Faith Today

If you can't have faith in what is held up to you for faith, you must find things to believe in yourself, for a life without faith in something is too narrow a space to live.

George E. Woodberry

My faith is strong right now, but I have to fight everyday to keep it that way. I pray to God to ease this fight.

My baby girls at Regent. What a beautiful day.

Family Visit and a test

Family came to visit today. I am so tired, and my feet hurt from all the walking. It is a pleasurable visit, yet I have a test tomorrow for a class, and I am lost on the subject. When I signed up for the class, I assumed it would be a piece of cake. I assumed incorrectly. They will be here until Monday, so I need to get my act together, if i want to pass this test. Entertaining and studying is not a very good couple. I can not get into the reading. It is so odd, because my other class's reading is so inspirational. I can't put the book down. The class I am already worried about, is like reading Greek. The study guide for the quiz confused me even more. I just need to relax, take a nap, and start over again tomorrow. I have been off all summer, and I go back to work on Monday, so I foresee more frustration. Let me take this all in stride. And start again.

Quote of the Day

"How is it they live in such harmony the billions of stars - when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds about someone they know. " Saint Thomas Aquinas

I am struggling quite a bit this summer with my feelings towards another. I find myself speaking when I should listen, and fussing when I should pray. I needed to find the right verse to get me back on the right path with this person. I need God to help me with this flaw in my life. It is a hard one I am finding.

(Ephesians 4:25-32) 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Praying all the time

Why do we find ourselves praying only when it is convenient for us?Or is this just me? We are so quick to pray to God when we are in trouble, or when we need something to go in the right direction. I am in this predicament right at the moment. I caught myself. I apologized to God for this, but I feel that He is always with me, but I need to feel His presence more when something has happened. I get scared and realize that I will not make it out of this situation without His help. Is this a selfish move on my part? Is it wrong? I pray all the time, but I find them to be way more detailed at times of drama. Maybe that is part of my problem, I do not know when to pray. (Romans 8:26) "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." But if the Spirit interceded, am I praying correctly?

Getting Ready for a new year - school year that is

It seems like only yesterday I was wishing my little kindergartners farewell for the summer. Then today, I met with our new principal to discuss the upcoming school year. Her plans and expectations for each of us. I find it so very interesting that Jesus himself said that it would be impossible for us to enter the kingdom of heaven unless we become as little children. I see that as we must get on the same level as our students. We must understand their minds to fully understand the word of the Lord. Adults must not overlook the knowledge a young one can give us. My seven year old teaches me new things everyday. "I praise you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to the little children." (Mt 11:25) Do you ever wish you were a child again? I do.

Harry Potter right or wrong???

I know so many of you do not accept Harry Potter, but this has been a book I have enjoyed since it's beginning. I have enjoyed each book, and movie. I would like to know why others disagree with this. I have tickets for tomorrow to see the 5th movie. Is it so wrong to let your imagination run, even if you know that it is all just that? Your imagination. I know the difference between right and wrong. I do not believe in witch craft, but the books grab my attention, is this wrong?

Ready for the fall

Here is a little bit of info about me. I am entering into my third year at Regent. I currently work in Special Education Inclusion. Kindergartners have my heart. This is what I plan to teach upon graduation from Regent. My husband and I have lived here for 10 years. We have two daughters and a dog. My children are so bright. I was so proud when the principal called me last week to let me know that my oldest child had received perfect 600's on all 4 of her SOLs. I was so excited. Then I found out that my 7 year old is working on a 14 year old level. This is exciting and scary. I see the next few years of school for them being exciting for them and challenging to me. Those teenage years are upon me.
I am the PTA president at the school where I work, and have enjoyed that greatly. Five years running. This has allowed me to meet many wonderful people. At Regent, I plan on graduating next December. I look so forward to this. It has taken me since I graduated high school in 1994, but the time has come, and God has been there for me every step of the way. Without Him in my life, none of these wonderful accomplishments would have occurred. Thanks be to God.

Feeling the Heat

It has been so warm here in VA. What a storm we had yesterday. I went outside to walk my dog a couple of hours ago, and my dogwood tree was lying on the ground. What strength the Lord sends with a storm to pull a tree from it's foundation. Is this a sign He is sending to me to work on my roots?? I am pondering this question today.

Children are a blessing

My little girls are the apple of my eye. They do so much for me, not even knowing that they do. Their love is a gift God gave me, and I thank Him for it every second of my life. The unconditional love we feel for our children is so close to the love God has for us. Today we spent another summer day together and did chores together, played playstation, went out to eat, and bought movie tickets for Friday. Our time is so precious, and I love spending my time with them.