Howdy!
Can you believe today is Labor Day? I can't. This summer has just jetted by. We picked up my layaways today. Grabbed Katie a couple more skirts. I think with taking classes all the way through July it made August go just that much faster.
We had a nice night at Kristen's party the other day. It was fun. I think she must have had at least 30 people there and about 30 kids! They had a great time with the kariokie machine and swimming.
Yesterday we went to church to support my sister in law. This was her first week on the worship team at her church. She did a great job. And my kids loved children's church there. It was missionary Sunday and each time it is they try to get one of their missionaries on webcam or skype.
Today they had their missionary from Israel on for the kids to talk with. I think it was so awesome. My kids seemed to be really affected by it. Katie especially seemed to love it. It's a terrific idea and really brings home the idea that these are real people, in a real place, serving the Lord. In real time. Such a great ministry tool. And they've been singing the song he taught them "Hevenu Shalom Alelchem" over and over. God is good. When the kids are affected/effected it really drives home the awesomeness of God.
We've had another couple of miracles here. First the other day the pool was looking a little cloudy, and knowing we were going to close it I threw in 2 bags of shock. I decided since it was late in the day, I'd let the shock work and let the pool run overnight so I could backwash in the morning.
I got up the next day -- all seemed fine. A couple hours later I looked out and the pool was not running. I thought hmmmmm. Now the week before last there was a power surge and surge protector did it's job, but the cord ended up melted. We got that fixed and a new surge protector, so I didn't know what the heck went wrong.
I went out to the pool. Surge protector was working. Fuse was not blown. Then I went over to the filter. Now where the filter cord and the extension cord meet had completely melted through. It was laying near one of our evergreen trees and the heat from it actually burned a branch. And that was it. No fire. God is so amazing and protective. It's a miracle that all of ours trees and garage did not catch fire. There are miracles everywhere! I was so thankful He protected us and our property.
Now on to miracle number 2. I mentioned a couple posts back that we were searching for a place to have a worship service. We were blessed with one. Then another. Then a third....and there's a fourth we are waiting for more information on.
Can you imagine? God manifested not 1, not 2, but over 3 places for us to come together and worship!!! What a confirmation! HALLELUJAH! All the Glory is His! He is a faithful God. He is gracious. He is loving beyond measure. His blessings are just overflowing here everyday.
I encourage you all to stay strong in the faith and remain steadfast in the will of the Lord for your life. When he says move -- move. When he says remain -- remain. When he says run -- run. Don't concern yourself with the barriers and opinions to the rigth or the left. Focus your eyes on Him alone. Move out on His command -- let yourself go and just let God be God and He will show himself mightily in your lives.
More soon. Back to work full time tomorrow, then school tomorrow night. Wednesday the kids are off to school -- yippee!
Hugggz,
Kristy~!
Can you believe today is Labor Day? I can't. This summer has just jetted by. We picked up my layaways today. Grabbed Katie a couple more skirts. I think with taking classes all the way through July it made August go just that much faster.
We had a nice night at Kristen's party the other day. It was fun. I think she must have had at least 30 people there and about 30 kids! They had a great time with the kariokie machine and swimming.
Yesterday we went to church to support my sister in law. This was her first week on the worship team at her church. She did a great job. And my kids loved children's church there. It was missionary Sunday and each time it is they try to get one of their missionaries on webcam or skype.
Today they had their missionary from Israel on for the kids to talk with. I think it was so awesome. My kids seemed to be really affected by it. Katie especially seemed to love it. It's a terrific idea and really brings home the idea that these are real people, in a real place, serving the Lord. In real time. Such a great ministry tool. And they've been singing the song he taught them "Hevenu Shalom Alelchem" over and over. God is good. When the kids are affected/effected it really drives home the awesomeness of God.
We've had another couple of miracles here. First the other day the pool was looking a little cloudy, and knowing we were going to close it I threw in 2 bags of shock. I decided since it was late in the day, I'd let the shock work and let the pool run overnight so I could backwash in the morning.
I got up the next day -- all seemed fine. A couple hours later I looked out and the pool was not running. I thought hmmmmm. Now the week before last there was a power surge and surge protector did it's job, but the cord ended up melted. We got that fixed and a new surge protector, so I didn't know what the heck went wrong.
I went out to the pool. Surge protector was working. Fuse was not blown. Then I went over to the filter. Now where the filter cord and the extension cord meet had completely melted through. It was laying near one of our evergreen trees and the heat from it actually burned a branch. And that was it. No fire. God is so amazing and protective. It's a miracle that all of ours trees and garage did not catch fire. There are miracles everywhere! I was so thankful He protected us and our property.
Now on to miracle number 2. I mentioned a couple posts back that we were searching for a place to have a worship service. We were blessed with one. Then another. Then a third....and there's a fourth we are waiting for more information on.
Can you imagine? God manifested not 1, not 2, but over 3 places for us to come together and worship!!! What a confirmation! HALLELUJAH! All the Glory is His! He is a faithful God. He is gracious. He is loving beyond measure. His blessings are just overflowing here everyday.
I encourage you all to stay strong in the faith and remain steadfast in the will of the Lord for your life. When he says move -- move. When he says remain -- remain. When he says run -- run. Don't concern yourself with the barriers and opinions to the rigth or the left. Focus your eyes on Him alone. Move out on His command -- let yourself go and just let God be God and He will show himself mightily in your lives.
More soon. Back to work full time tomorrow, then school tomorrow night. Wednesday the kids are off to school -- yippee!
Hugggz,
Kristy~!
A Fight to the Finish Ephesians 6:10-20 (MSG)
10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials.
And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the
Devil throws your way.
This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
13-18Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.
Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon.
In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
19-20And don't forget to pray for me.
10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials.
And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the
Devil throws your way.
This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
13-18Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.
Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon.
In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
19-20And don't forget to pray for me.
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