Faith Factor

4th of July

2009-06-30T05:46:00.000-07:00

Well, it fastly approaching. I can't wait I will be on vacation the following week. I love this holiday because its when my son Eli was born. So to wish him an early Happy Birthday and I love you son. But going to sister-n-laws this Saturday to celebrate with family and friends and shoot off some fireworks, eat, swim, play horseshoes, watch all the little ones have fun, fun, fun. What are you doing this 4th of July??? God Bless.

God is Good!

2009-06-25T07:01:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share this. I have bible verses on desk that help strengthen me throughout the day, well, I got a message from a co-worker that sits at my desk on 3rd shift that he has been inspired with these that he is going to give God another chance. I know the way that sounds, but that was the words. The one verse that stuck out is John 10:10 which most of you know, "The thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My God purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." You never know what God will use to get to a person's heart. This is awesome this is day 2 for great morning surprises that will make my day go great.

Blogging a thing of the past.

2009-06-25T06:01:00.000-07:00

I have noticed lately that most bloggers aren't blogging anymore, myself included. I have no found Facebook and love it. Just wondering is blogging a thing of the past. You tell me.

Parting of the Red Sea

2009-06-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

Ok this is a little lengthy, but I love history I thought this was very interesting. Someone at work sent this to me.
Subject: The Red Sea

PARTING OF THE RED SEA :

Chariot Wheels found at the bottom of the Red Sea

You will be surprised to see proof of Pharaoh's chariot and bones of horses and men found in the Red Sea . Evidence of the crossing of the Red Sea , Pharaoh's drowned army.

Confirmation of the actual Exodus route has come from divers finding coral-encrusted bones and chariot remains in the Gulf of Aqaba . ONE of the most dramatic records of Divine intervention in history is the account of the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt .

The subsequent drowning of the entire Egyptian army in the Red Sea was not an insignificant event, and confirmation of this event is compelling evidence that the Biblical narrative is truly authentic. Over the years, many divers have searched the Gulf of Suez in vain for artifacts to verify the Biblical account. But carefully following the Biblical and historical records of the Exodus brings you to Nuweiba, a large beach in the Gulf of Aqaba , as Ron Wyatt discovered in 1978.

Repeated dives in depths ranging from 60 to 200 feet deep (18m to 60m), over a stretch of almost 2.5 km, has shown that the chariot parts are scattered across the sea bed. Artifacts found include wheels, chariot bodies, as well as human and horse bones. Divers have located on the Saudi coastline opposite Nuweiba as well.

Since 1987, Ron Wyatt found three four-spoke gilded chariot wheels. Coral does not grow on gold hence the shape has remained very distinct, although the wood inside the gold veneer has disintegrated making them too fragile to move.

The hope for future expeditions is to explore the deeper waters with remote cameras or mini-subs. Mute witness to the miracle of the crossing of the Red Sea by the Hebrews 3,500 years ago. Found with a metal detector, Coral-encrusted chariot wheel, filmed off the Saudi coastline,
matches chariot wheels found in Tutankhamen's tomb.

Mineralized bone, one of many found at the crossing site (above center). This one tested by the Department of Osteology at Stockholm University , was found to be a human femur, from the right leg of a 165-170cm tall man. It is essentially 'fossilized, ' i.e., replaced by minerals and coral, hence cannot be dated by radiocarbon methods, although this specimen was obviously from antiquity.. Chariot wheel and axle covered with coral and up-ended. Exodus 14:25 'And took off their chariot wheels, that they drove them heavily...'

Solomon's memorial pillars.
When Ron Wyatt first visited Nuweiba in 1978, he found a Phoenician style column lying in the water. Unfortunately the inscriptions had been eroded away, hence the column's importance was not understood until 1984 when a second granite column was found on the Saudi coastline opposite -- identical to the first except on this one the inscription was still intact!

In Phoenician letters (Archaic Hebrew), it contained the words: Mizraim (Egypt); Solomon; Edom ; death; Pharaoh; Moses; and Yahweh, indicating that King Solomon had set up these columns as a memorial to the miracle of the crossing of the sea. Saudi Arabia does not admit tourists, and perhaps fearing unauthorized visitors, the Saudi Authorities have since removed this column, and replaced it with a flag marker where it once stood.

How deep is the water?
The Gulf of Aqaba is very deep, in places over a mile (1,600m) deep. Even with the sea dried up, walking across would be difficult due to the steep grade down the sides. But, there is one spot where if the water were removed it would be an easy descent for people and animals. This is the line between Nuweiba and the opposite shore in Saudi Arabia .

Depth-sounding expeditions have revealed a smooth, gentle slope descending from Nuweiba out into the Gulf. This shows up almost like a pathway on depth-recording equipment, confirming it's Biblical description, '...a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters.' (Isaiah 43:16)

The Bible writers frequently refer to the miracle of the Red Sea crossing, for it was an event which finds no equal in history. The Hebrew prophets describe the sea at the crossing site as '...the waters of the great deep...the depths of the sea...' (Isaiah 51:10)

Knowing the exact spot to which the Bible writers were referring, what is the depth there? The distance between Nuweiba and where artifacts have been found on Saudi coast is about 18km (11 miles).

Along this line, the deepest point is about 800m (2,600 feet). No wonder that inspired writers of the Bible described it as the mighty waters. And no wonder that not a single Egyptian survived when the water collapsed in upon them. (Above NUWEIBA BEACH- the spot where the crossing began)
God's Word once again confirmed!

you can see some pictures at http://www.arkdiscovery.com/red_sea_crossing.htm

Happy Father's Day!!!

2009-06-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

Wishing ALL the great Dad's out there Happy Father's Day, especially my Daddy. I love you daddy. I will always be your little girl no matter what. Eskimo kisses to you.

Facebook

2009-06-10T09:07:00.000-07:00

OK I finally got signed up on facebook. I'm not sure about it yet. But it seemed fun and am excited about it. Seems to be a bunch of just random stuff. I like that. So everyone have a great day, and see most of you at church tonight.

Catch of the Day!

2009-06-08T06:54:00.001-07:00

We had our 1st annual fishing tournament Saturday, put on by our great men's ministry. It was a day of food, fun, fishing, and not in that order. It was great fellowship for everyone. We all had a blast. Thanks to Jack and Randy for finding this place, it was amazing.
But the catch of the day was not a fish but as you see in the picture, Nathan Upton killed this water moccasin on the spill way with a rock. There were two but he could only get to this one. I took this for his mother so she could see what great hunter he was. Who needs gun, shovel, hoe, when you have a big rock!

Happy Birthday!!!!

2009-06-05T08:20:00.000-07:00

To the most wonderful man in the world my best friend, Tony Maxwell. Happy Birthday Sweetie! I LOVE YOU. Have a great day on your ride to Hot Springs!

2 of my favorite fella's

2009-06-05T06:00:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to share a photo of Eli and my great-newphew Aiden. This was taken last night on the trampoline. Aiden sure does love his cousin Eli. We say Eli's name and Aiden perks up and starts looking for him. Aiden is also in the Fort Smith Area Baby Pageant. He is so far by the points first place in his division. (10-12 mths old).

Baby explosion

2009-06-04T05:58:00.001-07:00

OK, I just wanted to comment on several women in our church who are expecting. Its amazing and awesome. God is giving these parents a very special gift and I know they ALL will be great parents, some already are and the others this will be their first. Babies are so great, they can make a person feel so good, by just holding their tiny bodies against yours knowing that some day this child is going to be an adult and what will they be. Knowing some of these parents these children will be the next generation of God Warriors. Congrats to all the parents expecting. We may have to expand our nursery! :)

Healing

2009-06-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

I am so tired of doctors and having to tell them every appointment the same thing that has been wrong from day one. I always tell them that they can say what they want but I know who my True Physician is. Jesus Christ. Of course I do get the rolling eyes and occassional "if that seems to help good" I can't believe that some doctors, but there are some that do believe, wouldn't want their pateint whole healed and healthy, but I guess they would be without a job if everyone believed that. Sorry for ranting so, its just I have to go get my shot today for the devil's arthritis and I am not happy, but I know and am still believing in MY HEALING. It is MINE and I AM TAKING IT. I love stepping on the devil's so called joy of hurting people. It's great. Have a great everyone.

Tough Love

2009-06-01T12:08:00.000-07:00

Hey hope everyone had a great weekend. Just wanted to touch on something I took Eli to the Castle in Muskogee yesterday and we had a blast. The Castle is a renissance fair. Well, I had Eli arrested. It was so fun, they come and get them and they literally get everyone's attention around and read off these "charges" and haul them to jail. They asked me what lesson I wanted him to learn and told them that Mom is #1 and always will be. To get out of jail he had to sing "I'm a Little Tea Pot" in front of a crowd. Tough love is well, funny.

Congrats Dr. Martha Dodson

2009-05-27T11:13:00.000-07:00

I wanted to congraulate my sister-in-law Martha Dodson on her new degree, a doctorate. She is a principal in Paris and just earned this degree. We are very proud of her and the very hard work she has done to accomplish this. She is the first Doctor in the family. I feel strange calling her doctor. I have now deemed her the nickname of Double D. Again Congrats Martha, we love you.

Origins of the Red Poppies sold during Memorial Day

2009-05-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael replied with her own poem:

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.

She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy" Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.
Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.

Free Ice Cream

2009-05-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

Not a joke Wal-mart is giving away free ice cream on May 30th. Finally WAL-MART doing something for the consumer…go to:

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/food-center-ice-cream.aspx

So go to website for more info and enjoy free ice cream.

Changes are good!

2009-05-20T05:13:00.000-07:00

We are going through major overhaul where I work at. (USA Truck) They are implementing a new strategy to get drivers home more often and to have them haul in the same lanes(same customers). Of course we have the ones that have been here since the company started and thinks things are good the way they are. I am liking the change and I look at this way, I still have a job to come to. Granted I don't like moving desk every 3 mths but they have ensured us that this is the last major change we do for a long while. My hrs are even going to change which I am excited about. I will be getting off earlier, but I will have to be here before the chickens even wake up. Again I think change is good. It keeps the monotony of this job exciting. I pray everyone have a Blessed week and weekend.

Weekend

2009-05-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

I really have nothing much to say today but that I had a good weekend. I got 3-day weekend, and it was great. I and Tony went to a few yard sales on 71 and took Eli and Sydney out for dinner. Finally got to mow the lawn yesterday. My 5 mth old niece that is in Children's Hospital in Little Rock, may get to go home today. God is great. Everyone have a great Blessed week!

Happy Mother's Day!!!!!

2009-05-08T09:33:00.001-07:00

Wishing all the mothers's out there a HAPPY AND BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!

LWCC RIVER VALLEY TODDLERS

2009-05-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

I made it to church last night finally after a week of "bad medicine". I didn't realize how drained I had become without my church family. I had to teach the toddlers, which makes my whole week when I do. They are so full of life and love. I just want to let everyone know that LWCC River Valley has the best toddlers I know. They are very receptive of everything you teach. I love them sooooo much. I just wanted the parents and our pastors to know what a joy and honor it is to be placed in such position of teaching God's next spirit filled warriors. As a church we need to pray for our children daily or even more because they are growing up in such a fast paced, materialistic world. We need to keep them lifted up in following in God's steps. It just galls me to see what satan is doing to our nations children. We need to STAND UP and fight for what God has put in our possession to teach, to love, to cherish, OUR CHILDREN.

God's Memo

2009-05-04T06:38:00.000-07:00

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

This is God. Today I will be handling
All of your problems for you. I do Not
need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you.

P.S. And, remember..
If life happens to deliver a situation to you
that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to
resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD
(something for God to do) box. I will get to it in
MY TIME. All situations will be resolved, but
in My time, not yours

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not
hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus
on all the wonderful things that are present in
your life now.

Should you decide to send this to a friend;
Thank you. You may have touched their life
in ways you will never know!

Now, you have a nice day.

God

God has seen you struggling,
God says it's over.
A blessing is coming your way.

I was sent this e-mail this morning. I wanted to pass it along.

The Riches

2009-04-30T05:49:00.000-07:00

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. " Matthew 6:33, NLT. OK I get Air 1 bible verse of the day and this was on there yesterday. I have read this verse over and over and heard preached over an over, but never got a revelation like I did this morning. I was passing a church bulletin board this morning and it actually had something serious on it-"Thank God for what you have-Trust God for what you need!" How many times as Christians do we forget to TRUST in God for EVERY NEED??? I know to trust in God, but this morning "I KNOW TO TRUST IN GOD FOR EVERY NEED." Talk about getting slapped upside the head. I felt like I was in a V-8 commercial. I got hit hard.

Ghost of Blogger's Past

2009-04-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

OK, I have went to several people's blogs today and I have noticed that I am not the only one who has been slipping on the blogging lately. What does this mean? Are we truly too busy in this day and time, are we having trouble finding things to write about or are we just plain not doing it????? What's your thoughts?

Origins of Easter Eggs

2009-04-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

I was very curious yesterday of "Why we associate eggs with Easter?" So I found this article this afternoon and here is why.
Eggs are traditionally connected with rebirth, rejuvenation and immortality. This is why they are often associated with Easter. On a more practical level? In the early Christian calendar eggs were forbidden during Lent. This made them bountiful and exciting forty days later. Easter eggs are sometimes decorated with bright colors to honor this celebration. Russian pysanki is one of the most elaborate forms. Conversely, the abstinence of eggs is associated with Lent.

"Eggs were colored, blessed, exchanged and eaten as part of the rites of spring long before Christian times. Even the earliest civilizations held springtime festivals to welcome the sun's rising from its long winter sleep. They thought of the sun's return from darkness as an annual miracle and regarded the egg as a natural wonder and a proof of the renewal of life. As Christianity spread, the egg was adopted as a symbol of Christ's Resurrection from the tomb. For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by the church during Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter. In Slavic countries, baskets of food including eggs are traditionally taken to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday or before the Easter midnight Mass, then taken home for a part of Easter breakfast. People in central European countries have a long tradition of elaborately decorated Easter eggs. Polish, Slavic and Ukrainian people create amazingly intricate designs on the eggs. They draw lines with a wax pencil or stylus, dip the egg in color and repeat the process many times to make true works of art. Every dot and line in the pattern has a meaning. Yugoslavian Easter eggs bear the initials "XV" for "Christ is Risen," a traditional Easter greeting. The Russians, during the reign of the tsars, celebrated Easter much more elaborately than Christmas, with Easter breads and other special foods and quantities of decorated eggs given as gifts. The Russian royal family carried the custom to great lengths, giving exquisitely detailed jeweled eggs made by goldsmith Carl Faberge from the 1880's until 1917.

In Germany and other countries of central Europe, eggs that go into Easter foods are not broken, but emptied out. The empty shells are painted and decorated with bits of lace, cloth or ribbon, then hung with ribbons on an evergreen or small leafless tree. On the third Sunday before Easter, Moravian village girls used to carry a tree decorated with eggshells and flowers from house to house for good luck. The eggshell tree is one of several Easter Traditions carried to America by German settlers especially those who became known as Pennsylvania Dutch. They also brought the fable that the Easter bunny delivered colored eggs for good children. Easter is an especially happy time for children and many Easter customs are for their enjoyment. Hunting Easter eggs hidden around the house or yard is a universal custom and so are egg-rolling contests."
---Easter eggs, American Egg Board

"Because the use of eggs was forbidden during Lent, they were brought to the table on Easter Day, coloured red to symbolize the Easter joy. This custom is found not only in the Latin but also in the Oriental Churches. The symbolic meaning of a new creation of mankind by Jesus risen from the dead was probably an invention of later times. The custom may have its origin in paganism, for a great many pagan customs, celebrating the return of spring, gravitated to Easter. The egg is the emblem of the germinating life of early spring. Easter eggs, the children are told, come from Rome with the bells which on Thursday go to Rome and return Saturday morning. The sponsors in some countries give Easter eggs to their god-children. Coloured eggs are used by children at Easter in a sort of game which consists in testing the strength of the shells (Kraus, Real-Encyklop die, s. v. Ei). Both coloured and uncoloured eggs are used in some parts of the United States for this game, known as "egg-picking". Another practice is the "egg-rolling" by children on Easter Monday on the lawn of the White House in Washington."

I thought this was very interesting. I hope you do to.

Rebirth

2009-04-06T11:24:00.001-07:00

I am so happy Spring is here. This is my favorite time of year. This is the time of year when we really can see God's beautiful creation at its finest. The rebirth of plants, trees, flowers, even animals. Only God could make such beauty. Imagine, if you can, could you have come up with the radiant rose on your own or the majestic oak tree, that blooms those gorgeous green leaves that change colors. I think not. It takes a mind that goes way beyond ours to come up with the beauty that we see around us. Oh yeah, I also like spring because its the best time for kayaking, hiking, and camping. So what's your favorite time of the year?

Drugged

2009-04-03T12:17:00.000-07:00

OK now my brother sent me somehting I wanted to share.

Holy Humor

2009-04-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Tony sent me these this morning and I just had to post them.

A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, 'I know what the Bible means!His father smiled and replied, 'What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means? The son replied, 'I do know!'Okay,' said his father. 'What does the Bible mean?' That's easy, Daddy...' the young boy replied excitedly,' It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.'
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There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. Is there anything breakable in here?' asked the postal clerk. 'Only the Ten Commandments..' answered the lady.
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'Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, 'Good morning, Lord,' and there are those who wake up in the morning and say , 'Good Lord, it's morning.'
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A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: 'I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.'When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note 'I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.'\
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There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: 'I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets.'
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While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The ow ner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... 'Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.'
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A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, 'Boys and girls, what do we know about God?' A hand shot up in the air. 'He is an artist!' said the kindergarten boy.'Really? How do you know?' the teacher asked. the boy answered.'You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... '
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A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. 'Reverend,' said the young man, 'I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.'The minister chuckled, 'I know what you mean. It's the same in my business.'
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People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.
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Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about.
The daughter answered, 'Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt.' Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed. Later in the day, the pastor stopped by for tea and the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about He said 'Be not afraid, thy comforter is coming.'
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The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at the last minute The substitute wanted to know what to play. Here's a copy of the service,' he said impatiently. 'But, you'll have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the finances.'During the service, the minister paused and said, 'Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please stand up. 'At that moment, the substitute organist played 'The Star Spangled Banner.'And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
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Give me a sense of humor, Lord,

Give me the grace to see a joke,

To get some humor out of life,

And pass it on to other folk.

God is a Great God-All the time

2009-03-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

OK, I don't know how many of you knew, but satan really attacked our family last week. First Tony and I were real sick with some kind of virus, then our great newphew was born 4 weeks early and was put in NICU due to pneumonia and lungs underdelveloped, and Tony's cousin who he is real close too like a sister was put in hospital for losing blood and doctor's could not find out why. OK now the awesome God part. Of course we were healed quickly. The baby (Bryant Carson Collingsworth) we got word yesterday he is doing great and may go home sooner than they predicted. Now the most awesomest news, Jackie(Tony's cousin) they found out that she had no bone marrow that is was just gel. They ran several tests and we got the call last night that she has a very rare disease called Hairy Cell Leukemia, which is cureable with just a few chemo treatments. Ok I am crying with joy tears right now. satan comes to steal kill and detroy, God comes in gives life and to give it more abundantly.

"Too deep but needed to say"

2009-03-17T14:42:00.000-07:00

OK we had this great pep talk the other morning at our pep rally at work. It was about "Wilson". I hope some of you have seen the movie "Castaway". Wilson was the supporting actor in this movie and a great job he did. Anyway, we talked about the fear of the media bringing fear and hopelessness to people that listens to them. "Wilson" was OUR supporting actor in the pep rally. When Tom Hanks kicks him in the ocean and then loses him later in the movie, FEAR kicked in on him. So my point is "DON'T listen to man, only to God". The media is trying, and succeeding in some lives, to bring hopelessness, but perseverance and fervent prayer we can get through anything. I know this is deep, but it has been on mind a lot lately. We as Christians not only need to have hope but spread it to keep fear away from all others around us. "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us." "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind."

Busy Weekend

2009-03-02T11:56:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone, hope all fellow bloggers had a great weekend. I sure did even though extremely busy. Run down on wknd. Friday night niece's baby shower(somehow became the host, not sure since I just showed up to take pictures). Saturday my step-mom's 60th birthday (again was asked to be host, good thing I talk talk in front of people).Sunday Bass Pro Shop in Tulsa, ohhhh yeahhhh! It's annual fishing classic and I finally found my pink camo soft tackle box and I got some more lures. I love fishing. Tony bought 1 lure and 3 pair of shorts. OK what is wrong with this, I bought no clothes. Then went to eat Los Cabos restaurant which is very good. How was your weekend?
website for pink camo tackle box if anyone is interested.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?searchOption=products&hvarSearchString=pink+camo+tackle+box&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=TOP_SEARCH_GO

Family

2009-02-23T13:58:00.000-08:00

OK I know your not suppose to brag, but I am going to about my great-nephew Manning pictured here with Eli. He is sooooooo cute and I love him so much. He is named for the Manning brothers of football fame and yes his daddy is a coach in Van Buren middle school. But all Manning has to do is flash those baby blues and I melt and will do just about whatever he wants to do, especially playing on the trampoline with Aunt Belinda. He loves his cousin Eli they always have good time together. OK enough bragging everyone have a good day, but get ready I have another great nephew on the way should be here in April, his name is Bryant.

LWCC Youth

2009-02-17T11:19:00.000-08:00

Something I forgot to mention on my last blog, is a great big THANK YOU to the youth at our church. They did a great job on serving the food and drinks at our valentine's banquet.
I have to say the Hunter and Nathan did very good at keeping our tables filled with drinks and the clearing of dishes.
ALL the youth worked very hard. Again THANKS TO ALL THE YOUTH.

Valentine's Banquet

2009-02-16T14:39:00.000-08:00

Ok I know several that read my blog went to the church's valentine mystery dinner banquet. I had a great time. It's so much fun to dress up and just have fun. What's great is that we can do it without all the worldly things that usually people have like wine, champagne or just any kind of drink. We can have fun just being ourselves, and that's what it's all about. We as Christians need to show the world that we do not need to compromise. And thanks to our pastors for a wonderful time, also to Marge and Arnie, and the wonderful story about the Eel Pout Festival.

My Beloved Husband

2009-02-11T13:59:00.000-08:00

I just want to brag on my most wonderful and thoughtful husband that God Blessed me with. Above are some beautiful flowers that he not only hand picked out for me, but hand delivered them to me at my workplace for our anniversary. He is always surprising me. I love it and him. I know God Blessed me with this man, because I never knew what love was until God came into our marriage. I and Tony are best friends, we do everything together. Thank You Father God for such a beautiful person as Tony.

GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

2009-02-09T14:52:00.000-08:00

I and Tony had a great time this past couple of days, but our plans did get changed. Devil's Den called us the day before we were to leave to tell us that our reservations had been cancelled due to no electricity. So we went to Bell Italia to dinner on Wednesday night and decided to go to Lake Tenkiller which was awesome. We seen 6 deer, a red fox, 2 loons, 2 wild cats, and I guess the parks home dog which made his way around to every cabin. which the picture above is from our cabin one evening. It was beautiful. We are going back soon to try there scuba diving park out.

Anniversaries

2009-02-02T07:34:00.000-08:00

I and Tony on are going to be celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary and I am sooooo excited. The reason is, because so many people told us that it wouldn't because of the circumstances that we were married under. But and I mean a BIG but, they did not count on God stepping into the situation. We were married February 04, 1990 and God entered our marriage Sept of 1990. Yes we have had our rolloacoaster ride in marriage like any other couple, but God ALWAYS seen us through. I am happier and more in love with Tony now than I ever have been, its great and awesome. We are best friends and we do alot together. We are rarely apart. I love him sooooo much that I can't imagine my life without him. We are going to Devil's Den and rented one of cabins for 3 days. Going hike, fish, hike some more and fish some more. We may take our kayaks with us to take out on the big pond they have. Everyone have Blessed week.

Oh what a weekend!

2009-01-26T08:44:00.000-08:00

OK I told everyone Friday that we were going to Devil's Den and we did, and always it was beautiful. We went hiking on the Fossil Flats trail which is awesome because once you to the flats several rocks have these fossils in them. They are everywhere. Also Tony found this turquoise plastic clothes pin, and he said, "See even the Indians used clothes and in turquoise". I wonder about him sometimes. Then we came upon a tree that had a red bandanna on it and again Tony said see its an Indian tree. All in all it was a great hike.
We then decided to go to Lake Ft. Smith for the first time since they redone it and it was gorgeous. The visitor's center was done very well. like a mini museuem. Their campsites are very clean and well proportioned. They also have this lodge that sleeps 32 people and its huge.
Everyone have a great and Blessed week.

THIF

2009-01-23T12:22:00.000-08:00

I really love Fridays. It's the ending of a week and the beginning of the weekend. God really knew what his people needed when He put it in someones head to have 2 days off.
Just wondering does anyone have any big plans for this weekend?
I and Tony are going to go hiking at Devil's Den. I really love that place. It really shows a lot of God's creation and many aspects, from the trees, the rocks, the caves, the crevices, to the wonderful wildlife.
I love God's great outdoors.

ALIVE!!!!!

2009-01-21T09:04:00.000-08:00

I meant to write this Monday but have been extremely busy at work and home. We had this ministry at our church on Sunday named Shekinah Glory and it was amazing. The energy, the anointing, the Glory of God all over our church.
My mother-in-law was slain in the Spirit for the 1st time, my son also slain has been very different in a great way, but now my husband Tony who was saying to himself I'm not going down, went down and not only but when we left church and went to Braum's he became drunk in the Spirit and was hilarious watching him trying to order a milk shake that ended up being one their blizzard's, and it continued till 1am in the morning. I myself have never felt more alive and wanting so much more of God. I can't wait to go to see what is in store tonight at church.

Jesus is coming.

2009-01-14T12:19:00.000-08:00

We all have struggles, we all have had a loss, and we have all had some type of disappointments. The one true thing we can count on is that Jesus is faithful and IS coming back soon. Satan has been really working hard in my place of work and some in my personal life. So I have taken that as something is going to happen soon that is great, because when the devil starts giving you trials, God steps in and gives you Blessings. We have the greatest gift in Jesus, I pray daily for my loved ones, friends, and co-workers to experience the joy, love, and freedom that God gives us. He is so great and He is coming soon.

God is in my workplace

2009-01-13T09:22:00.001-08:00

I just heard something very disturbing in my workplace today. One of the drivers told a dispatcher that God has got His upon him, but then the dispatcher in turn told him that God doesn't work for USA Truck. That saddened me very much in my spirit, because I know that my God does work with me daily, if he didn't no way that I could make it here in this type of business. This is a very hard unstable business to be in right now with the economy and the only reason I am still here is because of God. I pray daily for my co-workers and my place of business to be a striving place in this economy, and that has worked.
I started praying at the beginning of the year that God would open doors to new customers for us and He has. So to say that God does not work at USA Truck is very wrong. Does God work with you daily?

Happy New Year!!!!!!

2009-01-07T09:49:00.001-08:00

Sorry its been awhile since last blog, these crazy holidays. I love the Christmas holidays but they sure do take a lot out of person. Hope everyone is well and had a great holiday season. Nothing special but to wish all my fellow bloggers out there a very BLESSED and Happy New Year. I would like to hear if anyone has any special new years resolutions for this upcoming year. Mine are simple, just to get into better shape and to spend more time with my wonderful most awesome God. Everyone again HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

Christmas Trivia #9

2008-12-24T09:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry Jake correct answer for 1. medication, 2. The Chipmunk Song, the Chipmonks(Alvin,Simon,Theodore)

OK today's the last of the trivia.
1. In Charles Dickens 1934 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” “Scrooge” What was the name of Scrooges first boss?

2.In Victorian times, most Londoners would have been familiar with the "goose club". What was it?

I pray everyone and your families have a very Merry CHRISTmas and Blessed New Year!!!!!!!!

Christmas Trivia #8

2008-12-23T06:28:00.000-08:00

Answers for yesterdays trivia--bumble and Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897 http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/

Today's trivia
1. In the song "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer" what did Grandma go to get?
2. Ross Bagdasarian created a Christmas phenomenon in 1981when he sped up the voices on a cassette tape and created a new hit sensation. What song was the debut entry for this group, and who are they?

Christmas Trivia #6 & #7

2008-12-22T12:06:00.000-08:00

Answers for #5 are An Angel 2nd class and the tradition of a placing a decorated tree in the White House began in 1889 on Christmas morning during the Presidency of Benjamin Harrison. What began as a family gathering has become a national tradition. The First Lady selects a theme and taps the talents of American artisans, who give life to the idea.

#6 Trivia
1. In the 1964 animated drama “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, how many cents does Lucy charge for her psychiatric services?

2.What parade was first held January 1, 1886 and is still enjoyed by over a million spectators every year?

#7 Trivia
1. In the 1964 stop motion tale “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” What does Yukon call the abominable snowman?

2. What publication was responding to a little girl’s letter about Santa Claus?

Answers to #6 are 5 cents and The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Ca.

Christmas Trivia #5

2008-12-20T11:44:00.000-08:00

Answers for yesterday are 1.Alvin, Simon, Theodore. 2.Alice

Here's the next questions.

1.In the 1946 drama “It’s a Wonderful Life”, what kind of spirit is Clarence?

2.What year did the White House (USA) first have a ’National Christmas Tree’ and whose job was it to trim (decorate) it?

Gold Wrapping Paper

2008-12-19T11:52:00.000-08:00

I received this from my husband today and just had to share it.

Gold Wrapping Paper

I received this from a friend who had a choice to make. It said that I had a choice to make too.
I've chosen. Now it's your turn to choose.

The story goes that some time ago a mother punished her five year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and she became even more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.

Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her mother the next morning and then said, 'This is for you, Momma.'

The mother was embarrassed by her earlier over reaction, but her anger flared again when she opened the box and found it was empty.. She spoke to her daughter in a harsh manner, 'Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's supposed to be something inside the package?'

She had tears in her eyes and said, 'Oh, Momma, it's not empty! I blew kisses into it until it was full..'

The mother was crushed. She fell on her knees and put her arms around her little girl, and she begged her forgiveness for her thoughtless anger.

An accident took the life of the child only a short time later, and it is told that the mother kept that gold box by her bed for all the years of her life.

Whenever she was discouraged or faced difficult problems she would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.

In a very real sense, each of us, as human beings, have been given a Golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and GOD. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.

Friends are like angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

Christmas Trivia #4

2008-12-19T05:56:00.000-08:00

Answers for yesterday are: The King of the Mice

The King of the Mice, usually represented with seven heads, leads his troops against the nutcracker's toy soldiers. He loses the battle when Clara, the heroine, stuns him with a shoe.

To the 2nd question is was 7 yrs.

Today's trivia is:
1. What three characters sing "The Chipmunk Song"?
2. In Charles Dickens 1934 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” “Scrooge” who was Scrooge’s fiancee? (What was her name?)

The 1st one should be easy, but I didn't get the 2nd one had to look it up.

Have Blessed Day!!!!!!

Christmas Trivia #4

2008-12-18T09:02:00.000-08:00

Answers for yesterday trivia #3-Cindy Lou Who and A Visit From St. Nicholas"

Today's questions are:
1. In Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker", who is the nutcracker's main enemy?

2.In Charles Dickens 1934 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” “Scrooge” How long was Jacob Marley dead before he visited Ebenezer that night?

Verse of the Day

2008-12-18T05:25:00.000-08:00

I get the verse of the day from Air 1 and I wanted to share today's verse.

12/18/2008

"Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone."
Psalm 33:22, NLT

Isn't it great that all we have to do is put ALL we have in our Lord and He will give us what we need.

Christmas Trivia #3

2008-12-17T14:48:00.003-08:00

OK answers for the previous trivia is Sam and 18 yrs. Here tomorrow's questions today.

1. In the 1966 Dr Seuss’ animated adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” what is the name of the little girl that questioned the Grinch?

2.What was the ORIGINAL name for the poem “Twas the night before Christmas” written by Clement C. Moore in 1822?

OK Jessica lets see those answers.

Christmas Trivia 2

2008-12-17T08:30:00.000-08:00

OK, here's the next trivia questions. Jessica was on the money with yesterday's trivia.

1.In the 1964 stop motion tale “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” what is the name of the snowman that narrates the story voiced by Burl Ives?

2.In Charles Dickens 1934 adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” “Scrooge” How long did Jacob Marley work at his side before his death?

Yesterday's answers were Boris Karloff and "Turbo Man".s
Lets see those answers.

Christmas Trivia

2008-12-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

Someone I know has been sending me a 10 days before Christmas Trivia and I would like to pass it along.

1.In the 1966 Dr Seuss’ animated adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” who provided the voice of the Grinch and the narration?

2.In the 1996 move “Jingle All the Way” what is the action figure that Howard (Arnold Schwarzenegger) looks for?

I will give answers tomorrow with more trivia. If you think you know the answers please let me know.

Christmas Treats

2008-12-11T06:58:00.001-08:00

OK we are having our Christmas luncheon at work and I was looking at all the yummy desserts that some of my prestigious co-workers have made and was very surprised at some of them. ( I mean that in a good way) So I was wondering what are some of your favorite Christmas treats or foods. Mine I would have to say is eggnog, since it only comes out once a year and I have not ventured to try to make my own.

Christmas Survey

2008-12-08T09:37:00.000-08:00

Do you have a real or artificial tree? 1. artificial
2. Do you like eggnog? Love it.
3. Favorite Holiday memory? When a man that my 10 yr old brother was helping came to our house with gifts when we didn't think were getting any. My mom and dad got divorced and we moved to different city, it was the best Christmas ever.
4. Favorite Christmas movie of all time? White Christmas
5. What do you have for dinner at Christmas? Everything, its like eating at Golden Corral.
6. Favorite Christmas song? Do You Hear What I Hear
7. Favorite Christmas treat? Coffee with eggnog
8. Do you put up lights on the outside of your house? No, Tony and Eli does. It's great.
Paste this to your blog; with your own answers of course. This was fun.

Merry CHRISTmas

2008-12-08T09:24:00.000-08:00

I want to wish all my fellow bloggers out there a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. We must not let the secular world take away our reason of celebrating this season. We as Christians must take our stand NOW to not let the media, Hollywood or anyone to tell us that we can't say Merry Christmas. I am making a point this Christmas to say that everyone I can, even in stores to strangers and u would not believe the response I get. There is more of us out there than the media knows, if we would just come together as one as a WHOLE church they would be defeated. So to everyone who reads this have a very Merry CHRISTmas and a BLESSED New Year.

2008-11-12T13:10:00.000-08:00

Well another election has gone and past. We as Christians really need to rally together in one mind and one accord and pray for our new upcoming president. He can become a blood bought son of God if we continue to pray for our nation and leaders. This is our responsibility as a Church Body. We need to pray for wisdom and Godly choices for our nation. We need to continue to pray for President Bush also. He still is our commander in chief till January. May the God of peace be with you all. We are headed to a new season with this upcoming new year. Do not cease from praying. May God Bless you all.

Politics, yuckkkkkkkeeeeee!!!!

2008-09-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

I know our founding fathers are watching from above and shaking their heads in disgust of how the politicians have turned their hard work into mockery. As a politician if you even say the word God as in the one true God, then your against everybody. If only they would wake up listen to the percentage of believers out there, this whole thing would do the biggest flip flop anyone has ever seen. Wonder why God put in His Word, "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:13-15 . Heal their land, amazing isn't it. God speaks, we listen and obey, He acts. See that God 's Word is verbs, which means action, which means He is the Almighty that WILL do what He says. How many politicians do you know that does what they say????? HMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Never be the Same again.

2008-09-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

How do I start, by saying "I've got something all over me and its The Blessing of God". We had one of the most anointed evangelists at our church last night, Jerry Savelle. He was great. He taught on the impartation and then laid hands on every person in our church to impart on us not just his impartation but of all those that had imparted in him. My husband and I will never be the same, never. I will not except the just as it is, but I will and want to excel, increase, prosper, and suceed. So don't just settle, my husband says we will have double the portion. Ha, ha devil.

The Blood

2008-09-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

Good day all! Sorry been so long been very busy. Had to work over the Labor Day weekend, and on Labor Day. Not that bad though I get paid extra, so that's a good thing. Lord has really been dealing a lot lately with me on the Blood of Jesus. You know back in Old testament days when the priest went to the holy of holies he had to be covered with blood. But awesomely enough Jesus is our Blood, would be kinda gross to get our clothes bloody before each church service. Just remember WE are covered by the BLOOD OF CHRIST, so we have no excuses to not to prosperous, healthy, joyful and full of love.

Good Weekend

2008-08-28T09:26:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to write in connection with last blog that one good thing about this month is that one of my "adoptive daughters" is moving to Minnesota. Not that she is moving is good thing but that she is going to a school there. The Maxwell Family wish her all the best and that she will be in our prayers daily. We Love You Whitney!
Several people did send her off good, we had a party for her last weekend and it was great. We swam, we ate, we played games, we ate some more, and most of all we all had some great fellowship. Whitney again we love you and may God Bless You in everything you do.

A Sad August

2008-08-27T14:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry its been so long since my last blog, but a few things has happened since the last one. they I wrote my last blog my father-in-law Ward Keith was put in the hospital. He then went into ICU and on Aug. 09, 2008 he went on to be with Lord. Ward Keith, Jr. was born on Aug. 23rd, 1939. He started the Crawford County Horseman's Assocication, was an avid worker, never took vacations, and was the best grandfather to our son Eli. The most amazing thing was that at his funeral his son Chris Keith sang "Go rest high on the Mountain" and he personalized it to say Dad in some parts of the song. Please keep our family in your prayers through this trying time. Our son has had the hardest time ever realizing that he is not coming back. He was with him everyday of his life. But the Holy Spirit has been good to us in giving us peace and comfort. Thank You Father God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. May God Bless you all.

In Loving Memory of Craig McNelly!!!

2008-08-07T13:17:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been awhile have had a few obstacles lately. I am dedicating this blog to a very very dear friend of my family, Craig McNelly. He was an awesome husband to Carol, the best father to Ben, Becky, Zack, Caleb, and Christianna. He taught Tony and myself alot about our God and what Christianity really is. His final resting place is not in Witchita, KS, but in his new digs up above with our Lord Jesus Christ. As I said in the guest book, this is not good-bye, but "See ya soon my brother". Craig was also the most amazing salesperson for Kirby vacuums. He could sell you one of them even though you really didn't need it. If you are reading this Craig was only 46 yrs old and ready to meet the Lord. I hope you are. James 4:14 "whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. " So on that note, if your not sure, better find a bible!

Tunnel Vision

2008-07-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

OK, I was watching TBN last night and I heard this amazing teenager give the greatest object lesson on tunnel vision. He had everyone in the congregation make a small O with one of their hands take it and put it up to one eye and look through it. Then take it down and look with both eyes. Sad that even as Christians we have tunnel vision where we only see what's in front of us and not what is surrounding us. We have to look at the whole picture. God is amazing just look at everything around us, from the simple things like a tree or the sunset, to the incredible technology that we have now to go any where in the world. So next time your outside look ALL around you, not just what's in front of you. Our God IS an awesome God!

Fun in the Sun

2008-07-17T07:36:00.001-07:00

Last night our church rented the Alma Water Park for the church. Everyone had a great time. I seen people going down the toilet bowl slide that I thought I would never see in a pair shorts. LOL. I pretty sure the adults had more fun than the kids did. Pastor I am so proud to call you my Pastor. Living Word-River Valley is "Definitely not church as usual" and I am so glad its not.

Perspectives

2008-07-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

Well another weekend goes by and it was another busy one. I had to work, but Tony worked harder and it was more beneficial. He got to work in and around God's house. He came home exhausted but exilerated. We had a work day at our church and from what I hear it was great. Alot was accomplished. Go Ministries came and helped out with it also. Thanks to all for making our church a great place to be. Thanks to our Pastors Kevin and Susan Fletcher for a vision.

2008-07-10T14:26:00.000-07:00

God is so great. Only God can make the beauty that surrounds us daily. Have you ever really looked at a butterfly. What an amazing creature! Now think about this, that very beautiful creature that you see before you it took an awesome journey to get that point. I know, I know some of you are thinking DUHHHH, its a caterpillar then Poof!!, its a butterfly, but it goes through a tremendous transformation. Just as Christians take that same transformation. We start out as caterpillars(Sinners), then we go into a cocoon(living of the world), then we transform into a beautiful creature(asking Jesus into our hearts). I don't know about you but I love being this beautiful creature that God has turned me into. I will never go back to my old life. I love people saying to me why are you so joyful. I can gladly say, "It's not me, it's Jesus." So next time you see a butterfly, think about the transformation you have been through or if you don't know Jesus Christ, just open the Holy Bible and read and you can transform into beautiful creature. We all have to take that journey of our FREE WILL and choose, don't choose wrongly, CHOOSE LIFE-CHOOSE CHRIST.