I Do.

Ya know, I do better when I have a menu going for each week. I do better when I make it ahead for the month and print it out. I do much better if I make a grocery list using what is in the pantry and then shopping as needed for my menu, which was created using the stuff I already had on hand.

I did much better when I did not have a tv. Now the children "hurry" to get their tv time in. I will do much better when DH finds a job so he is not home during our school time. Even though I do love having him home with us, it does make for a long day. Thankfully he has been out of the house lately helping some friends. Plus looking for work. He is so awesome.

I do much better when I think before I speak. I also do better when I think before I act. 

I do much better when I think before I even write, or else you would have had a nicer, more thought out post, then this one:)

I do much better when I pray before I begin my day. I also do much better when I read my bible before I also start my day. Yesterday reminded me of that.

I do think I like blogging.

Thoughtful Thursday

If you are a mom, then you MUST see this!

Fireproof

Have you seen this movie?

If you have, did you like it?

If you have not, WHY NOT?

This movie is a must see for today's marriages. I mean it.

I have never seen a better movie. Kirk Cameron did a fantastic job. You can also find him at Way of the Master.

So why have you not X'd out this and gone to watch this? Hmmm?

Drugs in our Drinking Water?

Can this really be true? Well, my friend it is very true. Among all the chemicals and garbage that is present. We have an alarming smell of chlorine in our water. Our water tastes just like it as well. Yes it has been tested and has been in their "safe" zone.  But drugs such as Tylenol? Or say an antibiotic such as Amoxacilin? Are you kidding me. Well, this article is not kidding you. It's true.

"By Jeff Donn, Martha Mendoza and Justin Pritchard, Associated Press

A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows.

To be sure, the concentrations of these pharmaceuticals are tiny, measured in quantities of parts per billion or trillion, far below the levels of a medical dose. Also, utilities insist their water is safe."

You can read the rest of the article here 

Is that not incredible?  It just truly amazes me that they still think our "drinking water" is safe.

Thoughts?

Thank you from a fellow blogger that twitted this on her blog.

First Love

Been on my mind a lot. What is your first love? Is it your husband? What about your children? Do I dare say, your computer or your tv? When you get up in the morning? Is your coffee the first thing you think about besides peeing? 

Do you get up and read your bible each morning? I struggle badly on this. I really do. I know I should give my first quiet time to Him.  Do you struggle to? I can go all day, I hate to admit before I even think about reading His precious words.   

I want Christ as my first love. To do all things for Him. He has done so much for me, yet, I do so little for Him. Care to start with me? I am so thankful tomorrow is a new day!

Psalms 71:8  8Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

Proverbs 22:19  19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

UN's Convention of the Rights of the CHildren

http://www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/89/hshbwk1.asp

Just another one of our new government's bad idea's. I really hope and pray that we do not join this. If we do, our parental rights will end. The UN will own your children. No homeschooling, Your child would have more rights then you as their parent. Sad. Take a look.

Thank You

I just wanted to write a small blurb. Do you mind?

I did not think so.

Thank You God, for sending Jesus to die on the cross for my sins. I was not yet alive, but you KNEW I needed that done. I could not imagine, the pain and anguish Jesus went through.  Yet, he did just so that I 2009 years later, would be going to Heaven. I believe we are really in the last days as we know them. I am so ready for Christ to come right now! 

I am thankful for such wonderful programs such as RUI. Click on the link either the one I just posted or the one that will be in side bar to understand what that program is. It is so much more then having addictions to drugs or alcohol. It is for folks that have strongholds. Strongholds can be anything, some examples could include: anger, procrastination, over-eating, smoking, or any number of what you struggle with.  It really does help you get into your bible and learn how to walk with Christ. It really is a great program. So if you are struggling, check it out. I urge you to do so. It is life changing. It has changed my life. It has even changed my husband's and my children's lives. Without a doubt, this is a much better program then NA and AA. I have been apart of both of those.  RUI is the largest faith based program in the US. You can find a list of where the programs are held via the website. They even have an online forum, if you can not find one near you. 

I am so thankful for my husband. My husband grounds me, he keeps me humble. He loves me unconditionally. Like I love him. Even when I mess up as a wife, and let me tell you, that is an almost daily thing, he just loves me and forgives me.

I am thankful that God sent me such wonderful friends. I have a few good friends that I just adore and love. We have fun together and we are so similar in a lot of ways. Then I have a few friends who are much wiser then I(and older, I might add), so different then I, but we click. They truly love the Lord, you can just see it in their walk. The one I am currently thinking about, she is a single mama to some children.  Those children just love their mom, and she loves them. I love spending time with her and I take with me how to be a better mama, I do not think she truly knows what a blessing she is to me. I do not see her as often as I would like, especially now that I have moved, and I miss her very much. So, my friend ( I wont make her go pink in the cheeks her by naming her) I love you and thank God daily for you.

Forgiveness

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? We all know this familiar passage. Peter is asking Jesus, how many times should we forgive a brother and can I say sister, he asked how many times do we forgive the person who has done us wrong. What did Jesus tell him? Let's take a look. Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.    70x7. That is a large number. So basically Jesus is telling us, we need to forgive our brethren over and over again. What? I know I can hear it. How can I forgive so and so for raping me? How can I forgive so and so for killing my family or friend? How can I forgive my husband for cheating on me? How can I forgive my wife for sleeping around on me? How can I forgive my parents for abusing me? How can I forgive myself for eating that extra ho ho on my diet? How can I forgive my child for breaking that expensive family heirloom.  How can I forgive God for allowing abortion? How can I forgive.........? How do we? How can we really forgive those trespasses? Those above are all strong issues that some of us have gone through, there are smaller issues out there that also hold back a person. Such as, how can I forgive our local gossip? How can I forgive the person who stole from me? How can I forgive the person for jumping in front of me in line? See what I mean, from the large trespasses to the small trespasses. How do we forgive? Well, do you believe in God? Do you believe the bible to be true?  God tells us, if we hold hate in our heart, we are committing murder against this person.         1 John 3:15  15Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer:... I know there is another verse, but my feeble tired mind can not find it right now.         Matthew 18:35 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.    Once we accept Christ as our Saviour, God forgives us, each of us. We no longer have to worry about being judged for our sin. If God can do that, why can we not? I mean, I know it and understand it, it is hard to forgive someone who has done harm to you or your family. It is so freeing to forgive, then it is to hold on to the anger. If we have not forgiven the person, then yes we are still angry.  Is it worth it to be angry?  Even when Jesus was on the cross and the people were doing evil things to him, he said, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. This man was bloodied and had nails in his hands and feet and in his side, yet he says forgive them..... Forgive them.... Ephesians 4:32  32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Colossians 1:14  14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Colossians 3:13  13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. To End this, Sister, if you are not forgiving someone, you are holding hatred in your heart for this person. Really pray on it. Search out God and forgive. It is very sweet not to be angry anymore.

Wholesome Music

If you are looking for some good wholesome music for your family. Then look no further then Abigail Miller. She has such a lovely voice. We listen to her music on an almost daily basis. God has really given her a wonderful gift! So go and click on her site, you can find the link via my sidebar, or just click here.

Life

     I have a great life. No we are not rich, however, our bills are usually getting paid each month. We have food on the table and clothes on our backs. That is a great life.

     I have great children. They are obedient and even when they are not, they are still great. They are loving and caring, even to those who are "not like them" That is a great life.

     I have a great husband. Though we might not always agree, he still allows me to express my opinion. He is still a great husband. He loves the Lord and admits to his wrong doings. He is a great husband. That is a great life.

     I have a great church, it might be small but we are new and that is awesome. I am thankful for a Pastor who loves his congregation and loves to tell others about Christ! That is a great life.

     I have a great home! It is small and we are crammed in here, but it is very easy to keep clean. We live in a good neighbor hood. That is a great life.

     I have a great God! God is so awesome, he forgives me when I make a boo boo, he loves me even when I know I must grieve him at times.. He is a great God!

I have a great life......

Psalms 23:6  6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Are You Hungry?

I do not know about you, if I could smell dinner, I would have my saliva glands all in an uproar.

I hope you are hungry church!
Because the pork roast is cooking, and it smells wonderful.

I hope the preacher does not preach too long.

Proverbs 25:21  21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: Philippians 4:12  12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

I've Got a Mansion

Have you ever given thought to this song that many of us have sang before? It is not in our hymnal at church. It is one of my favorite hymns. I think those of us that are saved, we often get complacent with our life. We forget what lays ahead. We get so caught up in what is going on with our lives. We forget what is waiting for us.  We forget we have a Mansion Sublime!

I'VE GOT A MANSION

I'm satisfied with just a cottage below
A little silver and a little gold
But in that city where the ransomed will shine
I want a gold one that's silver lined

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on streets that are purest gold

Though often tempted, tormented, and tested
And like the prophet my pillow's a stone
And though I find here no permanent dwelling
I know He'll give me a mansion my own

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on streets that are purest gold

Don't think me poor or deserted or lonely
I'm not discouraged I'm heaven bound
I'm but a pilgrim in search of the city
I want a mansion, a harp and a crown

I've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk on streets that are purest gold

Words and Music by Ira Stamphill

What is it that you do...

When you are unable to sleep? 

That is me, I am afraid. I can not sleep.  I thought I would jump on here and check out my bloglines and see what some of you are up to. 

I am now going to go and read my bible and do some praying. I do that always helps me relax and fall asleep. Nothing like reading in 1 Chronicles to get a girl to sleep.

Do not get me wrong, God's word is never boring, but, it does help relax a soul and I rather have the last thing on the brain, reading the Word, then turning on the box and watching some nasty commercial.  Who needs informercials anyways.

What do you do to help relax you if you can not sleep. I usually take Melatonin if I remember to take it early enough. But, taking it after you can not fall asleep at 1:20 am is not a smart thing to do. I will never get up to be with my children. I have a long day tomorrow. I have school, children school. I need to go do some laundry and I need to take my dog to the groomers. I also need to work on some memorization with the children. They need to memorize Psalms 139. They also have to memorize something for Sunday School. Not including our regular RU stuff. Busy Busy Busy little Bee's we are!

In Christ

Mrs. Bee

Catholic Church Battle Intensifies At State Capitol

No, I am not catholic, however, this type of thing could happen to any of the church's here in America. 

Pray America....

This bill will end up dying, however, how many more will come about in another state?

What to Read

WOW, it has been a long and dreary day. I have told God to bring Spring. I hope He listens.. I know patience Mrs. Bee, Patience.......... Yea

Ok

Me? Patience? Sure.

I have some, somewhere, I think.

I am so ready for Spring to come and then STAY. That seems to be the key word around here. Stay Spring Stay.

Oh yea, the title of this post. What to read.....

I am going to read "Created to be His Helpmeet" By Debi Pearl. Yea I have read this before. I am going to read it again. It was good to read before and I am sure it will be good to read once more. If anyone wants to join me, I am hoping to do a chapter by chapter review on here. That is the hope anyways. We shall see if I can stick with it. Anyone up to the challenge of reading it with me? When I post my comment, you can leave your comment in the comment section. Link your blog to your own if you choose.

Amazing Grace

Have you ever just sat down and listened to Amazing Grace? Click it on the sidebar and have a listen. I know many in my "realm" of friends may not like that I have Leaanna Rhymes singing it, however, listen to her sing it. I was so blessed to hear her sing it.  If we could just listen to it being sung like she sung it, we would be better for it. Better yet, read the words. Have you ever really read the words? Ponder each verse. 

John Newton (1725-1807)

Stanza 6 anon.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

Didja read those words? Seriously? 

On a Search and Other Things

I am on a search for a downloadable KJV (has to be the KJV) bible program for my computer. E-sword was my favorite, however that will just not work on my computer. See, I have a Mac. I knew when I got the thing, finding programs would not be an easy thing. I am great with that and all.... Of course till I went searching to find a downloadable bible program. Sure I can use websites, but just not the same if you know what I mean..... So if you have a Mac and have a desktop FREE bible thingy, leave me a comment!!

Now on to the other thing. I am a photoaholic, Feel sorry for my precious children, I tell ya.

 They bear the brunt of the addiction. I have said, I was not going to post photo's of my children. I LOVE to show off my precious gifts from God. They are so cheeky and cute!

 So, I am going break my own newish rule. I *heart* my children.  Who can blame me? God is awesome! 

They Think I am Strange

It is official, my children officially think I have lost my marbles. I was singing this song yesterday and they sure did not believe me, it is really a song.... So, what does a good and joyful mom do, Why, I google the song and get the lyrics. 

On Top of Spaghetti

 

On top of spaghetti, 
All covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball, 
When somebody sneezed.

It rolled off the table,
And on to the floor,
And then my poor meatball,
Rolled out of the door.

It rolled in the garden,
And under a bush,
And then my poor meatball,
Was nothing but mush.

The mush was as tasty
As tasty could be,
And then the next summer, 
It grew into a tree.

The tree was all covered,
All covered with moss,
And on it grew meatballs,
And tomato sauce.

So if you eat spaghetti,
All covered with cheese,
Hold on to your meatball,
Whenever you sneeze.

If you want to here it being sung, click on the link here.

It's Late...

Why am I up?
No Idea...
I wanted to write something inspirational...
Nothing came to mind.
Night.