Well here it is the end of a new month in 2010. I always have high hopes for my life with a new year and this year is no different. I am always wanting a "healthier" life. Most of the time what that really means is I am not happy with the way my body looks and I want to change it... (loose weight) This has been a tougher battle for me now that I am alittle older and that I cook alittle better. I am still in preatty good shape and can still do some fun things... Yesterday I did rock climbing, jump rope, kick ball and cup stacking...Although I did alot one thing I couldn't do was hula hoop :( I used to love to hula hoop.. why oh why could it be that I can't hula hoop? Is it that my waist is alittle bigger? Is it that I lost my wiggle in my hips? Is it that they wiggle too much? What was I doing wrong??? So I am going to start practicing... Maybe I can get it back.
James has proven to be an excellant study and yes Beth you were right again.... We needed to take more time with this one... Funny how God has worked that out.. My posts have been alittle hit and miss with Dr. visits and Chili Cook Offs. Which has given me more time to let some things soak in...I think we will move to Romans next....Unless God leads us in another direction. So with the Good Lord willing we will start Romans on Tuesday.
James Chapter 4
1-3 What are you asking for and is it with the right motives??
6 Proud vs. Humble..... I pulled out the dictionary for this one...
Proud feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often fol. by of, an infinitive, or a clause). having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.
Humble not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful. having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home
YOU DECIDE....
8"Come near to God and He will come near to you......" I love it!!
10 "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up"... I think I am getting it....Sounds preatty inviting...
11-12 judging is always a tough one for me... I admit especially in a church setting it is so hard to not judge or compare.... Lord help me to see others threw your eyes. Amen
15"Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that". A dear friend of the family "Grandpa Tony" used to always say "THE GOOD LORD WILLING" when anyone would say see you here or there.. What an awesome response.... I may have to start using this..... What a good legacy to leave behind... Thanks Grandpa Tony!!
17 is harsh although words to know and live by..."Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins"......
Friday 1/29/10 James Chapter 3
Well after the good news yesterday at Rae's Dr. appt I am ready for the week to end. Friday is my "crazy" day at work. Not that my work day is crazy but in my afterschool sports program afterschool I have "game day" on Fridays. Red vs. Blue this has been a big hit for the kids the love the little bit of competion. So I have about 44 students that are really excited and running crazy. What is really neat is several parents come and cheer their students on. The parent team as a snack bar it is an awesome event for the school. For about 1 hour I am so busy and so excited to watch how the kids have learned to understand the game it is really rewarding for me. Some of the kids have never played organized sports and it is really good for them and good for me to be apart of their successes!! Have I told you lately how much I love my job???
James Chapter 3
The title in my bible Tamin the Tongue.... this might be a rough chapter...
verse 1. Let me stop right there.... "we who teach will be judged more strictly" no wonder we can not get volunteers in different ministries at church.....
3-6 talks about the small things that make the big things move like a rudder on a ship. this is compared to our tongues...
9-12 what is flowing from your mouth??
this is from The Message translation...
17-18Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
James Chapter 3
The title in my bible Tamin the Tongue.... this might be a rough chapter...
verse 1. Let me stop right there.... "we who teach will be judged more strictly" no wonder we can not get volunteers in different ministries at church.....
3-6 talks about the small things that make the big things move like a rudder on a ship. this is compared to our tongues...
9-12 what is flowing from your mouth??
this is from The Message translation...
17-18Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
Wednesday 1/27/10 James Chapter 2
Last night there was a weird thing that happened to me and I am wondering if I handled it correctly?? We had a guy knock on our door. When I answered I saw him and a little girl sitting in a stroller. He excused himself and asked if we had any formula? I replied no. Then he asked if we had $5.00 he could borrow until Friday he would pay us back. I told him I was sorry no cash (which was the truth) I did offer some milk for the little girl and he turned it down saying she need formula. After he left I thought to myself if there was something more I could have done. Should I have offered to take him to the store? (I had no money on my card) I looked out and he was at my neighbors house. Then I texted my other neighbor and they said they gave him $20.00 (so I felt alittle better) It just makes me very sad that our society is getting like this. I pray for our country and for those that are out of work.
James Chapter 2:
1-4 How are you doing with favortism?? How do you treat new people that come into your life??
10 interesting insight "For whoever keeps the whole law yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it" So even if you are living your life good if you stumble with one thing you are breaking all of it...
14-18 interesting how I am reading this after last night. did I do the correct thing... could I have done more??
24 "You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone."
26"As the body whithout the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."
How are you doing what you do? Is there enough evidence to prove that you are where you want to be in your walk??
James Chapter 2:
1-4 How are you doing with favortism?? How do you treat new people that come into your life??
10 interesting insight "For whoever keeps the whole law yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it" So even if you are living your life good if you stumble with one thing you are breaking all of it...
14-18 interesting how I am reading this after last night. did I do the correct thing... could I have done more??
24 "You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone."
26"As the body whithout the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."
How are you doing what you do? Is there enough evidence to prove that you are where you want to be in your walk??
Tuesday 1/26/10 James Chapter 1
As I think of today I wonder what people would say if I wasn't around? At work, church, the ball field, my family etc. My life is a very diverse place, I have many different places and know many different people. Would they know who I really am? What I believe in? What my values are? Is the person the same at work, play and home? Do you really know me?? Or do you want to take the time to really know me... Am I judgemental?? Life is so full of questions for me, do you have any life questions??
James Chapter 1:
2 right from the start James is going to let us have it. Consider it joy when you face trails....
4 What does Perseverance look like to you???
5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (that is something to bank on!)
7-8 I feel alittle bit different about doubting...
13 This verse has always peaked my attention!! what are your takes on this??? "When tempted, no one should say, God is tempting me. For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but the evil one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed..... what do you think??
21 get rid of all moral filth is this possible in this time?? think of commercial, the way people dress on the street, the news... wow!!
26 do you consider yourself religious?? if so keep a tight reign on your toungue.. Is this me?? Is this what I was questioning in the paragraph before?? What kind of feed back will I really get??
hang onto your hats it is going to be an interesting ride!! I can't believe what God is doing already to me with this chapter....
James Chapter 1:
2 right from the start James is going to let us have it. Consider it joy when you face trails....
4 What does Perseverance look like to you???
5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (that is something to bank on!)
7-8 I feel alittle bit different about doubting...
13 This verse has always peaked my attention!! what are your takes on this??? "When tempted, no one should say, God is tempting me. For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but the evil one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed..... what do you think??
21 get rid of all moral filth is this possible in this time?? think of commercial, the way people dress on the street, the news... wow!!
26 do you consider yourself religious?? if so keep a tight reign on your toungue.. Is this me?? Is this what I was questioning in the paragraph before?? What kind of feed back will I really get??
hang onto your hats it is going to be an interesting ride!! I can't believe what God is doing already to me with this chapter....
Monday Monday.....1/25/10 Acts Chapter 28
As I turned to the end of Acts Chapter 28 I can't believe we made it threw another chapter of the bible for me. First John with our church then Matthew and Acts with all of you... This is just an awesome journey... We will be studing James next... Hope you are up for it. Would love some insight on the book of James who what when where and maybe why.....
Chapter 28
1-6 how many times we judge other by what they look like or by circumstances... the same was true on this island
17-31 I need to let this sit with me awhile... This is an interesting ending... To this chapter... Did he meet with Ceasar??
Chapter 28
1-6 how many times we judge other by what they look like or by circumstances... the same was true on this island
17-31 I need to let this sit with me awhile... This is an interesting ending... To this chapter... Did he meet with Ceasar??
"Son"day 1/24/10 Acts 27
Sorry about missing a day yesterday :( Sometimes life takes control and something has to slip from our grips. I must say thou I really did miss the community I feel when I write this. I feel I like I can be true and honest and not be judged although maybe it is to the point that I don't care if I am judged. Must be I am maturing...(finally) It was brought to my attention this morning in reading our new Pastors' blog about being needed. It is really a wonderful feeling to be needed!! We have to remember this so we can bless others by needing them. This is hard and humbling to ask for help or relying on someone else. It makes us feel so good when others need us imagine how good others will feel when we need them.....I think the reason why we are such "needy" beings is so that we will need God. He doesn't force Himself on us He sits back and waits for us to need Him. It is such a 2 way street...
Acts 27:
3 amazed again at God's word and how He relates to me.... "Julius in kindness to Paul allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs. (I write the paragraph before I read.... this is amazing!)
1-8 sounds like many road trips I have been on. many detours and set backs, many cities.
9-12 don't know how many times my kids or passengers in the car have given me advice on taking a different route or not going at all.(my hubby is good at that) do I listen???? NO!!
13-20 Sometimes this is so much more like my life not a road trip or a trip in a boat but life.... I try and try and try to do it my way or save what I have and think I can not be saved. This could be finaces, relationships, work, car problems etc.
21-26 I hate being told "I TOLD YOU SO"!! That is exactly were Paul is he told them not to go. So when you find yourself in the situation where someone is saying 'I TOLD YOU SO" 25 "So keep up your courage, men for I have faith in God......"
31 Paul gives advise again about a situation and they still don't listen... Don't even get me started...
44 everyone reached the land safely....
Acts 27:
3 amazed again at God's word and how He relates to me.... "Julius in kindness to Paul allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs. (I write the paragraph before I read.... this is amazing!)
1-8 sounds like many road trips I have been on. many detours and set backs, many cities.
9-12 don't know how many times my kids or passengers in the car have given me advice on taking a different route or not going at all.(my hubby is good at that) do I listen???? NO!!
13-20 Sometimes this is so much more like my life not a road trip or a trip in a boat but life.... I try and try and try to do it my way or save what I have and think I can not be saved. This could be finaces, relationships, work, car problems etc.
21-26 I hate being told "I TOLD YOU SO"!! That is exactly were Paul is he told them not to go. So when you find yourself in the situation where someone is saying 'I TOLD YOU SO" 25 "So keep up your courage, men for I have faith in God......"
31 Paul gives advise again about a situation and they still don't listen... Don't even get me started...
44 everyone reached the land safely....
Friday 1/22/10 Acts 26
For me today is a very exciting day.
1. FRIDAY!!
2. Due to the rain my after school sports game is cancelled.
3. Payday!! (don't know why I get excited it is already gone!)
4. Have an intown "retreat" planned tonight and tomarrow morning.
So look out world I am ready!! I never know who or what God will bring into my day but today I am ready!!
Acts 26:
1-3 Paul goes before King Agrippa. I love what Paul says in verse 3.......Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. I wish I could do this as well as have someone listen to me in this way!
4-12 As (Saul) Paul is retelling his story I can almost hear that he is really not believing what he is saying. I think sometime this is true in our own lives when we are telling of our past. I know for myself my past is so different than where I am at now. Quite frankly can't believe where I used to be...
14-18 I can only imagine the passion that Paul is telling the words of God to the King...
24 the disbelief of Festus. Sometimes there are those in our lives who try and keep us from believing or convince us to change our ways!
32 interesting how I think that Paul would have been set free if he didn't ask to see Ceasar.... God has a plan.... I love when we can see the plan or know the plan.
1. FRIDAY!!
2. Due to the rain my after school sports game is cancelled.
3. Payday!! (don't know why I get excited it is already gone!)
4. Have an intown "retreat" planned tonight and tomarrow morning.
So look out world I am ready!! I never know who or what God will bring into my day but today I am ready!!
Acts 26:
1-3 Paul goes before King Agrippa. I love what Paul says in verse 3.......Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. I wish I could do this as well as have someone listen to me in this way!
4-12 As (Saul) Paul is retelling his story I can almost hear that he is really not believing what he is saying. I think sometime this is true in our own lives when we are telling of our past. I know for myself my past is so different than where I am at now. Quite frankly can't believe where I used to be...
14-18 I can only imagine the passion that Paul is telling the words of God to the King...
24 the disbelief of Festus. Sometimes there are those in our lives who try and keep us from believing or convince us to change our ways!
32 interesting how I think that Paul would have been set free if he didn't ask to see Ceasar.... God has a plan.... I love when we can see the plan or know the plan.
Thursday 1/21/10 Acts Chapter 25
Well it is offical... I must be getting older... I am going to talk about the weather!!! We have had a ton of rain and are expecting more today!! We are expecting almost 5 inches of rain today (which is how much we usually get in a whole year!) Now to some of you you don't get it but in the desert the ground is so hard it can not absorb all that moisture at once so it causes all kind of interesting things like washes, lakes on any flat land (like playgrounds) and streets become like rivers. They even have a law here in Az that if you do not follow road closer or flooded signs and you get stuck you have to pay for (they bill you) the rescue. So in other words we don't really understand water unless it is in a swimming pool, coming out of a hose or in a real lake.
There are so many things you can compare this much rain to I think for me it is like teaching (what a surprise!) I think for myself I think just because I know something and I am trying to teach it that others should be able to absorb it... See where I am going with this. I think we have to be patient when we are trying to teach others (old or young) and take it at the rate they learn it. Instead of pouring all the information at once on them. Now for me when I am learning something I have to do the old building blocks method, I have to understand first things first then build off that.
Acts 25:
1-12 How many times have you been falsely accused of doing something, anything?? I know for me I have had this done and I want to deal with it then and there. The waiting is the hardest part!! Then after pleading my case to find out still others have issues or want to put me on trial.... I can only imagine how Paul must have felt. He jumps over heads and goes right to Caesar.
13-22 Amazing how "processing" with someone has been around for so long. For some reason Festus was having trouble with making any decision with Paul... (I wonder if God was already stirring up his heart?)
23-27 I can really picture this scene... As the two royal guest enter the room with all "great pomp" and then they want to hear from Paul.... Looks like tomarrow is going to be interesting~
Be safe and stay dry Arizona!!
There are so many things you can compare this much rain to I think for me it is like teaching (what a surprise!) I think for myself I think just because I know something and I am trying to teach it that others should be able to absorb it... See where I am going with this. I think we have to be patient when we are trying to teach others (old or young) and take it at the rate they learn it. Instead of pouring all the information at once on them. Now for me when I am learning something I have to do the old building blocks method, I have to understand first things first then build off that.
Acts 25:
1-12 How many times have you been falsely accused of doing something, anything?? I know for me I have had this done and I want to deal with it then and there. The waiting is the hardest part!! Then after pleading my case to find out still others have issues or want to put me on trial.... I can only imagine how Paul must have felt. He jumps over heads and goes right to Caesar.
13-22 Amazing how "processing" with someone has been around for so long. For some reason Festus was having trouble with making any decision with Paul... (I wonder if God was already stirring up his heart?)
23-27 I can really picture this scene... As the two royal guest enter the room with all "great pomp" and then they want to hear from Paul.... Looks like tomarrow is going to be interesting~
Be safe and stay dry Arizona!!
Wednesday 1/20/10 Acts Chapter 24
Last night this dry desert got some much needed rain, although this morning you could hardly tell that it rained except for a few puddles on our walk. Amazing how it soaked into the ground so quickly. That is until I got to the school. The playground was flooded looked like lake Acacia. I don't think they will be on that playground for today. Makes me think of my life... Sometime I am able to soak up knowledge or understanding and other times it just sits there. Is it me or is it that sometimes it pours in so fast I can not keep up? I think sometimes it is at my control. I don't want to hear or learn. I want to do it my way... Maybe I need to make it a point to keep my mind, spirit and body open to what needs to be done...
Acts 24:
1-4 Talk about trying to butter up the judge!!
16 what a great statement and thought for life!! "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
seems to me like this is a political war.. somethings never change. people are so afraid of offending a certain group that they do nothing or let certain things continue.
Acts 24:
1-4 Talk about trying to butter up the judge!!
16 what a great statement and thought for life!! "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
seems to me like this is a political war.. somethings never change. people are so afraid of offending a certain group that they do nothing or let certain things continue.
Tuesday 1/19/10 Acts Chapter 23
The thought of a 4 day work week sounds so exciting although to me it is bittersweet. To me four days working is a real long week. I am out of my routine. I miss Monday!! I know it sounds crazy but sometimes I like the routine of things. I enjoy my time off and this 3 day weekend I spent sick so I am hoping going back to work will help me feel better. I crave routine... I think we all do. It is familar, it is an old friend, it is comfortable to know what and when things will happen. I don't know maybe I am crazy but I really do like my routine. I know what to expect.
Acts Chapter 23:
So the commander was concerned about putting a Roman citizen in chains so to "cover" himself.
1-10 sounds like they can't come to an agreeance on what needs to be done. So they put him in jail.
11 that night God stood near Paul and spoke to him.
12-15 some people were serious about killing Paul taking an oath to not eat until he is dead.
16 family to the rescue!! Pauls nephew came and warned him
17-22 Paul sends the nephew to talk to the commander...
23-35 So Paul and the calvary headed off with a letter from the commander. They arrived in Caesarea and the governor ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's palace.
Acts Chapter 23:
So the commander was concerned about putting a Roman citizen in chains so to "cover" himself.
1-10 sounds like they can't come to an agreeance on what needs to be done. So they put him in jail.
11 that night God stood near Paul and spoke to him.
12-15 some people were serious about killing Paul taking an oath to not eat until he is dead.
16 family to the rescue!! Pauls nephew came and warned him
17-22 Paul sends the nephew to talk to the commander...
23-35 So Paul and the calvary headed off with a letter from the commander. They arrived in Caesarea and the governor ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's palace.
Monday 1/18/10 Acts 22
Well for the first time in along time I didn't go to church because I wasn't feeling well. I had no energy stuffy nose and could not get enough sleep. So I held down the couch all day. Today it is a beautiful rainy day in the desert. I am still feeling weak and not making any promises as to what will get done if anything. I am taking Rae out to breakfast and then to Wal-Mart to buy mascara and a razor. I think I promised yesterday when I was half asleep. She is 13 and has really long hair on her legs so here we go with this teenage girl stuff.
Acts 22:
Paul speaks to the crowd in their own language...
11 I love the fact that after seeing the light of God and hearing from Him, he had to be lead because he was blinded by the light...
22 imagine being in a crowd with them listening to every word until you say one thing and they stop listening..not only not listening but they shout out he is not fit to live...
25-29 okay I am assuming that this is not a good thing to flog a Roman citizen. (Can somebody give me so info on this?)
30 sounds like they are arranging a trial..
Acts 22:
Paul speaks to the crowd in their own language...
11 I love the fact that after seeing the light of God and hearing from Him, he had to be lead because he was blinded by the light...
22 imagine being in a crowd with them listening to every word until you say one thing and they stop listening..not only not listening but they shout out he is not fit to live...
25-29 okay I am assuming that this is not a good thing to flog a Roman citizen. (Can somebody give me so info on this?)
30 sounds like they are arranging a trial..
"Son"day 1/17/10 Acts Chapter 21
Today I am wondering why I can not be happy with what I do get accomplished instead I focus on what still needs to be done. Yesterday I had high hopes for getting alot accomplished as you may remember, I did go pick up fruits and veggies what a great deal and will do that again!! Came home and cleaned pantry and refridgerator to make room for the fresh goodies. Vince and I went to grocery store put away groceries watched football. Actually writting it down seems like alot but would have liked to have gotten more done. And didn't really feel well all day. Anyway I have today and tomarrow thanks to a 3 day weekend.
Acts 21:
1-6 I love how it was hard for them to be "torn" away from leaving where they were. And discribing there journey. How they spent some time with some disciples and when it was time to leave their whole family came with them to the edge of town to say goodbye and they all prayed together.
7-9 They continued on their journey staying with loved ones along the way.
10,11 propheized about Paul going to jail.
13 talk about faith!! "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus".
17 Pauls arrival into Jerusalem....
24 HELP!! why get their heads shaved??
27-36 They actually tried to kill Paul, The commander of the Roman troops and arrested him.
40 Paul recieves permission to speak to the crowd...
Acts 21:
1-6 I love how it was hard for them to be "torn" away from leaving where they were. And discribing there journey. How they spent some time with some disciples and when it was time to leave their whole family came with them to the edge of town to say goodbye and they all prayed together.
7-9 They continued on their journey staying with loved ones along the way.
10,11 propheized about Paul going to jail.
13 talk about faith!! "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus".
17 Pauls arrival into Jerusalem....
24 HELP!! why get their heads shaved??
27-36 They actually tried to kill Paul, The commander of the Roman troops and arrested him.
40 Paul recieves permission to speak to the crowd...
Saturday 1/16/10 Acts Chapter 20
Well today is the first day of 3 days off!! I had big plans for these 3 days (not really) last night I was all stuffy and couldn't breath thru my nose. I was cold and achy. I don't have time for this!! I am picking up my first ever "Bountiful Basket" fruits and veggie co-op this morning, football to watch, would really like to finish my scrapbook from our trip to Hawaii (in June), I could always clean out the garage, would like to get some jogging in (I am really liking it now). And all I feel like doing is going back to bed or laying on the couch and watching a movie until football starts. Also I was out of creamer for my coffee this morning so I had to drink it with milk... (not my favorite). So who know what will get done today if anything besides going and getting my fruits a veggies....
Acts Chapter 20
1-6 I love how it mentions that he "encouraged" them before he left. I love this because I really try and encourage others as much as possible. I think because I love to be encouraged.
7-12 These guys are preatty amazing!! While talking all night one that was listening (Eutychus) fell asleep and feel 3 stories down and died. Paul threw himself on him and said don't be alarmed he is alive...
13-38 I love how Paul is preparing them for never seeing him again. How he is so loving and gracious with them. How he holds himself accountable and reminds them of what he did. He also reminded them of some of the powerful words of Christ..." It is more blessed to give than to recieve" These are good words to live be and will help all thru life!!
Acts Chapter 20
1-6 I love how it mentions that he "encouraged" them before he left. I love this because I really try and encourage others as much as possible. I think because I love to be encouraged.
7-12 These guys are preatty amazing!! While talking all night one that was listening (Eutychus) fell asleep and feel 3 stories down and died. Paul threw himself on him and said don't be alarmed he is alive...
13-38 I love how Paul is preparing them for never seeing him again. How he is so loving and gracious with them. How he holds himself accountable and reminds them of what he did. He also reminded them of some of the powerful words of Christ..." It is more blessed to give than to recieve" These are good words to live be and will help all thru life!!
FRIDAY!! 1/15/10 Acts Chapter 19
Okay we made it today is FRIDAY!! So looking forward to having 3 days off. So funny I have been getting several notes from parents excusing their kids from PE. We have been trainning hard in prep for testing at the end of Feburary. I have been in close contact with the Principal and School Nurse regarding these notes. It is so the joke between us. So yesterday I was really sore and tired from trying to motivate those students (running with them and teaching upper body strenght). My legs were so sore and could hardly lift my arms. So I wrote a note:
Principal,
Please excuse Mona from teaching PE today. She worked really hard yesterday motivating her classes. She can hardly walk or raise her arms.
Thanks,
Vince Wilkinson (Mona's Husband)
I gave this to the Principal and Nurse. They died laughing. Today it makes me think in our life how we are trying to make changes for whatever reasons... It is hard and we quit or make excuses to stop. Well to finish my story the Principal said I couldn't be excused so back out to the field I went. I was so glad I had younger kids in the morning that are not being tested but I did have 3 classes in the afternoon that were so excited to have me run with them. So I did it and felt so much better after pushing myself to do what I needed to do. So I challange you to continue whatever it is that you want to do or have started but stopped because it was too hard!!!
Chapter 19:
1-7 Have you got the SPIRIT??
12 I wish I had an apron or handkerchief so I could give them to a few people in my life who are so ill.
17 I love that it took something so huge to make them hold the name of the the Lord Jesus in high honor.
23-27 Now that someones way of life is being attached they are scared. I can only imagine how they must have felt. They didn't believe and now they were being attacked where they made their money.
37 They had accused them of doing something that they were just afraid that they would do. They had not attacked anyone.
38-41 They were told to file charges in the court and and get their cases together. Which calmed everyone down and the assembly was dismissed.
Principal,
Please excuse Mona from teaching PE today. She worked really hard yesterday motivating her classes. She can hardly walk or raise her arms.
Thanks,
Vince Wilkinson (Mona's Husband)
I gave this to the Principal and Nurse. They died laughing. Today it makes me think in our life how we are trying to make changes for whatever reasons... It is hard and we quit or make excuses to stop. Well to finish my story the Principal said I couldn't be excused so back out to the field I went. I was so glad I had younger kids in the morning that are not being tested but I did have 3 classes in the afternoon that were so excited to have me run with them. So I did it and felt so much better after pushing myself to do what I needed to do. So I challange you to continue whatever it is that you want to do or have started but stopped because it was too hard!!!
Chapter 19:
1-7 Have you got the SPIRIT??
12 I wish I had an apron or handkerchief so I could give them to a few people in my life who are so ill.
17 I love that it took something so huge to make them hold the name of the the Lord Jesus in high honor.
23-27 Now that someones way of life is being attached they are scared. I can only imagine how they must have felt. They didn't believe and now they were being attacked where they made their money.
37 They had accused them of doing something that they were just afraid that they would do. They had not attacked anyone.
38-41 They were told to file charges in the court and and get their cases together. Which calmed everyone down and the assembly was dismissed.
Thursday 1/14/10 Acts Chapter 18
Yesterday I spent the day trying to motivate my students during PE. Some are having a trouble when it comes to doing the Endurance Ran for Presidential Physical Fitness. So yesterday I ran/chased the kids to try and teach them how to push themselves. They did really great! After 7 classes yesterday I am really sore and tired today. I still got up and walked. Today only will have to run with 3 of my classes. It is amazing to me how much the kids love to have an adult work out with them. So my challange.... Find a kid to work out with you will both be thankful in the end!! (and if you remember my post from yesterday.... becareful what you pray for, it may come true!)
Chapter 18:
1-8 Okay I have had a plan on what I thought I should do and tried and tried and people wouldn't listen. I can so understand what Paul is feeling.
9 this verse brings all the hope and we should refer to it when we are feeling discouraged. The Lord spoke these words to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city"
26 I love the words of Priscilla and Azuila as they spoke to Apollos, First off then invited him into their home and then taught him the way of God more adequately.
27 to me this is alittle funny, they wrote to the disciples to welcome him. with no email, postal service, telegraph this was not an easy task... I don't even think there was paper and pencil. to write a note was a huge thing. just think of delivery it, no addresses.
28 what a way to be described... vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ!!
Chapter 18:
1-8 Okay I have had a plan on what I thought I should do and tried and tried and people wouldn't listen. I can so understand what Paul is feeling.
9 this verse brings all the hope and we should refer to it when we are feeling discouraged. The Lord spoke these words to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city"
26 I love the words of Priscilla and Azuila as they spoke to Apollos, First off then invited him into their home and then taught him the way of God more adequately.
27 to me this is alittle funny, they wrote to the disciples to welcome him. with no email, postal service, telegraph this was not an easy task... I don't even think there was paper and pencil. to write a note was a huge thing. just think of delivery it, no addresses.
28 what a way to be described... vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ!!
Wednesday 1/13/10 Acts Chapter 17
Still walking... "Hump Day".... church tonight..... this has what it takes to be a good day.... I hope I don't blow it. My mind set lately has been alittle different. I don't know what where when or why but trying to live differently. Walking is only half the battle I have decided I really need to eat better and it is not all about looks but how I feel. I want to feel healthy again.. I want to wake up with energy.. I don't want to be so tired after work.... For these things to happen I need to take control instead of giving it away to bad choices. Along the way if I look alittle better that is just a bonus... Today I get healthier and make better choices!!
Acts Chapter 17:
1-4 Trying to prove Jesus is the Christ... I say prove He is not...
5-10 If we are guilty by who we hang out with or let into our homes. What would you be guilty of??
12 Ok for the 2nd time it is mentioned "porminent women" CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THIS??
23 what is written on your altar?? In this verse it talkes about "an unkown god". I think we all have gods but we just don't call them that. I think earlier in my talk of choices when I am reading this verse maybe food is my unknown god. I need to make up my mind that bad food is bad and stay away from it. I need to learn to have the love of healthy food or even exercise....
27 is a new favorite I think....God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reacho out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us..... I like it!!
34 Interesting that here only a "few" became followers and out of those few these were listed... Dionysius, Arepagus and a women named Damaris....
Acts Chapter 17:
1-4 Trying to prove Jesus is the Christ... I say prove He is not...
5-10 If we are guilty by who we hang out with or let into our homes. What would you be guilty of??
12 Ok for the 2nd time it is mentioned "porminent women" CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THIS??
23 what is written on your altar?? In this verse it talkes about "an unkown god". I think we all have gods but we just don't call them that. I think earlier in my talk of choices when I am reading this verse maybe food is my unknown god. I need to make up my mind that bad food is bad and stay away from it. I need to learn to have the love of healthy food or even exercise....
27 is a new favorite I think....God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reacho out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us..... I like it!!
34 Interesting that here only a "few" became followers and out of those few these were listed... Dionysius, Arepagus and a women named Damaris....
Tuesday 1/12/10 Acts Chapter 16
Day 2 of walking! It was hard to get up and get moving but I did it!! Today at work I start up with my afterschool sports program. It is a little bit more than I can handle sometimes. I really like the extra money and the kids love it!! This session is flag football. Tuesday Red team Wednesday Blue team. Hit the ground running!!
Acts Chapter 16:
3 I have heard that it is quite the surgery for a grown man to have a circumcision... It is spoke of so matter of fact like no big deal.
7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them. It doesn't say how but I have had time and places in my life that I have tried to go or things I have tried to do and could not accomplish them... I wonder if that was the Spirit of Jesus?
9 With a dream and a prayer they are off to Macedonia.
13 I love that they went by the river to find a place to pray.
14 Lydia a dealer of purple cloth and a worshipper of God. How would you be described??
16-18 I don't get why they were upset with this girl since she was telling the truth. She must have been annoying or trying to speak over them.
19-21 I bet the owners of the slave girl were mad they took away some of their income...
27-28 I find it very interesting that when there was an earthquake and the prison opened that they didn't escape. No tell of a vision to stay or word from God to stay but they stayed??
34 Then the jailer brought them into his house? and his whole house believed!
37 I find it interesting that they wanted more than to be released but publicly walk them out?? Again I would have run for freedom.
40 They found comfort at Lydia's house...
Acts Chapter 16:
3 I have heard that it is quite the surgery for a grown man to have a circumcision... It is spoke of so matter of fact like no big deal.
7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them. It doesn't say how but I have had time and places in my life that I have tried to go or things I have tried to do and could not accomplish them... I wonder if that was the Spirit of Jesus?
9 With a dream and a prayer they are off to Macedonia.
13 I love that they went by the river to find a place to pray.
14 Lydia a dealer of purple cloth and a worshipper of God. How would you be described??
16-18 I don't get why they were upset with this girl since she was telling the truth. She must have been annoying or trying to speak over them.
19-21 I bet the owners of the slave girl were mad they took away some of their income...
27-28 I find it very interesting that when there was an earthquake and the prison opened that they didn't escape. No tell of a vision to stay or word from God to stay but they stayed??
34 Then the jailer brought them into his house? and his whole house believed!
37 I find it interesting that they wanted more than to be released but publicly walk them out?? Again I would have run for freedom.
40 They found comfort at Lydia's house...
Monday 1/11/10 Acts Chapter 15
Well I did it!! Up at 5am and walked so I could still have time to do my facebook stuff. It felt really good to start walking again. Had to start with a shorter amount but can hopefully work myself back to where I was. I really enjoy walking just wish it didn't have to be so early. Oh well here we go!!
Acts Chapter 15:
1-2 I love the fact that they didn't understand something and went to find the answer. I have done that when I have been asked a question that I don't know... Let me check on that I will get back with you is a good answer.
20 In this verse they came up with a list of things that were worse than what they were worried about. I wonder what the list would be today if they came back??
22-29 I love how they sent a letter along with 2 men to take the news to the people... Just in case they would question anything.
36-41 this is very interesting to me.... to tell of the disagreement and what happened after. so many time we disagree with someone although try and hide it. Especially in the church imagine having it written about or talked about so open...
Acts Chapter 15:
1-2 I love the fact that they didn't understand something and went to find the answer. I have done that when I have been asked a question that I don't know... Let me check on that I will get back with you is a good answer.
20 In this verse they came up with a list of things that were worse than what they were worried about. I wonder what the list would be today if they came back??
22-29 I love how they sent a letter along with 2 men to take the news to the people... Just in case they would question anything.
36-41 this is very interesting to me.... to tell of the disagreement and what happened after. so many time we disagree with someone although try and hide it. Especially in the church imagine having it written about or talked about so open...
"Son"day 1/10/10 Acts Chapter 14
Well sometime in Janurary it hits me. I was waiting and here it is.... I always try in January to think this year I am going to be more organized and find a calendar and try and put everyones birthday and important dates. The problem with that is I loose the calendar or don't look at it every month. Now with facebook I have become better because it shows on my home page most birthdays if the person has responded to me... So my question for today is do I take the time and put in the calendar those days or do I just try and get used to using a calendar? Where do you carry your calendar and how do you keep track of those things? I use my phone for alot of those calendar things or email but they don't carry over??? SOMEONE HELP ME!!
Acts Chapter 14:
1 okay I am overwhelmed from the start. Imagine the thought of speeking effectively and a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. When I start sharing my faith I get all toungue tied....
3 maybe if God would give me the power to do miracles people would listen?
6-7 they found out that there was a plot to mistreat them and stone them so they left.
9 Paul saw that he had faith to be healed.... Do you have the faith it needs to be healed??
14-18 some people still didn't get it.... maybe we are still the same. what or who are you sacrifing to??
19-20 okay did they just think he was dead?? or when the disciples gathered around him did he get well again. I don't know but if I was stoned the day before I don't think I would go back to the city where I was stoned or have the strenght to??
22 I love this and have never seen or heard it before "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdome of God" Change your thoughts like it changed mine??
Acts Chapter 14:
1 okay I am overwhelmed from the start. Imagine the thought of speeking effectively and a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. When I start sharing my faith I get all toungue tied....
3 maybe if God would give me the power to do miracles people would listen?
6-7 they found out that there was a plot to mistreat them and stone them so they left.
9 Paul saw that he had faith to be healed.... Do you have the faith it needs to be healed??
14-18 some people still didn't get it.... maybe we are still the same. what or who are you sacrifing to??
19-20 okay did they just think he was dead?? or when the disciples gathered around him did he get well again. I don't know but if I was stoned the day before I don't think I would go back to the city where I was stoned or have the strenght to??
22 I love this and have never seen or heard it before "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdome of God" Change your thoughts like it changed mine??
Saturday 1/9/10 Acts Chapter 13
Do we come off the we we are trying to come off? Do people miss judge us? Do our actions reflect our heart or our time? Do the people in our lives know that we love them? Especially in our ministries... this is hard because we love our ministries so much and spend so much time in prayer, preparation and serving. Our ministries are at the heart of our being. When we experience change in our ministries it can be hurtful. I have been thru those changes and it was not easy but I am so glad to go thru those changes to get what I have now. I think we have several "ministries" in our life and sometimes we don't stop and think about it, family, work, neighbors, people we meet in our everyday life, not to mention those at church. Sometimes I forget about my "other" ministries and focus only on the church one.... I just read our Pastors Blog for today and it struck me and made me reflect on what I was serving and how I was serving it? Change is never easy especially when it effects our "ministries". I pray that I am always able to stay focused on God during changes and to not forget that my ministries that are not at church are oh so important!!
Acts Chapter 13:
6 are you for real?? His name was Bar-Jesus????
15 how interesting... what if we treated our visitors like this?? I know they are not our normal visitors but very interesting to me.
20 all this took about 450 years... and we get upset when God doesn't answer our prayers in our lifetime...
25 interesting testamony of John. Not worthy to untie His sandals..
32-33 What God has promised our fathers he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, As it was written in Psalms 16:10
41 take care this doesn't happen to you...
44-45 amazing how people want to hear the "good news" except those that are insecure
52 what an awesome feeling to be filled with Joy and with the Holy Spirit!
Acts Chapter 13:
6 are you for real?? His name was Bar-Jesus????
15 how interesting... what if we treated our visitors like this?? I know they are not our normal visitors but very interesting to me.
20 all this took about 450 years... and we get upset when God doesn't answer our prayers in our lifetime...
25 interesting testamony of John. Not worthy to untie His sandals..
32-33 What God has promised our fathers he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, As it was written in Psalms 16:10
41 take care this doesn't happen to you...
44-45 amazing how people want to hear the "good news" except those that are insecure
52 what an awesome feeling to be filled with Joy and with the Holy Spirit!
Friday (YEH!!) 1/8/10 Acts Chapter 12
Well I made it to Friday!! This has truly been an interesting week. Part of me is glad to be back to the routine... The other part would like no routine and more sleep, rest and things around my house done. It is always amazing to me how I could work and do projects around the house and truly never finish all of them.. Now with that let me remind myself that I am so blessed to have a home that needs cleaning and fixing up, a family that requires time and attention, a job that I love, a church that is like family, bills to pay with almost enough money, etc etc etc.
Acts Chapter 12:
1-2 I really don't think I like King Herod... Although I guess a christian girl shouldn't say that. He has already killed James and John and is presecuting others...
3 before I go getting all high and mighty on this one I have to stop and think how many times I look to others for their approval..... OUCH!!
4 I find it interesting how many soldiers and how he put him in jail. and a public trail after Passover... What he wants to be public after he does his thing...
5 when was the last time that we as part of "the church" prayed EARNESTLY for anything??
7 I can't imagine sleeping bound to anyone...more less soldiers... The angel "struck" Peter on the side.... (was he sleeping too soundly?) Quick get up the angel said. I don't know about you but I don't do anything quickly especially after sleep now add sleeping bound to someone how you would have to move ....
8 put on your clothes and sandals. the sandals i can understand taking off but your clothes.... maybe they made all the prisoners take off their clothes before lock up?
9 I can only imagine what Peter was thinking. I too would think it was just a dream or something..
10 okay now what is Peter going to do... the angel just left... Hello I would be so scared and to have the angel just vanish.... what where when... someone please help me figure out what to do!!
11 Now he gets it....
12-15 okay he gets out figures out why then he goes to where he thinks his friends are knocks on the door they know it is him and they don't open the door. this sounds like the story of my life...
16 amazning how they were praying for it but didn't believe it when they saw him...
17 he tells them to be quiet, tells them to tell James and the brothers then leaves....
18 if there was no small commotion does that mean there was a big one?
19 the guards were ordered to be executed.....where they supposed to be sleeping or was it just their luck that the angel appeared on their watch....
20-21 Getting ready for Herrod to give his address
23 "Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God,and angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died" My question to you is how is your "Praise Meter"?
Acts Chapter 12:
1-2 I really don't think I like King Herod... Although I guess a christian girl shouldn't say that. He has already killed James and John and is presecuting others...
3 before I go getting all high and mighty on this one I have to stop and think how many times I look to others for their approval..... OUCH!!
4 I find it interesting how many soldiers and how he put him in jail. and a public trail after Passover... What he wants to be public after he does his thing...
5 when was the last time that we as part of "the church" prayed EARNESTLY for anything??
7 I can't imagine sleeping bound to anyone...more less soldiers... The angel "struck" Peter on the side.... (was he sleeping too soundly?) Quick get up the angel said. I don't know about you but I don't do anything quickly especially after sleep now add sleeping bound to someone how you would have to move ....
8 put on your clothes and sandals. the sandals i can understand taking off but your clothes.... maybe they made all the prisoners take off their clothes before lock up?
9 I can only imagine what Peter was thinking. I too would think it was just a dream or something..
10 okay now what is Peter going to do... the angel just left... Hello I would be so scared and to have the angel just vanish.... what where when... someone please help me figure out what to do!!
11 Now he gets it....
12-15 okay he gets out figures out why then he goes to where he thinks his friends are knocks on the door they know it is him and they don't open the door. this sounds like the story of my life...
16 amazning how they were praying for it but didn't believe it when they saw him...
17 he tells them to be quiet, tells them to tell James and the brothers then leaves....
18 if there was no small commotion does that mean there was a big one?
19 the guards were ordered to be executed.....where they supposed to be sleeping or was it just their luck that the angel appeared on their watch....
20-21 Getting ready for Herrod to give his address
23 "Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God,and angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died" My question to you is how is your "Praise Meter"?
Well today is Thursday.... Over the hump and on the down side!! This has been a long but good week. I like routine and knowing what to do with a time limit to do it.
Acts Chapter 11:
1-17 Peter went into the house of the circumcised!! The people were shocked and questioned him. Amazing how they forgot so quickly that Jesus didn't only go to certain people. I love how Peter had to give a blow by blow of events in order for them to okay it!
18 Says it all......"So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life"
19-30 To me what stand out are a couple of things...
1. Antioch seems like a place where several different cultures have come together. Barnabas saw the grace of God and was glad and encouraged them all to remain ture to the Lord with their hearts.
2. Barnabas and Saul worked together that is where the name "Christians" came from.
3. Disciple each according to his ability decided to provide help for the brothers living in Jedea. based on a prophet of famine.
4. Sending Gifts began... to help others.
Acts Chapter 11:
1-17 Peter went into the house of the circumcised!! The people were shocked and questioned him. Amazing how they forgot so quickly that Jesus didn't only go to certain people. I love how Peter had to give a blow by blow of events in order for them to okay it!
18 Says it all......"So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life"
19-30 To me what stand out are a couple of things...
1. Antioch seems like a place where several different cultures have come together. Barnabas saw the grace of God and was glad and encouraged them all to remain ture to the Lord with their hearts.
2. Barnabas and Saul worked together that is where the name "Christians" came from.
3. Disciple each according to his ability decided to provide help for the brothers living in Jedea. based on a prophet of famine.
4. Sending Gifts began... to help others.
Wednesday 1/6/10 Acts Chapter 10
Well here it is Wednesday.... I always look forward to Wednesday for several reasons. The week is half over, and Wednesday is the day that we have small groups (bible studies) at our church. It is almost as good as Sundays too me. I enjoy the atmosphere on Wednesday nights, layed back, dinner is served (yummy), fellowship, bible studies, children classes and I help in the youth. We usually start with a big group game and then spend some time in the word. The games are a nice release and fun. The time that we spend in the word is so special to me. I always love to hear what the youth pastor has to say (he is AWESOME!) and he usually opens the floor to the kids on their thoughts on what he is talking about. I love to hear what the kids come up with it is amazing. They truly get it. Our church is really like "Going Home" for me. I truly do life with these wonderful people. I love the fact that I get to see "my family" 2 times during the week!! Thank You North Hills!!
Acts Chapter 10:
1-2 How would you like to be know like that? I think it would be pretty AWESOME to be noted in the bible as God Fearing and prayed to God regularly...
3 again with the vision.... I get it Beth with the word and trying to be content with what I have although would love to see a vision... dream dream dream!!
4-8 amazing how God told him exactly what and where to go and who to get..
14 I would probably be like Peter if I did get a vision and look at it wrong... Can you imagine telling the Lord... "Surely not, Lord" don't think I would tell God no!!
20 I love that the Spirit was so specific. Get up, go downstairs and go with the 3 men. Maybe I would rather this than a vision. You don't know how many times I need God to tell me exactly what where when how!!
22 Following order or faith? you deciede....
26 how humble of Peter...
30 maybe I need to start praying at 3:00..
34-35 "realize how true that God does not show favoritism and accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what it right". I love this statement!! (gives me hope)
44-46 I love that Peter was sharing his heart and the "Holy Spirt came on all who heard the message". This is a good reminder to us that we need to tell our story and let the Holy Spirit work. We are not to force just tell what God has done for us...
48 You gotta love a good baptizism!! Imagine the GLORY!!
Acts Chapter 10:
1-2 How would you like to be know like that? I think it would be pretty AWESOME to be noted in the bible as God Fearing and prayed to God regularly...
3 again with the vision.... I get it Beth with the word and trying to be content with what I have although would love to see a vision... dream dream dream!!
4-8 amazing how God told him exactly what and where to go and who to get..
14 I would probably be like Peter if I did get a vision and look at it wrong... Can you imagine telling the Lord... "Surely not, Lord" don't think I would tell God no!!
20 I love that the Spirit was so specific. Get up, go downstairs and go with the 3 men. Maybe I would rather this than a vision. You don't know how many times I need God to tell me exactly what where when how!!
22 Following order or faith? you deciede....
26 how humble of Peter...
30 maybe I need to start praying at 3:00..
34-35 "realize how true that God does not show favoritism and accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what it right". I love this statement!! (gives me hope)
44-46 I love that Peter was sharing his heart and the "Holy Spirt came on all who heard the message". This is a good reminder to us that we need to tell our story and let the Holy Spirit work. We are not to force just tell what God has done for us...
48 You gotta love a good baptizism!! Imagine the GLORY!!
Tuesday 1/5/10 Acts Chapter 9
I must admit day 2 is harder to get up and get moving than day 1. Although not going to focus on having time off since that is not what it is about. Some didn't get time off and need to find the joy no matter what the circumstance working or not. Rich or poor, sickness and health. Sounds like a wedding! I am convinced that it was not meant just for wedding but for life. As my mom used to say and had a button made with this saying on it. "TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED". I choose this today! Blessed!! Blessed to have a family, job, car, house, friends, computer, church, health... What are you blessed to have??
Chapter 9:
4 I don't know about you but I would change my ways if that happened to me... Mona, Mona why do you persecute me?? even the thought makes me want to change my ways!!
9 I find it interesting that it was 3 days he (Saul) was blind and didn't eat anything...
10 I am so fascinated with these "visions"! I would love to have a "vision" from God but would probably fall to the ground and not understand it!!
16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name..... Interesting, no promise of blessing glory easy life of following Jesus. Why do we think if we are a "christian" everything is going to be all right. I think again it is a mind set! (I write the top part before reading the chapter, interesting!)
19-31 I bet that would have been hard and weird to understand how the man who was trying to harm the disciples was now working with one of them. I love how God works.
32-42 I loved how Peter had such faith and just went with it. Not praying Gods will or consoling those widows but had bold faith and proclaimed Gods healing and then told those healing get up and take care of your mat and to wake the dead. I understand that it is Gods will and also the faith of those being healed and those praying now that is faith of a mustard seed. Do you want to get well??
Chapter 9:
4 I don't know about you but I would change my ways if that happened to me... Mona, Mona why do you persecute me?? even the thought makes me want to change my ways!!
9 I find it interesting that it was 3 days he (Saul) was blind and didn't eat anything...
10 I am so fascinated with these "visions"! I would love to have a "vision" from God but would probably fall to the ground and not understand it!!
16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name..... Interesting, no promise of blessing glory easy life of following Jesus. Why do we think if we are a "christian" everything is going to be all right. I think again it is a mind set! (I write the top part before reading the chapter, interesting!)
19-31 I bet that would have been hard and weird to understand how the man who was trying to harm the disciples was now working with one of them. I love how God works.
32-42 I loved how Peter had such faith and just went with it. Not praying Gods will or consoling those widows but had bold faith and proclaimed Gods healing and then told those healing get up and take care of your mat and to wake the dead. I understand that it is Gods will and also the faith of those being healed and those praying now that is faith of a mustard seed. Do you want to get well??
Monday 1/4/10 Acts Chapter 8
How come 16 days off goes so fast?? Surely not as fast as 16 days of work! I remember counting down to break even thou I started the Monday after Thanksgiving. It took forever. Now looking back I wish I would have gotten so much more done. It must have been those afternoon naps that ate too much time or enjoying time learning how to play rockband with my kids or watching football with my hubby or watching too much TV. I really enjoyed my time off and had a wonderful break. I need to work and love my job so I guess I am ready to go back to work and start doing what I love. Playing with kids and teaching them how to have a healthy life. I am running late (story of my life) so here we go!
Acts Chapter 8:
1-3 Being persecuted is not a thing of today only. The enemy is trying to destroy the church. In this story it is Saul but truly there is always something or someone trying to destroy the church.
4-8 what are you going to do?? give up or preach where God takes you. I love verse 8 So there was great joy in that city. How about North Hills is there great joy???
9-13 Even those that thought they were great believed and followed!!
17 so my question is do we have to have someone lay hands on us and ask the Holy Spirit into us??
20-23 I think some still think they can buy their way into Gods Grace. If not buy then do good deeds.
38 I love how the eunuch did not waste anytime!! Stop and baptize me.
Acts Chapter 8:
1-3 Being persecuted is not a thing of today only. The enemy is trying to destroy the church. In this story it is Saul but truly there is always something or someone trying to destroy the church.
4-8 what are you going to do?? give up or preach where God takes you. I love verse 8 So there was great joy in that city. How about North Hills is there great joy???
9-13 Even those that thought they were great believed and followed!!
17 so my question is do we have to have someone lay hands on us and ask the Holy Spirit into us??
20-23 I think some still think they can buy their way into Gods Grace. If not buy then do good deeds.
38 I love how the eunuch did not waste anytime!! Stop and baptize me.
"Son"day 1/3/10 Acts Chapter 7
It always amazes me how doing this study you all make me go deeper. In reading chapter 6 a few things jumped at me but didn't realize Stephen? I know I read it but have been out of it lately and just going thru the motions.... not like our title More than the Motions. I am thankful for the motions when our heart is not open to more, God is showing me that when it comes to Him I always need to have More More More. I am self focused and need to get away from that and see that the God of the universe has so much more for me than just me!!
Chapter 7
Well this chapter to me seems like Stephen retelling the history has he knew it.
48 I loved how he refers to the Most High and that He does not live in houses built by man. This make me ponder the church. He doesn't live there although He is invited in and how we treat Him while He is visiting. He also has to be invited into our lives and everyday activities. How are you doing with that?
54 - 60 when I first read this it made me sad and proud of Stephen. Willing to stand up for what he believed then alittle shame fell on me. How many times do I run when I need to take a stand for what I believe. So many of us run when things are not going our way. Or keep quiet when we are asked about our faith or don't elaborate when we are asked in public. I think of how many times I have been tight lipped to not offened anyone. I think this is the prayer that Beth spoke of the prayer of boldness, that frightens us!! Stephen did try and stop them, he prayed of God to recieve his spirit and prayed for those who were stoning him. AMAZING FAITH!!
Chapter 7
Well this chapter to me seems like Stephen retelling the history has he knew it.
48 I loved how he refers to the Most High and that He does not live in houses built by man. This make me ponder the church. He doesn't live there although He is invited in and how we treat Him while He is visiting. He also has to be invited into our lives and everyday activities. How are you doing with that?
54 - 60 when I first read this it made me sad and proud of Stephen. Willing to stand up for what he believed then alittle shame fell on me. How many times do I run when I need to take a stand for what I believe. So many of us run when things are not going our way. Or keep quiet when we are asked about our faith or don't elaborate when we are asked in public. I think of how many times I have been tight lipped to not offened anyone. I think this is the prayer that Beth spoke of the prayer of boldness, that frightens us!! Stephen did try and stop them, he prayed of God to recieve his spirit and prayed for those who were stoning him. AMAZING FAITH!!
Saturday 1/2/10 Acts Chapter
Today's chapter is small but powerful!! It reminds me of what my dad used to say dynomite comes in small packages. (we are of a shorter size) I still remember this to this day that it is not about your size big or small but how you react when needed. This can be in good situation or bad.
1-4 interesting how they saw a need pick 7 to be in charge of it then went on with the ministry they were called to do. very simular to church today I think? Youth, Childrens, Homeless, Greeters etc.
6 I love this. They prayed and layed hands on them. This is something our church does when someone is called by God to leave and do ministry else where. It is a wonderful thing!!
11 sounds like gossip to me!!
15 what kind of a face do you have??
1-4 interesting how they saw a need pick 7 to be in charge of it then went on with the ministry they were called to do. very simular to church today I think? Youth, Childrens, Homeless, Greeters etc.
6 I love this. They prayed and layed hands on them. This is something our church does when someone is called by God to leave and do ministry else where. It is a wonderful thing!!
11 sounds like gossip to me!!
15 what kind of a face do you have??
Happy New Year!! Friday 1/1/10 Acts Chapter 5
Sorry for not posting yesterday :( Took my daughter to the Dr. and had cast removed. She is in a walking boot and will have a "bone stimulator". This is all in hope to try and get that cyst to break up and dissolve so that the bone can regrow. We return to the Dr. in 4 weeks if the cyst has not gone away we will be talking MRI and bone graph surgery. Please join together with me in praying that the cyst will go away on its own and the bone will heal back.
Acts Chapter 5:
1-2 I already see trouble a brewing...
4.......... you have not lied to me but ot God" I don't know about you but I would not want to hear this statement from anyone!
5 fell dead.... warning warning warning
10 wife dead.....okay I am starting to get it!! Even if I may not fall dead physically I would hate to have any part of this.
11 Great fear (duh!!) seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
25 arrested and put in jail.. released and they went to the temple courts? I don't know about you but I think I would head for the hills where they couldn't find me...
41 After being flogged, the apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. WOW!! we find every excuse to not go to church or to not do Gods work and they were rejoicing for being flogged..... Maybe we need to check our motives!!
42 They never stopped talking of God good news here there and everywhere!!
Acts Chapter 5:
1-2 I already see trouble a brewing...
4.......... you have not lied to me but ot God" I don't know about you but I would not want to hear this statement from anyone!
5 fell dead.... warning warning warning
10 wife dead.....okay I am starting to get it!! Even if I may not fall dead physically I would hate to have any part of this.
11 Great fear (duh!!) seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
25 arrested and put in jail.. released and they went to the temple courts? I don't know about you but I think I would head for the hills where they couldn't find me...
41 After being flogged, the apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. WOW!! we find every excuse to not go to church or to not do Gods work and they were rejoicing for being flogged..... Maybe we need to check our motives!!
42 They never stopped talking of God good news here there and everywhere!!
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