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I had  a lot of thoughts about what I wanted today's blog to look like but as I was out walking my little friend Phoenix - God gave me a different story to tell. Sort of a year in review! I have so much to be thankful for - a wonderful family - husband, children and grandchildren. This year we were blessed with a new addition to our family! God has truly blessed us, sometimes I have to pinch myself. In 2013... I started this blog not really knowing where to start but here I am. Then I discovered there are a lot of great blogs. You will find some of my favorites listed below. I participated in my first online Bible Study with Proverbs 31 ministries and I'm signed up to participate in another - "Made to Crave". Just follow the link above to sign up & join me. I love the blog hops and the Twitter Parties! I learned how to do "verse mapping" a neat little tool to help you dig deeper into the bible verses and also with your quiet time. Here...

Today I would like to wish everyone reading my blog a very Merry Christmas. As you send time with family and friends, as much as we like to get the gifts and the presents, not to mention the food. God gave us the best gift of all His Son - Jesus Christ (found in the Story of Christmas ).   As you opening those gift and presents, why not make some create some new, fun Christmas traditions - memories that will last a lifetime. Invest time with the people you love. Here's some clipart and pictures that have been posted on Facebook and sent to me in text messages. Enjoy!   God, thank you for reminding us of the perfect gift - Your Son. The love You've shown us through His Birth. All the glory, honor and praise. Amen       Jesus is the Reason for the Season and there is Christ in Christ-mas!!!

    The Christmas story can be found in the New Testament books of Matthew   and Luke   in the Bible.  Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20.   Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (KJV) Matthew 1:23 - Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (KJV) The Birth of Jesus: While Mary was still engaged to Joseph, she miraculously became pregnant through the Holy Spirit, as foretold to her by the angel. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, he had every right to feel disgraced. He knew the child was not his own, and Mary's apparent unfaithfulness carried a grave social stigma. Joseph not only had the right to divorce Mary, under Jewish law she could be put to death by stoning. Although Jos...

12 Dimensions of Leadership Integrity: Leading through honesty and acceptance of personal responsibility Self-Renewal: Flexible, responsive leadership that makes good use of experience Fortitude: Acting with courage and confidence in the face of challenges Perceiving: Looking beyond current details to the big picture Judgment: Knowing what needs to be done and accurately anticipating consequences Performing: Getting results by overcoming barriers to effectiveness Boldness: An uncompromising approach that involves facing problems head-on Team Building: Accomplishing results through others by getting them to work together Collaboration: Sharing rewards and responsibility with others in the group Inspiring: Energizing, motivating, and encouraging others to pursue leader-defined goals Serving: Taking cues from followers and providing assistance that others can't get on their own Enthusiasm: pursuing objectives with passion and optimism, and attracting others to the cau...

Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you.  Isaiah 30:18   God often DELAYS IN ANSWERING PRAYER. We have several instances of this in sacred Scripture. Jacob did not get the blessing from the angel until near the dawn of day—he had to wrestle all night for it. The poor woman of Syrophenicia was answered not a word for a long while. Paul besought the Lord thrice that “the thorn in the flesh” might be taken from him, and he received no assurance that it should be taken away, but instead thereof a promise that God’s grace should be sufficient for him. If thou hast been knocking at the gate of mercy, and hast received no answer, shall I tell thee why the mighty Maker hath not opened the door and let thee in? Our Father has reasons peculiar to himself for thus keeping us waiting. Sometimes it is to show his power and his sovereignty, that men may know that Jehovah has a right to give or to withhold. More frequently the delay is fo...

Religion vs Relationship with Jesus Christ Religion can be very different than having a Relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Religions are manmade, and are based on trying to get to God through rules and regulations and works. Man made religions all are based on people's efforts at reaching God and being made right with Him through their own efforts. God's plan for man's salvation and for being right with Him is told throughout the Bible, in the Old Testament and the New Testament. God's plan is not based on people's efforts and good works, but is based on His amazing Love and amazing Grace for us; His plan involved His precious Son Jesus paying the price and cost for our sins on the cross. You need to put ALL of your trust and faith in Jesus and in what He did for us on the cross, and not in any religion or in your own efforts. Simply put all of your trust and faith in Jesus, and accept His gift of salvation and eternal life, and experience the joy of h...