winter so far at our house

Winter is mild here . Though for Texas it is consider cold! Yesterday morning it was 24F when I woke and our water was frozen, because neither of us remembered to leave the water running little bit all night. So that was inconvenient. We did not have water til nearly noon. No flushing toilets, not washing dishes, or doing laundry. Though we do have gallon jugs of water saved for times like that for drinking, and cooking, and washing hands. Now this morning though it only got down to 44F. ( and we remembered to leave the water running last night!)

Every body has got the flue bug this last week, except for me!! Luck, lucky me! I must be healthy! I am already queasy enough feeling from the pregnancy that i sure don't need to get the flue!!

Schooling is going great!! Looking like we will get finished up in March! SOOO Excited about that!

My Dad and Mom have arrived here from Canada this past Friday where they will spend the winter. They have been coming here to Texas for the last several winters. The kids and I always look forward to it. The kids spend time with them every day, which gives me a quiet house for awhile! And i have a baby sister when ever i need it! ( they stay in a little trailer here on the property) Mom and I have such great walks and talks through out the winter. I love it!!

We got to see snow this past weekend!!
We took a trip to see friends in Tennessee. And while we were there it snowed! Just a dusting, but still snow is snow!!! So the kids loved that. It doesn't snow here every winter. But last winter it snowed 7 in. in Feb. That was are first and last snow fall of the winter. The kids sure had a blast in that and i took lost of pictures.

I am very excited about the newest blessing on the way, but i am kind of in shock of being expecting again so soon. And thinking of how close together this one and my other baby will be.
Anna is almost 11 months now, and will be 18 months when this one is due. That's the closest mine as ever been. But i am as excited as ever!! God know best!

Well winter so far here at our place is going just great!
Hoping your winter where ever you are is going just as good also!

In Him,
Mae

another blesssing

I thought it about time I announced our upcoming blessing. I try not to share this exciting news to soon, but i can never resist.
When I am blessed with a blessing, i just have to share it!! I can't keep it to my self for long!
So here is my big exciting, irresistible news!!
Our heavenly Father has seen fit to bless us once again with the blessing of new life in the womb!!
Yep, a precious , sweet baby is on the way!!
Sooo this will be baby number 6 for this house hold!!
Oh the joy! Oh what fun!
Estimated due date is on August 5th 2011. So that puts me about 8 weeks right now.
Life finds me right now extra tired, and queasy off and on. But not bad at all. Some moms have it so much worse in the morning sickness department. So i am very blessed that way.
All the children are oh so happy of news of a coming sibling.
More the merrier is the attitude around here!!

I have had 2 miscarriages is the past, one between the 2 oldest and one between the youngest son and our first girl about 4 1/2 years ago.
So sadly that is always in the back of my mind when i find out i am expecting again.
But i just put this life into the hands of my heavenly Farther who planted this life there in the first place. This child is His. He/she is for is glory only. We hope to have the little on in our arms in the fall, and in our home for many years to come. But when ever the Lord calls this child to come home to Him, we will be willing to let him/her go. Knowing God know best. And He loves this child more than we can ever imagine.

Thank you God for this blessing of life. I am awed that you see fit to bless me again as mom!! Oh, that i could be every bit the mom that you want me to be!

Over Coming Evil God's Way

Here is another book that I bought at the same time as the other one I mentioned in my last post.
I have only read a little in this one so far.
But it too seems very good.

The title is, Over Coming Evil God's Way, by Stephen Russell

On the front it says, The Biblical and Historical Case for Nonresistance.

On the back it reads,
We live in a world wracked with violence and despair. Does that mean that every act of violence must be met with an equal or greater counter blow? Over Coming Evil God's way asserts that the biblical message offers hope of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation in place of hatred, vengeance, and fear. This books looks at both historical and biblical evidence for the nonresistant live style of the Christian. Some of the themes the book deals with:

• Why do Christians disagree among themselves about war?
• What is the overarching narrative of the Bible, and what does it have to say about peace?
• What is the Christian's right and just battle?
• What is the biblical model for the Christian life?
• How have platonism and Islamic thought weakened the church's grasp on nonresistance?
• What place does the gospel of peace have in winning Muslims and others who have discounted the Christian message, life, and community?

I ordered this book at www.cpl.org ph# 1-800-776-0478

The web site listed in the book which I assume is a place to order this book or others is,

www.christianlearning.org

In Him,

Mae

A Change of Allegiance

I have just recently bought this book from a home school company. I am not quite finished reading it. But i love it it, love it, love it!! And wanted to share all about it here with others.
To me it should almost be considered a must read for all professing Christians. It is about the Christians place in the war. ( or better put, lack of place in the war)

A Change of Allegiance By Dean Taylor

( this is what it says on the back of the book)

What should Christians do with Jesus words, "Love your enemies"?

Is it alright for a Christian to go to war?

Doesn't a Christian have an obligation to defend his country?

Dean Taylor and his wife Tania were both in the U.S. Army when they realized that, as committed Christians, they had to come to grip with these questions. In a new and sincere quest to truth, they were determined to follow Jesus Christ under the banner "no compromise". As they began to search Scriptures and church history, they came to the startling discovery that the Christian Church originally was uniformly opposed to Christians going to war or joining the military.

In A change of Allegiance , Dean Taylor takes the reader on a moving journey through Scriptures, Christian history , and his own life's story as he demonstrates the incompatibility of Christianity and war.
Ultimately, Dean Taylor challenges his readers to consider where their allegiance truly lies.


( this is in my own words)
I have always believed this way. But was just so wonderful to me to read his book and hear of his journey to this believe and his coming out of the army. Was just so refreshing and uplifting to me.
His book does such a good job at bringing out what the Bible says on the subject of nonviolence, loving your enemies.
Any which way you want to cut it, there is absolutely no room for "just war".

If you differ on that then you real need to read this book. (And please read it first before you jump on me with your opposing comments.)

I ordered mine at Christian Light Education. http://www.clp.org/ 1-800-776-0478

Also there is 2 web sites in the book that i assume you can order the books as well.

http://www.scrollpublishing.com/
(717) 349-7033

http://www.radicalreformation.com/

I pray that if you read this book you do so with an open heart and mind to God's wonderful truth on this matter. It is a real eye opener for sure.

In Him,
Mae

one's boldness encourages me

In my second to last post i talked of my timidness in speaking up on certain issues, but that i was working on being bolder.
Well just recently it has been made even more clear to me of why i need to be bold in God and His truth, because my boldness can give others encouragement.
I have just recently been encouraged my self by someone that was bold in in what they believed.
And again to day as well.

Someone asked me today if I was almost ready for Christmas.
I very carefully as I could, replied that we did not keep Christmas. ( carefully, because i was certain that she did and I did not want to offend)
Well i was shocked at her reply to me.
She says, "Bless you! That is so good. Oh, that is wonderful!"
I couldn't believe it!
I never had someone say that to me before after hearing that I didn't keep Christmas.
Then she when on to say that she did not either, and that she had a good friend that did not as well.
She kept going on and saying why she felt it was that it was not pleasing to God.
Others were around, and i was thinking, "oh no what will the others think."
Yet she kept talking so boldly.
I was so impressed!
It gave me such inspiration.
I was like I want to be like her.
I want to be strong and unafraid of what others may think.

So i hope my boldness is encouraging to others as well.
Go forth and be bold in Christ who gives you strength.

In Him, Mae

The World s Mine

I came across this lovely poem in a book i was reading to the children tonight. So i just had to share!!

The World Is Mine
Today, upon a bus I saw
A lovely maid with golden hair;
I envied her_ she seemed so gay_
And, oh, I wished i were so fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle;
She had one foot, and wore a crutch_
But as she passed, she had a smile!

Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;
I have two feet! The world is mine!

And when I stopped to buy some sweets,
The lad who served me had such charm;
He seemed to radiate good cheer;
His manner was so kind and warm.
I said, "It's so nice to deal with you.
Such courtesy I seldom find."
He turned and said, "Oh thank you, sir!"
And then I saw that he was blind!

Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;
I have two eyes! The world is mine!

Then walking down the street I saw
A little boy with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched as others played;
It seemed he knew not what to do.
I stopped a moment; then said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word,
And then I knew he could not hear!

Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;
I have two ears! The world is mine!

With feet to take me where I'd go_
With eyes to see the sunset glow_
With ears to hear what I should know_

Oh, God, forgive me when I wine;
I'm blessed indeed! The world is mine!

- Author Unknown

Being strong in God and in His truth

This is something I am really working on as of late.
Being strong and bold for God and His word and His truth.
I know God wants a strong people.
But I have been ever so timid mostly.
For one thing i have a quite nature.
But for another I have just been plain timid to speak up and make my thoughts known when it is so different than whats around me.
I have never wanted to offend or hurt anyone.
I have kept quiet in cases that I could have had an opportunity to share God's wonderful truths on different issues.
And i feel so bad about it now.
I am praying that God gives me these opportunities again to speak and be a light for Him.
I have something so wonderful to share, so why should I feel like i need to keep quiet.
Why do i have to worry about offending someone by sharing God's truth.
Nope, no more!
I am going to be as bold, and fearless as ever!
I am standing on God's word and I am sharing it with others!!

encouragment and peace for this time of year

While out shopping bout this time last year in the last week or two before Christmas I over heard this conversation between 2 customers. They both appeared to be doing there last minute shopping for the big day.
And the conversation went like this.
The one customer asks the other, "Are you ready for Christmas yet?"
The other customer replies in not so nice of tone," I'm ready for it to be over with already." Yep, I'm ready for it to get here and get on over with." And be through with it."
The other customer completely understood how she felt.

I couldn't believe it. It clearly appeared to be one big head ache for both of them. Yet they were still doing it.

I wonder do others feel that way too?

Do you feel in daze trying to get it all done this time of year, gift shopping, meal preparations, and schooling and all?
Are you spending money that you really don't have just to celebrate Christmas?
Are you having a hard tome finding something for the ones that already, "have everything"?
Are you stressing out?
Have you ended up with one big ole head ache?

If so, it does not have to be that way.
God want us to have a peaceful and restful spirit. He does not require that of you. He has not asked His people to go to all this fuss and head ache, and misery. He has not asked us to celebrate His birth. And if He did, you can know it would not be in the way the world is doing it.

So give your self a break. I know it's suppose to be being done for Jesus. But he does not require that of you. He requires your love and obedience, that's it!! So simple!! So peaceful and so restful!

So have a restful, stress free wonderful year all year long.

We certainly are. We are getting just as much school as ever done here, and enjoying the first part of the winter, being relaxed and restful as ever. No gift shopping , no other plans to be making. Just wonderful relaxing and enjoying mommy life!!!
So come on and join me in the party!!
You will be glad you did!!

If you were about to fall off a cilff....

...and you didn't know it.
But i was there and I seen.
I know you would want me to warn you.
And prevent it from happening if I was able.
Say you were at the top of a cliff and you were taking pictures of scenery or somebody.
Your back was turned to the cliff.
You knew it was there some where, but you did not now how close.
You kept backing up to get in the right position for the perfect shot.
You had no clue of the danger you were in.
So i warned you, by letting you know that your actions were about to be the destruction of your life. I tried to be as gentle as I could.
Your first thought was, " posh, i know what I am doing". "I fine".
So i kept giving words of warning.
But i tried very hard not to offend.
Then you took that last fatal step, and I really hollered then! ( i knew you would not care if I lost my gentleness at this point)
And just in the nick of time, you turned from your actions that would have took you over the edge.
You were very happy and grateful then, that I said what I did, though at first you were upset at me for bothering you and preaching at you.


And that is where this blog comes in at. I don't want no one falling off no cliff!!!

Home is Best

Here is another poem i came across to day. I guess it's the day for poems!!

Home is Best

Stay, Stay at home, my heart and rest;

Home-keeping hearts are happiest,

For those that wander they know not where

Are full of trouble and full of care;

To stay at home is best.

Weary and homesick and distresses,

They wander east, they wander west,

And are baffled and beaten and blow about

By the winds of the wilderness of doubt;

To stay at home is best.

Then stay at home, my heat, and rest;

The bird is safest in it's nest,

Over all that flutter their wings and fly

A hawk is hovering in the sky;

To stay at home is best.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

A Child's Faith

I just came across this poem today while looking through one of my cook books.
So thought i would share it here.

A Child's Faith

"Jesus loves me, this I know,

For the Bible tells me so"_

Little children ask no more,

For love is all they're looking for,

And in a small child's shining eyes

The FAITH of all the ages lies---

And tiny hands and tousled heads

That kneels in prayer by little beds

Are closer to the dear Lord's heart

And of His Kingdom more a part

Than we who search, and never find;

The answers to our questioning mind-

For FAITH in things we cannot see

Requires a child's simplicity

For, lost in life's complexities,

We drift upon uncharted seas

And slowly Faith disintegrates

While wealth and power accumulates-

And the more man learns, the less he knows,

And the more involved his thinking grows

ANd, in his arrogance and pride,

no longer is man satisfied

To place his confidence and love-

With childlike FAITH in GOD above-

Oh, Farther grant once more to men

A simple childlike FAITH again

And, with small child's trusting eyes,

May all people come to realize

That FAITH alone can save man's soul

And lead him to a HIGHER GOAL.

Helen Steiner Rice

the unruly tongue

Set a watch, O Lord, befroe my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Psalm 141:3



This is my daily prayer.



Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minster grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4 : 29

Oh that my speech always be uplifting, edifying, and impart grace to those that hear.




There is so many verses in Bible that talk about the unruly tongue. Here is some in the book of James.



Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth. James 3:5



But the tongue can no man tame: it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:8



There with bless we God, even the Farther: and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. James 3:9-10

And some in Proverbs.

A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger. The tongues of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 15:1-2

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. Proverbs 15:4

A man hath joy by the answer of him mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Proverbs 15: 23

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21

In my home, when i am around others, when i send e-mails, and when i write on my blog; my only desire is that my speech be kind, loving, caring, considerate, edifying, encouraging, inspiring, and would always impart grace to the hearers. Oh i have so much to work on in that area.



So Lord i need you to control my tongue.