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Oswald Chambers is one of the most Christ-like evangelist of the twentieth centurty. His book: My Utmost for His Highest is one of the most renowned in the world. This man is inspirational, as he directs you to look to God, seek His will, and live a life of radical, loving obedience. I got the book, but was so moved by the daily devotionals, was not able to read through it in the 2 months I had it from the library. I have found that is online, with each day's devotional updated and available for that day. It is now one of my home pages. I highly recommend it as the one supplement to reading the Bible every day, if you only have time for one.

Here's the link: http://www.rbc.org/utmost/index.php

Just for an example, here is part of today's reading: "The reason many of us stop praying and become hard toward God is that we only have an emotional interest in prayer. It sounds good to say that we pray, and we read books on prayer which tell us that prayer is beneficial— that our minds are quieted and our souls are uplifted when we pray. But Isaiah implied in this verse that God is amazed at such thoughts about prayer.
Worship and intercession must go together; one is impossible without the other. Intercession means raising ourselves up to the point of getting the mind of Christ regarding the person for whom we are praying (see Philippians 2:5 )."

We were talking about worship, prayer, and praise today in Bible study. It's amazing how God brought this together for me today. He is good. He is worthy. He is love. May your days be filled with Him.

Angel Food

Have you heard about Angel Food Ministries? It's a great program sweeping the nation. You are able to order food in advance for less than half the price. I've missed a couple months, but the first time we ordered, my husband said about a month later, "Is this still food from that thing?" Yes, yes it was! For $30 you get approximately $65 worth of food. We figured that you get about $30 worth of meat, and the starches, fruits, and veggies you get with it are bonus. Don't think because it's inexpensive that it's not good - the steaks we got were the best we'd had in a long time. We've probably paid $20 just to get steaks that good.

The best part about Angel Food, is that anyone can participate. "There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. The food relief program is open to one and all. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes of Angel Food by placing an order with a local Angel Food host site." All you do is order before the monthly deadline and pick up your box(s) on the designated date. Can't make it on the delivery date? Work out with someone to pick it up for you. It's totally worth it!

April's deadline (for VA and several other states, see their website - www.angelfoodministries.com for other localities) is the 13th. You pick up the food on the 17th. This month's menu is:

1.5 lbs NY Strip Steak
1.5 lbs Pork Chops
28 oz. Salisbury Steak & gravy entree
1 lb ground beef
1.5 lbs fully cooked breaded chicken breast chunks
1 lb smoked turkey & pork sausage
1 lb frozen carrots
1 lb frozen corn
1 lb fresh cut green beans
1 lb rice
1 lb pasta
25 oz marinara
3 lbs potatoes
dozen eggs (always)
32 oz. 2 % milk (always)
dessert item (always)

Where else can you get all that for $30? It's a great deal, even to only supplement your grocery bill. Know someone in need? It's an inexpensive way to help someone else out with needed groceries.

So, check out their site (find a local site at: https://www.angelfoodministries.com/hosts.asp), order a box, or two, order a box for someone else, and/or find out more about getting a local host site near you!

Mom!

I am a parent, a teacher, a finance manager, a personal shopper, a referee, a nanny, a nurse, a handy man, a maid, security, and a comforter. I don't get holiday, sick pay, or a day off, I work through the day and some of the night, I am under paid and over worked now tell me that YOUR job is harder then mine. Hooray for MOM! It's the BEST job in the world! I wouldn't trade it for anything!

Back to the Duggars

So, it's been a little over a week since we've began implementing some tips from the Duggars (20 and Counting.) My husband was very skeptical about the rings with chore cards on them. "Who's going to get excited about that?" he wanted to know. Oh, ye of little faith in childhood enthusiasm, I told him.

A week into it, they are still doing well with the cards. The 7 & 5 year olds more so than the 2 year old, but that's to be expected. I do have to continue managing. "Did you finish all your cards?" I ask. "What about this one?" "No, just because we started out of order doesn't mean you get to skip brushing your teeth and hair." They are all still young, after all.

I'd give the chore cards on rings four stars, though. They are a great help to a busy mom.

Also getting four stars is the buddy system. While all of my children get along most of the time and bicker on occasion, they are thriving in their buddy assignments. For some reason, saying, "go help your little buddy," gets a much more enthusiastic response than, "get your sister's shoes on, please." Again, much of how well it goes is how good a manager I'm being - some days better than others.

Third to get four stars: the memory verses on the character trait that we're learning. They each do well, based on their maturity. We have been reviewing them about three times a week. But, they also give me a foundation to return to when someone's complaining about helping out. I take it back to God, back to His commands, and it's not Mommy being bossy anymore.

Since we have almost a week left in the month, I think I'll add another verse to our learning about serving. Matthew 20:28 says, "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." If Jesus is the perfect example and ideal we are to strive for ("For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." Romans 8:29), then I want to examine His life, and teach my children to do likewise, in order to know God's "perfect and pleasing will" in my life.

This is my goal every day, and I fail every day. But with people like the Duggars being willing to share their journey in trusting in God, I am more encouraged to continue to strive for the best God has for me.

Fun Question

Do your children ever ask you fun questions like:

"Mommy, why did God make boys and girls different?"

"Ummm....so we could help each other out and do things the other one can't do."

If my hubby had been in the room: "So we could pee standing up and outside!"

"Mommy, are boys and girls born different ways?"

"No. No, they're not. Are you hungry? Can I get you a drink? Don't you want to go play?"


What 'fun' questions do your precious little ones come up with?

Do you love

your hubby?

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