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anyone out there still?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:56:53 GMT

I know... I haven't posted since forever... most use facebook now but that is just like messaging... i miss knowing what you think on... I like writing... just don't seem to have the time.

anyone out there still?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:55:48 GMT

does anyone still use Xanga? I miss the postings... facebook is just messaging... I like to know what you are thinking on.

Clean out the Clutter

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:36:02 GMT

I am writing on xanga to have some accountablility... I don't even know if anyone reads my blog any more... I really don't even have time but I have got to get the clutter out of my house and have my bedroom back. I am asking God for extra energy and for non laziness today... the thing is I really don't want to do it... for fear of it taking too long and getting rid of stuff... I do not need stuff in my life... I really want more time to focus on my relationship with Jesus and this stuff keeps hounding me... Purge has to take place... I am not a pack rat but seems to me like all my stuff is out of control.. One room at a time.. today my bedroom/bath then the kitchen today...
tomorrow my kids rooms upstairs. Friday... downstairs. I want to be able to accomplish this this week... Thank you Lord for help.
Does anyone know how I feel?

The Answer to Urgent Prayer Calls for Urgent Praise

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:06:24 GMT

It is so cool to see God at work... He is so working in my life and it is exciting! I am writing to all of you to beg of you prayers for me each day while I am in ElSalvador. Would you please commit to praying EVERY day for me Feb. 23rd through March 3rd?
so cool to see how what I am studying in the bible right now is so practical for my life right now. He really does stun me and blow me away how much He loves us. Our bible study is in Daniel and we are in the 2nd chapter and Daniel and Hananiah,Mishael, and Azariah pleaded with God for an answer to the kings dream. They did not want to die...
I am asking that you plead to the Lord that I would be an effective witness for Jesus. That justine would be left at home and that i wouldl be ready to serve and love and shine for Him. On the 2nd day this week Beth Moore asked if you had a few people that you could count on to pray for you and I thought how blessed I am so I just want to thank you for making that investment. Here is the verse to look up right after reading this in Daniel.
James 5:13-16
    Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. [14] Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: [15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. [16] Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Here are the things that I ask of you to be praying.

1. I am to start my period this week... Yucko! The worst of it is that there are not many places to use the restroom and we have to carry tissue with us if we need to use facilities outside of the hotel! I am a little concerned. It should be over the first part of the week.

2. Like I said earlier, that I would leave my flesh behind and thing of others higher than myself.
that I would be usable, teachable and that my face and actions would shine for Jesus so others would want what I have.

3. That I would relate well to my translators and that there would be enough translators for our large team coming. That the message would be transfered and that when I open my mouth to speak that Jesus would put the words needed...

4. That relationships would be good on the trip... I was not at the meeting when we were setting up roommates and thought I was rooming with Toni Cona but Phil asked me to room with two teenage gals... I am excited about the opportunity but that could also be exahsting ... in a good way. I know that GOd picked this out. To be honest I am struggling with that decision a littlel bit. Not a great deal but a little.

5. Pray that I would notice people and that I would see them as God sees them and that I would have such a burden for the lost with a sense of Urgency!

6. That I would be bold.

7. Pray for energy.

8. Pray for us not to get sick.

9. Please pray for my family... especially the kids... they are already concerned. I don't think I have ever been away from them for this long

10. Pray for me to make time for Jesus each day privately. To have personal time of prayer. Anytiime out of the routine makes this hard for me.

I will be praying for you too. I thank you so much for taking next week and praying for me.
I love you.
justine...

These are the verses I am trying to memorize ... Please pray them as I do.
Daniel 2:20-23
    Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: [21] And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: [22] He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. [23] I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.

Friday, December 08, 2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:15:16 GMT

Boy it has been a long time since I have written... Just so very busy. I am working almost everyday with the Catering and seems like just like everyone extra busy. I just want a day to stare at the Christmas tree and work on my Christmas crafts. I have so much to do and I am starting to stress over it. Oh well.. I am committing this to prayer! Trying to finish the shopping and I am making many gifts for my friends. Thinking of having a Cookie exchange on Thurs. the 21st if anyone is interested. I know, random thoughts. Love you all... May God richly bless you this week. Hugs!
j

Beautiful Day today!

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:31:13 GMT

I have to confess... not getting the Christmas decorations up as planned... Some friends are coming in from out of town and I do not want all my house in a mess... it will take me a couple of days to get the task done and they have 4 kids and I could not handle the chaos. Then pat just called me a few minutes ago and said that now we are going out for dinner after church Sunday. Ugh! I can't get the stuff down from the attic by myself and our night is full... We are going to see a play that one of our guys in our college group is starring in.. fun! tomorrow working...
So... a run down of my day so far...
1. wake up and my sweet baby boy jumped in bed to cuddle with me... I have to cherish these moments... He is 6 and soon probably will not want to cuddle with his momma.
2. Robin came over to do discipleship... i was still in my PJ's... forgot she was coming at 8am... I am a doofus.
3. Discipleship
4. Bank and grocery store
5. made Noah lunch
6. cleaned out Junk drawer
7. chopped up onions, peppers and celery for thanksgiving and put in freezer
8. browned sausage for thanksgiving stuffing and put in freezer
9. clean kitchen
10. cleaned out junk cabinet

STill to do:
spend some time in the Word
clean up my bedroom and put away laundry
bring up some clothes from basement
fall decorations taken down
shower get ready for play and date with hubby
5pm.. out the door... going to the smokestack for dinner
8pm... play at Avila
11pm get christmas stuff down from attic...
busy day... hope you all have a great one!

BAby it's Cold outside

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:07:46 GMT

What a blustery day! The wind is certainly blowin! I had to get out this morning for a few and thought the wind was going to sweep me away... You should have seen Noah get off the school bus from Kindergarden... the wind about took him... of course, he thought that would be way cool.
Busy day...
errands this morning.
laundry
ironing
getting things organized so I can start Christmas decorating tomorrow!!!! Should be done this weekend sometime.
Love you all...
j

*TOday is Election Day**

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:01:47 GMT

Have you cast your vote? This morning got up early took the kids to school, went to vote and then went to work making phone calls for Jim Talent to remind people to vote. It was fun! Then off to pick Tommye and Noah up from school and off to the mall. Tommye's eye perscription has changed yet again already this year... it hasn't even been 6months!!! Oh well... she got 2 of the cutest pairs of eyeglasses ever!
I am leaving in minutes to help out Mike Silber cater a 150 person pasta bar then off to the Bartles Campaign watch party with my family! busy day... busy evening... Hope you all are well... haven't written in a long time... very busy!
love you all... I am just praying today for the election! We need to win... God has a plan... I want what His plan is!
justine

these have taken me too long to post!

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:42:09 GMT

These are pictures of my sweet son Noah's 6th Bday party... One of our SS class guys is a fireman and let us come to his fire station and have our treats at the fire station and hang out wtih the firemen..
sorry this one is sideways... i did not flip it before i entered it in... I am not going to take the time now...The next pics are Noah and his friend Davis who he plays with almost every day and if you have been to our house you probably know Davis... he is hilarious . The l other is some of the SS class. Enjoy.
Happy fall!

Miriam

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:29:03 GMT

this week studying about Miriam... Moses sister . Here are the main points that have hit me this week.

1. She had couragous faith to look after Moses after his mother put him in the Nile... Miriam watched little moses in the hand made ark while the Pharoes daughter found him... it was Miriam that suggest that she find someone to nurse him. How cool is God to provide Moses own mother to ween him? How cool is it that during that time she could instill things about God to him. I also think what faith on Moses parents part to go against the Pharoah and hide their child... God had big plans! Sometimes I need to step more out on faith and Know that HE IS THE SAME GOD as in the time of Moses!

2. God so many times gives me way more than I deserve!

3. What kind of an example am I to women? Miriam was described as a prophetess, a musician, and a leader of women. I need to be constantly aware of my surroundings and those that watch me.

4. Miriam exahlted God in songs!!!

5. Watch what I say about others especially those in leadership. Miriam spoke against moses and thought she should get some attention and God gave her leaprosy.

6. Please God, take away any jealous thoughts I may have... I want to show you off not my self.

7. Moses is described in the bible as very humble... more than all men on the face of the earth. wow! I see this character in my Dad... he always has Gods interest in mind...not his own.

8. God is serious! I need to continue to live out loud who's I am.. reproduce spiritually... my children need to see that God is real! So that they will share the same.

9. James 4:10 Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up!

10. God turned Miriams flesh into leprosy as white as snow... just like our sin.. he made it white as snow through the shedding of His blood. Thank you Jesus!

11. Sin affects much more than just myself...

12. True worship is humility!

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anyone out there still?

anyone out there still?

Clean out the Clutter

The Answer to Urgent Prayer Calls for Urgent Praise

Friday, December 08, 2006

Beautiful Day today!

BAby it's Cold outside

*****TOday is Election Day******

these have taken me too long to post!

Miriam

*TOday is Election Day**