Fruit

Wow, things are relatively calm around here this week in comparison to the past few weeks. Boy am I glad! Almost wonder if it is the "calm before the storm".

Anyway here is a thought shared with me by a co-worker today based on "God being the vine and we being the branches". In a book by Roy Hesson he states that the fruit we produce is not for ourselves but for other people. I never considered who would benefit from the fruit. Of course the fruit would be the fruit of the Spirit. So I have asked myself "What kind of fruit am I offering people?" Is it small, unripened, and bitter? Or is the fruit like a big piece of juicy, sweet Indiana canatlope? The answer depends on how much I have been in the "Son" and how much "Living Water" has rained down on me.

Yard Sale

Hey Everyone,

We are having a HUGE YARD SALE at our house in Bartonia on Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 both mornings. All monies go to Melissa and Aaron to help with their Jamaica move.

We have clothes, household things, toys, dishes, Christmas decorations, dolls, tools, plus left over merchandise and shelving from our Christian Bookstore days

Come, buy, and help send the Blacks to Jamaica

Obedience

Mark 14: 36
"Abba, Father," He said, everything is possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.

Birth Announcement

To all those at work who may check this blog.
Pam D. is now Grandma.
Connor Michael was born by C-section Friday night at around 10:00. Weighing in at 7lbs and 20.5 inches long. Don't have any details-Sorry.

Awesome

What an awesome Bible study tonight! There are 6 of us from work that meet on Tuesday nights for prayer & Bible study. Tonight's meeting was definitely Spirit led! We now have a new sister in Christ and many questions answered from the scriptures. Do it again LORD.

Rust or Heavenly Stuff?

Don't store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasure in Heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

I started what feels like a monumental project of cleaning out the attic, closets, and drawers in preparation of having a rummage sale. Why? I am donating whatever money is raised to the Jamaica account for Melissa and Aaron, Audrey & Braylon.

We found some curtain rods that had been put in the attic in case we would need them some day. Now they are rusted and of no use. So much for storing up treasure on earth.

I pray that the money raised will someday be treasure in Heaven as the people of Jamaica hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Drop me a line if you would like to donate items for the sale.

Turning 46

I turned 46 today.

This is what I found when I came out of the work place at lunch.

The day started off rough but by lunchtime it was a definite turn around.

It was one of those days when I was reminded of my own shortcomings and inadequacies. I was wishing I could eliminate burdens that people are dealing with and wondering if I was authentic in who I thought I was. I spent a lot of the morning in prayer as I worked at my job.

AND....The results were birthday cards from friends at work, my van decorated by Melissa & Carla (our girls) & Audrey (granddaughter), a happy birthday text message from our son-Nate, lunch at Pizza Hut with my friends, a voicemail song of "Happy Birthday" by Audrey, a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich from Kevin (yummy).

Before all that fun, God sends me scripture via a birthday card (Thanks Phyllis) and the Holy Spirit to answer my mollygrubs.

Philippians 1:2-6 Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Good reminder that He does the work-not me. And that...

nothing will separate me, or anyone else who calls on Him, from His love. Romans 8:31-39 (Thanks Holy Spirit)

The day ended on a upbeat because I was able to plant garden and then help my husband work on roofing our house. God answered that prayer request as well. We prayed this morning that God would hold off the rain until Kevin could get the roof on completely. This morning the sky looked like it could open up at anytime and pour. Well at this time the roof is on with just the crown to finish, trim pieces to put in place, and clean up to do. And no rain yet.

A special thanks to all the family and family-in-law who helped this past weekend with the roofing project, without you it wouldn't have been possible.









So now tonight I am going to bed with a grateful heart and a smile on my face. :<)