Marshall's Got Skill!!

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She Did It!!!!

A few weeks ago, Cadie came home and informed us she was going to try out for her school chorus. Now, at first I really thought she was just kidding because this is the child who has asked "can I quit church choir, because I CAN'T sing mom!". Anyway, she has discovered that she CAN sing and has made her school chorus! Go Cadie Go or Sing Cadie Sing!!!!

Traditional Vs. Contemporary

Let me begin by saying that after all falls apart He repairs, so that we may live for the glory of it all. Our church is sick and broken, we are in desperate times, confusion and uncertain circumstances surround us. We have an incredible opportunity to become a church. A church that fellowships, ministers, breaks bread together and embraces its people for the sole purpose of creating Glory. A church like the one described in God’s word. Free from the influence of man. Forget the order of worship. Forget the organ, the drums, the guitar. Forget the By-laws, forget Robert’s rules and fix your eyes on Jesus. Then we can go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell.
So, come on, sing out, let our anthem grow loud. Let us proclaim the name that calms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease. There is one great love, Jesus. Holy Spirit come. We have need of your healing grace. Humbly to you we bow, come holy spirit now. Ever faithful ever true. You, I know, never let go. Are you truly willing to be taken hold of by this faith, this perfect love? Oh what love, in joy and pain, in sun and rain. You are the same, You never let go.
Where do we go from here? Well, we pour contempt on all our pride, humble ourselves and cry out for healing. Where there is pain let there be grace. Where there is suffering bring serenity. For those afraid help them be brave. Where there is misery bring expectancy. Surely we can change something. The problem, it seems, is with you and me, not The Love who came to repair everything. You see WE are the ones responsible for this situation we are in. Is it our lack of Faith? Our disobedience? Our lukewarm response? Statements like “We know the Lord can provide all our needs but…” should not be uttered. May Thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my faith looks up to thee.
So here we are, the broken and bruised. Let us lift up our voices and open our hands to cling to a love we cannot comprehend. He is the one who has saved us. He is the one who embraced us. He is the one who has come and is coming again. He is the Remedy! Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one. We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens we bear. Blest be the tie that binds us. There are so few words that never grow old, JESUS!
Hopefully this captures the spirit behind the songs and not the style. Robert

A Good Day!

Today I'm thankful! I'm thankful for my salvation, my husband, my children, my church, my friends.....I press onward to the ultimate goal, eternity with my Savior! How can I not be thankful with that prize in sight!! My eyes are fixed..watch out satan!! Hope my friends and family are thankful today?!! Love, Amy

A Sad Day

Today our senior pastor, through a written statement, retired from the ministry and from our church family. There were tears by some, gasps from many and confusion through-out our congregation. Serving on the personnel committee, I knew this was coming, but it was still a shock. So what happens now....God knows and was not shocked AT ALL! He is the head of our church, of His church, and He has a plan! He wants unity in His church (Ps 133, Phil. 2:1, Eph 4:3). Let's unite through praying for the future pastor God has chosen to serve First Baptist Church Sebring and his family, praying for the ones who God has selected to find this pastor, praying for the pastoral staff - Joe and David - as they assist God in this unity, praying for our committee members that assist in the decisions of the church, praying that God will comfort us - the flock. Revival can start today.....if we are obedient to Him. Revive us Lord, make us new - foreign to this world. This is my desire, to be used by Him and united with His church. "On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is seeking sand, all other ground is seeking sand"! Amy

God IS Moving....

1 John 2:17 NIV: The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

Be encouraged if you are doing the will of God!! Don't get wrapped up in the desires of this world and following those that are "foolish"! Be "wise" and have boldness in Christ! We need revival in this nation, in our church and in each of us! God is here, are you listening?? Amy

Grandparent's Day Program

Marshall's "school" had a grandparent's day program last Friday that was so cute! Marshall called my parents in Alabama the night before, to see if they would be able to come :) - but unfortunately they couldn't make the trip :)! But Meemaw saved the day and came and of course I came too! They sang 2 songs, then they sat with their grandparents while a preschool teacher read a book. After the reading, the kids and grandparents decorated and ate cookies!!So cute...I love my church's preschool and so does Marshall!!! Here's some pics of the day, even a picture of Marshall's friend Faith, who wasn't to happy:(...but what a cutie!!
Also, you can check out Marshall's school blog at www.firstbaptistpreschool.blogspot.com Love, Amy

15 Years Ago Today........

What a stud I married!! We met working at an elementary after-school day care. We were friends first, and then as I got to know him and his loyalty to God, family and friends, I prayed "Lord let me marry a man LIKE Robert". Then my prayer changed (after I saw him with his shirt off..lol:) to "Lord, please let me marry Robert!"...and He said Yes (the Lord:)!! My husband loves God and LOVES people (talking to..lol:) and most of all he loves and spoils me (and our children!)!! I love you Pookie!! Amy

Aren't They Cute?!

I couldn't believe it when they came out of their rooms, dressed for school this morning - wearing matching shirts?! They fight/fuss 95% of the day, but they wanted to look like each other? Maybe there is hope for the future?! Love, Amy

Fun Times Today!!

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Luke 9:23-25

"Have you ever taken a good look at yourself through the eyes of God? What does He see? He sees you where you are. He has seen what you once were, and sees who you are today. He sees you clearly. He loves you where you are. He has always loved you. He loved you while you were yet sinning and lost. He loved you when you turned to Him. And He loves you still. He sees where you need to be. There is a place God wants to take us. He desires to enable you to repent of your sin, die daily to your selfishness, and to take up your cross daily and follow Him. He sees your potential. He has given you a purpose and a plan to become what He sees you to be. He has developed you specifically for a place and time where you can be part of His plan to bring many to Jesus. Where are you today? Where could you be a year from now? What needs to happen for you to become what God has intended for you all along?"


I Love this daily devotion gadget I added to my blog, and I especially love today's Bible verse and devotion. I have told people often that a book that changed my life and way of thinking is Max Lucado - It's Not About Me. Pretty much what the scripture and devotion says - deny yourself DAILY from earthly wants and desires and seek God and His plan and His wants for your life - that's why you're here on this earth!!!! It's not about me.....it's about Him and the reason(plan) He created me - for fellowship with Him and for His work (even though He can get the work done with-out us, but we then miss the blessing!). Satan blinds us to that so often!! God is Great.....God is Love!! I hope you/I can enjoy that fellowship and those blessings today!! Love, Amy