I am uber excited right now. I just got the call from Picerne that we got a house. After waiting for three months we have finally moved up the dreaded list. Not only did we get a house, but we got the house that I wanted. God is so GOOD! He totally blesses us with good gifts. So I have to start packing and then will go in after I get back from Missouri, for a tour of it to tell them if we’ll take it (which we will) and then get the keys. Boy-o-boy November is a fun and busy month. I couldn’t ask for more! Thank you Lord. I love you!
Here’s a picture of what our house looks like…more to come once we move in…
Isn’t it AMAZING!!! It’s a historical home and is full of character 
I can’t wait to have visitors. I cant wait till James and I are in our new house. We have loved our first home together and have made nothing but good memories. We are looking forward to making more memories in our NEW, but old home!
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17
It’s coming just around the corner, what you ask? Family Christmas picture time{insert cheering}!!!!If your wanting to have a Family Christmas picture to send out to your friends and family, let me know! I would love to be apart of a great Christmas gift!!!
Here’s some previous Christmas pictures I’ve done…
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“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give it’s light; The stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angles, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the farthest part of heaven.” Mark 13:24-27
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is.” mk. 13; 33
This morning as I read Mark 13 and then gazed out the window to see the sun come over the trees and houses. I thought of the verses above. I knew the sun would rise, because there was a glow beaming from It’s existance. I knew the place it would rise because It’s glow was brighter right over the horizon. I beheld it’s beauty as it made It’s way above to illuminate all in It’s path, to let the world know it is the light.
Then I thought about the true Light that would come into the earth and how the sun would be darkened and would not be seen, but instead the marvelous, glorious light will arise. But before that there needs to be a glow. Roll with me here… I knew that the sun was coming because of its glow over the horizon, I had not seen it, But I knew it was coming. I think that we as followers of Christ are that glow, or at least we should be. We need to be, like John the baptist, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.’” Preparing the way of the Lord. We need to be telling people about the light, displaying the glow of the light for when He comes. Is our lives, our walk or words and thoughts a glow, a reflection of Christ?! I know that mine are not. But, Lord I desire to be in the light FOREVER, as You are in the light.
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his list of 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany, and more or less unintentionally set into motion the series of events that we now call the Protestant Reformation. Roughly half of the Christians in the world today worship in churches that exist because of Luther’s actions.
I think that it is important to remember those who were persecuted, died and stood strong in the faith of Jesus Christ! We all have a role in church history! I pray that we Christians of the faith stand strong in perilous times. Stand firm in Jesus the author and finisher of our faith
QUOTES BY MARTIN LUTHER
“Faith is a living and unshakable confidence, a belief in the grace of God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.” M.L
“Blood alone moves the wheels of history.” M.L
“Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see.” M.L
“I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures and engraving them in the heart of the youth.” M.L
“Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.” M.L
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” M.L
“People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions.” M.L
“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.” M.L
“You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” M.L
Maranatha!
“Christ wants not nibblers of the possible, but grabbers of the impossible.” — C.T. Studd
I read THIS post today by Bianca Juarez along with my own personal struggle before the Lord and found myself crying a deep cry within myself. If anything, I hope this post helps you to realize that apart from Jesus, EVERYTHING, I mean EVERYTHING we do is evil, nothingness and simply selfish. There is absolutely no good that dwells in a man that would make him worthy of such a Holy God. I’ll use a very difficult example, myself. I have like many times in my life become more aware of how dark and corrupt my heart is. It seems to go in seasons, as if there are times when I am completely perfect and I think that it’s all good. I’m not trying to beat down good feelings or anything, but I know that there are MANY times I fail at remembering that I do not live Biblically and throw aside the thoughts and intents of my heart that I know do not glorify God. I see it through my heart, others may not see it… I hide it with a fake personality, a mask and deceit. I quickly push it aside and never deal with it. There is much that I have to consciously give over to the Lord, there is much that will need to be removed from my heart. It will be a long and hard process, but I don’t want to overlook this reality in me anymore.
I encourage you to take that step, to end the slow victory that Satan wants to mask over your heart. If your anything like me (emotional) you know what I mean. I know that ultimately my heart is safe in His keeping, but there are times I feel I play the harlot.
Mark 4:17 says:”and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word’s sake, immediately they stumble.”
I don’t want to be rooted in the lies and deceit that Satan tells me. When you know you are rooted in them, your life, thoughts and actions show it. Repent.
Matthew 11:28 says: “Come to Me, all [you] who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
After repentance we can come to Him and find rest. I don’t know about you but I would like my mind to be at rest from MY thoughts.
Matthew 6:33 says: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Also we must SEEK Him in all His righteousness. It is when we see Him, that we shall be like Him. Search Him out so earnestly that you see Him.
Mark 11:25 says: “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”
Forgive, give it up, admit you are just as messed up and broken as those you are fighting against. It is NOT until you can forgive that you, yourself will be forgiven by the Father.
Matthew 16:24 says: “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”
Deny all that screams YOU, take up the cross of Christ and follow Him. Don’t walk beside Him, Don’t go in front of Him or walk so far behind Him that you cannot see Him. Follow close behind.
Matthew 7:7 says: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
Let His will become your will. Seek it, pray it, find it and live it. Be available and He will do the rest.
Luke 13:24 says:”Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.”
In ALL that you do STRIVE to enter in through the narrow gate. The road that is less traveled. The narrow gate is hard road to travel most of the time and only a faithful few will enter. Be amongst the few, tell others, walk with others, support and stand up for righteousness.
After typing all of this, I’m not sure everyone will agree with me. But, I know that this is something that I have to do. I need to crucify self, because self has been living for too long.
Lord, I am broken, tierd, sick and in need of You. I know you are ALWAYS avaliable, please give my heart strength to seek You out more and more.
We are going to our church Fall festival today. I signed up James and I to paint little kids’ faces. I’m looking forward to fellowship and fun. I’ll be sure to post some pictures up of some of the sights. It’s kind of a windy and overcasty (James say’s “overcasty” is not a word. But I think it’s a swell word.) day. Well, here’s a picture of a tree that has been changing color. OooO I love Autumn…
Aren’t the colors just beautiful. Have a great day!
So, Lately I have been on a baking frenzy. I seriously love it! Not only do you get to eat yummy treats, but you warm up your house, make it smell like you can take a bite out of the couch and suprise the husband. I made pumpkin pies the other day and then dark chocolate oatmeal rasin cookies before. So, What should I bake next?? Give me some ideas???I’m making this blog a little more interactive. Here’s a picture of some of those delish cookies…
Happy Wednesday! Hope you all have a great Reformation Day!!!
loves…
Yesterday was our three month-aversary! As James and I drove to Sunday night church we talked about all we would do in life, our hopes, dreams and where we would go for our 1 year anniversary. We enjoyed a nice night in the word, came home had a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup and then dark chocolate oatmeal cookies. We talked about our camping trip with the Hathaway family this next weekend and how cold it’s going to be 
But we sure are looking forward to making more memories. It has been the BEST three months and a day in my life. I am so glad that God created marriage. I feel safe and sound in the arms and gaze of my husband. I love you James! Thank you for the back massages, kisses and washing the dishes for me. I am yours Forever! I respect and appreciate all that you do. Truly you are the most amazing man I have ever met.
* Don’t forget to tell and show your husband or wife that you love and respect them today.
Have a HAPPY Monday!
Mommy and Daddy (Yes, I still call them that!) I hope you enjoy the pictures. Sorry it’s taken me so long to get them up. And pretty soon there will be new ones up, of a new house. I love you two dearly and am so glad I’m your daughter. Thank you for reminding me of what it means to live. I.Love.you!!!
without further ado…
Our street
Our door is right where the outdoor light is on
Dining room
Part of the living room
the other part (we were organizing, see the mess:)
From the dining room
The picture section...one of them
Another picture section/bookshelf
A little fall decor
Kitchen
More of the Kitchen, where I make yummy food
Our bedroom. James' Grandmother made the quilt for us and the Ferringtons got us the picture that hangs above our bed that has our vows in them
The bathroom
the shower
Me and James
We love you and wish you were able to come out and visit us. Hope you enjoyed looking at our house. I love you!
I just chatted with my folks and laughed the most I have ever laughed in my life. Seriously, I have missed out on laughing everyday, because I have failed to call them. The usual routine is talk to my Mom first and then Dad. But I’m usually on speaker phone with both of them anyway. My Mom was telling me all that’s been going on and asked about James and I…ya know chit chat. Then my Dad get’s on, which really means, my Mom and Dad. I love my Dad! He asks about the weather? How I’m feeling? and then proceeds to tell me all the latest news(who needs a t.v. when you got my folks). He said that if you place your laptop on your, get this, lap (which I have done since in High School-Bible College), you are less likely to NOT get pregnant (my parents are ready for another Grandchild, because 15 is not quite enough.) Apparently it has to do with killing the fertile eggs??? I dunno? Then he said that the smoke from candles cause cancer. What?! I love candles and have them all over the place, literally in every room. So apparently I’m a non-fertile, cancer stricken woman. ey yi yi.
The best part though, was the story of how they got lost in the wood. If you know my parents, you know they live in Lake Arrowhead and behind their house are the woods. Well, my Dad likes going for nature walks, so this time he convinced my mom to go with him. She got Fifi ready (her chihuahua) and they went walking into the woods. My Dad had found a point that overlooked San Bernardino and wanted my mom to see it, so they went. They got to the look out point and thought it was beautiful. My Dad was still eager to venture, so he told my mom, let’s go this way, there is a place in the woods where all of these huge rocks are, it’s a trip! he said, yep, my Dad say’s “Trip.” So, my mom amused his need for adventure and agreed. As they were walking they enjoyed all that they saw, trees, trees, big trees. Then my mom asked the dreaded question “How much longer is this going to take?” My Dad said only a little more. At this point there walk turned into a three hour walk. At this point Fifi was popped out and couldn’t walk on her little chihuahua paws (what a Prima Donna!) Then my Dad found it, the rock forest was in plain sight, at this point they weren’t amused, they were tired. My Dad noticed a lunch pail sitting a top one of the rocks. He said to my Mom “what is that doing out here? I’m going to go see what’s in it?” My Mom said “Are you crazy? What if a person left it out here to lure you to it so they can take you or kill you?” So my Dad heeded my Mom’s advice at stayed away from the unknown lunch pail. My Dad was looking for a water tower that he knew was a landmark. He thought he saw it and convinced my mom that there lies their salvation from the forest. It turned out it was a construction area and Saint Cabrini’s Catholic Church, which is a couple of miles away from home. My Mom asked my Dad if he could jog home and get the truck and then come back and pick her up, her and Fifi were exhausted. My Dad agreed and started jogging home, then a young guy saw my Dad and offered him a ride. Ok, so my Dad always told us not to talk, walk or get rides from strangers. And here my Dad is accepting a ride from a total stranger. He got home ok and went to go pick up my Mom. My Mom said my Dad did that jog in record time and they headed home.
My parents are hilarious! I told them that I don’t think it’s good that they go for walks in the woods. They said next time they’ll take their cell phone. Oh, my goodness!!! I sure do miss my parents. I’ve made some great memories with them. I love you Mommy and Papa!
