Ten Things Kids Need to Hear (from mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, teachers, adults in their lives) Cheri Fuller
1. It's such a blessing to be your mom (grandma)
2. If more kids were like you, the world would be a better place.
3. I believe in you and love you!
4. I appreciate your attitude.
5. You're learning and making progress.
6. You're on the right track now.
7. You did a great job at __________.
8. You have lots of potential and God has given you some fine talents.
9. I know this is difficult, but I can tell you're trying!
10. You're going to go far in l ife. God has a bright future and hope for you. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Trusting God
At the women's conference I attended this weekend, one of Elizabeth George's sessions was on Trusting God based on Romans 8:28. She spoke of all things being the good things, the bad things, the big things, and the little things. When you have difficulty with others, remember there are only people in your life that God puts there! Get your eyes off the people and on God. God knew before the foundation of the world everything that was going to happen to you. "All things" includes all things!! God is in ALL of our circumstances. NOTHING can ultimately work against us. Amen--so be it!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
September
Today is the 13th of September. Wow!! This month is going fast. It was a beautiful sunny day today in Michigan. Children are back in school and so are college students. Mom's are enjoying the routine and schedule that has come with school beginning.
I am trying to catch up on some household things and looking to God for just what He would have me to do this year. Community Bible Study, teaching a Bible study, doing something with children, planning a Christmas program are all things that have gone through my head. I'm still waiting on God for what He would like me to do--if anything--as a long term project. I am involved in a couple of teenagers lives and spend time with them and/or their friends. I KNOW this is one thing God wants me to do right now. Also I know He wants me to focus on home and family--so I am doing that am finding that I don't have that much extra time so to take on additional responsibilities should be proceeded with caution!!
Recently I have had coffee with a few women friends--one on one--and I really want to find time for that. To nurture old and/or new relationships. This week I will be going to a conference with a dear friend and seeing/hearing Elizabeth George. I am very excited about this and hope to be able to share with you some of that conference.
I am trying to catch up on some household things and looking to God for just what He would have me to do this year. Community Bible Study, teaching a Bible study, doing something with children, planning a Christmas program are all things that have gone through my head. I'm still waiting on God for what He would like me to do--if anything--as a long term project. I am involved in a couple of teenagers lives and spend time with them and/or their friends. I KNOW this is one thing God wants me to do right now. Also I know He wants me to focus on home and family--so I am doing that am finding that I don't have that much extra time so to take on additional responsibilities should be proceeded with caution!!
Recently I have had coffee with a few women friends--one on one--and I really want to find time for that. To nurture old and/or new relationships. This week I will be going to a conference with a dear friend and seeing/hearing Elizabeth George. I am very excited about this and hope to be able to share with you some of that conference.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
After God's Heart
Today on a trip to my husband's doctor about 60 miles away and during the time he was in the office, I had over 2 hours of uninterrupted study time. It was wonderful!! I'm starting a new study on 1 Samuel. A lot of time was spent reviewing the beautiful story of Hannah. What a Godly woman--a Godly family. Samuel was given to the Lord before he was conceived and spent his whole life worshiping and ministering. No wonder he had such a powerful influence on the people of his day. I am looking forward to getting into this study more. The subtitle is a Bible study for women on loving and obeying God. It is by Myrna Alexander--whom I had never heard of--but is published by Discovery House--an affliate of the Radio Bible Class.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
August 31
It is hard to believe that August is already over and everyone will be back to school in a week!
It has been a beautiful, hot summer. I wish it could last forever but I guess that won't happen. August has not been quite as busy for me as June and July (which were both very hectic) I have been getting some things done around the house when it hasn't been terribly hot. I'm contemplating what activities I will be involved with this fall. I'm trying not to rush into new adventures (as is my normal bent) I have not decided about attending or teaching a Bible study. I'm waiting on the Lord to give me specific direction on these things. For now, I plan to be concerned with my husband my family, my church and my work at home. I'm thinking of delving into some kind of study just for myself. I am starting to read a little more than I did earlier this summer. I have completed Gary Chapman's The Love Languages of God, Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room and parts of several others. I'm also reading Max Lucado--a book that has three books in it and I'm just about finished the last one, Next Door Savior. I plan to start a biography soon of John Wesley or one of the other old timers. I try to read a few biographies each year.
If you are reading/enjoying these posts, please let me know and give me feddback as that means a lot to me. Thanks. I trust that your fall "new year" planning is coming along nicely and that you are set for the changes that will come with new beginning, new schedules!
It has been a beautiful, hot summer. I wish it could last forever but I guess that won't happen. August has not been quite as busy for me as June and July (which were both very hectic) I have been getting some things done around the house when it hasn't been terribly hot. I'm contemplating what activities I will be involved with this fall. I'm trying not to rush into new adventures (as is my normal bent) I have not decided about attending or teaching a Bible study. I'm waiting on the Lord to give me specific direction on these things. For now, I plan to be concerned with my husband my family, my church and my work at home. I'm thinking of delving into some kind of study just for myself. I am starting to read a little more than I did earlier this summer. I have completed Gary Chapman's The Love Languages of God, Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room and parts of several others. I'm also reading Max Lucado--a book that has three books in it and I'm just about finished the last one, Next Door Savior. I plan to start a biography soon of John Wesley or one of the other old timers. I try to read a few biographies each year.
If you are reading/enjoying these posts, please let me know and give me feddback as that means a lot to me. Thanks. I trust that your fall "new year" planning is coming along nicely and that you are set for the changes that will come with new beginning, new schedules!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Catching Up?!
Dear Blog--I am so sorry I haven't written in quite some time. It is difficult to cover so many months in a short post. I will try for the highlights. I acted in a show this spring and then directed a children's musical this summer. FUN!! I attended numerous baseball games for three of my grandsons--I didn't miss many varsity games and/or travel baseball. I love watching bb!! We have had a beautiful summer weatherwise but as usual it is getting over way too soon. I watched a football scrimmage this week and will be attending h.s. football and fall baseball games starting now! I'm sure I will be seeing soccer games on Sat ams so that will take a lot of the weekend with football on Fri and bb on Sun.
I attended a women's meeting with Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lenfro on a very hot August day. It was great though. In between I try to do dishes, laundry, pick up the house, and cook and or freeze veggies from our garden.
We have a baby goat, calf, puppy, 6 kittens--plus momma cat, mother goat, her little girl Annabelle (we sold her twin Billy the Kid) numerous chickens with eggs about to hatch. We have our own petting zoo and everyone enjoys watching all these animals--especially the babies.
I promise I will try to write more frequently now and keep you informed of our doings and my musings!!
I attended a women's meeting with Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lenfro on a very hot August day. It was great though. In between I try to do dishes, laundry, pick up the house, and cook and or freeze veggies from our garden.
We have a baby goat, calf, puppy, 6 kittens--plus momma cat, mother goat, her little girl Annabelle (we sold her twin Billy the Kid) numerous chickens with eggs about to hatch. We have our own petting zoo and everyone enjoys watching all these animals--especially the babies.
I promise I will try to write more frequently now and keep you informed of our doings and my musings!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Intercession
Mother was a prayer warrior--a real intercessor. She was always praying for so many. She went to many prayer meetings--often in the wee hours of the morning. Lately I have felt like her. There are so many needing prayer. I frequently wake up in the night and pray for all my friends/family that have needs. My very active temperament is finally slowing down enough to intercede for the needs around me. God help us--help me--to continue to pray for others!
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