An Epiphany!

I have been reading!!! Yeah Yeah, you knew that. Anyways the series I have been reading has given me a glimpse into some things I have thought but never knew how to say. I guess thats why I am so into these books. Anyways, my point is that through out this series, I have found ways to search the bible for what I am looking for. I felt really at peace with what I have found and am very greatful for the privalege to experience true peace at times when the story goes to refrence about God's peace. Its like I was feeling his presence too. So, last Sunday I was sitting at church and our pastor gave his scripture and so I grabbed my Bible and highlighter and followed along. Much to my surprise, he began to read and it hit me like a ton of lead. This is what I have never found in God's word. I have always believed this saying but never knew where to find it in the bible. The saying is this "Sometimes, the worst sinner makes the best Christan". I have believed that only through wittnessing it personally. I look at it as God's way of being "real" to me. Id like to sare that scripture with you.
St. Luke Ch 7 vs.41-43 " There was a certian creditor which had two debtors: the one owed him five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most..."
So there I am wondering how one person can live all their life believing in God and playing the part of being a good christian, who is always the first to judge, be unforgiving and stir strife between other christans, and here it is in black and white and red. Its Jesus talking and showing us that the ones who have sinned more are the one who are more greatful for having been forgiven.
Now by no means am I saying that we should all give ourselves a trip "around the block", just maybe we should try to consider the next time you see your sister or brother in Christ struggling, we should tell God on them instead of telling others or maybe we should extend grace to them insted of standing and talking about them and if we see our church family breaking down try to stand in the gaps and make a hedge of protection for them. This all comes with having a relationship with Christ. We all know a realtionship is two sided and sometimes we have to talk to Him and tell Him about our struggles... and sometimes we have to listen to what He is telling us. I just had to share this with all the people I care for. I hope it touches and teaches you all just as it did me.

My life! (this month)

So yes I have been reading alot and...Soccer, Girl Scouts, Bible Study, mom, wife...ect. As for soccer, we have a child on our team that I am certian will one day be payed to play. That leaves us with a very exciting winning streak. Now, just so you all know, I think there is very little(outside of being unruly) that could make me think any less than that my child is the very BEST! However, she is not the child on our team who will one day be a pro soccer player. I have had to accept that she is not the only kid on earth who can do well and that by only encouraging her to try her best will I fully make her reach her highest standards. The kid I am referiing to is a great kid and though I am totally stoked to see such tallent, I am equally proud that my child is just as good at being a team player and allowing herself to help this player out on the field. Whether it be to defend the other goal or pass the ball because she is sure he can put it in it.
Girl Scouts!!! wow thats somthing else all together. I originally started GS to spend quality, constructive time with Shy and her friends all while she learns some very important qualities about being a female and a friend. What it has become is me having to push her away most of the time to get finished with the technicalities of being the "Leader". So, Im not sure if or how GS will play a part in our future. Its been a long troop year and at this point I am looking forward to it being done.
READING!!!! This has become my very passion. I am so new still at this and I am still learning to prioritize correctly but I am so sucked into the books I am reading that I dont really even care about doing the other things that used to tie up my time. For instance: I havent see one full episode of "HouseMD, Grey's Anatomy", or anything els in so long, Im not even sure whats going on. Even the www. I havent been on more than 3 times a week in a few months. Thats fine with me though. I am learning so much about the things that make up my world: God, Family, friends ect. I wanted to actually look up the little pictures of the books I have read and post them on here but, I am to a really good part in my newest series of books that I just dont have time! IRONIC HUH? All this is thanks to my bff who has read a book a week since before she was 10. Thanks Kathy, really!
Amy

My Life!

Well, I have been puring myself into books. So far the ones I have read are by only three authors and they are so good. I feel like reading is helping me learn more about the bible. Each book has had lessons or scripture in them and it truly does help. I have read "the dead dont dance" and "Maggie" from Charles Martin. THease are good books that teach you about God's love and how He can make it all right if you give Him a chance. I also have been into Francine Rivers becasue she has written books that parallel books of the bible. GREAT BOOKS!!! My next new find is Karen Kingsbury. Her books are life changeing books. Once you have read one of her books then you cannot say you havent seen a change either in yourself or seen someone differently. I have heard lots of people say that they are life changing books and now I know for my self that this is true. I just finished the 911 series and I would suggest it to anyone. This too is why I havent been blogging as much. Now I must get back to reading. I got three good books to keep me busy all weekend long.


In the past several weeks we had our Girl Scout Daddy/daughter dance. This is a picture of my dad and my daughter. Her daddy had to work but that was totally fine with my dad. THey had a blast and shared so many wonderful memories.