Wednesday, October 31, 2012
My Lilly Bo Peep and Owenbumblebee
We went to the Weird Wild and Whacky show at church. It was really good this year. I especially loved the rendition of God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man! We had a wonderful evening of prayer with the kids! Oh and some candy!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Everyday
Every morning before my kids and I leave our home we pray. We pray continuously for safety of their hearts. We pray that they are not exposed to unbiblical thinking. We pray for the kids, teachers and staff at Lilly's school. We continuously ask The Lord to bless the teachers and have them teach with conviction not from a schoolbook but from a heart filled with Christ. We pray everyday for the kids who are bullies and their families. Some people say breakfast is the most important part of a child's morning. Not us we believe so strongly in the power of prayer. I would never send my kids out in the world without the armor of God.
Pray tonight for kids and their schools. Pray that our children are lights in the darkness for others. Pray for the teachers and staff at our schools. Pray for the children who have less than perfect lives at home. Get on your knees and pray for a hedge of protection for our children.
Pray tonight for kids and their schools. Pray that our children are lights in the darkness for others. Pray for the teachers and staff at our schools. Pray for the children who have less than perfect lives at home. Get on your knees and pray for a hedge of protection for our children.
Praying for our Nation
Monday, Oct. 29
Pray for the schools in our city and around the nation:
• Repent on behalf of our nation for pushing God out of our schools and opening the floodgates to all kinds of iniquity and other evil consequences for our children and our society at large.
• Pray that God would protect our students from the attacks of the enemy working in and through the school systems, including anti-biblical teaching, ungodly sex education, bullying and other violence.
• Pray that our government leaders – elected and appointed – would recognize the consequences of removing God from our schools and begin to re-institute godly principles and practices.
• Pray for godly educators – teachers and administrators – that they will be able to stand in the gap for our children and stem the tide of iniquity and violence in our schools.
• Pray for the election of government leaders – at the local, state and federal level – who will work to reverse the effects of taking God out of our schools.
• Pray for the appointment or election of judges who will begin to turn back the tide of godlessness in our schools.
Pray today for the elections to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Pray that the balance of power will be re-aligned in both houses so that men and women who espouse godly principles will be in a position to enact legislation that moves America back toward its founding principles, to block new legislation that would continue the national move away from God, and to repeal or amend past legislation that violated the moral principles outlined in our Constitution and in the Bible.
• Pray that the elections in the U.S. Senate will lessen the likelihood of judges being appointed -- or confirmed -- to the Supreme Court who would continue America’ march away from God and the godly principles of our nation’s founders.
Pray for the schools in our city and around the nation:
• Repent on behalf of our nation for pushing God out of our schools and opening the floodgates to all kinds of iniquity and other evil consequences for our children and our society at large.
• Pray that God would protect our students from the attacks of the enemy working in and through the school systems, including anti-biblical teaching, ungodly sex education, bullying and other violence.
• Pray that our government leaders – elected and appointed – would recognize the consequences of removing God from our schools and begin to re-institute godly principles and practices.
• Pray for godly educators – teachers and administrators – that they will be able to stand in the gap for our children and stem the tide of iniquity and violence in our schools.
• Pray for the election of government leaders – at the local, state and federal level – who will work to reverse the effects of taking God out of our schools.
• Pray for the appointment or election of judges who will begin to turn back the tide of godlessness in our schools.
Pray today for the elections to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Pray that the balance of power will be re-aligned in both houses so that men and women who espouse godly principles will be in a position to enact legislation that moves America back toward its founding principles, to block new legislation that would continue the national move away from God, and to repeal or amend past legislation that violated the moral principles outlined in our Constitution and in the Bible.
• Pray that the elections in the U.S. Senate will lessen the likelihood of judges being appointed -- or confirmed -- to the Supreme Court who would continue America’ march away from God and the godly principles of our nation’s founders.
Fast day 13
Well still no coke, no coffee, nothing sweet and no meat.
I am still alive and doing great!
I love Jesus!!
I am still alive and doing great!
I love Jesus!!
Me and the O
When I pick Lilly up from school Owen and I play on the playground for a but. Today we were sitting on a bench playing rock, paper, scissor. Any way he was so confused because I told him I had a choice. He told me over and over to be scissors so he could hit my hand with the rock! 
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Love my Lilly
Lilly goes back to school tomorrow after being off for her fall break. She needed her nails done! Love her! 
Believe it or not!
This pile will become a transformer with a steering wheel, engine and tires, and lots of bows for little bow peep! I love the dollar store! 
Woof Grampy Woof!
That means thank you in dog! Bailey and Bradley are in love with my dad. Every once in a while at the commissary the have these huge bones and my dad gets them for our puppies!
Bailey and Bradley are so loved I am going to be so sad the day they go see Jesus. They are very very old puppies and Bradley is suffering from hip dysplasia so this will be a rough cold winter for him. Bailey won't run anymore and hates walks. I can remember when Gary and I would pack them up and run them up gold camp and Rampart and Bailey loved to go camping. I miss those days. Bailey is a little over twelve and Bradley is a little over eleven they are old but loved puppies!
Bailey and Bradley are so loved I am going to be so sad the day they go see Jesus. They are very very old puppies and Bradley is suffering from hip dysplasia so this will be a rough cold winter for him. Bailey won't run anymore and hates walks. I can remember when Gary and I would pack them up and run them up gold camp and Rampart and Bailey loved to go camping. I miss those days. Bailey is a little over twelve and Bradley is a little over eleven they are old but loved puppies!
Nice
Gary's mind is amazing! He made an apple press! My parents have a huge apple tree and Gary waned to make one and did. This thing is amazing! 
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Praying For Our Nation
Saturday, Oct. 27
Pray for believers to be much more concerned about the glory of God’s Name and
spread of Christ’s Kingdom than their own economic and personal interests.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also ... No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despite the other. You cannot serve God and mammon ... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
• Pray that believers will vote with their Bible rather than just their pocketbook.
• While economic issues loom large in this election, pray that in their voting decisions believers
will place the highest priority on those issues that relate to God’s standards and will for our
nation.
• Pray that believers will not make their decisions based primarily on their economic status, their
race or their party affiliation but rather on the degree to which a candidate’s positions (or a cause) lines up with the written word of God.
Pray against the spirit of mammon and other idolatrous forces that cause believers to be blinded to the truth of God’s word:
• Pray that in this voting process, believers would not be blinded or influenced by the love of money, their own personal comforts or anything else that conflicts with the kingdom of God and His will for our nation.
Pray for believers to be much more concerned about the glory of God’s Name and
spread of Christ’s Kingdom than their own economic and personal interests.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also ... No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despite the other. You cannot serve God and mammon ... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
• Pray that believers will vote with their Bible rather than just their pocketbook.
• While economic issues loom large in this election, pray that in their voting decisions believers
will place the highest priority on those issues that relate to God’s standards and will for our
nation.
• Pray that believers will not make their decisions based primarily on their economic status, their
race or their party affiliation but rather on the degree to which a candidate’s positions (or a cause) lines up with the written word of God.
Pray against the spirit of mammon and other idolatrous forces that cause believers to be blinded to the truth of God’s word:
• Pray that in this voting process, believers would not be blinded or influenced by the love of money, their own personal comforts or anything else that conflicts with the kingdom of God and His will for our nation.
Fast Day 12
Weekends are made for drinking Starbucks eating out after church and more Starbucks.
This weekend was different. We had oatmeal for breakfast, a bagel for lunch and fir dinner we had acorn squash with crushed pineapple. I put cinnamon and pumpkin spice on it and it was fabulousness.
Blessing Family and Friends!
This weekend was different. We had oatmeal for breakfast, a bagel for lunch and fir dinner we had acorn squash with crushed pineapple. I put cinnamon and pumpkin spice on it and it was fabulousness.
Blessing Family and Friends!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Fast Day 11
I can't believe we have made it this far! I can't lie I am so tired of vegetables, beans, brown rice and brown pasta. I have done surprisingly well with no coffee and just a half of coke during this time.
I am so faithful in Christ and love this feeling of total dependence on God.
I am so faithful in Christ and love this feeling of total dependence on God.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Praying for our Nation
Thursday, Oct. 25
Pray that believers will not get caught up in the negative, in fault-finding or personal disparagement as the campaigns heat up:
• Pray that the attitudes, words and actions of Christians will not dishonor God or show disrespect to other people.
Do all things without complaining (grumbling) or disputing (arguing), that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. (Phil. 2:14-1
• Pray that believers will continue to show respect -- and to pray -- for incumbent office- holders, including those they wish to see replaced in this election.
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of our God our Savior. (1 Tim. 2:1-3)
Pray against the spirit of divisiveness that grips our land, that it not infect the body of Christ.:
• Pray that Christians will not give place to the spirits of anger and rage, nor allow roots of bitterness to spring up, because of their concerns and/or passions during this election season.
Pray that believers will not get caught up in the negative, in fault-finding or personal disparagement as the campaigns heat up:
• Pray that the attitudes, words and actions of Christians will not dishonor God or show disrespect to other people.
Do all things without complaining (grumbling) or disputing (arguing), that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. (Phil. 2:14-1
• Pray that believers will continue to show respect -- and to pray -- for incumbent office- holders, including those they wish to see replaced in this election.
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of our God our Savior. (1 Tim. 2:1-3)
Pray against the spirit of divisiveness that grips our land, that it not infect the body of Christ.:
• Pray that Christians will not give place to the spirits of anger and rage, nor allow roots of bitterness to spring up, because of their concerns and/or passions during this election season.
Fast Day Ten
Well.....I had half a coke. :( I feel like a failure but it was so good. Still no coffee, meat or sweets!
Tonight's dinner was really good. Mushrooms with random seasons and a red onion simmered with olive oil. Add some sun dried tomatoes and brown pasta it was fabulous!
Tonight's dinner was really good. Mushrooms with random seasons and a red onion simmered with olive oil. Add some sun dried tomatoes and brown pasta it was fabulous!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Praying For Our Nation October 24, 2012
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Pray that God will give America leaders of integrity who govern in righteousness, wisdom and biblical truth and that God will raise up a “standard of righteousness” across the nation:
• Pray for divine favor on candidates who espouse biblical values.
• Pray for candidates with godly values to prevail in local, statewide and national elections.
o Pray specifically for races within Colorado.
o Pray that candidates with pro-life and pro-family views will prevail in races for the
Colorado legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.
o Pray that Colorado’s electoral votes in the presidential race go to a candidate who holds
to biblical standards on key issues such as the sanctity of life and marriage, religious
freedom and unwavering support for the nation of Israel.
• Pray that believers will turn out to vote in large numbers and support candidates who are
committed to support the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, freedom of religion and the security of the nation of Israel..
o Pray for a record turnout in El Paso County.
Pray that any wicked or evil influences will become impotent in their efforts to bring down god- fearing candidates for election.
• Bind all spirits of deception and fraud that would seek to spread false accusations or manipulate the voting process. Pray that voter fraud and/or suppression by any party will be exposed and prevented.
• Pray against any attempts to introduce false charges or unfounded revelations just prior to the election.
Pray for the Spirit’s direction and anointing in Radiant’s intercessory prayer service tonight.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by righteousness. (Prov. 16:12)
Pray that God will give America leaders of integrity who govern in righteousness, wisdom and biblical truth and that God will raise up a “standard of righteousness” across the nation:
• Pray for divine favor on candidates who espouse biblical values.
• Pray for candidates with godly values to prevail in local, statewide and national elections.
o Pray specifically for races within Colorado.
o Pray that candidates with pro-life and pro-family views will prevail in races for the
Colorado legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.
o Pray that Colorado’s electoral votes in the presidential race go to a candidate who holds
to biblical standards on key issues such as the sanctity of life and marriage, religious
freedom and unwavering support for the nation of Israel.
• Pray that believers will turn out to vote in large numbers and support candidates who are
committed to support the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, freedom of religion and the security of the nation of Israel..
o Pray for a record turnout in El Paso County.
Pray that any wicked or evil influences will become impotent in their efforts to bring down god- fearing candidates for election.
• Bind all spirits of deception and fraud that would seek to spread false accusations or manipulate the voting process. Pray that voter fraud and/or suppression by any party will be exposed and prevented.
• Pray against any attempts to introduce false charges or unfounded revelations just prior to the election.
Pray for the Spirit’s direction and anointing in Radiant’s intercessory prayer service tonight.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by righteousness. (Prov. 16:12)
Fast Day Nine
Well I was super busy today so I did not even notice I did not eat much. Because this was Christmas rehearsal night we just had salad nothing special just plain salad!
Blessings!
Blessings!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Praying For Our Nation October 23, 2012
• According to 2 Chron. 7:14, repent for our sins and the sins of nation in turning away from the living God and His standards of righteousness.
For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. (1 Peter 4:17)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:8-10)
• Pray for deep conviction of sin, fervent prayer and true revival to sweep Christ’s church. “Now, therefore, says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments. Return to the Lord you God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm. (Joel 2:12-13)
• Plead for God’s mercy and grace on the church and our nation.
O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name. (Dan. 9:18-19)
• Pray that He would restrain His righteous judgment and turn us to Himself in fervent love and deep repentance.
Restore us O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, Lord, and grant us Your salvation. (Ps. 85:4-7)
Pray against the “leaven” in the church:
• Come against the spirit of complacency in the church.
• Come against the spirit of compromise in the church -- among leaders and individual believers.
• Come against the worldliness that has crept into the church.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life – is not of the Father but of the world. (1 John 2:15-16)
Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (James 4:4)
Pray for believers to fully humble themselves, placing their primary trust in God,
not in political parties, economic systems or governments:
No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield ... Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, just as we hope in You. (Ps. 33:16-20, 22)
Pray that believers would not commit the idolatry of placing economics or politics above God and biblical truths.
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3)
For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. (1 Peter 4:17)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:8-10)
• Pray for deep conviction of sin, fervent prayer and true revival to sweep Christ’s church. “Now, therefore, says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments. Return to the Lord you God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm. (Joel 2:12-13)
• Plead for God’s mercy and grace on the church and our nation.
O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies. O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name. (Dan. 9:18-19)
• Pray that He would restrain His righteous judgment and turn us to Himself in fervent love and deep repentance.
Restore us O God of our salvation, and cause Your anger toward us to cease. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, Lord, and grant us Your salvation. (Ps. 85:4-7)
Pray against the “leaven” in the church:
• Come against the spirit of complacency in the church.
• Come against the spirit of compromise in the church -- among leaders and individual believers.
• Come against the worldliness that has crept into the church.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life – is not of the Father but of the world. (1 John 2:15-16)
Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (James 4:4)
Pray for believers to fully humble themselves, placing their primary trust in God,
not in political parties, economic systems or governments:
No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield ... Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, just as we hope in You. (Ps. 33:16-20, 22)
Pray that believers would not commit the idolatry of placing economics or politics above God and biblical truths.
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3)
Fast Day Eight
I think I may actually be losing weight!
Today my Dad made us his special squash! It was so good!!
The kids are having sweet tooth withdrawals so I let them make some cookies!
God is so Good!
Today my Dad made us his special squash! It was so good!!
The kids are having sweet tooth withdrawals so I let them make some cookies!
God is so Good!
One Day This Will Be Funny
Right now I want to wallop the kids. They have been a little rambunctious this evening. I am not sure who's idea this was but I am sure the conversation went something like this.
Hey Beavis put this car on your head.
Cool huhuhu...... Thats cool Butthead, turn it on. Huhuhu....
Good grief, the joys of motherhood.
I tell you for a little girl that wants long hair I have sure cut a lot of chunks out of it!
:/
Hey Beavis put this car on your head.
Cool huhuhu...... Thats cool Butthead, turn it on. Huhuhu....
Good grief, the joys of motherhood.
I tell you for a little girl that wants long hair I have sure cut a lot of chunks out of it!
:/
Monday, October 22, 2012
Praying For Our Nation October 22, 2012
Monday, Oct. 22
Pray for voters to have the wisdom to see through political rhetoric and clearly understand truth:
• Pray for deception and distortion to be exposed and integrity to be revealed in all the different campaigns.
• Pray that there will be a spirit of truthfulness in the elections, by the candidates, their campaign staffs and on the part of all media.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. (Prov. 12:22)
• Pray that the voters will know and correctly discern the true character of each candidate on the ballot.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by
righteousness. (Prov. 16:12)
• Pray that voters will carefully consider candidates’ ability to lead.
• Pray that believers will earnestly pray for direction on candidates and issues, placing biblical
standards ahead of personal interests or partisan preferences.
Pray against lying, deceiving or seducing spirits that would blind voters to the truth.
Pray for voters to have the wisdom to see through political rhetoric and clearly understand truth:
• Pray for deception and distortion to be exposed and integrity to be revealed in all the different campaigns.
• Pray that there will be a spirit of truthfulness in the elections, by the candidates, their campaign staffs and on the part of all media.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. (Prov. 12:22)
• Pray that the voters will know and correctly discern the true character of each candidate on the ballot.
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by
righteousness. (Prov. 16:12)
• Pray that voters will carefully consider candidates’ ability to lead.
• Pray that believers will earnestly pray for direction on candidates and issues, placing biblical
standards ahead of personal interests or partisan preferences.
Pray against lying, deceiving or seducing spirits that would blind voters to the truth.
Fast Day Seven
No meat please! Made meatless fajita bowls. And I forgot to take a picture!
:(
And on a personal note I can live without coffee. Yay me! All glory to God!
:(
And on a personal note I can live without coffee. Yay me! All glory to God!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Praying For Our Nation October 21, 2012
Sunday, Oct. 21
Pray for the election of candidates for federal office who will support the nation of Israel..
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. “May they prosper who love you.” (Ps. 122:6)
“I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you.” (Gen. 12:3) ... for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. (Zech. 2:8)
• Since our nation’s support for Israel is tied to our own national wellbeing, it is imperative that we pray for the election of candidates for the presidency and Congress who will steadfastly stand with Israel, particularly at this time when its very existence is at risk.
• Pray for those now in office and those running for office that America will be a loyal and reliable ally to Israel.
• Pray that American leaders who are wavering in their support for Israel either change their position or be removed from office.
• Pray also for the leaders and people of Israel that God will give them direction and protection during this time of great peril. Pray daily for the peace and protection of Jerusalem.
Pray against anti-semitism and other spiritual forces (including Islam which is under the control of the spirit of the Anti-Christ) who are bent on destroying Israel.
• Come against the spiritual forces of evil that they will be restrained and thwarted in their attempts to destroy Israel.
• Pray against the same evil spirits who work through the United Nations – and many leaders in our own country – to undermine Israel’s security and curry favor with Islamic nations.
Pray for the election of candidates for federal office who will support the nation of Israel..
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. “May they prosper who love you.” (Ps. 122:6)
“I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you.” (Gen. 12:3) ... for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. (Zech. 2:8)
• Since our nation’s support for Israel is tied to our own national wellbeing, it is imperative that we pray for the election of candidates for the presidency and Congress who will steadfastly stand with Israel, particularly at this time when its very existence is at risk.
• Pray for those now in office and those running for office that America will be a loyal and reliable ally to Israel.
• Pray that American leaders who are wavering in their support for Israel either change their position or be removed from office.
• Pray also for the leaders and people of Israel that God will give them direction and protection during this time of great peril. Pray daily for the peace and protection of Jerusalem.
Pray against anti-semitism and other spiritual forces (including Islam which is under the control of the spirit of the Anti-Christ) who are bent on destroying Israel.
• Come against the spiritual forces of evil that they will be restrained and thwarted in their attempts to destroy Israel.
• Pray against the same evil spirits who work through the United Nations – and many leaders in our own country – to undermine Israel’s security and curry favor with Islamic nations.
Fast Day Six
Who needs coffee, meat, tv? Not us!!
Today was a good day. We played hookie from church this weekend to catch up on sleep and house work. I kid you not all of us were still asleep at 9:39 this morning and it felt really good!
Dinner tonight was fresh wheat pasta with olive oil and zucchini mushrooms and sundries tomatoes and stewed fresh tomatoes.
Today was a good day. We played hookie from church this weekend to catch up on sleep and house work. I kid you not all of us were still asleep at 9:39 this morning and it felt really good!
Dinner tonight was fresh wheat pasta with olive oil and zucchini mushrooms and sundries tomatoes and stewed fresh tomatoes.
Lilly Tried To Burn The House Down
Poor Lilly just wanted to heat her bagel up. I had my back turned and smoke was pouring out of the microwave. My house smells like burned plastic. She was so upset. I told her to put the bagel on one of the white plates. My bad I did not mean the picnic plates!
Poor kid!
Poor kid!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Praying for our Nation October 20,2012
Saturday, Oct. 20
Pray for the restoration and protection of our freedom of religion:
• Repent for the silence and passivity of the church as our religious freedoms have eroded.
• Pray that our freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution, including
freedom of religion, be restored and protected.
• Pray that the flood of restrictions on religious freedom that have come about in recent years be reversed.
• Pray for the election of candidates who support freedom of religion – and freedom of expression by people of faith.
• Pray for the election of a President and governors who will appoint judges who are committed to protecting freedom of religion and speech.
• Pray for the more than 1,000 pastors – including our own senior pastor – who are taking a public stand against the legal assumption that pastors and churches have no right to express an opinion on political issues.
• Pray for the Supreme Court to ultimately rule that the “gag order” inserted into a bill decades ago by Sen. Lyndon Johnson on political expression by non-profits – especially religious institutions and leaders -- is unconstitutional.
• Pray that ungodly and unconstitutional requirements that violate the beliefs and freedoms of Christian-oriented educational institutions, health care providers and businesses be removed.
• Pray that God would raise up men and women to serve in our government with wisdom and integrity and lead us back to being "One Nation Under God."
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Ps. 33:12)
Pray against the demonic assaults against religious freedom in our land:
• Come against the spirit of anti-Christ which is working through ungodly people, including many in government, to “detach” America from its Christian roots by re-writing American history and seeking to remove the laws of God – and all talk of God – from our public life.
And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and is now already in the world. (1 John 4:3) Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is anti- christ who denies the Father and the Son. (1 John 2:22) Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Anti-Christ is coming, even now many anti-christs have come, by which we know it is the last hour. (1 John 2:18)
• Using the mighty weapons of the Spirit, come against the onrushing tide of secularism, which has become America’s de facto state religion.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Cor. 10:3-5)
• Come against the spiritual forces of darkness working through advocacy organizations such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation that seek to impose a total ban on expressions of faith in all public arenas.
• Pray for the boldness and effectiveness of faith-based advocacy groups as they challenge actions by schools, local and state governments and other public institutions that restrict freedom of religion and religious expression.
• Pray that government leaders at all levels will not be intimidated or deceived into taking actions that restrict religious freedom.
Pray for the restoration and protection of our freedom of religion:
• Repent for the silence and passivity of the church as our religious freedoms have eroded.
• Pray that our freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution, including
freedom of religion, be restored and protected.
• Pray that the flood of restrictions on religious freedom that have come about in recent years be reversed.
• Pray for the election of candidates who support freedom of religion – and freedom of expression by people of faith.
• Pray for the election of a President and governors who will appoint judges who are committed to protecting freedom of religion and speech.
• Pray for the more than 1,000 pastors – including our own senior pastor – who are taking a public stand against the legal assumption that pastors and churches have no right to express an opinion on political issues.
• Pray for the Supreme Court to ultimately rule that the “gag order” inserted into a bill decades ago by Sen. Lyndon Johnson on political expression by non-profits – especially religious institutions and leaders -- is unconstitutional.
• Pray that ungodly and unconstitutional requirements that violate the beliefs and freedoms of Christian-oriented educational institutions, health care providers and businesses be removed.
• Pray that God would raise up men and women to serve in our government with wisdom and integrity and lead us back to being "One Nation Under God."
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Ps. 33:12)
Pray against the demonic assaults against religious freedom in our land:
• Come against the spirit of anti-Christ which is working through ungodly people, including many in government, to “detach” America from its Christian roots by re-writing American history and seeking to remove the laws of God – and all talk of God – from our public life.
And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and is now already in the world. (1 John 4:3) Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is anti- christ who denies the Father and the Son. (1 John 2:22) Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Anti-Christ is coming, even now many anti-christs have come, by which we know it is the last hour. (1 John 2:18)
• Using the mighty weapons of the Spirit, come against the onrushing tide of secularism, which has become America’s de facto state religion.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. (2 Cor. 10:3-5)
• Come against the spiritual forces of darkness working through advocacy organizations such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation that seek to impose a total ban on expressions of faith in all public arenas.
• Pray for the boldness and effectiveness of faith-based advocacy groups as they challenge actions by schools, local and state governments and other public institutions that restrict freedom of religion and religious expression.
• Pray that government leaders at all levels will not be intimidated or deceived into taking actions that restrict religious freedom.
Fast Day Five
I can't lie today was a little rough. I just love my morning coffee from Starbucks especially on a Saturday. But I did it and I faithfully continue to pray for our country and family. Gary is pretty amazing faithfully praying and keeping me accountable!
For brunch I came home from work to find whole wheat organic pancakes!
In my favorite shape, that pook is a good man!
For brunch I came home from work to find whole wheat organic pancakes!
In my favorite shape, that pook is a good man!
Went Christmas Shopping Today
That's right and I never left my little house. The best type of shopping for someone who hates crowds. I sent everything to my office since the little people can read. That and the have big mouths. Next I need to visit Wal-Mart and do a layaway. And done I will be!! 
Friday, October 19, 2012
Praying for our Nation October 19, 2012
Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings. (Daniel 2:20-21)
Friday, Oct. 19
Pray for the preservation and protection of marriage as God designed it:
• Repent for the widespread infidelity, abuse and divorce among Christians.
• Pray for successful campaigns and the election of candidates who support the institution of
marriage as ordained by God.
And He (Jesus) answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together let not man separate.” (Matt. 19:4-6)
• Pray for the passage of voter referendums supporting traditional marriage and the failure of initiatives to redefine marriage to include same-sex unions.
• Pray that the Defense of Marriage Act will be upheld in the Supreme Court and enforced by future administrations.
Pray against the forces of darkness seeking to redefine God’s design for marriage:
• Come against the spiritual forces that are attacking marriages (e.g., pornography, adultery and divorce) and the institution of marriage (e.g., attempts to redefine marriage).
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil; who put darkness for light and light for darkness. (Is. 5:20)
• Come against the spirit of perversion and the lie of the enemy that is seeking to ensnare more people, especially young teens, into homosexuality.
You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination. (Lev. 18:22; also Lev. 20:13 and Deut. 23:17)
Therefore God gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie ... For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. (Rom. 1:24-27)
Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites...will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor. 6:9-10)
• Come against attempts to impose (through laws and regulations) the acceptance, approval and celebration of homosexuality -- and to label (and criminalize) as hate speech any expressions of the biblical perspective on homosexuality.
Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You? (Ps. 94:20)
• Lovingly pray for the deliverance of those caught in the lie and bondage of homosexuality.
Friday, Oct. 19
Pray for the preservation and protection of marriage as God designed it:
• Repent for the widespread infidelity, abuse and divorce among Christians.
• Pray for successful campaigns and the election of candidates who support the institution of
marriage as ordained by God.
And He (Jesus) answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together let not man separate.” (Matt. 19:4-6)
• Pray for the passage of voter referendums supporting traditional marriage and the failure of initiatives to redefine marriage to include same-sex unions.
• Pray that the Defense of Marriage Act will be upheld in the Supreme Court and enforced by future administrations.
Pray against the forces of darkness seeking to redefine God’s design for marriage:
• Come against the spiritual forces that are attacking marriages (e.g., pornography, adultery and divorce) and the institution of marriage (e.g., attempts to redefine marriage).
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil; who put darkness for light and light for darkness. (Is. 5:20)
• Come against the spirit of perversion and the lie of the enemy that is seeking to ensnare more people, especially young teens, into homosexuality.
You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination. (Lev. 18:22; also Lev. 20:13 and Deut. 23:17)
Therefore God gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie ... For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. (Rom. 1:24-27)
Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites...will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor. 6:9-10)
• Come against attempts to impose (through laws and regulations) the acceptance, approval and celebration of homosexuality -- and to label (and criminalize) as hate speech any expressions of the biblical perspective on homosexuality.
Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You? (Ps. 94:20)
• Lovingly pray for the deliverance of those caught in the lie and bondage of homosexuality.
Fast Day Five
Wow I can live without coffee! Go me go me!
Dinner tonight was the same as last night.
I know super boring! Tomorrow will be better!
I did walk in this evening from work with my little family. They said the were reading but I saw Netflix on! It's a good thing I love them.
Dinner tonight was the same as last night.
I know super boring! Tomorrow will be better!
I did walk in this evening from work with my little family. They said the were reading but I saw Netflix on! It's a good thing I love them.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Praying For Our Nation October 18, 2012
Thursday, Oct. 18
Pray for the election of candidates who support the sanctity of human life:
• Repent for the sins of our nation – and silence of the church – in allowing more than 5 million unborn babies to be slaughtered in America.
• Pray for the election of candidates who support the sanctity of life, including protection for unborn children.
Your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed, and in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. (Ps. 139:16)
• Pray for the election of a President and governors who will appoint judges who support the sanctity of human life -- and for the election of legislators who will not confirm judges who favor unrestricted abortion.
Pray against the culture of death being advanced through our culture and government :
• Come against the “culture of death” that is spreading ever deeper into the fabric of our land, including abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia and suicide.
• Come against the spiritual forces behind this, including the spirits of Baal and Molech, the spirit of death and the spirit of suicide.
• Pray for the defeat of candidates who support unrestricted abortion, government funding of abortions (including government funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood) and laws that require medical facilities and personnel to perform abortions against their will Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You? (Ps. 94:20)
Pray for the election of candidates who support the sanctity of human life:
• Repent for the sins of our nation – and silence of the church – in allowing more than 5 million unborn babies to be slaughtered in America.
• Pray for the election of candidates who support the sanctity of life, including protection for unborn children.
Your eyes saw my substance being yet unformed, and in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. (Ps. 139:16)
• Pray for the election of a President and governors who will appoint judges who support the sanctity of human life -- and for the election of legislators who will not confirm judges who favor unrestricted abortion.
Pray against the culture of death being advanced through our culture and government :
• Come against the “culture of death” that is spreading ever deeper into the fabric of our land, including abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia and suicide.
• Come against the spiritual forces behind this, including the spirits of Baal and Molech, the spirit of death and the spirit of suicide.
• Pray for the defeat of candidates who support unrestricted abortion, government funding of abortions (including government funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood) and laws that require medical facilities and personnel to perform abortions against their will Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You? (Ps. 94:20)
Fast Day Four
Oh my gosh I am doing really well on this fast. The food is not yucky at all, and today was the first day I did not miss my afternoon coffee.
It's amazing how God moves when we really focus and pay attention to what He is saying.
Gary is pretty amazing and has done really well with this time of fasting. And the kids not having any tv is a blessing all alone. I love the calm of our home!
Tonight's dinner was tacos
Black beans on a warm whole wheat organic wheat tortilla. Along with a corn pico de gallo fresh cilantro and avocados .
It's amazing how God moves when we really focus and pay attention to what He is saying.
Gary is pretty amazing and has done really well with this time of fasting. And the kids not having any tv is a blessing all alone. I love the calm of our home!
Tonight's dinner was tacos
Black beans on a warm whole wheat organic wheat tortilla. Along with a corn pico de gallo fresh cilantro and avocados .
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Praying for Our Nation October 17, 2012
Pray for a mighty move of the Spirit in tonight’s intercessory prayer service at Radiant.
Pray for the engagement and godly participation of believers in the election process:
• Pray that a strong burden of prayer will come upon God’s people as the elections near.
• Pray for solidarity among believers regarding moral and biblical issues.
• Pray that believers will be given the faith to believe that their voices and their votes will make a
difference in the country.
• Pray for boldness for believers to stand up -- and speak up -- in defense of godly values.
• Pray that believers will lay down their own desires and take up the desires of God. Ask that the
Lord’s purposes be accomplished in the U.S. elections.
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Matt. 6:10)
• Pray that all believers will do their civic and spiritual duty by seriously seeking God and turning out to vote in miraculous numbers.
Pray against discouragement, distractions and deception among believers:
• Come against the spirit of discouragement that is causing many believers to feel that the future of our country is hopeless and that neither their prayers nor their votes can make a difference.
• Come against the forces that are keeping many believers from being interested, informed or engaged in the election process – including the distractions of the world and the spirit of stupor.
• Come against the spirit of deception which causes some believers to embrace ungodly candidates and causes.
Fast Day Three
Ummm.... Coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee... Coffee is a bean right?
Any way we are doing really good on our fast. I did have a handful of nuts before my lunch break so I could continue with prayer during that hour. Gary is really doing well. Poor guy works at night and he really likes his coffee and mt. Dew. He says he is actually feeling really good! We had a really late dinner tonight because if Christmas rehearsal so we opted for strawberry and spinach salad with almonds and dried cranberries tossed with strawberry vinaigrette. God is so good and moving in our family. After church we just sat around talking and reading Lilly's new books. I love that TV is gone!!
Any way we are doing really good on our fast. I did have a handful of nuts before my lunch break so I could continue with prayer during that hour. Gary is really doing well. Poor guy works at night and he really likes his coffee and mt. Dew. He says he is actually feeling really good! We had a really late dinner tonight because if Christmas rehearsal so we opted for strawberry and spinach salad with almonds and dried cranberries tossed with strawberry vinaigrette. God is so good and moving in our family. After church we just sat around talking and reading Lilly's new books. I love that TV is gone!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Praying for our Nation October 16, 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Pray for voters to have the wisdom to see through political rhetoric and clearly understand truth:
• Pray for deception and distortion to be exposed and integrity to be revealed.
• Pray that there will be a spirit of truthfulness in the elections, by the candidates, their campaign
staffs and on the part of all media.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. (Prov.
12:22)
• Pray that the voters will correctly discern the true character of each candidate on the ballot.
Pray for voters to have the wisdom to see through political rhetoric and clearly understand truth:
• Pray for deception and distortion to be exposed and integrity to be revealed.
• Pray that there will be a spirit of truthfulness in the elections, by the candidates, their campaign
staffs and on the part of all media.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. (Prov.
12:22)
• Pray that the voters will correctly discern the true character of each candidate on the ballot.
Fast Day Two
I must admit fasting through lunch was very difficult. Not to mention I came home and got lunch for the kids who are on vacation this week.
But I will rejoice in my weakness and eat some nuts!
Tonight's dinner is roasted potatoes red and yellow peppers and mushrooms drizzled in olive oil.
We are blessed and praying.
But I will rejoice in my weakness and eat some nuts!
Tonight's dinner is roasted potatoes red and yellow peppers and mushrooms drizzled in olive oil.
We are blessed and praying.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Praying for our Nation October 15th prayer guide
Monday, Oct. 15
Pray for all Americans to take their vote seriously and to consider God in their voting:
• Pray for all Americans – especially believers -- to recognize the profound, lasting implication of major elections. Pray they will understand that God holds them directly responsible for the
stances and decisions of those they elect.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the
people groan. (Prov. 29:2)
• Pray for the voters in the United States that they will seek wisdom from God, that their self- interest will be laid aside for the common good and that discernment between truth and falsehood will be clear to them.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Ps. 33:12)
• Pray for a mighty resurgence of Americans who will honor God and stand boldly for biblical truths and the godly principles upon which this nation was founded. Pray that a great majority will awaken to harmful directions our country and its leaders have taken.
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3)
• Pray for the advance voting process that begins today in Colorado, that the process will be free of fraud or errors, and that those who are voting early will be fully informed about the issues and candidates before casting their ballots.
Pray against dishonesty, deception and distortion in the campaign process:
• Bind all spirits of lying, deception, dishonesty, and distortion during the election. Ask the Lord to empower truth, honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior instead.
“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matt. 16:19)
• Pray that the news media will report the facts of this election in truth, avoiding any bias in their coverage.
• Pray that during the campaigns, the truth will be revealed and lies exposed so that voters can make informed choices.
For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. (Luke 12:2)
Pray for all Americans to take their vote seriously and to consider God in their voting:
• Pray for all Americans – especially believers -- to recognize the profound, lasting implication of major elections. Pray they will understand that God holds them directly responsible for the
stances and decisions of those they elect.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the
people groan. (Prov. 29:2)
• Pray for the voters in the United States that they will seek wisdom from God, that their self- interest will be laid aside for the common good and that discernment between truth and falsehood will be clear to them.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Ps. 33:12)
• Pray for a mighty resurgence of Americans who will honor God and stand boldly for biblical truths and the godly principles upon which this nation was founded. Pray that a great majority will awaken to harmful directions our country and its leaders have taken.
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3)
• Pray for the advance voting process that begins today in Colorado, that the process will be free of fraud or errors, and that those who are voting early will be fully informed about the issues and candidates before casting their ballots.
Pray against dishonesty, deception and distortion in the campaign process:
• Bind all spirits of lying, deception, dishonesty, and distortion during the election. Ask the Lord to empower truth, honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior instead.
“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matt. 16:19)
• Pray that the news media will report the facts of this election in truth, avoiding any bias in their coverage.
• Pray that during the campaigns, the truth will be revealed and lies exposed so that voters can make informed choices.
For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. (Luke 12:2)
Fast Day One
During the next twenty one days our family will be participating in an all church fast. During this fast Gary and I will faithfully be fasting:
Media-DTV has been temporally cut off again! (sorry mom)
All meat
Caffeine- Beware Starbucks stock holders.
Sugar
And we will not be eating out during this fast.
Lilly and Owen will be giving up their tv time and sweets.
Our first day went very well. We had unsweetened oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. A green salad for lunch and for dinner stuffed green peppers!
Lilly and Owen are doing devotion together at night while memorizing Exodus 20-3
Gary and I have committed to fasting food over lunch to pray and seek God.
Media-DTV has been temporally cut off again! (sorry mom)
All meat
Caffeine- Beware Starbucks stock holders.
Sugar
And we will not be eating out during this fast.
Lilly and Owen will be giving up their tv time and sweets.
Our first day went very well. We had unsweetened oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. A green salad for lunch and for dinner stuffed green peppers!
Lilly and Owen are doing devotion together at night while memorizing Exodus 20-3
Gary and I have committed to fasting food over lunch to pray and seek God.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Gorgeous Day for a Hike!
We spent almost the entire day hiking and exploring Bear Creek Park. We loved the hike on Lower Gold Camp Road. Lilly and Owen are amazing and fearless! They climbed and were able to keep up the entire time. We did not do the entire eight miles. Gary estimates we did about five to six. We started to see the park so we turned around and headed back into the woods it was simply fantastic! This was a great weekend of adventures. And yes they did manage to find yet another snake! 
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