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Memorial Day...

Who's Birthday is This?!

Comment below to "solve" the problem... 😜

Thank you so much Geoff & Nina, for this Sauce Collection!!! I'm SURE I will greatly enjoy it!😃

 And thank you to my mother for her thoughtfulness in buying this particular journal! 😊

 A BIG thank you to Titus for crafting this masterpiece out of... walnut & maple wood? Anyways, thanks for your hard work involved in making this gift... 📨

Also thank you to Jonathan, Selena, Payton, and Savannah for this Kohl's gift card, I certainly will go shop around there... 😄

The roses you may ask? My Mom surprised me with them in my office on Friday! And I love them so much, and my Mom & Dad of course! 😘 Thanks Mom for the surprise!

🌺NOTE: This is also a vey important part of this post, although there are no pictures...😥 

Thank you, Ben & Alyssa for the tiny office set, and the notebook. I will put them to "great" use.

Thanks Kristen, for the pretty blue poke-dotted notebook and the Scripture verse picture frame. To find out about the verse - ask me! 😜

Thank you also Jillian for the blue writing board with a cupholder and pen holder. Be sure that I will use it for my quiet time. I was just asking my Mom for one, Is there some connection here? 😌And the blue glass water bottle, will use it for school...

Thanks to you, Isabel, for those cute cupcake sticky notes, and "My Brilliant Ideas" sticky notes, and everything written there should be, right? 😉

Happy Mother's Day!

Yep. That's my Mom! AND... I love her!

A Visit @ Daddy's Work Place...

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Adoniram Judson – God’s Light to a Golden Land

To all who want to express your thanks to those who put tremendous amount of hard work into the Adoniram Judson play...
A BIG thank-you to Benjamin, Alyssa, Ms. Kristen, Geoff, Nina, Titus,  Ms. Eliza, Ms. Emily, Mrs. Knepp, Mrs. Vile, Ms. Catherine, Mr. & Mrs. Brooks, and Mr. Guiton

http://www.lvbaptist.org/adoniram-judson-gods-light-to-a-golden-land/

Monday Musings - Life Management for Busy Women

John 15:5 Without Me u can do nothing.

Isaiah 40:31 With Him u can mount up with wings as eagles.

Life Management is Spiritual life management.

1. Time is first on the list: Our time is always well spent when we spend it looking to the Lord through his Word.
2. Frist Time: We're blessed in our spirit and in our practical life when we make it a point to give God the first portion of time from the harvest of each fresh new day, of each new measure of 1440 minutes.
3. Early Time: Many of the great heroes of the faith sincerely sought communion with God early and earnestly in their day. (Abraham, David, Jesus...) U and I need the spiritual food only the Word of God can provide... and that takes time. We need to gather that food first thing each day, before life presents its daily demands on our hours and our energy. We need to do it early, before the rush and clamor of the day begin. Making time for anything of value always require a hard commitment to discipline!

The Power of God's Word 

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,

for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2 Timothy 3:16

Behind the passionate life of every passionate saint is a passion for God and His Word.

1. God's Word is the heart of God

Everything that God wants to say to u is recorded in your Bible... straight from His heart to yours...

Just pause, pick up your cherished volume of the Bible, and do the best thing u can do with you time - behold the Word of the Lord!

2. God's Word is a good use of your time

If u're impatient, sit down quietly and commune with Job.

If u're strongheaded, read of Moses and Peter.

If u're weak-kneed, look at Elijah.

If there is no song in your heart, listen to David sing.

If u're a politician, read Daniel.

If u're getting sordid, read Isaiah.

If your heart is chilly, read of the beloved disciple, John.

If your faith is low, read Paul.

If u're getting lazy, watch James.

If u're losing sight of the future, read in Revelation of the promised land.

In joy and sorrow, in health and sickness, in poverty and in riches, in every condition of life, God has [something] stored up in His Word for u.

~D.L. Moody

3. God's Word teaches u

There's no reason for our faith to be anything less than firmly grounded.

4. God's Word reproves u

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

5. God's Word corrects, mends, and instructs u

Cheer up!

His Word is constantly correcting & resetting the direction of our lives, preparing us for living our His plan & purpose in future service.

6. God's Word equips u

Whatever it is, God's Word will more than adequately equip u to perform the work & the ministry God has for u at home & in the church.

God's Word will give u the power to meet the demands of serving the Lord & living in righteousness.

7. God's Word guides u

Psalm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

8. God's Word cheers u

"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts." Jeremiah 15:16

The same joy & rejoicing of heart - along with God's peace and perspective - is available to u when grief & gloom are a part of each day.

~Life Management for Busy Women by Elizabeth George

Friday Funnies - Juan Who Works at Cabo

For the Studio C club fan!!

One year ago today...

...my sweet sister and wonderful brother-in-law were married. Happy 1st anniversary to you both! I love u both very much!!!

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Monday Musings - Go & Conquer

∵"For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it." ~Deuteronomy 30:11-14

AND

∵"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" ~Romans 1:20

∴"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." ~Deuteronomy 31:6

AND give the world an opportunity to say

I arise today

Through the strength of heaven;

Light of the sun,

Splendor of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of the wind,

Depth of the sea,

Stability of the earth,

Firmness of the rock.

I arise today

Through God's strength to pilot me;

God's might to uphold me,

God's wisdom to guide me,

God's eye to look before me,

God's ear to hear me,

God's word to speak for me,

God's hand to guard me,

God's way to lie before me,

God's shield to protect me,

God's hosts to save me

Afar and anear,

Alone or in a multitude.

Christ shield me today

Against wounding

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,

Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in the eye that sees me,

Christ in the ear that hears me.

I arise today

Through the mighty strength

Of the Lord of creation.

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Walking, Walking, Walking

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon with a walk with Mom and Britina!!!

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Monday Musings - Finding True Peace

Phantoms Vs. Comets

Thank you sooo much, Jon & Selana. For having Hudson, Britina, and I over for the weekend. I enjoyed watching my first hockey game with you guys. Although the Phantoms got beat really badly...

The lettered noodles were very fun to play with aslo!!!

(Lehigh Valley) Phantoms - Orange, (Utica) Comets - Blue

 I know, it doesn't look very clean!! :-D

Little kid teams played for a while in between quarters...

Valentine's Day & Daddy's Birthday

Happy Valentine's Day everybody!! Hope you enjoy a great day at church getting all the love you can take in!! Thanks for the flowers, Dad. I love you!! 

Happy Birthday to you, Dad. A day early but it's better off earlier than later. Thank you for being a super great and Godly Dad to me! I appreciate it greatly!! Hope you have a wonderful Day!

Big roses - my Mom, pink tulips - Britina's, Orange-yellow tulips - Mine!!

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Happy "Monkey" Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!! Well, I guess Chinese New Year have to be celebrated in China if you really want it to be very festive, I enjoyed a great evening anyways! We watched ChaoYang show that my parents bought from China theater. O, how those people can bend themselves! We got  "Red envelopes" this year: My two siblings and I - Hudson and Britina!

We are in the year of the monkey now, so whoever's born this year will be of the monkey zodiac!

Monday Musings - Respect

Do you have a respect for the rulers of our country? Even though they may not have made wise choices? I do not mean respect in the way as if he has earned it. But in respect of the One who has placed him in that position.

God has been working on my heart in the area of respecting the authorities in my life especially those who don't deserve it. During my quiet time, the verse "Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people" have caught my attention.  

We may not have literally cursed anyone, but I wonder how many times we may have looked down upon President Barak Obama because of the bad things he has done.

The Bible also says, "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 grieve."

We may not like the way he is leading our country, but we should still honor him because of the position God hath placed him in. We ought to pray for him frequently as one Baptist church I have visited with my family in Florida. 

“Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you've got to give it.” -R. Risch
Give respect though the person may not deserve it!!

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Monday Musings - Whiter Than Snow

"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8

"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." Psalm 32:1

Compassion, as a ray of light,

making the darkest soul bright.

Compassion, as a layer of snow,

covering the sin’s deepest woe.

Compassion, as a gentle rain,

watering the soul’s dryest plain.

(by Akina Y. Hall)

Snow cave!

I see that my little sister had a lot fun in the snow while I was experiencing the worst day of my life having a fever, struckthroat, and a headache on Saturday! 

Britina's First Piano Lesson

Britina started her first piano lesson today!! Pray that she would be patient with herself and keep up with her many hours of practice to come. Pray also that she will love playing music and that God give her this talent to be used of Him.

Winter Piano Recital

On Tuesday, Mom, Hudson, Britina, and I went to my Best Friend's piano recital. Anna and Abigail did a great job on their piano pieces. They glorified God through their music and also took the challenge.

Chloe's Surprise

My Sincere Apology

I am "very so" sorry, Everyone, for not posting a lot of posts lately. Life has been full of adventures this past month. A lot of fun, busy, and crazy things happened in January. Thank you for all your supports in visiting my blog so often although I may have not been posting a lot lately. I shall try my very best to share with you more of the happenings around here in Macungie, PA. Thank you all once again for your kindness in your willingness to read my blog, I appreciate it greatly!!!

Winter Camp Fun - Jillian

We had a wonderful Winter Retreat Sunday through Tuesday of Martin Luther King Day! It was fun having Geoff being our game guy, he did great with all the different games. I had a lot of fun playing all the wild and unique games, and just putting my whole heart into the games and supporting our team! Go, Steelers!! Aw Yeh!!! :-)