Happy New Year!

Happy 2009! We had a great New Year's Eve- we invited Josh, Jason, Amy, Max, Momma, Daddy, and PaPa over for an appetizer dinner (delicious). We all watched tv and enjoyed just being home with each other. Four of us had Iphones and we compared applications all night and played games. We stayed up late to watch that crazy guy jump his motorcycle to the top of a building and then off again. CRAZY!!!



Blessings,

New Year's Day

A new year and a new beginning. Do you have resolutions to fulfill? I have resolved to go completely digital with my scrapbooking and stay current!!! I am loving it so far! Our family ate lunch at Larry's (Scott's brother) house today. We ate grilled pork chops, peas, and collards. We had a great time! We hope this year will be the best ever for you and your family!!!

New Year's Eve

As I sit here reflecting on 2007, I wonder where the year went? I really think the older I get, the faster time passes. My devotion was really great today and a challenge to anyone willing to take it.

A Call to Radical Commitment

By Rick Warren

Today I am stepping across the line. I'm tired of waffling, and I'm finished with wavering. I've made my choice; the verdict is in; and my decision is irrevocable. I'm going God's way. There's no turning back now!

I will live the rest of my life serving God's purposes with God's people on God's planet for God's glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love, and communicate his Word.

Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living and a home awaiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying.

Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family.

Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over wealth, “we” over “me,” character over comfort, service over status, and people over possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what matters most, and I'll give it all I've got. I'll do the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ today.

I won't be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the devil. I'll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal, not the sidelines or those running by me.

When times get tough, and I get tired, I won't back up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I'll just keep moving forward by God's grace. I'm Spirit-led, purpose-driven and mission-focused, so I cannot be bought, I will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race.

I'm a trophy of God's amazing grace, so I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for everyday, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me.

To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I say: However, whenever, wherever, and whatever you ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes! Wherever you lead and whatever the cost, I'm ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyway.

Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes!

I want to be used by you in such a way, that on that final day I'll hear you say, "Well done, thou good and faithful one. Come on in, and let the eternal party begin!"

What does this mean?

Today, I affirm this commitment to God and submit to his plans and purposes for my life, no matter what it takes.

Happy Blessed 2008 to everyone!!!