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!
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