MIA

Yes, I know that I've been missing in action. I tried a computer fast for a while. It's been interesting being away from all the stuff I usually do on the computer; yet, I've got a lot more done around the house. Yes, I said "RAIN!" We've had a lot of it recently. The grass is so green one would think it is spring instead of fire season in southern Cal.

Family Photo Friday

the kids before church one Sunday morning.

Thankful Thursday

I am just filled with thanksgiving for the things the Lord is doing in our lives! He is choosing to bless and guide through many things.

1. Getting celebrate L's 10th birthday on this Saturday
2. Getting celebrate my birthday as well
3. Visiting with a friend from far away (Mr. Frank, our tribal connection, came to visit from Alaska)
4. Studying God's Word for an upcoming speaking engagement
5. Giving comfort to those who mourn 
6. Going to an awesome Bible study today where I wasn't the teacher - I need to be refreshed by others..
7. I can go on and on and on but am choosing to allow Jesus to intercede for me because I am so overwhelmed with His graciousness!

God is good; He is faithful; He is incredible! I am so in love with my Lord. My heart is just overflowing with love for my amazing Savior!


Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday again today. Join her and others as we return our gratitude to the one who created it!

What is life?

Life is so short. This blog has been such a blessing to me in dealing with the grief of loved ones who have passed on before us. I am asking you to pray for friends of ours in Ohio who lost a loved one unexpectedly today. His entering into glory has given him the wonderful sight of Jesus, but his wife, children, and other family are missing him. Pray for them, for God's comfort, and a peace that only He can give.

Take time today to tell your loved ones how special they are!

Ecc. 9:9-10

Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun— all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.

Thankful Thursdays - Pastors

Lynn is hosting Thankful Thursday during the month of October. I just loved her post on Fall Joy! Jump on over to read others.

This month is Pastor Appreciation Month. So for me, I am starting off October being thankful for my pastors. I've labeled it pastors because I am thankful for all the pastors who have influenced my spiritual growth. Currently, my pastor is my husband. Glen works so hard and studies so much. I am blessed to have a husband/pastor that loves God more than me! I am thankful for his endless hours of study and service to our congregation (although sometimes, I do admit to jealousy over the issue). 

I am thankful for the pastors in our church district who mentor, guide, and encourage us in our ministry. Glen and I would be very lost here without you! 

I'm thankful for  Pastor Crowley who introduced me to my husband through Summit Lake Camp.

I am thankful for Pastor Mike and Pastor Chuck - the pastor and youth pastor from my first church. You two helped teach me the basics of the Bible as a new believer. 

Working in the ministry can be such a blessing. Thank you, pastors, who share yourselves so willing with people. May God bless you all today!

2 Timothy 4:1-5

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

I Have No Words...

Today's Reading

Proverbs 4:20-27

My son, be attentive to my words;
   incline your ear to my sayings.
Let them not escape from your sight;
   keep them within your heart.
For they are life to those who find them,
   and healing to all their flesh.
Keep your heart with all vigilance,
   for from it flow the springs of life.
Put away from you crooked speech,
   and put devious talk far from you.
Let your eyes look directly forward,
   and your gaze be straight before you.
Ponder the path of your feet;
   then all your ways will be sure.
Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
   turn your foot away from evil.

Family Photo Friday

Disneyland Sept. 2010
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