Pray the Hardest, when it is the hardest to pray

            Summer 2024 is my 1st summer that I've had off since college. It will be a very different one for me because I am catching up on all the things I've missed by not having summers off. Here is what happened during the summer:          -Amber fell at her school hurting her leg. Can't walk on it most of the time. Started her PT.         -Tornado in NWA         - Mom got bite by a copperhead.         -had gallbladder surgery.         -Wes and family came to visit.         -went on a summer vacation to Hot Springs.  Here is what I did:         -Took time to sort through my clothes         -cleaned of the couch         -helped clean up after And school ended early because of the tornado.         -cleaned out my bedroom (sort of)     ...

Ephesians 1:1-14 These are spiritual blessings from God: I'm chosen I'm made blameless.  I'm adopted. I'm redeemed (saved) from the darkness, the laws, and sins. I'm forgiven.  I'm at peace with God and others. I'm sealed with the Love of God. WHY? Am I sealed with the Love of God: Ephesians, Chapter 1: It’s according to his love. (1:4) Because he is rich in grace. (1:7) It’s his his eternal purpose. (1:5, 8, 11) So that his glory will be praised. (1:14) Chapter 2 He is Rich in Mercy (2:4) Because of his great love (2:4) Because of immeasurable grace and kindness (2:5) It’s a gift (2:8) So that we would walk in good works (2:10)

1 Cor. 9:19-27 WWJD? Grew up during that time. In the 1990s. Nowadays you wouldn't be caught with that today.   Col. 3:1-10 Verse 5-kill the sinful things in you because you are in God's glory. Verse 10-live like Christ Live like God-put on Godly things like love because it puts everything together Have to live like: -mercy -kindness -patience -forgive -it's okay to mess up Saved for a purpose-Show God's light in the dark world.

How to Simplify Your Life This Year Amber    January 05, 2024 You might say it every year, or this may be the first year you’ve realized things are getting out of hand. A busy schedule and cluttered life are getting in the way, and it’s time to do something about it. If you’re feeling weighed down, dump some of your stress. This year, make it your goal to scale back. Replace your hectic agenda and worries with simplicity. But how do you even begin? Simplicity Is Stepping Back When things start to pile up and you’re feeling stressed, what do you do? Do you work all hours of the night to catch up, frosting 50 cupcakes for the school bake sale while also writing thank you notes for the gifts you got last month? Getting things off your list can feel good in the end—but if you’re working so hard to get it done, is that little check mark worth it? If your mind is on a dozen other things, how can you truly devote time to living His Word? We must focus on the things that matter, rathe...

         I got this from the DaySpring website when I took one of their quizzes: Your word of the year is simplify! But what does that mean for your 2024 and beyond? Keep reading to hear just what the Bible says about simplifying and slowing down in your life daily and more. In a world that often seems to move at an unrelenting pace, the call to simplify and slow down is a counter-cultural and profoundly spiritual invitation. As believers in God, the wisdom found in Scripture provides a guiding light for those seeking a more intentional and peaceful way of living in 2024. Let's explore what it means to embrace simplicity and a slower pace, anchored in the timeless truths of the Bible. Embracing God's Rest: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28, NIV) In a culture of constant busyness, God invites us to find rest in Him. Simplifying our lives and slowing down allows us to respond to this divine invitation, acknowl...

-Mom made dumplings and Spring jello for birthday lunch -Mom also made a rich chocolate/coffee 3 milk cake -Kienen came to eat and celebrate with us -Melody and the kids were there and Vincent was there too -Dad sent snow flurries for me in the afternoon  -presents-calendars, more oils, oil case, smishmellow Belle, chocolate candy, and money -played Dutch Blitz aftwr supper til 9:00 Day after: -Melody, Aria, Vincent, and Amber went with us -got flowers from Sam's  -went to Rlics and brought another bear figure that was wintery -ate out a Leong's -got a bubble tea