HIPMAMA

When we are born again, the Holy Spirit begins to work His new creation in us, and there will come a time when there is nothing remaining of the old life. Our old gloomy outlook disappears, as does our old attitude toward things, and “all things are of God” (2 Corinthians 5:18 ). How are we going to get a life that has no lust, no self-interest, and is not sensitive to the ridicule of others? How will we have the type of love that “is kind . . . is not provoked, [and] thinks no evil”? ( 1 Corinthians 13:4-5  ). The only way is by allowing nothing of the old life to remain, and by having only simple, perfect trust in God— such a trust that we no longer want God’s blessings, but only want God Himself. Have we come to the point where God can withdraw His blessings from us without our trust in Him being affected? Once we truly see God at work, we will never be concerned again about the things that happen, because we are actually trusting in our Father in heaven, whom the world cannot see.

it has been really busy lately and i am wiped a bit.

but life is going along really well.

everyone is healthy and happy. life is good.

fed started a men’s league basketball team, with a few guys from church.

the boys start upward basketball soon too.

gonna get busy with practices and games soon. should be fun!

not too much in the way of plans this weekend. i have a  fun and relaxing moms night out planned for saturday night which will be a blast!

the NAU theater season has started!!! the first play was really fun and funny and also interesting.

i liked it. next one the second week of november.

fed’s birthday is coming up. gotta figure out what we are doing for that!

well, hope you all have a nice weekend.

love to you,

c

below is a picture of our pastor presenting fed with his sword during the commissioning service. The sword represents the Word of God. There were a total of 12 guys that got commissioned October 7th. What does it mean to be commissioned? Well it comes from II Tim 2:2 – “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

A commission is an authorization and command to act in a prescribed manner and to perform prescribed acts. It is a charge giving authority to act for, or in behalf of or in place of another. Please visit Lamb of Gob Bible Church website. There are links to listen online every Sunday, and also a link to our Faithful Men Ministries retreat we had October 5-7th.

On the 7th day of October, 2007, you are hereby commissioned to make disciples of all men according to the standard set for by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You are now entrusted with the message and ministry of taking the gospel to the men of this generation, around the world. You are to declare the standard for men that “manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous.”

i am so proud of fed. he has turned into an amazing man of God and a great father and husband because of that.

my week has been insane and busy and i am so tired but it is over now, thankfully!

mellow weekend ahead.

love to you all,

c

hello everyone! hope all is well in your part of the world.

all is WONDERFUL here. God is really moving in our lives. by being obedient He is blessing us.

this weekend started off friday with a  mellow and fun day for me. my friend deb and i did all our running around errands together. that was fun. i got a a pair of cute stacked flippies from walmart(YUCK) for $1.50!!!! deb had to get diapers at walmart, that’s why i went there. i got household stuff at the dollar tree( my FAVE!) and also replenished the treasure box.

fed took the day off and went golfing in williams with about 30 other guys from church. then they had the first session for the men’s retreat.

today he is all day at church and the kids and i are having PJ day!!!!!

tomorrow is fed’s commissioning. i am beside myself with excitement! i am so very proud of him. God has grown him so much. i can’t wait to see what is in store for fed.

after church we have a lunch with the cislos. i am bringing cheesecake and cupcakes!!

ok more soon,

love, me!