Values with Jesus Christ

Since when I became a Christian, making a commitment to living for Jesus Christ and of legal age to drink alcohol beverages I have had very little amounts of alcohol. As a follower of Jesus Christ I believe that drinking alcohol is not a place for believers following Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit direction. I have read some information on should Christians drink alcohol beverages. The Holy Spirit can not work in ones life when there is alcohol involved in ones life. I find it very confussing when I am in the presents of people who claim to be Christians who go to Church on a regular bases and see that they are consuming some kind of alcohol beverage. Do these people think it is ok to have alcoholic drinks no matter who they are present with? Do they have any values in their walk with Jesus Christ? For myself I could not change my values on the alcohol consumption more due to the fact that alcohol drinks can lead to so many wrong decisions in life and can turn your life up-side down. Alcohol does not belong in a Christians walk with Jesus Christ even if Jesus drank wine himself. That was the culture then and the water was not good to drink. I would hope and pray that people would see what they are doing to themselves first and second their witness to non-believers when it comes to alcohol consumption.

No Sympathy

I am posting this on my blog because nobody does read this. I have been struggling with such a bad cold this week that I have wondered am I ever going to feel better and have the energy I need for the day. This has to be one my nastiest colds I might ever have had were it relates to coughing. The coughing makes my head hurt.

I think I could be on my death bed and nobody would realize that I would be sick. This is sure sad when nobody acknowledges that your feeling lousy and that they would respond and say hope you will feel better soon. No acknowledgement on my facebook. Makes me feel like really living, and that people care, not.

A Day of Things

Winter and Drivers:
Well this day started with it snowing. Me and the children had breakfast and then it was time for my daughter to go to school. Well I walk her half way and when we got to the intersection and she could cross over with a crossing guard, a vehicle that was suppose to have stoped at the stop sign was half way through the intersection. Well the driver did drive a little ways and then stoped to let me know she was slidding. Well this driver should have been driving according to the conditions of the street and weather. Plus paying attention to the stop signs. It really bothers me that drivers can not obey the law when it comes to the intersection of our street when it comes to needing to stop. Too many drivers just drive through and this intersection is a school crossing zone.

Children that Stare:
A child from my children's school likes to stare and it really bothers my son, plus I don't like it either. Well today I ask this child if he had a problem with us and he said no. Well I told him not to stare at us because it is very rude.
Why do some children think they need to stare?

May the Lord work in these people that do these things and may my children and myself learn from these situations as well.

New year goals

I would rather aim for certain goals throughout the year rather then make a New Years resolution. So for my goals this year would be:
- exercise to stay physical fit.
- read The Bible daily.
- work at my relaionship with my personal savior.
- continue to work at my relationships with my husband and children.
These may not be in the order that needs to be worked at, but my goals.
With the promise of God's presence and help I can move ahead throughout the year.

Shall not He who led me safely
Through the footsteps of this day
Lead with equal understanding
All along my future way?

Old Fashion Afternoon Experience

Days of struggling with a cold and finally feeling better I get some things done around the house. The most newest encounter today while I was doing some of my favorite things the house is quiet. My daughter was spending time in her room which I was guessing reading like she does lots of times. My son who has a cold seemed to feel more awful today despite that I thought he was getting better. Well he went up to his room after watching some tv and took a nap. This quiet afternoon with my children home and I am sewing and had done some baking sure put an old fashion feeling into the day like this is something that I could be expecting once my children are teenagers. It sure seemed ode, but nice and comfortable.

Spring

This morning was a beautiful. I could not miss hearing all those birds chirping this morning. Heard my favorite bird, which gives a nice whistle. I have never seen what this bird looks like, but it sure would be nice. Then there was also the sound of a Canadian Goose flying quite close by and low. A morning that one would enjoy going for a walk and walking ones children to school rather then driving them. A morning like this makes me wonder what it was like for Mary and Martha going to Jesus tomb. Was the sun shineing and were the birds chirping because Jesus rose from the grave and lives. Jesus lives.

I can't wait to see flowers come up. My tulips are starting to show, just the leaves, but hay it won't be long and the flowers will show. Spring is beautiful. I am thankful that God is the creator the awesome creator.

WAS IT A MORNING LIKE THIS: sung by Sandi Patti.
Jeus has risen ALLELUIA, ALLELUIS.

Summer

To those that check the blogs I know I have not been on for a long time. But as I am enjoying the last two weeks of summer holidays with my children I am realizing how I have enjoyed watching my children play. Summer has been great. Temperatures have been just right for me.
The sky was blue yesterday without a cloud in the sky. There is a slight breeze and I am seating under a birch tree in the shade watching my children play baseball. I look down the street and I am listening to other noise around me and all I hear and see are my children playing and enjoying the bright sunshine in about 29 degree hot weather. I wonder were are all the other children that should be outside playing and enjoying the summer. I know we have some elder neighbours but where are the children? Day care or off somewhere else? It is sad to know that mothers would rather work then be a Mom at home and enjoy their children. These children then have to be put into day care. Who is raising these children? The only reason why I am commenting on this is that I realized at the moment as I was watching my children that my children are the only children that are at home during the day and enjoying themselves being CHILDREN. Some of the play reminds me of my childhood years. May those mothers that are at home enjoy their children that are under 12 years old. They grow up all to fast and the years go by so quickly.

Missionaries Anniversary

Today is the anniversary day of the five missionary men that got killed in Ecuador. It has been 52 years. My thoughts and prayers are for the ladies that were married to these men. One of those ladies has been a real inspiration to me and that is Elizabeth Elliot. God worked in that situation and brought the men in that tribe to know Him as their personal Lord and saviour. How tragic of a situation, but bringing glory to God. May we remember that no matter what situation we are in and of those around us that don't know the Lord, that we need to reach those that are lost and need Jesus Christ in their lives.

Sweeter Than Honey

Happy New Year and I hope I can be here a little more often then what I have been.

In this new year I want to concentrate on God's word. What I can learn from God's word and how I can become more like Christ in my actions and attitude. My focus will be on on how sweet God's word can be and to use it as my diet. So many of us try to lose weight, but sometimes don't realize we need a diet with God's word. The Bible is food for the soul and for myself and maybe for others we need that food to grow in our walk with God. The Bible is sweet to those who love it. Learn it and live it. I have walked with the Lord for about 25 years maybe more and I have been richly blessed with His word and it has given me strength in trouble times and have had a joyful life in standing strong in what God's word has told me how to live. Jesus Christ has been my focus and salvation my whole life and I hope that those that don't know Christ will put their trust in Jesus Christ as their own personal saviour. May the New Year be a joyful and blessed year to all of those that read this.

Snowflakes and Geese

One day this week it snowed very nicely and peacefully. As my children and I walked to school in the morning we were trying to catch some snowflakes on our tonuges, except that it really does not work. We enjoyed the walk and the beauty of it all. It was also so joyful. Once at the school, suddenly we heard some Canadian Geese flying above and coming in our direction, but it was not south they were flying, it was east. I believe that will be the last batch of geese I will see till spring, cause the ponds are frozen, especially after today with a -15 temperature in the morning. Canadian Geese are beautiful and wonderfully made by God. The day was beautiful with the snow.

Flowers & Rain

SPRING--The weather has sure been very nice this spring. I have enjoyed Spring this year and can hardly even been at the computer or inside because of the nice weather. Now it is the long-weekend and it is a cool weekend, but that did not stop me from planting the garden and the flowers. I am looking forward to seeing the garden grow and the flowers blossom. Planted another Hosta in the flower bed next to the house where I get a lot of shade. Spring is wonderful with all the leaves coming out and the tulips showing up. Then there is also the rain in Spring that makes the grass and the leaves look greener, plus refreshing. Spring reminds me of the song How Great Thou Art, because of God's creation of the World. Spring time makes me want to Praise and Worship the Lord Almighty; and be outdoors.

I may only be back at the end of summer, so enjoy Spring and Summer and Glorify God in the things you do during that time. If I am back before that it might be on a rainy day or hot day when one wants to be inside where it can be cool with AC.
Enjoy the wonderful weather God gives us, God Bless.

The Old Rugged Cross

At Easter time there are so many hymns that I like to sing about my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and one of those is the Old Rugged Cross. My pastor gave a message on this hymn a couple of weeks ago. He gave four points of misconceptions at odds with "The Cross". It was interesting to hear a message on this. The key thought was: The Old Rugged Cross opposes every natural inclination of ours, yet when accepted, set us free. The song is not just a nice song. Lets remember what Jesus Christ did on the cross for us.

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffring and shame; And I love that Old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.(first verse in song)

In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me.(third verse)

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.(Chorus)

I am always moved when I sing this song and other songs about Jesus shedding his blood for my sins. I thank the Lord that He is part of my life and through Him I am sanctified.

Swimming Day

Seeing that this week is Spring Break I figured to treat my children to something special during the week. Today being that day. We went to the closest mall to us to check out a store that the children have been wanting to see. It being called Build A Bear Worshop. They enjoyed looking at everything and knew that I was not about to buy one for them. Maybe someday. After that we went and had lunch at the food court which was another treat plus checked out other stores. Then it was off to the Swimming Pool. The children enjoyed themselves and so did I till I felt the air above me being to cold. We did spend a little time in the hot tub which the children enjoyed as well, cause it was so nice and warm. Swimming today was very relaxing and time well spent with my children away from home. After our time at the pool we went home so I could get some supper ready before picking up my husband from work. By the time the children went to bed all of us where tired. My daughter said "I had the most wonderful day of my life today", when I kissed her good night, which I do believe she did have. We are thankful today that the weather we had was not as bad as it was expected first thing in the morning, but had a blessed day in the things we did.

Boot Prints in the Snow

I recall some days in February when it snowed during the day while the children were at school I was at home for the day doing some of my household tasks and my family project whiled it snowed. I watched it snow throughout the day. The Mailman came and went while it snowed. I saw his boot prints in the snow after he left my house, but they were gone in matter of time. It still continues to snow throughout the day that by the time I have to leave to get my children from School there was about an inch or more of snow. Enough that I needed to shovel the walk. When I stepped out of my yeard and onto the sidewalk I notice that there were no prints in the snow. Nobody had been out along the sidewalk. As I continue to walk and look back I noticed only my boot prints in the snow. Oh, how beautiful the path looks before me, the snow not disturbed, just a blanket of white. It seemed to be a shame to be putting boot prints in the snow. It looked so beautiful. Once I had my children and we were walking home oh, how I saw many boot prints in the snow. (People go in many ways in life, just like these boot prints do.) Now as the snow is melting there are lots of puddels and no more boot prints in the snow.
My version of how I saw snow along a path to walk in the Winter.

NOT A SUPERMOM

JUST A HOMEMAKER that enjoys the things a Mom should do when being at home. I have not regreted being a Stay At Home Mom. I have gotten to see all the first things with my children and was there when they needed a hug or the comfort they needed at the time.
The reasons I enjoy being a Homemaker is becasue I ENJOY the baking, cooking, cleaning the house and doing the laundry. Then there is also the sewing I ENJOY. The enjoyment is seeing the garment coming into shape of what it should look like and also providing the clothing for my family. I don't entirely see myself as a Wife of Noble Character in Proverbs 31:10-31, because I don't get up early to make my husband breakfeast or get his lunch ready. But the only thing I see in verse 15 that I do is to make sure meals are made, and other foods are available.
On the Spiritual side I try and do my best to teach my children the Chrisitan values the Bible teaches and I honour my husband.
There was one day I told my daughter what I was going to do during the day and she replied "that sounds like a busy day," and I figured what a cute remark.
I also like to be organized with some of the things I do in my household. Some days I might have a lot of things to do and then other days not much. Those days when I have lots to do and get to it all, I am exhausted by the end of the day (is this a supermom?) I think of it as, those things required my attention that day and needed to be done. Another reason why I enjoy being a homemaker is because of what I saw in the home I grew up in. My Mom was at home and I guess she showed me the things that a Mom did. I often did work next to her with some things, so I guess I am just continuing this on in my household. It also gave me a security that I was loved and cared for. So therefore I am wanting to give that same security to my children especially in this day and time when society is protraing that Mom's can have a career and be a Mom. Mom's miss out a lot when they have a career, cause they may not have that time in the evenings to spend the time with their children. If I did have a job during the day, when would I do my baking, cooking, cleaning or even sew for that matter, I would not, cause there would hardly be any time for all that plus spending quality time with my children. I have never been eager to have a career, just wanting to be a helping hand to those that need help. My priority is my family first. May God Bless you if you are a Mom who is at home. Our Children Need Us.

I'm Back

Hello, I am back, but not a regular basis. I have been busy with my children and working on my family project which is on going. I am not a writer, cause words just don't come to me of what I sometimes want to say and I can not express the words enough like some writers can. There are people that are gifted with writing and I am not one of those. My hat is off to those that can write and enjoy blogging lots. There will be times I will have something to say. I guess my motto is if you can't say something nice don't say it(the golden rule).

A Day of Delight

Psalm 16
David is this Psalm is delighting in the Lord. It is great to know of this scripture cause each day we can delight in the Lord in whatever circumstances.
David delights also in the Lord's people(v.3); delights in God's providence(vv. 5,6);and in God's pleasures.
Live on God's path, live in His presence and live for His pleasures. The key to delighting in the things of God is to delight in God Himself.

Know Why You Believe

I choice this topic today because it has been on my heart since yesterday. With the topic that is being discussed in the sunday school class my husband and I are attending is quite interesting and a friend of mine mentioned about raising our children to know why we believe. The subject matter in this sunday school class does not completely comply to this comment, but it got me thinking that yes we need to teach our children early enough that they will know why we believe that God's Word is the truth. The reason being is that once they are in College or University that they will be able to defend their faith and explain why. This is important for me as a parent even if my children are young. I want them to know that what the Bible teaches is what we should be living and why. There are teachings in the Bible that are strait forward. The book of Ephesians is a good example. It is very practical. May all Jesus Followers stand up for Jesus and be soliders of the Cross.

Reading

Here is a cute story about my daughter. This week my daughter got tested by her teacher with the reading and has now been moved ahead in the batch of books she is to read. Well with that move my daughter brought home a Franklin story book which was kind of lengthy in my view. When it came time to read the book to me she asked if she had to read it all and I said yes. Well her comment was "my lips will get tired". She did not want to read the whole book cause it was kind of long for her, but she did get through it and at the end I asked her, "well did your lips fall off" and I got a answer "no!". My daughter has really progressed in her reading with being in grade one. If she is going to read lots I would not be surprised, seeing that her own parents read a lot. May we all encourage our children to read and even become book worms, and may The Bible be one book that they will always continue reading throughout their lives.

Cooperation and Soverignty

Yesterday evening my son asked me if I was going to come and watch the kids at school in the morning, but he could not remember the word that he was referring to. So I asked him do you mean assembly and yes that was the word. Well I did not know nothing about this assembly because no note came home about it, so of course I had to rethink of how to work out the things I had planned for today. This assembly at school included my son's grade 2 class performing a skit with the grade 5 class on the social goal cooperation. They did an excellent job on explaining how cooperation should be shown. One boy in particular was so cute after his little group did their skit and bowed and blew kisses to the audience.

In todays devotion reading I read Psalm 8 and the first verse is a faviorte of mine because it is part of a song that I like. But what struck me the most about this devotion today that I would never have thought of was that this Psalm deals with sovereignty. " When God saved you, He made you a King. You may not look like one or act like one, but you are one. Your day of salvation was a day of coronation. God put you on the throne through Jesus Christ. Believers have a responsibility to live like Kings. Our kingship securely rests on the authority and character of God. Determine to live like a King." This is from the devotion by Waren Wiersbe.
What I was amazed about was that I am a King through Jesus Christ and I sure do not feel worthy of this position. I do not deserve the position because of being a sinner, but Jesus died on the cross for me and only because of His shed blood do I deserve His grace.

May you be blessed with God's word today in your devotions with Him.