How Big is Your God

Last night was such a great night watching the fireworks at Bellevue Baptist Church. They had a huge concert with Big Daddy Weave and a huge firework show. It was all for free. I think that is so awesome. The question I ask is why Bellevue? Why can't any church do something huge for the community. I know money comes into play or maybe vision. It doesn't have to be the largest church in the community that can do something big for God. All it takes is vision and everything will follow. That is what my husband has done for our Easter Egg hunt. Our first year we had less than 100 kids. This past year we over 6,000 people show up. I challenge you to think of something that you can do for God and do it. God will line up all the resources.

Thank you Bellevue for dreaming big!

Life is Simple

Today my oldest son wanted to make a tent. It reminded me of my mom making me a tent. I loved imagining and creating a world that I could always go to and have fun. I was the child that would play outside on my bike and pretend I was driving a car going on vacation.

As I began to get blankets and tv trays out Cole was getting really excited. Isn't it just crazy how kids get excited about the littlest things. I learn so much from my kids. They look at life with simple eyes. Don't make life complicated. Just enjoy life and do what God has called you to do.

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Today’s Thoughts: Integrity and Character

Today I have not been feeling well. Infact I slept pretty much all day. Well my devotions today was pretty cool and I thought I would share it with you.

June 26

Today’s Reading: Job 5-7; Acts 8:1-25

Today’s Thoughts: Integrity and Character

"No, my lord, hear me: I give you the field and the cave that is in it; I give it to you in the presence of the sons of my people. I give it to you. Bury your dead!" Then Abraham bowed himself down before the people of the land; and he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, "If you will give it, please hear me. I will give you money for the field; take it from me and I will bury my dead there." And Ephron answered Abraham, saying to him, "My lord, listen to me; the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver. What is that between you and me? So bury your dead." Genesis 23:11-15

When Sarah died in Hebron in the land of Canaan, Abraham went to the sons of Heth (the people who lived in the land) and requested a burial place. Abraham acknowledged that he was a foreigner in their land and humbled himself by bowing before these men to ask his petition. They, in turn, honored Abraham by calling him a prince and instructing him to take the choicest piece of land for his burial. They wanted him to take it for free but Abraham insisted on paying the fair price for the land. After much debate back and forth, an amount of 400 shekels of silver was given as the land value and Abraham gladly paid it.

Abraham was obviously a man of integrity. He was respected and honored among the people living in Canaan, even though he was considered a foreigner in their land. At this time, Abraham's descendants were yet to come. He was living in the faith of the promise from God that one day his descendants would live freely in this land of Canaan, the Promise Land. But instead of flaunting his heritage, he humbled himself and honored the current residents by insisting on paying his fair share for a burial place. In return, his integrity and character were perceived even greater in the eyes of these people. God blessed Abraham for his faith and obedience.

Our integrity is often tested through our finances. How we handle our money is a true sign of our character and it seems that Christians are under the spotlight more than others. By paying for the land, Abraham was not under obligation to the landowners. When in debt, we are obligated to the lenders. When in debt, it is hard to make wise choices because our need for money can overshadow the right decision. Pray about your finances and ask the Lord to guide you in all decisions regarding money, even in issues of debt. Integrity and character are far more valuable.

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Roses are special

Today like everyday my oldest son came into my room to wake us up. We all pile in the bed and have a little family time every morning. I guess you could say it is just something we always do to start our day off. After we enjoy spending some time together we like to go check out and see what roses have bloomed so we can cut them. Cole is amazed every day at the beautiful roses. When my first son was born my husband decided that every mother's day he would buy me a rose bush. Well I have feel in love with collecting them. I now have 26 roses bushes. So needless to say we have a lot of flowers.

My husband asked me the other day if I would ever get sick of having so many flowers. I said are you crazy I get so excited to see and smell these beautiful creations. They are all so different and beautiful. I just love it. The picture is what we cut in 2 days. Cole and I have made it a fun thing to give our roses away to people that we know. I know how much it brightens my day so I know how it will brighten theirs.

Today’s Thoughts: Looking for Love

June 23

Today’s Reading: Esther 9-10; Acts 7:1-21

Today’s Thoughts: Looking for Love

And we have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16

There is a chorus of a song that says, "Looking for love in all the wrong places, looking for love in too many faces." Funny how true that is. We each have an innate desire to be loved and accepted just the way we are. We long for others to be kind, caring and selfless. We look for this kind of love from our families, friends and even neighbors, believing that we are giving this kind of love so others should give it back. However, the harder we look and the more we seek, the more discouraged and heartbroken we become. Why? Because we are looking for love in all the wrong places and in too many faces.

God is love. Love comes from God. If we are going to talk about love, look for love and try to love others, we need to learn from the Creator of love. Jesus said in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." Jesus laid down His life for us. He was willing to take on the form of a man and then lower Himself to the role of a servant to express His perfect love. The right place to look for love is at the cross and the only "face" that truly expresses love is Jesus'.

Jesus loves you. There is nothing you can do to receive more of His love and there is no sin so great that you can lessen His love for you. His love is constant. It is funny that we look for love, but when we find it, it is a hard thing to accept. Ask the Lord to open your heart today to be able to receive His love for you. Rest in His love and seek His face. Fill that void in your heart by knowing the true essence of Love. Then, instead of your looking for love in the faces of others, others will find it when they see Christ reflected in yours.

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