This is the time of lots of gift giving and receiving for those who celebrate Christmas.
And thinking of gifts and such, has made me think of the greatest gift that can ever be given and received.
It can not be bought with money, it will never wear out, never be used up, or get old.
Sounds good right?
It is a gift that only God can give.
The gift of eternal life.
And He is given it freely to all who will believe on Him.
All we have to do is receive it.
Beautiful isn't?!!
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish , but have everlasting life.
Romans 6: 22-23
22 ) But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ephesians 2:8
8) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9) Not of works, lest any man should boast .
In all of the gifts you have received, if this one is not among them, then I encourage you to receive it now. It is the greatest gift you will ever be given!
And if this gift is not among the gifts you have given your children yet, well it's not to late. Of course you your self can not give them the gift of eternal life, only God can do that. But you can give them Jesus. You can bring Jesus into their lives. And through Jesus they also can receive the gift of eternal life.
In Him,
Mae
Friday, December 27, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
~ Jesus our Hope ~
Jesus.......
The Son of God born in a manger.
Died on the cross for our sins.
Rose again, and ascended back up to heaven.
Who now reigns on the throne with the Father.
Jesus......
Who was sent by the Father to be the sacrifice for our sins.
The One who gives us life.
Through Him we have hope.
By Him we are saved.
Our Saviour, Healer and protector!
Thanking Jesus today for giving me hope, and life eternal!
In Him,
Mae
The Son of God born in a manger.
Died on the cross for our sins.
Rose again, and ascended back up to heaven.
Who now reigns on the throne with the Father.
Jesus......
Who was sent by the Father to be the sacrifice for our sins.
The One who gives us life.
Through Him we have hope.
By Him we are saved.
Our Saviour, Healer and protector!
Thanking Jesus today for giving me hope, and life eternal!
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
a great poster for your teens
I have this list on a little poster on my fridge titled Teen Commandments. I thought them pretty good, so I wanted to share it with you all.
1. Don' let your parents down; they brought you up
2. Choose your companions with care, you become what they are.
3. Be master of your habits; or they will master you.
4. Treasure your time; don't spend it; invest it.
5. Stand for something; or you'll fall for anything.
6. Select only a date; who would make a good mate.
7. See what you can do for others; not what they can do for you.
8. Guard your thoughts; what you think, you are.
9. Don't fill up on this world's crumbs; feed your soul on the Living Bread.
10. Give your all to Christ; He gave His all for you.
Hope you have enjoyed them too. You may want to print them off and make a poster for your fridge or wall.
In Him,
Mae
1. Don' let your parents down; they brought you up
2. Choose your companions with care, you become what they are.
3. Be master of your habits; or they will master you.
4. Treasure your time; don't spend it; invest it.
5. Stand for something; or you'll fall for anything.
6. Select only a date; who would make a good mate.
7. See what you can do for others; not what they can do for you.
8. Guard your thoughts; what you think, you are.
9. Don't fill up on this world's crumbs; feed your soul on the Living Bread.
10. Give your all to Christ; He gave His all for you.
Hope you have enjoyed them too. You may want to print them off and make a poster for your fridge or wall.
In Him,
Mae
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Using Philippians 4:8 to rate a movie
Philippians 4:8
" Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
I have always loved this verse, but now just recently it has hit me that this verse is a great guide line for us of things we should or shouldn't have on our minds. And it is the perfect verse to use to rate what movies, books, or magazines we should be viewing and putting into our heads.
I have used this verse before with other verses on why I am against most movies and T.V.
But now I am like, " Hey this verse can stand alone in rating of movies, T.V. and such."
All you have to do when deciding rather a certain movie or T.V. show is what the Lord would want your family to put in their minds is simply read the verse together and ask these questions.
~ Is it true ?
~ Is it honest?
~ Is it just?
~ Is it pure?
~ It is lovely?
~ Is it of things of good report?
~ Is there any virtue and praise?
If the selected movie, T.V. program or shows meets the bill, then your good to go. If not, then it needs to go!! That simple!
Your probably like, " but there isn't many movies that fit those qualifications ." And that is true. There is not many movies or stuff on T.V that is fit for the children God to watch. Not much at all.
But that is ok. We are worth more than that. Our minds, our hearts, and our souls are far more valuable than that. We have such great things of God that we can do. We don't need the worldly entertainment that this earth has to offer.
And God deserves more from us. He wants our minds, and hearts to be His, and His only, and to be used only for His glory. He wants to be in our thoughts, and in our mouths. He wants our time consumed with the things of Him, not consumed with the things of this world, or the world's entertainment.
May we keep our hearts and our minds pure before the Lord always. And don't forget Philippians 4:8! It is a great one to have memorized, but if not just tape it to your T.V. :)
I will leave with you this verse in Psalms too.
"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer." Psalms 19:14
In Him,
Mae
p.s. Please take a moment to leave me a comment and let me know what you have thought of this post. I would love to hear how you rate movies in your home.
" Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
I have always loved this verse, but now just recently it has hit me that this verse is a great guide line for us of things we should or shouldn't have on our minds. And it is the perfect verse to use to rate what movies, books, or magazines we should be viewing and putting into our heads.
I have used this verse before with other verses on why I am against most movies and T.V.
But now I am like, " Hey this verse can stand alone in rating of movies, T.V. and such."
All you have to do when deciding rather a certain movie or T.V. show is what the Lord would want your family to put in their minds is simply read the verse together and ask these questions.
~ Is it true ?
~ Is it honest?
~ Is it just?
~ Is it pure?
~ It is lovely?
~ Is it of things of good report?
~ Is there any virtue and praise?
If the selected movie, T.V. program or shows meets the bill, then your good to go. If not, then it needs to go!! That simple!
Your probably like, " but there isn't many movies that fit those qualifications ." And that is true. There is not many movies or stuff on T.V that is fit for the children God to watch. Not much at all.
But that is ok. We are worth more than that. Our minds, our hearts, and our souls are far more valuable than that. We have such great things of God that we can do. We don't need the worldly entertainment that this earth has to offer.
And God deserves more from us. He wants our minds, and hearts to be His, and His only, and to be used only for His glory. He wants to be in our thoughts, and in our mouths. He wants our time consumed with the things of Him, not consumed with the things of this world, or the world's entertainment.
May we keep our hearts and our minds pure before the Lord always. And don't forget Philippians 4:8! It is a great one to have memorized, but if not just tape it to your T.V. :)
I will leave with you this verse in Psalms too.
"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer." Psalms 19:14
In Him,
Mae
p.s. Please take a moment to leave me a comment and let me know what you have thought of this post. I would love to hear how you rate movies in your home.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
a few sweet pictuers
Hope you enjoy.
In Him,
Mae
Fall blessings
Fall time it is once again!!
Yep, my favorite season is here, and in high gear! And all the many blessings it brings.
Gardens are nearly all harvested. Lots of vegetables are in jars, and in the freezer.
And carrots, beets, rutabagas, potatoes, spaghetti squash, onions, and pumpkins are filling our cold room.
Nights and mornings are frosty now, but afternoons are warmer and sunny, so the kids still have lots of fun out playing. They spend lots of time on our two trampolines, but now their latest thing is all the pretty leaves falling form the trees, which they rake in to piles and then jump into them, or hide each other under the leaves.
Hoping the really cold weather holds off a bit yet and long with the snow, so we can enjoy our fall time longer.
Schooling is in full force with 4 students going. They are grades 8, 5, 3, and 1. With our 3 and 2 years old keeping them selves super busy in the mean time!! :)
Summer here was short, fast and sweet. Could have been hotter longer, but I won't complain either.
I am just happy and content in season here are in in now, and enjoying all our blessings.
I have waited to end to share our greatest blessing though!! You may have already guessed.
Yes, the lord has blessed us once again with new life in the womb!! So super excited, and praising God! This new one will be arriving May 4th, 2014 if our Lord willing.
May I be the mom I need to be for my precious blessings.
I hope to post on my blog more often now that things have slowed down here a bit. So keeping coming back here for a visit.
In Him,
Mae
Yep, my favorite season is here, and in high gear! And all the many blessings it brings.
Gardens are nearly all harvested. Lots of vegetables are in jars, and in the freezer.
And carrots, beets, rutabagas, potatoes, spaghetti squash, onions, and pumpkins are filling our cold room.
Nights and mornings are frosty now, but afternoons are warmer and sunny, so the kids still have lots of fun out playing. They spend lots of time on our two trampolines, but now their latest thing is all the pretty leaves falling form the trees, which they rake in to piles and then jump into them, or hide each other under the leaves.
Hoping the really cold weather holds off a bit yet and long with the snow, so we can enjoy our fall time longer.
Schooling is in full force with 4 students going. They are grades 8, 5, 3, and 1. With our 3 and 2 years old keeping them selves super busy in the mean time!! :)
Summer here was short, fast and sweet. Could have been hotter longer, but I won't complain either.
I am just happy and content in season here are in in now, and enjoying all our blessings.
I have waited to end to share our greatest blessing though!! You may have already guessed.
Yes, the lord has blessed us once again with new life in the womb!! So super excited, and praising God! This new one will be arriving May 4th, 2014 if our Lord willing.
May I be the mom I need to be for my precious blessings.
I hope to post on my blog more often now that things have slowed down here a bit. So keeping coming back here for a visit.
In Him,
Mae
Friday, August 16, 2013
Summer time kid and garden photos
I love summer time, and what a perfect time to get some great photos!! Hope you enjoy!
Did you hug your children today?
I haven't gave mine a hug yet today, because they are all still sound asleep in their beds.
But I will be ready for them when they get up!! :)
Maybe I'm the only mommy . But I have found that when I get super busy doing the daily tasks of the day, and especially summer time garden stuff, the simple thing of going over to a child and giving them a hug seems a hard thing to do.
I know it sounds so lame. But day after day, this was happening. Sure I gave my little ones their hugs and cuddles cause they come to me and want held, and demand my attention. But my older ones who do not need mommy like that, do their own thing, and I keep them busy doing things and helping me.
Sure we chat as we work. And we have nice companion time that way.
But an actually hug. It wasn't happening.
So I finally decided that I would hug each of them soon as they came down stairs form their bed. Or if they are up before me I will go to them and give them a nice good hug, and then go and get busy on breakfast.
But even since I have started that, I have missed a couple kids on certain days. Especially say if one of them are sitting on the couch in the living room, when I get up. If I take the route to the kitchen through the living room, then I am fine, I stop and give that son a hug and continue to the kitchen to get breakfast.
But if I take the route through the utility room to get to the kitchen ( promising my self I will go directly to living room after and give that hug), then I spot the pile of laundry that needs to be started, so I start it. Then I arrive in the kitchen and see stuff lying out on the cupboard top where hubby has prepared his breakfast .I clean that mess up. And then my mind goes on to breakfast, and I start that, and soon forget that sweet son of mine that hasn't got his morning hug yet.
I am wanting to keep this up because it gives them their special little bit of attention from mom, and makes them feel loved and cared for. And should help to keep us close I hope.
I also am hopping that if I do this everyday they will be so use to ( and hopefully even enjoy that hug from mom) that they won't mind hugs as they get in their teens and so on.
And even hoping that when they are grown, and left the coop, when they return for visits they will still let mom hug them! ( A far off dream I know ! )
So take that moment this morning and every morning, and give each of your sweet blessings a hug, before you get super busy for the day. And when ever you have opportunity through out the day, give more hugs, or a pat on the back too will do wonders!!
In HIM,
Mae
But I will be ready for them when they get up!! :)
Maybe I'm the only mommy . But I have found that when I get super busy doing the daily tasks of the day, and especially summer time garden stuff, the simple thing of going over to a child and giving them a hug seems a hard thing to do.
I know it sounds so lame. But day after day, this was happening. Sure I gave my little ones their hugs and cuddles cause they come to me and want held, and demand my attention. But my older ones who do not need mommy like that, do their own thing, and I keep them busy doing things and helping me.
Sure we chat as we work. And we have nice companion time that way.
But an actually hug. It wasn't happening.
So I finally decided that I would hug each of them soon as they came down stairs form their bed. Or if they are up before me I will go to them and give them a nice good hug, and then go and get busy on breakfast.
But even since I have started that, I have missed a couple kids on certain days. Especially say if one of them are sitting on the couch in the living room, when I get up. If I take the route to the kitchen through the living room, then I am fine, I stop and give that son a hug and continue to the kitchen to get breakfast.
But if I take the route through the utility room to get to the kitchen ( promising my self I will go directly to living room after and give that hug), then I spot the pile of laundry that needs to be started, so I start it. Then I arrive in the kitchen and see stuff lying out on the cupboard top where hubby has prepared his breakfast .I clean that mess up. And then my mind goes on to breakfast, and I start that, and soon forget that sweet son of mine that hasn't got his morning hug yet.
I am wanting to keep this up because it gives them their special little bit of attention from mom, and makes them feel loved and cared for. And should help to keep us close I hope.
I also am hopping that if I do this everyday they will be so use to ( and hopefully even enjoy that hug from mom) that they won't mind hugs as they get in their teens and so on.
And even hoping that when they are grown, and left the coop, when they return for visits they will still let mom hug them! ( A far off dream I know ! )
So take that moment this morning and every morning, and give each of your sweet blessings a hug, before you get super busy for the day. And when ever you have opportunity through out the day, give more hugs, or a pat on the back too will do wonders!!
In HIM,
Mae
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
summer time kids and animals ( photos )
Now altogether we have 48 chickens ( the other 64 are snugly in our freezer now ), 6 friendly ducks, one male giant daddy rabbit who needs a wife, and one very expectant momma cat . Wished we had a milk cow too though. Yep, then our farm would be complete!! :)
The garden is going good. We have lots of lettuce and onions ready to eat. The other vegetables are coming along very well too. The weeds are unfortunately doing very well too though. So that means a constant job of weeding, and weeding, and weeding. I don't like a weedy garden!!
So our summer so far finds all well and booming here. Busy and fun at the same time.
Thanking the Lord for all He provides.
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Giving our lives to the Lord 100 percent
Here is something that has been on my mind lately.
When we choose to serve the Lord and ask him in to our hearts, do we give him our lives 100 percent to use as He so chooses, or do we give just a part of our selves as we choose.
Do we say, yes, I give my heart to the Lord and want to serve Him, but yet holding back a part of us? Do we still want to do our own thing, and make our own decision based on what we feel is right? Do we want God's blessings in our lives, yet want to partake in the things of the world as well? That ought not to be, but I think can easily happen if one is not totally committed to God the whole way.
I believe when we truly 100 percent give our hearts to the Lord, and truly choose to serve Him no-turning-back; then we are giving far more than our hearts.
When we make this decision we are giving Him everything. Nothing belongs to us anymore.
Our hearts, our minds, our souls, our bodies, they are all His.
Our time, our money, everything!
And when all those things belong to Him then He is the one in charge of making the decision on how we are to use these things.
So then we must consider how does He want us to use our minds, our bodies, our time, our money, etc...etc.....
What kind of things does He want us to fill our minds with?
What kind of things would He want us to do or not do?
What kind of places would He want or not want us to go?
How would He want us to use our time?
How does He want us to take care of our bodies?
What kind of things would He want us to watch or not watch?
His Word ( the Bible ) gives us the answers for all theses things if we truly seek for His way,
And when we pray for His Will in our lives.
Every decision we make should be based on what God's will is for our lives.
Every thing we do, places we go, and movies or T.V we watch should all be pleasing to Him.
If we call our selves God's children then every part of our being should be used for His glory only, and our lives should completely be in tune with Him and His Will. (Of course unfortunately we are not perfect and will be making mistakes way more often than we care for, so we have to be continually dieing to self, and continue to learn and grow in Him.)
We also need to keep in mind that there is no middle ground. If our actions do not please or glorify God, then we are pleasing and glorifying Satan instead. We certainly don't want that!
And we can not serve both God and mammon.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 6:24
May we commit our lives 100 percent to God, give Him our all, and seek only His will for our lives! May every part of our being be glorifying to Him.
In Him
Mae
As always I love to hear from you! Tell me how you like this post, and share your thoughts on this subject.
When we choose to serve the Lord and ask him in to our hearts, do we give him our lives 100 percent to use as He so chooses, or do we give just a part of our selves as we choose.
Do we say, yes, I give my heart to the Lord and want to serve Him, but yet holding back a part of us? Do we still want to do our own thing, and make our own decision based on what we feel is right? Do we want God's blessings in our lives, yet want to partake in the things of the world as well? That ought not to be, but I think can easily happen if one is not totally committed to God the whole way.
I believe when we truly 100 percent give our hearts to the Lord, and truly choose to serve Him no-turning-back; then we are giving far more than our hearts.
When we make this decision we are giving Him everything. Nothing belongs to us anymore.
Our hearts, our minds, our souls, our bodies, they are all His.
Our time, our money, everything!
And when all those things belong to Him then He is the one in charge of making the decision on how we are to use these things.
So then we must consider how does He want us to use our minds, our bodies, our time, our money, etc...etc.....
What kind of things does He want us to fill our minds with?
What kind of things would He want us to do or not do?
What kind of places would He want or not want us to go?
How would He want us to use our time?
How does He want us to take care of our bodies?
What kind of things would He want us to watch or not watch?
His Word ( the Bible ) gives us the answers for all theses things if we truly seek for His way,
And when we pray for His Will in our lives.
Every decision we make should be based on what God's will is for our lives.
Every thing we do, places we go, and movies or T.V we watch should all be pleasing to Him.
If we call our selves God's children then every part of our being should be used for His glory only, and our lives should completely be in tune with Him and His Will. (Of course unfortunately we are not perfect and will be making mistakes way more often than we care for, so we have to be continually dieing to self, and continue to learn and grow in Him.)
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live ; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave
himself for me. Galatians 2:201
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead , and your life is hid with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3
himself for me. Galatians 2:201
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead , and your life is hid with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3
We also need to keep in mind that there is no middle ground. If our actions do not please or glorify God, then we are pleasing and glorifying Satan instead. We certainly don't want that!
And we can not serve both God and mammon.
Matthew 6:24
May we commit our lives 100 percent to God, give Him our all, and seek only His will for our lives! May every part of our being be glorifying to Him.
In Him
Mae
As always I love to hear from you! Tell me how you like this post, and share your thoughts on this subject.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
One finger for the Lord
Here is a very beautiful story from the book Tramp For the Lord by Corrie Ten Boon.
On one of Corrie's trip to Russia she visited this wonderful elderly lady who was badly crippled by multiple sclerosis. She was bed bound, and disfigured from this disease. Her fingers were gnarled. She had control of only her right hand, and had use of just the index finger on that hand.
But with just that one finger she did something very great! She would lay there in bed propped up by pillows, her head at an odd angle, and type way on an old typewriter with that one finger! Diligently all day long until late at night each day she would do this!
She was translating portions of the Bible and Christian books into the Russian language, Latvian, and the language of her own people. Only using that one finger --- peck.... peck... peck... peck--- she typed out the pages. She painstakingly copied books of Billy Graham, Watchman Nee, and corrie Ten Boon.
And while she slowly typed away the keys, she spent time praying for the people of who's books she was translating.
Of course upon seeing this dear old lady in such a sad condition form this crippling disease, Corrie very much longed for her healing. But the lady's husband let her in on something.
He told Corrie that every other Christian in the city was being watched by the secret police. But because she had been sick for so long, no one ever looks in on her. He said they are left alone, and so therefore she is the only one in all the city who can type quietly, undetected by the police. So God had a very great purpose for her in her sickness.
Now isn't that so beautiful! This crippled lady with only one good finger is using it so fully for the Lord!! She puts so many of us to shame! So much for our good health and good whole fingers. They are useless to us if we do not honor the Lord with them.
May we use all that we the have for the glory of the Lord! May this dear old lady inspire us all!
In Him,
Mae
On one of Corrie's trip to Russia she visited this wonderful elderly lady who was badly crippled by multiple sclerosis. She was bed bound, and disfigured from this disease. Her fingers were gnarled. She had control of only her right hand, and had use of just the index finger on that hand.
But with just that one finger she did something very great! She would lay there in bed propped up by pillows, her head at an odd angle, and type way on an old typewriter with that one finger! Diligently all day long until late at night each day she would do this!
She was translating portions of the Bible and Christian books into the Russian language, Latvian, and the language of her own people. Only using that one finger --- peck.... peck... peck... peck--- she typed out the pages. She painstakingly copied books of Billy Graham, Watchman Nee, and corrie Ten Boon.
And while she slowly typed away the keys, she spent time praying for the people of who's books she was translating.
Of course upon seeing this dear old lady in such a sad condition form this crippling disease, Corrie very much longed for her healing. But the lady's husband let her in on something.
He told Corrie that every other Christian in the city was being watched by the secret police. But because she had been sick for so long, no one ever looks in on her. He said they are left alone, and so therefore she is the only one in all the city who can type quietly, undetected by the police. So God had a very great purpose for her in her sickness.
Now isn't that so beautiful! This crippled lady with only one good finger is using it so fully for the Lord!! She puts so many of us to shame! So much for our good health and good whole fingers. They are useless to us if we do not honor the Lord with them.
May we use all that we the have for the glory of the Lord! May this dear old lady inspire us all!
In Him,
Mae
spread the Word!
To travel through the desert with
others, to suffer thirst,
to find a spring,
to drink of it,
and not tell the others that
they may be spared
is exactly the same as enjoying Christ
and not telling others about
HIM.
~ Corrie Ten Boon ( from Tramp For The Lord )
I found the above in the book Tramp For The Lord.
When I read it I thought,"That is exactly the way we should feel". We should be so filled with joy and love of Lord that we can not possible keep it to our selves. We should be like, "Hey, I got this awesome truth, and am filled with such lovely peace and joy that I just got to share it with someone." "It is not fair for me to keep this wonderful stuff to my self."
But sadly do we honestly do that?
Are we sharing God's wording with others at every opportunity possible?
May we all be more like Corrie Ten Boon and share Christ freely with others!
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
inspiration from Corrie Ten Boon
Lately I have been reading some of Corrie Ten Boon's books.
And what inspiration I have received from her wonderful books!
Here is the books of hers I just read.
In My Father's House
Tramp For The Lord
The Hiding Place ( this one I have read several years ago, but just now skimmed over it again )
And now I am waiting for my mom to finish the book Prison Letters. So I can read that one too!
In the book , In My Father's House, I enjoyed reading of how her growing up years really helped prepare her for what lie ahead in life. And how her and her family opened their doors to so many people to help them in time of need. Her Dad would always read the Bible to the family sitting around their kitchen table, and he would do so no matter who all was present with them. What an example and witness they were to so many people that way. Also Corrie had a ministry for girls and young ladies for many years. So very wonderful!!
I loved reading of Corrie's years of traveling around the world and witnessing to thousands of people in the book, Tramp For The Lord. She spent at least 20 years in constant travel, ( which she started right after her release from the German concentration camps ) and depended on God to lead her where she was to go and witness. And she also depended completely on Him for all her traveling expenses. What faith she had! And what great work she accomplished for the Lord!
In the book, The Hiding Place, we read of her time in the prison run by cruel guards. But even there, in that dark and heartless place, God's light was shining! Corrie and her sister Betsie witnessed to many, many ladies! They even sang songs of worship and praise while in great misery. And what an example and blessing that must of been for the other ladies!
And Corrie and Betsie thanked the Lord in all situations, even for the lice that infested one place! It was because of the lice that the guards would keep their distance from that camp, and they then were able to read their Bible and sing and witness to fellow prisoners! Other wise they would not have been allowed too! Now how awesome is that!!!
These books are so worth the read for sure!
So read a book by Corrie Ten Boon today, and be inspired!!
To be more like her I so long to be!
In Him,
Mae
And what inspiration I have received from her wonderful books!
Here is the books of hers I just read.
In My Father's House
Tramp For The Lord
The Hiding Place ( this one I have read several years ago, but just now skimmed over it again )
And now I am waiting for my mom to finish the book Prison Letters. So I can read that one too!
In the book , In My Father's House, I enjoyed reading of how her growing up years really helped prepare her for what lie ahead in life. And how her and her family opened their doors to so many people to help them in time of need. Her Dad would always read the Bible to the family sitting around their kitchen table, and he would do so no matter who all was present with them. What an example and witness they were to so many people that way. Also Corrie had a ministry for girls and young ladies for many years. So very wonderful!!
I loved reading of Corrie's years of traveling around the world and witnessing to thousands of people in the book, Tramp For The Lord. She spent at least 20 years in constant travel, ( which she started right after her release from the German concentration camps ) and depended on God to lead her where she was to go and witness. And she also depended completely on Him for all her traveling expenses. What faith she had! And what great work she accomplished for the Lord!
In the book, The Hiding Place, we read of her time in the prison run by cruel guards. But even there, in that dark and heartless place, God's light was shining! Corrie and her sister Betsie witnessed to many, many ladies! They even sang songs of worship and praise while in great misery. And what an example and blessing that must of been for the other ladies!
And Corrie and Betsie thanked the Lord in all situations, even for the lice that infested one place! It was because of the lice that the guards would keep their distance from that camp, and they then were able to read their Bible and sing and witness to fellow prisoners! Other wise they would not have been allowed too! Now how awesome is that!!!
These books are so worth the read for sure!
So read a book by Corrie Ten Boon today, and be inspired!!
To be more like her I so long to be!
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
This momma is not ignoring evil!!
We just received the swimming pool in the mail today that we had ordered.
And adorning the front and back of the box is a big picture displaying the swimming pool. And it showed people in the pool to show the size and all. And of course it had women in the picture wearing bikinis.
Not surprising to me though, because I have seen that many time on sale papers advertising swimming pools, and I have seen it before on other pool boxes we have had.
But this time I did not just ignore it. There was my kids all excited about the new pool, and hovering over the box checking it all out. And there was the women in their bikini tops staring them in the face.
And i didn't like it! Not one bit!
So i got me a black marker and went to color in the ladies' tops. But my marker was nearly out of ink, so I came up with a better idea, duct tape!! ( yep, that wonderful duct tape) I riped off pieces of duct tape and stuck them on the tops or each of the ladies.
The kids of course seen me, and asked what I was doing. "Oh, just giving the ladies some more clothing", I replied. When I was done, the ladies looked a whole lot better. And the kids agreed with me too.
Now they can enjoy looking at our new pool in the box, and not have to see something offensive while doing it. And I feel better! Much better!! :)
Also just recently the Wal-mart advertisement came out in the mail. In it was a big summer section. And of course there was several pictures of women scantly clad showing off the swim wear. I am not sure if I spotted it before my boys or not, but when I did spot it, I quickly took the whole section and crumpled it up and threw it away! There is no way I wanted my boys to fill their eyes on that kind of trash!
Why in the world should I, as a God fearing Mom, allow that kind of stuff in my home and around my precious family. Their hearts, souls, and minds are far to valuable for that.
I guess that stuff is considered normal, and we are suppose to turn a blind eye to it I guess.
But not me!
To me it is ungodly and evil. ( I believe everything that is not a part of God's purpose and plan, is evil) And I am instructed by the Word of God to hate all evil, and to protect my children's heart and minds.
The world wants us to immune our selves to that kind of stuff. The world wants to think that it is normal and right. The world wants us to be comfortable and ok with it. The world wants us to think immodesty and indecency is beautiful and attractive. ( in my eyes it so very completely ugly and disgusting)
I have not found any where in my Bible that says we are to over look and ignore evil, or to harden or immune ourselves to evil, or to think it is normal or ok.
If you have enjoyed this post please take a few moments to leave me a comment and let me know. Or if you would like to add to what I have said here or share Bible verses on this, I would love that too!!
May we all stand for what is right and pleasing to our Lord, and to put evil in it's place.
In Him,
Mae
And adorning the front and back of the box is a big picture displaying the swimming pool. And it showed people in the pool to show the size and all. And of course it had women in the picture wearing bikinis.
Not surprising to me though, because I have seen that many time on sale papers advertising swimming pools, and I have seen it before on other pool boxes we have had.
But this time I did not just ignore it. There was my kids all excited about the new pool, and hovering over the box checking it all out. And there was the women in their bikini tops staring them in the face.
And i didn't like it! Not one bit!
So i got me a black marker and went to color in the ladies' tops. But my marker was nearly out of ink, so I came up with a better idea, duct tape!! ( yep, that wonderful duct tape) I riped off pieces of duct tape and stuck them on the tops or each of the ladies.
The kids of course seen me, and asked what I was doing. "Oh, just giving the ladies some more clothing", I replied. When I was done, the ladies looked a whole lot better. And the kids agreed with me too.
Now they can enjoy looking at our new pool in the box, and not have to see something offensive while doing it. And I feel better! Much better!! :)
Also just recently the Wal-mart advertisement came out in the mail. In it was a big summer section. And of course there was several pictures of women scantly clad showing off the swim wear. I am not sure if I spotted it before my boys or not, but when I did spot it, I quickly took the whole section and crumpled it up and threw it away! There is no way I wanted my boys to fill their eyes on that kind of trash!
Why in the world should I, as a God fearing Mom, allow that kind of stuff in my home and around my precious family. Their hearts, souls, and minds are far to valuable for that.
I guess that stuff is considered normal, and we are suppose to turn a blind eye to it I guess.
But not me!
To me it is ungodly and evil. ( I believe everything that is not a part of God's purpose and plan, is evil) And I am instructed by the Word of God to hate all evil, and to protect my children's heart and minds.
The world wants us to immune our selves to that kind of stuff. The world wants to think that it is normal and right. The world wants us to be comfortable and ok with it. The world wants us to think immodesty and indecency is beautiful and attractive. ( in my eyes it so very completely ugly and disgusting)
I have not found any where in my Bible that says we are to over look and ignore evil, or to harden or immune ourselves to evil, or to think it is normal or ok.
If you have enjoyed this post please take a few moments to leave me a comment and let me know. Or if you would like to add to what I have said here or share Bible verses on this, I would love that too!!
May we all stand for what is right and pleasing to our Lord, and to put evil in it's place.
In Him,
Mae
Monday, May 13, 2013
hello spring, goodbye winter ( a poem )
Here is a fun poem I recently composed in tribute to the arrival of spring!! Right now it is really sunny and warm out; an absolutely beautiful spring day! Gotta' love it!
Hello Spring, Goodbye Winter!
Winter is going away for another year,
And spring is rushing in to take it's place.
Out with the cold winds and the snow,
In with pleasant breezes and spring showers!
Goodbye snow boots and big winter coats,
Hello to rubber boots and light spring jackets.
Away with the ice and snow,
Here comes the water puddles and mud!
No more snowy boots making water messes,
It's now mud being carried in that covers my floor.
No more skiing and sledding,
snowmen or snow ball fights,
Now it's bike riding and long walks,
mud pies and pretty sights.
It's goodbye to waking up in the dark,
and eating supper by artificial light.
Hello to sun shining in my bedroom window way to early in the morn.,
and going to bed well before darkness settles in around us.
Take off the plastic that covers the windows,
No need to keep everything closed up and sealed tight,
time to let in the fresh air, the warmth and sun,
and the pleasant sounds of chirping birds.
We are oh so happy that spring is finally,
though we'll certainly miss all the fun of winter.
But we know that this far North summers are short and sweet,
and winter will come again soon enough.
Yes, goodbye winter, I am more than ready for spring and summer!
Hope you enjoyed my silly poem of spring. Though most of the things I wrote about are already gone for the year, like mud-puddels made from melting snow, and mud from rubber boots being tracked in the house. That part of spring is already gone and done. Of course unless we get alot of rain.
Our 125 little chicks are here and doing very well. The children love helping to feed and care for them.
We have been planting already, at least the early things ( the vegetables that won't be harmed by frost ).
Still waiting on our strawberry plants to arrive though.
Hoping your spring and everything that goes with it is going well for you.
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Hello Spring, Goodbye Winter!
Winter is going away for another year,
And spring is rushing in to take it's place.
Out with the cold winds and the snow,
In with pleasant breezes and spring showers!
Goodbye snow boots and big winter coats,
Hello to rubber boots and light spring jackets.
Away with the ice and snow,
Here comes the water puddles and mud!
No more snowy boots making water messes,
It's now mud being carried in that covers my floor.
No more skiing and sledding,
snowmen or snow ball fights,
Now it's bike riding and long walks,
mud pies and pretty sights.
It's goodbye to waking up in the dark,
and eating supper by artificial light.
Hello to sun shining in my bedroom window way to early in the morn.,
and going to bed well before darkness settles in around us.
Take off the plastic that covers the windows,
No need to keep everything closed up and sealed tight,
time to let in the fresh air, the warmth and sun,
and the pleasant sounds of chirping birds.
We are oh so happy that spring is finally,
though we'll certainly miss all the fun of winter.
But we know that this far North summers are short and sweet,
and winter will come again soon enough.
Yes, goodbye winter, I am more than ready for spring and summer!
Hope you enjoyed my silly poem of spring. Though most of the things I wrote about are already gone for the year, like mud-puddels made from melting snow, and mud from rubber boots being tracked in the house. That part of spring is already gone and done. Of course unless we get alot of rain.
Our 125 little chicks are here and doing very well. The children love helping to feed and care for them.
We have been planting already, at least the early things ( the vegetables that won't be harmed by frost ).
Still waiting on our strawberry plants to arrive though.
Hoping your spring and everything that goes with it is going well for you.
Until next time,
In Him,
Mae
Thursday, May 2, 2013
I think spring is here-- finally!
We are finally having a nice and sunny warm spring day here. The temp. this afternoon is the highest it has been yet at 61F (16C ).
Winter had been really hanging in there. We even recently had more snow falls, though barely a tiny bit each time. But now today I think winter is truly gone for this year.
Snow still clings in areas in our yard and garden, and out in the surrounding fields as well. But everyday the snow is getting a little lower, and less of it. Each day makes a huge difference that way, and especially with temp.s like this today.
The children now have an area to play out on our yard. They are shedding big coats, snow boots, and mittens for jackets, clogs, and rubber boots. What fun they have been having. Riding bikes and playing in water puddles!
Our order of 125 little chicks will come in with in a week or two now, and my little girls are so excited. Often Sarah is asking me, "Is this the day we get the chicks?"
My strawberry plants arrive later in May. What fun the kids will have helping to set them out in the ground, knowing what they will get to enjoy later on in the summer.
And the saskatoon seedlings I have coming. I am eager to get those started, though it will be a year or two before we get to enjoy their fruit.
I am excited to see how the raspberry plants do this summer that I transplanted from my mom and dad's place last year. We should be reaping from those this summer already.
And then there is the rhubarb plants as well. I am very anxious to see how they do. Seems rhubarb doesn't to well just anywhere. My dad and mom have had poor luck with them at their place.
School is still going strong here, though our two older boys are done with some of their subjects. So that makes each day easier. We have probably another good month or more to go though. Will be glad when they are all done for this year. With the nice weather we want to be able focus on out door things more.
We have been going for walks now in the evenings after supper ( the kids ride thier bikes ). That is very nice. I love the longer day light hours that make evenings outings like that possible. In the winter, by supper time it is already dark!
Yep, spring is here and we are happy for it. So very thankful to the Lord for our great first winter here. But celebrating that it is now over!! :)
Hoping you all are having a wonderful spring too!!
In Him,
Mae
Winter had been really hanging in there. We even recently had more snow falls, though barely a tiny bit each time. But now today I think winter is truly gone for this year.
Snow still clings in areas in our yard and garden, and out in the surrounding fields as well. But everyday the snow is getting a little lower, and less of it. Each day makes a huge difference that way, and especially with temp.s like this today.
The children now have an area to play out on our yard. They are shedding big coats, snow boots, and mittens for jackets, clogs, and rubber boots. What fun they have been having. Riding bikes and playing in water puddles!
Our order of 125 little chicks will come in with in a week or two now, and my little girls are so excited. Often Sarah is asking me, "Is this the day we get the chicks?"
My strawberry plants arrive later in May. What fun the kids will have helping to set them out in the ground, knowing what they will get to enjoy later on in the summer.
And the saskatoon seedlings I have coming. I am eager to get those started, though it will be a year or two before we get to enjoy their fruit.
I am excited to see how the raspberry plants do this summer that I transplanted from my mom and dad's place last year. We should be reaping from those this summer already.
And then there is the rhubarb plants as well. I am very anxious to see how they do. Seems rhubarb doesn't to well just anywhere. My dad and mom have had poor luck with them at their place.
School is still going strong here, though our two older boys are done with some of their subjects. So that makes each day easier. We have probably another good month or more to go though. Will be glad when they are all done for this year. With the nice weather we want to be able focus on out door things more.
We have been going for walks now in the evenings after supper ( the kids ride thier bikes ). That is very nice. I love the longer day light hours that make evenings outings like that possible. In the winter, by supper time it is already dark!
Yep, spring is here and we are happy for it. So very thankful to the Lord for our great first winter here. But celebrating that it is now over!! :)
Hoping you all are having a wonderful spring too!!
In Him,
Mae
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
What Kind of Home? ( post by Nancy Campbell )
Here is a post from the Above Rubies e-mail devotions.
WHAT KIND OF HOME?
"They that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee" (Psalm 9:10).
Are you increasing your vision to build a home to the name of the Lord?
Jehovah-Shalom--The Lord my Peace
Because the Israelites did evil in the site of the Lord, He allowed the Midianites to come against them and they became their slaves for seven years. They destroyed the fruit of their land, confiscated their livestock, and left them with nothing to eat. In their despair the Israelites cried out to the Lord and He heard their cry.
God came to a man named Gideon and commanded him to rescue Israel from the Midianites. Gideon felt too helpless and weak in his own strength and wanted proof that it was really God speaking to him.
"Please don't leave until I bring you an offering of food," he asked the angel of God. Gideon prepared a young kid and unleavened cakes. When he came back and put them on the rock, the angelic visitor touched them with the tip of his staff and fire sprang up for the rock and consumed everything. Gideon was full of fear that he had seen the Angel of the Lord face to face. But, "The Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee, fear not: thou shalt not die. Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-Shalom" (Judges 6:22-24).
Are you building a home of peace to Jehovah Shalom? Turn your home into a home of rest instead of restlessness. Upsets will constantly happen in your family life to disturb your peace. Don't allow any of these things to do get on top of you. Look up to the Lord instead. My favorite "Scripture is found in Isaiah 26:3-4, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength." God is bigger than any trauma that happens in your life. When you look to Him and confess your trust in Him He will sustain you. Your circumstances may not change, but peace will reign in your heart and home.
Once again, we see the theme of obedience coming through in this point too. God says in Isaiah 48:18, "O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea."
Jehovah Shalom wants His people to "dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places" (Isaiah 32:18). Not only when everything is going well, but "even if the forest should be destroyed and the city torn down" (Verse 19 NLT). This is the kind of peace we can have when we trust in His name, peace when everything is falling down around us.
Jehovah-Tsidkenu--The Lord my Righteousness
We read in Jeremiah 23:5-6 that God's name is, "The Lord our righteousness." One day the city of Jerusalem will also be called by this name (Jeremiah 33:16). If the Holy God is dwelling in our homes, they should also be called, "The Lord our Righteousness."
As we build to this name of God, we will constantly seek to banish evil and uphold righteousness in our home. Although God is a God of love and compassion, He cannot be God unless He is righteous. He demands exactness in weights and measures (Leviticus 19:35-37 and Deuteronomy 25:15). Anything less than perfection comes short of His holiness (Romans 6:23).
Of course, we can never come near God's righteousness. That's why we need the blood of Jesus.
However, although we cannot be righteous, except through the righteous life of Christ who lives in us, we should have the same essence about us that God does. He hates evil and loves righteousness and He wants us to do the same. Psalm 97:10 says, "Ye that love the Lord, hate evil."
Romans 12:9 says, "Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good." To "abhor" means "to shudder with horror, to utterly detest." Is this how we feel about sin? Is this how we feel about evil in our home? Is this how we feel about the evil that is happening in the nation? How does this attitude determine our actions?
It is a powerful thing to build a righteous home. It is not easy. Evil finds a way to sneak into your home. Be watchful as you build your home to the wonderful name of God, "The Lord my Righteousness." As more and more families build righteous homes, the more we become a nation of righteousness. Above everything else, it is righteousness that lifts up a nation. Proverbs 13:34 says, "Righteousness exalts a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people."
Love from NANCY CAMPBELL
PRAYER:
"Oh God of righteousness, please teach me how to build a righteous home. Please expose all evil in my home, even hidden sin. Please bring everything to the light so we can build in righteousness. Amen."
AFFIRMATION
"Homes that are free from the blight of
wrong,
Homes that are joyous with love and song."
~ B. B. McKinney
Read also Psalm 11:7; 33:5; 34:14; 45:7; 101:3; Proverbs 8:13; Amos 5:14-15; Ephesians 5:11 and Hebrews 1:9.
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a beutiful Psalm
I absolutely love this scripture in Psalms 139. I will share here for you to enjoy.
1) O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 )Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising , thou understandest my thought afar off3) Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
4 )For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
5 )Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
6) Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high , I cannot attain unto it.
7 )Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?8)If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 )If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10) Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11) If I say , Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12) Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
13) For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14) I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
15) My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16) Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written , which in continuance were fashioned , when as yet there was none of them.
17) How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18) If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake , I am still with thee.
Psalm 139:1-18
Absolutely lovely isn't!? This scripture is such a joy and a comfort to read.
In Him,
Mae
1) O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 )Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising , thou understandest my thought afar off3) Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
4 )For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
5 )Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
6) Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high , I cannot attain unto it.
7 )Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?8)If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 )If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10) Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11) If I say , Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12) Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
13) For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14) I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
15) My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16) Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written , which in continuance were fashioned , when as yet there was none of them.
17) How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18) If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake , I am still with thee.
Psalm 139:1-18
Absolutely lovely isn't!? This scripture is such a joy and a comfort to read.
In Him,
Mae
Monday, April 22, 2013
beutiful scripture
In my daily reading I recently read this piece of scripture in the 55th chapter of Isaiah. Beautiful reading I think.
So I am sharing it here for you all.
8) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
9) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10) For as the rain cometh down , and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud , that it may give seed to the sower , and bread to the eater :
11) So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please , and it shall prosper in the thing where to I sent it.
12) For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off .
Isaiah 55:8-13
I am in total awe of our our awesome God works!! His ways our greater than our earthly ways.
His ways are perfect, and He makes no mistakes. What a great and awesome God we serve!
In Him, Mae
So I am sharing it here for you all.
8) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
9) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10) For as the rain cometh down , and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud , that it may give seed to the sower , and bread to the eater :
11) So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please , and it shall prosper in the thing where to I sent it.
12) For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off .
Isaiah 55:8-13
I am in total awe of our our awesome God works!! His ways our greater than our earthly ways.
His ways are perfect, and He makes no mistakes. What a great and awesome God we serve!
In Him, Mae
Monday, April 8, 2013
How do you rate a movie?
Below is a post I wrote a couple years ago, and have decided to post it again. Hoping you enjoy! At the bottom, feel free to leave me a comment about your thoughts on this subject. I always love hearing form my readers! And if you know of other Bible verses that would go with this, please share those too.
As I am sure everyone has noticed the ratings on movies has drastically changed over the years! What use to be rated R is now pg13, and many pg movies should be pg 13. Its so very sad. There is no getting around the fact that our society's morals and standards have gone down the drain completely.
You probably have had someone tell you a certain movie was really good, and that you really ought to watch it. After watching that movie though you had to wonder what part of that movie was suppose to be good anyway. It seems a movie considered good to one person is bad to another. Why is that? We all tend to rate movies different I guess , but as Christians should we?
One person may call a movie "good" if it holds your attention, has a lot of action, keeps you on the edge of your seat, has suspense, or is a mystery or comedy; even though that said movie contains course language, killing, suggestive language, immodest dressing, and so on. I don't like that, not one bit.
So what is the right way to rate movie?
I believe a "good" movie should mean that it is something that God would be pleased with. I believe that it should match up to His standards and morals that He teaches us to live by in His Word. I believe it should be a movie we could comfortable watch with Jesus sitting right beside us!!
So saying that , I call a movie "good" only if it has no violence, suitable for small children, free of suggestive language and scenes, no dirty words or swearing, no immodest dressing, no fighting or killing, no lying, no sexual scenes, no adultery, no fornication. You get the picture, perfectly clean!! Unfortunately there is so very few like this.
I call a movie "really good" if it has all the above, plus is God honoring, encouraging, uplifting and inspiring. That kind is a feel good movie to me!! Makes you feel your time was well spent, and that it will do your family good. But for a lot of movies just the opposite is true.
It makes you wonder what the ratings of movies will be like in the next 20 years. I really hate to think about it. But hopefully the world will not go on that long!! Hopefully we will be safely in heaven by that time, away from this world's wickedness!
The same things that God dislikes, we should dislike as well! We should not find pleasure and enjoyment in something that is not pleasing to God. So the next time you watch a movie, think about weather God would approve of it or not. If you can't watch it with Jesus sitting beside you, then its probably not something you should be watching!!
Everything we do, say, hear, and see should be honoring and glorifying to God!! Always!
"HE that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also to walk, even as he walked." 1 John 2:6
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19:14
"Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word."
Psalm 119:37
I hope that you are blessed and encouraged by this post.
In Him
Mae
As I am sure everyone has noticed the ratings on movies has drastically changed over the years! What use to be rated R is now pg13, and many pg movies should be pg 13. Its so very sad. There is no getting around the fact that our society's morals and standards have gone down the drain completely.
You probably have had someone tell you a certain movie was really good, and that you really ought to watch it. After watching that movie though you had to wonder what part of that movie was suppose to be good anyway. It seems a movie considered good to one person is bad to another. Why is that? We all tend to rate movies different I guess , but as Christians should we?
One person may call a movie "good" if it holds your attention, has a lot of action, keeps you on the edge of your seat, has suspense, or is a mystery or comedy; even though that said movie contains course language, killing, suggestive language, immodest dressing, and so on. I don't like that, not one bit.
So what is the right way to rate movie?
I believe a "good" movie should mean that it is something that God would be pleased with. I believe that it should match up to His standards and morals that He teaches us to live by in His Word. I believe it should be a movie we could comfortable watch with Jesus sitting right beside us!!
So saying that , I call a movie "good" only if it has no violence, suitable for small children, free of suggestive language and scenes, no dirty words or swearing, no immodest dressing, no fighting or killing, no lying, no sexual scenes, no adultery, no fornication. You get the picture, perfectly clean!! Unfortunately there is so very few like this.
I call a movie "really good" if it has all the above, plus is God honoring, encouraging, uplifting and inspiring. That kind is a feel good movie to me!! Makes you feel your time was well spent, and that it will do your family good. But for a lot of movies just the opposite is true.
It makes you wonder what the ratings of movies will be like in the next 20 years. I really hate to think about it. But hopefully the world will not go on that long!! Hopefully we will be safely in heaven by that time, away from this world's wickedness!
The same things that God dislikes, we should dislike as well! We should not find pleasure and enjoyment in something that is not pleasing to God. So the next time you watch a movie, think about weather God would approve of it or not. If you can't watch it with Jesus sitting beside you, then its probably not something you should be watching!!
Everything we do, say, hear, and see should be honoring and glorifying to God!! Always!
"HE that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also to walk, even as he walked." 1 John 2:6
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19:14
"Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word."
Psalm 119:37
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever thingsare pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, thinkon these things."
Philippians 4:8
I hope that you are blessed and encouraged by this post.
In Him
Mae
Thursday, March 28, 2013
spring time is here
Not only does it say on the calender that spring is here, but it is getting more and more evident out side that spring is truly in the air.
Winter put up a fight and held it's own even after the calender said it was spring, now though winter has seem to given up the fight. And spring has got the upper hand!!
Temp.s are warmer each day ( 48F at the moment ), water drips from the roof, snow is wet and slushy, dirt roads messy.
The kids are spending more time out doors and less time in which makes a happy mom!
The snow is sinking lower and lower each day though we still got a good 2 feet
.
Daylight hours are longer! We can actually got out and do things after supper now with plenty of day light to spare.
Looking at ordering strawberry plants and saskatoon seedlings to set out this spring, and wishing I had a place by my windows to start some tomato plants.
Put in an order for 100 boiler chicks to raise for meat, which will be arriving first part of May.
Yep, all sure signs that spring is sprung, and summer is around the coner!!!!!!
Hoping you all have been visiting my blog often, and enjoying your time spent here!
Have a great spring time, and keep on strong for the Lord!
God is great!!
In Him,
Mae
Winter put up a fight and held it's own even after the calender said it was spring, now though winter has seem to given up the fight. And spring has got the upper hand!!
Temp.s are warmer each day ( 48F at the moment ), water drips from the roof, snow is wet and slushy, dirt roads messy.
The kids are spending more time out doors and less time in which makes a happy mom!
The snow is sinking lower and lower each day though we still got a good 2 feet
.
Daylight hours are longer! We can actually got out and do things after supper now with plenty of day light to spare.
Looking at ordering strawberry plants and saskatoon seedlings to set out this spring, and wishing I had a place by my windows to start some tomato plants.
Put in an order for 100 boiler chicks to raise for meat, which will be arriving first part of May.
Yep, all sure signs that spring is sprung, and summer is around the coner!!!!!!
Hoping you all have been visiting my blog often, and enjoying your time spent here!
Have a great spring time, and keep on strong for the Lord!
God is great!!
In Him,
Mae
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Stranger
This anonymous untitled piece was offered by someone to our local paper a few years back, they said it should be a must read for every home in America. I whole heartily agree!
I thought it was great , so I am sharing it with you all here.
I also gave it the title The Stranger because I thought it suited it well. I have shared this in the past, but I like it so well I am reposting!
The Stranger
A few months before I was born
my Dad met a stranger who was
new to our small town.
From the beginning, Dad was
fascinated with this enchanting
new comer and soon invited him
to live with our family.
The stranger was quickly accepted and was
around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up , I never questioned his place in my family.
In my mind he had a special niche.
My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me
the word of God, and dad taught me to obey it.
But the stranger? He was our story teller.
He would keep us spell bound for hours on end
with adventures, mysteries and comedies.
If I wanted to know anything about politics,
history or science, he always knew the answers about
the past,understood the present, and even seemed to be able
to predict the future!
He took my family too the first major league ball game.
He made me laugh, and he made me cry.
The stranger never stoped talking, but my Dad didn't seem to mind.
Sometimes Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us
were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say,
and she would go to her room and read her books.
( I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)
Dad ruled our house hold with certain moral convictions,
but this stranger never felt obligated to honor them.
Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home...
not from us, our friends, or any visitors. Our long time visitor,
however, got away with four letter words that burned my ears,
and made my dad squirm and my mom blush.
My Dad was a teetotaler who didn't permit alcohol
in the home, not even for cooking. But the stranger
encouraged us to try it on regular basis.
He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished.
He talked freely ( much to freely) about sex.
His comments were sometimes blatant,
sometimes suggestive,and generally embarrassing.
I know my early concepts about relationships were influenced
strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he apposed the values
of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked..... and never asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger
moved in with our family. He has blended right in
and is not as fascinating as he was at first.
Still, if you were to walk into my parents den today
you would still find him sitting over in his corner,
waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name? We just call him T.V.
( I am so happy to say, we do not have that stranger in our home!!)
I thought it was great , so I am sharing it with you all here.
I also gave it the title The Stranger because I thought it suited it well. I have shared this in the past, but I like it so well I am reposting!
The Stranger
A few months before I was born
my Dad met a stranger who was
new to our small town.
From the beginning, Dad was
fascinated with this enchanting
new comer and soon invited him
to live with our family.
The stranger was quickly accepted and was
around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up , I never questioned his place in my family.
In my mind he had a special niche.
My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me
the word of God, and dad taught me to obey it.
But the stranger? He was our story teller.
He would keep us spell bound for hours on end
with adventures, mysteries and comedies.
If I wanted to know anything about politics,
history or science, he always knew the answers about
the past,understood the present, and even seemed to be able
to predict the future!
He took my family too the first major league ball game.
He made me laugh, and he made me cry.
The stranger never stoped talking, but my Dad didn't seem to mind.
Sometimes Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us
were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say,
and she would go to her room and read her books.
( I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)
Dad ruled our house hold with certain moral convictions,
but this stranger never felt obligated to honor them.
Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home...
not from us, our friends, or any visitors. Our long time visitor,
however, got away with four letter words that burned my ears,
and made my dad squirm and my mom blush.
My Dad was a teetotaler who didn't permit alcohol
in the home, not even for cooking. But the stranger
encouraged us to try it on regular basis.
He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished.
He talked freely ( much to freely) about sex.
His comments were sometimes blatant,
sometimes suggestive,and generally embarrassing.
I know my early concepts about relationships were influenced
strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he apposed the values
of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked..... and never asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger
moved in with our family. He has blended right in
and is not as fascinating as he was at first.
Still, if you were to walk into my parents den today
you would still find him sitting over in his corner,
waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name? We just call him T.V.
( I am so happy to say, we do not have that stranger in our home!!)
Friday, March 8, 2013
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