His Glory

Tribute to my son

2011-01-10T20:13:00.006-05:00

Here is a rare picture of my very handsome first born, Sean Robert Covey. He is 21 years old.

He is the only one of my children to attend any kind of school. He completed kindergarten at a Christian School is Southern Michigan. He was saved a week before he turned six. He is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. For the last two years he has been an MP in the National Guard, but is currently at Fort Goodfellows, in an intelligence program. We don't get to see him often, but I am very proud of him and I love him dearly.

I ask that you pray for him, both for safety in wherever this training leads him, but also for God's will in his life.

A Soldier's Christmas

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Even in the Valley, God is Good

2010-05-06T22:56:00.000-04:00

Even in the Valley, God is Good

2010-05-03T19:42:00.003-04:00

I am always amazed at how much love God has for us. I know some say we should never be amazed by what God does, but you know what, I would much rather be amazed each and every time, then to become hard and indifferent to Him.

Anyway, I know I am behind on doing any posts, so I wanted to tell you about what has been going on in my life.

In 1994, my husband and I decided that it would be best if I stayed at home and taught the children. There were times since then when I helped out if it was needed financially, but never at the expense of the commitment we had made. For seven years I had a very small license daycare in my home. I absolutely loved doing that, but soon found that the changing requirements was not worth the income I was bringing in, so I let my license go.

Then when I found my self a single mom, I became very confused because I never felt that God was releasing me from that commitment I had made, yet I now needed to find a way to provide for my children. I began praying about how God wanted me to do this. It was a difficult time because the more I searched for what God wanted me to do, the more doors that were shut. I tried many at home career paths. I looked into renewing my license. I had promised God that I would knock on as many doors as I could find and that if He opened one I would go through. Yet I felt that none were being opened. So I finally thought that God must be telling me it was time to move. I didn't feel God calling me away from our home or church. However, I did feel that any doors that were going to open were not going to be around our home.

God, who's ways are not our ways, but who's timing is always perfect. Began opening doors. Two days after I decided we should move, I received a phone call to come in for an interview at a local fast food restaurant which would allow me to work around my commitments at home. Two days after that, I received a phone call from the Census bureau offering a temporary job with them. Ten minutes after hanging up from the Census bureau I received a call from a job I had applied for and wanted last July. This job is cleaning tour buses. Not only did I get this job, but he hired Sarah and Luke to work with me and gave me permission to bring Dakota and Hunter whenever I needed. So now we have a job that meets the needs of our family, while allowing us to be together and we can continue serving Him right here.

It is May 2010, in May 2005, I was required to drop my husband off at bus terminal and watch him walk away to take an over the road trucking job. For over five years now I have wondered in a valley. I knew God was always with me, but now, I have found the way out of that valley. The mountain is looming nearby. PRAISE GOD!

A Good Word Stays Around

2010-03-21T13:52:00.003-04:00

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers. That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. 'Really?' she heard whispered. 'I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!' and, 'I didn't know others liked me so much,' were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature. The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin. As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. 'Were you Mark's math teacher?' he asked. She nodded: 'yes.' Then he said: 'Mark talked about you a lot.'

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher. 'We want to show you something,' his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket 'They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.' Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times.. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him. 'Thank you so much for doing that,' Mark's mother said. 'As you can see, Mark treasured it.'

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, 'I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.'

Chuck's wife said, 'Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.'

'I have mine too,' Marilyn said. 'It's in my diary'

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. 'I carry this with me at all times,' Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: 'I think we all saved our lists'

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be. So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late.

I know it has been awhile since I have done post, sorry. Anyway, this was sent to us and I thought I would share it with everyone.

Jean Covey

Formula for Living in His Glory

2010-02-12T20:30:00.002-05:00

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 KJV)

My Last Post =`-(

2010-02-09T21:46:00.006-05:00

Yes, this is my last post on this blog. My brother and I finally got our own blogs. Check them out!!! Luke's: Zach. 4:6...Not By Might, and mine: A Daughter of The King

"Charlie bit My Finger."

2010-02-07T16:52:00.000-05:00

This movie is sooooo cute!!!

Rizpah

2010-02-05T18:31:00.002-05:00

We played a game with a women's group at church recently. One of the questions was "Who is your favorite Bible Charecter. My answer was Rizpah. Now for some reason Eve, and Mary are much more well known then Rizpah. Go figure! Anyway, since then I have been once again thinking much about her. So I thought I would share why she is my favorite. I first learned of her when I heard a mother's day message about her. I was in awe of her, but it wasn't until my oldest son was in his late teens that I really began to understand how very important it is to be a Rizpah.

Rizpah
II Samuel 21:1-8

2Sa 21:1 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. 2 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)
3 Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?
4 And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, that will I do for you. 5 And they answered the king, The man that consumed us, and that devised against us that we should be destroyed from remaining in any of the coasts of Israel 6 Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them. 7 But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul. 8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: 9 And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them in the hill before the LORD: and they fell all seven together, and were put to death in the days of harvest, in the first days, in the beginning of barley harvest. 10 And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of the field by night. 11 And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done. 12 And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa: 13 And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.14 And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land. "

Verses 1-7 are included just to give a point of reference to the story. You are welcome and encouraged to study this part out yourself. To begin with I want to draw your attention to a few seemingly random points. In verse 8 we are introduced to a mother of two boys named Armoni and Mephibosheth, her name is Rizpah. Be careful that you do not confuse Rizpah's son Mephibosheth with Jonathon's son, whom was spared. (Side note if you do not know the incredible story of the first bus kid named Mephibosheth, please make a point of reading II Samuel 9). Anyway, the next point I want you to see drops down to verse 11. King David takes notice of Rizpah, then at the end of verse 13, you see that not only did the king take notice of Rizpah, he met her need by caring for her sons. Praise God!!!!

Why is Rizpah my favorite Bible Character. Because I can relate to this mother's heart. You see I have five children, four sons and a daughter, and like her sons, my children are hanging out on a limb. There is a roaring lion stalking about, there are vultures flying overhead waiting to peck them off. I need, desperately, for THE KING to take notice of me and protect my children. So I want to see what she did to be noticed by the king, so I can follow her example and be noticed by THE KING.

The first thing is her determination to protect her sons regardless of her own comfort. So I have to ask myself: Will I stay on my knees for my children, all day, all night, will I go with out food, will I ignore all physical comforts to stay until THE KING takes notice? For their sakes, I must.

Another thing I notice is how she goes about her task. She is on the defensive,not the offensive. She will defend her children, that is all. I almost see her as a scarecrow. Her presence is constant, but not offensive. It is silent, yet so very loud. That is what I must find out how to do. I can not run around yelling scriptures and chasing people I don't like away, no matter how tempted I am to try. I can not play the role of a hell-fire and brimstone preacher spouting and spitting, that is not my role to fill. But, I can make sure that my presence is faithfully and constantly felt. That no matter what happens, my children know I am here, that I haven't moved from my spot. I may not be able to choose their friends, but I can make sure that they know I am here to help them find the way back to the “Friend who never fails.” when they can't find him. I can not take them over my knee, but I can make my love, my prayers known. Maybe through one letter, one “word fitly spoken” I can make a difference, and keep the beasts away.

The last thing to be noticed about this dear lady is her faithfulness She doesn't quit. Now I have not studied out the exact time span of the Barley season, I vaguely remember hearing it was two or three months, but I just don't know. What I do know is this. It did not matter. Rizpah didn't care how long she had to stay there. She knew what she had to do and she was going to do it until the King took notice.

Rizpah is a mother who truly knew what it meant to have a sacrificial love for her children. I want to be just like her.

Mrs. Jean Covey

PS It's okay, I asked Sarah if I could post this.

16 Traits of A Model Christian From I Thessalonians

2010-02-04T18:46:00.003-05:00

Last night at church, pastor preached about the 16 traits that the Thessalonians, and Paul had. These traits are something that we should all try to attain as Christians. He talked about how these traits are just attained over night, but they are things we should work on throughout time.

1 Thessalonians 2

I. Boldness: vs. 1-3

1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

II. Dependable: vs. 4-5

4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

III. Unselfish: vs. 6

6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

IV. Gentle: vs. 7
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

V. Affectionate: vs. 8
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

VI. Independent: vs. 9
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

VII. Unblameable: vs. 10
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

VIII. Solicitous: vs. 11-12
11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

IX. Thankfulness: vs. 13
13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

X. Patient: vs. 14-18
14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

XI. Hopeful: vs. 19
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

XII. Happy: vs. 20
20 For ye are our glory and joy.

1 Thessalonians 3

XIII. Fellow Worker: vs. 1-2

1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

XIV. Steadfast: vs. 3-11
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

XV. Abounding in Love: vs. 12
12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

XVI. Unblameable: vs. 13
13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

Getting To Know You!!!

2010-02-03T21:31:00.002-05:00

Okay, here's something I got in an email, so I figured I'd make it into a tag.

1.. High heels or boots? mostly heels, I don't really like boots

2. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? I don't really go to movies... long time ago we went to see Chronicles of Narnia

4. What is your name? uhhh Sarah

5. What is your favorite TV show? Certain Episodes of Growing Pains, but I haven't watched it in forever

6. What do you usually have for breakfast? cereal

7. What is your middle name? Ilene

8. What food do you dislike? ummmm, at the moment oatmeal

9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? WCBC Heart Of Compassion

10. What characteristic do you despise? stuck-up-ism

11. Favorite Clothing? dress clothing, or jeans and a t-shirt ( I know, one extreme to another)

12. Anywhere in the world on vacation? Florida!!

13. Are you an organized person? Who me... LOL

14. Where would you retire to? mmmm...don't know

15 What was your most recent memorable birthday? 16th!!!!

16. What are you going to do when you finish this? maybe go to bed

17. What is your Birthstone?

18. Person you expect to publish this first? not sure

19. When is your birthday? Nov. 17

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? night person

21. What is your shoe size? 5.5-8.5 weird uh

22. Do you own any animals? 2 birds and a dog

23. Any news you'd like to share? ohhhh, I knew something really good, but i'm totally blank right now!!!

24. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? photographer, cake decorator, ohh yah I wanted to be a professional

25. What is your favorite flower? ummm I like sunflowers

26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? August

28. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Lime green...DEFINITELY (=D)

29. How is the weather right now? COLD!!! but it's warming up, groundhog said spring was coming soon =/.

30. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My bff Grace C.

31. Favorite drink? Pepsi :`-( or cappuccino

32. Favorite restaurant? MickeyD's

33. Hair color? Medium Brown (like a stick)

34. What was your favorite toy as a child? ummmm, I'm not sure.

35. Summer or winter? summer!!!

36. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate

37. Coffee or tea? coffee

38. Wish you were still young? no way!!

39. Do you want your friends to publish this? ahhhh, what do ya'll think...... duh

40. When was the last time you cried? today

41. What is under your bed? carpet

42 . What did you do last night? went to bed played wii and did stuff on my blog (but not in that order =D)

43. What are you afraid of? meeting new people

44. Salty or sweet? SWEEEEEET

45. Best quality you have? idk...probably quietness at times, and at other times, not so much =D

46. How many years at your current job?ummm 5 i think

47. Favorite day of the week? Sundays

48. What four people will you tag? Rebekah @ Living Joyfully In The Lord, Brittney @ Thanks Be Unto God... 2 Cor. 9:15, Brooke @ A Life For Christ, Rebecca @ A Rather Unusual Maiden For God.

49. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? DUH

OK, now you have to leave comments on the blogs of the people you tagged to let them know about it, and enjoy!!!

pics (WARNING!!!! A bit random)

2010-02-01T20:18:00.003-05:00

Okay, so here are some pictures of my newly remodeled bedroom!!!!

This is the trim in between the two closets, and a view of my dresser.

These are my artificail shutters =D, and some of my pics!!

My dirty mirror

A sideways view of my dresser top, pics, and funny sign.
~Ahhhh, Memories. There are probobly stories for everything in this picture.~

Another sideways view of my dresser, sorry about the lighting, too.

And these are pictures of my new glasses. I found this place online, where I got both RX sunglasses and an extra pair of glasses for under $50!!!!!

These are my celebrity sunglasses!!

These are my super cute glasses, they're pinkish, and yes, that is chinese writing on the side, I wasn't sure if they were flowers, or chinese writing when I ordered them!! Oh, well.

Plainview 2008

2010-01-31T22:24:00.002-05:00

I love the Plainview Videos, they are soooo funny!!! Can ya tell that I love anything WCBC!!

blog button pt. 2

2010-01-29T23:38:00.001-05:00

Okay, I know that you can only see half of the pictures on the sidebar, but I can't figure out how to make them the right size and it's like 11:30, so I'm going to bed, and if ya'll have any ideas on how to fix it let me know!!

Blog Button

2010-01-29T23:04:00.003-05:00

Okay, here are some pictures that I was thinking about using for a blog button. I had been looking at a blog and some someone else's button, and decided I might try something!!! Let me know which one y'all like better.

Fun @ Skiing

2010-01-23T21:39:00.003-05:00

Okay, here are the pictures from skiing, enjoy!!!

I know these aren't the greatest pictures, but I was having fun w/ this new picture software I found =D

WUZ UP =D

2010-01-22T16:04:00.002-05:00

I just thought I'd pop in and do an update w/ what's been happening in Central MI. Yesterday we went skiing at Caberafae (spelling?) Peaks in Cadillac. We were there practically all day, and had tons of fun. There may be pictures later on.
And then there's the reason, this post is so short =D. We got a Wii for a late Christmas present from one of my mom's aunts. SO... we only get so much time on electronics: computer, playstation, wii, whatever, so it's a tuff choice for me :'-( I'll probably be hooked on Wii for a while, and then get back to spending all my time checking on blogs :-)

Anyway, hopefully I'll post again soon.

I Need Help!!!

2010-01-17T22:29:00.003-05:00

Not really, my list is growing, when it's supposed to be shrinking... but I want to explore all options. Anyway, does any one know any good, IFB, KJV, colleges. I've looked through Sword of The Lord, and other things, but if ya'll can think of anything let me know =D!! thanks

My Beautiful New Bed!!

2010-01-10T21:58:00.002-05:00

I've finally finished my new bed, I'm so excited! I'm almost completely done with my room and I'll post pictures of the finished product soon!!!

I luv it, I am so excited!!

God's Perfect Planning

2010-01-08T19:07:00.003-05:00

I was reading, this morning, about when Abraham goes to sacrifice Isaac, and I noticed something very cool =D.
After you read the whole account of Abraham following God's will, (you'll also notice that there isn't a time where Isaac complained, he didn't complain about having to go up into the mountain, and even better, he didn't complain about being the sacrifice) and about God providing a ram for them, you'll read about Abraham hearing of his brother's family, and you'll hear for the first time about Rebekah (Isaac's future wife). It just kind of struck me how after following God's will, God shows His plans for Isaac!!

No Title?!?!?!?!

2010-01-07T18:27:00.002-05:00

Okay, I'm seriously bored. That's the only reason for this post =D, and after this post, if I have time before dinner, I'll do another post w/ some pictures. If I don't have time, I don't know if you'll ever see them :-). Anyway, somebody, do a new post, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~ =D =D =D =D =D =D ~

I've Been Tagged. The Sequel :-)

2010-01-06T16:43:00.004-05:00

Okay, Rebekah tagged me. So here it is!!

Here are the rules:
1, Do quick post about the person that tagged you saying thanks
2, Answer the 10 questions
3, Follow 3 new blogs and list them.
4, Tag 6 people
5, Challenge one person to do something fun or crazy

Okay, Thanks Rebekah, you were my first bloggie buddy, and thankfully, so far I haven't scared ya away!!! =D

Here are the 10 questions:
1: Have you ever been to a rodeo? no

2: Have you ever tried to ride a cow? No, that's silly...

3: Have you ever milked a cow or goat? I probably have milked a cow, but definitely never a goat.

4: Have you ever been to a Demolition Derby? No

5: What is your favorite Country song? I don't think I have one, but my friends say that "He Left It All", on my new CD sound like "Sweet Caroline"

b: Who's the artist? Ed Russ

6: Do you like to hunt? Never done it

7: Have you ever cooked your breakfast over an open fire in your backyard? Nooooo

8: Have you ever thought that the muck was shallow and when you stepped in it, you sank knee deep? knowing me, probably

9: What is the hardest thing you have ever done? I don't know, probably meet somebody, I never thought I'd have to meet.

10: (The question is optional) What's one of your most embarrassing moments? probably going into the men's bathroom when I was little.

okay, and for the three new people I have to follow, I'm just gonna do ones that I already follow, but just started to this week.

Brittany @ Thanks be unto God... 2 Cor. 9:15
Jenna @ Feminine Farmgirl
Jocelyn @ Looking Unto Jesus

And I tag... for starts some girls that haven't posted in forever!!!

Samantha @ Samantha kate
Julie @ Jewels life

And some of my favorite blogs, that haven't already gotten this tag...

Jen @ Learning to Lean
Rebecca @ A Rather Unusual Maiden for God
Renee @ Nay's Thought
Sharon @ My Delightful Diary

And, I'm going to bend the rules a little bit, and challenge everyone that reads my blog. But, it will be pretty easy to do =D!! All ya have to do, is leave a comment telling me what ya'll think of my blog, and if you like it, it's definitely okay to follow me :- p!!!!

Informal Photo Take

2010-01-06T16:21:00.010-05:00

Reminder: This is Sarah and Mrs. Covey's Blog, for now, so don't be suprised when out of the blue you hear from me.

While we were at my parent's cottage over Thanksgiving, we went sightseeing.

Overlooking Lake Michigan

Sarah and her two youngest brothers

Dakota and Hunter

Sarah

She wasn't brave enough to run down the dunes here.

(What??? You wouldn't let me!!!)

Okay, you would run down, but how were you planning on getting back up?

The Men folk

Auntie Jannie, Sarah, and I

Sarah and Janice

The Whole Gang

(minus Luke, who stayed behind to do some hunting with a friend.)

Along Lake Michigan's shoreline in Northern Michigan is my favorite

place on earth.

and Mrs. Covey

Christmas Pictures

2010-01-02T15:35:00.003-05:00

Okay, here are the pictures I promised!! I know there aren't a whole lot, but oh well.

These are Dakota's new shoes, all the boys got new tennis shoes, they are very excited!!!

These are Hunter's new one, and Luke's new ones are yellow and gray colored, I don't have a picture of it.

This is our dog, Thunder, opening his presents =D!!

Here are some of my presents!!!! The one on the side is a new light cover, and then a camera case, and $20, I also got some stuff from my grandparents, which included $60, for rx sunglasses, and I can also get a new pair of glasses w/ it!!

These are probably our most used presents, at least for me- Monopoly Deal, an awsome game!! And Taboo, a fun word game!!
Hope y'all had Happy Holidays, and enjoy the new year!!!

Modesty Pt. 4

2010-01-02T14:25:00.004-05:00

Matthew 11
7 "And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?"
8 "But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses."
9 "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet."
(KJV)

Proverbs 7
10 "And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart."
(KJV)

"Last time, we learned that the way we dress always matters to God. Let's continue today looking at what God has to say about what we wear!
2. The way you dress identifies you character and level of respect. Your heart purity and holiness should define what you wear!

In Matthew, Jesus draws a clear distinction between the clothing of a man of God and the clothing of a "soft man." The soft clothing that Jesus refers to is literally speaking of the type of clothing that clearly is feminine... In Proverbs, the same principle is applied relating to the clothing of "an harlot."

The Bible is clear in these passages that different types of people dress differently. Men of God dress one way, homosexuals dress another, and wicked women dress yet another.

The first principle is this- your dress reveals your life character. How you dress always identifies you as a particular "kind" of person. This has always been the case and always will be. Your clothing makes an outward statement of what kind of person you are on the inside.

The second principle is this- your dress reveals your level of respect for yourself and others in a particular situation.

Our culture believes in dress standards. Weddings and funerals usually cause us to dress more appropriately out of respect for those being honored or remembered. Why should we honor or respect God any less than we would a deceased person or a couple getting married?"

(taken from Glow In The Dark, Glow Publications. From Different by Design by Cary Schmidt)

Okay, this is the end!! If you want to check out my other posts on this series, here are the links:

I'll Take a Shot at It
Modesty pt. 2
Modesty pt. 3

New Years Eve

2009-12-31T11:22:00.003-05:00

Okay, so I know that I promised a lot of things, like Christmas Pictures, my modesty post, and more probably, but..... IT'S BEEN A CRAZY, HECTIC, BUSY, NO BREATHING, BREAK OUT AND CRY, kind of week ;o!!! But eventually, I will get around to them, and I'll fill you in w/ all our latest adventures. Anyway, Happy New Year 2010 (wow, can't believe it, one year until 2011, my grad. year!!!! yahhh)!!!!!!!!

Some song lyrics!!

2009-12-28T21:48:00.003-05:00

Haha, here I am, still thinking Christmas thoughts!! Us kids, got my mom a Christmas CD for her present, and there are two songs on there that I've never heard before but I really like, so I decided to post the lyrics!! Anyways, the first one is more of just a winter one.

"It's A Marshmallow World"

It's a marshmallow world in the winter

When the snow comes to cover the ground

It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day

I wait for it the whole year long.

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly

In the arms of the evergreen tree

And the sun is read like a pumpkin head

It's shining so your nose won't freeze.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows

That's how it goes whenever it snows

The world is your snowball just for a song

Get out a roll it along.

It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts

Take a walk with your favorite girl (guy)

It's a sugar date, what if spring is late

In winter it's a marshmallow world.

"Tender Tennessee Christmas"

Come on weatherman,

Give us a forecast snowy white.

Can't you hear the prayers

Of every childlike heart tonight?

Rockles are calling,

Denver snow is falling,

Somebody said its four feet deep.

But it doesn't matter,

Give me the laughter;

I'm gonna choose to keep

(Chorus)

Another tender Tennessee Christmas,

The only Christmas for me.

Where the love circles around us,

Like the gift around our tree.

Well I know there's more snow,

Up in Colorado,

Then my roof will ever see,

But tender Tennessee Christmas

Is the only Christmas for me.

Every now and then,

I get a wanderin' urge to to see

Maybe California,

Maybe Tinsel Town's for me.

There's a parade there;

We'd have it made there;

Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve.

Sure sounds exciting,

Awfully inviting,

Still I think I'm gonna keep

(Chorus)

Another Tender Tennessee Christmas,

Is the only Christmas for me.

Where the love circles around us,

like the gifts around our tree.

Well they say in L.A.,

It's a warm holiday;

It's the only place to be.

But a tender Tennessee Christmas,

Is the only Christmas for me.

Seriously Upset

2009-12-27T14:17:00.004-05:00

I don't know if I should post when I'm this upset, but oh well.

So, I'm up at my grandparents, and of course, I left my dress skirt for church hanging up at home, so we had to do a last minute rush and run out to get me a new skirt. Easy enough, right? Or, not!!!!! We went to Kohl's and looked around like crazy, finally my mom asks one of the workers if they had any skirts, you should have seen the looks they gave us!!!!! We must be totally daft!!!! Anyway, then we went to T.J. Maxx, and of course the only skirt they had was a ugggglllly snake skin skirt, ewwwww!!! We then went to Meijers and the only skirt like thing they had was a knit dress that was too short!!! I was seriously upset (have I made my point?). So, it's snowing like crazy, the day after Christmas rush was getting into full throttle, and we were all really tired of all this. But, we went to Goodwill and looked around for skirts there, we couldn't find any that I really liked at first, so we went to look at dresses, we went this totally indecent prom dress, that I would have worn a sweater over (okay, any of my friends reading this, you can breathe again:)), but that just wasn't working!!! Finally we got my grandma, going through the skirt aisle, and she found this really cute, blue and black skirt, and a nice beige skirt, I was so happy =D.

But any way, to make a long story short (yeah right, uh?) the whole point is can you believe, all that trouble for just a nice skirt? I mean, come on, you'd think enough girls wear skirts at least once in a while to sell them more frequent!!!

So, now you know my latest sorrow!! I'll post Christmas pictures when we get home, hope y'all had a good Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

2009-12-24T20:56:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas from us to you:) This is a picture of us kids with my Grandma.

This is the snow in Michigan, doesn't it look wonderful :~/

And... Our Christmas tree!!

Merry Christmas!!

My First Blog Award

2009-12-23T16:13:00.008-05:00

Rules:
1. Thank the person who gave the award.
2. Copy the award.
3. Post it on your blog.
4. Tell seven things about yourself that your readers don't know.
5. Link seven new bloggers as recipients.
6. Notify the winners with comments on their blogs.
7. Keep being awesome!

Thank ya Brooke!!

Okay, seven things you might not know about me:

1. I'm 16 years old

2. I'm a junior in High School (yuck!!)

3. I love to play the piano

4. I'm desperately awaiting the Baby Grand we'll be getting @ church in February!!

5. I'm rushing to finish this cause we have to leave early to drop off Christmas presents before church.

6. I love blogging (you probably could have figured that out by now)

7. this is pretty random, but.... I got my ears pierced for my birthday, and I finally get to take them out on Tuesday. Random, uh?

I award:

Rebekah @ Living Joyfully in the Lord

Jennifer @ God's Been Good

Sharon @ My Delightful Diary

Rebecca @ A Rather Unusual Maiden For God

Renee @ Nay's Thoughts

Brooke @ Singing Praise To God (heehee, does this count? It's not the same blog)

Courtney @ Contemplations of Courtney

Thanks again Brooke

Song for the Week

2009-12-22T20:55:00.003-05:00

Here's my song for last week and for this week, since it will be Christmas Eve on the day I usually post the songs!! And I'll finish up my series on Modesty next week. Hope y'all have a very Merry Christmas!!

Email Fun

2009-12-22T16:29:00.004-05:00

I Got this in an email it is very wierd, but you have to do it slowly!!!!

This is so accurate it is scary! Takes only a moment.

Who's your role model?

FIND OUT WHO TRULY IS YOUR ROLE MODEL. DON'T SCROLL DOWN YET, DO THE
SIMPLE MATH BELOW, THEN SCROLL DOWN TO FIND YOUR HERO.

It's CRAZY how accurate this is!
No peeking!
1) Pick a number between 1-9
2) Multiply by 3 then
3) Add 3
4) Then again Multiply by 3 (I'll wait while you get the calculator....)
5) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number.....
6) Add the digits together

Now Scroll Down
...............

With that number, see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below:
1. Einstein
2. Oprah Winfrey
3. Snoopy
4. Bill Clinton
5. Bill Gates
6. Gandhi
7. Ronald Reagan
8. Babe Ruth
9. Sarah Covey ;)
10.John Glenn

I know, I know....Oh dear it's hard to be humble. . . . .. One day, you too can be sharp.
P.S. Stop picking different numbers!! I AM YOUR IDOL, JUST DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!

LOL, this is great!!

Military

2009-12-19T15:09:00.010-05:00

Hey, I recently did a poll on everybody's favorite military branch, soooo I decided I'd do a post on the two winners: National Guard (woohoo!!!) and Air Force.

National Guard:

motto: "Always ready, always there."
Now I didn't know this, or at least not off my head, but there is a branch in both the Army and the Air Force.

Air Force:

motto: "Above All."

As y'all probably know Air Force is a branch unto itself.

Okay, I have more information, but I'll have to do some more homework (ughhh) before I can do anything else.

Millions show up to protest Global Warming!!

2009-12-19T15:05:00.005-05:00

heehee!! This is so cute!!! Have a good weekend! (do ya think I use enough exclamation points in my posts?!?!?!?!!)

A tag and pictures, finally!!

2009-12-18T18:43:00.004-05:00

I saw this tag on Brooke's Blog and she tagged all her followers so I figured I'd take a shot at it!!

List seven songs that you are into right now.
1. I Still Believe- The Stephen Ray Nichols Family
2. He Chose Me- West Coast Baptist College
3. Leave Your Heavy Burden at the Cross- West Coast Baptist College
4. Joshua- The Brothers
5. God's Been Good- hmmm Joanna, Bethany, and Esther Green, and the Epleys
6. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms- Jonathon and Tiffany Epley
7. Let's Build The Wall- The Stephen Ray Nichols Family

What kind of a car do you want when you're older? ohhh!!! A Ford Mustang, any year except '69 and convertible

Where do you want to live when you're older? Wherever God wants me

Do you want to go to collage? definitely

How many siblings do you have? Four bro's

How many children do you want to have when you're married? a whole lot, I love kids!!

Boys or girls? BOTH!!!!

City girl or country girl? definitely city girl, I love being in the country, but I don't think I could live there.

Gourmet meals or steak with salad? DEF steak w/ salad!!

Flying or driving? ummm?!?! well if I'm doing the driving/flying: driving, I don't think I'd like flying very much. But if someone else is doing it, I'd fly

Bike riding or swimming? Swimming :D

Sports or no sports? well, let me think........ sports!!!

Books or movies? probably books

School or chores? school if it's on the computer.

Inside or outside? Depends.

Wednesday or Sunday? Sunday

Friends or Family? Both... even better!

Fried or scrambled eggs? Fried

Pancakes or cereal? depends

Big meal or something small? depends

Movie or TV show? ummm not quite sure

Thing to do outside? ski, if winter, volleyball if summer

Favorite meal? fried chicken

Place to read a good book? my bed!!

What is your favorite vegetable? carrots

Where do you want to live when you graduate? same as the other question.

What time or day do you like the best? bedtime

What is your favorite flower? Rose (I think that that's every body's answer)

What is your favorite weapon? ummm? wasp spray :P

Do you like sports? If so which is your favorite? oh yeah, volleyball

Do you like writing? ummm, not by hand, I don't mind typing

What is your favorite month? August- that's the month we go to camp :).

Do you not like adventure? Depends, but mostly yes!

Do you collect anything? What do you collect? not really

Do you live near your grandparents? well, one lives about 4 hours away, and the others live either 2 hours up north or 4 hours south

Are you bored of this? almost

Okay, that's all!! Here are some pictures!!!

Here is a picture of my new bed, I'm in the middle of redoing my bedroom, this is the color scheme, I love it!!! But... I've gotten different feedback from it :~/

Here's a dorky picture of Luke and I!

Tuesday night we went caroling at the nursing home, this is Luke and Christian, our pastor's son, just hanging around.

This is my li'l bro Hunter being adorable, I love taking pictures w/ sepia.

He looks like he's sleeping!! He reached out for something just as I took the picture :O!!

The awsomest video ever, you've got to see this!!!!! :O

2009-12-15T21:40:00.003-05:00

I saw this video a couple years ago at the youth camp we go to, it is the best.
And the greatest part about it is through part of the video I couldn't even hear the words because everybody was shoutin' like all good baptists do :)

Amen, and amen!!

Modesty pt. 3

2009-12-15T17:04:00.004-05:00

Matthew 6
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
(KJV)

"The great news is, you don't have to be a super-geek in your dress just because your a Christian. It's not like God is asking you to wear a white robe (at least not yet) all the time! Should you dress different than the world dictates? Yes. Should your principles be determined by God and not by your favorite clothing store at the mall? Yes. Do you have to be a total, out-of-style loser? No.

The general attitude of most people is that we belong to ourselves- it's our body; we can do or wear what we want! But this is not the teaching of God's Word for His children.

It might just surprise you what God has to say about what you wear! Are you ready to hear from God and obey Him? I hope so.

1. The way you dress always matters to God.

Matthew 6:30 teaches us that it is God Who desires to "clothe us." In other words, God desires to provide the clothing I wear just as He provides everything else in my life.

We already know that God desires for our lifestyles to reflect our salvation, but the clothing we wear is a huge part of that lifestyle. What we wear should reflect the fact that Christ lives in us.

Simply put, I should be willing to identify my life as a Christian through my appearance. What I wear matters to God because it either reflects Him or it doesn't. Are you willing to honor God by choosing clothing that pleases Him?

(taken from Glow In The Dark, Glow Publications. From Different by Design by Cary Schmidt)

It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

2009-12-10T23:16:00.006-05:00

Hey, here's my song for the week and some bizarre pictures!!

I have a tendency to really dislike winter, especially just at the beginning of the season. If you've ever been to Michigan in winter you'd understand why. These are some pictures that were sent to me; they totally give you a picture of what Michigan looks like in December!

We don't get so much ice usually, but this year we are getting a lot of it, the slushy frozen over kind.

Hopefully soon I'll get a new camera and then you can see what winters are really like in MI

Here's my song for the week, I watched some of this movie w/ my aunt over Thanksgiving Weekend, and I really like this scene, and the arrangement of the song!! enjoy!!

Modesty Pt. 2

2009-12-08T17:51:00.004-05:00

Here's the second part to the post I did on modesty last week.

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in times past were not a people, but are now the people of God; which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your converstaion honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evil does, that they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation."

I Peter 2:9-12 KJB

"Do you really want your dress choices in life to be determined by media fads and pop-stars who can't even stay out of rehab long enough to finish a concert tour? Is this really the crowd you want to model your life and future choices after? Obviously not.

So, once again, you have the world's system and God's teaching. Behind the world's system is a bunch of lies, deception, and a lifestyle that will lead you seriously downhill. Behiind God's teaching, you have a loveing Heavenly Father Who longs to bless your life and future and Who longs to fulfill your heart's biggest desires.

Yes, God cares about our dress choices, and He gives us a Bible full of guiding principles upon which to base these choices. This is big stuff, and should challenge you to really think. What you wear is much more than a matter of rules or simple decisions. This isn't about just 'doing what you're told'.

No, we're going to dig a lot deeper than that. We're going to actually discover the serious heart of God on this matter. We're going to uncover the principles that form our beliefs and then our choices. It's one thing to say, 'Dress Modestly!' It's another thing entirely to consider the wealth of information God gives us behinf that one statement. These are some really great reasons why you should choose to dress God's way, and we're about the find out what they are!

Stop finding your identity in what you wear. That's what everybody else does. You are more than what you wear. In fact, what you wear is actually a reflection of who you really are. We'll see more of that next week"

(taken from Glow In The Dark, Glow Publications. From Different by Design by Cary Schmidt)

Support Our Troops!!

2009-12-06T13:37:00.005-05:00

Hey, I just thought I'd let y'all know about this. "Xerox is doing something quite nice for our troops!" If you go to this website you can choose a card and then Xerox will print it out and send it to someone that's currently serving in Iraq. I hope that you all will be able to send one to our troops, and spread the word to others!!

I know I posted this song before but I like it and it fits this post so... :)

Song for the week

2009-12-03T18:40:00.003-05:00

Here's my song for the week, I had a lot of trouble thinking of one that I wanted to do, and I found this one just searching through Youtube, so I thought I'd do it. I really like this one!!

I'll Take a Shot at It

2009-12-02T16:24:00.004-05:00

Hey, I've been thinking about doing a series of post on modesty, and in my devotional for this month there is a four part series, so I thought I'd use them.

"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works." I Tim. 2:9-10 KJV

"The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment" Luke 12:23 KJV

"Does God care about what you wear? I mean, really-isn't He too busy running the universe? Does how you dress really matter to Him? It does. He tells us this in His Word.

You will either be the victim of your culture or the champion of what is right in this matter. Hmmm... victim or champion?

What is culture teaching this generation about dress? Well, let's think about it for a moment. Culture seems to say the following:

It has to be a popular brand name.
It should be advertised by some pop-culture brand, team, or icon.
If it's on a girl, it should be tight, low-cut, or revealing.
If it's on a guy, it should be baggy and sloppy looking.
If it's denim, it should be rough, worn, and with holes.
If it's dressy, it should be skimpy or see-through.
If it's tucked in, it's "out."
If it's for a man, it could look feminine.
If it's for a woman, it should get attention
The sloppier looking, the cooler it is.

In short, if it's immodest, sloppy, trendy, faddish, or rebellious looking- it's in! And if you wear these things- you're in! What's that about? Come on! Please tell me you're slightly smarter than your culture thinks!

Okay- do you really want to be and automaton- mindlessly moved about by the dictator of pop-culture? Do you want pop-culture to drag you around with a ring in your nose telling you how to live and what to wear?"

(taken from Glow In The Dark, Glow Publications. From Different by Design by Cary Schmidt)

Hope y'all liked this and next week I'll do the next part!!

Random Thoughts!!

2009-12-01T21:57:00.004-05:00

I got these in an email, and I personally believed that they were pretty funny, so I thought I'd share them with you!!

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing is worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my
neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11.. You never know when it will strike, but, there comes a moment at work when you know
that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart
my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to
my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14.. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this--ever.

15.. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Snap!), but when I immediately
call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer?
Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance
the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day,
"Dad, what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How in the world do I respond to that?

19. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

Please Pray!!!

2009-12-01T19:21:00.003-05:00

Could y'all be praying for my Grandma? Tomorrow she has her second round of Chemo, and she's starting to lose weight and experience other side effects from her first round. After tomorrow her next round is sometime before Christmas, like that week. So, we'd appreciate it if you could pray for her, for both her chemo, and her and my Grandpa aren't saved. Thanks!!

Christmas Decorating

2009-11-30T18:50:00.005-05:00

Tomorrow we're going to start decorating for Christmas!!! My brothers are so excited, they've been bugging my mom for like a couple of weeks, so they're really excited.
I'm trying this signature thing for the first time, so hopefully it works out. I've been trying to figure it out, but I had no clue what I was doing, so thank you Sharon for your help!
We went up to my Grandparents for Thanksgiving and well we were there we had a sort of informal photo shoot, so as soon as I get the pictures I'll post them.

Thanksgiving Weekend

2009-11-28T10:57:00.004-05:00

I ate to much turkey,

I ate to much corn,

I ate to much pudding and pie,

I'm stuffed up with muffins

and much to much stuffin',

I'm probably going to die.

I piled up my plate

and I ate and I ate,

but I wish I had known when to stop,

for I'm so crammed with yams,

sauces, gravies, and jams

that my buttons are starting to pop.

I'm full of tomatoes

and french fried potatoes,

my stomach is swollen and sore,

but there's still some dessert,

so I guess it won't hurt

if I eat just a little bit more.

Hope You Had a Great Thanksgiving!!!

Here's the songs

2009-11-24T18:43:00.004-05:00

Here's my song for this week, and for last week I'm gonna put just a video about "Why women shouldn't drive," even though I don't believe it :) You may want to mute the second video, just a warning!!

Also, I need more ideas for songs, let me know what conservative christian songs, you like.

Oh NO!!!!

2009-11-20T10:24:00.003-05:00

Ok, I know I said that I'd post pictures from the Missions Conference, sorry!!! Our computer has broken down and it's in for repairs, not only that but my camera broke!!! So I'll work on getting those pictures to you as soon as possible.

Sarah

More Pictures!!!

2009-11-17T22:44:00.005-05:00

Here are the rest of the pictures from our Harvest Fest!!

This is my pastor's son, Christian doing ? who knows what!!

It kinda looks like he's about to push a bus kid off the wagon, oh no. And to think he's the Pastor's son. (sorry, inside joke :D)

This is Josh, Pastor's other son. Sorry the pictures so bad.

Doesn't he look oh so cool :P

Tomorrow I'll post some pictures from our Missions Conference... hopefully.

Mission's Conference Outcome

2009-11-14T13:32:00.003-05:00

Hey y'all

Just letting y'all know how our Mission's Conference went. Monday Night we had 70-100 people!! It was great! Our "mother church" had two groups sing, and that was awesome. Tuesday and Wednesday night was good to, but there was only our church, with a couple extra people. Wednesday afternoon my pastor took Bro. Davidson to look at the church grounds, because it was always dark any other time. Bro. Davidson told Pastor that a millionaire had given Bro. Davidson some money to help out small churches in the area, and that he could give us money to buy the property were on if we really want it, the amount will be enough for a down payment. He also said that he was going to raise money to get us a baby grand piano (yahh!!!), my pastor and his family will go down to their "Home Missions Conference" in January and they'll raise money from the floor to get us this baby grand. My friend and I who rotates with me playing the piano at our church, are so excited. BUT... that's not all!!! Our pastor and his family don't live in the parsonage at our church, so Bro. Davidson said that next summer after graduation if we have the parsonage "livable" he could send us a graduate from his college to come head up the music program so Pastor doesn't have to. We wouldn't have to pay him, all we'd have to do is give him a place to live. This is all stuff we've been praying for (maybe not the baby grand) and it was a big blessing that he was able to do this for us!!

Veteran's Day

2009-11-11T22:41:00.003-05:00

Here's a post honoring our veterans, my dad, and grandpa, and all the others that have served for our freedom. Here's a story my grandma emailed me and then my song for the week!!

This is a little long but a good story.

Back in September, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.

When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks. 'Ms.. Cothren, where're our desks?'

She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.'

They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.'

'No,' she said..

'Maybe it's our behavior.'

She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'

And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom.

By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms.Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the deskless classroom, Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.'

At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) War Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall... By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned..

Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.'

Here are those pictures

2009-11-09T23:31:00.006-05:00

Here are those pictures from our Fall Harvest Fest. There may be more later on, but I'm not sure yet.This is Luke and a boy from our Church: Mike

I know this picture isn't the greatest, but it's so cute, this is my pastor's grandaughter Bailey, we all love her!!

This is like my best friend, Grace

This is me and Grace's sister, Rachel. When you get us 3 together, you always have trouble ;)

Here's Grace again

And Rachel, don't ya just see the mischievousness

I've got to wait and see if I can post some more pictures, I'll post them as soon as I can!!

Happy Birthday!!!

2009-11-08T23:08:00.005-05:00

Tomorrow is my brother, Luke's 15th birthday!! I just wanted to say: Happy B-Day!!!

Happy birthday, li'l bro :)

Mission's Conference

2009-11-08T14:09:00.004-05:00

I know I already mentioned this, but today we started Mission's Conference at our church. Tomorrow night through Wednesday night, we're having Bro. Sam Davison from Southwest Baptist Church come as our guest preacher. We are all really excited and looking forward to a big turn out tomorrow. Please be praying that all goes well!!

Fall Harvest Fest

2009-11-06T21:57:00.001-05:00

Tonight we had our Fall Harvest Fest with our church, it was tons of fun, we had hay rides and scavanger hunts, it was great. I'll post some pictures hopefull at least by Monday.

Good Eats, and a song

2009-11-05T17:16:00.005-05:00

Hey ya'll!!

This is Sarah again,

just keeping ya updated. On Tuesday we had to go to Kalamazoo, because my grandma had a doctor's appointment, she's recently been diagnosed with Cancer, and so we went there to find out exactly what kind of cancer she has. But after the doctor's appointment, we went out to eat at my brother's favorite restaurant, Lunker's, because his 15th birthday will be Monday.

This is the restaurant's sign. Lunker's is like a small pro bass or cabela's with a restaraunt in it.

Here we are stuffing our faces, haha

My grandpa ordered some sort off fish dinner so it came on a fish plate, and everyone wanted me to take a picture of it

Now this restaurant is famous for it's "big" dinners, this is the Super Lunker Burger, 1 pound of burger, big dinner, huh.

This is my grandma eating the Super Lunker Burger

This is Luke enjoying his dinner.

Okay, here's another one of my favorite songs, I like this one version, because it was done nicely, and because I know the two girls in the middle:). enjoy!!

Oh My Word....

2009-11-01T13:31:00.002-05:00

"Exo 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

As Christians, we know that we should not take the name of the Lord in vain. Often, we even recoil when we hear someone use that all too familiar two word phrase with the name of God, but sadly, there are many Christians who do still often use the name of God in vain! As you surf the net, you have, without doubt, seen the acronym 'OMG' which is short for 'Oh My God'. Many people recognize this as taking the name of the Lord in vain and do not do it. But if you do not use that phrase, or other phrases which still take the name of God in vain, are you guilty?
When we look at the God-head, or the Trinity, we see three distinct parts of God: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each part of the Trinity is equally and fully God. Also, each part of the Trinity has many different names representing the character of God. For example, we often call the Holy Spirit the Comforter. God the Father is known as Jehovah, I Am, etc. Jesus is also known by many names such as the Messiah, The Son, and the Word.
Yes, you read it right, one of the names of Jesus is "The Word".
John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) The same was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (4) In him was life; and the life was the light of men."
Who was in the beginning with God?
In whom was life?

We all know one of the names of Jesus is 'The Word', so using a phrase such as 'Oh my Word' is no different than saying 'Oh my God'

Are you guilty?"

I Found This At Teens-4-Christ.org. It's very interesting, I've never thought about it like that. Alot of my "good Christian" Friends will use that term. It's different to think about it like that.

Don't Forget!!

2009-10-31T18:43:00.003-04:00

Hey you guys, don't forget to set you clocks back one hour. Although for those people who can't make it for Sunday School at your church, it wouldn't hurt to be one hour early!!

Psalm 38

2009-10-31T18:27:00.004-04:00

"O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.
My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.
Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation."

David faced Goliath with a boldness that all Christians desire. He had no doubts, no fears, total confidence in his God. Yet the same David penned this Psalm. In this Psalm he no longer stands as a brave warrior ready to do battle knowing God is at his side. Now he feels alone, scare and can only say "Lord, I hope your listening." God listens. We won't always stand ready to face our giants with the same boldness as David had. Yet, when we call out to God, he is there. He promises to "never leave us or forsake us" When we don't feel his presence, we can still have faith, He hears. He cares.

Our first poll

2009-10-30T22:28:00.002-04:00

Okay I added a poll to our sidebar, so be sure to check in and give us your opinion!!

Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!!

2009-10-30T18:46:00.003-04:00

Wow!! It seems that it has been raining for forever!! We are supposed to get like 2 inches, wonderful. Our yard is already flooded. I'll see if I can get good pictures to post tomorrow.

We're still alive!!!!

2009-10-29T17:40:00.005-04:00

Hey, ya'll!!! (don't I sound southern)

This is Sarah, daughter of famous blogger: Jean Covey!! heehee:)

Just wanted to let ya know that we are still here.

Next month we're having Missions Conference at our church, so we're all really excited about that. We're having Bro. Sam Davidson from Heartland Baptist Bible College and Southwest Baptist Church come as our guest speaker. We're definetaly expecting a big turn out, so be praying that everything will go well.

I wanted to start posting about some of the different songs I like, you'll soon find out that I'm crazy about any sort of Godly christian music, sometimes I'll put videos on too. Here's a song titled "God's Been Good"- be sure to turn off the music at the bottom and enjoy!!

This is a song that I heard at my youth camp. I can't tell you the words yet but I absolutely love it. I'm driving my family crazy by just singing the first two lines of the chorus.

We're Back!!!

2009-10-06T16:32:00.007-04:00

Hey, sorry about cutting off WIFD I'll finish it up soon!!

Last weekend we went up to my parents, it was an eventful week!!

This is a picture of a "bird house"
at a Nature Center we went to.

These are my sons, Luke and Hunter, looking at Rapunzel's castle.

At the Nature Center there was a train track and "fairy tale" area.

Luke wasn't quite sure if this frog was real or not!?!?

We also went to a Chocolate factory/museum. We went on a tour on got to see how they make chocolate, and of course we got to taste test it.

The only thing better than chocolate is caramel!!

These are some of the chocolates that they make for other companies, and some of the different molds that they use.

Wow, lots of chocolate:)

This was in the museum, they had a lot of the old candy packaging.

This is my other son, Dakota, dipping his chocolate spoon.

This was a 55 pound chocolate Santa Clause. Luke wanted to get it, but they said it sold for $400, so his bubble got burst:(

Of course they had the picture of Lucy and Ethel making chocolates!!

We also went to see a display show of animal statues that were in the area. Everybody had to get their picture taken with one of them, so here comes Day Six in WIFD.

Sarah's wearing an orange sweater she got from a friend, and a black skirt, plus the jacket that she got at a garage sale.

I'm wearing a green plaid skirt and a green shirt, plus a white sweater, all from a retail store.

This is Dakota's favorite animal statue.

And Hunter's...

And here they are again, sitting on a dolphin eating apples.;)

Soon I'll put in the final day for WIFD. (hopefully)

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 5

2009-09-27T22:14:00.003-04:00

WIFD Day 5
Me: Jumper-Retail Store
Shirt-Max 10

Sarah: Shirt and Skirt-Retail Store

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..."
Heb. 10:25

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 4

2009-09-27T22:05:00.003-04:00

WIFD Day 4-Red Shirt Friday, Support Our Troops!!

Sarah: Shirt-Retail Store

Skirt-Retail Store

Me: Shirt-Army National Guard

Skirt-Retail Store

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

-From redshirtfridays.org

-Author Unknown

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 3

2009-09-24T21:37:00.003-04:00

WIFD Day 3

Me:Shirt-ARMY National Guard

Skirt-Retail Store:)

Sarah:Shirt-WalMart

Skirt-Goodwill

Don't you love second-hand and thrift stores, they're the best place to find modest clothing!!

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 2

2009-09-23T21:49:00.003-04:00

WIFD Day 2

Sarah: Shirt-Retail Store

Skirt-(same as all the others)Retail store:)

Shoes-Dollar Store

Me: Shirt- Retail Store

Skirt-Retail Store(don't ya just love 'em:))

For everyone who doesn't know what feminine dress is all about, you should read

"What in the World Should I Wear" by Cathy Corle. It really helped us out.

Also, sorry about the pictures!! We're not the greatest photographers, but it will work!!

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 1

2009-09-22T19:27:00.004-04:00

WIFD Day 1:

Me-Jean Dress: Retail Store

Sarah-Shirt: from a friend

Skirt: Retail Store

"Deut. 22:5 A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that doeth so are an abomination to the Lord thy God."

Growing Old In His Glory

2009-07-14T20:14:00.001-04:00

"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom"
Psalms 90:12

This past week I celebrated my fortieth birthday with my close friends and family at a surprise party that was planned for me. I was often asked how I felt about being forty. The truth is I am not sure.

I can look back at forty years and say my teen years were wild and I was often in trouble. I married young. I had one miscarriage, one induced labor, and four C-sections. We had little or no money. My life was busy changing diapers, wiping noses, and nursing babies. I tried to help earn money by having a daycare at home so I could be here with my children. The ministry my husband and I dreamed of never happened. My husband had some problems and after twenty years of marriage, he moved out. Wow I feel old. I feel like my life has been wasted. I wonder what I have accomplished after forty years.

I can also look back at forty years and remember a different life. I remember being raised by wonderful parents who loved me very much. I remember God drawing me to Himself and accepting Jesus as my Saviour when I was eighteen years old. I remember meeting and marrying a wonderful man who loved me. I remember the birth of each of our children. Loving them, praying for them, teaching them. I remember watching each of them bowing their heads and asking Jesus to save them. I remember God allowing me to stay at home and care for my children. I remember the children in my Sunday school classes. The Bus Children I would help pick up for church. I remember the faces of those I had the privilege to lead to the Lord. I remember dear friends. Wow I feel blessed. I feel rich. I feel like God has used me over the years. I am looking forward to being used by God in the years to come.

So what does it feel like to be forty. I feel sad when I think of the years I wasted living for self. I rejoice in the years spent living for Him. I feel sorry for the opportunities I missed to be a blessing in the past. I look forward to the opportunities I will have to share the gospel with others. I regret the mistakes I have made. I rejoice that they are all covered by the Blood. I ache for the things I have lost. I praise God I will never lose that which He holds in His hand. I long for the days that have past. I look forward to what is yet to come.

So I feel good to be forty. I feel blessed, loved and cared for. I know God is making me into who He wants me to be. I know I never am alone. I know one day, I will reap, if I faint not.

How I came to know His Glory

2009-06-04T22:37:00.004-04:00

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path
Psalms 119:105

I have never done anything like this before. I feel very unsure of what I am doing, and yet, I believe I can honor God and be a blessing to others this way. So, here I go.

In March, 1988, I came to know Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. I asked Him to forgive me of all my sins, and to come into my heart and life to live and reign. That day changed my life, I have never regretted that decision. I will never be worthy of being a "Child of the King", I will always do my best to wear that title with honor.

As a Christian, my prayer is that all who see me will always see Jesus living through me. I also pray that God will use me to reach many for Christ.

As a woman, my prayer is that I will glorify God in the unique and wonderful role He has given me.

As a mother, my prayer is that my legacy to my family will be a deep love for Jesus.

I do not pretend to be a Bible scholar. I will never debate with anyone God’s glorious truths. All that I write here is based on what I have learned by sitting under sound Biblical preaching in a fundamental Baptist Church and through my own personal devotion times. I simply am in love with The Word. All verses that I quote will come from the Authorized or King James Bible. I do not choose this as the best version of the Bible. I choose this as the inspired and preserved Word of God.

I believe the traditional world view of dating does not honor God. I do not believe God needs the help of a "dating system" to bring together two people, a man and a woman only, together if it is His will for them to marry and if they are living for God.

My goal in writing is to share the Gospel with any who will hear, to encourage and exhort Christian woman, and to lift up my Lord.

Always in His Glory
Jc

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Even in the Valley, God is Good

Even in the Valley, God is Good

A Good Word Stays Around

Formula for Living in His Glory

My Last Post =`-(

"Charlie bit My Finger."

Rizpah

16 Traits of A Model Christian From I Thessalonians

Getting To Know You!!!

pics (*WARNING*!!!! A bit random)

Plainview 2008

blog button pt. 2

Blog Button

Fun @ Skiing

WUZ UP =D

I Need Help!!!

My Beautiful New Bed!!

God's Perfect Planning

No Title?!?!?!?!

I've Been Tagged. The Sequel :-)

Informal Photo Take

Christmas Pictures

Modesty Pt. 4

New Years Eve

Some song lyrics!!

Seriously Upset

Merry Christmas!!!!!!

My First Blog Award

Song for the Week

Email Fun

Military

Millions show up to protest Global Warming!!

A tag and pictures, finally!!

The awsomest video ever, you've got to see this!!!!! :O

Modesty pt. 3

It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

Modesty Pt. 2

Support Our Troops!!

Song for the week

I'll Take a Shot at It

Random Thoughts!!

Please Pray!!!

Christmas Decorating

Thanksgiving Weekend

Here's the songs

Oh NO!!!!

More Pictures!!!

Mission's Conference Outcome

Veteran's Day

Here are those pictures

Happy Birthday!!!

Mission's Conference

Fall Harvest Fest

Good Eats, and a song

Oh My Word....

Don't Forget!!

Psalm 38

Our first poll

Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!!

We're still alive!!!!

We're Back!!!

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 5

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 4

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 3

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 2

Week In Feminine Dress: Day 1

Growing Old In His Glory

How I came to know His Glory

pics (WARNING!!!! A bit random)