Our Angel's 3

Live It Out!

2011-09-06T16:38:00.000-07:00

The bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:13: “Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us to not only love those who love us, but to love our enemies (Mt. 5:43-48).

Ephesians 3:17 tells us to be rooted and grounded in this love. Our ultimate hope that we are to hold on to is nothing we will receive in our natural lives. It’s the resurrection and eternal life that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13 says that we have been born again to this living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We must continually live with this hope in the forefront of our minds. Through love, and with this hope in mind, we are called to branch out and live by faith (Hab. 2:4).

God wants us to make faith connections with Him, not just faith exchanges for blessings. “Without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6).

So how do we become rooted and grounded in love? How do we stay solid and unshaken by the winds of life in our hope to come? How can we branch out in faith? As we look through the Scriptures this week we’ll find the men and women throughout the Bible have leaned on one simple truth.

Let's work on living out this love no matter the natural circumstances or emotions you’re feeling each day: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Romans 12:10 In this verse it ties in how we are to love others with kind affection and to give them preference above ourselves. In other words we are not to seek our own, but to view others above ourselves. We are to seek to please those around us before we look to please ourselves.

So, show a stranger a kind action out of love that places their needs and wants above your own.

Psalm 119:97 Our love for God should not only show in love towards others, but in our devotion to His Word. By meditating and studying His Word we begin to know and understand God in a more intimate way. This in turn brings a greater revelation of his love for us, which allows us to show a greater love to the people we come in contact with, which ultimately shows our love for God.

Lets search the book of Psalms and find a verse that reveals God’s love to you and meditate on it throughout the day on top of 1 Cor. 13.

1 Peter 1:22-23 Once again we see the importance of the Word in living with love. It says we are able to love with fervor and a pure heart by having been born again by the incorruptible Word of God. Therefore when we begin to take the Word and allow it to become a part of us we will be able to take the love of Christ and show it to the world. We also see that sincerely loving our brothers and sisters in the faith brings a purifying upon us, which Jesus said those who are pure will see God (Mt. 5:8).

Meditate on how you can begin to show that sincere love to those around you every day. Begin to apply that to your prayers and to your every day living.

Psalm 130:5 When the fight of faith is at full force, everything in our lives seem in disarray. We must do all we can to stand in faith, and having done all to stand we must continue to stand (Eph. 6:13-14) and wait on the Lord. If we put our hope in our stance in the Word, the cares of this life will by no means overtake us. The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 1:13 to put our hope fully in the grace to come. When Jesus returns we will be made perfect and will spend eternity in Heaven.

Now meditate on what areas in your life you need to do a better job of standing with hope in His Word, and begin to apply it daily.

Why I started selling Scentsy!

2011-08-19T14:21:00.000-07:00

I want to give you a little background on how I got interested in Scentsy.
I went to a friends open house to what Scentsy was all about. While at the open house I could not believe the scents that were available as well as the warmers. I smelled every smell I could and looked through the book at the warmers several times. I stuck my finger in the wax to see if it really would not burn my finger. It didn’t!!! I was hooked. I knew I had to be a part of this team but I wasn’t sure if I could afford it. Once I found out the kit only cost $99.00 with tax I had to have it.
It felt like Christmas or my birthday when my kit arrived. I went through every smell, got organized and my family went through all the scents as well. We all love this product so much. My house has never smelt better! I am so excited to be a part of this company and this team and each time I get an order I get excited all over again! I just love this product so much and I know you will too.
I promise that I will give all the support and help I can in your new venture! This product truly does sell itself and I know you will be as excited to sell this product as I am. It is easy to sell something you are so excited about! I will make myself available to all of you for any questions and concerns you may have. I will every piece of information I have in order to make this as easy and fun as possible!

Getting started is as easy as SCENTSY

Sign up!
Go to my website at http://www.scentsy.com/eastsidescents and
just follow the instructions

Call me!
If you have any questions at all: 941-545-1398
or email me at eastsidescents@gmail.com

Explore your new website.

Get to know it! You will also get instructions on your workstation.
Now, plan your first event.
I will be glad to help you!

Tell Folks what you are doing!
Lots of folks!

Spend time training.

So you can become familiar with the products and the great company.
I will help you with that, too!
YES! You Can Do it!
I know you can!

Go make the world a warmer place

My Derby Brats!

2011-08-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

We are on a new adverture. Ever heard of Roller Derby? My children have joined Bradenton Derby Brats. What an amazing organization! They are so patient with the children (mine did not even know how to skate). They teach them team work, they encourage them. The children love it! They have learned to skate, picked out their "cool" derby names.

Best of all, they are exercising! I never realized how much exercise you get when roller skating. So they are having fun, making new friends, and getting lots of exercise.

If you have young ones, or teens, or you want to join Bradentucky Bombers, here are the links

"http://www.bradentuckybombers.net/"
"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bradenton-Derby-Brats/106815742707442#!/pages/Bradenton-Derby-Brats/106815742707442"

Couponing

2011-04-26T09:10:00.000-07:00

Ok, so with the lack of fulltime employment, I am working hard at saving money. I have done alot of research on couponing. Now mind you I love watching 'Extreme Couponing' on TLC, however, I am not sure that is just realistic. With that being said, I am now saving 67% off my groceries and today I got 9- 4pk of razors for just the tax! So I am going to pass on how to do this.

Here are some savings this week, with the coupons that you can use. There are sites that help match up coupons with the Sales. I love Truecouponing.com, CouponDivas.com, Southernsavers.com, just to name a few.

Here is a list of this week’s BEST DEALS from several different stores.
Don’t miss these Big Savings…
CVS Weekly Ad 4/24 – 4/30
–Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 Cartridges 4 ct or Razor 1 ct, BOGO (psa $9.99/ $5 each)
$2/1 Schick Hydro 5 Refill, exp. 5-28-11 (SS 04/17/11)
$2/1 Schick Hydro 3 Refill, exp. 5-28-11 (SS 04/17/11)
$3/1 Shick Hydro Razor printable
As low as $2!

–Coke 2L, $.99 (Limit 4)

–Kettle Chips 8 – 9 oz, 2/$5 ($2.50 each)
$1/1 Kettle Brand Potato Chips, exp. 5-14-11 (RP 03/20/11)
Final Price: $1.50 each!

–Nivea Body Wash 16.9 oz or Shower Gel 8.4 oz, $3.88
$3/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash, exp. 5-14-11 (RP 04/17/11 #2)
$1/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women, exp. 6-30-11 (Tearpad)
$2/1 Nivea Smoothness or Happiness Body Wash (ALL YOU, Mar ’11)
As low as $.88 each!

Walgreens Weekly Ad 4/24 – 4/30
–Werther’s, Riesen or Toffifay 2.75-5.5 oz or Lifesavers, Starburst Gummibursts or Skittles 6-7.2 oz, BOGO $2.29 ($1.15 each)
$0.75/1 Werther’s Original, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 03/13/11)
Final Price: $.40 each for the Werther’s!

–Schick Hydro Razor System, BOGO $9.99 ($5 each)
$3/1 Shick Hydro Razor printable
Final Price: $2 each!>

–Schick Hydro Shave Gel 8.4 oz, BOGO $3.79 ($1.90 each)
$0.75/1 Schick Hydro Shave Gel, exp. 5-28-11 (SS 04/17/11)
$1/1 Schick Hydro Shave Gel printable
As low as $.90 each!

–Folgers Classic Roast Coffee 11.3 oz (limit 2), $2.79
$1/1 Folgers Coffee, exp. 5-14-11 (RP 04/10/11)
$1/1 Folgers Coffee printable
Final Price: $1.79 each!

Albertsons Florida Weekly Ad 4/27 – 5/3
–Lance Cracker Creations 6 oz (limit 2), $.99

–Totino’s Party Pizza 9.8-10.9 oz, $.88
$1/5 Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 7-9-11 (SS 04/17/11)
$0.50/3; $1/5 Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 6-11-11 (SS 03/20/11)
$1/5; $0.50/3 Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 5-7-11 (GM 02/13/11)
$1/5 Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza printable
$0.50/2 Totino’s Party Pizza via Shortcuts.com printable
As low as $.68 each!

–Birdseye Frozen Vegetables 10-16 oz, $.88
$1/3 Bird’s Eye Steamfresh, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 03/06/11) (**Watch Expiration**)
$1/3 Bird’s Eye or Steamfresh Product, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 03/20/11)
B1G1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Family Size wyb Voila Family Size, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 04/10/11)
As low as $.55 each!

–Whole Chickens (limit 3), $.49/lb

–Marcal Bath Tissue 4 pk or Paper Towel 1 Roll, $.88
$1 off Marcal Small Steps Bath Tissue 12-ct; (2) Towels or Napkins, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 04/17/11)
Towels as low as $.38 each!

Publix Weekly Ad DAY 4/25 – 5/4 **Note this ad is longer than normal**
–Kellogg’s Cereal: Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops or Corn Pops, or Corn Flakes 16.3-24 oz box, BOGO $4.39 ($ 2.20 each)
$1 off Fresh Fruit wyb (2) Kellogg’s, exp. 7-31-11 (Peelie)
$1.50/3 Kellogg’s Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Honey Snacks, Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Cinnabon or Frosted Flakes Cereal, exp. 5-22-11 (RP 04/10/11)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Cocoa Krispies, Crispix or Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Cereal, exp. 3-31-12 (Product Insert)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal, exp. 5-29-11 (RP 04/17/11)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes printable
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal printable
$10 MIR Kellogg’s Cereal printable
$1/1 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes printable
As low as $1.20 each!

–Kozy Shack Pudding 22 oz or 6 pk 4 oz cup, BOGO $2.99 ($1.50 each)
$0.40/1 Kozy Shack Pudding, exp. 6-20-11 (RP 03/06/11)
$0.75/1 Kozy Shack CowRageous Pudding, exp. 8-31-11 (SS 3/27/11 #1) ( If Included)
$0.75/1 Kozy Shack No Sugar Added Pudding, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 01/23/11) ( If Included)
$1/2 Kozy Shack Product, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 01/23/11)
$1/1 Kozy Shack Bread Pudding Product, exp. 5-31-11 (Blinkie) ( If Included)
As low as $.75 each!

–Ray’s New York Bagels 16-24 oz pkg (Frozen), BOGO $3.49 ($1.75 each)
I have never seen a coupon for these, so BOGO is the time to buy if you want these!

–Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons or Playtex Sport 18 ct, BOGO $4.29 ($2.15 each)
$1.50/1 Playtex Tampons, exp. 6-4-11 (Target Pharmacy Booklet)
$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 5-22-11 (SS 03/20/11)
$2.50/2 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 5-22-11 (SS 03/20/11)
$1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, exp. 12-31-11 (Peelie)
$3/2 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 4-30-11 (ALL YOU, Feb ’11) (**Watch Expiration**)
Buy (2), use (2) SQs and (1) $3/2, get a $.71 MM!
Even if you don’t have the Target Q, they are only $.65 each with the $3/2 Q and only $.90 each with the $2.50/2 Q!

–Bic Disposable Razors 3 or 4 ct pkg, (Comfort 3 and Soleil included) BOGO $5.49 ($2.75 each)
$3/1 Bic Flex4, Flex3, or Comfort3 Razor, exp. 5-22-11 (SS 04/10/11)
$2/1 Bic Disposable Shaver, exp. 5-8-11 (SS 03/27/11 #2) (If Included)
$3/1 BIC Soleil Bella Razor 3-pk, any, exp. 5-15-11 Facebook printable
As much as $.51 MM!

–Juicy Juice All Natural 100% Juice 64 oz bott, BOGO $3.29 ($1.65 each)
$1/2 Nestle Juicy Juice printable ( Registration Required)
$2/4 Juicy Juice Product printable ( Registration Required)
Final Price: $1.15 each!

–Tombstone Pizza 18.1-29.5 oz pkg (excluding Stuffed Crust and Brick Oven Varieties), BOGO $4.49 ($2.25 each)

–Voskos Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz, 10/$10 ($1 each)
B2G1 Voskos Product, exp. 6-26-11 (MQ-Publix GreenWise, Spring)
$1/1 Voskos Yogurt, exp. 5-8-11 (RP 4/10/11)
As low as FREE!

Sweetbay Weekly Ad 4/27 – 5/3
–Patio Burritos 5 oz, 2/$1 ($.50 each)

–Kraft American Cheese Food Singles 12 oz, $2.49
$0.75/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Singles, exp. 4-30-11 (Publix April Savings) (If Included)(**Watch Expiration**)
$0.75/1 Kraft 2% Milk Singles Cheese Product printable
$0.75/1 Kraft 2% Milk Singles Cheese Product printable
Final Price $1.74 each!

–Kraft American Cheese Food Singles 12 oz, $2.49
$0.75/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Singles, exp. 4-30-11 (Publix April Savings) (If Included)(**Watch Expiration**)
$0.75/1 Kraft 2% Milk Singles Cheese Product printable
$0.75/1 Kraft 2% Milk Singles Cheese Product printable
Final Price $1.74 each!

–Assorted Pork Chops Small Pack (limit 2 Free), BOGO $3.59 ($1.80 each)

–Sweetbay Medium Cooked Shrimp 70/90 per lb, $4.99/lb

Winn Dixie Weekly 4/27 – 5/3

Tostitos Tortilla Chips 9-13 oz, BOGO $3.99 ($2 each)
$1 off Tostitos Dip wyb Tortilla Chips, exp. 6-27-11 (Tearpad)
–Fisherman’s Wharf Grouper, Tilapia, Whiting, Cod, Flounder or Perch Fillets, BOGO $7.99 ($4 each)

–Post Cereal (Selected Varieties 13-24 oz, BOGO $4.59 ($2.30 each)
$1/1 Post Great Grains Cereal, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 04/03/11) (If Included)
As low as $1.30 each!

–Sanderson Farms All Natural Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks, BOGO $1.79 ($.90/lb)

–Winn-Dixie Corn or Green Beans 14.2-15.25 oz, 20/$10 ($.50 each)

–Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme 10 oz, 2/$4 ($2 each)
$1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme, exp. 5-30-11 (Blinkie)
$1/1 Philadelphia Cooking Cream, exp. 6-15-11 (Kraft Food & Family)
As low as $.50 each after Q!

–Sweet Corn in the Husk, 10/$2 ($.20 each)
–Advil or Excedrin 20-24 ct, $2.99
$2.50/1 Excedrin PM Product, exp. 6-1-11 (SS 12/05/10)
$1/1 Advil PM, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 03/27/11)
$1/1 Advil PM, exp. 3-31-13 (Product Insert)
$1/1 Advil Product, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 03/27/11)
$1/1 Advil Children’s or Infants Advil, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 03/27/11)
$3/2 Advil, Advil PM, Childrens Advil or ThermaCare
Advil or ThermaCare Items, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 03/27/11)
As low as $0.49 each for Excedrin!

Florida Sweet Corn is at Season’s Peak now!
Watch for some of the lowest prices of the year on corn in the coming weeks! Make the most of your food budget by incorporating corn in recipes and buying extra to freezing for future use.
(All of the stores have corn on sale for a great deal!)

Happy Saving!

Vacation

2010-07-11T17:09:00.000-07:00

We took a couple of weeks off to have some family time. We did alot of things with the children. One of the things we did was go to Busch Gardens. We took the Safari Tour. Had a ball! The children (ok, and adults) loved feeding the giraffe's! They kissed the kid's faces. If you have never gone on the Safari Tour at Busch Garden's Tampa Florida, take the time. It was so worth it! Great memories!

Wow... I really have been MIA

2010-07-11T17:08:00.000-07:00

Was just checking out my blog...it sure has been a long time since I have checked in! My goal is to check in and post more often!! I promise!! Hugs!

A Godly Perspective

2009-05-12T03:27:00.000-07:00

Perspective can be described as the way a person interprets a given situation. In other words, it is the way you see things that happen around you. A Godly perspective is an important concept for Christians to understand because we are told to live by faith. Which means we must allow our belief that God is faithful to fulfill his promises override our natural understanding of a situation. This means it is very important for a Christian to observe things not as a person would, but as God does. In doing this it will allow us to see ourselves, our actions, and our future as God sees it. If man can see the world as God sees it, many things such as fear, confusion, sickness, and doubt will be looked at as issues already beaten by the redemption brought to us by Jesus sacrificing his life for man. The Bible tells us this is a difficult thing to do because it has become human nature to be separated from God and his perspective. Now, to fully understand this we must look to the Bible for knowledge of the blindness of man and the perspective of God.

Read Genesis 3:1-7

Notice here that through temptation to be powerful like God and through wanting eyes to be opened to evil, man sinned for the first time. Here Satan tempts man, and was successful in changing mans perspective. Also, for the first time man separates himself from God and therefore cannot see the world or a situation as God sees it. Sin opens the door for fear, confusion, sickness, and doubt to become a part of humanity.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Paul in this letter to the church in Corinth explains that Satan or “the God of this world” has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. This tells us that not only is Jesus the light and the hope for believers but is the way for those who live in sin to be delivered. Those who are not in a relationship with Jesus are blinded by the enemy.

Read Isaiah 42:1-7

Here the Lord addresses the Messiah (Jesus) through the prophet Isaiah and commands him “To open blind eyes” and bring “Them that sit in darkness out of prison”. We know that blind eyes cannot see and those in prison have no freedom. Those who are blind and imprisoned do not have the ability to see God’s love for them. They cannot see how his promises affect their situation. Jesus came to change this.

Read John 3:15-21

Jesus refers here to himself as the light, and tells us that light has come into the world and those who choose darkness over light will face judgment. Understand that through the light of Jesus and his teachings Christians can be brought out of darkness that stops us from seeing God’s love for us, and the redemption brought to us by Jesus. This light allows us to see how God and his redemptive plan affects our daily lives.

Read 2 Peter 1:2-9

Here Peter explains, that by the knowledge of Jesus, God has given us everything we need to live a Godly lifestyle. It is then made clear that by that knowledge of Jesus we have an escape from the corruption and lusts of this world. Next listed are seven qualities that need to be added to our knowledge or faith in Jesus. If these qualities are added to our faith, we then see and are not blinded to our separation from sin through Jesus.

Read Matthew 6:19-24

Jesus speaks here on perspective and also what a person counts as worthy. If we allow ourselves to see the world as most people do, our priorities will be wrong. We will become blind to what God has done for us and what he wants to do with us. Also fear, confusion, sickness, and doubt, just to name a few, will begin to take control of our lives. Therefore we must not allow our perspective, on any subject or circumstance, to separate us from God’s love and perfect plan for man’s redemption.

Read Romans 8:28

This encouraging scripture is the key to understanding God’s will for mans’ perspective. God sees the issues in our lives as already conquered, we must strive to see our problems this way also. The things we deal with on an everyday basis although they sometimes look unbeatable, have already been beaten, for those who love God and accept his son as the savior.

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Rules from God for 2009

2009-03-18T04:03:00.000-07:00

Rules from God for 2009
1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24
2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!... To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path."
Proverbs 3:5-6
7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers.
"Do not worry about anything;
Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
Philippians 4:6

God answers prayer.

True Worship

2009-03-07T04:41:00.000-08:00

Meditate on Hebrews 12:28

There are what are called postures of worship found in the Bible. They are positions or actions of the body that represent inward attitude. They also represent life attitude. These are things you can do in your private time with God or in the worship of the assembly of believers. One of these is reverence. Reverence is a state of awe and respect. God is God and we must worship Him as such. Our worship is shown in focus and true intent. No distractions, no goofing around. If you have reverence towards God it will show in how you worship. Psalm 5:7

See what postures of worship are on Monday’s devotion. Another posture of worship is the lifting of hands. It signifies that you need God. Kind of like “pick me up”. It shows dependence upon Him. It shows focus to Him. Worship Him with the raising of your hands. Psalm 63:4

See what postures of worship are on Monday’s devotion. Another posture of worship is bowing down. This is the ultimate position of submission. We are to serve God and the only true way of doing so is submitting totally to Him. Bowing down shows this attitude. Psalm 95:6

See what postures of worship are on Monday’s devotion. The Bible talks about being still before Him. This is a posture of worship that shows submission and reverence. It is being still and quiet before the God of all things. It says “I am yours, do as you please with me”. It also says “I will not be anxious about anything because you are God”. God is able to lead you and speak to you in these times. Make sure you consistently are still before God- you will begin to know Him more. Psalm 46:10

See what postures of worship are on Monday’s devotion. The last posture of worship we will cover is the song. Singing to God in the reverence of worship is powerful. It is using your body as an instrument of worship - regardless of how good or bad you sing. God made us with voices, not just for communication or entertainment, but also to worship Him. Psalm 98:1

Why do you worship God? Why do you worship Him with your life? Why do you worship Him privately or at church? Is it because you want Him to give you things? Sometimes we think “If I worship Him and look spiritually strong then He will give me what I want”. Worship God simply because He is God. He has saved you, though that’s not all He will do for you, it is enough. Serve God because He is God and not for what you want to get out of Him. Matthew 22:37

You can’t fake it! We already talked about not being a hypocrite. You can put on the “show” at church and in front of your parents, etc, but God sees the condition of your heart and if you are really a true worshiper. Get after it with all you have! Worship Him with your life. Worship Him daily. Great is the reward of those who are true worshipers of God! John 4:24

The Bible has a lot to say about worship. A LOT to say about it. See what worship is, what it does, and what happens when you do it. Simply this: Be a worshiper.

We need to worship God simply because of who He is. He is the God of the universe, creator of all things. His glory, power and might are unmatched. His is simply God, we are simply His creation. Worship Him. Psalm 29:2

There is nothing like God. Nothing. Nothing can do what He can. Nothing can match Him in His perfection. God is the creator. God is the judge. God is the one who sets forth the good for man. People get caught up in things that only can mirror in a imperfect way the things that God is. Don’t get caught up in those things. Live your life for Him. We must worship Him because of who He is. Psalm 89:6-8

At some point, all nations, every person will worship the Lord. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess. For some, it will only be at judgement when this happens. For those, their rejection of God will cause an eternal separation from Him. Worship God from your choice. Respond to His invitation to you to be with Him. Don’t wait till you have to, worship God because you want to. Psalm 86:9

When you worship God, don’t let it be talk from a heart that is actually far from Him. Let your life be worship, a sacrifice to Him, then honor Him in the assembly of believers and to others with the worship of your mouth. Don’t be a hypocrite! Matthew 15:7-9

Your worship to God, both with your life and in the assembly of believers, is a witness and a legacy to others. You are setting an example as to what true worship is. Worship Him in all things at all times and others can follow your lead. It is an incredible thing to leave a trail that others can follow you on! Joshua 22:27

We have to prioritize our worship to God. Not only with the way we change our lives to follow Him, but also in taking time out daily to be with Him in our worship. You have to go out of your way to get it done. Everyone is busy. Don’t be too busy to worship the Lord every day. Example: The wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus. It took time, energy and planning. Follow this lead in your life. Matthew 2:2

It is easy to worship God when things are going great and it seems His blessings are coming full force into your life. But, we must worship Him when things are going crazy too. In fact, worshiping God is one of the most important things you can do when things are aren’t going right. You are ensuring that He is with you in your situation and you can then know everything will be alright! Example: Paul & Silas were in prison, yet were worshiping God with hymns. Acts 16:25

2009-03-01T10:00:00.001-08:00

New Life Worship - Here In Your Presence lyrics

Found in Your hands, fullness of joy
Every fear suddenly wiped away here in Your presence
All of my gains now fade away
Every crown no longer on display, here in Your presence
Heaven is trembling in awe of Your wonders
The kings and their kingdom arestanding amazed

Chorus:
Here in Your presence, we are undone
Here in Your presence, Heaven and Earth become one
Here in Your presence, all things are new
Here in Your presence, everything bows before You

Bridge:
Wonderful, beautiful, glorious, matchlessin every way
Wonderful, beautiful, glorious, matchlessin every way



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Our Sweet Thing Video

2009-02-12T13:10:00.000-08:00

Overcoming doubt and protecting Faith

2009-02-08T10:20:00.000-08:00

God is so amazing! Today in our services, God hit me with one of those divine two by fours. He has called Wil and I to step up his calling for us. Yes this means that we are going into ministry. God has alot of awesome things on the way for us and "The Sanctuary". For those of you that have known us, God has called us to open up a "Coffee type" ministry for young and old, saved and unsaved. This is to be a safe haven for people. There will be praise and worship, live christian music, bands, coffee and healing!
Please pray for us as we head up this journey!

I saw this the other day while doing devotions, It really touched me and needed to be shared!
Blessings to all!!!!

Faith is the belief in things not experienced by the senses. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. This brings the subject of faith into clearer focus. We must believe that God can and will effect our lives on a everyday basis in order to have the type of relationship with him that we desire. The Bible is filled with accounts of men and women who through faith achieved the seemingly unachievable. Romans 10:17 tells us faith comes by hearing. So today we must use the Bible to reinforce, reaffirm, and protect our faith. Doubt of course is the lack of faith so we realize that one of our biggest challenges as Christians is to overcome the doubt that is within us.
Read Hebrews chapter eleven. Now that we know faith comes by hearing we can look to people of faith from the Bible. It is important to remember that by understanding the importance of faith in the past we can better understand its importance today.
Read James chapter one verse six through eight. This gives us insight to the importance of faith in prayer. James tells us very plainly not to expect answered prayers without faith. Realize you are the Lord’s child. He wants to guide, help, and bless you. So every time you go to the Father in the name of the Son it is imperative you do so with the belief that he can, wants to, and will answer your prayer.
Read Matthew chapter fourteen verse twenty-eight through thirty-one. Notice Peter had enough faith to climb out of the boat and walked upon the water while he focused on Jesus but when he realized what he was doing was “impossible” he began to sink. This is a lesson to us that if we keep our focus on Jesus and not be overcome by the storms of our lives what we can do through Christ is limitless.
Read John chapter twenty verse twenty-four through twenty-nine. Here John illustrates that Thomas would not believe Jesus had been resurrected until he saw and touched him. We must guard ourselves from this type of “faith”. Remember “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen“. Living a life of faith means knowing the truth without relying on what you can see or touch. Belief upon what your senses perceive is not faith.
Read 2 Peter chapter one verse sixteen through twenty-one. Peter tells us here that the Bible is given by inspiration of God. So faith in the Bible is faith in God. We can grow our faith and overpower doubt by reading and studying the Word of God.
Read Proverbs chapter eighteen verse twenty-one. Here we find that what we speak has more of an impact than we sometimes think. In order to overcome doubt we must not speak doubt. If we speak that something is impossible than that has become impossible to you but remember Jesus said all things are possible with God.
Read Romans chapter ten verse eight through eleven. Paul explains here our end prize for a life of faith. Remember doubt is not from the Lord. It is not his intention that we for one second doubt in his power, his love, or the redemption that his son our Savior gave us on the cross. We must remember always to read in faith, pray in faith, and speak in faith.

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2008-12-23T16:12:00.001-08:00

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Hallowee 2008

2008-11-03T03:08:00.000-08:00

We went to our friend's house for Halloween. We all had a blast! The children made off like bandits with the candy, and we adults had a wonderful time! Thank you Joe and Laurie for such a wonderful time!

Our Carving Party

2008-10-29T18:45:00.000-07:00

It is that time of year again. My favorite. Still have not gotten used to the Fall weather here in Florida (don't know if I ever will). We have had cool weather today, it has been nice. The children carved their pumpkins (have to either keep them inside, or carve the day before halloween as they melt..lol) They had so much fun!

Each drew the face they wanted and Daddy carved them. They had a blast pulling the seeds out!

All that is missing is the apple cider, and carmel apples..... Here are the pictures.

My Joshua is growing!!!

2008-09-29T16:44:00.000-07:00

Joshua is getting to be such a big boy! This is his first kindergarten picture. (notice the toothless grin...he is so proud of it!!) Oh he is growing so fast!!!

Adryan Kenton is Here!

2008-09-29T16:29:00.001-07:00

Well, today my oldest son and his girlfriend welcomed his first son into the world. Michael has a daughter Jadyn who is going to be three, and Amber has a son Zack who is 2.

Adryan Kenton Stambaugh was born at Wilson Memorial Hospital this morning at 7:42 am. He was 6 lbs 13 1/2 oz, and 19.25" long. His head circumfrence was 14 cm. He is such a cuties. Michael sent me this picture right after Adryan came into the world. He has all his fingers and toes, and as you can see is such a precious gift from God! Congratualtions, Michael and Amber, Jadyn and Zack. We love you all!!

A Grandma Again!

2008-09-23T17:52:00.000-07:00

Well those of you who know me, know that in addition to Joshua-5, Abbi and Hannah-4, I also have an older son, Michael. Michael-23. Michael has a
daughter Jadyn-2 who shares a birthday with Joshua. (yes I am the *g* word) lol

On Monday, Sep 29, he will be experiencing the birth of his son, Adryan. Unfortunately I am not going to be able to be there, however.... I am making a ton if items for the little guy!
Here is the diaper bag I made for him.
I am working on the burps/bibs and the diaper wipe container, and what ever else I have time for! lol

Please keep Michael, Amber, Jadyn, Zack and baby Adryan in your prayers! hugs!

Joshua lost his first tooth!!

2008-09-08T03:17:00.000-07:00

Before I left for Chicago last week, Josh discovered his bottom front tooth was loose. Oh this was just amazing, (he so wanted to loose a tooth..lol) So each day we were on tooth wiggle watch.
He was at school on Friday, in the lunch room and pop, his tooth came out!! His teacher was so sweet, she put it in a little plastic box and made sure it came home in his bag.
When I got in Friday evening, I went in to give the children kisses and he woke up to tell me all about his tooth. So... as he went back to sleep I took some money and stuck it under his pillow.
5:30 am Saturday morning..... He comes rushing in our room...
"Look!!! The Tooth-Fairy came and left me money" The look on his face was so precious!
I think everyone in Manatee County has seen the whole in Joshua's mouth. Too cute!!!!

Who are you .... part 4

2008-08-27T17:13:00.000-07:00

In everything you do, bring your identity to what you do. Every decision you make, every action you take, let it be guided by who you are. The Bible is full of things showing you who you are. Know who you are, be encouraged by who you are, find strength in who you are, find confidence in who you are. Check these out:
Meditate daily on Romans 8:16-17

Who are you? Someone with signs following you! What signs? Drive out demons, speak in new tongues & see the sick healed! That’s powerful! These are the signs of the believer. If you live by faith and believe these are the signs that will follow you, then they will! Obey God and the signs will manifest themselves as you do what He asks you to do. Mark 16:17

Who are you? Chosen! God chose you because He loves you. He thought about you before you were formed in your mother’s womb and still loved you anyway! He created you out of His choice for you! Find confidence in God’s choosing of you for life. 1 Peter 2:9

Who are you? A royal priesthood! That means you are a conduit of God’s Word and His gospel. You are a representative for Him! What an incredible thing to be God’s reflection for others to see! 1 Peter 2:9

Who are you? A holy nation! What that means is God made you holy by His grace and forgiveness and has set you apart for His use! You have purpose, you have destiny. Being connected to God opens you up to live out your created purpose. You are a person of destiny! 1 Peter 2:9

Who are you? A person belonging to God! If that’s the case, He will not ever leave you hanging. God’s hands are big enough to hold your greatest need, His riches are more than enough for life. Take confidence in the fact that you belong to God! 1 Peter 2:9

Who are you? One who declares God’s praises! You are a living vessel of praise to God- the reason for the creation of man! Let it out! You declare His praises because you belong to Him. Be a praiser and worshiper of God. You will have a depth of relationship with God that the shallow will never achieve. 1 Peter 2:9

Who are you? Sent! You are sent into the world with the hope you have. That hope is Jesus, the answer to salvation. Don’t hide it! Be bold! Have compassion for others, see their need for a savior. You’ve been sent with a command. Go! Mark 16:15

Who We Are...part 3

2008-08-26T17:27:00.000-07:00

This is part 3 of Who you are....
This devotion is really touching my heart.. I have to share!

In everything you do, bring your identity to what you do. Every decision you make, every action you take, let it be guided by who you are. The Bible is full of things showing you who you are. Know who you are, be encouraged by who you are, find strength in who you are, find confidence in who you are. Check these out:

Meditate daily on Romans 8:16-17

Who are you? The salt of the earth! What that means is this: Just as salt is a preserver of food, you are the preserver of absolute truth on the earth. That absolute truth is the Word of God and what His word declares. It is the absolute truth that Jesus is the only way to salvation. Show that truth to those around you! Matthew 5:13

Who are you? The light of the world! You are a light in a world of darkness. You’ve been sent to be that light. That light is the absolute truth of the Gospel. Don’t hide your light but let it boldly shine before others! Matthew 5:14

Who are you? You are known to God! God knows you as an individual. You are His child and He knows you as such. He knows the particulars of your life. The ups, the downs, your needs, the good and the bad. He not only knows you, but He cares and wants to be involved in the particulars of your life. Remember, the Bible says He will never leave you or forsake you. Believe it! Jeremiah 1:5

Who are you? You are set apart! What that means is, when you gave your life to God, He released your calling of purpose that sets you apart. You need to discover what that is by simply growing in Him and listening to His voice. God made everyone with an unique, individual purpose. No one was left out in this! Jeremiah 1:5

Who are you? You are appointed! With the purpose God made you with, He has set up appointments throughout your life for that purpose. In other words, God has a plan for you that will utilize you and bring fulfillment to your life. We stay on His plan by staying close to Him, listening His voice and obeying. Of course we know that if we stay in His plan, everything will turn out good. The Bible says that God works for the good of those who love Him! Jeremiah 1:5

Who are you? You are equipped! In other words, whatever God has purposed you to do He has given you what you need to do it! God never calls you to do anything that He leaves you shorthanded in doing. He has given you what you need to start and as you grow in Him more will come. Know that you can do whatever it is God has purposed you to do! Read about Moses and Egypt. God called Moses to get the people out and then equipped him to do so. Exodus 3-15 (I know its long, but read it over a couple of days).

Who are you? Simply put, a Christian! Don’t be ashamed. Don’t worry about the politically correct world. Don’t worry about what others say. Be unashamed of the faith you have. Be unashamed of the lifestyle of the believer. You will be rewarded for it! Romans 1:16

My Lil'l Angels

2008-08-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Today, the children were so wound up!! Joshua has learned the cutest song at kindergarten. Abbi loves to sing "Sing Sing Sing", Hannah was not sure what she wanted, but wanted to say Hi to Grandpa Bob! So I just had to share!!

Who you are... Part 2

2008-08-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

Part 2...

You gotta know who you are! This is part 2 . We want to get this firm in your head and your heart! In everything you do, bring your identity to what you do. Every decision you make, every action you take, let it be guided by who you are. The Bible is full of things showing you who you are. Know who you are, be encouraged by who you are, find strength in who you are, find confidence in who you are. Check these out:

Meditate daily on Romans 8:16-17

Who are you? Imitator of God! In all you do, as He becomes greater and you become less as you are transformed into His likeness as you chase Him with your life, you will be an imitator of Him. You will be a reflection of God! Ephesians 5:1-2

Who are you? A reflection of the Lord’s glory! In other words, a great witness. As He is changing you His reflection is there for everyone to see. Let it shine before everyone! 2 Corinthians 3:18

Who are you? Possessor of life! True life. Life now because you are connected to God, who is the true life. Life eternally because you have been saved. Let that bring a constant joy to you! 1 John 5:11-12

Who are you? Led by the Spirit! If you are child of God, then you can be led by the Spirit in what you do in your everyday life. Spend time with God each day and listen. You will be able to hear Him. A life ordered by God is a life secured. Romans 8:14

Who are you? Possessor of absolute truth! You know the way of true salvation. That truth sets you free! Freedom from sin and it’s effects. Freedom into life. John 8:31-32
Who are you? The Temple of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit dwells in you. Act like it. Treat your body like it. You are not your own. God made you and then bought you with a price: The death of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Who are you? Possessor of authority! When you gave your life to Jesus you were given authority over the works of the enemy. You have it, use it in the name of Jesus. The signs of a believer will then follow you (see the next devo!). Luke 10:19

Who we are in Christ

2008-08-25T03:32:00.000-07:00

Was reading this today and it really hit home!

We want to get this firm in your head and your heart! In everything you do, bring your identity to what you do. Every decision you make, every action you take, let it be guided by who you are. The Bible is full of things showing you who you are. Know who you are, be encouraged by who you are, find strength in who you are, find confidence in who you are. Check these out:
Meditate daily on Romans 8:16-17

Who are you? Saved! You have been secured by God for an eternal life with him and snatched from the torment of hell! Be confident of this fact. It is the hope. If you are God’s child, then you are saved. Live like it! John 3:16

Who are you? Forgiven! Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins. Just ask for forgiveness with a repentant heart and it is done. It’s easy! Then live your forgiveness out. Ephesians 1:7

Who are you? Made new! When you were forgiven you were made new on the inside. Given a new, fresh start. Now live it out! It takes your best, but God gave His best so we can be forgiven. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Who are you? Free from condemnation! In other words, since you have been forgiven of your sins and made new, you no longer need to feel guilty for your past sins. Don’t feel like a failure over what God has forgiven you for. Condemnation is of the devil. In Jesus you have been freed from it! Romans 8:1

Who are you? Blessed! If you use your faith to receive what the Bible has for you then you will be blessed. See the things the Word says are for God’s children. It can be yours! Galatians 3:9

Who are you? A conqueror! Over what? Whatever is contrary to God. Sin, the enemy’s schemes, temptation, etc. You have to believe it. Do not make excuses for sin in your life. Be changed by God’s power. Be charged up by God’s power. You will be a conqueror. Romans 8:3

Who are you? Someone who can do all things! What has God said in His Word and to your heart that you are to do? Whatever it is, you can do it because of the strength and help of Jesus! Ask Him for help. Lean on Him. What seems to be impossible will be possible to you. Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13 is one of my favorite scriptures! Have a wonderful day!

First Week of School

2008-08-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

Well Joshua has fared well. He says "it is a blast!". Next week he starts going all day! He loves the children in his class, and loves that he gets to go to the lunch room and order his food. Yesterday, he said he got "a hamburger, peaches, and chocolate milk." I was impressed that my son, who acts like his is choking to death when eating vegitables and some fruit, was eating peaches. I commented on such and he informed me that no...he did not eat the peaches, he just drank the juice..... Does that count?? lol

Have a wonderful weekend!

Our Joshua started kindergarten

2008-08-18T18:25:00.000-07:00

Oh, today was my lil'l boy's first day in Kindergarten! He was so cute! He was so ready! Josh got up at 5 am and was dressed. This year he has to wear uniforms. He had his book bag, and was so ready. We walked to the school and he went in. Mom walked home with tears in my eyes, I was so proud. The girls go to VPK starting Sept 2. Here are his first day pictures.