The Mother Land
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candesintx- March 18th, 2008
grateful
Easter is more than the egg hunt, more than chocolate bunnies and those devine Cadbury eggs. Easter is the pinnacle in every Christian's faith, the HOPE that lives within us, that Jesus came and died for our sins. He chose to die for us just as we are. For those who are bound in sexual addictions, rich or poor, the smoker and non-smoker. He didn't ask that we change our lives before He died. He saw the drug addict and said, "I want him, just as he is."
God's love changes US.
But praise God, it doesn't end there with His death on the cross. On the third day Jesus rose from the dead and now we can choose to live with him when our lives here are finished. He PROMISED and I believe.
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- candesintx
- November 30th, 2007
It is my desire to please the God I serve. It is my desire that my boys will strive to do the same. Casting Crowns has once again expressed the groanings of my heart and spirit in their lyrics of this song, "East to West". I am so gratefully that HE is full of mercy and grace. Where would I be without that? Thank you Lord, for all the second chances You give me and others who believe.
May be it's silly and may be it's wise, but I have already started praying for the wives my sons will someday marry. I pray that they are women of character who love Jesus more than anything else. I pray for strong women that will come alongside my sons in the journey, ones that will be encouraging and not ones who tear down but build up. I pray that my sons will be men of courage, and honor, bringing glory to God.
Who needs money when you can have this?
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- candesintx
- September 24th, 2007
distressed
The video perfectly illustrates the struggle I've been going through. I'm not necessarily doing bad things but I'm still torn away from the presence of God by simply trying to take care of my family.
There never seems to be enough hours in the day. It pains me that I put Him last and MAY BE just may be I give him 10 minutes before I go to bed before I drift off to sleep. My spirit so desires to be with Him.
I've been trying to make this family management work in my own strength and I am failing miserably. I go to church every Sunday. My husband and I host a bible study in our home and I'm involved in a women's bible study group that meets every other week. IN all of that, I am still far away from His presence.
What a shame.
I want to do it all and I can't. Not in my strength. I am so thankful He doesn't give up on me.
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- candesintx
- August 22nd, 2007
crazy
Brownies from Heaven
Everything happens for a reason, or so the saying goes. This was a typical morning in our household today. Todd and I woke up late and we were running behind schedule. My stress levels automatically kick in to gear and soon I am one big barking-orders-to-my-toddler-grump!
8:15 am We are finally pulling out of the drive way, being careful not to run over Todd like I almost did the other day or two ago. *blush* I drop off Tucker in his day care class room but he wants me to sit with him while he eats. I’d love to but then he’d want me to stay more.
I still have to drop off Carsen in his class room when one of Carsen’s teachers pokes her head into the room saying she’s being sent home. She’s sick and not feeling well. Just then Tucker’s teacher pipes in “You think they’ll send me home? Melissa had it coming out both ends.”
PERFECT – and I wonder why my son started having watery and yellow discharge from his eyes. I finally peel Tucker off of me and make my way to Carsen’s room and just who do I hand my son over to? Yep, the lady who poked her head in AND and she’s kissing Carsen’s head.
After saying a few quick prayers for my children’s health I leave for work… later than I wanted but I’m on the road.
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