Made to... Inspire, Encourage and Equip

Welcome to the Farm! Today we got two new pigs the big one is  the one we already had named Chops. The two little ones are not yet named:)  Although Kyla says they should be Wilbur and Mr Tiggywinkle :) Hmmmmm...... I wonder where the expression eating like a pig came from

For any of you who know me well you'll know that   I'm scared of heights and get motion sick on a swing :)  I went to a women's retreat with my church this weekend.  Terrifying in itself because I didn't know anyone.  On Saturday morning we had an amazing time of worship in the morning and as I was praying Jesus told me to go on the zip line because he had something to tell me.  My first thought was "can't you tell me right here:)"  That afternoon we had free time and the zip line was open.  So along with a new friend I trudged up the mountain to the zip line feeling extremely sick to my stomach.  I stood and watched for awhile (probably not the best idea) then got in line to get on my harness.  I stood in line asking God "are you really sure you want me to do this?"  My turn came up so up the tree I climbed, 40ft up on little staple looking things for handholds and footholds Ahhhhhhhhhhh!  My...

Oh Ya just submitted a recipe @ A Thrifty Mom.  Maybe I'll win

Reading my Bible today I read this verse Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." With our current economy this is really important for me.  I have to trust that God is who he says he is and that he will provide for me and my family.  To let him be in control is sooooo hard for me. I want to fix everything :) I always feel like I could do more when in all reality he's asking me to trust him!  What a concept :)  A very hard one to grasp for people like me who are doers not trusters :) If you want a challenge today read Hebrews 11

It's amazing that while I think following Jesus should be easy, in reality it's a constant struggle of dying to myself and seeking him.  I love Php 3:12 it says in the second half of the verse "  but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."  That is such an encouragement to me.  That God has a purpose for my life.  It gives me the courage to continually die to the things that I want and the courage to take hold of the things he wants to give me.  As our family seeks after the purpose God has for us it has been a very growing time.  Bryan and I as well as our kids are learning more and more about faith. My encouragement to you is to continue to press into him he has amazing things planned for you :)