A reason why we memorize Bible verses

This gave me chills!

Thank you

Thank you for the cross, Lord.

Thank you for the price You paid.

Bearing all my sin and shame.

In love You came

And gave amazing grace.

Thank you for this love, Lord.

Thank you for the nail pierce hands.

Washed me in Your cleansing flow

Now all I know

Is forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Crown Him now with many crowns

You reigns victorious

High and lifted up

Jesus Son of God

The Darling of Heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Our weekend

I would really like another weekend.  This weekend wasn't nearly long enough for either Trevor, or I.  Saturday morning we had Trevor's parents in for brunch.  It was great to visit with them since it had been about 3 weeks since we saw them last.  Unfortunately, Trevor had to work durning this time.  He was at home, but had to keep running to conference calls.  Then in the evening, Trevor and I dropped the girls off with the in-laws and went bowling and to BP's with the other parents with young children at our church.  We haven't been to one of those events before and it was really fun.  I was worried about not feeling included because we've gone to this church for 5 years now and are not really friends with any of the people in this group.  But, it was so much fun.  I can't wait for the next one.  

On Sunday we picked the girls up before church.  It was great to be back in our church.  Since we were away it has been quite a while since we were there.  I really do love our church.  We have so much family there.  Most of us had naps in the after noon and then the rest of the day just went way to fast.  

One side note about the bowling night.  It was the first time a bunch of them had heard that I am homeschooling.  Everyone's reaction was surprised.  But it's kind of funny, because when I started homeschooling I just assumed everyone would choose that.  I don't know why.  I was surprised to hear that most of them aren't homeschooling.  But it made me think, if all these very capable women aren't homeschooling.. what makes me think that I can do it?  I know it's a silly thought, and I haven't entertained it since that night.  But it made me self-conscious.  I just have to remind myself that I made an educated decision, and I know that this is God's will for our lives, and that I can do all things through Christ who give me strength.  

Growing

Trevor and I have finally started doing devotionals together.  I'm very excited about this. Mostly because Trevor took the initiative to make it happen.  We're reading my Bible together before bed, and we also got a devotions for kids book to do after supper.  It's really neat because it has a little activity to do together.  Today was just to look at our fingertips to see how different they all are and how God made us all different.  So fun.  

We read the children's Bible during school and I've started splitting it up so that we read a little at breakfast, and some more at lunch.  I think it's better because it helps me, and I'm sure them too, to stay focused on the real reason we're here.  

I'm so excited about how God is going to help us grow.  Trevor and I have had a stressful week.. but there was one thing in-particular that was bad... but not even 15 minutes later could I see how God was using it for His good.  So amazing!  

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I am totally enjoying this time right now.  Supper is in the oven... kids are downstairs playing quietly with Daddy... I'm sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of Timmy's and... blogging, obviously.  

I can still smell the bread that was pulled out of the oven 20 minutes ago.  

This is nice...

Let the Peace of God Reign

Oh, Lord I hunger for more of You

Rise up within me, let me know Your truth.

Oh, Holy Spirit saturate my soul,

And let the life of God fill me now.

Let your healing power bring life and make me whole,

And let the peace of God reign.