Week Three

OK, so I didn't even pick up my workbook this week.

Yikes!

I did however, read chapter 16 in the book this morning.

Oh it was good!

A Heart That Weaves a Tapestry of Beauty

Titus 2:4-5

Train the younger women...

to be busy at home...

(NIV)

Younger women will know...

to keep a good house...

(Mess.)

I don't know why but I often struggle with making my home my priority.


I think I do a decent job making my family my priority, they are my favorite people, but I don't do that great making my home a priority.



I really enjoyed this chapter and am putting as much of it into practice as I can today.



If you get a chance read this chapter, it's short and was so worth it for me.



So, due to my lack of study time this past week in A Women After God's Own Heart it's up to you.

Today:
In the comment section below:

1. name

2. whatever stood out to you, however you saw God this week, how you have been challenged by God's word this week... whatever you share!

This Week:
workbook week 4 pages: 53-66

book: chapters: 7-8

I Am Still Saying the Word Cute Over These

These are the cutest dishes. I love my Fiestaware but if I were getting married today this would be on my gift registry.
Called: Chirp
Super cute cake made to match these dishes, check it out here.

Greek Fest Daytona 2009

This past February we went to the Greek Fest in Orlando, this last weekend we went to the Greek Fest is Daytona Beach.

We entered and immediately got some food, gyros, spinach pizza, Greek beer, Greek wine and some ouzo; not the kids they had soda.

Picture of the food, very yummy!

The popular Greek glasses...

We always like to have our friends and family around. The Greek's are very close and so at any Greek fest you'll see large groups sitting around food, laughing and enjoying one another.

We had 2 sets of friends meet us there.

The girls took the tour of the church.

I love the paintings and stories on the walls of a Greek church. An older lady with a thick Greek accent moved from one fact about the church to another as if she did the tour weekly.

On our way back to the festivities we found all our men, along with a little baby girl, sitting at the handicap entrance in the shade. Here's what we saw:

Why the handicap entrance?

To be near the ramp so this little guy could run up and down it.

Up and down.

Up and down.

After the Greek kids danced we decided it was time to leave.

And of course we now have a designated driver!!

Until the Spring, or Christmas or Greek Easter-

opa!

Week Three

A Woman After God’s Own Heart

Ephesians 6:18 (Message)
“In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. ”

So, week two of spending time seeking God's Heart.

This week was on prayer. I know your time is valuable so I'll be quick today. Discontentment can haunt us, the voices in our heads tell us what we have and who we are are not "good enough". A passion for prayer and the habit of prayer can drastically change the nagging of discontentment. Prayer changes our focus, allowing the heart of what God values become real in our own lives.

On page 36 (53-54 in book) you will find tips or ways to help you in improving your prayer life. Take a moment to go over and read these.

I was given a prayer journal in 2006 and it has changed my prayer life. I journal praises, thanks, requests and confessions in my journal. Last week I needed some encouragement and looking back over answered pray did just that! It is a simple small 3-ring binder and it sits in my box of "spiritual aids" next to the chair I do my Bible study in.

For today:
In the comment section below please do the following:
1. name
2. yes that you did your homework or that you spent more time this last week with the Lord than the week before
3. type out a verse that stood out to you this week
4. what is one step you can take to developing a more vibrant prayer life?

Hearing God’s Heart:
Ephesians 6:18-20
Philippians 4:4-7
Hebrews 13:5-6




This Weeks Key Truths:
say these out loud
-We can have great confidence in our decisions when prayer is part of every day

-Trusting in God's sufficiency is central to great contentment in life

- Praying for others is a dynamic, powerful ministry that helps release the power of Almighty God

Homework This Week:
Workbook peps:
Complete week 3, days 1-5, pages 38-51


Book Option Peps:
Chapters 5-6

I am praying for you all.

I Can Blog About My Teens

Ok so one of the things about blogging and having teenagers is that they have asked me to NOT share some things on my blog.

That's tough because Vaughan looked perfect when he dressed up for "Geek Day" at school, or Justin sitting in the back room, guitar in hand and music papers surrounding him as if a whirl wind came through.

Mums the word often around here.

So yesterday while walking around Wal-Mart I realized that although I don't have to blog about them I can blog about parenting them.

Take yesterday: by the time 4pm rolled around home school child and I were still plugging away at math, science, and grammar.
4:00pm- did you read that correct?
About that time a slight attitude broke out and inside I thought I'd lose it! No, wait, I thought I'd blow my top, so I calmly stood up, said,"You've got this concept and can do this by yourself now so I am going to buy some cat litter.", and I calmly put on my shoes, grabbed by keys and purse and headed for Wal-mart, my insides boiling all the way!

I navigated Wally World, found my cat litter, browsed the fabric department without buying anything, ran into my cousin I hadn't seen in 3 years, saw 2 youth groups friends and another kid we've known forever who went and grew up without telling me!
All the while I was texting Vaughan to see if the home schooler was done.

So, I chose to remove myself from a sticky situation and came home to peace and completeness.
Now I have the rest of their lives to make it through!

Checking In With Real Words

So I have been absent from this blog lately.
We've been busy and I've been focuing on home things.
Home school,
home cleaning,
home organizing,
home weeding- outside and inside.

I could use some prayer.
That I'd stay focused on home school and persevere when it gets tough.
11 years of home schooling and I'm still trying to figure this whole thing out! Each year poses new challenges, heck each month day does!

Steve is feeling much, much better- he has battled something for over 2 months! Vaughan goes in for his MRI today, then the reading of it on Monday!! Perhaps we'll get some answers on his shoulder.

I have been sewing and spent most of yesterday in the attic. The cooler weather in Florida makes attics bearable *smile*

We had 5 kittens born in September and so far we've found homes for 3 of them! Well I need to run, home school, shower and a late breakfast!

Oh and Tuesday is our last meeting for the study of Daniel. It has been incredible to study the book of Daniel with high school girls.

have a blessed day!

Youth Sunday

Vaughan spoke at church on Sunday. It was an amazing time.
Nuff said.

To listen go here.