We Watched a movie this Morning.

This one we watched was an old, cowboy movie. There is a Western channel. This one had someone singing about moms raising their boys to be cowboys. Don’t do it. Now you know what that song is. I believe moms have much influence on their children. They are with their kids many times with out the rest of the family. Their influence is immense.

I believe those who know the Lord will sing, and be happy with their little, ones. I believe this makes quite a ,difference in your outlook on life. Reading the Word is easier if you are a stay at home Mom, but it is a discipline any way you look at it. Reading the Word is for you, but Satan, and self-will try talking you out of taking time to read.

Are you grumpy, and angry for no, reason? It might be that you are tired, but stop to open the Bible for yourself. Feed your spirit, and you will be better off for it. Good works will not get you to Heaven, but Jesus has said to us, “I am the way the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

With that said, believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who was there when Creation happened.

“Let us make man in our image.” is what God said. I believe life is everlasting. Jesus died, so that we could have forgiveness for our sins, and our sinful nature. He is the one way to heaven. I believe the weapons of our spiritual warfare are not carnal, but powerful to pull down strongholds. Whatever has happened, forgive the person, and start praying for them to commit to Christ. I believe forgiving people keeps us in contact with God. Even when it hurts, forgive, and God will deal with those who have been oppressive, and mean.

No good thing will God withhold from those who walk uprightly. You are where you are minister’s wives, for a reason. When you feel so led, step away to be fed, and to connect with other friends. At times you need refreshing from God Almighty. Stepping aside for a while will help you gain momentum, and purpose. You need refreshing from the Holy Spirit at times.

Ministry is hard, work, and it isn’t pleasant all the time. Forgive, and keep on forgiving. You were bought with a, price. Glorify God with your, heart. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and surrender whether you are having an easy time, or a hard time. Psalm 23 says, “Goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord. ” Part of this is now, and the other is for the future. Repent of your own sins, and step aside for a while to be built up in the Holy Spirit. Every spirit that comes to you isn’t God’s spirit. Test the spirit to see if it is God’s. If you are not in the Word, find comfort there, and become consistent in your reading.

Our Washer Went Out Again.

Around May 17 we had a repairman come to check the washer. It is an old washer, and the label on it is genuine. It has a good name, and it should last for 30 years. Well, I was washing clothes today, and I came in to check the machine. It had filled up, and it stopped. There was the water on full, and the soap was in it. All the clothes had freshly been put in the machine, and they did start washing, but something stopped the machine. Last time the repairman came, he found what the problem was. Something got caught in the motor. We will call tomorrow. I guess I get to coast on the washes I have done until the repairman comes. So much for a machine that is suppose to last 30 years. This one may have to have a new motor.

Happy Fourth of July.

Did you think America would make it this far in the next century? We have and we will by God’s grace. I believe He extends the grace to us because there are so many who are believers. When it gets to be less, and the whole nation is godless, it would make a difference. God has always noticed those who have faith, and trust in Him. I have studied the Old Testament, and those people trusted in God, and they were one nation among many who didn’t believe. It is hard to be around people who have no faith, and trust in God. Their conversations are different, and they don’t have any concern for themselves and their spiritual plight.

Yet God isn’t willing that any come to perish. He wants all people to receive Christ as their Savior, and to live for Him. I believe Jesus came to die for us willingly. Does he make that much of a difference in you?  Maybe you have been His child for years, but has it changed you thoroughly to know Him? I see some who have changed, and they are like shining lights, and always grateful. Others are still for themselves, and they don’t care for their family, children, or really anyone. It is all about “me.” I believe these are deceived, and need Jesus Christ all the more.

The Fourth of July is Independence Day. On this day, you could set your life straight and start walking with Jesus closer.

It’s Hard to Keep Up.

I have been gone today, with Ed. We ate out for lunch, and then we were at the church for a while. We were free to go after a while, and we went on home. There I helped Isaac who had supper going for us. It didn’t take long to finish preparations for supper. We ate simply, but Isaac cooks so we will live longer. That is good. He wants us to live, and he feeds us healthy food. Healthy is cooked carrots, or sweet potatoes. It is eating butternut squash that has been cut into cubes, and steamed for 20 minutes. I don’t eat broccoli, but Ed, and Isaac do. We have an ice cream from the freezer after supper. Tonight it was a fancy ice cream on a cone. It had ice cream with nuts. Simple, and good.