September Facebook Posts

September 1—Happy Birthday to my Daddy!

(Today, I did something I have I’ve only done once or twice before. I took my Dad out to eat, just the two of us. Why don’t we do that more often? I love my Dad!)

(These are some of my all time favorite photos of “Poppy” and the boys, taken in May of 2008.)

September 1--"Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15 (NKJV) ♥

September 1--"When I speak Your name, mountains move
Chains are loosed
When I speak Your name, darkness flees
It has no hold on me!
Jesus! The most beautiful name that I know
You're the exalted One
Jesus! You have the power alone
You lift the lowly one
Jesus!" ♥

(Worship Song—“When I Speak Your Name” by Gateway Worship)

"Where can I run from Your love?
You search me and know all my ♥
If I climb to the heights, You'll be there
If I make my bed in hell
You'll lead me home." ♥

(Worship Song—“Psalm 139” by Gateway Worship)

September 2--"Oh, Jesus, Friend of sinners
Break our ♥'s for what breaks Yours."

(Song—“Jesus, Friend of Sinners” by Casting Crowns)

September 2--Watching the episode of "Little House" where Mary loses her sight.
Yesterday I sat with a dear friend who has been blind most of her life. She is one of the most amazing people I know. I pray I would have that kind of strength if I needed it.
For today, I am grateful for my sight. ♥

September 3--"‎"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV) ♥"

September 3--“Sometimes I think
What will people say of me
When I'm only just a memory
When I'm home where my soul belongs

Was I love
When no one else would show up
Was I Jesus to the least of those
Was my worship more than just a song

I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that

Am I proof
That You are who you say You are
That grace can really change a heart
Do I live like Your love is true

People pass
And even if they don't know my name
Is there evidence that I've been changed
When they see me, do they see You

I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that

I want to show the world the love You gave for me
I'm longing for the world to know the glory of the King
I want to live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do
Points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I want to live like that
I want to live like that”

(Song—“Live Like That'” by Sidewalk Prophets)

September 4--“OH, GOD...THAT YOU WOULD FIND US FAITHFUL!!

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made an...other five talents. And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
“So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
“Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’
“But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.
‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’" Matthew 25:14-30 (NKJV) ♥

September 5--‎"Breathe in. I am filling you now.
Breathe out. I am removing all doubt.
Breathe in. Breathe out. Accept it, My child.
YOU ARE LOVED. Deeply.
YOU ARE ACCEPTED. Completely.
... Nothing you do could make me love you less.
Nothing you do could make me love you more.
Because right here, right now, just as you are...
I LOVE YOU." --Daddy God to His Child

September 5--"‎"The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying:
“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you." Jeremiah 33: 3 (NKJV) ♥"

September 6--"Week four is done. A month of classes already behind us.
"Little House" to celebrate? Yes, please! ♥"

September 7--"‎"How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word." Psalm 119:9 (NIV) ♥"

September 8--"Another stormy day. Kinda cozy. Got my puppy, my couch, a blanket and a book."

September 9--‎"My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
... Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:1-6 ♥

September 9--“Re-post...because I need to hear this over and over again...
At the start of 2012, I took Sarah Young's challenge to ♥. In "Jesus Calling," she asks us to pray these simple words, in all things and at all times..."Jesus, I trust You."
While reading Brennan Manning's "The Furious Longing of God," I wept as he asked us to consider praying the following words. "Abba, I belong to You."
Try it...when your ♥ is troubled and you don't know where to turn, pray ..."Jesus, I trust You." Several times a day, when you feel alone or abandoned, discouraged or disappointed, helpless or hopeless, utter the prayer, "Abba (DADDY!!!), I belong to You." ♥"

September 9—“Not my will, but Yours be done. I surrender.”

”Here I am
Down on my knees again
Surrendering all
Surrendering all

Find me here
Lord as You draw me near
Desperate for You
Desperate for You

I surrender

Drench my soul
As mercy and grace unfold
I hunger and thirst
I hunger and thirst

With arms stretched wide
I know You hear my cry
Speak to me now
Speak to me now

I surrender
I surrender
I wanna know You more
I wanna know You more

Like a rushing wind
Jesus breathe within
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me
Like a mighty storm
Stir within my soul
Lord have Your way
Lord have Your way in me”

(Worship Song—“I Surrender” by Hillsong)

September 10--"R.I.P, Sunshine "Hedgie" Baker. He was Brandt's pet for three years and came to him when he was sick and needed some sunshine. Now, there are three sweet boys who miss him and are very sad. ♥"

"The boys are hurting. It hurts us to see them aching. D built a nice box for him out of materials from his cage. We had a burial time and each boy prayed, thanking God for the time they had with him. We'll take it easy today, tears wipe us out!”

"Thanks, all. We appreciate your kind words and prayers. We know others are facing even greater losses, but if it matters to us, it matters to Him.”

"So thankful for my guys. Today has been painful, but we have each other. For that I am so grateful. ♥"

September 11--"‎"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 (NKJV) ♥"

September 11--"‎"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) ♥"

September 11--"There is much debate and discussion going on these days about sin/sinners, etc...this quote from Mark Lowry hits home, "Love the sinner, hate the sin? How about: Love the sinner, hate your own sin! I don't have time to hate your sin. There are too many of you! Hating my sin is a full-time job. How about you hate your sin, I'll hate my sin and let's just love each other!"
I need Jesus' help every... day! I sin more days than not! God does not put sin on a scale. Sin is sin. My sin is just as nasty in God's eyes as anyone else's, perhaps even more so because by now, I should know better! He has called us to be salt and light, to live among others and shine for Him. We are to be in, but not of the world.
"Jesus, Friend of sinners...break our ♥'s for what breaks Yours!" --Casting Crowns ♥

September 12--"‎"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:29-30 ♥"

September 13--"‎"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV) ♥"

September 13--“Here before Your alter
I am letting go of all I've held
Of every motive, every burden
Everything that's of myself
And I just wanna wait on You, my God
I just wanna dwell on who You are

Beautiful, beautiful
Oh, I am lost for more to say
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh Lord You're beautiful to me

Here in Your presence
I am not afraid of brokenness
To wash Your feet with humble tears
I would be poured out till nothing's left
And I just wanna wait on You, my God
I just wanna dwell on who You are

Beautiful, beautiful
Oh, I am lost for more to say
Beautiful, beautiful
Oh Lord You're beautiful to me

Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are
Holy, holy, holy You are, You are”

(Worship Song—“Beautiful” by Gateway Worship/Kari Jobe)

September 14--"Perfect weather for baseball tonight! The twins played so well, and Jordan felt well enough to play. That makes Mama's ♥ sing! ♥"

September 15--"‎"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) ♥"

September 15--“Day Of Rest
I've been running wide open this week. Normally, I make sure I have at least three days AT HOME, with no commitments, no place to go. This week that wasn't possible. I didn't even get my two hour quiet times during each day. I can feel the exhaustion that has set in. I am edgy, short fused and feel like a rubber band that could snap at any moment.
I have heard Psalm 46:10 quoted in m......any settings lately. "Be still, and know that I am God." I know I cannot run around and do, do, do without losing the focus of who God is and what He is doing around me. I miss the God whispers, I miss the revelation He's giving to my children and others around me, I miss my times of quiet communion with Him. I am reminded that there is NOTHING that is more precious than my time with Him. There is NOTHING that matters more than being filled up with Him so that what spills out of my is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. I want His fruit to grown in my life! (Galatians 5:22) I do not what chaos, confusion, grumpiness and weariness being the fruit on my life tree.
So, today, I take a deep breath. Nothing is on the calendar. No one is scheduled to come for dinner. The household chores are caught up. The boys need a "down day" as much as I do. Today, I may read a bit. I may blog a bit. I may take a really long nap. I may order pizza so I don't have to cook. Today, I will be still. I will remember...HE IS GOD. I AM NOT. If I take a break, I promise, the world will keep spinning! ♥”

September 15-Darrel and Brandt worked on the addition today.

It’s beginning to look like a house!

Father and son siding team.

That’s my boy!

September 16--"‎"For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”: Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV) ♥"

September 17--"‎"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 (NKJV) ♥"

September 18--"“Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (NKJV) ♥"

"In our wildest imaginations, we cannot conceive what that day will be like!!! We keep on keeping on, knowing that the day will come and we shall meet Him FACE TO FACE! Until that day, Lord find us faithful to share Your hope and love with everyone we meet!"

September 18--“‎"Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
... You are my everything
And I will adore You!" ♥

(Worship Song—“Revelation Song” by Gateway Worship/Kari Jobe)

September 19--"Are we living under LAW or GRACE? Today, live your life for the One who gave it all. Serve Him and others because you WANT to, because You know the depths of His love and cannot keep that to yourself. Don't serve because you think you must earn His favor or love.
Remember...there is nothing you can do to make Him love you more. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you less. He loves you. Period. Let that love compel us to love others! ♥"

September 19--"‎"I don't have time
To maintain these regrets
When I think about
The way
He loves us
Oh, how He loves us!" ♥"

(Worship Song—“How He Loves Us” by Jesus Culture and D.C. Band)

September 20--"‎"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) ♥"

September 20--"‎"All I need is You, Lord
All I need is You." ♥"

(Worship Song—“All I Need Is You, Lord” by Hillsong)

September 20--"Week six. Done. So much learning going on. I feel like my brain will explode. Plenty of life skills are being taught, along with the book learning. Our children are able to do much more than we ask of them. Parents, let's train them to serve and go the extra mile! Today, Carson's learning to grill chicken. Future daughters-in-law, we're doing our best to get these boys ready for you! ♥"

September 21—”In Life Skills Class at Creative Kids Co-Op, we are learning how to care for others. Helping hands make happy ♥’s!”

September 21--"Friday night lights...with a ball and a bat. That's how we roll in K'town!"

September 22--"It's a good life, but it sure isn't easy. Trying to raise three gentleman in a "boys will be boys culture" is not for the faint of ♥."

September 22--"‎"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) ♥"

September 22—“”Though I walk through valleys low

I'll fear no evil , By the waters still my soul

My heart will trust in You My heart will trust in You…””

(Worship Song—“My Heart Will Trust” by Hillsong)

September 22—“Home School Fun!”

My high school freshman, Brandt.

My sixth grader, Carson.

My sixth grader, Jordan.

September 22--"I spent the evening with Carson. So blessed with one-on-one time with this considerate, polite and thoughtful young man. Dinner and Christmas shopping. We were successful and found some great bargains. I must do this more, the boys are growing up so quickly. I want to linger and savor, slow down and breathe in the here and now. ♥"

September 23--"‎"For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Isaiah 44:3 (NKJV) ♥"

September 24--"‎"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18 (NKJV) ♥"

September 24—“Keep Making Me”

“Make me broken
So I can be healed
‘Cause I’m so calloused
And now I can’t feel
I want to run to You
With heart wide open
Make me broken

Make empty
So I can be filled
‘Cause I’m still holding
Onto my will
And I’m completed
When you are with me
Make me empty

‘Til You are my one desire
‘Til You are my one true love
‘Til You are my breath, my everything
Lord, please keep making me

Make me lonely
So I can be Yours
‘Til I want no one
More than You, Lord
‘Cause in the darkness
I know You will hold me
Make me lonely”

(Song—“Keep Making Me” by Sidewalk Prophets)

September 24--"I just read this quote and thought it was worthy of a post!
"The question is not, "Why would a loving God send anyone to hell?" The question is "Why would anyone choose hell over a loving God?"""

September 25--"‎"Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73: 25-26 (NKJV) ♥"

September 25--"What a comfort to know that God is on the throne. While the world around us spins faster and faster and challenges, trials and sorrows take us by surprise, we can rest in Him. Nothing takes Him by surprise. He's got this.
Everything we face today, whatever comes tomorrow, He is aware of. We don't know what our future holds, but He does and He holds us. RUN to Him today. Rest in His arms...
"Jesus, I trust You."
"Father, I belong to You."
"Holy Spirit, I need You." ♥"

September 25—“Steady My Heart”

“Wish it could be easy
Why is life so messy
Why is pain a part of us
There are days I feel like
Nothing ever goes right
Sometimes it just hurts so much

But You're here
You're real
I know I can trust You

Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul
Healer of my scars
You steady my heart

I'm not gonna worry
I know that You got me
Right inside the palm of your hand
Each and every moment
What's good and what gets broken
Happens just the way that You plan

And I will run to You
You're my refuge in Your arms
And I will sing to You
Cause of everything You are
You steady my heart…”

(Worship Song—“Steady My Heart” by Kari Jobe)

September 26--"‎"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 (NKJV) ♥"

September 26--"Yesterday, the twins and I sang this over and over again! Such peace comes when we remember...this world is NOT our home! This is NOT what we were made for! Suffering and pain are reminders that our true home--HEAVEN--is waiting! And, He will wipe every tear from our eyes and sorrow will be no more! THANK YOU, JESUS! ♥

"All I know is I'm not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world
And give me Jesus
This is not where I belong." ♥"

(Song—“Where I Belong” by Building 429)

September 27--
"‎"A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV) ♥"

September 27--"“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.” ~ Bernard Meltzer

We all must be grabbing the hand of one who is encouraging us while we reach back a hand to encourage another. Godly discipleship at its best!"

September 27--"Thankful for a total stranger who placed a $421 order on my CM website today. 30% of that will fill our tank with gas...with a little left over!
Yesterday, a friend purchased some of my Thirty-One items, which turned into "Lego" money for three excited boys.
As a STAH mom, I am blessed by the ways I can still earn a little here and a little there...God's provision is always on time! ♥"

September 28---"‎"Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) ♥"

September 29--"Twins are hand sewing projects to practice what they learned in life skills class. B and are are about yo make our first batch of homemade laundry detergent. D and Poppy are working on the addition. It's good to be HOME with five of my favorite fellas. ♥"

September 30--"‎"And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) ♥"

September 30--"‎"A thousand times I've failed
Still Your mercy remains
Should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting, You light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame..." ♥”

(Worship Song—“From the Inside Out” by Hillsong)