Colton's Famous Quotes...

After reading this blog this morning...I was inspired to share this funny little story with you all...as Colton's class prepared for Dr. Martin Luther Kings birthday Colton became and has become very interested in Black History and racism in and of its self...he approaches the subject with disbelief...soooooo one day as he pondered his learning's he stepped into our bedroom where his dad was watching the football game...noticing the African American player on the team he asked his father...dad why did we treat African Americans different in history...Darin involved in his game and not wanting to deal with such a deep subject said...Colton...lets not talk about that right now...Brittani and I were in the living room watching a movie which we paused wondering where this conversation was going and I was a little surprised Darin wasn't taking advantage of this teachable moment...Colton said Dad really why...Darin said because we used to treat African Americans like they were different than us and then we realized we weren't...Colton sat thinking about this for a minute then says.........

It's a good thing huh dad or me and you wouldn't live with Brittani and mommy....

Brittani and I sat there with mouths dropped to the floor in disbelief and Darin didn't say anything!!!! Well that was IT! It was time for mama to get involved...first of all I reminded him he was half me...see Brittani has ended up with my coloring and Colton has ended up with his dads...blue eyes and all...Don't worry we straightened things out and I straightened Darin out too...

by the way...I am Mexican/Caucasian...Darin is Caucasian...just in case you were wondering.

ugh...

I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired................................and I hate my hair..................and I feel fluffy, fluffy, fluffy you know fat............GRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

Coffee Talk Chit-chat

The Way Of A Worshiper Ch. 2

A Defining Moment

God sent the Spirit of his son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, " Abba, Father." So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son. God has made you also an heir. (Galatians 4:6-7)

God isn't looking for servants. He is looking for sons and daughters who will join him in the family business."

This speaks volumes to me...concerning perspective of service...to many times I think I have looked at what I do for God as a servant or some what of an outsider in a way...trying to fit in with the team...I think if I looked at it as a daughter joining my father to help the family business thrive and succeed...it would feel very different to me...

What does worship mean, anyway?
Worship: to ascribe, assign, attribute, declare worth.

When we worship God, we declare his worth.

What is God worth to you?
To the extent that you can answer this question, you will be a worshiper.

So how do we discover God's worth?
I believe that an understanding of God's worth begins with an understanding of our worth to God. After all, "We love him because he first loved us" (1JN 4:19). So let's look at ourselves through God's eyes.
Let's look at ourselves "in view of God's mercy."

Wow...powerful stuff!
The question I am asking my self is this...does my worth of God match my worship?
No it does not...I'm so sorry God...I MUST do better! Thank You for Your mercy new every morning...(Lamentations 3:22-23)

A Quote

I love this quote I just read...by Spurgeon


“The Lord knows all about your troubles before they come to you; He anticipates them by His tender foresight. Before Satan can draw the bow, the preserver of men will put His beloved beyond the reach of the arrow. Before the weapon is forged in the furnace, and prepared on the anvil, He knows how to provide us with armor of proof which shall blunt the edge of the sword and break the point of the spear.” — C.H. Spurgeon

Coffee Talk Chit-chat!!!

I LOVE this book...I'm sad that I don't get to go through it with you girls in person...I miss you...I know God is going to reveal Himself through this book to you...and I believe He picked it out for you especially for this time...I hope you are enjoying it so far...and I also hope you follow the blog...and actually comment this time...since I can't be with you it would be nice to hear your thoughts about the book here....
And remember anyone who can't make it to the book club is always more than welcomed to get the book and join us here...I would love that...

soooo Ch. 1 startes like this:

Are You Looking For God?

The friendship of God is with those who fear him' he makes known to them the secrets of his covenant. (Psalm 25:14)

Are you looking for God? Is he only rumored to exist in your world? Is it possible to really know him? If he spoke to you would you recognize his voice? Would he recognize yours?
The pursuit of God is the chase of a lifetime-in fact it's been going on since the day you were born.
The question is, have you been the hunter or the prey?

Doesn't that just make you want to keep reading? It does me...This is the second time I've read this book and it continues to stir a passion with in me to know God more and more...What great questions to ask our selves DAILY...Today How can I look for God...Today will people know he exists in my life...will I hear His voice and know it...when ever I think of hearing his voice and knowing it I think about a time when I was picking up Colton from school...I think he was in 2nd grade and as I was waiting it was just wild and crazy...I'm sure you moms can relate to pick up time at an elementary school...anywho as the bus kids were lining up and the noise was at its peak...I happened to notice a father, obviously a rooky picker upper calling his daughter in this very quiet voice...I looked around to see if I could see to whom he was calling thinking buddy you better kick up the volume if you want to get the job done...but to my surprise at the second call his little angle looked up with an expression that said MY DADDY'S HERE ran to his arms and as they embraced I thought...That is how I want to hear my Daddy God!!! And actually in that moment...I believe I did...

here is one more excerpt for this chapter that I really love and will leave you with...

But sheep, once found, spend the rest of their lives in pursuit of their shepherd, following his lead, listening for his voice.

I sense God's presence not because he decided to "show up," but because I decided to show up.

Sorry just one more thought...as you read these words and something grabs you...respond to it...as quoted in another great book I'm reading Praise Habit by David Crowder, "let your encounter cause something to spill out".

Confession...

Great Book by the way...I highly recommend it!!!This...Doesn't bother me one bit...I know...It's terrible...I can't help it...things can pile up around me and it's like I don't even see it...in fact I think it even brings me comfort at times...sick I know...

It drives my husband absolutely CRAZY...so every day before he gets home from work its a mad dash to rein it in...bring some order...get it under control...until the next day...

I'm not losing hope...I know some day, some day, some day...I'll have a maid....

Amena Brown

Blogs Inspire me

They really do...I get on my computer and read all the stuff you guys write about and...man I'm just inspired...I laugh...sometimes even cry...most of you don't even know I exist...I'm just sitting around stocking ya and you don't even know it...but thank you thanks for opening up and sharing your lives...the good, bad, sad, funny, ugly, grows...I know I've walked away many times better for it...
Most of you wont even read this...but...I'm say'n it anyway...

Colton at the bus stop

This is just to add to my last post...I took a picture of Colton at the bus stop...which is right across the street from our house...I can hardly see him...Crazy!!! He's wearing a turquois-ish blue jacket...

Foggy Day Schedule

Well it's that time again...this is the view I had while taking Brit to school...zero visibility...it's kinda freaky...it makes you feel claustrophobic and like you need to keep rubbing your eyes or something...but we made it...Colton's bus should be here soon we are on a 1 1/2 hr delayed schedule...but to tell you the truth it doesn't look any better out there...we'll see...

So here's what God wants me to do...

Romans 12:1-2 (The Message)
Romans 12
Place Your Life Before God 1-2

So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out.

Keep this scripture in the front of my mind today Lord...Please help me...in Your name I pray

The Cruise!!!

I am in love with my life...Do you ever feel that way? When you have a chance to step back...take a deep breath and just look around your life and see how much God has truly blessed you? That's how I feel right now...

We just got back from a cruise today...we had such a great time!!! It was Darin, the kids, myself and my wonderful in-laws Don and Mary...we had the best time...I can't believe how much we ate...it was an Angels Fan Cruise...Colton loves the Angels you know Baseball team...and when my in-laws heard about this fan Cruise they couldn't wait to take us all on it...colton got to meet some of his favorite players Jared Weaver, Mike Napoli and Jeff Mathis...both kids loved the experience...we all did...it was however a complete party atmosphere which was new for the kids and I couldn't help but be a little disappointed at the example that the players did not care about setting for the little guys who look up to them sooo much...but it gave the opportunity for the kids to see that without God we search for happiness in all the wrong places...and most of us look like idiots when we do...Yikes...here are a few of my favorite pictures...what a BLAST...we will definitely do it again...a cruise I mean...We'd love to do take the Disney Cruise!!!

Colton and Jeff

Colton, Jared and Don AKA Papa
Colton, Mike and Papa
I love the back ground of this picture...What a view!!!
OK sooo...it took 3 shots to get the picture I wanted of the two of them...Colton was wound tighter than a drum the entire trip because he was soooooo excited...of course these ended up being my favorite pictures of the kids...Brittani's a sure thing...Colton...not so much...

Daddy and Brit...

Me and my little gentleman...

Courage

I am praying for courage. Courage to love...to show Christs love to my community my neighborhood...the circle of influence he has placed me in ...I've been challenged by these questions: Do I live a life that matters? Do I live to tell others about Jesus...Am I courageous for Christ? Am I willing to be rejected for Christ? Am I willing to sacrifiece for others to know Him more or to see His love?

Camp Pendleton Mud Run!!!!!!!

OMGOSH!!!!!! WHAT have I gotten my self into!!!! I signed up for this...ON PURPOSE!!! Remember my athletic sister I told you about...well it's her fault!!! I didn't see these pictures until after I registered for the run...





It's a 6 mile run...and did I mention that just today I got up to .50 miles on the treadmill...well I have 6 months to go...my sis says if I can run 3 miles I can do the run no problem I'm shootn for 4...Yikes...I'll keep you posted...

a prayer

Lord as I prepare my heart this morning for the corporate worship time that is ahead...I will bring my best to you...I pray that you be glorified in every house of worship this morning...that every Christ follower will see you more and every seeker will find you...let your anointing flow out through the leaders you have appointed to share your heart with the people you love...let every word of song that comes be touched with your power, your healing, your love...thank you in advance for meeting with us...thank you for being with me now...I love you...amen

I was just thinking...

Hmmm I haven't blogged in a long time...to be honest I just haven't felt like it...the Holidays were different but great! New Years was...interesting...and then we went to Walmart...that's a story with in its self...I've been sad...we just attended a funeral yesterday of a Great man...a man I don't think I realized until yesterday just how much he played a part in my life...his death was sudden and unexpected...the ripple affect of his life is simply amazing!!! Last night as I got home from a LONG day of driving and settled in to our cozy home in my Jammie's with a hot cup of tea...I couldn't help but think about his inspiring wife and how it's just beginning for her...living without her true love, her partner in this life...until it's her time to meet our precious Lord...my heart swells with emotion for her...so I'm praying for her every time I think of her...and I know our God will answer...