On Sunday nights, Pastor Eric is teaching us systematic theology. At this time, he is teaching us about the attributes of God. I am learning things about God that I never was taught before. It's part of the reason why I feel like I have been reborn again in the last 16 months. I am finally getting fed solid meat of the Word. 

Meditating on God attributes has changed my prayer life. I still don't pray often enough, but when I do pray, I find it easier to talk to Him, for I know Him better. My worship time is more meaningful and deep. It has caused me to love my brothers and sisters more. More importantly, it has caused me to love Him more...I know that many today think that doctrines and theology isn't relevant today. Deeds not creeds, they say. I would say they are dead wrong. Studying doctrines and theology (creeds) has helped me to be more transformed in the likeness of Christ, which in turn, causes me to reach out to others (deeds). They go hand in hand. 

I encourage all my brothers and sisters in Christ, to take time to meditate on the attributes of God as part of your daily devotions. I know you will be blessed. :o)

If you would like to listen to Pastor Eric's systematic theology teachings, and I highly recommend them, they are available to listen to on line or via podcast here. I also highly recommend his teachings on the Gospel of John. 

On Sunday nights, Pastor Eric is teaching us systematic theology. At this time, he is teaching us about the attributes of God. I am learning things about God that I never was taught before. It's part of the reason why I feel like I have been reborn again in the last 16 months. I am finally getting fed solid meat of the Word. 

Meditating on God attributes has changed my prayer life. I still don't pray often enough, but when I do pray, I find it easier to talk to Him, for I know Him better. My worship time is more meaningful and deep. It has caused me to love my brothers and sisters more. More importantly, it has caused me to love Him more...I know that many today think that doctrines and theology isn't relevant today. Deeds not creeds, they say. I would say they are dead wrong. Studying doctrines and theology (creeds) has helped me to be more transformed in the likeness of Christ, which in turn, causes me to reach out to others (deeds). They go hand in hand. 

I encourage all my brothers and sisters in Christ, to take time to meditate on the attributes of God as part of your daily devotions. I know you will be blessed. :o)

If you would like to listen to Pastor Eric's systematic theology teachings, and I highly recommend them, they are available to listen to on line or via podcast here. I also highly recommend his teachings on the Gospel of John. 

...ceiling-less and window-less, but not homeless. We are blessed...

...ceiling-less and window-less, but not homeless. We are blessed...

When Mommy Sweet Mom shared about the new meme she was going to start, I knew immediately what I wanted to share about my bird first. It's one of my most favorite things. 

The bird originally belonged to my great aunts, Aunt Ceil and Aunt Wilma. It was passed down to my mom. Shortly before she died, I told my mom that I always loved the little bird. She took it off the shelf and told me to take it home. I didn't argue. :o)

This bird is not a knick knack. It has a specific purpose. Does anyone know what that would be?

When Mommy Sweet Mom shared about the new meme she was going to start, I knew immediately what I wanted to share about my bird first. It's one of my most favorite things. 

The bird originally belonged to my great aunts, Aunt Ceil and Aunt Wilma. It was passed down to my mom. Shortly before she died, I told my mom that I always loved the little bird. She took it off the shelf and told me to take it home. I didn't argue. :o)

This bird is not a knick knack. It has a specific purpose. Does anyone know what that would be?

Penelopy looks very guilty for chewing up her mama's shoe, doesn't she?? 

Penelopy looks very guilty for chewing up her mama's shoe, doesn't she?? 

I have missed two Monday's posts about my mom. The words haven't been coming. When my thoughts and words begin to flow, I'll start up again. 

We have termite exterminators coming to our home this week to give us estimates on how much it will cost to get rid of the destructive little critters. It appears, in our layman's eyes, that we caught them early, which is a huge praise!! I'm also thankful for them because now I am finally getting new windows for my house that I have wanted to get for a long, long time. We will have to buy all new trim for the windows, which means I will be doing a lot of sanding, staining and varnishing a lot over the next few months. Since the den is already torn up, we are also going to refinish the wood floors in there to see how hard it will be to do the rest of the house. I'd love to get rid of the carpet in the living room and just have area rugs. The upstairs bedrooms and hallway rooms are all exposed wood, but the woods is in pretty bad shape and in need of refinishing. That's all dreaming and in the future plans. We need new windows first! 

Mommy Sweet Mom is starting a "Things in My House" meme that I am going to join. So you can watch for those starting this Thursday. :o) Please consider joining us. I think it will be fun!

Last Sunday, one of my friends at church had her first baby. One of the many that will be filling the nursery over the next few months. A precious baby boy that they named Tobin. I have to shower this little guy with lots of gifts to make up for calling him a "she" during the whole pregnancy.  :-D I can't wait to hold him!! 

God is good...ALL the time and deserving of all GLORY, HONOR and PRAISE. I am in awe to be one of His sheep that He has called to be His own....

I have missed two Monday's posts about my mom. The words haven't been coming. When my thoughts and words begin to flow, I'll start up again. 

We have termite exterminators coming to our home this week to give us estimates on how much it will cost to get rid of the destructive little critters. It appears, in our layman's eyes, that we caught them early, which is a huge praise!! I'm also thankful for them because now I am finally getting new windows for my house that I have wanted to get for a long, long time. We will have to buy all new trim for the windows, which means I will be doing a lot of sanding, staining and varnishing a lot over the next few months. Since the den is already torn up, we are also going to refinish the wood floors in there to see how hard it will be to do the rest of the house. I'd love to get rid of the carpet in the living room and just have area rugs. The upstairs bedrooms and hallway rooms are all exposed wood, but the woods is in pretty bad shape and in need of refinishing. That's all dreaming and in the future plans. We need new windows first! 

Mommy Sweet Mom is starting a "Things in My House" meme that I am going to join. So you can watch for those starting this Thursday. :o) Please consider joining us. I think it will be fun!

Last Sunday, one of my friends at church had her first baby. One of the many that will be filling the nursery over the next few months. A precious baby boy that they named Tobin. I have to shower this little guy with lots of gifts to make up for calling him a "she" during the whole pregnancy.  :-D I can't wait to hold him!! 

God is good...ALL the time and deserving of all GLORY, HONOR and PRAISE. I am in awe to be one of His sheep that He has called to be His own....

We have been talking about replacing our windows for the last 5 years. This year, we decided to start replacing them a few at a time by ourselves. The above pictures are from the den. You never know what you will find when you begin a home improvement project. We certainly weren't expecting termites. :o( 

Sunday update: We stayed home form church, which really hurts. I love going to church, but we need to get something done. We've decided to remove all of the paneling in the den, insulate it and put up new drywall. The sad news...It looks like we will be canceling yet another vacation this summer. Right after the flood, we were to go camping for a week and I just couldn't go. It felt wrong. Now the expense of going to the Boundary Waters (gas, cabin, dog care, incidentals) seems pretty foolish when we have a major expense in our home to take care of. 

In all of  this, I give praise to God. Praise we found the problem when we did. Praise we can fix it. Praise that we have a home, when so many in our area do not. Praise that our real home is in Heaven, where rust and moth can not destroy and one day, we will be there to worship God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen!!

We have been talking about replacing our windows for the last 5 years. This year, we decided to start replacing them a few at a time by ourselves. The above pictures are from the den. You never know what you will find when you begin a home improvement project. We certainly weren't expecting termites. :o( 

Sunday update: We stayed home form church, which really hurts. I love going to church, but we need to get something done. We've decided to remove all of the paneling in the den, insulate it and put up new drywall. The sad news...It looks like we will be canceling yet another vacation this summer. Right after the flood, we were to go camping for a week and I just couldn't go. It felt wrong. Now the expense of going to the Boundary Waters (gas, cabin, dog care, incidentals) seems pretty foolish when we have a major expense in our home to take care of. 

In all of  this, I give praise to God. Praise we found the problem when we did. Praise we can fix it. Praise that we have a home, when so many in our area do not. Praise that our real home is in Heaven, where rust and moth can not destroy and one day, we will be there to worship God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen!!

I had the 45 and wore it out. Ahhh, memories....

Another good one...



Oh, look at what I found! You can watch the whole first season on line!!

I had the 45 and wore it out. Ahhh, memories....

Another good one...



Oh, look at what I found! You can watch the whole first season on line!!