Ok so Kalas friend Autumn said i needed to update my blog...so here goes.

I was watching the Ramp this evening and was totally in awe of what God is doing in this young generation. He is an amazing God. I saw kids so sold out for Him that thye just spent 3 hours worshipping Him...just because! I believe so many of them got set free and will go back and make a mark on their communities!

Here @ home i see it everyday. My own two children living their lives for Christ...not me! Im jsut the mama..haha. I see my youngest , Kala,  finding her place in life right now. Searching out the things of God and seeing where He wants her. She is such a compassionate young lady...i learn so much from her.

Then there is my eldest, Jordan, growing up so quickly , yet so beautifully. Not just on the outside, but on the inside. I have witnessed her  in the past couple of months being so broken and still turning her eyes toward Heaven cause she knows where her help comes from.  No, she doesnt always get the answers she is desiring---but she has turned it over to God knowing that HE will never leave her hanging, never forsake her, never disillusion or dissapoint her. He is a God of love and integrity.  I have learned a great deal from this.

I was not like my children at their age. I was a pretty bad kid. I didnt know who I was. I didnt know to save myself for the man God was preparing for me. I didnt know that even when my heart is breaking He loves me and is holding me. Thank God my girls know that. Thank God that in the midst of confusion and storms HE is a guidinglight.  I love Him so very much. I am so thankful that when I hurt He knows it and is holding me. I am so thankful that HE knows when my girls are hurting and comforts them in the night when they cant seem to find the peace. What an awesome God we serve.

Man will ALWAYS let us down. Man has the potential to be like Christ...but very  very very few live up to it. I pray that if you are reading this that it prompts you to be the person God has created you to be. I pray that you begin to seek HIM in all you do and allow HIM to guide you thru life. Especially you teenagers. Love God FIRST! Then He will put everything into place for you--along the way becareful whose lives you touch. 

is that better, Autumn?? LOL

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Here are some pics of my girls. I came across these and thought, they are just so beautiful i couldnt resist posting. I realize there are more of the older one--i have more pics of my Kala, they are just in albums right now. I will post more later! 

Besides, this blog was about me thinking back on the years up to this point in my eldest daughters life. And how the reality is, no matter how old she gets, she is still that little blonde headed girl with a great big smile and a spring in her step. I cant wait to see what God has planned for her. Yet for right now I will just enjoy the moments with her and her sister.

Thank you Jesus for my beautiful girls!!!!!

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We all know where the heart is. We all know that the heart is what keeps us alive by pumping blood thru our bodies. Also, you can be assured that without your heart you couldnt love, trust, believe, etc. Your heart is so very vital to your very being.  But do you realize that it is your heart where God works His magic? He created your heart so He could have a home with you. Is He there?  If you answered yes, like Im sure most of you have, then the next question would be...do you listen to your heart?  There is a song on secular radio called "Listen to your heart"  and the chorus goes a little something like this:

Listen to your heart
when he's calling for you.
Listen to your heart
there's nothing else you can do.
I don't know where you're going
and I don't know why,
but listen to your heart
before you tell him goodbye

What a message there is in that. No, im not trying to make secular music "OK" so i can listen to it. But the fact is...if we really listen, He speaks to us. If we take the time to hear what He is telling us, we would be much better off.   There is nothing else more important in our lives than hearing the voice of God, the Holy Spirit in us when He is calling for us.  He has never left us, let us down, or forsaken us...why do we do it to Him???

I challenge you, especially you young people. Invest more time in your relationship with Christ than you do anything else in your life. And just watch what He does.  It will be amazing!!!

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I know that sounds funny...but I dont know how else to explain it.

This weekend we spent with a new extension of our family.  Our family had the opportunity to go to N Georgia and meet the Cashons and spend time with them at their church and home. What an experience. First of all, I rarely go anywhere without knowing people pretty well, I just dont. But when God moves you...you move! Im so glad we listened. The Cashon family is incredible..( Thank yall again so much for just being REAL!!!)  Their church felt like home. The first moment we walked in we knew we were in the will of God. My eldest daughter was asked to speak that weekend so that was the main reason we went. Little did we know it wasnt just about that.  How come we constantly question God's motives? We think we know what he is doing...but then He surprises us!  Some of our yth girls and family drove up Sunday to support Jordan while she was speaking. It was just amazing the way God blessed them.The Words spoken over them that morning was so right on time. God is just incredible the way he brings things together. I hope Im not ramblin on, but I am just fluttering inside.

You never know what God is gonna do. WHen you are obedient to His will...He just opens the floodgates and shows up and shows out! We have been so refreshed this weekend. So excited to see what is gonna happen next! 

So my message to everyone today would be...dont dispise small beginnings and dont underestimate the power of God!  He has a plan and it is much bigger than ours.

PS...Cashons....we love youz guyz! thank you so much

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Have you ever said..."This has been the longest day!"?? Well I have. Today is one of those days. But as I am sitting here thinking on it, I asked myself the question: Why is it so long? So todays thoughts are about this very thing.

Maybe it seems long because we are not fulfilling what it is we are suppose to be accomplishing today.  You know, like when you have that feeling you should call someone, but you dont. Or when you get the urge to bake a cake for someone, but you just let the feeling pass. Missed opportunities. Missed chances to minister to someone. Missed joy, maybe.

So, I have to ask...what are you planning to do for your next "long" day?

I think I will do my best to listen to the leading of the Holy SPirit and just do it! I always feel better when I am doing stuff for others.

Our life if but a vapor...

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**Disclaimer**

Here I am, updating yet another site. I think if I would just stick to one I might be more likely to update more.  I am going to try my best to update this one more often. But please dont expect me to update as much as Jordan...thats just crazy I tell ya! Although, i should be careful about what I say. God may have other plans, huh?!

end of disclaimer( hahaha)

As I think about the season we are in, literally and figuratively speaking, Im so excited about whats ahead. Just like when you look outside at the leaves changing and the beauty of all the colors, you can see so much of the glory of God in the midst of such worldly turmoil. Its like all that other stuff doesnt mean a hill of beans when you just bask in the beauty of His creation.  There is a crispness,,,and excitement in the air. Do you feel it??

Everytime I step outside of my "box" ( house), I see a new leaf change, a new bloom on fall plants, i hear a new sound from the trees. Its like God is saying " You see, when you step outside of yourself and what you live and what you know day by day, i will show you something new and beautiful and amazing. Just like in My Word, everytime you stop with YOUR plans and YOUR life then I can show you something wonderful, perfect and amazing in my Word that will have more sustaining power than anything you can think or imagine."

Isnt He just wonderful?! I truely stand in awe of His beauty. Im constantly amazed at the level of concern He has for us. If He did it for the birds,,,how much MORE will He do for us?! Isnt that awesome?! i mean, its hard to wrap my head around from time to time, but I KNOW its true. He is an amazing Father. So I think I will take even more time today to just notice the little things and maybe i will learn something new.

As the seasons change and the air gets cooler and fresher. I feel the coming of a fresh anointing coming to Gods people. I sense and urgency in the Spirit to seek harder, search deeper and live more boldy. With that comes much more responsibilty, but isnt that what its all about for us believers? Being responsible for sharing the good news? Arent we suppose to GO OUT and about, telling others the TRUTH in love. Heaven knows we need some truth round here!

Its definently time for Gods people to get off our comfy behinds and do something significant! Its time we stop wasting time and move on with Him. Seeking His face daily. Making mention of Him in our prayers. ( What a novel idea?!) Walking the love walk...not just talkin it! We have so much to offer...what are we waiting for?

Well, Ive run out of fall colors to change my letters to so i will close for now. I hope this blog finds you at peace and full of joy today.  Remember, we do have the answer...now whatcha gonna do with it?

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