Thursday, June 28, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
What a great devotion today! I hope you enjoy it and that the Lord speaks to your heart too!
This is the reading for June 25, taken from "Streams In The Desert".
The Scripture passage is Exodus 14:15-16
"Dear child of God, just imagine that triumphal march! Picture the excited children being constantly hushed and restrained by their parents from their outburst of wonder. Think how the women must have experienced an uncontrollable excitement as they found themselves suddenly saved from a fate worse than death. Imagine how the men who accompanied them must have felt ashamed and admonished for mistrusting God and for complaining against Moses. And as you envision the Red Sea's mighty walls of water, separated by the outstretched hand of the Eternal in response to the faith of a single man, learn what God will do for His own.
Never dread any consequence resulting from absolute obedience to His command. Never fear the rough waters ahead, which through their proud contempt impede your progress. God is greater than the roar of raging water and the mighty waves of the sea. "The LORD sits enthroned over the flld; the LORD is enthroned as King forever" (Psalm 29:19) A storm is simply the hem of His robe, the sign of His coming, and the evidence of His presence.
Dare to trust Him! Dare to follow Him! Then discover that the forces that blocked your progress and threatened your life become at His command the very materials He uses to build your street of freedom. F.B. Meyer"
"Have you come to the Red Sea place in your life,
Where, in sprite of all you can do,
There is no way out, there is no way back,
There is no other way but through?
Then wait on the Lord with a trust serene
Till the night of your fear is gone;
He will send the wind, He will heap the floods,
When He says to your soul, "Move on."
And His hand will lead you through-clear through-
Ere the watery walls roll down,
No foe can reach you, no wave can touch,
No mightiest sea can drown;
The tossing billows may rear their crests,
Their foam at your feet may break,
But o'er the seabed you will walk dry ground
In the path that your Lord will make.
In the morning watch, 'neath the lifted cloud,
You will see but the Lord alone,
When He leads you on from the place of the sea
To a land that you have not known;
And your fears will pass as your foes have passed,
You will be no more afraid;
You will sing His praise in a better place,
A place the His hand has made."
~Annie Johnson Flint
This is the reading for June 25, taken from "Streams In The Desert".
The Scripture passage is Exodus 14:15-16
"Dear child of God, just imagine that triumphal march! Picture the excited children being constantly hushed and restrained by their parents from their outburst of wonder. Think how the women must have experienced an uncontrollable excitement as they found themselves suddenly saved from a fate worse than death. Imagine how the men who accompanied them must have felt ashamed and admonished for mistrusting God and for complaining against Moses. And as you envision the Red Sea's mighty walls of water, separated by the outstretched hand of the Eternal in response to the faith of a single man, learn what God will do for His own.
Never dread any consequence resulting from absolute obedience to His command. Never fear the rough waters ahead, which through their proud contempt impede your progress. God is greater than the roar of raging water and the mighty waves of the sea. "The LORD sits enthroned over the flld; the LORD is enthroned as King forever" (Psalm 29:19) A storm is simply the hem of His robe, the sign of His coming, and the evidence of His presence.
Dare to trust Him! Dare to follow Him! Then discover that the forces that blocked your progress and threatened your life become at His command the very materials He uses to build your street of freedom. F.B. Meyer"
"Have you come to the Red Sea place in your life,
Where, in sprite of all you can do,
There is no way out, there is no way back,
There is no other way but through?
Then wait on the Lord with a trust serene
Till the night of your fear is gone;
He will send the wind, He will heap the floods,
When He says to your soul, "Move on."
And His hand will lead you through-clear through-
Ere the watery walls roll down,
No foe can reach you, no wave can touch,
No mightiest sea can drown;
The tossing billows may rear their crests,
Their foam at your feet may break,
But o'er the seabed you will walk dry ground
In the path that your Lord will make.
In the morning watch, 'neath the lifted cloud,
You will see but the Lord alone,
When He leads you on from the place of the sea
To a land that you have not known;
And your fears will pass as your foes have passed,
You will be no more afraid;
You will sing His praise in a better place,
A place the His hand has made."
~Annie Johnson Flint
Today is Ahren's 32nd birthday! How I love my man. He is so good to me. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect person for me-that's how I know he was chosen for me by God. We bought him grilling tools-Ahren is great at grilling. Everything he makes tastes soooo good. I try to grill and nothing turns out right! Ahren has it down to a science! He did bbq chicken tonight and as usual it was "finger-lickin'" good!
Ahren, thank you for your commitment to me and our children. I love you so much! You're a great Dad and our kids love, adore and respect you. Happy Birthday!
Ahren, thank you for your commitment to me and our children. I love you so much! You're a great Dad and our kids love, adore and respect you. Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is my sister-in-laws recipe and WOW is it GOOD!!!! I don't like artichoke, but you'ld never know it was in this. Don't make this unless you're having lots of people over-you will want to eat it by spoonfuls :-) Absolutely delicious!
The following is approxomate because she didn't measure...
2 c. of cooked, chopped spinach
2 c. artichoke hearts - probably 1 can chopped
2 pkg. of Queso Blanco cheese or Monteray Jack cheese, grated or shredded
1 pkg. of shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 finely chopped onion
4-6 heaping T. of mayo
enough milk to make it all creamy not liquidy
Bake in a oven safe dish at 360-370 degrees for 15 minutes or til cheeses melt.
P.S. Tweak to your liking!!
This is my sister-in-laws recipe and WOW is it GOOD!!!! I don't like artichoke, but you'ld never know it was in this. Don't make this unless you're having lots of people over-you will want to eat it by spoonfuls :-) Absolutely delicious!
The following is approxomate because she didn't measure...
2 c. of cooked, chopped spinach
2 c. artichoke hearts - probably 1 can chopped
2 pkg. of Queso Blanco cheese or Monteray Jack cheese, grated or shredded
1 pkg. of shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 finely chopped onion
4-6 heaping T. of mayo
enough milk to make it all creamy not liquidy
Bake in a oven safe dish at 360-370 degrees for 15 minutes or til cheeses melt.
P.S. Tweak to your liking!!
Week 3
Well, I've begun week 3 working out! I'm doing JNL Fusion workout from bodybuilding.com. Talk about a workout!! I challenge you to try it!! I haven't really lost anything yet, but I'm working on it! It's bound to show up sometime and IT BETTER!!!!!!
Megan's working out with me today!! :-) I wonder if she'll be sore tomorrow? Probably not :-)
Well, I've begun week 3 working out! I'm doing JNL Fusion workout from bodybuilding.com. Talk about a workout!! I challenge you to try it!! I haven't really lost anything yet, but I'm working on it! It's bound to show up sometime and IT BETTER!!!!!!
Megan's working out with me today!! :-) I wonder if she'll be sore tomorrow? Probably not :-)
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Father's Day
Heard such a good Father's Day message this morning. What a need we have today for real men and fathers who are willing to step up and be men. I'm thankful for my husband. He's a real man and a good man. I appreciate his acceptance of his responsibility. He's a good example for our children and as we heard today, a faithful father plays an invaluable part in the lives of his children.
Ahren, thank you for being faithful and true to your family. We love you and look up to you. Thank you for leading us in good paths and for following the Lord and being faithful to Him. We know that you aren't perfect but you're perfect for us!
Heard such a good Father's Day message this morning. What a need we have today for real men and fathers who are willing to step up and be men. I'm thankful for my husband. He's a real man and a good man. I appreciate his acceptance of his responsibility. He's a good example for our children and as we heard today, a faithful father plays an invaluable part in the lives of his children.
Ahren, thank you for being faithful and true to your family. We love you and look up to you. Thank you for leading us in good paths and for following the Lord and being faithful to Him. We know that you aren't perfect but you're perfect for us!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Workout Update:
Okay, well so far I've done 30 mintues of aerobics! I've drunk 3 cups of water only 7 to go!! I HATE this, but I know it's the only way. I'm trying not to think of tomorrow :-) or the next day or that this is what I need to do forever! That actually turns into a nightmare!! :-}
This is what I want and I want the results enough to stick to it. Praise the Lord He is with me every second of my day!! With His help I will see results!
Okay, well so far I've done 30 mintues of aerobics! I've drunk 3 cups of water only 7 to go!! I HATE this, but I know it's the only way. I'm trying not to think of tomorrow :-) or the next day or that this is what I need to do forever! That actually turns into a nightmare!! :-}
This is what I want and I want the results enough to stick to it. Praise the Lord He is with me every second of my day!! With His help I will see results!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Since I last posted, my sister has been married!!! She married Jason Altland just about 4 months to the day they started writing!! Fast yes, but when you know, you know! Very happy for them both!!
Also, I want to say that I'm super proud of all my friends who have lost weight! You've done a great job and have put me to shame many times! I need to really commit and that's what I've not done. I want to see the same results but without the effort needed and it's just not going to happen that way. So, from this day on I'm commiting. I don't know how I'll do, but I want to join the club of happy, thinner people!! Keep up the great work!
Also, I want to say that I'm super proud of all my friends who have lost weight! You've done a great job and have put me to shame many times! I need to really commit and that's what I've not done. I want to see the same results but without the effort needed and it's just not going to happen that way. So, from this day on I'm commiting. I don't know how I'll do, but I want to join the club of happy, thinner people!! Keep up the great work!
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