I got this in an email today...good stuff:
'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
Love n Hugs...Laura
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Pinkness
Well, well, well.....lookee what we have here....our new neighbors that moved directly across the street from us just got their house painted PINK today!!! yikes!!! did I ever tell you guys how much i HATE the color pink? i do....but guess what? God gave us a beautiful little girl and in that came lotsa giftings of pink attire. i'm surrounded by pinkness!!!so what am i gonna do? dress the poor girl in pink cuz i can't afford to buy all new clothes for her and i do really appreciate all the gifts..especially from my great cuz marci. they have had 3 girls and guess who inherited their clothes? yup, little miss Ellie. and now....for some reason, the people across the street think their house should go from a shade of mint green to a shade of soft "mauvy" pink. *sigh* i guess it could be worse, like hot pink and purple, the house in watseka.
Lord, what are you teaching me in this? oh, that's right, don't judge yer neighbors by their house color, get yer fanny over there and welcome them to the neighborhood with a plate of cookies ;)
got in an interesting conversation last night with one of my brothers (also earlier in the day with a different brother....hmmm) about cussing/filthy words etc coming out of our mouth as christians. and lo and behold, today, God showed me this in my quiet time:
"But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all in all.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humilty, meekness, longsuffering, bearing one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all things, put on LOVE, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Colossians 3:8-15
Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have sinned against You with my mouth. Forgive me for not honoring You at all times. Forgive me Father for the times I am judgemental of others when I should be loving instead. Father, I want to be a light for You in this dark world...help me to remember that LOVE must be first and foremost in my heart. Love for You, then love for others. Thank You Father that Your mercies are new everyday and You cleanse us from our daily sins. In Jesus' Name...Amen.
Lord, what are you teaching me in this? oh, that's right, don't judge yer neighbors by their house color, get yer fanny over there and welcome them to the neighborhood with a plate of cookies ;)
got in an interesting conversation last night with one of my brothers (also earlier in the day with a different brother....hmmm) about cussing/filthy words etc coming out of our mouth as christians. and lo and behold, today, God showed me this in my quiet time:
"But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all in all.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humilty, meekness, longsuffering, bearing one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all things, put on LOVE, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Colossians 3:8-15
Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have sinned against You with my mouth. Forgive me for not honoring You at all times. Forgive me Father for the times I am judgemental of others when I should be loving instead. Father, I want to be a light for You in this dark world...help me to remember that LOVE must be first and foremost in my heart. Love for You, then love for others. Thank You Father that Your mercies are new everyday and You cleanse us from our daily sins. In Jesus' Name...Amen.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
PIctures
A visit from Great Aunt Pat...we had so much fun!
This is how Lil Miss Ellie wakes up in the mornings...the happiest baby ever!!
A random shot before tucking the kiddos into bed...
The great debate continues whether we should cut the curls....He's earning the nickname Curly.
Really Mommy, I didn't do a thing except try to shove Ellie's passy in her mouth!!!!!
He loves his boots, what can i say???The Grass is Greener...
So it all started last week...God started whispering little love words to me about being content.
First I heard Him in the bathroom one night when I was taking my shower. I was looking at my neon green/blue striped walls that I had painted 8 mths ago when we bought our house. I love the frog theme and colors in my bathroom, but I had a feeling i would get tired of it real quicklike. You see when we bought our house, I tried every way possible to cut corners and save money. I had tons of frog decor, bathroom towels, picture frames that matched, so all i had to spend money on was paint....so i went with the frog theme. And I thought, it's okay, I have kids that we're raising, it will be very kid friendly. My husband complains he has to wear sunglasses in there cuz it's so bright...but it sure is cheery!! And guess what...8 mths down the road, and I'm sick of it. So I was complaining to God that I wished I had more money so I could redecorate it...and He whispered to me: Laura, a bathroom is a piddly thing in the greater scheme of life. If you aren't content with the small things, how can you be content with the big things?
And then going to bed that night, he gave me a kick-in-da-rear with what I opened to in the Bible.
"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have." Hebrews 13:5
Okay, Father, I hear You...I will be content with my bathroom frogs awhile longer.
In the greater picture of life...I was talking to 2 different friends over the past couple months that aren't sure they are staying in their marriages. It broke my heart to hear these people say they didn't know if they could stick it out any longer with their spouse.
Friends: hear me when I say this:
"The grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence...it's greener where you fertilize it!"
Some of our marriages take more work than others....I am one of them. I am a very stubborn and strong-willed person, and because of it, I mess up alot. I know that marriage isn't always perfect and there's valleys....but praise God for the mountaintops!!! Every season of life we go thru in our marriage is for a purpose. God may not reveal what exactly it is until we're out of that season. But what we can do, is trust Him that with Him as the center of our marriage...meaning: He is in the driver's seat......that we will get thru those hard times. We have to learn to be content with where we are in life. Get in the Word, pray constantly, quit looking at what everyone else has, and appreciate what God has given you. What makes you think God has someone else out there for you if you can't even get it right with the spouse yer with????
I have also learned that love gets deeper with every trial you go thru with yer spouse...and isn't that what we want in life? To know love at deeper and richer levels?
"Godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Love n Hugs...Laura
First I heard Him in the bathroom one night when I was taking my shower. I was looking at my neon green/blue striped walls that I had painted 8 mths ago when we bought our house. I love the frog theme and colors in my bathroom, but I had a feeling i would get tired of it real quicklike. You see when we bought our house, I tried every way possible to cut corners and save money. I had tons of frog decor, bathroom towels, picture frames that matched, so all i had to spend money on was paint....so i went with the frog theme. And I thought, it's okay, I have kids that we're raising, it will be very kid friendly. My husband complains he has to wear sunglasses in there cuz it's so bright...but it sure is cheery!! And guess what...8 mths down the road, and I'm sick of it. So I was complaining to God that I wished I had more money so I could redecorate it...and He whispered to me: Laura, a bathroom is a piddly thing in the greater scheme of life. If you aren't content with the small things, how can you be content with the big things?
And then going to bed that night, he gave me a kick-in-da-rear with what I opened to in the Bible.
"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have." Hebrews 13:5
Okay, Father, I hear You...I will be content with my bathroom frogs awhile longer.
In the greater picture of life...I was talking to 2 different friends over the past couple months that aren't sure they are staying in their marriages. It broke my heart to hear these people say they didn't know if they could stick it out any longer with their spouse.
Friends: hear me when I say this:
"The grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence...it's greener where you fertilize it!"
Some of our marriages take more work than others....I am one of them. I am a very stubborn and strong-willed person, and because of it, I mess up alot. I know that marriage isn't always perfect and there's valleys....but praise God for the mountaintops!!! Every season of life we go thru in our marriage is for a purpose. God may not reveal what exactly it is until we're out of that season. But what we can do, is trust Him that with Him as the center of our marriage...meaning: He is in the driver's seat......that we will get thru those hard times. We have to learn to be content with where we are in life. Get in the Word, pray constantly, quit looking at what everyone else has, and appreciate what God has given you. What makes you think God has someone else out there for you if you can't even get it right with the spouse yer with????
I have also learned that love gets deeper with every trial you go thru with yer spouse...and isn't that what we want in life? To know love at deeper and richer levels?
"Godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Love n Hugs...Laura
Wonderful Wednesday
10 things i'm superly wonderful and happy about today:
1-The new freezer that came with the house works great!
(we lost ours in the big flood, had never turned on the new one that came with the house
when we bought it, cuz we didn't need it, and now we do need it....and it works!)
2- The grass is 10 times greener today because of the rain yesterday.
3- The sun is shining soooooo brightly!!
4- Both kids got their baths today ( for some reason, it always seems a huge task for me to get this done) and they smell yummy ;)
5- The bathroom floor got scrubbed
6- I made a pan of choc chip bars last night and my brother who NEVER eats desserts/sweets ate 4 OF THEM!!!!!! and my hubby (who doesn't eat them much either) ate one too.....i was literally dancing with joy last night ;) they thought i was crazy.....guess i am
7- The heating bill has come down...big relief!
8- I've only come upon 1 spider since spring is here....and he's officially DEAD! yeah!!!!
9- There's nothing better than eating choc chip bars with a good cup of coffee...like right now.
10- My mom found more cute cute clothes for the kids yesterday!
1-The new freezer that came with the house works great!
(we lost ours in the big flood, had never turned on the new one that came with the house
when we bought it, cuz we didn't need it, and now we do need it....and it works!)
2- The grass is 10 times greener today because of the rain yesterday.
3- The sun is shining soooooo brightly!!
4- Both kids got their baths today ( for some reason, it always seems a huge task for me to get this done) and they smell yummy ;)
5- The bathroom floor got scrubbed
6- I made a pan of choc chip bars last night and my brother who NEVER eats desserts/sweets ate 4 OF THEM!!!!!! and my hubby (who doesn't eat them much either) ate one too.....i was literally dancing with joy last night ;) they thought i was crazy.....guess i am
7- The heating bill has come down...big relief!
8- I've only come upon 1 spider since spring is here....and he's officially DEAD! yeah!!!!
9- There's nothing better than eating choc chip bars with a good cup of coffee...like right now.
10- My mom found more cute cute clothes for the kids yesterday!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Captivate Us
My new favorite song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIJR0h6BDTY
May you be captivated by the love Jesus has for you today.
Love n Hugs...Laura
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIJR0h6BDTY
May you be captivated by the love Jesus has for you today.
Love n Hugs...Laura
Meat Cupcakes
Just wanted to share this yummy recipe I found that is super great for us busy mamas! Enjoy!
POPPIN' FRESH BARBECUE CUPS (aka- MEAT CUPCAKES)
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 LB. GROUND BEEF
1/2 C KETCHUP
1 T MUSTARD
2 T BROWN SUGAR
1 CAN BISCUITS
1/4 C SHREDDED CHEESE
DIRECTIONS:PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES.BROWN THE BEEF AND DRAIN.
MIX KETCHUP, MUSTARD, AND BROWN SUGAR TOGETHER TO MAKE A BARBECUE SAUCE. ADD THE SAUCE TO THE BEEF. SEPARATE DOUGH INTO BISCUITS. FORM DOUGH INTO CUPS ON THE MUFFIN TINS.SPOON THE MEAT INTO THE DOUGH CUPS. BAKE AT 400 DEGREES FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES(OR UNTIL THE BISCUIT DOUGH LOOKS DONE).SPRINKLE THE TOPS WITH CHEESE.AND DINNER IS SERVED!
POPPIN' FRESH BARBECUE CUPS (aka- MEAT CUPCAKES)
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 LB. GROUND BEEF
1/2 C KETCHUP
1 T MUSTARD
2 T BROWN SUGAR
1 CAN BISCUITS
1/4 C SHREDDED CHEESE
DIRECTIONS:PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES.BROWN THE BEEF AND DRAIN.
MIX KETCHUP, MUSTARD, AND BROWN SUGAR TOGETHER TO MAKE A BARBECUE SAUCE. ADD THE SAUCE TO THE BEEF. SEPARATE DOUGH INTO BISCUITS. FORM DOUGH INTO CUPS ON THE MUFFIN TINS.SPOON THE MEAT INTO THE DOUGH CUPS. BAKE AT 400 DEGREES FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES(OR UNTIL THE BISCUIT DOUGH LOOKS DONE).SPRINKLE THE TOPS WITH CHEESE.AND DINNER IS SERVED!
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