Avery helping mommy and daddy with the tree.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Thanksgiving has come and gone for us this year. So why don't i recap just a quick minute here. Wednesday Holly got off early to get everything ready for our usual small family gathering. That grew this year. Of course We had the three of us along with Nicole and her family, Hollys dad, and Hollys other sister Haylie, and Hollys granny. So there were a few people and the food was great. Holly did a great job. Avery loved eating and then when she finished threw her tray down on the ground to tell everyone she was done.
Thursday we went to Hollys Mema's house which is an hour drive. We often go out there for the day and enjoy some more good home cooking and turkey. Avery loves that time as well. We play bingo, watch a movie and enjoy good family.
Friday i worked so Holly went out to the city with her mom and Avery to do some Christmas holiday shopping. Hard to believe its really that time of year again. She did pick up a six foot pre lit tree this year which makes it easlier on us to decorate and all. Today we put it up after we got back from going to her Grannys house. I got some of the lights up and the tree looks amazing. Ill try to get a pic on here later of our little sprout. She is growing so fast. I look forward to the days ahead.
Thursday we went to Hollys Mema's house which is an hour drive. We often go out there for the day and enjoy some more good home cooking and turkey. Avery loves that time as well. We play bingo, watch a movie and enjoy good family.
Friday i worked so Holly went out to the city with her mom and Avery to do some Christmas holiday shopping. Hard to believe its really that time of year again. She did pick up a six foot pre lit tree this year which makes it easlier on us to decorate and all. Today we put it up after we got back from going to her Grannys house. I got some of the lights up and the tree looks amazing. Ill try to get a pic on here later of our little sprout. She is growing so fast. I look forward to the days ahead.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Avery is at it again, being adorable and completly wild. She loves wandering around and getting into whatever her little hands will find. She is saying more words here and there. One of her words is 'more', she says that alot when we are feeding her and she wants to get more food. She also says milk and mama. Of course there are a few other words here and there, but mostly just those for now. She is growing so fast, hard to believe really.
This is the week when things start getting crazy for thanksgiving. We are working on our Christmas pictures, dinner preparation, and of course thinking about what gifts to by for all the family and friends. There are a lot.
We also have a jacket for Avery which bundles her up nice with the cold air coming in. Its almost feeling like winter is here, though you can tell its still fall. Ill get some new pics up when i can. We have some cute ones.
This is the week when things start getting crazy for thanksgiving. We are working on our Christmas pictures, dinner preparation, and of course thinking about what gifts to by for all the family and friends. There are a lot.
We also have a jacket for Avery which bundles her up nice with the cold air coming in. Its almost feeling like winter is here, though you can tell its still fall. Ill get some new pics up when i can. We have some cute ones.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Matthew 4:5-7
Friday is here and the weekend is all we tend to look forward to. I have to remind myself that every day is a day God gives for us to use for Him. Its just not always so simple. Pray for darling Avery to get over her cold, and the rest of us for that matter. Thank you much and have a great weekend.
David
-------------------------
Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:
‘ He shall give His angels charge over you,’
and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”
Matthew 4:5-7
--------
Satan always misquotes anything that the Lord says, and this passage is no exception. The verse misquoted is from Psalm 91:11.12, a very important phrase is left out that says the Lord will ‘guard you in all of your ways.’ Jesus is here being tempted to test God. Whenever there is a message you wonder about, always go to the Word and see if it lines up with the truth. If there is discrepancy, throw out it out.
Our Lord does allow us to test him in one area of life. That is the area of giving and tithing found in Malachi 3. We are told to give to the Lord and see to it that He will give back 100% in return to us. The idea here is not to give so that we will get back, but to give because we are supposed to. Offer your life as a sacrifice and give offerings unto the Lord. He doesn’t need our gifts, but he is pleased when we give.
When the Lord speaks, listen to what he is saying. There are going to be many voices you will hear in this world, they are not all good to listen to. We know that when the Word is spoken it is truth. Do not allow someone to misquote the Word to you or ever take it out of context to prove their own belief. The Word should define our Truth, not our truth define the word. Praise Him and give to Him all of your life.
David
-------------------------
Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:
‘ He shall give His angels charge over you,’
and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”
Matthew 4:5-7
--------
Satan always misquotes anything that the Lord says, and this passage is no exception. The verse misquoted is from Psalm 91:11.12, a very important phrase is left out that says the Lord will ‘guard you in all of your ways.’ Jesus is here being tempted to test God. Whenever there is a message you wonder about, always go to the Word and see if it lines up with the truth. If there is discrepancy, throw out it out.
Our Lord does allow us to test him in one area of life. That is the area of giving and tithing found in Malachi 3. We are told to give to the Lord and see to it that He will give back 100% in return to us. The idea here is not to give so that we will get back, but to give because we are supposed to. Offer your life as a sacrifice and give offerings unto the Lord. He doesn’t need our gifts, but he is pleased when we give.
When the Lord speaks, listen to what he is saying. There are going to be many voices you will hear in this world, they are not all good to listen to. We know that when the Word is spoken it is truth. Do not allow someone to misquote the Word to you or ever take it out of context to prove their own belief. The Word should define our Truth, not our truth define the word. Praise Him and give to Him all of your life.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Avery was a white kitty for Halloween this year. We tried to go to the trunk or treat but the line was to long and it was to cold for us to stand out there and wait. We did go to one hour across the street from us and of course grandma came over and saw her in her cute costume. Her granny made the costume so that makes it even more precious.
So now November is finally here and we look ahead to the Holiday season. I love this time of year with all the lights and cheer and music. Something about it is just peaceful. Though there is so much to do and so little time to accomplish any of it. But that is okay. Holly stayed home from work today and we hung out and watched some movies. It was good to have just family time. We did go for a walk in the park since its one of the last cool days before it gets too cold to go out. Avery had her first swing ride which was on daddy and mommys lap. Then she went to swim class and tonight had her first bubble bath to clean up. WIth the weather she has gotten a little sick again with runny nose and all. We will have to go get a vaporizer, hopefully it helps.
Right now i am going through some old messages from Pastor Danny and enjoying those in my car and my lunch time. Its good to get some solid teaching from the Word. Life gets so busy and crazy that i need to be able to have a place to stand, and the Rock is the best place. Jesus is my rock and fortress. As we go on ahead with the coming weeks I know He will be with us and watch over every step we make. Praise Him.
Matthew 4:3-4
November is finally here and already I hear the sound of Christmas music and feel the cool crisp air of the holidays. I love this time of year, though it can be a little too cold around here for my taste. Either way its going to be good. Avery looked very cute in her white kitty costume last night. She got a little bit of candy too. Ill try to get some pics posted to my blog later. Be blessed today
-----------------------
Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:3-4
------------------------
Jesus had a mission when He came to earth, he knew that mission and apparently the devil was well aware of it as well. We will see in the things he tempted Jesus with that they go against his mission and humanity.
This first temptation actually should read as, “prove you are.” The question implies that the devil knows Jesus is the Son of God and wants him to do something only God could do. The Word of God is always used in Jesus’ response. Jesus knows the importance of the Word as our refuge. He quotes from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book in the Old Testament.
Reading and understanding the Bible is our key to protection from the lies of the devil and the world. The way to stand firm is to know the Scripture and be ready. Anyone that says they don’t need to read the Old Testament, does not realize how much of it is in the New Testament. It also plays the main source material for sermons given in the book of Acts, as well as main points in the other letters written to churches. We must read the Word daily, for it gives us life and refuge.
-----------------------
Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:3-4
------------------------
Jesus had a mission when He came to earth, he knew that mission and apparently the devil was well aware of it as well. We will see in the things he tempted Jesus with that they go against his mission and humanity.
This first temptation actually should read as, “prove you are.” The question implies that the devil knows Jesus is the Son of God and wants him to do something only God could do. The Word of God is always used in Jesus’ response. Jesus knows the importance of the Word as our refuge. He quotes from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book in the Old Testament.
Reading and understanding the Bible is our key to protection from the lies of the devil and the world. The way to stand firm is to know the Scripture and be ready. Anyone that says they don’t need to read the Old Testament, does not realize how much of it is in the New Testament. It also plays the main source material for sermons given in the book of Acts, as well as main points in the other letters written to churches. We must read the Word daily, for it gives us life and refuge.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)