Recently I remembered our Pastor in Oregon, during one of his sermons, say that disappointment is an appointment that does not occur. It expecting something to happen that does not happen or if it does not at the time we anticipated it would a occur. I have often thought of that whenever I have experienced disappointment or when I think I have disappointed God. I sometimes wonder if God is disappointed when I say I will pray every day and I don't, or read His word and don't, or when I know I should do the right thing and don't. Why is that? Why would I disappoint the only One in the universe who would never disappoint me? Am I taking advantage of God's graciousness to me? Am I lazy? Can God be disappointed if He already knows all the choices I will make in my life? Then, I wonder if (and of course the answer is yes) the Holy Spirit is really the one prompting me to "get crackin'?" Now more than ever I believe it's simply my own disappointment in me when I put myself and my needs before God's desires for me. He loves me and wants to spend time with me, but only if I want to...He is so gracious He never demands it, He simply waits for me to come to Him. I love Him and I praise Him for everything He blesses me with, yet I will sometimes delay my time with Him when I know I should really be skipping madly, running joyously into His arms everyday! In the last year since starting our Beth Moore bible studies the most important thing I have learned thus far is this: The more time I spend with Him and the more time I spend learning His Word, the more I do not want to disappoint Him or myself and I realize just how much He loves me and the more my love of God grows! Recently I have realized that I am skipping madly, running joyously to spend time with only Him. Oh how I love you God! Thank you!
As always you thoughts are always appreciated.
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecc. 4:12
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Book of Daniel - Bible Study
Well my three girl friends and I are off on our newest bible study, which is on the Book of Daniel. Of course, once again it is led by Beth Moore and subtitled Lives of Integrity. Though we have only completed week two right now, it's already had a significant impact on me. The pull of the world is sometimes so subtle or has occurred for so long it is hardly noticeable anymore. Beth suggests paying attention to some of the world's messages that are so familiar we hardly recognize the distractions for what they really are any more. One such message that all of us have heard often enough is, "You deserve a break today" and still another is "because I'm worth it". Truth be told, we already get a lot of breaks each day we live in this free country, and not one of us is really worth it to the world, but indeed we are worth to our LORD. He died on that cross for us...because He thought we were worth it. Now that's Love! Thank you Jesus.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Two Younger Women Generations

Hi All! Well, it's 2008 and my daughter Rachel's blog recently posted pictures of the baby shower hosted for her and granddaughter Charis. Debi, decided to drive 700 miles with her little one, Miles to enj0y a week with her sister and family and introduce herself to her first niece. Above picture is something that just shocks me when I see my children as adults! Oh how I wish everyone could enjoy the benefits of seeing our children mature and have their own families. There is nothing quite like it. Hope you all have a terrific week. Happy President's Day. Pop Quiz: Which presidents are recognized on President's Day?
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
A Mother's Point of View
Dear friends, my daughter's blog has a link that will take you to a love letter written from a mom to a daughter who is about to be married this coming Saturday, February 16th. The author, Beth Moore, also writes, creates, and leads wonderful bible studies that several girl friends and I have and are enjoying. Even my own daughters and friends elsewhere have been doing Beth Moore bible studies. In any event, the letter from Beth to her daughter, Melissa, is one that any mother who has seen her daughter off in marriage would write. We remember certain childhood events, hope for the best, wish them well, love the man they have chosen, and hold our breath not wanting the last few days of our family to end or change, but knowing inevitably it will and should, and must. It will end, but also bring wonderful new chapters of family that we couldn't imagine while we were raising these munchkins suddenly turned adults. They bring young men into our lives who give us hope and confidence that all will be well not only for our daughters, but the world at large. The changes also will bring beautiful, sweet grandbabies that remind us how precious every good and perfect gift from heaven is...I praise the LORD for sweet, sweet memories of my little girls now women and their own wedding days though at the time tears flowed freely. So to this amazing mom who is sending her daughter down the aisle, I share your emotional point of view and rejoice with you at the life you now give to another and the world at large to share. Many blessings to Melissa and Colin.
Here's a beautiful invitation to all of us. http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2008/01/requesting-honour.html
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Charis Marie is 1 Month Old

My precious grand daughter is celebrating her first month of life today! What a beautiful little girl even if I do say so myself. She looks so fresh, and in wonder of this new world she finds herself in. Oh, I pray she has a wonderful life filled with happiness, blessings, and a heart that follows Jesus. And may the Lord, keep her safe and hold her lovingly in His arms. Love, Her Nonnie
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Every Mom's Daily Litany of Phrases
Okay, when a friend of mine sent me this website I must have watched it 10 times and laughed hard every single time. It is cute, funny, and so very, very true. Hope you get a kick out if too. Love, Nancy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
What To Say?
For sometime now, and actually, at various points in my adult life, I have felt God directing me to write. Often, I have been told, "You should write a book," or "You have such a way with words you should write." I have even heard, "You have a gift for words." In addition, my very first college class, English Composition, I was 28 years old and the teacher said, "You should be a writer." Now, at the ripe age of 53 the pull is still there to write and when I ask God, "What is it you want me to do?" The only word that comes to mind is "write".
Of course, I have discussed this on more than one occasion with my spouse, children, and close friends and I love the encouragement and support, but the problem is...what do I write about and who would care what I have to say? I also wonder that if I did write, I would have to write what I know, which is my life and then the question pops up, "isn't that a bit egotistical?" So I am asking you out there who know me...what do you think? You, who have seen me write...what would you like me to write about? Give me a topic and let's see what pops out of my "magical finger tips".
I look forward to what you have to say, so don't hold back, but when you comment leave your initials or blog address so I will know who is commenting.
Of course, I have discussed this on more than one occasion with my spouse, children, and close friends and I love the encouragement and support, but the problem is...what do I write about and who would care what I have to say? I also wonder that if I did write, I would have to write what I know, which is my life and then the question pops up, "isn't that a bit egotistical?" So I am asking you out there who know me...what do you think? You, who have seen me write...what would you like me to write about? Give me a topic and let's see what pops out of my "magical finger tips".
I look forward to what you have to say, so don't hold back, but when you comment leave your initials or blog address so I will know who is commenting.
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