God is.....

This is from my Bible study tonight. An amazing list of all God is by Priscilla Shirer:

God is...
the first and the last
the beginning and the end
the keeper of creation and the creator of all
the architect of the universe and the manager of all time-
always was, always is, always will be:
unmoved, unchanged, undefeated, and never undone.
He was bruised but brought healing;
he was pierced but eased pain;
he was persecuted but brought freedom;
he was dead but brings life;
he was risen to bring power
and he reigns to bring peace.
The world can't understand him;
armies can't defeat him;
schools can't explain him;
leaders, they can't ignore him;
Herod couldn't kill him;
Nero couldn't crush him;
the New Age cannot replace him;
and Oprah cannot explain him away.
He is life, he is love, he is longevity, he is the Lord!
He is goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and He is God!
He is Holy and righteous and powerful and pure.
His ways are right;
His word eternal;
His will unchanging and his mind is on us.
He is our Savior, our guide, our peace, our joy, our comfort, and our Lord,
And he rules our lives.
We serve him because his bond is love,
his yoke is easy,
his burden is light,
and his goal for us is abundant life.
We follow him because he is the wisdom of the wise,
power of the powerful,
the Ancient of Days,
the ruler of rulers,
the leader of all leaders,
and his goal is a relationship with us.
He'll never leave you,
never forsake you,
never mislead you,
never forget you,
never overlook you,
and never cancel your appointment in his appointment book.
When you fall he'll lift you up,
when you fail he'll forgive you.
when you are weak he is strong;
when you're lost he's your way;
when you're afraid, he's your courage;
when you stumble, he will steady you;
when you're hurt, he's going to heal you;
when you're broken, he will mend you;
when you're blind he will lead you;
when you're hungry he will feed you;
when you face trials He's with you;
when you face persecution, he shields you;
when you face problems, he comforts you;
when you face loss, he will provide for you;
and when we face death, he will carry us all home to meet him.
He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time and in every way.
He is your God, and that is who you belong to!
 

Kathy's Birthday

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Sep 7, '09 09:00a

Happy Birthday my friend! I hope today is wonderful for you!

I've Come to Realize...

I haven't done one of these in awhile... ok, I haven't posted anything for awhile. My muse is silent. Anyway, have fun with this one!

1. I've come to realize that my chest-size ... doesn't matter.

2. I've come to realize that my job ...is awesome!

3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving ... I daydream. Driving is boring. And I try not to talk on the phone or text!

4. I've come to realize that I need ...nothing but God... but I want a lot!

5. I've come to realize that I have lost ... the freedom that youth brought to just pick up and go somewhere.

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when ... I have a free night with nowhere to go, but when I need to go somewhere one night, it isn't free.

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk ...I don't know how I got that way!

8. I've come to realize that money ...isn't everything, but it buys a lot.

9. I've come to realize that certain people ... mean a lot to me- like my friends here!

10. I've come to realize that I'll always... have to fight being an enabler.

11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s) ... may be smarter than me, but that isn't necessarily a good thing.  

12. I've come to realize that my mom ... is way totally awesome and I'm lucky to have her for a mom and a friend.

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone ...is permanently attached to me. I'm addicted to it.

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning... Savannah had crawled into bed with me at some point- and I wonder if this is the last time she'll need her mommy like that.

15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...I didn't take my allergy pill. I'm all stuffy this morning.

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking... I have other things I should be doing besides filling this out!

17. I've come to realize that my dad...still shapes who I am, even though he died 25 years ago.

18. I've come to realize that when I get on Multiply... I lose track of time!

19. I've come to realize that today...I really want to get some landscaping done.

20. I've come to realize that tonight...I have no plans.. and that feels good.

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...I get to spend some time with Scott- our schedules have been so crazy that I haven't see him all week.

22. I've come to realize that I really want to...get back on an exercise program, eat right, and lose this last 20 lbs.

23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to re-post this is...probably Kat.

24. I've come to realize that life... is too short to live it grumpy, or sad, or mad. I want to live life happy.

25. I've come to realize that this weekend... may not be much of a holiday, but that extra day off sure is nice.

26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset... is classical.

27. I've come to realize that my friends... are important to me.

28. I've come to realize that this year... is going to be different with the boy at college. I'm already missing that extra taxi driver!

29. I've come to realize that my ex... is never going to pay his child support, and there really isn't that much the courts can do about it. So I'm rich on paper, but will never see a dime of it.

30. I've come to realize that maybe I should... think more about my future and what I want to do when the girl goes to college. I'm going to have a lot of free time!

31. I've come to realize that I love... everyone.

32. I've come to realize that I don't understand... the liberal agenda. What happened to working hard for what you have?

33. I've come to realize my past... is in the past and dwelling on it won't change it.

34. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...of nothing. God is with me and together, He and I can face anything.

35. I've come to realize that my life... is pretty good!

Photo Album 2009-09-04

I'm in the mountains this weekend at an ARE workshop. Only have spotty cell phone service, so I won't be able to answer much!

Is this bad? I'm so excited- they're issuing a warrant for the arrest of my ex for non-payment of child support. He's over $20,000 behind.

Best Chicken Salad Ever!

Description:
I'm going to try this tonight- might make a sandwich or just eat it out of the bowl!

Ingredients:
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4c sour cream
1 T sugar
1 t lemon rind (zest)
1/2 t ginger
1/4 t salt
2 c chopped, cooked chicken
1 c grapes, halved
1 c celery, chopped
1/4 c toasted sliced almonds

Directions:
Mix together first 7 ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate.