tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17804030302013695192024-02-23T00:47:40.568-06:00In Light of the TruthWalking in the light
of God's TruthIn Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.comBlogger1289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-47027171993294402952016-12-01T19:18:00.002-06:002016-12-01T19:18:57.877-06:00Advent ActivitiesI LOVE this time of year! I love the JOY of the season, I love the intentional time we have together as a family, I love reaching out to others, I love traditions, I love switching things up and starting NEW traditions!
What I DON'T love: supplies, messes, and prep work.
So I choose our daily advent activities with that in mind. Each year I come up with a few new ideas and add them in. Some In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-16920223471237918842016-04-10T18:06:00.000-05:002016-04-10T18:06:18.506-05:00Saying No to the scale...
Over the past year I have lost 25 lbs via a lot of hard work, hundreds of daily choices, food logging and exercise. It's exciting to see progress and change when you really put your mind to it, and I'm proud of where I am. But even though I don't really have more pounds to lose, I am still struggling with weight. Or at least I sure have CONVINCED myself that I am. My body is fine, but my In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-55908761077672275522016-03-23T11:36:00.003-05:002016-03-23T11:37:17.351-05:0033. {birthday thoughts}
33 today. And almost every year has been painfully hard in various ways.
But also full of good, full of memory-making, full of strength-building,
full of discovery, full of dear friendships, full of family, full of
faith-growing. Just gonna keep living for what I believe in and trust
that God is doing something good with me. Cuz I know that He who began a
good work in me will continue In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-64526666431629308772016-02-05T06:36:00.002-06:002016-02-11T18:45:09.237-06:00A Tribute to my Facebook People.
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It took me over a year to off-and-on complete this "study" but for me it was by far THEE most spiritually fulfilling prayer walk and journey to knowing and truly loving the Lord. I first wrote about Praying Through Psalms HERE, and I still am so passionate about it, I can't wait to share this resource and then start again on my own!
It's incredible starting the day
1. In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-34980139593135445152016-01-03T17:17:00.000-06:002016-01-03T17:17:47.890-06:002016: {Breathe}I have a love-hate relationship.
With myself.
(Don't we all.)
I know that I have God-given talents and gifts.
I know that I am loved and occasionally appreciated.
I know that I have purpose and mission.
But sometimes, I really hate how I am....
I am driven and motivated.
I am goal-oriented and organized.
I am determined, fully committed, focused, and intense.
But because of all those In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-27089398115388567622015-09-01T06:49:00.001-05:002015-09-01T06:49:57.200-05:00Keep Making Me
God is refining me,
shaping me,
molding me.
To be more like Him,
To turn to Him,
To know Him more fully.
So if it takes
brokenness,
and hurt,
and emptiness,
Then bring it, Lord,
Til you are my
one desire,
one true love,
my breath,
my everything.
Just really heard this song for the first time yesterday while mowing and it really speaks to where I'm at right nowIn Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-16780714283625442482015-08-23T09:08:00.001-05:002016-04-07T15:10:17.371-05:00{Freebie} Church Notes
I encourage my kids to participate and listen during church, so I like to have a little worksheet for them to fill out as the service goes along. I tinker and adapt it from time to time, and here is the current format, for writing age and upward. Actually, I like to fill it in as well, I listen better and my mind doesn't wander if I'm writing at the same time. Anyhoo, thought I'd share:
In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-7730006421834994502015-03-02T08:49:00.001-06:002015-03-02T10:42:39.348-06:00Our own small part"I know that people have been really disappointed with the institution
known as 'the church'…and it is a mess at times. But what if all of us
stopped thinking that the church is supposed to be something that others
fix and we just did our own small part? Committing to love and serve
those that love and follow Jesus, without holding judgement, learning to
be humble and servant hearted, In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-30888901566045594282015-02-24T06:03:00.001-06:002015-02-24T06:04:09.585-06:00Lent.
We don't currently attend a liturgical church that observes the religious calendar, but in my quiet studies I like to have these seasons of reflection and preparation, particularly during Advent and Lent. I've been struggling with what to do this year. I've been a person to "give up" something but my friends have inspired me over the years, and last year I chose to give up a specific ipad game. In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-17780938327458394042015-02-04T20:11:00.000-06:002015-02-04T20:11:05.738-06:00Birthday Celebration Week!
I started a new tradition for our family last summer with Eli's birthday and for all the kids' birthdays apparently. I was thinking of how during Homecoming Week at school the kids do "spirit week" and they all dress up as something specific each day of the week. I thought we could do a sort of "spirit week" for birthdays too. We don't do much for presents and try to go out for a special outing In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-15431403683572483552015-02-04T19:34:00.002-06:002015-02-04T19:34:41.983-06:00{Kids Song} If You Love God and You Know ItAs I was preparing to sub in for Sunday school music last week, this song popped into my head. Thought I'd share it here...
to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It"
If you love God and you know it, praise His name!
If you love God and you know it, praise His name!
If you love God and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you love God and you know it, praise His name!
NowIn Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-25787964440311841922015-01-26T08:37:00.001-06:002015-01-26T17:25:51.303-06:00Monday Meanderings ~ Jan. 26
Bible Study... Finishing up our study on contentment this week. And on my own I am reading thru the Gospels, trying to get re-inspired by the life and teachings of Christ.
Memory Verse... Philippians 2:5
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus."
Husband Encouragement...
♥ Need to work on having a positive attitude, In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-24452378225636872902015-01-14T08:32:00.001-06:002015-03-02T08:44:05.090-06:002015: {Courage}
What I discovered about myself in 2014 is that I have a lot of dreams and passions and am stuck in a life of frustration because I am depending upon and waiting on other people to help make those dreams become reality.
No more.
This is my life. I must be proactive.
God filled me with these dreams and passions, He molded this heart of mine, and He will give me courage to In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-68682052027163836712015-01-08T06:33:00.001-06:002016-01-08T08:31:44.892-06:00What I've learned (so far) from 10 years of marriage.
I'm just a regular girl here, sharing my heart about what I've learned in marriage thus far in our 10 years. It hasn't always been fantastic, struggles can be very real, but I am SO THANKFUL for where we are now and how we are still growing and still learning. There is great reward in perseverance. BUT it always makes me nervous to post things like this because extreme circumstances in In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-9148806579014527012014-12-08T08:54:00.000-06:002014-12-08T08:55:55.930-06:00Monday Meanderings - Dec. 8
Bible Study... One study is on contentment. And the other study is on Philippians.
Memory Verse... Ephesians 4:29
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs."
Husband Encouragement...
♥ Just trying to keep the house tidy and need to get our In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-30347785443006515042014-12-01T07:00:00.000-06:002014-12-01T07:00:13.777-06:00Monday Meanderings - Dec. 1
Bible Study... still praying thru the Psalms with the A.C.T.S. format. Just starting a group study on contentment. And another group study on Colossians.
Memory Verse... Ephesians 4:29
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs."
Husband In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-46300184351477444012014-11-24T14:55:00.001-06:002014-11-24T14:55:48.729-06:00Monday Meanderings - Nov. 24
Bible Study... just finishing A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George this week, still praying thru the Psalms with the A.C.T.S. format on my own mornings and still loving that. Also doing daily Thanksgiving verses.
Memory Verse... Ephesians 4:2
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another inIn Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-62398086467674420122014-09-22T10:58:00.002-05:002014-09-22T10:58:28.447-05:00Monday Meanderings - Sept. 22
Bible Study... A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George and Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa TerKeurst. Plus I've been praying thru the Psalms each morning with the A.C.T.S. format and it's so fulfilling.
Memory Verse... Psalm 16:11
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me join in your presence, In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-53948502773911060892014-09-11T10:50:00.002-05:002014-09-11T12:34:37.522-05:00Praying through Psalms
I used to spend most of my time reading the New Testament because it's so easily applicable. I practically have all of Romans thru 1 John underlined because so many of those verses speak to me in their various ways. They are excellent reminders, powerful encouragements, direct guidance and truths, and easy to find when I need to recall them. But the fact was that I would read these verses In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-5504238022213625812014-09-09T18:08:00.002-05:002014-09-09T18:08:19.115-05:00Monday Meanderings - Sept 8
A day late!! But still here! =)
Bible Study... just starting A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George and Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa TerKeurst. Plus I've been praying thru the Psalms each morning with the A.C.T.S. format and it's so fulfilling.
Memory Verse... Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-77607466836871194702014-09-01T14:13:00.001-05:002014-09-01T14:13:45.726-05:00Monday Meanderings - Sept 1
Bible Study... just finished Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker (another life changer, sheesh!), The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Memory Verse... 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-49318841460571699722014-08-25T11:04:00.000-05:002014-08-25T11:12:20.928-05:00Monday Meanderings - Aug. 25
Bible Study... The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace. and Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker.
Memory Verse... 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-4075846570602711452014-08-04T18:01:00.002-05:002014-08-04T18:01:32.226-05:00Monday Meanderings ~ Aug. 4
Bible Study... The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace. and A.C.T.S. prayer.
Memory Verse... 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780403030201369519.post-24364502245941904622014-07-21T07:36:00.001-05:002014-07-21T07:37:59.742-05:00Monday Meanderings - July 21
Bible Study... The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Memory Verse... 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, In Light of the Truth...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00360754933373477880noreply@blogger.com1