My Beautiful Mom

Back in the day, I thought this would be such a fun project to do with my sweet mom.  I thought that  we would get to write together and post our thoughts online.  Little did I know that God would bring a swift moving, rare neurological disease into our lives.  My mom is suffering from CBGD or CBD (Cortical-Basal Ganglionic Degeneration).  This disease was first noticed in 2010 and has a life expectancy of 6-8 years.  We are nearing the end for her and thus part of the reason I haven't been writing on this blog.  If you think of it, pray for my parents as they are coping with such a heart-wrenching disease without a cure.  Thanks.

**Update: Donna passed away on September 21, 2016 at the age of 67 years old. Both my dad and I, along with one of my mom's sisters, and our pastor were able to be at her side.  She is greatly missed.  I'm so thankful for Christ and the hope only He can give through faith in Him.

Psalm 5--Take Refuge in Your God

 

-->Where do you find refuge in your life? David sought refuge in God as he faced the uncertainty of life situations. Let's read Ps. 5 and find out how we can take refuge in our God as we journey through this life He has given us. Click here to view the study.

Psalm 4--Trusting God

In this Psalm, we find David desiring to trust God during his daily difficulties in spite of all the wickedness that is encroaching around him. Click here to get started on this week's study and find out what David chooses to dwell on and the three commands he follows to help him trust God.

Psalm 3--Facing Difficulties in Life

Imagine your own child rising up against you and desiring your demise.  How did David handle the situation and have such peace in his heart that he could lay down and sleep?  Click here to read the Psalm 3 study and find out.

Psalm 2-Jesus Will Reign

Here's to starting a new year!! Life has been going at a fast pace and is getting faster with each year that I get older.  Nothing ever slows down.  With that said...I am going to be more consistent with publishing to this blog each Monday morning.  There will be a new chapter of Psalms up for study throughout the week. This Psalm speaks of things that were fulfilled and have yet to be fulfilled in the future. It is beautiful how God's Word completely ties together, and we will see that as we search Old and New Testament Scriptures. Let's read about God's response to the nations of the world as they try to rise against Him.  Click here to begin your study for this week.  And if you have time, make sure to leave a comment as to what you learned about God this week.

Memorization Project

Since we learned in Psalm 1 that we are to meditate on the Word of God day and night, I thought a little project might help us to accomplish that goal.  Take a 3x5 card and write down either a verse from the section of Scripture you've been studying, a few main ideas that you're trying to keep in front of your mind. Then make this display board for your refrigerator or anywhere in your house to display your card and remind yourself to meditate. 

First you need some colored cardstock and another piece of patterned scrapbook paper.  You can add embellishments or whatever you'd like.  I didn't use the whole 12x12 green cardstock paper since that would be huge!  I cut my down to the size I wanted on my frig.  Then fit the patterned paper inside of the that.

I added a title with letter stickers that say, "Meditate day and night."

Finally take a 3x5 card and put photo corners on each of the 4 corners.  The photo corners I used were clear.  Then stick that to a coordinating piece of cardstock that is just slightly bigger then your 3x5 card and glue it to your page.  This way you'll be able to change out your verses as you memorize them.

Hang it on your frig or somewhere in your house and start meditating on God's Word today!!

Psalms 1-Lesson 1

 

Two Different Ways of Life

Since the fall of man in Genesis chapter three, the Bible has presented two ways of life. In Psalm 1, you will notice a stark contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Click here to discover these two different ways of life in the first chapter of Psalms. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section of this blog.