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http://theheartofachristian.blogspot.com
That is the only place I'm posting these days. Hope to see you over there!!!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
New Blog
I've started a new blog for the next season in my life. Come follow me at:
http://theheartofachristian.blogspot.com/
http://theheartofachristian.blogspot.com/
Friday, February 24, 2012
The Flesh
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41)
It saddens me deeply when people live constantly in the flesh and deny the Spirit. It is our own selfish flesh desires that get us into trouble and create situations that hurt others. When we are wondering what happened in our life maybe we should be asking ourselves if we made those decisions in the spirit or the flesh.
I am not excluding myself here either. I need to constantly ask myself that question. Am I denying myself for God's Glory? Am I taking up my cross?
I am also reminded of John 3:30:
"He must become greater; I must become less."
Before Christians were called Christians they were called "People of The Way". Look closely we are not people of "a" way but "The" way. It is God's Way and there is not another path that results in salvation and righteousness.
When we focus more on God and less on ourselves we are truly living for Him and living in the Spirit. We can read the word but not live in the Spirit so it is important to experience the word of God. Do not just read The Bible but let His truth transform you.
It saddens me deeply when people live constantly in the flesh and deny the Spirit. It is our own selfish flesh desires that get us into trouble and create situations that hurt others. When we are wondering what happened in our life maybe we should be asking ourselves if we made those decisions in the spirit or the flesh.
I am not excluding myself here either. I need to constantly ask myself that question. Am I denying myself for God's Glory? Am I taking up my cross?
I am also reminded of John 3:30:
"He must become greater; I must become less."
Before Christians were called Christians they were called "People of The Way". Look closely we are not people of "a" way but "The" way. It is God's Way and there is not another path that results in salvation and righteousness.
When we focus more on God and less on ourselves we are truly living for Him and living in the Spirit. We can read the word but not live in the Spirit so it is important to experience the word of God. Do not just read The Bible but let His truth transform you.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
A New Season
I'm entering a new season of my life. God is transforming my life in such a wonderful way I can't really describe it in words. He is taking a lot of bad and turning it into good!! I've taken some time off from writing because I'm in school and spending more time with God.
I hope to write more often to write about how God is taking hold of my life and using it for His will. Lots of design changes are to come as well!!
I hope to write more often to write about how God is taking hold of my life and using it for His will. Lots of design changes are to come as well!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Fall Time
I love this time of year. Football has officially started, my son is in school, and all the beautiful things that happen in fall. Even though I currently live in a warm climate I still see a change in the air. There is something fall like about the clouds even if it's still 87 degrees out. The breeze is a little different and I'll be excited when next month we will be able to go to the pumpkin patch. I love the messy job of scraping out all the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin and baking them. It's a fun project to do with any toddler just as long as your outside. :)
I really love putting up fall decor as well. There is something renewing about fall leaves to me. The beautiful transformation leaves make is just so dang pretty. I am a creature who loves and even craves change so maybe that is another reason why I really love fall. To me it's just another leg of the journey but change brings a new opportunity to be better for God.
Today I got a request to post my famous pumpkin bread recipe as well. I'm really looking forward to making it. I make it a lot during the fall months. Not only does it taste yummy but it makes your whole house smell so good. To me scents of fall like cinnamon, cloves, and pumpkin are so very comforting.
Without further ado. I present the best pumpkin bread recipe ever!!
I really love putting up fall decor as well. There is something renewing about fall leaves to me. The beautiful transformation leaves make is just so dang pretty. I am a creature who loves and even craves change so maybe that is another reason why I really love fall. To me it's just another leg of the journey but change brings a new opportunity to be better for God.
Today I got a request to post my famous pumpkin bread recipe as well. I'm really looking forward to making it. I make it a lot during the fall months. Not only does it taste yummy but it makes your whole house smell so good. To me scents of fall like cinnamon, cloves, and pumpkin are so very comforting.
Without further ado. I present the best pumpkin bread recipe ever!!
Bella Pumpkin Bread
Directions:
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Faith Like a Child
Ever since I read the book "Heaven is for Real" I've been seriously thinking about what Jesus said about having "faith like a child".
Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
-Luke 18:17
However, during dinner while my son was physically dissatisfied with what I made for him I realized something. I'm sure when God asks me to do something or directs me in a direction that I don't want to do, I act exactly like my son. I'm sure I throw temper tantrums screaming, "No, no I don't want to" or "but why do I have to". Sure we might be tired when God asks us to do something but He expects us to obey Him, after all, He first loved us.
I can't expect my son to obey me without first obeying my heavenly Father. I must be the example otherwise I'm just a dictator.
And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey him.”
-Joshua 24:24
Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
-Luke 18:17
However, during dinner while my son was physically dissatisfied with what I made for him I realized something. I'm sure when God asks me to do something or directs me in a direction that I don't want to do, I act exactly like my son. I'm sure I throw temper tantrums screaming, "No, no I don't want to" or "but why do I have to". Sure we might be tired when God asks us to do something but He expects us to obey Him, after all, He first loved us.
I can't expect my son to obey me without first obeying my heavenly Father. I must be the example otherwise I'm just a dictator.
And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey him.”
-Joshua 24:24
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Taking a Step Forward
Those were the words my pastor said Sunday. I felt compelled that I need to be taking a step forward in my life. God wants us to live with the JOY He has given us.
It's sometimes hard not to think about the wrong in the world or what is not going right. Honestly I am happier thinking about what is going right or the good news of the world. I like to surround myself with positive people because it is infectious. Not to deny that there aren't bad people and bad things in the world but we don't have to hold that on our shoulders. It's not our burden to carry. That's the wonderful news about Jesus is that HE wants us to 'cast our cares' on Him.
The hard lesson I've learned is that it doesn't make you a stronger person to hold on or to carry those burdens all by yourself. The weight will only bring you down and create anger and bitterness.
So why are you carrying all those burdens on your shoulders???
22 Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.
-Luke 11:46
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.
-Psalm 68:19
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
-1 Peter 5:7
It's sometimes hard not to think about the wrong in the world or what is not going right. Honestly I am happier thinking about what is going right or the good news of the world. I like to surround myself with positive people because it is infectious. Not to deny that there aren't bad people and bad things in the world but we don't have to hold that on our shoulders. It's not our burden to carry. That's the wonderful news about Jesus is that HE wants us to 'cast our cares' on Him.
The hard lesson I've learned is that it doesn't make you a stronger person to hold on or to carry those burdens all by yourself. The weight will only bring you down and create anger and bitterness.
So why are you carrying all those burdens on your shoulders???
22 Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
-Psalm 55:22
Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.
-Luke 11:46
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.
-Psalm 68:19
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
-1 Peter 5:7
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