A Proud Moment...

Last night, I was having a conversation with my dad.  He was raised Catholic, but isn't practicing.  I do know in my heart that he is a believer in Jesus's existence.  So, he tells me about a moment he recently had with his new girlfriend.  She asks him if he wants to go to church with her and he explains his background.  He mentions that he isn't opposed to it and that he might be willing to give it a chance.  Now, here's the proud moment.  He says, "My daughter and her family are very spiritual.  They raise my grandson that way as well.  They like to go to church and my grandson goes to a Christian school."  Again, I'm proud.  If my dad here on Earth speaks it as though he is proud, then my Father in Heaven must be gleaming.

Here's a cool picture of what I saw when my hubby, son and I left church this morning.  Makes me happy!

iHeart My Responsibilities For The Lord

It's started.  The time I have invested in building relationships with follower's of Christ has allowed me the opportunity to start ministering about Him.

• Tithing has become more and more a part of my family's life.  Ministries across the globe are seeing a little bit of help and we are humbled to be a part of it.
• My women's group "Bread of Life", will begin feeding the homeless in our hometown every Friday night. 
• I have had the opportunity to minister about strengthening relationships and marriages to women looking for clarity.
• My family continues to diligently work towards reading ALL of GOD's word.

Thank you Lord for answering my prayer of using me to bring others closer to you.

iHeart The Music Played by...

Guitars.  It's pretty amazing how music can flow from its strings.  I guess it all depends on how it is handled by it's owner.  I relate it to life.  Right now, my guitar is playing some pretty extraordinary music.

• Thank you Lord for your blessings for my husband. I love how his relationship with you continues to flourish.
• Thank you Lord for your blessings for my son.  I love how I am the one you entrusted in his growth.
• Thank you Lord for your blessings for my sister T.  I love how she thanked you today for the blessings in her life.
• Thank you Lord for your blessings for my sister S.  I love how she is looking to you during these difficult times.
• Thank you Lord for your blessings in my life.  I love being reminded that I shouldn't sweat the small stuff, but rather enjoy the BIG stuff all around me.  
• Thank you Lord for my blessings tonight.  

iHeart GOD...

ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1
meaning "God", a reference to God's power and might.

ADONAI......Malachi 1:6
meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God.

JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4
a reference to God's divine salvation.

JEHOVAH-MACCADDESHEM.......Exodus 31:13
meaning "The Lord thy sanctifier"

JEHOVAH-ROHI......Psalm 23:1
meaning "The Lord my shepherd"

JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH.......Ezekiel 48:35
meaning "The Lord who is present"

JEHOVAH-RAPHA.........Exodus 15:26
meaning "The Lord our healer"

JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU......Jeremiah 23:6
meaning "The Lord our righteousness"

JEHOVAH-JIREH.........Genesis 22:13-14
meaning "The Lord will provide"

JEHOVAH-NISSI.........Exodus 17:15
meaning "The Lord our banner"

JEHOVAH-SHALOM........Judges 6:24
meaning "The Lord is peace"

JEHOVAH-SABBAOTH......Isaiah 6:1-3
meaning "The Lord of Hosts"

JEHOVAH-GMOLAH........Jeremiah 51:6
meaning "The God of Recompense"

EL-ELYON..............Genesis 14:17-20,Isaiah 14:13-14
meaning "The most high God

EL-ROI................Genesis 16:13
meaning "The strong one who sees"

EL-SHADDAI............Genesis 17:1,Psalm 91:1
meaning "The God of the mountains or God Almighty"

EL-OLAM...............Isaiah 40:28-31
meaning "The everlasting God"

I am trusting that Jehovah Shalom will continue to bring his peace into my heart and my family.

iHeart God's Love Story for Me...

My family and I have always wanted to continually grow with our faith in God. We always seemed to be at different places, connecting every once in a while to at least keep us moving in the same direction. Recently, Michael and I have been reading excerpts of the Bible (chronological order of how the books were written) to ensure that we accurately continue to do God's service out in the world. It's pretty amazing and just beautiful to understand HIS master plan. I'm humbled and in awe!

iHeart Sister Time!

It's nice to have days like today.  The last couple of weeks have been exceptionally busy and I haven't had any time to myself.  I woke up this morning with one thing in mind....SISTER TIME!

Nick and I had a wonderful morning nuzzled in bed, eating oatmeal, and watching Lifetime movies.  (How lucky am I that he is willing to watch chick flicks every once in a while!)  We also had our first bike expedition today.  It was a family bike ride...first time for Nick on a bike ever.  Man...we've deprived him.  No doubt that sports rule our household...he's never really desired bike riding.  But, what a beautiful day it was!  Perfect to go out and have a little fun.  He caught on quickly and I can see him wanting to go on his own sometime soon.  Ugh! :-)

Tina has been asking me to go spend time at her place the last couple of months.  It seems as though I am too busy, and I guess I usually am.  Today was my chance to make today about doing something for me...and her of course.  We had some healthy eating (counting Weight Watcher points) and just chillen on the couch.  She sang some of her new stuff that I hadn't had the opportunity to hear.  Beautiful!  Made me cry!  She really is talented.

We spoke a lot about just everything.  Music, Men, Mah...the 3 M's.  We skyped a little with our sister and little nieces.  Then we did something that made us both emotional.  We pulled up iTunes and experienced some spiritual growth.  Thanks Lord for always reminding the both of us that you are here always, especially when we both need you!

Guess what?!?  My New England Patriots are going to the SuperBowl!