…Journal… November 4, 2009 This morning I woke up early and heading out into the cool morning to take a walk down our Lane. I have a lot of things on my heart today and for me this is my favorite place to have a long talk with the Lord. Usually I am trailed by a few curious cats, but as I wanted no distractions this morning, I filled their feed pans before I left the porch. J  Today marks the day that I was brought into the world by 2 very loving parents. I thought about what that day must have been like for them, bringing a new life into this world, and all the hope and plans they might have foreseen for me. I have not yet had the experience of being a parent, but I imagine that is it a fulfilling and wonderful thing to be blessed with a little life that God is entrusting to your care and guidance on this earth! I thought about what those hopes were and whether or not they would have been proud if they could’ve have seen all those years ago, who I am today. I do not consider myself to have achieved much or be of any special talent or worth. But knowing my parents, I can guess that they would be proud to know that I am following the way of Christ and that I have an earnest desire to serve Him. I know, as my Mother has related the stories to me herself, that she and my father spent much time in prayer that I might know Christ and love Him as they did. I am forever thankful to have been blessed with a family that understood this was most important. Not that I would be a doctor, or president or any other “great” earthly person of wealth or prestige , but a child of God and a servant of He who died for me so long ago.  And as I walked, my thoughts turned to what God’s plans were for me on that day. He certainly knew just what I would be today, the mistakes and failures, the triumphs and the victories. Oh, how many things I look back on with sorrow at my lack of wisdom, faith, and obedience! I know that it is those moments that make me try harder every day. It is all those times that I failed, and He had to pick me back up, that make me want to do better and follow each command He gives with all of my heart. What mercy and grace He has shown me daily for the past 23 years!! What a testament to the faithfulness of Christ that He is still with me after all of my failures and mistakes! Thank you Father for those mercies!  My earnest prayer as I walked this morning was that this 23rd year might be a year of fewer failures. A year that both He and I could look back on and know that I tried my hardest always to remember to obey, serve and trust Him in all things. That I might use this next year of my life to grow stronger spiritually and walk ever closer to His Will for me.  He knows all the hopes that I hold in my own heart and dreams I have. But if I cling to Him and delight myself in Him, I know that my life will be fulfilled and full of joy no matter what comes my way.  "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass”                                                                                             (Psalm 37:4,5)    ~Sarah ~

Error does not become Truth because it is widely accepted ;  Truth does not become error, even when it stands alone!

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Tatting Tatting is an extremely old craft that started as the method of making fishing nets. Over the centuries it was developed into a beautiful art for making lace! I recently began learning the stitches for Needle tatting (tatting can also be done with a shuttle) and I quickly found it to be something I enjoy! There are lots of websites with instructions and patterns. You just need a tatting needle and some tatting thread (also sold as crochet thread) and you’re ready to go! Here are so great online Resources to learn Tatting! Handy Hands Tatting      Free Tatting Patterns! More Free Patterns!       Free Instructional Video Hobby Lobby is a good store for finding tatting supplies including thread, needles, shuttles books and patterns! Walmart also carries the crochet thread which can be used for tatting.

Job/Work: I am currently working as a Nanny (Darrius-4 & Evan-2). In the Word: I am currently studying the book of Romans Crafty Pursuits: Sewing, Knitting, Dipping Candles and Making Bonnets My newest pursuit is Tatting (lace-making). I am finding great joy in tackling this interesting art! My favorite things to do: I love taking long walks when it’s cool outside, or sitting on the porch and watching the kitties play. When my sister Haley gets her guitar and I get my Mandolin, both worship and laughter abound. Just being with my family, sharing good fellowship and feeling surrounded by God’s love is enough for me…

Sarah Lewis | Create Your Badge

Spiritual Journal

ON Saturday of last week my sister Erin and I had to run in to Lowe’s to grab some items needed for a project we were trying to get finished. While we were there we ran into some dear friends of our family that we haven’t seen a while. We chatted excitedly for a few minutes about what everyone was up and how much we had missed each other. Before we parted to go our separate ways Mr. P—shared with us a scripture that the Lord has been using to minister to him. 1 Peter 4:12-13 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings…..” These words have stayed with me all week. Think it not strange……. Why do I feel so surprised when I or my family is attacked, out of the Blue, by those who would let Satan use them? Have I not completely surrender my live to God? If so, then why am I hurt by it? It is only the selfishness of my flesh that says it is not fair. Christ certainly suffered enough for me. Lies, betrayal, torture and death did not shake him. He was completely clear about the fact that we WOULD suffer for our choice by Satan’s hand. Why, then, do I allow myself the privileged of feeling mistreated? And, moreover, if I am hurt so much by lies and verbal slander, how can I ever expect to withstand the “fiery trials” which are yet to try me? The scripture is clear that far worse than this is in store for the Christians in the latter days (which I full believe is in view)! No, I knew it was coming! He already told me! I must simply rejoice that He counts me worthy enough to suffer for His name! And what small suffering this is when I think of it. Lord, forgive me for again falling short and letting my Self have control. I thank you for using these small trials to teach me of my own weakness and help me to be strengthened by them, that I might withstand what is to come that I might be one day counted among the righteous!                                                            October 15, 2009

-Make Your Own- Toothpaste ·         2 TBSP Baking Soda ·         1 tsp Salt ·         3 Drop Oil (peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, or sweet orange) ·         1 TBSP Water Mix it all together and store it in a small jar with a lid. Use a spoon to scoop the paste and put it on the brush.