♪Happy Birthday Jesus!♫

♪♫ Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you.

Happy Birthday dear Jesus; happy birthday to you!!♫♪

♫♥♪♥ Happy birthday, Jesus. I'm so glad it's Christmas.

All the tinsel and lights and the presents are nice,

but the real gift is YOU!!

Happy birthday, Jesus. I'm so glad it's Christmas.

All the carols and bells make the holiday swell,

And it's all about YOU!!

Happy birthday, Jesus! Jesus I love YOU!! ♥♪♥♫♥

"I love you, Jesus."

The story behind the Birth of Christ and why we celebrate Christmas :)

I know it is a LONG read, but the story in the Bible explains best what happened, how it happened, why it happened and for who it happened. Nothing could ever change or alter this wonderful event in our time of history, the beautiful purpose for our lives, even still today... For you and I and to all our children... God's SALVATION, His greatest gift to us. It was all planned out and fulfilled for the love of Christ for all people.

*Including YOU*

"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."

John 1:14

Be blessed as you read and really let it sink in... :)

•  Isaiah 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel .

• Luke 1:35

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

• Matthew 1:18-24

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together , she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example , was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold , the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying , Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done , that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying , Behold , a virgin shall be with child , and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is , God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

•  Luke 2:9-14

And, lo , the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid . And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold , I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes , lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying , Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

•  Isaiah 9:6-7

For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given : and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor , The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

•  Luke 2:1-20

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed . (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed , every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was , that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered . And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes , and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field , keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo , the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid . And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold , I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes , lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying , Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass , as the angels were gone away from them into heaven , the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass , which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste , and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things , and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned , glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen , as it was told unto them.

•  Matthew 2:1-12

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold , there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying , Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled , and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together , he demanded of them where Christ should be born . And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor , that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared . And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said , Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again , that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed ; and, lo , the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was . When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down , and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

•  Micah 5:2

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting .

sincere apology :)

I haven't been posting faithfully here and I do apologize. I began posting on my other blog

 *Moments in Time*.

Not enough energy and to much to explain as to why ... lol. But I really didn't want this blog to be about 'just anything' but about my inspirational experiences with God. There are many learning experiences I have not posted and for that I also apologize; because I love to share my wonderful times with my Lord. And actually, I had dedicated this blog since the beginning of it's creation, to Him and only Him. It is Him that I want to glorify and give praise and honor too in 'Passionately Inspired'. I have just been horrible about being consistent (my greatest downfall-being inconsistent).

So please if you'd like you can go by and visit me at 'Moments in [my] time' or better yet follow that blog as well. Hope to see you there or here for I will be at both places; maybe even at the same time ;) I'm just talented that way.

HA!! Love ME♥

Thankful for; Jesus Name Lighthouse

Here I go talking about posting everyday about something I am thankful for and I cannot even do that small task. So let me try and make up the last 5 days.

Being thankful is something we should always be and should take us further than these 30 days. But of course this has been hard for even me to come and sit at my computer and  post a daily praise report.

God forbid that there is no praise or thanksgiving in my heart. I am extremely thankful and give Him all praise and honor! Just this life alone (a life in HIM) is worthy of praise and I will forever be thankful!!

First of all Id like to say I'm extremely thankful for Jesus Name Lighthouse; the church our family attends at this time. It came into our lives at the most ugliest and worst time of our existence; lust, hate, depression, disgrace, shame, unforgiveness, hostility, and dispare.... We were in the deepest part of a pit that had no bottom. In the midst of our falling we were being  weakened, divided, and completely shattered into tiny little pieces that in no way could ever be put back together again. Our family was not going to survive this reduced state that we were becoming. Not in a matter of days but minutes upon the hour (for you see, I believe the enemy knew he only had a limited amount of time before an all out revival would take place. If were saved he knew we were going to me mightier than we've ever been in our life time serving Christ).

Pastor Champlain and his wife, Gayla, came to our rescue. I say rescue because everyone we were devoted to and loved with all our hearts turned their backs on us and left us to die. And in all reality that is OK because I really feel this deserting was in the will of my father. For you see this rescue in our lives came from a wonderful family and a beautiful church. They came to us, pulled us out of the pit as we were falling and gave us hope. They prayed for us our children and our home, there were many demons to fight and what a fight they gave... not for themselves but because they saw souls they once knew being destroyed by the destroyer himself. They knew we were not who we once were being deceived into believing lies upon lies of lust and pride; that we were no longer the true believers of the Cross as we once were.

It has been four years and four months since the time of our deliverance, and so much I am not typing here, that I am so thankful. Restoration, love, mercy, forgiveness, grace, peace, joy, power, anointing, healing and just plain revival has entered our lives thru Jesus Name Lighthouse. God used these ministers to reach out to our cause. Pastor's saying is 'Show the world Jesus' and that he did in tremendous ways, he has shown our family Jesus. He also says 'he is not building a church but leading souls to Heaven' and that is how he leads his church; thru strong preaching, accountability, love and repentance, forgiveness, restoration and mercy; because what is important is to make heaven our home!!

I don't know where we would be today, November 6, 2011 if it had not been for this Pastor and his church. I will be forever grateful and thankful for all the work God has done in us thru JNL.

No, we have not attained all that needs to be obtained, for we are a work in progress. We will not reach our fulfillment until we reach our glorious Heaven!

Thank you Jesus Name Lighthouse for not letting us stay in the gutter of dispare and dieing in our sins, but bringing us before a loving God torn and in ruin for Him to bring to the perfection of His will.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

Romans 12:2 KJV

November: Being Thankfull :)

"A Thankful Heart Makes for a Happy Heart"

'Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;'

Ephesians 5:20

Many of my FB friends are making an effort to post daily of what they are thankful toward. Since it is only the second day, everyone has done well to do just that ;) I decided to jump on the 'thankful' band wagon for the next 30 days. And challenge you to do the same :) 

You don't necessarily have to post or blog about it, but in your heart. During your quiet time with the Lord, make your thankfulness known. You will be surprised how truly blessed you are, how God has been there for you, how the people around you really do care...

It's funny when you stop and really count your blessings and give thanks, it gets your mind off all the negative situations, circumstances and just life. Puts you into a 'happy' mood... Id much rather be happy then down and sad.

Let's give praise, glory, honor and thanksgiving  this month, see where it leads us! :)

In my weakness HIS Power was revealed!

One of the reasons I posted about being blessed was; anxiety.

Have you ever suffered from anxiety or have been extremely worried about stuff that you have no control over? Well, I was there... just recently and it was not a very fun place to be...

Last week everything and anything had me crying, upset, in a cold sweat, concerned, distressed, troubled, drained, dragging, exhausted, overwhelmed, miserable, restless, uneasy and completely worried; ANXIETY!!

I know... terrible of me, right? When I should be strong and trust in God with  huge amounts of faith and unceasing prayer. And then I go and talk about all the unmentionables above. But I will be very honest and say;

YES, I was experiencing all these things and so much more...

I had prayed for specific things in my families life (cause we are all in this together). Knowing with all confidence that God would answer everyone of my prayers. I felt a strong tug from God about certain areas  and I knew if the tug was from God, things would happen and changes would take place. I figured that there would be some difficulties, for when you begin to move forward you will encounter struggles, that's a given. I placed all my concerns in the hand of God knowing He would help me through any conflict.  

God provided my husband with an, out of town, job. I know it doesn't sound like a blessing (and at times it doesn't feel like it), but in all honesty, it was. It was given to him when he had been unemployed for over a year and a half (with part of that looking for employment to no avail). And right after my job was no more because of an unforeseen circumstance. God came through, right on time!! At the same time he and I felt a strong tug to start remodeling our home and getting it ready for a future business; daycare/preschool.

So as we began on this whirlwind of an adventure, I realized I was beginning to feel... ah... a little concerned or a tad bit uneasy. As things began to unravel, it turned into an all out war of the emotions. My poor husband was at his wits end, not being able to comfort me when he was so far away on his job; I really felt bad for him as well. My daughter ran out of encouraging words because she felt they were not penetrating the large wall of overwhelming emotion I began to build up.

One of the changes taking place was just the mere fact of re-establishing ourselves in 'order' and 'stability' that we had lost in our years of neglect and irresponsibility.  I have to stop here and tell you that when you decided to take control of your life after being so unconcerned and uncaring about it for so long, it is an overwhelming feat; talk about anxiety!! But with God all things are possible and He will supply all the strength and wisdom you need.

Another change was the fact of finding Julian a new school. Not only did I lose my job but he lost his school as well. How will I ever find anything that will even compare to what we had at Creative Frontier School!? I, personally, do not like the public school and all it's teachings including its disregard to the things of God. But I had to do something quick, summer was at it's end. Public school was not an option and homeschooling was not going to work, I knew Julian was too social to be kept at home, and I needed my sanity. I began to look into charter schools, everyone I looked at had a waiting list so long there was no way he would get in at the start of the school year. I began to panic... just a little. A friend told me about a Private Christian School not to far from where we lived. I checked into it and found that it was affordable IF my business was well on it's way, BUT, my business hadn't even started; I began to bring my plight before the LORD and He heard my cry. I went before the school board and they told me to enroll Julian and they would look into my situation and see what they could do for me. I began to cry with thanksgiving (thinking they were going to give us some kind of scholarship) only to find out after being, a month, into the school they were only going to waive the tuition and the first month. After that Id have to start paying *YIKES* But GOD in all His mercy, knowing it was my greatest dream to send Ju to a good private christian school, came through once again!

There are many things we are facing; only because we have chosen to make God the center of our lives and make changes where changes needed to take place. God gave us the lead, tugged at our hearts and began a work in us... we in turn have had to face the many challenges that come with change. Last week all anxiety broke loose, lol... It over took me in such a grip I honestly felt I couldn't breathe. Why the anxiety?? Well... I began to look at all the impossibilities, all the chances of these dreams and promises not coming to pass.  Why should they, it was unlikely, improbable.
But of course we know that with God ALL things are possible...

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

So my friend; be encouraged in the LORD. God's POWER is revealed in our weaknesses! Boast of your weakness (anxiety) with gladness because the LORDs power will rest in you!! :)

*HALLELUJAH!*

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

Blessed!!

Today my heart is overwhelmed with the goodness of the LORD

and all the blessings HE has given to me FREELY.

First of all what does blessed really mean? I looked online for the definition and this is what came up;

Blessed: blissful, contented, endowed, favored, joyful. I will take a moment to talk about each one.

Blissful: 'Abounding in'

It was only by God's abounding grace I wasn't charged for my sins. His mercy and forgiveness gave me clemency or pardon from the harshness of my sin.

"Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:" Romans 5:20 NIV

For this I am BLESSED!!

Contented: 'satisfied with what one is or has'

I am satisfied in knowing, in this life, in any situation and circumstance 'I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.' As Paul says; I know what it is to be in need or in want and I also know what it is to have plenty. But above all this, no matter what, I have HIS strength to pull me through anything.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." Philippians 4:6-7,12 NIV

For this I am BLESSED!!

Endowed: The Declaration of Independence states:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable [God given] Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

The Declaration states, we are empowered by the Creator with certain God given rights, not from the government or people. The men of old who founded this country new of these three beautiful rights:

I am no longer a slave to sin because, I have died [buried wtih Him through baptism] and have been set free from sin and now live a new life!! #GLORY!

"[Christ] came into this world that we may  have life, and that we may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered." Rom. :4-7

I was also given the liberty to stand fast in my freedom from sin and not be under subjection to that bondage again! I don't have to go back!

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Gal 5:1

Which brings us to the next step: happiness!! How else can you feel but happy in God when you have been set free from the bondage of sin  to live a beautiful life in Christ. Being blessed with favor for all to see the beauty of Holiness within the lost soul that has found life!!

For this I am BLESSED!!

**Boy this is just getting better and better!!

I love counting my blessings**

Favored: regarded or treated with preference. How am I favored of God?

I am rooted and grounded in HIS love.

God is doing exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think or imagine.

I can do all things through my God who strengthens me.

I have finally found purpose in my life by bringing glory and honor to God.

If I trust and obey God, other people will be blessed through my life.

I am excited about today for I know that God is at work for me behind the scenes.

I see the amazing, powerful, life-changing, circumstance-changing favor of God at

work in my life.

I am excited for what God is going to do today. With God, nothing is impossible.

Grace has unmerited favor and God has extended His grace toward me.

I don’t deserve in any way all the things that God is doing for me; He just does them

because He loves me and wants me to be more like him. Being more like

Jesus is worth more than silver or gold or anything this world has to offer.

For this I am BLESSED!!

Joyful: full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.I have found fullness of joy in the presence of the Lord and in this life He has bestowed upon me. I have found the pleasures of God to be more fulfilling than the pleasures of this world.  I am overwhelmed with the goodness of God;

"You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11

For this I am BLESSED!!

HE has blessed [blissful, contented, endowed, favored, joyful.] me!! Over and over again! Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his son is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. (Psalm 42: 5,8)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3)

Here is an old song; sang by many throughout generations but it plays in my mind and expresses how I truly feel;

CHORUS

Jesus got a hold of my life

And He won't let me go

Jesus got into my heart

Got into my soul

I use to be o' so sad

But now I'm just free and glad

Jesus got a hold of my life

And He won't let me go

VERSE 1

Sometimes I remember when I use to be living in sin

I tried to act happy and free but I wasn't within

I fooled a lot of friends of mine

They thought I had some peace of mind

But I never had a thing until I opened up and let Jesus in

CHORUS

Jesus got a hold of my life

And He won't let me go

Jesus got into my heart

Got into my soul

I use to be o' so sad

But now I'm just free and glad

Jesus got a hold of my life

And He won't let me go

VERSE 2

Aren't you getting just a bit tired of fooling around

You try to laugh your way through life but your not gaining ground

Why not try the Lord today

Ask Him in your heart to stay

And you'll find Jesus love will be the greatest thing that you've ever found

Charlie Brown Praise Break

GLORY!!!! I just had to share this on my blog!! He SPEAKS it! He BELIEVES it! and He CLAIMS it!!! *HALLELUJAH!!!* **Time for a PRAISE BREAK!!! RIGHT NOW!!!**

What GIANT are you afraid of??

"David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee." 1 Samuel 17:37

David has faith that the LORD will bring him through whatever problem comes his way. The faith of a child slay a giant?? Yes, the faith of a child can slay a giant, DID slay a giant and bring down mountains as big as giants!!

We seem to always let the little things get us down or even what we think is a big. But don't you think it is time to renew our childlike faith. Look giants in the eye, with the LORD on our side, and take them on one by one... YES! I think it is high time!!

I have to admit, my faith has wavered some during these transitions in my families life. We have encountered some struggles during the last few months. Putting our faith further out than we have ever done in our entire walk with God. We felt the unction and knew God was speaking to us. He is about to show us (as He's done so many times before *the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear*) one miracle after another.

GIANT, I COME TO YOU IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!!

L♥ved with a Steadfast L♥ve

But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful,

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love...

Nehemiah 9:17 [ESV]

 STEADFAST: Literally means fixed in place, strong and firm support that will endure strain.

STRAIN?! Did you say strain?? YES! God can and will endure any strain. His love for us caused Him to withstand the humiliation and the pain of that old rugged cross on Calvary hill, I'm sure He is able to endure much of OUR strain.

We are so easily distracted by our 'stressful strain' our 'strains of hurt' or the 'strains of life' that we tend to forget the wonderful God that we serve. Or do we just serve Him when things are good and things are going our way (or so we think it should)? I for one can get caught up in the cares of this life and start looking at all that is around me to the point of feeling 'strained'.

Sometimes we just worry too much and not put enough faith in the God who holds tomorrow. His amazing 'steadfast' love for us has conquered the sting of death and is so willing and so just to forgive us of all our sins and save us from all our 'strains'!

For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them [daily]. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to to his life?~ Matthew 6:25

Do not worry then, saying, "What will we eat?" or "What will we drink?"' or "What will we wear for clothing?" For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. ~ Matthew 6:31-33

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. ~ Matthew 6:34

AMEN AND AMEN!! To God be the glory!! His steadfast love for the weak in body. For the troubled soul. For the broken hearted. For the sting of bitterness. For the lonely. For the battered soul.... God's steadfast LOVE will endure all and everyone of our concerns!

Be encouraged my friend to know that our God, the God of Heaven and Earth will watch over you and He knows and understands all our situations and circumstances!

Thank you, Jesus... *HALLELUJAH* for your grace and mercy! FOR YOUR STEADFAST LOVE!! I know that I am indebted to Him for always! Without His love and forgiveness I would completely be lost and undone. And completely burdened with the overwhelming 'strains' of this life.

A gUrL named Theresa ;)



I know this isnt the greatest picture but the only one I have of her and I :/



It has been over a month since I've written on my blog, well actually one month and 9 days. I have been extremely busy with remodeling my home, trying to open up a home daycare/preschool and focusing on making ends meet; that I have neglected to write about all the wonderful blessings that have come my way. Of all the answered prayers God has so graciously answered and all the open doors God has opened for me...

So why am I here tonight??

Well, I have this friend who came by my Face Book page today and asked for this site address... She informed me that she wanted to follow me... Hmmm .... Yes... Time to get back on the blog and give her something to read about, right?? lol.

So this post is really about Theresa. I met her at Creative Frontiers School, we were co-workers there and became friends. There was something very refreshing about her. Her enthusiasm about life, her job and the devotedness she had for little children. She was phenomenal!! She is young and courageous and will get far in all that she does. She's a hard worker and has a good head on her shoulders. A great asset to any company that may hirer her...

There is one thing about Theresa I wish she had (that I pray she has seen a small glimmer of Him in me)... a deeper relationship with Christ. I'm not writing this out of any disrespect to her and I don't think she would take it that way. I have grown to love Theresa and would love for her to know my Savior as I do... To know the one who has made her to be who she is... What greater abilities He has for her and how far He can take her than what she could ever do on her own... To know His love that she will never experience with her love (Jason)  ;) and a much deeper love than even she has for herself... lol (inside joke)

She's head strong and knows what she wants in life. She is so willing to be there and help in anyway that she can... very dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic and full of life... 'full of beans' (I looked it up!!! that's what it says; 'FULL OF BEANS'!!!!) Hahahahaha!!

Sorry only something she would fully understand... ;P

I write this to say this.. She has re-inspired me to continue my writings... she wants to read what I have to say... so I guess I should share my most intimate thoughts and experiences with my God to her and all that are willing to follow and read. That is what this blog is meant to be...

Isn't that what we are all here for? To follow and read what others have to say about their lives or share their stories...

Well, Here I am ready to share with, not only her but with you as well.

I hope I can be of an encouragement to all who read and follow my blog... I know I'm not the best of writers, but I write from my heart. It's really a hidden passion of some sorts and maybe just maybe someday it will become something greater.  

My heart is full of love because Christ is Love and He has given me another chance to serve Him in such a beautiful and intimate way... I love that He is all that we really need in life because He will meet all our needs and strengthen us through all our life's challenges...

So Theresa here is my first after many days (over a month) of writing. It may have even been longer if you hadn't so enthusiastically ask to follow me...

LvYa♥Gurl and I'm honored to call you my friend =)

HandBook for Life ;]]

I found this in my devotion this morning and thought it was pretty neat.
I thought Id share it with you; it's good food for thought. :)

*and post it on my blog, so I wouldn't  forget ;]]*

Your Health:

•Drink plenty of water.

•Eat breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.

•Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and less food that's manufactured in plants.

•Live by the THREE E's - Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

•Make time to pray daily

•Play games

•Read more books than you did last year

•Sit in silence beginning with 5 minutes daily

•Sleep for at least 7 hours

•Take a 10 to 30 minute walk 2-3 times a week and smile at strangers

Your Personality:

•Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what they're experiencing in life.

•Don't hold negative thoughts about things you can't control. Rather, utilize your energy toward positive thoughts.

•Excess in anything is not healthy. Limited amounts of anything are better.

•Don't take yourself too seriously. Others probably don't.

•Stay away from gossip, which will get you into trouble.

•Take time to dream a little while you're awake.

•Don't dwell on envy which is a waste of energy. Enjoy what you already have, and the priceless gifts God has given to you.

•Forget things of the past. You can't change what's happened. The best tonic is "forgive and forget".

•You are the only one who can control your happiness. Don't be bitter. Life is way too short.

•Good or bad, life is simply a pool of experiences. Learn from life's lessons. The problems will appear and eventually fade away.

•Smile and laugh more. It's actually good for your health.

•Remember, it's not necessary to attend the invitation to argue

Society:

•Call family members more often

•Daily, do something good to or for others

•This may be tough, but forgive everyone for everything. It's best for your health.

•Spend time with elderly people and young children.

•Make three people smile each day.

•What other people think of you is our of your control and not your concern.

•Stay in touch with friends and loved ones. They are the ones who will care for you when you are sick

Life:

•Always do what's best. Do the right thing.
Eliminate anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

•Remember, God does heal everything, but it happens on His clock.

•No matter the situation, good or bad, it will eventually change.

•Regardless of how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

•When you wake up in the morning, thank God for doing so.

•Your Inner Spirit always remains happy. May this be your focus.

•Keep all these thoughts in mind, and the BEST IS YET TO COME!

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

Romans 12:2

WARNING!!!!

BIBLE usage can be habit forming.

Regular reading can cause loss of
ANXIETY and FEAR;

decrease appetite for lying, cheating,

stealing, hating, anger and envy.

symptoms include: Increased sensation of

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, COMPASSION
and CONTENTMENT.

Side effects are FORGIVENESS, GRACE and LOVE.

If symptoms persist, just

PRAISE GOD!!!

A long run with Danny

Danny was given a route of some sorts that would take him away from home for a few days. I cleaned his cab, fixed his bed with clean sheets, and put a few clean shirts in his little closet... readying him for this trip. I wrote out a list of things I needed to do while he was gone; finding a school for Ju, looking for a job, calling important people for other things that had come up.

On Sunday a sister in the church heard about his next job run... she offered to watch Julian so I could go (because of me being unemployed, a nice distraction from unsettling things that took place with my job and school). I was extremely distracted in my soul and felt I had entered another whirlwind, but I knew the Lord had it all under control, i needed to leave it in His hands and let the Lord do what He does best... take care of me =')

But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,

and will be secure, without fear of evil.

Proverbs 1:33

We told her we would think about it... It set the stage in motion in Danny's thought process. He insisted I and Julian go with him on this trip... I did not want to go. Julian was extremely insistent on going with daddy, I could not say, no to Julian... *sigh* I guess, we'll go.

I hesitantly fixed a clothing bag and all the necessities we would need to keep us comfortable on this trip. Tuesday morning, early morning (2am) we were up and heading to the truck. I still didn't want to go. We loaded up the truck with Ju'z and mine belongings, put him in the bunk, sleeping, and I sat myself in the passenger seat thinking about all the things that needed to be done at home.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 32:8

God always knows what He is doing. Yes, I put a lot of account in my life as the Lord's leading... he has done so much for me and has brought me so far, I do not underestimate His love and power in my everyday life. I give Him praise for the next breath I breathe and give Him honor for the next step I take. I love Him for the things He brings my way and love Him the more for bringing me through them. So Yes, I put a lot of praise in my life for Him. In everything that comes my way I need to learn to put my trust in Him, for He knows, better than myself, what He is doing.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5

Being away for five days, I was not thinking about anything but the wonderful sights i was seeing and the many grounds of miles we were traveling. it was like i was being taken away from all of life's issues. I needed to recap, reset my mindset to God's ways, i read His word, prayed and sang many songs. My husband enjoyed my company and I in turned enjoyed his and Ju'z. It was a wonderful time to think of nothing else but my little family and God. 

The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.

Isaiah 58:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Thank you Jesus for this time with my husband and my little Julian. i know you have our life in your best interest, for that I am grateful. I will do my part and trust in you...

 

~To God Be the Glory!!!~

Our Tesimony♥

Where do I begin??

On Monday, July 18, 2011 I lost my job to unforeseen matters. It was very disturbing and very sad. My husband has been unemployed for 1yr and 6mnths. It has been a trying year. But as God's Word says;

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

Phil 4:19

And He has, God has taken very good care of us.

"I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved"

Psalm 16:8 NKJV

 My husband received his last check for temporary disability on the 15th of July, 2011. He received two job leads and began to pursue them with every ounce of energy he had. He knew we were not going to survive on my income alone.

[[before ALL this, in January, he was released from the Dr. care and had begun to look for work. No such luck (if there is such thing)... It was very discouraging and disheartening. We/I tried to stay upbeat, for I knew the Lord would not leave us nor forsake us. But it was really bothering my husband. He didn't lose faith but he became very discouraged.

He stop looking...

Then an infection attacked a sore on the bottom of his foot (he is diabetic) It was ugly, scary and surreal. Was this really happening to us?? No longer a job being the main issue... We needed immediate intervention at this point. This posed one problem, He so thought. We had no medical since he was laid off in July 2010. I was not wavered, I almost forcibly made him go to the hospital ;) then it all became history (read story here) to the Glory of God! Danny was in the hospital for 8 weeks and I was still employed at the school I taught. I don't bring in very much but, like I said before, God was in all of this.]]

This last weekend the day after my husband received his last check and before my unforeseen Monday. I was cleaning his wound (we are still taking care of this under his foot, It's not completely closed as of yet) and it seemed like it was getting bigger, again! Then I began to feel myself crumble from the inside out. I started to cry uncontrollably :( He sat up and grabbed me by my arms and said everything was going to be alright. His foot really needs to see a Dr but when there is no medical you put all your trust in Jesus. You need to see this: if his foot doesn't heal completely and it becomes worse, a job would not be in his future... And my job in no ways could support our family! Which means we could lose our home and so here we go thinking these horrible thoughts. He still continued to pursue these two job leads. 

Well, Monday comes along and our school was abruptly closed, I involuntarily lost my job... [[click this link to see why]] So I have to say, I began to get a little disturbed... I didn't doubt, I know the Lord was in this, I didn't really know how to feel.. I was feeling quite numb. Any crumbling or doubts I had before began to turn to peace... PEACE?? Yes, even my daughter came to us and said, "mommy I'm not worried about you and daddy being unemployed, I think it's going to be alright. I feel good about this"

GLORY!! SO DID WE!!

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way

and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging...

The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:1-3,7

I know this makes no since to the mind, but in God makes all the since in the world. Danny received two phone calls during all this time, one job was 5 states away and the other was 1 state away. The next day, Tuesday, we headed up to Sparks NV. He was only going to accept this job if they could meet our needs (financially) Me, my daughter and our youngest son Julian took the 2.6 hr drive up the mountain. We ended up coming home without my husband, for now he was an employee of Star logistics. God, our mighty God took care of all that mattered, all our needs and continues to work, beyond our understanding... I am prepared to proclaim more of our testimony to the Glory Of Our GOD!!

This is our testimony!

Citrus Heights School Closure Met With Mixed Reaction

Citrus Heights School Closure Met With Mixed Reaction

This is what has happened at the school I was employed at...

I dont know how to feel or what to think.

Many need and Im sure welcome your prayers.

Putting Away 'childish things'

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11

Hear we are with another of Pastor's metaphors. On Sunday night,
 two weeks ago he had a small teddy bear sitting on the pulpit.

He was exclaiming on how people hold on to their sin for comfort as you would do a teddy bear.

He was saying how children have teddy bears for comfort and we need to put away childish things,
our teddy bears, our sins and become men/women of God.

He kept saying that we need to throw away, get rid of,
or put away these teddy bears in our lives in order to make heaven our home,
how can we go there still hanging on to our childish things.

I cannot give it justice to how Pastor preached this, it really and truly was meaningful.

When we got home, Julian slept with this on his mind. Yes, you got it...

the next morning he came to me and said he had packed up all his teddy bears and threw them away.

He was ready and willing to give up his teddy bears to make heaven his home =')

Of course I had to contain my composer and explain to him that Pastor didn't actually mean
'TEDDY BEARS'
but that he was referring to sin... after awhile,
Julian retrieved his teddy bears from the garbage.

Julian was so willing to give up something so precious to him,
he loved his teddy bears. He was so intent to do as his Pastor said and get rid of the teddy bears because he really wants to make heaven his home and be with Jesus...

What a lesson to learn from this child about putting away childish things.

I have to admit, I was completely humbled by this child's actions, let alone his thinking!
What is it in my life that I continue to hold onto for comfort.
What heavy sin is weighing me down that may prevent me to make it
to that glorious place called heaven?
I really had to question myself and search deep within my heart;
"Search me, O God, and know my heart"
Try me, and know my anxieties;
And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24

but in all reality, I didn't really have far to look.
How many of us try to justify our sinful comforts;
our anger, pride, selfishness, lust, unforgiveness... our teddy bears.
I believe that is why the Bible says we need to die daily and carry our cross.
For this alone, making it to heaven I will die daily and carry my cross.
As much as it may hurt me (physically or maybe hurt my pride).
I need to work on putting away childish things,
I need to get out of my comfort zone (rut)
and become a man.. er lol... a woman of God.
I have to make heaven my home.
I not only desire to see my wonderful Savior but I have a mother and a child
I have never seen waiting for me there...
There is no justifying here.. we need to all strive to make heaven our home.
Let us not be distracted to the things of God
or what really matters in our lives or persuad us other wise. 
'O God search our hearts that there be no wicked way in us,
lead us to your everlasting love' help us to
'put away childish things and become that man/woman you wish us to be!' 
*HALLELUJAH* 

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Focus on the Family

RADIO THEATRE

Believe it or not, I don't watch TV and it has been so long since I have, I don't really remember what my favorite show was, lol... There was one I remembered as a kid, but I thought it was corny, lol...

 

But I do have a favorite radio drama... that is done by Focus on the Family

(they're awesome)

the Father Gilbert Mysteries

*suspense*

http://go.focusonthefamily.com/radio-theatre.aspx

 

they do many different kind of radio theatre:

Les Miserables

Silas Marner

The Legend of Squanto

chronicles of Narnia

A Christmas Carol

The Screwtape Letters

Amazing Grace

Little Women

The Secret Garden

Just to name a few ;)

Great godly examples with strong Christian morals.

Wonderful for all ages in the family.

Satan is the accuser of the brethern. Don't be his tool.



The Bible describes Satan as the "accuser of the brethren." He is seen as a sort of evil prosecutor who brings accusations against us, but Christ as our defense attorney steps in and pleads our case.

Our case, of course, is that He died for our sins, and they cannot be held against us *HALLELUJAH*.

Since Christ paid the price for them with His own blood, punishing us for them would be a sort of spiritual double-trouble. Now that's a very simplistic explanation of the concept because Satan not only accuses us of our sins, he also tempts us to sin further. It's as though the prosecutor is also your drug dealer.

*Jesus help us*

Not only are we accused before God, we are also accused within our own minds. We struggle with thoughts like, "God could never love you. Not after you did that!" Sometimes even in church, I feel the sting of accusation, "You don't belong among these good people. You aren't worthy or good enough."

There is a point we all need to understand, which I was poorly trying to say in a box that only carries 420 characters earlier today on a different site, accusation is not the same thing as conviction. When we sin, we feel a sense of conviction. This is good because it should lead us to repent and for most of us it has.

Accusation comes AFTER we repent and are forgiven. Accusation is when a sin is brought to memory that even God has forgotten.

The Bible says that God casts our sin in a "sea of forgetfulness." A God who is omniscient chooses to forget the sins we have committed. So who are we to bring them up? God Himself would be more justified to bring them up then anyone of us. But unfortunately we become a tool for Satan and accuse each other. We bring up old sins and hold them against each other. We bring accusations against those who are no longer accountable for their crimes. We have all done some horrible things, and have paid our debt in many ways and sometimes still live with the repercussions. For some people this is not enough, they want to continue to bring this charge against them. I have done horrible things, and Christ has paid my debt. Yet, there are still forces that want to bring these charges against me.
I think it's important that we try to become more Christ like in learning to forgive and forget. If God forgets our sins, we should forget the sins that others commit. We should not allow ourselves to become "tools of the devil" for those who are covered in Christ's blood.

God, help us not to bring accusations against each other, and help those who feel accused to rest in Your tremendous mercy and grace that is given freely on a daily basis, once we have repented.

Do we have any examples of Satan accusing "our brethren before God" (Rev. 12:10)? Yes, we find in Job 1:6-11; 2:1-6. Job was a good man! God said so Himself to this fact. However, it did not matter to Satan. He accused Job anyway. Here we see a true picture of Satan as "the accuser of our brethren." Satan also tempts mankind. Hence, people can become "accusers of our brethren" and share in the devil's work.
We see people carrying out the work of the devil in both testaments. Job's brethren falsely accused him (4:7-9). The Pharisees falsely accused Jesus (Matt. 12:22-24). Among the sins characteristic of the "last days" is that some will be "false accusers" (2 Tim. 3:3). Now these are accusations of innocent people and If people can become false accusers, then we can become false accusers. The sad thing about this is being a partaker in the devil's work.
But what about those that are not so innocent? Let's look at Paul for an example; Paul's persecution among the churches played havoc on their lives. They hid from fear of having this man find them and persecute them harshly to the point of death. But then Paul was struck down by the voice of God and repented of his horrible sins. The apostles accused him of many ghastly things witch affected his ministry to minister to others. Even to the point of mistrust from those that did not even know the 'new' Paul, effecting the church. 

Anyone Can Accuse Anyone of Anything because everyone has past sin in their lives that can be resurrected.

We are doing the work of the devil! What happens when we do this?

1. Such accusations hurt people, innocent people. Job's friends hurt him with their words (Job 16:1-2). Job felt the inward pain that comes to one who is falsely accused as have many brethren today who have faced such accusations.
2. Such accusations hurt people's reputations (those that are not so innocent). Paul's reputation suffered in the eyes of some of his brethren in the church at Corinth because of false accusations made by his enemies there (2 Cor. 10:2, 10). They apparently even turned Paul's refusal of support from the church there into an accusation (cf. 2 Cor. 11:7-9; 12:13). Yes, Paul had done wrong, but he had repented, which gave the apostles no support in accusing his actions.
3. To me the biggest thing about accusations is that such can poison a church. We need only look at Paul's relationship with the Corinthians to see this. Because of the charges made against Paul by his enemies at Corinth, he was not able to continue with his work of building up the church there. Rather, a large part of his second letter to the Corinthians was taken up with explanations of his conduct and answers to enemies (cf. 1:12-2:4; 4:2; 7:2; 12:19; chs. 10-12). We can come to believe the worst about our brothers and sisters simply by hearing and believing accusations, crimes that are no longer held against them for they are under the blood of Christ. We can be motivated by the desire to accuse others (Mark 3:2; John 8:6). Accusations, false or not, can lead to the severing of relationships among the people within the church. Hurting the ministry in severe ways sometimes splitting a church!

Such results has cause me to think soberly before casting off with some charge against my brother or sister.  Believing an accusation made by an-other. Call your brother in question or write them, seek to build bridges, not to destroy them. Remember, anyone can make false accusations about anyone else. God's people should seek what is true and not be led by idle charges or gossip. Love is the key. We need to treat others as they would like to be treated (Matt. 7:12)

and judge others by their fruits, and not by accusations they have heard

(Matt. 7:20; Gal. 2:14).

The devil is "the accuser of our brethren." It is bad enough that he is involved in such activity. But let us, God's people, not be a  part of the devil's work, don't be his tool.

Day 02: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest..

30 Day Challenge in Pictures

Sister Gayla Champlain and myself

Day 2 is a picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest..

 

I and Sis Gayla Champlain (Our Pastors wife) met when we were young (I was 14 she may have been 15). We went to the same church in Roseville, CA, as young people. She was raised in the Pentecostal way being 3rd maybe 4th generation in her family. We became very good (best) friends. She invited me to her home many times. As a matter of fact she was a BIG factor in praying me threw to the Holy Ghost for the first time, speaking in other tongues.
When she married, a few years later her and her husband decided to take up their three very young children and attend Bible College to start a work in the ministry... It was a very sad day for my husband and I (we were good buddies as couples, visiting and fellowship-ing with them often), but we said our good-byes :(
Years later, never realizing this would come to pass...  we met up again in the church they began. My family is now under Pastor Champlain's ministry... It wasn't hard to consider him as our pastor because he was already a great friend. Isn't it beautiful how God works...

So she has been with me since I first came to God (church), 29 years... longer than half my life

*SWEEET*

Psalm 103:8-18

The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

He will not always strive with us,

Nor will He keep His anger forever.

He has not dealt with us according to our sins,

Nor punished us according to our iniquities.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,

So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

As far as the east is from the west,

So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

As a father pities his children,

So the LORD pities those who fear Him.

For He knows our frame;

He remembers that we are dust.

As for man, his days are like grass;

As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.

For the wind passes over it, and it is gone,

And its place remembers it no more.[a]

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting

On those who fear Him,

And His righteousness to children’s children,

To such as keep His covenant,

And to those who remember His commandments to do them.

What a beautiful set of scriptures. I truly am indebted to our Lord forever,

He has been so gracious to me.
I do not deserve all that He has done for my life...

But He continues to bless us day by day...

*to God be the glory*

We like so many out there have been hit
or have been in very hard times,

But God has been so faithful

*I'm so very thankful*

an overwhelming situation has arose in my employment that I cannot divulge much info. I'm praying for God's leading.

He knows what the future holds and holds it in the palm of His tender,
loving hand. Our God is faithful and I do not know the future as well as HE does ;)

but Ive been thru enough to not underestimate the power of prayer.
We all know who Jesus is and what HE can do in tight circumstances :)
*Praise Be to Jesus*
I want to give HIM all glory and honor for I know he will come thru,
but I have to admit... my stomach is in knots.

*Thank you JESUS for everything*

Let us pray together, for each other... For where two or more agree,
God is in the midst.