Manna Milling Moms

Ahhh ... Rain

Something much needed in our part of the country.  Temps in the upper 60*'s ... how delightful!  Autumn is here.  Oh, but don't be fooled.  It will bounce around in the 70*'s & 80*'s for the next month or so.  Today's 60*'s is just a tease. 

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I need to get into my flower beds to rake out the old wood chips & take up the tattered anti-weed mesh.  It's on my To Do List ... just been waiting for the cooler temps to get here.  Now the ragweed pollen count is so high ... tissues and the inhaler are my best friends.    So, I need to be careful.  I'm hoping we get enough rain today to bring the pollen count down so maybe tomorrow I can get into the flower beds.

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Last evening, we did a Library run.   I had to get some paperwork notarized for the WAH program.     Today, we will head to Kim's house to use her fax machine.  I have to fax and mail this paperwork.  Then, hopefully, I can start training next week. 

I'd better get going.  

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1 

Movin' Right Along...

Had an email from the WAH company with a link to the hiring forms I need to fill out and email back to them.  3 of them require other things, such as a Notary, a voided check for direct deposit, and a State Tax form filled out and signed ... all to be faxed and mailed to them.  I hope to get to the Library this evening for the Notary.  Then, I can fax and mail these forms tomorrow.  As soon as they get them, they will schedule my training.   It is paid training, too.    I hope they schedule real soon...like next week.    Could sure use the $$.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

A Blessed Weekend!

Good Monday morning!  I am so excited to tell you about my weekend.  But first, go get your coffe / tea / hot cocoa and get comfortable...this is going to be a long one. 

I posted last week about my looking into a part-time WAH program.  So the story goes...

Ya'll know I provide childcare to Little A (a reliable income every week) and Baby R (unfortunately, not so reliable) .  I lost my BIG housecleaning job due to the economic slow-down and have not found anything to replace the full amount of that loss in income.  I do clean other houses, but it still does not match the loss.  And I haven't had any calls for childcare.  My advertising signs are forever being destroyed.  N, my 13yo dd tells me, "Momma, maybe God has something else for you!"  Ok, I can accept that, but I'm at the point where, what comes in and what needs to go out aren't matching up.  So, these past few months I've come up short.  I do thank God for providing and using other people to bless us in our time of need.  I'm tired of being needy! 

So, anyway...last weekend, Kim told me about this WAH program she looked in to.  Last Saturday, I filled-out the online application, prayed "Thy will be done"  and left it at that.     Not even an hour later, I had an email from the company requesting a voice sample, which I did on Monday.  On Tuesday, they emailed again, wanting a phone interview.   (Oh, this WAH program requires DSL internet, so I signed up.  I've always used Dial-up because it is less expensive)         I use the landline only for internet service and use my cellphone as my primary phone.  But, the WAH company insisted they call me on my home phone...so I plugged in a phone.  On Wednesday, something told me to check the phone.  3 phones and all the wall jacks later, I find that the ringer does not work.  I used my cell phone, called my home #...I can hear it ring and can answer and hear it, but it does not ring in the house.  I call Kim and have a meltdown  .  She says to call the phone company.  So, I call for service repair and am told the problem will be fixed by Saturday.  A tech shows up at my house on Thursday, but can not fix it.   He tells me he'll have to send someone else first thing Friday morning.  By Saturday,  I have not seen nor heard from the *someone else* and the phone is still not working.  I also receive, in Saturday's mail, a letter stating they have denied my request for DSL due to a credit reporting issue.  (Excuse me, but my credit happens to be in the GOOD-EXCELLENT range)  Another meltdown  .  So, I call the phone company again...explained the sitiuations...very aggrivated...I had to apologize to the CS Rep for being aggrivated/frustrated at him.  Anyway,  he looked up all the info...says he does not know why that letter was sent as he can see I do have excellent credit.  Asks if I have been able to use the DSL.  "No sir, I have not even hooked it up yet."  (remember...I am electronically and technologically challenged!  My BIL was going to hook it up this weekend)  The CS Rep asks me to hold while he checks on some things.  A few minutes later, he comes back and tells me, "I do apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced.  If it is ok with you, I will have a Tech out there tomorrow (Sunday) between 1pm and 5pm to hook up the DSL for you (would have cost me $100 for him to do this) and repair the phone problem.  You will not be charged for any of this and I am giving you a free month of service for the inconvenience."        Sunday (yesterday) right around 1pm ... the Tech arrives.  He hooks up the DSL and fixes the phone line, which took all of maybe 30 minutes.    4 hours later, the phone rings.  It is the WAH company calling for my phone interview.  After a 10 minute conversation ( mostly 1 sided on her part...verifying info and giving me more info), she tell me I'm hired! 

I KNOW God will take care of me ... so why do I stress-out and *meltdown* when things get too overwhelming!  Maybe it's because I'm human...and sometimes my human thinking over-rides my spiritual knowing.   Yes, there are times, like these, when I wish He would make life alittle easier by writing it on the wall ... **Ok, Jill, You will get this job, but there will be some hurdels to get over.  Please , don't meltdown, just trust in Me completely!**

So in the mean time, my sister and BIL came over and put in a much larger capacity hard drive in my computer.  A friend is supposed to come Friday evening and do some maintenance on this machine so it works efficiently. ( It has 8 years of STUFF in it).  And I will ready my life for a new schedule...childcare during the day and WAH program in the evening and weekends...a few hours each day. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

It's a beautiful morning!

I am so privleged and blessed to witness such a pretty sunrise!

I don't ever want to take for granted - my sight, my hearing, etc...     To hear the birds and cicada's singing, to see the sunrise and sunset and all the wonderful colors that God has splashed all around us.   It is truely beautiful.

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Little A is here and still sleeping.  Baby R will be here later this morning.     Even though the ragweed is a major offender to my athsma and allergies, I still plan to take the little ones outside.  It is to be in the low 70*'s ... a beautiful Autumn day.  I just keep the tissues and inhaler close by.  There are times I feel like I've a cotton patch in my lungs.  My PFM tells me I am in the *caution zone* averaging 350 +/- .

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I am still in process of the WAH program, waiting for my *interview* this week or next. 

Gonna go get breakfast started.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

The Weekend...

No gas to be found in our area.  Yesterday I stopped at the only station that still had gas.  I was next in line, but as the guy in front of me was pumping gas into a gas can, all pumps shut down...OUT OF GAS!  My BIL had a gallon in a can, so he poured it into my tank...I was running on fumes.  I know a lot of people are hoping the tankers make some deliveries real soon.

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No luck in any other childcare or housecleaning jobs, so I've applied for a WAH position, with what seems to be a reputable company.  It is telephone and data entry work, something I've had plenty of experience with in the past.  I can do this in the evenings and /or weekends for a few hours a day and still keep Little A and Baby R during the weekdays.  I am hoping this will give me enough $$ that I can eventually give up the house cleaning jobs.

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The part for my dryer came in...So, my BIL fixed it, put it back together and I've been able to do laundry today.

I need to bake some bread.

I am working on some of N's Lesson Plans, too.

It's been a busy day!

Hope ya'll enjoy the rest of your day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.  Psalms 23:1

I'm Just Plum Tuckered!

It all started with the Maltipoo not sleeping lastnight.  I've been awake since 3:15am.  Then, when Little A woke up, he was miserable.      He had a few good moments throughout the day, but for the most part...just miserable.  Nothing made him happy.  He didn't even want to stay outside to play.       He wanted to go back inside and for me to hold him.  Oh, and I was not to sit down, either.  I had to walk around.  My poor aching back.

At 18 months, he is not able to tell me what is bothering him.  No fever.  No obvious signs of sickness.  I feel so bad not knowing what was bothering him.    I hope he does better thru the weekend.  It's his Mommy and Daddy's anniversary.  He is staying with his Nana and Pawpaw while Mommy and Daddy go on a little Get-Away.

N, my 13 y o dd, has started her Holiday gift making.  She makes candles, soaps and lotions.  So she is sitting behind me at her craft table, busy as a bee.  It's a hobby she'd love to get going into a little business. 

Baby R will be here tomorrow.  He is 10 months old now.  He is into everything!!!  I sure do need a good night's rest.

Hope ya'll have a great evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Wednesday...

It has been such a beautiful day ... Sunny, breezy and in the 70's.  We spent most of the day outdoors.  Little A played and N did her schoolwork.

This morning, I baked: Bread, Cinnamon rolled bread, Laura's Applesauce Cake ( a recipe posted previously) and ... Laura's Gingerbread ...Oh, how yummy on a chilly evening with a cup of cocoa.     Yes, Autumn is here!  

I need to get pumpkin so I can make Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Pie.

Supper should be just about done cooking.

Hope ya'll enjoy the rest of your day and evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Laura's Gingerbread (L I W)

Preheat oven to 350*

1 C Brown Sugar

1/2 C Shortening (I use butter)

1 C Molasses

2 t Baking Soda

1 C Boiling Water

3 C Flour (I use fresh milled)

1 t each Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cloves, Allspice

1/2 t Salt

Blend Sugar and Shortening.  Mix in Molasses.

Add Baking Soda to Boiling Water and mix well.

Combine and sift Flour and Spices.

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Pour into a greased 9x9 baking pan.

Bake approx 45 minutes.

Laura said to serve warm or at room temperature with applesauce or slightly sweetened whipped cream.  I also read in another article that she was quoted to say:  "Chocolate frosting just adds to the goodness."

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

I made these Saturday...and were they GOOD!!!

Preheat oven to 425* / 4 servings (1/2 potato each)

2 Large Sweet Potatoes

2 oz Cream Cheese, cubed

2 T Milk

1 T Brown Sugar

1/4 t Ground Cinnamon

1/4 C Chopped Pecans

Cut Sweet Potatoes length wise in half and place cut sides down in foil-lined baking pan.  Bake approx 30-35 minutes, until tender.

Scoop out centers into a bowl, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.  Put Cream Cheese, Milk, Brown Sugar, and Cinnamon in the bowl and mash all until blended.

Spoon mixture back into potatoe shells, top with nuts and bake approx 8 minutes, until heated thru and nuts are toasted.

He will show up...

That is what Kim told me.  To that, I told Kim, I felt like He's bailed out on me.

I pushed aside the Word of God that tells me that He will take care of us and provide for us.  Instead of standing firm on His promises, I sat down and had myself a pouting session.

I had to apologize to Him for having an additude and telling Him I felt like He just doesn't care about us.

Then, last evening, I had a few minutes to catch up on some blog reading.  So, I thought I'd stop on over to Chas and read a bit.  Well!  Let me tell you...what an uplifting and encouraging read it was.  She was saying in her rough times that she is experiencing she thought of a song from the movie White Christmas.  That song is *Counting Your Blessings*   ...   She also said alot more that just hit home with me.

If you're having a LOW day, go visit Chas blog for a shot in the arm.  

Thanks again, Chas.

Jill (the big sister)

Monday, 9/22/08

Happy Fall, Ya'll

Ah!  My favorite time of year.       It was in the low 80*'s today and will be tomorrow.  Then they say it is to drop into the 70*'s.  The evenings have been cool and comfortable.

Is anyone else out there experiencing NO GAS in their area?  Many of the filling stations are out of gasoline.  The area news says all should be back to normal by the end of the week.

Guess I'd better go clean up the supper mess...then chill out with a book.

Hope ya'll have a great evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Busy Morning...

Baby R should be arriving soon. 

Yesterday I made a batch of Laundry Detergent and then a batch of cookies.

This morning I made bread, cinnamon roll bread and biscuits.  This time I put the biscuit in a Rubbermaid container.  You see, I made biscuits on Tuesday to go with our beefstew.  The left overs I wrapped in plastic wrap and left on the counter.  Wednesday morning when I woke up and got my coffee, I noticed a trail of ants across the counter - behind the sink - and across the next counter ending in my wrapped up biscuits.     Now, I don't mind company for breakfast, or anytime for that matter...but when you're a pest and you show up unannounced and just help youself to things that are not free for the taking ... then I have a problem with ya!!! 

The part for my dryer is supposed to show up today.  Then my BIL will come to put it in this weekend.  Happy am I!

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Tuesday's Tasks

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

It's difficult to believe that September is 1/2 gone, already.  But I am so excited that Monday is the 1st day of Autumn ... my favorite time of year.  It is so colorful, the pollen counts are just about gone, the smell of harvest in the air, the fairs and festivals.  And to think, the Lord has given us an early bit of Autumn weather to us southerners ... It's going to be in the 70*'s for the next few days. 

I've got to get going.  Homeschool, housework are calling.  And there is Little A waking up.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Sunday's Sunshine...

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

I was so blessed to have witnessed a most beautiful sunrise this morning.  Then it was off to the grocery store to pick up a few needed items.   They were on sale ( a real sale), plus the store had sent me coupons...so even more savings.  One coupon was for a FREE dozen large eggs.  Wahoo!!!

Back home again to bake a loaf of bread.  Then, Kim and her family arrived at 9:30am for breakfast.  (I just love spending time with my family.)  My BIL dismantled the entire dryer for a thorough inspection.  Thank God, no charred wiring!  He cleaned it all up and has to order a part.  Once the part comes and he puts it in, he'll put the dryer back together and it will be in working order.

After they went home, I made a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies and am in the process of working on N's Homeschool stuff...Lesson Plans, etc...

Hope ya'll enjoy the rest of your day and evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Thursday's Thoughts...

It's been a busy week...Homeschool, housekeeping, childcare, etc...

Tuesday night as I was prepping my coffee pot, a scorpion suprised me in the sink.    Yes, I screamed!!!  He was the biggest one I've encountered, yet.  We are still battling the migrating millipedes.  And now the wolf spiders are making their presence known on my front porch.  Oh, YUK!!!

Little A hasn't been feeling well so he's been cranky all week.  Except today, he was in a much better mood.  We also had Baby R today.

Tomorrow is errand day.  Then I have to make desserts for our HouseChurch meeting...tomorrow night at Kim's house.  It's Pizza night, along with a big salad and who know what else will show up.  It's always good food / good fellowship / good conversation and Bible study.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Hope ya'll have a great evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Monday Moments

Have I mentioned that God is good!!!

My BIL checked out my dryer.  (I have not used it since the incedent a couple of weeks ago with all the smoke.)  He took it apart and WOW    Not only did the dryer sheet build-up in the lint screen be cause of the problem, but the fan had stopped working, therefore was not blowing the lint out of the vent.  A load of charred lint and even the wires looked charred.  Oh I thank God it only smoldered and smoked and did not flame.  And I thank God it did not happen when I accidently left the dryer running when we left for our little weekend getaway to Maggie Valley.  I mean, I really and truely thank God!!!   Please check your dryers.

It's just Little A for today.  Baby R will be here Wed and Thur. 

We need to return Kim's vaccum.  I borrowed her Rainbow to do a deep clean of my carpet.  So, we'll do that and then come back home so N can get some *schooling* done.  I'd like to keep the Rainbow airfilter running in my house...my allergies to the grass and weed pollens are giving me fits.  I sound like a frog, my throat is sore, my sinuses and athsma are bothering me.  Those of you with allergies know what I mean.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.  Psalms 23:1

TGIF

It has been a non-stop week.  I've had Little A and Baby R everyday, all day.  I was truely happy when 5:30pm rolled around and my house is now quiet but a bit unorganized ... especially the kitchen.        I am trying to get some laundry done.  I'm still not using the dryer.  It still has a strong smoke oder.  So,  I wash, then hang up the clothes in the bathroon on the shower curtain rod.  No clothes lines allowed in our community...strange rule!

I have  a cleaning job tomorrow.  Then I have to get my house in order.  We are hosting our HouseChurch Fellowship on Sunday.  Our study topic is The Armour Of God.  I'm not sure what is on the menu because it is a crock-pot-luck kind of meal.  I'm still trying to decide what to make for dessert...haven't had time to think about it, yet, this week.

For now, I'm going to curl up with my Bible and study our topic.

Hope ya'll have a great evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Monday...

Labor Day ...

This morning I made a Birthday Cake for Harrison, Kim's lil guy.  He is 12 years old today.  Also today, the Maltipoo's Birthdays.  Kim's Lucy is 4 years old and our Penelope is 1 year old.  I made dog food cakes for the Maltipoos ...a spoonful of cake batter mixed with lots of dog food.     They turned out fine.

This past week was a non-stop busy one.  I'm glad to do (kinda) nothing today.  I do need to make bread.  If we don't get home too late, I'll make it tonight.  Or I'll have to make it in the morning.

Hope ya'll enjoy the holiday.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Warning about Dryer Sheets

I thank God for His protection upon us!!!

Last Thursday, when we left for Maggie Valley, NC, I remebered that I left our dryer running.  (N was having an emotional crisis in leaving the puppy).  I said a prayer for protection due to a paranoia of dryer fires.

Monday,  I put the 1st load of laundry in the dryer, walked into the kitchen, then back down the hallway ... Oh!  The smell of something burning.  I quickly, but cautiously opened the dryer door and was greeted by billows of smoke, thank God no flames.  I told N to take Little A outside and I got both dogs outside.

Long story short, we are all ok.  No fire.  Just a bit of the smokey smell lingers. It's not enough to just clean the lint out of the lint screen... ALSO WASH IT!!!  If you use dryer sheets, they will leave a film on the lint screen.  This is what was smoldering and smoking.

Jill (the big sister)

Monday...A Busy Day Ahead

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

It was nice to get away for a few days.  Friends had invited us to Maggie Valley, NC, to the cabin they were staying.  We left Thursday afternoon, enjoyed the peaceful setting, the visiting, food, conversations, etc...   Saturday after check-out, we enjoyed the Mast General Store and lunch at the Balsam Mountain Inn.

When we arrived home, we were greeted by 2 doggies that were very happy to see us.

Yesterday, I had a cleaning job.  Then back home to freshen-up, bake desserts for / and go to our HouseChurch Fellowship.

Today ... Little A is here and still asleep.  We will get back into the swing of things ... Homeschool, all the homemaking duties, baking bread and maybe some cookies.

Guess I need to go get started. 

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Thursday

Good morning!

Last night I baked a Pound Cake.  This morning, there is an Applesauce Cake in the oven.  Next comes the Chocolate Chip Cookies and 2 batches of Rice Krispie Treats (1 plain and 1 with peanut butter).  I'll make bread on Saturday.

It is cloudy and very breezey, so, I will miss the beautiful sunrise.

My prayers for those in Florida being tormented by Fay.  May God keep you safe.

Little A will be here soon and the Applesauce Cake will be done soon, too...So, I'll close for now.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Wednesday

What a day it has been.  I had 2 little ones this morning, Little A and 2 year old "B" that Kim watches. (I kept him so Kim could get some things done)  It looked like Toys R Us blew up in my house.    Oh well, at least they had lots of fun and got along very well.  After lunch, Kim took B home for his nap and Little A slept for an hour   Yes, only an hour.  He usually sleeps for 2-3 hours...Not sure why he woke up so soon.  At least that gave me time to clean up the mess and wash the dishes.  No time to get any baking done.  So, I'm going to start my baking tonight and finish tomorrow morning.  Not enough time to do it all before my bedtime.  So, I'd better get moving!

Hope ya'll have a great evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Busy days....

Well, we are on our way to North Carolina tomorrow.  We will meet up with our kids, and our friends who are at a cabin in Maggie Valley.  It will be nice to get away for a few days.

Hubby requested cinnamon rolls again for his crew, so besides the grocery shopping, errands, and childcare, I managed to whip up some cream cheese cinnamon rolls, and a huge loaf of bread.  Now, my house is a MESS!!  I still have laundry to do for our trip, and a bunch of other stuff- you know how it is when you travel- just about everything but the kitchen sink goes.

I love truth!  I am so thankful that God is leading our lives, and we can just rest in Him, and live our lives striving to please Him as He shows us the Way.  His yoke is easy, and His burden is light!  He always prepares us for the truth He is going to give us.  He makes us even able to handle it!!  Tell me that isnt an AWESOME God.  It is always our choise to receive it, or turn it away.

I have always found that when God shows us a truth, and we receive it and live it, it radically changes our lives for the better in some way.  I love Him!

Have a blessed week friends!

Kim, the little sister

It's been a few days...

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Busy!   Busy!   Busy!     That is the only way to explain it.   And on top of it, Kim and I have managed to strain our backs...so we walk kinda funny and lop-sided.    ( As sisters, we are very good at sharing. Even our ailments.   )   We do not like to take Rx or OTC medications.  We are trying to learn more homeopathic / herbal remedies.  Unfortunately, we are not educated enough and I had to resort to taking Aleve, along with massages (thank you, Kim and "N") and hot showers to relax the spasms.  Prayer works wonders, too.  I hope to be able to take it a little easier today...sit on floor and play cars with Little "A" 

Little "A" will be here shortly.  I think I'll go and enjoy the beautiful color of the sky as the sun rises.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister) 

Sunday...

The Lord is my shepherd,  I shall not want.     Psalms 23:1

My life's desire, my daily focus, my prayer...is to follow in the Lord's ways.   Every detail of our lives needs to mirror in the proper context His Word.  So many people pick & piece together different scriptures to back-up their own life's agenda.  Oh, how sly they can be.  We need to be oh so very careful that we are not lead down the wrong path, by following another person who has their own agenda.

TGIF

The Lord is my shepherd,  shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

I'm exhausted!  These past 2 days with Little "A" (17 months old) and Baby "R" (9 months old) have worn-me-out!!!  I started dozing-off at the supper table.    "N" started laughing at me.

I start a new house-cleaning job tomorrow.

God Provides!

Hope ya'll have a nice evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister) 

Wednesday...

I was able to get a few things accomplished today.   I feel like I am forever trying to reorganize things.      I drive myself crazy. LOL!!! 

"C" called and needs me to care for Baby "R" tomorrow and Friday.  Little "A" returns tomorrow and will also be here on Friday.

No Friday errand day this week.  I guess we will go to the Library tomorrow evening...it's their late night. 

I need to confirm the plan, but I believe I start a new cleaning job on Saturday.

God is providing!

Hope ya'll enjoy the rest of the evening.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Psalms 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.   Psalms 23:1

Yes!!!  He is the True Shepherd...to lead us and guide us.

Psalms 23 ... it's not just for funerals.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)

Jesus, the True Shepherd! His WORD!

We have a wonderful promise that should be at the top of our pile of promises that we stand on. 

Jesus said that He would lead and guide us into all Truth.  It is something only He can do. 

My husband and I have learned that we cannot drop everything and follow or learn everything from a man, an author, a speaker,  or even a sister or brother.  We acknowledge that God may in fact use these kinds of people throughout our lives to pastor or instruct, but ultimately, it is He, the Spirit of Truth, that is leading our families.

So many folks, and ourselves in the past, get so hungry for truth to counter the spiritual compromise and/or confusion we pick up along the way, that when we hear truth, our human nature wants to drop everything, and follow the human being that the Holy Spirit used to share it, thinking they are somehow more enlightened then anyone else.  This proves time and again to be a big mistake.  There is not one human being, enlightened as the may seem, that has all truth.  There is somewhere that they too are wrong,  somewhere that God still has to fix deep within them and lead them as well, because they, like us, are human.  And, if we are always looking horizontally, we will not only believe and accept the truth that they have, but the error or misconceptions they have as well.  We must be able to discern and acknowledge error, even in those we respect  and even love greatly.  Dont worry, though, much to contrary teachings that I have heard, discerning is not judging or condemning.  Discerning- and following that still small voice, is the method God has chosen to protect us from following anothers errors or misinterpretations.

Whenever God uses someone or something to bring a precious truth into our lives, we thank Him, and keep our eyes off of the person whom He used, and continue looking towards our True Shepherd.  In our NT salvation, He never said there would be one human person who was supposed to influence us constantly, rather, He said it was the Spirit of Truth, from above, that would lead us.  In this day and age, with the many slants, flavors, and winds of doctrine mingled throughout denominations and christianity as a whole, it is not only wise, but imperative, that we look UP, to our only True Shepherd.

Kim, the little sister

Tuesday's Tasks

The Lord is my shepherd,  I shall not want.    Psalms 23:1

It's been a busy morning trying to do what I did not get to do yesterday.  You see, the A/C went out   .  It's true.     Sunday evening, during our HomeChurch meeting,  it got very warm in the house ...82*     Yesterday morning when I got up, the A/C unit was running hard and it was 77* in the house.  Dad came over and we cleaned out the filter, but the coils were iced-up.  I had to keep the A/C off all day.  So, we went to Kim's.  By last night, it was 86*  but it cooled down nicely after I turned the A/C back on.

So, this morning, with the temperature at a tolerable level, I made bread and muffins.  "N" is doing her *school work*   I've got the final load of laundry going.  I used the last of the laundry detergent, so will need to make more before our next laundry day.  

With Little "A" not being here, I want to get a few projects done before he returns on Thursday.  This afternoon, we will work on the bedrooms.

Time to wash-up the dishes.

Hope ya'll have a great day.

In Him,  Jill (the big sister)