Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Focusing North

We need to start focusing North... Up... to Heaven! That is where our answers are. Nothing in or of the world will satisfy everyone, at the same time, for all time. Jesus is completely satisfying and for "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:3). In Christ alone, we are made whole. Heaven is where there will be no compromise for the laws are already in place. The answers are in the Bible, we just have to open it. Wondering if what's going on in the world, choices in your life, the new (earthly) law that just passed or people trying to convince you of something is right or wrong? Open your BIBLE start reading, visit the Christian store and pick a Biblical based (that is very important) devotional or study guide on the topic in question, and PRAY! We as Christians can not compromise with the world or the people in it that are not following Christ, we are to stand out and stand firm on what God says even if it causes us to lose our everything... our job, friends, family, and even our life! 

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:2

And just because I am a big Jeremy Camp fan... I picked this one because there are no images, words, etc to distract so if you would just take about 4 minutes, close your eyes, and listen!


Monday, August 5, 2013

Remembering Gracen

Its August, which means that's the month we got pregnant with our second child, Gracen Hoshell, in 2011. Gracen has been weighing on my heart lately... probably because 1) the reason I just stated and 2) my "baby" is starting Preschool next week.  I saw these post this week so thought I would share. Its amazing how God places these in front of you when you need it. I am not alone, there are many who have lost babies at every stage in life. I WILL see my baby one day and if I had to choose here for a short while or there for ETERNITY I would have to say God did exactly what was best. I will just love extra hard on my Aiden for now! That boy has my heart and I love him more than words can say but Gracen also has a special place in my heart as well. Life is a life no matter how small, God created us all. 



 My Dear Mother:

I did not die young.
I lived my span of life
Within your body
And within your love.
There are many
Who have lived long lives
And have not been loved as me.
If you would honor me
Then speak my name
And number me among your family.
If you would honor me
Then strive to live in love
For, in this love, I live.
Never ever doubt
That we will meet again.
Until that happy day
I will grow with God
And wait for you.

--Author Unknown