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Such a joy to have this one living close by to do ministry with us. It was early Sunday morning. My husband had been up for hours, his crazy routine. A warm little snuggle buddy who had been spending the night had crawled in our bed next to me.  When my husband came in the room at 7AM to say he was heading to open up church we said, "Don't leave us! Don't leave us!"  He sweet reply was "Jesus is Calling." What can you say to that?  We all need to have the discipline to echo that priority more often. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 The Song “How Far” Tasha Layton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nBjOz-EpuA

I was given my first cowboy boots on my 50th birthday.  Here's a Saturday Song. Put on your cowboy boots first and sing along. The lyrics are below. The Song "A Praying Woman" Anne Wilson and Lainy Wilson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSoKDy3XVuI Before that rooster's crowin', she's kitchen table sittin' Underlining the gospel and black coffee sippin' When that sun gets to sinkin', the whole house is restin' And she's thanking God for those fast asleep blessings Might look like she ain't doin' much  But she's movin' mountains because That's the power, the power  Of two folded hands, bowed head, bended knees When she whispers, "Dear Jesus" heaven can hear it And that devil gets back to hell runnin' That's the power The power of the prayin' woman (amen) Oh, a prayin' woman (amen) She puts on a T-shirt, red lipstick, blue jeans But she's wearin' armor that nobody sees Every word she sent

These two old hands have held onto each other for a long, long time. I love it when our oldest son visits from Utah and holds onto me. The past t wo weeks have been very emotional. I shared about the friend's son who was shot and died in his mother's arms and then someone at church shared this video about this family from their son in law's, grandfather's church in NC. https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/asheville-mother-loses-son-helene-floods-north-carolina We can hold onto Jesus come what may. Let's ask ourselves...Would I glorify God like this after such a horrific, unimaginable event? And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.  Philippians 1:6 The Song "Hold Onto Jesus" Erin O'Donnell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4ucy9c7rY

The three generations of football players and supportive wives, moms and grandmother. See our younger grandson high fiving the players as they come out of the locker room after half time. While the commitment was to text a prayer before each of our grandson's football games, it has turned into what the grands call a "Mama Boo Podcast"🤣 I emailed this one early this morning, then apologized saying I'd text a short prayer. The word came clearly last week after the game...Comrades. “The difference between a friend, and a comrade: the a friend is somebody who care about you in general, somebody who cares about your well being, your emotions, your feelings. But when somebody comes to you, as a comrade, or as a soldier, or ally, that relationship is under the context of war.” Being part of a football team is like going to war together.   Everyone has an agreed upon goal/game plan.   If it was just the QB or running back out there against another team, he wouldn’t have a ch

My husband and I are behind a year or two on our annual eye appointments. Sitting in a football stadium one evening I told my husband, "I think the big lights are blurring my vision."  A couple nights later he walked into our living room and says, "I think I can see better without my glasses."  The other possibility is that both pairs of glasses are in need of a good cleaning. I grapple in the dark for my glasses on my bedside table each morning. With the same urgency, I should ask the Lord to adjust my spiritual focus and the focus of those I love for all we will face that day.   O Lord, when our eyes open in the morning may our first thoughts be of you and the first thing we see be your creation and something from your Word, for that will influence the ways in which we walk.  Please  open the eyes of our hearts and help us to want to see all of life's decisions, trials and celebrations from your perspective and react with a confidence that You will guide us th

  A friend took this photo on a beautiful sky blue day as 27 of us gathered to worship the Lord and settle into listening prayer as our daughter played the harp.  It looks like I'm sleeping, but I'm listening. Chapter 9 from Moving Mountains  is title "Daily Prayer."  I want to list some one liners I high lighted.  If you agree with these prayers there has to be joy in your life. "Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day. Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity... I choose not to love the world, and I crucify the flesh and all its passions.... I declare my dependence upon You...I refuse to be discouraged...I cover myself with  your blood-my spirit, soul, and body, my heart, mind and will... I renounce all other gods, every idol, and I give to you, God, the place in my heart and in my life that you truly deserve. This is all about You, and not about me.  You are