Does Religion Matter?
Ok the definition of religion is:
"a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny"
So I think religion is important to a point, you have to believe in God before you can have a relationship with Him. But I think more important than religion is a relationship with Jesus. A deep intimate beautiful real relationship with the creator of the universe.
He so desires us to know and love Him.
People get so tied up in rules and traditions and they lose sight of Jesus.
So dont be religious, have a relationship with Jesus....... our Savior........ <3
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
You meet a homeless person on the street. Do you give them money? Why?
You meet a homeless person on the street. Do you give them money? Why?
Usually no, BUT
I try to talk to them, if I can and have time, and find out their need. Are they hungry, do they need a jacket, new shoes, socks? I try to find the need and get them that rather than just giving them money. Not all homeless people are drug addicts or alcoholics, but many have addictions and struggles. If I can help them without giving them cash I will. If I cant and I have cash i will give them cash too.
God sees us giving, he doesnt judge us on what the person does with the money.
Usually no, BUT
I try to talk to them, if I can and have time, and find out their need. Are they hungry, do they need a jacket, new shoes, socks? I try to find the need and get them that rather than just giving them money. Not all homeless people are drug addicts or alcoholics, but many have addictions and struggles. If I can help them without giving them cash I will. If I cant and I have cash i will give them cash too.
God sees us giving, he doesnt judge us on what the person does with the money.
Monday, January 31, 2011
FISH!! Tilapia Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
4 pieces of tilapia
2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
pepper to taste
4 pieces of tilapia
2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
pepper to taste
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2.Rinse tilapia under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
3.Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
4.Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
10 people I have met who inspire me the most (and why)
10 people I have met who inspire me the most (and why) IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
1) Pastor Tim:
We came from churches where the pastor did everything and went out to eat with everyone, and went to visit everyone. Church and God were melded in to the same priority. Not with pastor Tim. He really showed us, just through his life, where our priorities should be. God, Family, Church. If your family is not strong, your ministry wont be either. Plus he inspires me to be a better person each week through his messages at church. I went from knowing about Jesus to having a relationship with Him since coming to New Hope Church.
2) Alex:
Sweet little boy from my church that just went to Heaven after battling brain cancer. I did not really know him, but from the one time I met him and hearing everyone stories about him.....wow! He loved Jesus with all of his heart, and he always had a smile on his face. He never complained even in the midst of cancer. Alex inspires me to stop complaining!! Also to just love Jesus more and more everyday and to let more people know it!
3)My dad:
In the midst of any trial or tribulation my sweet daddio always brings out the positive.
When any bad situation arises he will seek out any shred of good that he can find and he will cling to that. He is and always has been an amazing dad and friend to me. He is not judgemental, he is honest and loving and fun and funny. He inspires me to be a more positive person.
4)Matthew:
He is my best friend, amazing husband and father. Matthew inspires me to work hard for the things I love. He works and works and works to take care of me and the kids, he works so that I can be at home and raise our children and not have to have daycare raise them. He also inspires me to learn new things. When he wants to do something, he does it, and if he doesnt know how, he learns how. Whatever he does, he does it well, or he doesnt do it at all.
5)
Glenda:
She is not only an amazing singer, but she is such a sweet sweet person. She inspires me to be a better friend, to always give a listening ear and to always bring everything to Jesus, to always look to the good. She inspires me to be a better person.
6)
Lauren:
She followed God's calling and is in Cambodia for a year. She packed up and left all that is familiar and safe and went to another country to do God's work and to help people in so many cool ways. She inspires me to listen to God and to go and do anything He says, no matter how big or scary or far or whatever it may be.
7)
George:
My father in law. Died of pancreatic cancer. He inspires me....... I learned that even in death you can glorify God, you can be humble, and you can teach people so many things. He inspires me to be strong, not only physically, but also to be strong in the Lord.
8)
My Kids:
They inspire me to be a better me. They inspire me to be a better person, mom and friend. They inspire me to always try harder and do better for their sake if not my own. Plus they make me laugh everyday
9)
My Grandma:
Inspires me to be a better wife. She always tells me to get off the phone and get the dishes done, or get that dinner made for hubby before he gets home. She always reminds me to take better care of the things that are important to me.
10)
Grandpa Bud:
His death brought me to Jesus......which led to an 8 year journey of learning what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. I dont know where i would be right now if it werent for my grandpa. He inspires me to tell people about Jesus. To share my faith more. To include Jesus in everyday conversations. and to always give all glory to God.
1) Pastor Tim:
We came from churches where the pastor did everything and went out to eat with everyone, and went to visit everyone. Church and God were melded in to the same priority. Not with pastor Tim. He really showed us, just through his life, where our priorities should be. God, Family, Church. If your family is not strong, your ministry wont be either. Plus he inspires me to be a better person each week through his messages at church. I went from knowing about Jesus to having a relationship with Him since coming to New Hope Church.
2) Alex:
Sweet little boy from my church that just went to Heaven after battling brain cancer. I did not really know him, but from the one time I met him and hearing everyone stories about him.....wow! He loved Jesus with all of his heart, and he always had a smile on his face. He never complained even in the midst of cancer. Alex inspires me to stop complaining!! Also to just love Jesus more and more everyday and to let more people know it!
3)My dad:
In the midst of any trial or tribulation my sweet daddio always brings out the positive.
When any bad situation arises he will seek out any shred of good that he can find and he will cling to that. He is and always has been an amazing dad and friend to me. He is not judgemental, he is honest and loving and fun and funny. He inspires me to be a more positive person.
4)Matthew:
He is my best friend, amazing husband and father. Matthew inspires me to work hard for the things I love. He works and works and works to take care of me and the kids, he works so that I can be at home and raise our children and not have to have daycare raise them. He also inspires me to learn new things. When he wants to do something, he does it, and if he doesnt know how, he learns how. Whatever he does, he does it well, or he doesnt do it at all.
5)
Glenda:
She is not only an amazing singer, but she is such a sweet sweet person. She inspires me to be a better friend, to always give a listening ear and to always bring everything to Jesus, to always look to the good. She inspires me to be a better person.
6)
Lauren:
She followed God's calling and is in Cambodia for a year. She packed up and left all that is familiar and safe and went to another country to do God's work and to help people in so many cool ways. She inspires me to listen to God and to go and do anything He says, no matter how big or scary or far or whatever it may be.
7)
George:
My father in law. Died of pancreatic cancer. He inspires me....... I learned that even in death you can glorify God, you can be humble, and you can teach people so many things. He inspires me to be strong, not only physically, but also to be strong in the Lord.
8)
My Kids:
They inspire me to be a better me. They inspire me to be a better person, mom and friend. They inspire me to always try harder and do better for their sake if not my own. Plus they make me laugh everyday
9)
My Grandma:
Inspires me to be a better wife. She always tells me to get off the phone and get the dishes done, or get that dinner made for hubby before he gets home. She always reminds me to take better care of the things that are important to me.
10)
Grandpa Bud:
His death brought me to Jesus......which led to an 8 year journey of learning what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. I dont know where i would be right now if it werent for my grandpa. He inspires me to tell people about Jesus. To share my faith more. To include Jesus in everyday conversations. and to always give all glory to God.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Write A Letter to Someone You Miss
Todays writing prompt is a toughy.
I think the person I miss the most is the person I never got to meet in life.
So, here it goes.
Dear Ryley,
How is Heaven? I think of you often. I know Heaven has got to be the most amazing place to be. I miss you.
I just wonder some days, would you have had my brown hair. Would you have been the one child that would have looked like me? :-) I can not wait until I get to see you for the first time in Heaven.
I will never forget the day we lost you.
My whole world fell apart.
Just know that we wanted you so badly. And we grieved so bad when we lost you.
I never thought we could thank God in a tragic loss, but we did. God was good to us, He comforted us and gave us such peace. I am thankful that I can rest in the fact that you are with Jesus. You never have to go through any pain or heartbreak in this world. You got to be born right in to Heaven.
But I do miss you.
I will never get the picture of your tiny little body out of my head. It is forever engrained. You were so perfect, but I know you are even more perfect now.
I Love You Ryley Jacob and I think of you every time I see a butterfly. I have never told anyone that. That is a thing I kept between me and God, but I am just so thankful for it.
Tell grandpa Todd Hi for us. I am a little bit jealous that he got to meet you before we did :-)
-Mommy
I think the person I miss the most is the person I never got to meet in life.
So, here it goes.
Dear Ryley,
How is Heaven? I think of you often. I know Heaven has got to be the most amazing place to be. I miss you.
I just wonder some days, would you have had my brown hair. Would you have been the one child that would have looked like me? :-) I can not wait until I get to see you for the first time in Heaven.
I will never forget the day we lost you.
My whole world fell apart.
Just know that we wanted you so badly. And we grieved so bad when we lost you.
I never thought we could thank God in a tragic loss, but we did. God was good to us, He comforted us and gave us such peace. I am thankful that I can rest in the fact that you are with Jesus. You never have to go through any pain or heartbreak in this world. You got to be born right in to Heaven.
But I do miss you.
I will never get the picture of your tiny little body out of my head. It is forever engrained. You were so perfect, but I know you are even more perfect now.
I Love You Ryley Jacob and I think of you every time I see a butterfly. I have never told anyone that. That is a thing I kept between me and God, but I am just so thankful for it.
Tell grandpa Todd Hi for us. I am a little bit jealous that he got to meet you before we did :-)
-Mommy
Friday, January 28, 2011
10 most important things in any relationship
Ok, so I found this website that gives you writing prompts, and this is one of them. How fun!
1) God - I think without God being #1 any relationship will be struggling.
2) Trust - Trust is vital in any relationship. You have to trust your significant other or friend or co-worker. Without a level of trust you will never really feel at ease and get to be the real you.
3) Humor - Ok This one is high up for me because if I dont laugh with someone, something is wrong. I love to laugh and be silly and have fun and I think that is so important for everyone to do. It makes life better. It makes life fun and it feels good.
4) Honesty - sometimes honesty hurts, but after some time you will be thankful for it. Honesty is so very important, but the key is to speak the truth in LOVE and so many people just speak the truth without regard to anyones feelings.
5) Communication - HUGE!!! Communication is vital. Ask for what you need and want and talk about what is upsetting you or what you dont like, talk and talk some more.
6) Respect - Basically boils down to treating others how you want to be treated. Right??? Remember your momma teaching you that, then somehow we seem to disregard that as we get to be adults.
7) Humility - You really dont have to win every argument. Seriously. Even if you are 100% sure you are right...... just shut up and drop it and move on sometimes....ya know. Is it worth fighting about who forgot to do this or who said that.
8) Patience - Take a deep breath and be patient. There will be things that annoy you, but those are the things that make the other person "them", so get used to it and get over it. Dont try to make them change who they are so you wont be annoyed. Stop, slow down and be patient. It is so satisfying to slow down sometimes and not be in such a rush with life. Being patient with people is very satisfying.
9) Alone Time- I also think it is important to have time alone, for some solitude.....some reflecting and some God time. You have to be content in your own skin to be a great person in any relationship.
10) Have a hobby - I think everyone needs a hobby. Period! :-D
1) God - I think without God being #1 any relationship will be struggling.
2) Trust - Trust is vital in any relationship. You have to trust your significant other or friend or co-worker. Without a level of trust you will never really feel at ease and get to be the real you.
3) Humor - Ok This one is high up for me because if I dont laugh with someone, something is wrong. I love to laugh and be silly and have fun and I think that is so important for everyone to do. It makes life better. It makes life fun and it feels good.
4) Honesty - sometimes honesty hurts, but after some time you will be thankful for it. Honesty is so very important, but the key is to speak the truth in LOVE and so many people just speak the truth without regard to anyones feelings.
5) Communication - HUGE!!! Communication is vital. Ask for what you need and want and talk about what is upsetting you or what you dont like, talk and talk some more.
6) Respect - Basically boils down to treating others how you want to be treated. Right??? Remember your momma teaching you that, then somehow we seem to disregard that as we get to be adults.
7) Humility - You really dont have to win every argument. Seriously. Even if you are 100% sure you are right...... just shut up and drop it and move on sometimes....ya know. Is it worth fighting about who forgot to do this or who said that.
8) Patience - Take a deep breath and be patient. There will be things that annoy you, but those are the things that make the other person "them", so get used to it and get over it. Dont try to make them change who they are so you wont be annoyed. Stop, slow down and be patient. It is so satisfying to slow down sometimes and not be in such a rush with life. Being patient with people is very satisfying.
9) Alone Time- I also think it is important to have time alone, for some solitude.....some reflecting and some God time. You have to be content in your own skin to be a great person in any relationship.
10) Have a hobby - I think everyone needs a hobby. Period! :-D
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Blessings
Ok.
Sooooooo.
When something good happens in your life do you say Thank You Jesus, or do you say "That was a coinsidence."
I know I would much rather thank God for the blessing than think it just happened by random chance.
I would much rather soak up the fact that the God that created the universe cares about me so much, he will even take the time to bless me with some little trivial thing in my life, knowing that God cares about the details of my life is pretty amazing.
I will take that over random chance anyday!
Sooooooo.
When something good happens in your life do you say Thank You Jesus, or do you say "That was a coinsidence."
I know I would much rather thank God for the blessing than think it just happened by random chance.
I would much rather soak up the fact that the God that created the universe cares about me so much, he will even take the time to bless me with some little trivial thing in my life, knowing that God cares about the details of my life is pretty amazing.
I will take that over random chance anyday!
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