Wednesday, February 6, 2008

~ What Kind of Mother Hen are You?? ~

Well, that makes since. I love to paint, draw, sew, crochet, knit, cook, and the list goes on and on......

What type of Mother Hen Are You?
by Montessorimom.com: Educational Resource

Thanks Dawn for the link:

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

~ What I was made for ~

I was made for love
It was the big plan,
for me to love and,
in return, be loved.

He took a star,
shook the twinkles
into my eyes so they
would sparkle bright.

He put the sunrise
in my cheeks so they
would glow with a
rosy fire of life.

He gave me curves
and a winsome smile,
a glossy mane and
berry-stained lips.

He gave me a laugh
and a sense of fun.
He gave me a heart
and so much more.

Then he breathed Life
deep into my being
and called me daughter,
told me to wait for my Prince.

The Prince arrived and
I nailed him to a cross
then turned away and
broke God's heart.

But the Prince woke
three days later and
then cried out my name
over and over with longing.

I finally heard him,
went to him in shame
and knelt in tears of
sorrow and repentance.

God heard my cries and
put my hand in the hand
of the pierced Prince
who kissed it tenderly.

I was made for love
but struggle still in
the Prince's embrace,
like a fish on a line.

The Prince gives me daily
the gift of His perfect love,
He's given me the gift to
spread and show that love.

God calls me to do
that which I was made for,
"Go into the world, daughter,
And be love in the world."

Copyright C Bellis

http://razors-edge-of-insanity.blogspot.com/

And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, (daughter) embraced him, and kissed him.
LUKE 15:20 emphasis added

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

~ The Believers Checklists ~

Here rescently many of you know that I had been fasting and drawing closer to the Lord.  The Lord has revealed many things to me about my life and some changes that need to be made.  Issues that I need to let go and areas that need to be completely healed.

Also, in light of Christ righteousness as believers we are to live a way that sets us apart from this worlds way of doing things.  Here is a list that I stumbled upon that I keep in the front of my bible.  Whenever I am faced with a situation that I cannot choose what to do, I go through this list and answer the questions.  If what I am about to do, watch, or invovle myself in does not line up  with the way these questions should answer, I do not do it.

I have also printed these in larger print and hung them our my home in the hallway where our family center wall is located.  We have a huge calendar with family activities, appointments and dr. appointments on it.  Any pictures the children draw for that week.  Special homework papers that they did, we hang them up to recognize the great effort they took in doing them.  I chose to hang the checklist here so the children can read them and look at them. This way when they are having a hard time making the right decision they have something to go by as well.

I hope you find comfort and answers to your life most perplexing situations.

1. Is it right? 1 John 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

2. Will this bring me near some temptation? Rom. 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

3. Does this give place to the devil? Eph. 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.

4. Is there anything in scripture contrary to it? Isa. 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

5. Am I trusting God or depending in my own strength? Prov. 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

6. Is it doubtful? Rom. 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

7. Will it cause someone to stumble? Rom. 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

8. Does it appear evil to anyone? 1 Ths. 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

9. Would the Lord Jesus Christ do this? 1 Pet. 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Rom. 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

10. Will it please God? John 8:29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

11. Am I trying to impress others with my spirituality? Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, andlaid it, at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

12. Do I hope somebody notices me? Gal. 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

13. Does it edify? 1 Cor. 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

14. Am I being selfish? Phil. 2:3-4 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

15. Am I denying the flesh? Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

16. Am I putting Christ first? Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

17. Is it expedient? 1 Cor. 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

18. Will it bring glory to God? 1 Cor. 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

19. Am I deceiving myself or being deceived? 1 Cor. 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

20. Do I know better? 1 Cor. 8:10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols.

21. Am I searching for an excuse to justify what I want to do? Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

22. Do I have to hide it from anyone? Sneak around? 2 Cor. 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

23. Did I handle the word of God deceitfully? 2 Cor. 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

24. Will this in anyway defile God's body? 1 Cor. 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1Cor. 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

25. Can I sincerely thank God for it? 1 Thess. 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

26. Can I do this in Jesus' name? Col. 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

27. Can I go all the way with it? Col. 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Eccl. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

28. Have I prayed about it? Ps. 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: Phil. 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

29. Will it increase or hinder my prayer life? 1 Pet. 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

30. Am I breaking one commandment in order to keep another? Jer. 48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.

31. What does my pastor think about it? Hebr. 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Hebr. 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

32. What does my church brethren think about it? Prov. 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Prov. 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

33. Would I like to be doing this when Jesus Christ returns? 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

34. How will it appear at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Rom. 14:10-12 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. 1 Cor. 3:11-15 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

unknown author

Monday, February 4, 2008

~ A Beautiful Site ~

I came across this site today and I just had to share it. It spoke volumes to my hearts cry right now. It's as if she read my heart.  Please read the post below that is from her site and then check out her address at the end and enjoy all the rest.

We  (I am ~ Tina) are truly in a time of transition, it is time that we (I ~ Tina) stopped being religious
and started a genuine, intimate relationship with Jesus who is the Way to our Father...

I ~ Tina have been doing this for quite some time. I haven't been religious with God in MANY years. My life made a drastic turn about 4 years ago after my divorce. But her prayer below, I can so relate, it is as if I wrote it.... the Heavenly Father was saying the same thing to my heart.

Monday, February 4, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~ Psalm 139:13-16 ~

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
      you formed me in my mother's womb.
   I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!
      Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
      I worship in adoration—what a creation!
   You know me inside and out,
      you know every bone in my body;
   You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
      how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
   Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
      all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
   The days of my life all prepared
      before I'd even lived one day.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Isn't that so beautifully written.  Being that I am pregant again, number 8 (living). I just love these verses.

I thank you, High God -- You're Breathtaking!!

Our God, is so breathtaking. I see this in so many areas of my life.  How he is always seeing that He does everything with finesse.  I love it!

Body and soul, I am marvelously made.

God created me special. Isn't it nice to know that He doesn't just through us together. Whenever I get pregnant, I pray over everything. I pray over the baby through each stage of life. I speak the word over him or her and I pray for every limb, organ, tissue, muscle to work properly and for all the bodies systems. Everything.  I know that God is working with me to being about this lovely, beautiful, marvelous being.

Now, if I am trying to get pregnant, of course I pray for the conception and the dividing of the egg/cells.  I love being pregnant, it is absolutely beautiful.  I always say it is the one time that I get to come together to help produce a miracle within me.

   all the stages of my life were spread out before you, 

To think that all the stages of my life, my childrens' life, my husbands life have all been laid out before our great and mighty God.  

Sunday, January 27, 2008

~ I have suprising news ~

Many of you know I have been fasting. I was hoping to go all the way to Feb 3, 2008, but I had to stop due to some very important, yet suprising news that I received Friday night.

Little Ariana Mariah Faith, just turned 5 months, January 20, 08 and has heard that she is no longer going to be the baby.

Due date: Somewhere between September 3-8, 08

This will be my second set this close in age. My 9 year old boy Josiah and 8 year old girl Hannah, could pass for twins and they act just alike, it is scary. They are 14months apart.

Well, I thought I would share the GREAT news. So much for that full spees exercise video and kickboxing!  I suppose it is Denise Austin Pregnancy Exercise Video.

I will be adding more about my fast and all the great things God is doing.

Back to normal posting in Feb, and new stuff going on that I will be doing.

Tina

Have a GREAT day!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

~ I am still here. ~

Just a quick note to all my sisters in Christ.  I just want to let everyone know that I have not gone anywhere.  I am currently taking a Sabbatical and a 21 day fast until the 6th of February.  I will be posting as the Lord leads up until that date.

The reason I am taking this time is to lean into God,  for direction. I want so much to have God's purpose in my life. I am seeking His destiny for me.  There are so many situations that he is showing me and I am just really needing to lean into Him and seek His face and presence.

I will share as the Lord leads what is happening in my life. He is a wonderful God, isn't He?  When we least expect it He begins to woo us to Himself?

I ask for much prayer for me and that God will show me and lead me into the knowledge of why he has created me to be 35 years young in 2008 and what my calling is.

I know that one of my heartstrings has been with missions. My heart has been called to Zambia, Africa for quite sometime now. I also know that He has put prayerwalking into my life as well.

I am seeking direction for my blogs and what God wants to do through me. I anticipate God's heart and His vision for my life.

Thank you all for all your prayers, I feel them coming my way already.

Much Love in Jesus,

Tina

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

Psalm 6 ~ A Psalm of David.

1 O LORD, rebuke me not in Your anger nor discipline and chasten me in Your hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy on me and be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak (faint and withered away); O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.
3 My [inner] self [as well as my body] is also exceedingly disturbed and troubled. But You, O Lord, how long [until You return and speak peace to me]?
4 Return [to my relief], O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of Your steadfast love and mercy.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of You; in Sheol (the place of the dead) who will give You thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; all night I soak my pillow with tears, I drench my couch with my weeping.
7 My eye grows dim because of grief; it grows old because of all my enemies.
8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord receives my prayer.
10 Let all my enemies be ashamed and sorely troubled; let them turn back and be put to shame suddenly.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

~ Pieces of My Life to Share ~

I just wanted to take a moment to share with you some organizing and journaling ideas.



Here is a picture of my daily clip board. I can't live without this on a daily basis. What I use this for you might be asking? Well I normally have paper under the clip and I have my cleaning list sheet, my daily to do list sheet, emergency phone numbers sheet, bill numbers sheet, important dates sheet, and I also take any bills that are due for that week, put them in order, highlight the due dates and amonts and clip them in there as well.
I love this concept because you can hang it up on a nail and you can carry it with you no matter where you go. It has traveled around with me quite a bit.
Second thing to share, my monthly journal.

Front Cover

Back Cover

Now I must say this was not my idea. I borrowed this lovely idea from By Sun and Candlelight

Please, check out her sight. She has so many wonderful ideas and neat things that she does with her family. Although I do not endorce alot of her reading material, I do have to say that she is one creative lady.

Thank you dawn for sharing your daily life with all of us!

Inside cover of journal:

Inside picture about marriage.

Monday, January 7, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [[a]which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope]
~ Philippians 3:10

"In each season, look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water."

My challenge~
Ask yourself in 2008, What is it that you desire? What is that you really want in life?

Then pray, "Lord, what is that you want for me and why am I here?"

I know it is to know you in all that I do, but I want to know what my calling is. Why have you chosen to allow me to be born and 35 years old in 2008. Please, take all my past mistakes and failures and use them for your glory. Guide me and direct my paths towards my destiny."

I love you daddy,

Your daughter, Tina

Friday, January 4, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

Galatians 5:21-33

5:21 subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

5:22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

5:24 But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.

5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;

5:26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

5:27 that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

5:28 Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.

5:29 For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;

5:30 because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.

5:31 "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh."

5:32 This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.

5:33 Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

"Good Marraiges result not from always agreeing with eachother, but from making an effort to understand why the other is thinking, feeling, or acting a certain way."

by~

Robin McGraw

Thursday, January 3, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

"Come now and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Through your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are read like crimson, They shall be as wool, If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land."

Isaiah 1:18-19 NKJV

Thursday, January 3, 2008

~ Blogoversary Party ~

Have You Heard? Tiany's Having a Party!! 

Tiany's Party ~ Less of Me, More of Him

Well, since Tiany has asked me to share some of my favorite things with you all I will start by saying, that list could get very, very long!!

• My Small Leather Strapped Bible!   I do not leave home without it. It is just the most perfect size.

• My Prayer Pocket. I have all my prayer journals in there; ones for China, Asia, Africa, etc. Pictures of my family and friends.

• My Journals I love to write down all my thoughts. I am an artist so beautiful things catch my eyes. A picture, a poem, a story, anything that shows meaning and emotion.

• My Women's Prayer Teas. Coming together to pray for the missionaries and all those they are reaching. It is such a beautiful thing. Plus, we go out and minister into our community as well.

• My Prayer Pillow ~ I make these and use them as well. It is something I am adding to my line of products, A Piece of My Heart, this year. They are to be used for kneeling, laying down, whatever you need. Most importantly they are heavily prayed over and anointed with oil, before they are purchased. They are truly sewed from the heart.
• My Mother Mary and Jesus Antique figurine. 
  
  It is so sweet and precious to me.

• My Vintage coffee mug. (the one on the left side)
  
  Tea and coffee just don't taste the same unless they are in this cup. (Starbucks) inside!!

• Sun Ripened Raspberry Candles (Target)

Just a few extras below

• my camera
• blogging
• my magazines
• fresh journals
• craft stores
• autumn
• Jane Austin
• tea
• tote bags
• oceans
• my books
• my fireplace
• the library
• candlelight
• the color yellow
• birds that sing
• doves
• seashells

Thursday, January 3, 2008

~ Raising Godly Tomatoes ~

Raising Godly Tomatoes~

Finally in Print.  Check out Elizabeth's new book: Raising Godly Tomatoes.

It is now up for order and you can have a chance to win a copy by visiting:

Tiany ~ Less of Me, More of Him

Tina

Thursday, January 3, 2008

~ My Home Keepers Journal and Monthly Journal ~

I just wanted to share with you all my 2008 Home Keepers Journal and My January Journal.

My Home Keepers Journal is basically taken from the concept at:

  Tiany's Site

Keeping the Home

My Monthly Journal ~ I jot down what God has been doing in my life and any revelations He has given me. Any words He may speak to me about changes that need to take place in my life.

I have prayers added and poems, anything inspirationaI.  I used a composition notebook and added the paper decorations to it from the scrapbooking section at Walmart.

Enjoy~

Thursday, January 3, 2008

~ Thankful Thursdays ~

1. New memories to add to the NEW calendar
2. New adventures with God
3. New Friendships
4. God's Word
5. God's Grace
6. God's Love
7. My Blogs
8. My Hubby
9. My Family
10. My Friends
11. My Home
12. 12 New months to win souls for Jesus!!!
13. 12 Months to become more like Christ!!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

"Establish my steps and direct them [means of] Your word; let not any iniquity have dominion over me." Psalm 119:133

His Part ~ My Part

Lord, You want me to trust You so totally?
That I am unmoved by any circumstances.
Then work in me that steadfast trust.
You want me to choose to do right?
Then turn me from wanting any plans but Yours.
You want me to rever and honor You?
Then refresh and revive me.
You want me to obey You uninterruptedly?
Then make Your Word my guide.
You want me to depend upon You increasingly?
Then reassure me that Your promises are mine.
You want Your will to be my will?
Then help me to love Your every wish.

I expect and look for Your help, dear Lord.
For you have NEVER broken a single promise.
And I know you are not going to start now.

by: Ruth Harms Calkin

Thank you Lord, for NEVER leaving me nor forsaking me.
I love you, Tina

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

~ New Pictures ~

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

~ Morning Coffee ~

"Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! I tell myself. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God even with my dying breath."

Psalm 146:1-2 NLT

This very first day

Of the fresh new year

I sing a new song

With Israels's sweet singer I exclaim:

"How good it is to sing God's praise

How delightful and how right."

The volumn increases

The tempo accelerates.

With glorious anticipation

I shout a rousing welcome

To the up and coming days.

The future cannot daunt me

Every inscrutable mystery

Becomes a consolation of joy.

For with YOU in control, dear God

The worst may happen

But the best is yet to come.

By Ruth Harms Calkin

Our Heavenly Father is so wonderful, this has been my slogan for about 2 weeks now. But today this was my devotional. Is that not a confirmation or what. The last verse of the poem. But the Best is yet to come. Mind you I did not know this until today. Thank you Lord, for you are worthy to be praised!!!

Tina

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

~ 2008 ~ A Year of Grace ~

As the New Year starts and the old year ends,
There's no better time to make amends.
For all the things we sincerely regret,
And wish in our hearts we could somehow forget.
We all make mistakes,for it's human to err,
But no one need ever give up in despair.
For God gives us all a brand new beginning,
A chance to start over and repent of our sinning-
And when God forgives us, we, too, must forgive,
And resolve to do better each day that we live.
By constantly trying to be like Him more dearly-
Assured that we're never out of His care.
And we're always welcome to see Him in prayer.

Author Unknown