun
The Southern Tribes
Reuben
Simeon
Gad
The Western Tribes
Ephraim
Manasseh
Benjamin
The Northern Tribes
Dan
Asher
Naphtali
*The sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Menasseh, were also given the status of independent tribes.
Good Job! I'll save the gift card for another day contest!
(lest you think I knew this, I didn't. I SO used the computer!!!! (for me? Allowed. Lol)I NEVER would have been able to get it either! It was a tough one! But you all always get the answers SO FAST I had to go difficult with the bonus...I can't even think UP good enough questions to ask you guys!!!)
Amy came in second with the correct tribes and a SERIOUSLY good try at the bonus question.
And Marissa came in third with correct tribes as well!
Congrats you guys and GREAT job looking into the very Word that gives life!
Here are the correct answers:
The Twelve Tribes are:
Asher
Benjamin
Dan
Gad
Issachar
Joseph*
Judah
Levi
Naphtali
Reuben
Simeon
Zebulun
AND a bit of a trick question for the bonus!!!
(It was around the Tabernacle and in order of their marches)
The Eastern Tribes
Judah
Issachar
Zebulun
The Southern Tribes
Reuben
Simeon
Gad
The Western Tribes
Ephraim
Manasseh
Benjamin
The Northern Tribes
Dan
Asher
Naphtali
*The sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Menasseh, were also given the status of independent tribes.
Good Job! I'll save the gift card for another day contest!
(lest you think I knew this, I didn't. I SO used the computer!!!! (for me? Allowed. Lol)I NEVER would have been able to get it either! It was a tough one! But you all always get the answers SO FAST I had to go difficult with the bonus...I can't even think UP good enough questions to ask you guys!!!)
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