Clint and his beautiful family just left the house. We will see them again in the morning. Even though his birthday is today, we will celebrate tomorrow with a brunch. After all, we must be through in time for the bulldog kick-off. I enjoy seeing him so happy with a wonderful wife and two precious girls. I am so proud of the family man his has become. What a blessing.
Our families have had a tough week. Between the two of them they have lost two cousins about their age and Anna's Uncle. We appreciate all of the prayers.
Mark's sister and brother are back from Ecuador. We are enjoying having them here for a visit. Family is sooo important. Have you told them that you love them lately.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
date night..met a super star
We had a good day at the show. So, we decided to have a date night. We split a steak and stayed to watch the local band. What we did not expect was to meet a super star.
Her name was Rion,,,,,. She said that her Mom named her after the stars in the sky, Orion. She walked up on stage and you noticed a little something different about her. She was petite and cute with long curly hair. She did not have use of her arms or hands because of some sort of defect. But when she smiled and introduced herself and started singing, all you noticed was her vitally and enthusiasm and a voice that could match the best singers in the world. Her stage presence was something to behold. She is twelve years old and was having a wonderful time and it showed.
She has a beautiful Mother that has given her the confidence to get on stage to shine like the star that she is.
Her Daddy is her stage hand who moves her mic's around and then kisses her and walks off stage. She giggles and says thanks dad. She looks out at us and say," that's what Dad's are for". Her Grand mother sells her CD's and Rion signs her pictures using a magic marker with two hands.
After her show I walked over and talked to then. The are so precious. One day, when she is famous, I will be able to say, I knew her when.
Lord. please forgive me for complaining about a broken elbow that is still not straight.
Her name was Rion,,,,,. She said that her Mom named her after the stars in the sky, Orion. She walked up on stage and you noticed a little something different about her. She was petite and cute with long curly hair. She did not have use of her arms or hands because of some sort of defect. But when she smiled and introduced herself and started singing, all you noticed was her vitally and enthusiasm and a voice that could match the best singers in the world. Her stage presence was something to behold. She is twelve years old and was having a wonderful time and it showed.
She has a beautiful Mother that has given her the confidence to get on stage to shine like the star that she is.
Her Daddy is her stage hand who moves her mic's around and then kisses her and walks off stage. She giggles and says thanks dad. She looks out at us and say," that's what Dad's are for". Her Grand mother sells her CD's and Rion signs her pictures using a magic marker with two hands.
After her show I walked over and talked to then. The are so precious. One day, when she is famous, I will be able to say, I knew her when.
Lord. please forgive me for complaining about a broken elbow that is still not straight.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Giving thanks with kids
Last night I was blessed by having all of the kids and grands and some friends at the house. Mark, the grandkids and I cooked all day. We had a sort of progressive supper with food out from 6:00 until midnight with people eating and visiting and sitting around the pit. My youngest two were the last two to make it because of work.
I really enjoy the interaction between all of them, especially the little ones. Alle reacts so strongly to everyone that came in that she made all of them feel like the favorite person in the room. Becca and Riley are such big cousins that Olivia and Alle are always entertained.
Carrie spent a good portion of the night playing "I am thankful for......." with Olivia. It was a delight to hear them take turns naming what they are thankful for. Take some time today between eating and visiting to thank God for all of His many blessings
Happy Thanksgiving
I really enjoy the interaction between all of them, especially the little ones. Alle reacts so strongly to everyone that came in that she made all of them feel like the favorite person in the room. Becca and Riley are such big cousins that Olivia and Alle are always entertained.
Carrie spent a good portion of the night playing "I am thankful for......." with Olivia. It was a delight to hear them take turns naming what they are thankful for. Take some time today between eating and visiting to thank God for all of His many blessings
Happy Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Spending Thanksgiving week in Psalms
I left my Jonah, James and 1 John studies in the RV up town this week to take to Mom's this Thursday. So I have spent the week in Psalms.
This morning I found who, what , when, where, how and why of praise and worship in the first three chapters of Psalms and more in the rest of Psalms.
Who Psalms 1:1A - Blessed is the Man (or woman) who
What Psalms 1:2A - Delight is in the Law of the Lord
How Psalms 1:2B - He mediates on it
When Psalms 1:2C - Day and Night
Where Psalms 1:3A- By a stream of water (anywhere)
Why Psalms 1:3B- That he may yield fruit and prosper in all he does
Who - Psalms 73:28b I put my trust in the Lord so that I may declare all of His works.
Psalms 71:3B Thou art my rock and my fortress. For thou O Lord are my hope and my truth
5, 6 I have learned from my birth that it is You
What - Psalms 9:1,2 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will tell of all thy wonderful
deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in Thee
Psalms 30:4 Sing praises to the Lord and give thanks to His Holy name
Psalms 70:4 May all who seek thee, rejoice and be glad. May those who love your salvation say
continually and forever. God is great . What a wonderful God He is.
Psalms 71:14 But I will hope continually and praise thee yet more and more
How Psalms 69:30 I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with Thanksgiving
Psalms 86: I will give thanks to Thee Lord with my whole Heart and glorify your name forever
When Psalms 5:3 My voice shall you hear in the morning O Lord
Psalms 1:2B Meditate day and night
Where Psalms 73:28 It is good for me to draw near to Go
Why Psalms 48: 1 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised
Psalms 86:13 For great is His Unconditional Love toward me, Thou has delivered my soul
from Hell
Psalms 86:15 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in
Loved and Faithfulness
Psalms 7:17 Give to the Lord the Thanks due to His righteousness
Give thanks to the God of the Universe because He created all things and He only is Worthy
.
This morning I found who, what , when, where, how and why of praise and worship in the first three chapters of Psalms and more in the rest of Psalms.
Who Psalms 1:1A - Blessed is the Man (or woman) who
What Psalms 1:2A - Delight is in the Law of the Lord
How Psalms 1:2B - He mediates on it
When Psalms 1:2C - Day and Night
Where Psalms 1:3A- By a stream of water (anywhere)
Why Psalms 1:3B- That he may yield fruit and prosper in all he does
Who - Psalms 73:28b I put my trust in the Lord so that I may declare all of His works.
Psalms 71:3B Thou art my rock and my fortress. For thou O Lord are my hope and my truth
5, 6 I have learned from my birth that it is You
What - Psalms 9:1,2 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will tell of all thy wonderful
deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in Thee
Psalms 30:4 Sing praises to the Lord and give thanks to His Holy name
Psalms 70:4 May all who seek thee, rejoice and be glad. May those who love your salvation say
continually and forever. God is great . What a wonderful God He is.
Psalms 71:14 But I will hope continually and praise thee yet more and more
How Psalms 69:30 I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with Thanksgiving
Psalms 86: I will give thanks to Thee Lord with my whole Heart and glorify your name forever
When Psalms 5:3 My voice shall you hear in the morning O Lord
Psalms 1:2B Meditate day and night
Where Psalms 73:28 It is good for me to draw near to Go
Why Psalms 48: 1 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised
Psalms 86:13 For great is His Unconditional Love toward me, Thou has delivered my soul
from Hell
Psalms 86:15 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in
Loved and Faithfulness
Psalms 7:17 Give to the Lord the Thanks due to His righteousness
Give thanks to the God of the Universe because He created all things and He only is Worthy
.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thanking God from His word
Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. I love this chapter because it is all about the Word of God. The Bible is a great place to learn about the Word of God.
This chapter is followed by several short chapters called the songs of Ascents found in Psalms 121-134.
I found something to be thankful to God for in each Chapter
Chapter 120 Thank God the He hears our prayers when we are in distress and delivers us from bondage
Chapter 121 Thank God that He is our Helper, keeper, defender and protector that does not sleep or slumber. Thank Him that He does not let us stumble or fall. He protects us day and night. He keeps His eyes on us and always guards us.
Chapter 122 Thank God for the house of the Lord where we can assemble together to praise the name of the Lord, thank Him and pray for peace.
Chapter 123 Thank God that we can have the confidence in His love to lift up our eyes to Him for His mercy and kindness
Chapter 124 Thank God that He is always on our side when we are in trouble and provides a way of escape. Our help is in the Lord who made Heaven and Earth.
Chapter 125 Thank God that those who trust Him can not be removed and will abide with Him forever. Thank God that He is fair and does good to those whose heart are right with Him.
Chapter 126 Thank God that He restores us and fills us with laughter, joy and song with all the great things that He does to make us glad. He sees our tears and brings back our rejoicing.
Chapter 127 Thank God that He builds the house and home and watches over the city and gives His own rest and sleep. Thank Him for our children which His gift to us and our reward to bless us and make us happy.
Chapter 128 Thank God for the blessings of a God-fearing family who trust and obey Him. His reward is prosperity and happiness for them and their children.
Chapter 129 Thank God for endurance and His overcoming our enemies.
Chapter 130 Thank God for forgiveness of sin. Thank Him that He hears our cry and prayers and that we can wait on Him in hope because of His steadfast love.
Chapter 131 Thank God who satisfies us with hope in the Lord so that we can trust in Him now and forever.
Chapter 133 Thank God for wonderful brotherly unity where harmony is as refreshing as the dew on the mountain and God has pronounced His eternal blessing.
Chapter 134 Come Bless the Lord all you who serve the Lord and may the Lord who made heaven and earth bless you.
This chapter is followed by several short chapters called the songs of Ascents found in Psalms 121-134.
I found something to be thankful to God for in each Chapter
Chapter 120 Thank God the He hears our prayers when we are in distress and delivers us from bondage
Chapter 121 Thank God that He is our Helper, keeper, defender and protector that does not sleep or slumber. Thank Him that He does not let us stumble or fall. He protects us day and night. He keeps His eyes on us and always guards us.
Chapter 122 Thank God for the house of the Lord where we can assemble together to praise the name of the Lord, thank Him and pray for peace.
Chapter 123 Thank God that we can have the confidence in His love to lift up our eyes to Him for His mercy and kindness
Chapter 124 Thank God that He is always on our side when we are in trouble and provides a way of escape. Our help is in the Lord who made Heaven and Earth.
Chapter 125 Thank God that those who trust Him can not be removed and will abide with Him forever. Thank God that He is fair and does good to those whose heart are right with Him.
Chapter 126 Thank God that He restores us and fills us with laughter, joy and song with all the great things that He does to make us glad. He sees our tears and brings back our rejoicing.
Chapter 127 Thank God that He builds the house and home and watches over the city and gives His own rest and sleep. Thank Him for our children which His gift to us and our reward to bless us and make us happy.
Chapter 128 Thank God for the blessings of a God-fearing family who trust and obey Him. His reward is prosperity and happiness for them and their children.
Chapter 129 Thank God for endurance and His overcoming our enemies.
Chapter 130 Thank God for forgiveness of sin. Thank Him that He hears our cry and prayers and that we can wait on Him in hope because of His steadfast love.
Chapter 131 Thank God who satisfies us with hope in the Lord so that we can trust in Him now and forever.
Chapter 133 Thank God for wonderful brotherly unity where harmony is as refreshing as the dew on the mountain and God has pronounced His eternal blessing.
Chapter 134 Come Bless the Lord all you who serve the Lord and may the Lord who made heaven and earth bless you.
Giving Thanks from Psalms
This morning I was looking for verses on being thankful and I started out with the first chapter that I ever memorized ...Psalms 100. The first part of the chapter talks about making a joyful noise. I am so glad it says joyful noise, cause I can praise God even though I do not have a pretty voice.
Verse 100:4 " Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving and into His court with praise. Be Thankful unto Him and Bless His name.
Verse:5 "For the Lord is good. His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations. "
Psalms is a great place to go when you want to praise and worship God, giving Him thanks for all he does. Go to Psalms 150, 149, 138 and many many more. I was excited when I found Psalms 136 that goes so well with 100:5.
"O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good
For His mercy endures forever"
The first of 26 verses that all end with His mercy endures forever.
Very poetic and beautiful and I understand even more so in the original language.
I decided to use this chapter to praise, worship and thank God. Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
1 O, give thanks unto the Lord................................................For His Mercy Endures Foerver
2 O give thanks unto my God and Father.................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
3 O give thanks unto Jesus Christ My Savior...........................For His Mercy Endures Forever
4 O give thanks to the Holy Spirit sent By Him........................For His Mercy Endures Forever
5 To Him who gave me Life....................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
6 To Him who loves me and sent His son.............................For His Mercy Endures Forever
7 To the Son willing to die for me............................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
8 To the Holy Spirit that indwells in me...................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
9 With His love He saved me..................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
10 He showed me the way......................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
11 He guides me every day......................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
12 He is the creator of the Universe...................................... ...For His Mercy Endures Forever
13 He is the King of King and Lord of Lord.......................... ..For His Mercy Endures Forever
14 He is the sacrificial Lamb................................................. ...For His Mercy Endures Forever
15 He is our Comforter............................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
16 He never leaves or forsakes us............................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
17 He is our provider...............................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
18 Give thanks to our Father in Heaven....................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
19 We give thanks to our friend................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
20 We give thanks to spiritual teacher.......................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
21 WE thank Him everyday.....................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
Maybe you can use this verse to thank God for a few things today and all this week.
Verse 100:4 " Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving and into His court with praise. Be Thankful unto Him and Bless His name.
Verse:5 "For the Lord is good. His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations. "
Psalms is a great place to go when you want to praise and worship God, giving Him thanks for all he does. Go to Psalms 150, 149, 138 and many many more. I was excited when I found Psalms 136 that goes so well with 100:5.
"O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good
For His mercy endures forever"
The first of 26 verses that all end with His mercy endures forever.
Very poetic and beautiful and I understand even more so in the original language.
I decided to use this chapter to praise, worship and thank God. Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
1 O, give thanks unto the Lord................................................For His Mercy Endures Foerver
2 O give thanks unto my God and Father.................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
3 O give thanks unto Jesus Christ My Savior...........................For His Mercy Endures Forever
4 O give thanks to the Holy Spirit sent By Him........................For His Mercy Endures Forever
5 To Him who gave me Life....................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
6 To Him who loves me and sent His son.............................For His Mercy Endures Forever
7 To the Son willing to die for me............................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
8 To the Holy Spirit that indwells in me...................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
9 With His love He saved me..................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
10 He showed me the way......................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
11 He guides me every day......................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
12 He is the creator of the Universe...................................... ...For His Mercy Endures Forever
13 He is the King of King and Lord of Lord.......................... ..For His Mercy Endures Forever
14 He is the sacrificial Lamb................................................. ...For His Mercy Endures Forever
15 He is our Comforter............................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
16 He never leaves or forsakes us............................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
17 He is our provider...............................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
18 Give thanks to our Father in Heaven....................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
19 We give thanks to our friend................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
20 We give thanks to spiritual teacher.......................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
21 WE thank Him everyday.....................................................For His Mercy Endures Forever
Maybe you can use this verse to thank God for a few things today and all this week.
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