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Monday, March 1, 2010

March Word

Welcome March. Today I could smell spring in the air and breathed it in deeply. Last month, I was excited about the word "adoration" much more than January's word "repent". The funny thing about it, was, that I think I was more convicted this month than the last, because it was brought more to my attention of how very pathetic my act of adoration of the Lord is. Oh how I fall short in adoring Him as I should.
Lots of Bible study this month for me: D.A. Carson Prayer Conference, and Women's Retreat with Susie Larson. SO interesting that as I am learning and focusing on one thing, God is prepping for the next. As I sat with Him this morning it was pretty clear that my word for March should be "ABIDE". I have many verses and thoughts that brought me to this place, but I want my posts here to be straight to the point. I always post more details and much longer posts on my other blog if you are interested its listed on the side in my blog roll.(Hoehnes Family Space)
Otherwise here is the verse I will be focusing on for the month:

Zephaniah 3:17-20

The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.
I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival,
so that you will no longer suffer reproach.
Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors.
And I will save the lame and gather the outcast,
and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.
At that time I will bring you in,
at the time when I gather you together;
for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth,
when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, "
says the Lord."

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

February Word

Hard to believe that January is over already. It was a month that had some pretty frustrating moments and being that my word was "Repent" I was quick to do that and had to do it plenty.
My Saviors hand was always tender in his rebuke and I am thankful. So as I started to ask the Lord, yesterday, what He would have for me in this month of Love, he showed me in my 2 scripture readings this morning. My February word is: ADORATION. It could not be more perfect. My heart has been properly prepared to adore my Lord.
Adoring Him,
C
P.S. I'm not exactly sure of the exact verse(s) I will be working on for memory, but will post when it is firmed up.

February Verse for me:
And they sing the song of Moses,
the servant of God,
and the song of the Lamb, saying,
"Great and amazing are your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations!
Who will not fear,
O Lord,
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed."

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A New Year

A Word for me, from Him booklet.
One is filled,
the other blank.
What will this New Year bring?
Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010!
My word for January is: Repent!
Revelation 2:2-5
"I know your works, your toil and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my names sake, and you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the works you did at first."

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Happy Birthday, Carter!

Carter wanted to go play Laser Tag as a family for his gift this year. He was pumped for his first time playing. There was no one else there, just our family and we had a blast shooting eachother.

His code name was The C-Man.

Then today he had his party with his buddies and we went to the show to see "Where the Wild Things Are". It was an OK movie. But they all had fun.

Then his Grandma made him a Packer colored big cookie for our family party. (we thought about making him eat it outside;) We still haven't converted him to purple and yellow after 10 years of trying.

Miss Tori made him cupcakes that are delicious.

And a big breath to make a birthday wish!

Happy Birthday my sweet boy. We are beyond blessed to have you.
Love, Mom

Streets of Bethlehem

Waiting in line, writing on the walls.

and tables, "What does Christmas mean to you?"

We were greeted by a camel. I think she likes Troy;)

The shepherds were so cool.

"Z" made the perfect Roman Guard.

Carpenters

Pottery

Fine fabrics for sale

Tori looking gorgeous in the fabric they tried to sell her.

"E" too.

Fine spices

Dancing

Doing the laundry on the rocks. (I'm thankful we don't have to do that anymore!)

Basket weaving

The Inn was full. No room for a pregnant girl.

For unto us a child is born. Emmanuel, God with us.

Traveling back to 2009....

He came so that we may have life, only because of his great love.

It was noisy, smelly, and there was lots of people. A lot like the first Christmas, I imagine. So many missed the entry of the King. Praying you wouldn't miss him this Christmas.
Thanks AAC and the people who put this together, it was well done.
Blessings,
C