The reason for the season?????????????

Good morning family and friends. My post will be a bit different today. Hopefully thought provoking.
Since this is the "Christmas season" are we celebrating what we say we are, and should we? Last Friday, Black Friday, I was reading a very sad news story. It appears that some 2000 shoppers stormed a Wal-Mart in the state of New York and trampled to death, yes to death a Wal-Mart employee and another employee, who happened to be 8 months pregnant was injured. For what? CHRISTmas presents????? Which brings me to my second question. What does alcohol have to do with the Savior's birth? It seems as though this time of the year people attend parties with the alcohol flowing, some work related some not; and "liquor" seems to be a great gift. I even saw a commercial advertising a six pack of beer, okay an expensive six pack, but beer none the less as a what? A CHRISTmas gift. If that is not enough here is my third and final question. What in the world does SANTA CLAUS have to do with the birth of Jesus? Switch the letters around and it spells Satan!  Why do people tell their children this "story" (lie) that he gets in a sleigh and delivers presents all over the world?   Again I say what does that have to do with the birth of JESUS?????!!!!!!!!! A fat red nosed, wonder where he got the red nose; (maybe he got one of those expensive six packs for his CHRISTmas gift), old man with children sitting on his lap? How do we know he is not a predator of some sort.   I know this may offend or even upset some but you must ask yourself why? And please don't try to tell me the story of St. Nick, the two are not even close, I am German. I was raised in a German home. We observed ALL the German traditions.
Did you know the Bible does not even state Christ was born on December 25th? Many people do not even know that. It does not tell the day. It only tells us that Mary and Joseph were on their way to pay taxes, something that occurred AFTER the harvest. Harvest was generally done in September. Many believe Christ was actually born some time in October. Also the shepherds would NOT have been laying out under the stars in December. It is cold there also in December. Finally, the wise men did not deliver gifts to the Christ baby but rather the Christ CHILD. He was probably 3-4 years old by the time they caught up with the family.........
Just some food for thought friends and remember if you are going to celebrate CHRISTmas, make sure to remember the CHRIST in your celebration.
God Bless!

There is Power, Power....... in the BLOOD!

As Little Man and I sit here having breakfast this morning, well as he has his breakfast we are listening to the Alexandria church choir singing about the blood-compliments of my friend ajourneytowards.blogspot.com. My baby is "blowing" his eggs, he just saw me do it to cool them off, soooooooo cute. And of course he doesn't forget to raise his little hand to worship as he eats. Thank-you Jesus!! It doesn't get any better than this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I was giving him his egg this morning I looked down and saw the most trusting, unconditional loving eyes staring back at me.....it brings tears. I realize even more the tremendous responsibility I have here. Not only to "train" my children up but to show them the way, be their examples. To be an adequate example I must be like Christ. I am not even close. So what do I do?
I pray. I fast. I stay in God's word. I expose my children to positive influences; church, people, media. Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

This year for Thanksgiving we get a special treat. Our friends Janet and her daughter Myla will be having dinner with us. YEAH!!!!!!!!!! We are all so excited, especially Big Sister. You see Janet is VERY ticklish and Big Sister LOVES to tickle her. It will be a special day. So for now I am off to navigate the rain and pick-up a few additional things. Big Daddy has a work get together and I am going to send a maple frosted pumpkin cake (recipe compliments of www.ajourneytowards.blogspot.com) with him.
Lord Bless you all and have a great day! I Love You!!!!!!!!

Life

Hi family and friends! I apologize for being away so long. It has been tough for me for the past two weeks. First my sister wrote me off, nothing new actually, it is just that this time she tried to tell me to pray, she was praying and she was sooooooo gracious to forgive me. For what? Anyway, that in addition to the Lord just really trying to speak to me about my role as a Mommy and my responsibilities, being different from the crowd and one of my dearest friends has decided to put her child in public school. I do not think public is bad for all however, this particular example is really a head scratcher for me. So maybe some of those prayers that my sister says she is praying for me will help me.
More than ever I am convinced Big Daddy and I have made the RIGHT decision. HARD but right! Jesus never said this road would be easy, only that he would never leave us or forsake us.
Twenty years ago on December 11th this year I was baptized in the precious name of Jesus and then 20 years ago on December 25th, this year I received the wonderful gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. Praise be the name of Jesus!!!! I made a promise to my Lord then, that I would go wherever and do whatever HE asked me to. I admit it has not been easy and as I told my dear sweet friend Very Blessed Mommy of Six, the line I drew in the sand is no longer a line but now it is a crevice. That let's me know that Jesus' return is even closer than I think. Joshua 24:15"Choose you this day whom you will serve".
Lord Bless you all today and let's remember to give "Thanks" this week. Love You!

I don't know

Well, it is about 2:35 am and I am WIDE AWAKE. No creepy feelings, no discernment just AWAKE. I am just SICK. Sick at the thought that I now reside in a country where I feel like an "alien". No longer does the innocent killing of babies matter, no longer does it matter if you work a long day, or no days and no longer does it matter if a man marries another man. No longer does anyone care. I had a feeling we would have a liberal president this time around, I mean after 8 years of conservatism. Let's think about this in a different light.
1. People keep talking about the economy. An economy I might add where most PROSPERED and lived better lives than they ever did.
2. The war. It will NEVER end. The middle east will continue to fight until Jesus returns. And I predict that it will take longer to "pull-out" than our new President thinks.
3. Remember folks for the last four years the house and senate have been Democratic controlled so all those "problems" with the economy were voted on by YOUR political choices.
4. Change is always a good thing. But I am NOT a socialist and I do not desire to be one. THAT IS WHY I LIVE IN AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. In whatsoever state be content- is what my Bible says. That I will follow.
6. I LOVE JESUS and in him will I put my trust.
I actually fear for the safety of our new President and his family. I will pray for the Lord's will and direction in their life and for his hedge of protection. My friends time is wrapping up. Choose you this day whom you will serve!
Are you ready to meet Jesus?








He is coming soon, very, very soon.
Lord Bless!

It was the blood.........

This afternoon

s service at church was so good! We started it off with songs about the blood. Had it not been for that precious blood, where would we be? As I enjoyed the presence of the Lord, I was struck as I watched people make their way to the altar to pray, worship, get a blessing, a healing, whatever they needed. That is the God that I serve. He will meet you where ever you are. I was also struck as I watched family members of those at the altar just sitting at their pews seemingly not even moved. I know that if my child or my spouse made their way I would also, and move Heaven and Earth to get there if I had to.
If I cannot pray for my loved ones who will? And should I expect someone else to? I believe that is one reason the Lord says that the women are the Keepers of the Home. We are keeping our children and our spouses covered with prayer and protection.
Titus 2:5 "To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands,that the word of God be not blasphemed."
Which brings me to another point. How can I be a keeper at home if I am not there? Who will pray for my husband and children?
1 Thessalonians 5:17"Pray without ceasing". I can pray as I am doing the laundry, as I am doing the ironing, as I am preparing the meals, while I am showering, when Big Sister is doing her work (in between lessons). All day, every day. If I am on a job I cannot do that since I will accountable to a boss for my time. I am thankful Big Daddy also has this revelation. "but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"-Joshua 24:15.
Love you all! God Bless!

A Thought

As I am sitting here at my kitchen table this morning, listening to the sounds of my children playing with Big Daddy I am looking out the window, scouring the internet for information on courtship. I realize Big Sister is only six and Little Man is only 15 months, but I KNOW I must start now to get all the information possible to make an educated decision. Maybe not so much a decision because I believe we have already settled that on his home front, but rather an educated, prayed about life course. Of course there is as much information against courtship as there is for it. The only way I know how to navigate successfully is to pray for direction, and keep The Word close. I find it interesting in one post the author states "of course if you are involved in the homeschooling community you know courtship is almost a corollary to homeschooling". Praise the Lord! Another reason I am passionate about it.
So far what I have discovered is the "traditional" dating methods not only do not apply to the Word, they simply do not work. I can attest to that. My prayer today is for the Lord's direction and wisdom and also to offer my children much better to what I experienced. I LOVE what my friend The Twins Mommy said- I do not want my children to have the scars that I have from dating. Scars never go away. (that is a paraphrase) I realize I cannot keep all the bad things from happening to my children, but I can keep them from making the poor choices I did by education, guidance and most importantly prayer.
On a lighter note- yesterday was a really fun day. Big Sister played outside with the neighborhood kids just about all day. Of course either Big Daddy or myself was ALWAYS present. You never know what can be done or even said. I also made the most amazing cookies. Almond pillow cookies. A flaky crust with a yummy almond filling! Even Big Sister said, and I quote, "DEE licious!!!!!!!" Our dinner is ready for after church, except the no knead bread which I will bake before we leave. This may be a "Sabbath" after all. Have a great day all. I Love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To homeschool or not to homeschool...

Early this morning I was awoken to the sound of some rustling and wimpering.  Little Man has been suffering from a bad cold all week and he is just not resting well.  After I went to check on him, give him some milk and settle him back, the wheels in my brain began to turn;  and if you know anything about me that is an all consuming event.  It seems as if the flood gates were opened.  However; this time I know it was the Lord.  Speaking to me only as he can.  So I began to listen.  It was about homeschooling.  First, let me state it is NOT for everyone.  You cannot do it successfully without the Lord.  Your spouse must be on board.  It MUST be a conviction or you will not persevere. 

Proverbs 22:6a "Train up a child in the way he should go," II Peter 1:5-7 "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self control, to self control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness and to brotherly kindness love." Deuteronomy 6:7 "And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by thy way, and when thou liest down, and when thou riseth up."  Learning is NOT limited to 8 hours a day but it is a way of life.  Homeschooling is "life learning".

We are not "homely, uneducated" folks.   Most even have college degrees.  We desire our children not only to have superior educations but superior behavior and superior life skills as well.  We want our daughters to be godly mothers and homemakers and know that it is a blessing to do so.  We want our sons to know they can support a household spiritually and financially and it is a blessing to do so.

Before someone can homeschool they must fast, pray, seek the Lord's direction and be in harmony with their spouse.  (For a good post about submission see my friend the Twins Mommy's blog- ajourneytowards.blogspot.com)

1 Corinthians 12;24-26 "But God has so adjusted the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior part, that there may be no discord in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.  If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together."

As you can see homeschooling is not only a conviction of mine but a passion.  It is possibly one of the toughest things I have ever done.  The things you work the hardest for, yield the greatest rewards. Proverbs 31:28 "Her children arise up , and called her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."  As I have stated before not only do I want to hear the Lord say enter in, I want him to say WELL DONE!!!!!!!

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Have a blessed day!