Dec. 23, 2009 - Trying Something New
I started a new blog Here. Not sure if I really want another blog. One of the reasons is I need a change. HSB is wonderful but it's so hard to navigate. To change things takes so much time. Blogger is more simple. It's still up in the air though. Lupe, was saying to keep this blog but more of just for curriculum talk and the other blog more of a family blog. Again I'm not sure.
Merry CHRISTmas,
Linda<><
December 22, 2009 - Wordless Wednesday: Mini Me and Me
Hannah and Moi
Dec. 22, 2009 - God's Way
Recently, I had a conversation with a sister in Christ in which we literally laughed ourselves to tears. She had a very real need. I appreciated the need, because I've "been there" sort of.
I began to pray. I'm a single mom, Lord, but I believe you'd have me meet this need. I prayed for a couple of days. Then I picked up my checkbook. I did the things I needed to do for my family and there was still money left.
It's Christmas and of course I could use the money. But this need, now left me more in tears than laughter.
I wrote out a check and sent it to my sister, and told her it was to meet this specific need and nothing else.
About a week later, from someone else -- who knew nothing of the situation, I received a Christmas card with cash and the message that I was suppose to use the cash (more than double what I'd given) for a specific need I had, that I had put aside, because it seemed so much less of a need than my sisters.
Why am I so constantly amazed by the Lord's goodness and provision?
How has He blessed you and your family in His abundant provision during this season?
Blessings, MaggieRaye
December 21, 2009 - Gentle As A Dove
"Gentle as a dove". We have all heard that saying. While I cannot stand the sound of doves, I know that they are extremely loyal and gentle creatures. I am not a gentle person by nature. I don't have a syrupy voice, my hands aren't soft and dainty, I am not petite and tiny. Physically I do not look gentle, and sometimes my spirit isn't gentle either. Actually... lately, I haven't been gentle at all, and Mom has had to get on to me about being gentler. I really need to like memorize:
Proverbs 15:1I've come to realize most of the time I do not answer gently. That is not good. I have been thinking lately about being gentle. I am going to be a mama soon and I want to be so gentle and loving to my sweeties. I don't want to raise my voice at them and be harsh. I don't want to be harsh to them, I want to be gentle.
A gentle response deflects fury, but a harsh word makes tempers rise.
Gentleness is not only a physical attribute, but a spiritual and behavior attribute. It also shows others that we are chosen of God.
Colossians 3:12I want everything I do to show that I am a child of God and that its Him they see, not me. When I am harsh to anyone, I am not showing them the gentleness of our loving God. If you are a believer and follower of Christ, then you must be gentle to everyone!
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with feelings of compassion and with kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
2 Timothy 2:24-26We are supposed to be gentle, kind and inclined to teach others. By doing those things we show everyone how they can be brought out of the snare of satan and into the hand of God. When we are gentle physically we cause others to be gentle. When I am harsh to someone, I get harshness back and then I want to return the harshness. It is a vicious cycle. When someone is harsh, show gentleness to them and you will show gentleness.
And a slave of the Lord shouldn't fight. On the contrary, he should be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and not resentful when mistreated. Also he should be gentle as he corrects his opponents. For God may perhaps grant them the opportunity to turn from their sins, acquire full knowledge of the truth, come to their senses and escape the trap of the Adversary, after having been captured alive by him to do his will.
Titus 3:2Being gentle is holding your temper when you want to be harsh to someone, being gentle is biting your tongue when you want to yell at your sibling, being gentle is being tender. I am trying to be more gentle in the way I talk, act, behave, and carry myself. I want to be gentle. Jesus was gentle. He spake softly and was very gentle with everyone He came in contact with. I want to be like my Savior and I want to be gentle!
To slander no one, to avoid quarreling, to be friendly, and to behave gently towards everyone .
Ephesians 4:2I need to learn that and do it!
Always be humble, gentle and patient, bearing with one another in love.
©AmandaDixon2009
Dec. 20, 2009 - Getting Ready for Church
Today Annette & Caleb will sing with the childrens choir in front of the church. They are so excited.
Usually it seems that the mom is the one getting the children ready to look nice and sharp for a Sunday especially a CHRISTmas Sunday. Well, here it is my dear, sweet husband. If it wasn't for him the children would go looking nice but this Sunday because of Lupe they look REALLY nice, wearing their ties and jackets. Annette, EVEN is wearing a dress and Lupe, bought her two more.
My boys look like little business men, at least that's what Brent is saying. He really likes his new clothes and said he would like to dress like this more often.
When I was first having babies, boy after boy 
I always thought I would have them very well dressed for church, considering it's the Lords day. As time went by well, the ties and jackets were less and less. Oh, yes they still wore slacks and a nice dress shirt (most of the time) but I missed the whole dressing up thing. I always believed that we should look our best on Sunday.
Even I don't wear dresses every Sunday anymore 
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Anyway, it's nice seeing my little men and my little lady dressed for church.
I'll try to edit this post with pictures later 
Blessings,
Linda
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