Sharing the Pages of Life

Goodbye Summer...

>> Tuesday

That is what I feel this weekend was for me. A good bye to summer. And it all started Friday Night with Baseball...

My hubby was being rebellious...the MN Twins were playing the Rangers...my hubby likes the Twins, but he also likes Josh Hamilton..so he felt the need to support good ole Josh.

We went to the game with my mom and dad...

And sister who was "with" her boyfriend via her cell phone. =)

Then after a day of just hanging out on Saturday Sunday morning we took of for the Great Minnesota Get Together- The State Fair.

Look at all the people!

We waved at the people in the parade...

Saw the Cows

And the Pigs.

It was a super fun day with my beautiful family!

Monday we celebrated my G.G. (Gorgeous Grandma's) Birthday at some beautiful gardens, which I will show you tomorrow. Also tomorrow I have a workshop day for Bible Study Fellowship. Any other BSFers out there? I am going to be a leader of 15 ladies this year and I am a little nervous and a lot excited. Pray for me?

What did you all do to say goodbye to summer?

much lovelove your way friends.

Worship With Me Today?

>> Friday

Wow! Is it really Friday? Yay! We have a super fun weekend planned here! Baseball game tonight, the State Fair on Sunday- and a whole lot of relaxing in between!

Before we dance for Jesus, I want to wish my Little Brother and His Beautiful wife Ria a Happy 1 Year Anniversary. They are a beautiful couple and I pray many more years upon them!

I love this song. I just love it. Turn your speakers up, close your eyes, and let God speak to your heart. Worship Him With Abandon. I dare ya.

Happy Friday!

Everybody Poops.

>> Thursday

Everybody poops is something my mom often says. And if you knew my mom you would know that everything she says can be taken on two levels- the physical one and the spiritual one. So when my mom says "everybody poops" and gives that look that says "and don't let them make you think that they don't" she isn't talking about the physical way our body deals with waste. She is talking about the bad stuff, or the sin, we all have in our lives that we have to confess or "poop" out. If we don't, then the consequences are about as bad if we don't get rid of the waste in our lives physically. It doesn't paint a pretty picture.

Right about now, if you are still reading, you are wondering why in heavens name I am writing about poop. Well, let's just say it is fresh in my mind.

Disclaimer: This is a really gross picture.

You know your a blogger when...

This is what My Little Lady O decided would be a good idea for her to do the other day. I wasn't so much in agreement.

Point being? If you have some icky stuff stashed away inside...it's ok to confess it. You'll feel better, I promise. And, just remember... Everybody Poops.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" 1 John 1:9

lovelove

Do you feel like your in the Farthest Corners?

>> Wednesday

Good Morning Friends, Welcome to September. Where did it come from? I don't know. It just snuck up on me. I am hoping the humidity is gone for good today. I am so over sweating constantly.

In just a few weeks I will be starting a Bible study on Isaiah. So over the last few weeks I've been poking around in Isaiah reading bits here and there. This is what I read this morning.

⁸ "But you, O Israel, my servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
you descendants of Abraham my friend,

⁹ I took you from the ends of the earth,
       from its farthest corners I called you.
       I said, 'You are my servant';
       I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you;
       do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
       I will strengthen you and help you;
       I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:8-10

Do you know what this says to me this morning? God sees me. And he sees you no matter how far you are from where you think you should be, he pulls us back from the corners of the earth.No, excuse me, the farthest corners of the earth.

Do you see his eyes full of compassion on you? Do you feel his big hands cupping your face, willing you to believe that He has not rejected you- He is with you.

To Strengthen you.

To Help you.

To Uphold you.

I don't know about you but this touches the deep places of my heart. With all that my God does for me, how can I not trust, love, praise, and serve Him in return? I will. Will you?

lovelove

P.S. If this doesn't fit with your view of God, please seek the truth about who God is. If you seek him you will find him. May you find the truth, love, and peace you are missing. xoxoxo

Goodbye 6th Graders!

>> Tuesday

Good Morning!

I am happy to announce that it rained very hard here last night so today the air is cool outside and the humidity we have been experiencing is no more...at least for the moment. This is a very happy development for the home with no air. Although I wouldn't have been sad if yesterday would have been the cool day. Running around cleaning, baking, and getting read for 17- 6th soon to be 7th graders to come over and to start a night O' fun would have been much more enjoyable on a cooler day. But alas...it was hot, it was sticky, and I survived!=) Not only that...we had a blast.

Hubby and I work with the newly formed 5th and 6th grade youth group at our church and we just absolutely love it. Last night was the 6th grade send off as they are now moving up to the Jr. High youth group. To wish them farewell we planned a progressive dinner for them, which started at our house with appetizers.

My Knight took the boys and talked about 1 Timothy 4:12

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

They got flash lights to remind them to shine their light.

I took the girls and talked about how God created us to be beautiful flowers that bloom to our beautifullest ( I know not a word) when we are in relationship with God every day. I used my poor front flower bed as an example. When I first bought the little flowers I planted them and took care of them and watered them because I wanted them to bloom. And then they did-and they were so beautiful!

And I loved them.

And admired them.

And I got busy...and forgot to water them.

They are fine, right? Doing good!

No. Those poor flower are wilted with no blossoms anymore.

Isn't that what we do? When life is hard or our realtionship with God is new we spend time with Him, we read his word and get filled up on him. He waters our soil, pulls the weeds out of our life and soon we bloom. Our relationship with him is beautiful. Then, we get lazy. We miss spending time with Him, we get too busy. We think we are fine! And all of a sudden we are wilting and thirsty and going to every other place to get satisfied. Every other place except the one that can really fill and satisfy- Jesus.

I gave the girls a flower, so they remember that only by spending time in God's love and presence every day will we bloom and grow.

For dinner we then headed to a Texas home where they made real barbecue for us, and I am sad because I was so busy enjoying the delicious food that I forgot to take pictures there. Finally we ended up at our Jr. High Youth Pastor's house for dessert and he got to welcome them into Jr. High.

(the only picture I took of two of the four boys, what was I thinking?)

So Fun. We love you 7th graders! Remember to worship God with your life, that He loves you, is personal, and real. Go be world changers!

Are these truths you needed to be reminded of too? =) God is still your living water, wants to fill you up, show you He is real and that He loves you. Go be a World Changer!

lovelove

Frazzled.

>> Monday

This is Me Today!! CRAZZYYY!!! I will be more sane tomorrow, hopefully. At that point in time I will also blog and go visit all of my new and old friends.

Happy Monday!!! =)

lovelove

Sweet Sweet Summer Time...

>> Thursday

August is almost over and the temperature has cooled down earlier than normal this year. Although I can't complain...for two reasons, I love fall. I love cool temperatures, turning leaves, new school clothes, endless isles of pencils, pens, and new beginnings. Reason #2- our air conditioner conked out about a week ago.

At church, with our Club 56ers, we are doing some VERY fun new things for the coming year that I am super excited about! I love how when we seek God for His visions for His ministry, He provides! Our imagination and abilities are NOT endless...because His aren't. So. Very. Encouraging.

What new things are you starting this fall? How are you celebrating that last few signs of summer? On Monday it was very hot, and we didn't have air coming through our vents, So my mama picked us up and whisked us off to the beach. Here are some pictures.