New Beginnings

 

A new year, and a new blog:  

This blog has come to a close, and my new blog is:

A Joyful Heart

Happy New Year!
 

Nothing is too Hard for Thee

 

"Ah Lord GOD! behold, Thou hast made the heaven

and the earth by Thy great power and stretched out arm,

and there is nothing too hard for Thee:” Jeremiah  32:17

 

Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Mixing all the ingredients

Finished making a butter-oil 

crust-so yummy!

Ready to bake!

The finished pie! Wish I could share

 some with you! :)

*recipe coming soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus

concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

 

5 Things I'm Thankful For:

 

1. My precious Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

2. My loving husband Jeff :)

3. My dear Family

4. My father and mother who trained me in the ways of the Lord

5. A place to call home on this pilgrim way

 

...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15b

 



Make me a Blessing

Written by: Ira B. Wilson

1 Out in the highways and byways of life,

Many are weary and sad;

Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,

Making the sorrowing glad.

Refrain:

Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,

Out of my life may Jesus shine;

Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray,

Make me a blessing to someone today.

2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,

Tell of His pow'r to forgive;

Others will trust Him if only you prove

True, every moment you live.

 (Refrain)

3 Give as 'twas given to you in you need,

Love as the Master loved you;

Be to the helpless a helper indeed,

Unto your mission be true. (Refrain)

Have Faith in God

Author: B. McKinney

 

Have faith in God when your pathway is lonely;
He sees and knows all the way you have trod.
Never alone are the least of His children;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
 

Chorus:
Have faith in God, He's on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o'er His own.
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
 

 Have faith in God when your prayers are unanswered;
Your earnest plea He will never forget.
Wait on the Lord trust His Word and be patient;
Have faith in God, He'll answer yet. [Chorus]

 

 Have faith in God in your pain and your sorrow;
His heart is touched with your grief and despair.
Cast all your cares and your burdens upon Him;
And leave them there, oh, leave them there. [Chorus]
 

 Have faith in God though all else fail about you;
Have faith in God, He provides for His own.
He cannot fail though all kingdoms shall perish;
He rules, He reigns, upon His throne. [Chorus]
 

We're Engaged!!

On July 8, 2015, on a beautiful and foggy morning hike, in Ohio...

Jeff asked me to marry him, and I said... "Yes!!!!!" =)

The beautiful ring that he gave me!!!

 

We are both so happy and excited!!!! God is so good!!! =)=)

Jeff & Amy 2015 =) 

The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Psalm 126:3

Day 1-Giving Thanks

 I want to begin a series of 14 blog posts, on thankfulness-
I may not post a new one everyday, but just share on here as the Lord leads.
We have so much to thank Him for! And I specifically want to thank God
for everything He has given me in Christ...especially for His amazing love and grace!
 
In every thing give thanks: for this is the 
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
  1 Thessalonians 5:18

(Day 1)
 Thanking God for my friend's and family!

Friends are like the warm blue sea, 

They splash laughter into your eyes. 

Karen Reynolds

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: 

and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 

Proverbs 18:24

What is something you are thanking God for today?
 I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

Counting Down the Days...

 

... till I visit Jeff and his family!!!! =)=)16 days till I fly to Ohio (Lord willing)!!!
SO excited, and thanking God for His blessings...and especially for Jeff!!!

Magnify the Lord

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. 

 Psalm 34:3

And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon His name, 

 declare His doings among the people, make mention that His name is exalted. 

Isaiah 12:4

Redeeming the Time

 

Treasure every moment that you have! 

And treasure it more because you spent it for Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.

And remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history.

 Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present!

Spend your time wisely!

To talk with God, no breath is lost-talk on! 

To walk with God, no strength is lost-walk on!

To wait on God, no time is lost-wait on!

-Unknown

For since the beginning of the world men have not heard,

 nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen,

 O God, beside Thee, what He hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him.

Isaiah 64:4

I Asked the Lord

     

"He is Sovereign, Loving, Kind, nothing this truth can dim, 
He gives the very best to those who leave the choice with Him.
My Jesus, Saviour, Shepherd, Friend!"

Written by: John Newton

I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith, and love, and every grace;
Might more of His salvation know,
And seek, more earnestly, His face.

’Twas He who taught me thus to pray,
And He, I trust, has answered prayer!
But it has been in such a way,
As almost drove me to despair.

I hoped that in some favored hour,
At once He’d answer my request;
And by His love’s constraining pow’r,
Subdue my sins, and give me rest.

Instead of this, He made me feel
The hidden evils of my heart;
And let the angry pow’rs of hell
Assault my soul in every part.

Yea more, with His own hand He seemed
Intent to aggravate my woe;
Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,
Humbled my heart, and laid me low.

Lord, why is this, I trembling cried,
Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death?
“’Tis in this way, the Lord replied,
I answer prayer for grace and faith.

These inward trials I employ,
From self, and pride, to set thee free;
And break thy schemes of earthly joy,
That thou may’st find thy all in Me.”

In Christ Alone

“It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.”

(Unknown) 

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life:
and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life;
but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 3:36

Simple Decorating Idea

Love this simple idea for decorating candles...cinnamon sticks tied up with string! 

 

 

 

 

Wait on the Lord