Coming soon......
Another product review from one of the many stores that CSN has to shop from. They have an amazing selection of stores that sell tons of things. You can shop for bathroom vanities, shoes, baby toys, yoga mats, and much much more. For now check CSN out and Look for my review on a product from one of these stores soon.
Toodles
~LL
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Who is the King of Glory?
The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
Yesterday I sat and watched a live stream of Zac's funeral. It was sad and amazing. Sad because he left behind 3 children and a wife, but amazing because he got to leave this world for a better one. One of healing.I didn't know Zac. But he has changed me.
Different people yesterday stood at his memorial service and said the same thing, "Zac had the same faith before he got cancer as he did after he got got cancer."
In the past I have said/prayed that in the face of tragedy...... my faith would be strong. I have prayed to no matter what ever happens in our life, that I would be able to point to God and give Him the glory. But now I want it to be said of me,"She had the same faith before ____________ as she did during and after."
Zac apparently made the request that his memorial service be lived streamed for people to watch. Technology is amazing. In life and death this man's faith is changing people. He also made the request that the song Hosanna be sung at his memorial service. I see the King of Glory..... is a line from the song that is playing over and over. I sat down this morning to my bible study and the scripture was
Psalm 24.
1 The earth is the Lord 's, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
2 For he laid the earth's foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
3 Who may climb the mountain of the Lord ?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
5 They will receive the Lord 's blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
7 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord , strong and mighty;
the Lord , invincible in battle.
9 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
10 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven's Armies—
he is the King of glory.
As I re-evaluate my level of faith....... God is asking me to define "Who is the King of Glory".
Matthew 16:15
"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"
Bigger than who do we "say" that God is. How do we "live" who God is.
Hosanna
I pray that we never have to face a situation like Zac's. But in the event that our lives would experience such tragedy, I pray that our faith and our lives would reflect a mighty God of everlasting hope.
~LL
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mother's Day
Mother's Day was..... ummm well.....Mother's Day :-) . I woke up yesterday and Hubby was off to church before I got up. The kids woke up like normal (yelling and crying about not wanting to get up). We pulled it all together and got out the door to make it to church. I took a deep breath as we drove down the road. Even thought it was Mother's Day....it was also Sunday. And Sunday mornings at our house aren't always the most joyful morning of the week. (Sad but true :-)
We got to church and I got everyone to the places they belong and then I went into church and this is what I got.
I couldn't help but laugh and cry. I needed a thank you yesterday. And I got one. A BIG one. I have learned that many days are thankless but that doesn't mean that they aren't thankful.
We ended our day with all 6 of us going to see IronMan 2. I had a 2 13 year olds that had to sit in the row in front of us, a 5 year old little boy that asked questions all the way through the movie and a 5 year old little girl that climbed/snuggled all over me the whole time. But it was great! Steven and I were together with our children and that's what really mattered. Family!
So today.....the day after Mother's Day.....I sit in my pj's, unshowered, with a headache from a little one waking me up WAY TO EARLY, half eaten breakfast in front of me, laundry piling up, cleaning calling to be done, and errands that desperately need my attention .......
and I count my blessings.....one little head at a time. Thank you God for trusting me to train these beautiful creations of yours. Thank you for allowing me to be part of their journey. And thank you for making everyday Mother's Day.
We got to church and I got everyone to the places they belong and then I went into church and this is what I got.
I couldn't help but laugh and cry. I needed a thank you yesterday. And I got one. A BIG one. I have learned that many days are thankless but that doesn't mean that they aren't thankful.
We ended our day with all 6 of us going to see IronMan 2. I had a 2 13 year olds that had to sit in the row in front of us, a 5 year old little boy that asked questions all the way through the movie and a 5 year old little girl that climbed/snuggled all over me the whole time. But it was great! Steven and I were together with our children and that's what really mattered. Family!
So today.....the day after Mother's Day.....I sit in my pj's, unshowered, with a headache from a little one waking me up WAY TO EARLY, half eaten breakfast in front of me, laundry piling up, cleaning calling to be done, and errands that desperately need my attention .......
and I count my blessings.....one little head at a time. Thank you God for trusting me to train these beautiful creations of yours. Thank you for allowing me to be part of their journey. And thank you for making everyday Mother's Day.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Black and White
Recently God has laid out in front of me some black and white situations. Situations that the Bible speaks very clearly on and gives very specific examples of. Now I by no means want a theological debate to happen. God knows that I am not smart enough for one of those fights. This is just simply what I have seen in scripture lately and what God is challenging me on. Here are some examples:
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
It doesn't say maybe, you might, you could possibly be destroyed. It says Pride first then comes destruction. Seems pretty black and white to me.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Is homosexuality a sin? Yes. But so is sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, prostitutes,thieves, greedy people, drunkards, slanderers, and swindlers. (Pretty black and white to me.)
Genesis 2:18
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
This one is a little tough for some to swallow. But the question is : Why were women created?
Phillipians 4:19
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus".
This one is pretty clear too. God will supply ALL of your NEEDS. Not all of your wants and desires. But your NEEDS and all of them.
Exodus 20:15
Thou shall not steal.
It doesn't matter how much you want it or need it. You can't have something that doesn't belong to you.
Scripture seems to be pretty black and white on a lot of topics. Why is it that we muddy the waters so? It seems like we have thought about things so much that we have actually confused ourselves. Like when the Bible says that God created everything in 7 days......well guess what....I believe that what He was really trying to say was....."That He created everything in 7 days." Call me immature or ignorant, but I just take the Bible at face value. I believe what it says when I read it.
And truth be told, I don't really care enough about some topics to argue. But the ones that are pretty clear, I am not going to argue about those either. I will just continue on in my little bubble until I get to stand before God and He corrects me. :-)
~LL
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
It doesn't say maybe, you might, you could possibly be destroyed. It says Pride first then comes destruction. Seems pretty black and white to me.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Is homosexuality a sin? Yes. But so is sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, prostitutes,thieves, greedy people, drunkards, slanderers, and swindlers. (Pretty black and white to me.)
Genesis 2:18
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
This one is a little tough for some to swallow. But the question is : Why were women created?
Phillipians 4:19
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus".
This one is pretty clear too. God will supply ALL of your NEEDS. Not all of your wants and desires. But your NEEDS and all of them.
Exodus 20:15
Thou shall not steal.
It doesn't matter how much you want it or need it. You can't have something that doesn't belong to you.
Scripture seems to be pretty black and white on a lot of topics. Why is it that we muddy the waters so? It seems like we have thought about things so much that we have actually confused ourselves. Like when the Bible says that God created everything in 7 days......well guess what....I believe that what He was really trying to say was....."That He created everything in 7 days." Call me immature or ignorant, but I just take the Bible at face value. I believe what it says when I read it.
And truth be told, I don't really care enough about some topics to argue. But the ones that are pretty clear, I am not going to argue about those either. I will just continue on in my little bubble until I get to stand before God and He corrects me. :-)
~LL
Could It Be
It wasn’t worth it to give myself away
They didn’t deserve it but they had all of me
I tried to find myself in someone elses eyes
A broken heart is all they left behind
And now the question that was haunting me
Is somehow comforting
Could it be everything that I was looking for
Could it be everything that I was missing before
Could it be everything that I could want and more
Is only You Lord
Could it be the only one who really satisfies
Was always standing here right before my very eyes
Could it be You my Lord
It felt so perfect I thought I had it all
For a moment and then it all went wrong
Captivated by the all the lies
They used me and left this soul to die
And now the question that was haunting me
Is all I’m holding
Could it be everything that I was looking for
Could it be everything that I was missing before
Could it be everything that I could want and more
Is only You Lord
Could it be the only one who really satisfies
Was always standing here right before my very eyes
Could it be You my Lord
I wanted so bad to be loved and to love
I wanted so bad that I gave myself up
Everything I had it could never be enough
Could it be, could it be you
_______________________
Could It Be By: Anthony Evans and Jason Ingram
I love this song and just thought I would share. I relate to so much of it. I am so thankful for a grace giving God. Who has always loved me even when I couldn't see it. A merciful Savior who planned my life and gave me the free will to live it. A loving God who never left me and always forgives me. And a God who uses all that I have and will go through to glorify Himself if only I will step aside.
~LL
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