Galveston & Kids Vision Ministries

Back at the end of July I had a week off of work since Stevie went to camp. So I took my two younger sisters and we went to Galveston for a one night vacation.

When we first got down there we went to La King Confectionery. A candy and ice cream shop. They make taffy with an old taffy machine.

Next we went to the Bishop's Palace which is an old historic home in Galveston. We went to an old time photography place got dressed up in Victorian dresses. That was really fun. Then we checked into our room for the night. Got a bite to eat then later that night we went walking on the beach. Beth and Joy went to Pleasure Pier to ride a few rides. The next morning after sleeping in and getting a bite to eat we went to Moody Mansion another historic house. We packed our bags and headed home. So glad I have sisters to have fun with!

That same week August 2-4 I taught for Kids Vision Ministries at the home school conference in The Woodlands,TX. Thursday was training then Friday and Saturday all day I taught a group of 13 kids. Which wasn't really a lot. Some groups had over 17 kids. It was a lot of fun but also a lot of work. It took a day or two to recover from that weekend. The theme of the kids conference was the armor of the Lord. I have taught on the armor before so teaching was ok. Had some great kids on my team. I had a Hannah on my team she was so cute.

4th of July

Since this past Wednesday was the 4th of July I want to say how thankful I am for the freedom we have in America but most of all I am thankful for our freedom in Christ which is everlasting. With Christ we are free from sin since Jesus paid the price for our salvation. Salvation is free to us since Jesus took the penalty for our sins. I could never thank Jesus enough for giving me the freedom that He gave me. Jesus is coming back soon and I can't wait to see him face to face.

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

I was able to be home with my family for the 4th and I didn't have to work. My Aunt Helen from Missouri was here visiting. Beth and I made a big breakfast for every one.

I am thankful for all my sisters. Beth is the one who likes to cook in our family. So with her around we seem to always have food. Whether it be something sweet or a very good meal. She made lunch on the 4th which was these shish kabobs.

Joy, Beth and I went down town Houston. We ate supper, listened to the Houston Symphony and watched fireworks. It turned out to be a wonderful day.

Taking Jesus' Yoke

Mat 11:28- 30 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

The third Sunday of every month I participate with the Nursing home ministry our church has. We mainly just sing and talk with who ever shows up and one of the men will give a little talk. So I was on the way to the nursing home listening to Alistair Begg on KHCB radio and he was was talking about taking Jesus' yoke and resting in Him. Finding peace and strength in Jesus. Giving our cares to him. Then the man who spoke at the nursing home spoke on the same thing and used the same verses. It was so amazing to hear them both the same day. Almost like God telling me take his yoke and rest in him. We might get caught up in our lives and don't take the time to rest in God. So as you go through your day step back and be still. Find the peace of God and take his yoke.

My sisters are graduating! Joy, my baby sister is graduating high school and Beth is graduating from Houston Baptist University. I blink and they are grown.
Joy and Beth has become wonderful sweet ladies. I am so proud of both of them. We have so many great memories of growing up together. We laughed, cried and then laughed some more. my prayer to my sisters.

Eph. 3:14-21

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

May be able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen

God's love should want to make us sing! To proclaim his love from the house tops and to tell every one we know what the Lord has done for us. Those around us see Christ in us by his love that shines through us. Love God Love others! "Love one another because Christ first loved us and gave himself for us."

Your love is amazing, steady and unchanging
Your love is a mountain, firm beneath my feet
Your love is a mystery, how You gently lift me
When I am surrounded, Your love carries me

Chorus
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Your love makes me sing

v2
Your love is surprising, I can feel it rising
All the joy that's growing deep inside of me
Every time I see You, all Your goodness shines through
And I can feel this God song, rising up in me

"It needs time to grow into Jesus the Vine; do not expect to abide in Him unless you will give Him that time... Com my brethren, and let us day by day set ourselves at his feet, and meditate on this word of his, with an eye fixed on Him alone. Let us set ourselves in quiet trust before Him, waiting to hear His holy voice-the still small voice that is mightier than the storm the rends the rocks= breathing its quickening spirit within us, as he speaks; "Abide in Me." Andrew Murray

‎"The Scriptures were given not to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives.
D. L Moody

This is a beautiful day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.
The weather right now is awesome. Been getting rain off and on. Looks like spring is trying to start. I have been counting my blessing lately.
There are just so many to count.

1. very breath

2. awesome job

3. eyes to see God's amazing world

4. Salvation

5. God's word the Bible

6. A wonderful Church

7. Being able to bless others in so many ways.