Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Take A Butcher Knife And Stab Your Pillow!
I have spoken a lot about gossip throughout the years. I have been the recipient of it more times than I care to painfully remember. I have also been guilty of it myself. It is a cancerous temptation.
I saw a movie yesterday called “Doubt.” Pretty good movie. Intense. In the movie, a priest tells this story to his congregation – who is guilty of gossip against him:
A group of ladies got together for tea. As they sipped their sassafras, they talked about the neighborhood, and shared their “concerns” about its inhabitants. Later, one of the ladies realized that she might be guilty of gossip. So, the next day when she went to confession, she asked the priest if what she had done would be considered gossip. And, if so, should she confess it?
The priest assured her that it was in fact gossip. Instead of the traditional “Hail Mary’s” and “Our Father’s,” he told her to go home and find her favorite sleeping pillow. Then, go to the kitchen, grab the butcher knife, and proceed to the roof of the building. When she got there, she was to take the butcher knife and stab the pillow until if was ripped apart. She was instructed to leave it there and return to confession the next day.
As instructed, the next day she returned to the confessional. “Did you follow my instructions?” She had. “What happened to the pillow?” “Well,” she said, “it made a horrible mess. There were feathers blowing all over the neighborhood. It looked like it was snowing!”
“Now, I’d like you to go back to your neighborhood and pick up all of the feathers,” the priest instructed. The woman was horrified. “I can’t do that! They have spread throughout the neighborhood. I could never find all of them!” “Exactly,” said the priest. “And so it is with gossip.”
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Love
Is it the first sound of the baby's heart beat?
A child saying mommy for the first time? The man in her life giving a flower just because?
Someone bringing soup because you are sick.
Getting a call out of the blue from a friend, just because they were thinking of you? 
These are a mere glimpse, maybe not even that much, of what Christ did for us on the cross over 2000 years ago.
His love is unconditional. He loved me before I could have loved Him. He knew how I was going to be as a human and yet still dies for me. There is no love on earth that can compare to this love. God the Father is the best Dad there can ever be. The love he has for us is so awesome. I can't even put into words what I think of this love. I have never felt or known in any way since I was put on earth over 41 years ago this love. Accept from God.The love my husband has is pretty wonderful. He has loved me through allot of rough times and good times. It's the rough times that makes me think, wow! This guys still loves me even when I was the cause of the rough times.
I never thought that we were ever going to have children and after 10 years of marriage God lets a baby start to grow. It was 4 months later that God chose to take this baby boy. My husband and I where more in love with one another then when we first got married. It wasn't 5 months later that God chose to have another baby grow in my womb. 9 months later a 7 lb 15 oz bundle of joy came into our life. This changed us for the better. The love we felt for this little guy can't compare to the Love God has for us. 5 years later God had another baby grow and was born a bundle of joy. This time a bouncing baby girl. This love we have for her is still nothing compared to the Love that God has for us.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Prayer Requests for January 1, 2009
Prayer Requests for
January 1, 2009
As violence between Hamas and Israel has recently escalated, pray for an end to the attacks, for a cease-fire and for innocent civilians to be protected. Pray also for President Bush, Secretary of State Rice, President Elect Obama and Secretary of State Designee Clinton as they work together to monitor the situation. Pray that food and medical supplies will reach those in need.
Pray for President Bush as on 1/7 he hosts a luncheon for President-elect Obama and living former presidents George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Pray for the fulfillment of President Bush’s priority that there be a smooth transition to the next administration. Pray for God’s presence and blessing on this extraordinary gathering and for President Elect Obama as he meets with these men, that he may gain wisdom and help.
Pray for President and Mrs. Bush as they prepare to leave Washington and return to private life in Dallas, TX. Pray for this transition, giving thanks for their sacrifice and dedication; pray for friendships, opportunities, health and strength.
Pray for President Elect Obama and his family, continuing an extended vacation in Kailua, HI prior to returning to Chicago. Pray for each of them to meet God in an intimate and personal way, receiving strength to help them in the days and weeks to come. Pray that the Scriptures will guide the President Elect as he continues to work on his policies, appointments and procedures.
Pray for the success of the financial rescue of the troubled automobile industry, asking for speedy recovery and for help for those most impacted.
Rep. Rahm Emanuel has announced he will step down from his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on 1/2. Pray for him as he serves President Elect Obama as his Chief of Staff, asking God to powerfully guide him with His wisdom and will. Emanuel’s seat will be filled by a special Illinois election to be scheduled by Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Pray for Governors Ritter Paterson and Pataki and others who will now appoint persons to fill congressional seats vacated by those who have been called to cabinet posts in the Obama administration. Pray for godly wisdom as they seek the best suited individuals for each post.
As more and more estranged couples remain together due to the financial strains of divorce, pray that this trend will work to strengthen marriage and heal hearts across our nation. Pray for those couples who remain together to rediscover love under God’s healing and guidance. Pray also for those who have been victims of abuse to have a safe place to escape harm.
In a tragic turn of events, a man dressed in a Santa suit walked in to a party in Covina, CA and shot nine persons on Christmas Day. In light of this, pray for those struggling with mental health issues to have the support, intervention and help they need, particularly during the holidays. Pray for those traumatized by layoffs, closures and cutbacks, asking God to inspire communities of faith to rise to support those in need.
Give thanks and praise to God as we prepare to close the door on 2008 and step into the promise and possibilities in 2009. Pray for a spirit of hope and expectancy to rise up in our nation that we may look to God for His great blessings in the New Year. Pray for those who need hope to be strengthened.
Pray for our troops as they look to the New Year, asking God to fortify each one as they serve. Pray for their safety and protection, for endurance as many are experiencing multiple deployments, and for grace for family members who sacrifice. Pray also for those who have lost loved ones to have God’s comfort during the holiday season.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
About Me
- Our Chamberlian Actions
- I am a CA native, who should have been a country girl.
