Striving for the Mark

God is Omnipotent

2007-02-23T02:36:00.000-05:00

I once heard that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we can learn, and we are lead to those who help us most to grow if we let them, and we help them in return.
Well I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you.

When I was told this I melted. It is the most beautiful thing I've heard in a long time. It's so true, God puts people in our Lives for reasons. Whether its your siblings you fight with or the friend thats always heckling or if its your spouse or future spouse(as most of my friends have begun or taken the leap as of late!) I'm terrible about seeing the good in everything, I'm so quick to just say well look at that or did you hear what they said? While God is trying to teach me patience and more about love and selflessness. At some points He has to hit me with an iron fist and say Hey! It's not about you Cody! How small I feel when this realization hits me hard. God Bless you for your time.
codymo

I don't even know how to start anymore

2007-02-17T02:19:00.000-05:00

I can't remember the last time I actually posted. This is the first of the new year. I was just sitting here thinking a little bit (scary I know) and I went to www.biblegateway.com and took in account the verses of the day. Now, I generally just pull up the whole chapter and just read it and see what I can definately work on. Tonight it was Romans 8. This chapter is just outstanding.

Romans 8 1THEREFORE, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.(A)
2For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death.
3For God has done what the Law could not do, [its power] being weakened by the flesh [[a]the entire nature of man without the Holy Spirit]. Sending His own Son in the guise of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, [God] condemned sin in the flesh [[b]subdued, overcame, [c]deprived it of its power over all who accept that sacrifice],(B)
4So that the righteous and just requirement of the Law might be fully met in us who live and move not in the ways of the flesh but in the ways of the Spirit [our lives governed not by the standards and according to the dictates of the flesh, but controlled by the Holy Spirit].
5For those who are according to the flesh and are controlled by its unholy desires set their minds on and [d]pursue those things which gratify the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit and are controlled by the desires of the Spirit set their minds on and [e]seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit.
6Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that [f]comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever].
7[That is] because the mind of the flesh [with its carnal thoughts and purposes] is hostile to God, for it does not submit itself to God's Law; indeed it cannot.
8So then those who are living the life of the flesh [catering to the appetites and impulses of their carnal nature] cannot please or satisfy God, or be acceptable to Him.
9But you are not living the life of the flesh, you are living the life of the Spirit, if the [Holy] Spirit of God [really] dwells within you [directs and controls you]. But if anyone does not possess the [Holy] Spirit of Christ, he is none of His [he does not belong to Christ, is not truly a child of God].(C)
10But if Christ lives in you, [then although] your [natural] body is dead by reason of sin and guilt, the spirit is alive because of [the] righteousness [that He imputes to you].
11And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you.
12So then, brethren, we are debtors, but not to the flesh [we are not obligated to our carnal nature], to live [a life ruled by the standards set up by the dictates] of the flesh.
13For if you live according to [the dictates of] the flesh, you will surely die. But if through the power of the [Holy] Spirit you are [habitually] putting to death (making extinct, deadening) the [evil] deeds prompted by the body, you shall [really and genuinely] live forever.
14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
15For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father!
16The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God.
17And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him]; only we must share His suffering if we are to share His glory.
18[But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us and [g]for us and [h]conferred on us!
19For [even the whole] creation (all nature) waits expectantly and longs earnestly for God's sons to be made known [waits for the revealing, the disclosing of their sonship].
20For the creation (nature) was subjected to [i]frailty (to futility, condemned to frustration), not because of some intentional fault on its part, but by the will of Him Who so subjected it--[yet] with the hope(D)
21That nature (creation) itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and corruption [and gain an entrance] into the glorious freedom of God's children.
22We know that the whole creation [of irrational creatures] has been moaning together in the pains of labor until now.(E)
23And not only the creation, but we ourselves too, who have and enjoy the firstfruits of the [Holy] Spirit [a foretaste of the blissful things to come] groan inwardly as we wait for the redemption of our bodies [from sensuality and the grave, which will reveal] our adoption (our manifestation as God's sons).
24For in [this] hope we were saved. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For how can one hope for what he already sees?
25But if we hope for what is still unseen by us, we wait for it with patience and composure.
26So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.
27And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the [Holy] Spirit [what His intent is], because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will.(F)
28We are assured and know that [[j]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
29For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was [k]aware and [l]loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren.
30And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being].
31What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?](G)
32He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give us all [other] things?
33Who shall bring any charge against God's elect [when it is] God Who justifies [that is, Who puts us in right relation to Himself? Who shall come forward and accuse or impeach those whom God has chosen? Will God, Who acquits us?]
34Who is there to condemn [us]? Will Christ Jesus (the Messiah), Who died, or rather Who was raised from the dead, Who is at the right hand of God actually pleading as He intercedes for us?
35Who shall ever separate us from Christ's love? Shall suffering and affliction and tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or destitution or peril or sword?
36Even as it is written, For Thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we are regarded and counted as sheep for the slaughter.(H)
37Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors [m]and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
38For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things [n]impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers,
39Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What really sticks out in my mind about this chapter is 6-11. Verse 8 namely pierces my soul. Makes me really think who am I serving truly in my heart. Because Jesus has no part in sin, BOLD STATEMENT. WE cannot be acceptable to HIM if we continually be in sin! It doesn't get any clearer then that my brothers and sisters. God first, self-second............................easy to say, so bad in following that. He doesn't say he'll leave us hanging though, His Grace is Enough, He has shared that with us! praise God for so much of it. I've talked enough so I hope you all can pray for grace to continue to flow like rain and hold us up. I would covet your prayers as I will surely pray for all of you! God Bless the Broken Road

here's something quick I read.

2006-12-27T01:22:00.000-05:00

Psalm 103
[A Psalm] of David. 1BLESS (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name!
2Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits--

One thing that really struck me about verse one was that it says to bless the Lord with "deepest" within me. It really hits me hard. Bless him with the deepest part of my being. Even the parts that I hide deep down. Give Him everything I have because it is not mine to begin with. As the new year comes, one of my biggest committments that i want to make is to stay pure constantly, remembering God is always there. Everywhere. Helps me to remember to think before I think before I think before I talk and really be a Christ-like example to others. So hope that you all remembered the reason for the season and that you have a safe and happy new years and set new Christ-centered goals for this new year of 2007! Love you all!

I am Back!

2006-12-05T21:23:00.000-05:00

So here I am posting for the first time in a long time. God has been faithful. The Lord has shown me that He will never leave nor forsake me. I don't deserve His amazing Favor or help. I've kinda been out of the social loop the past two weeks, due to large volume of "work". But, its been good. Its given me an opportunity to hang out with some new people that are a little closer then morton and really just step back from the social realm that I was so much a part of. Recently, I've been able to play with my brother Daniel quite a bit more. The boy is crazy and I love him so much. He brings me so much joy. When he graduates i will be mid thirties!! We were talking about that at the dinner table tonight, its so weird to think about!! Anyway, I'm blessed to have family, more then I will ever truly show. I know once I myself settle down I too will realize what they have. God has supplied. All I can do is praise and constantly strive for higher ground in everything that I do. Though I stumble, though I fall, though I make little progress, He is there. He will always Be. I pray that I may follow the narrow path in a more consistent basis. I hope you all may have life more abundantly thru Jesus Christ

John 10:7-10 (King James Version)

7Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
8All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

I love to sing and sing and sing

2006-11-10T01:15:00.001-05:00

So, tonight I went to ISU bible Study. Wayne Leman gave it. It was very good, a very different approach to many things. It was refreshing. I learned what it meant to have good character and have others love me because of my "name". I also learned that they were drawn to my cologne or strong fragrance!!! that wasn't exactly what the scripture meant, but close=) But it was a blessing to be at ISU. Then, we sang under the viaduct, it was such a perfect night. I could have sang for another two hours. It is such a big part of my worship. I love it! We sang "it is well" really slowly and normally it bugs me when we get slow and its really hard to sing, and i fought it at first and tried to speed it up, but then something came over us all and we sang slow and it was so meaningful. It was great just to sing at the top of our lungs and feel God reaching down. It was amazing. So. yeah. heres the verses of the day from biblegateway.com. enjoy, and have a nice day.
love you all,
Cod
Job 37:5-6 (King James Version)

5God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
6For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

Maintain the focus, oh look a deer!, CODY..... maintain the focus....

2006-11-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

Psalm 119
10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.
13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
16I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
17Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

I just really like these many verses. Really a constant reminder. Sometimes, I just feel like what is going on in my life? What do I really want for my life? Knowing that deep down I want God to be the center. These verses convict and tell me that I need to declare His Greatness and remember His word. Sometimes I just want to Cry Out and just have Him take control of me. For it gets to be too great. Its because I want to carry the load. Call it pride call it manliness, but I so often want to just handle things my way.
For instance, this weekend. My brain should never be left away from my good guy friends for more then a couple days. I go wacko and my brain can't control its thoughts. ...........I needed to rely on my Best Guy Friend, the Lord and lean not on my own understanding!!!!!! this post is a little weird and everywhere. If you all can make sense of it. You're better then me. All I can say is........Praise Jesus for Grace!

No title comes to mind.........wait...........be someone's strong arm

2006-10-23T18:02:00.000-05:00

Constant nothingness comes to mind when I try to focus on what to blog about. Work has been very busy. That tends to take a toll on the body and the spirit. Sometimes seeing others suffer is so hard. It really makes you thank God for what you do have. Sometimes its just a little more then I care to bear alone. The things I see.........this past weekend two dear souls did not wake up. One took her own life at the ripe age of 25, a month after her wedding. Another soul was hit riding a motorcycle by a truck. He was in his late forties. Things like that were not meant to happen. I pray for their souls. I pray for their families. That they may find comfort where none may be found, that through it all somehow, God will be glorified and magnified. What do you say to those left behind to comfort them? The truth of the matter is that there is little you can truly say. Spiritual wounds and matters of the hearts can only be healed by the one who created both the heart and the spirit. Where do we take cars when they break down? Hopefully my dad's shop or a dealership! So when we are broken and can't go on. That is when we call out to God and beg for His repairs. We don't even have to go somewhere special. He just says call out to Me. Sometimes it feels, I could go for a full body restoration!!!! Lord, just fix it all. And He will. It's just that in His time, He fixes it and helps us to learn from our breakdowns. At the time we just want us back to normal and fixed again. God wants to soop us up. Not just make us how we used to work, He wants us to turn into a powerful vessel for Him. It's so hard to remember that it's not about me getting sooped up. It never has been. I may have thought it was. It's about reaching out to others and when we start focusing on others, God fixes us and helps us continue running the race. Then why Cody, is it so hard to remember others and keep them the focus? I know the right words to say, but continually doing it is another thing, I'm working on. When we turn our attention from Me to Them, we have let go of our issues and given them to someone who can handle them much better than you or I. I've talked long enough. Pray for me and I'll pray for you. Read the verse that goes along so perfectly with the post and reflect(= be someone's stronghold.

Galatians 6:2 (Amplified Bible)
2Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and [a]troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete [b]what is lacking [in your obedience to it].

I will praise you in the storm, my theme song

2006-10-13T01:31:00.000-05:00

Hello~
So today I was just thinking about what i could blog about. I mean I don't really know who reads my blog or why I really post in it, other then for my own self. I figured if I'm doing it for just me, then it's time to quit, but I've come to the conclusion that maybe someone will just randomly find my page. I want it to reflect Jesus in such a way, that they can receive the gospel from what I have posted. so yeah. Yesterday i was reading in Proverbs 19 and came acros this little gem of scripture.

20Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come.
21Many plans are in a man's mind, but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand.(G)
22That which is desired in a man is loyalty and kindness [and his glory and delight are his giving], but a poor man is better than a liar.

One thing that really got to me was about receiving and and accepting correction. Sometimes that is not the easiest thing to do. Mostly for us males it is much harder. It continues to say that we must allow transformation to be wise in the time to come. I guess I don't have much of a choice then if I want to listen to correction or not. We are called to do it. Something to work on for sure...................=) Verse twenty really sticks out in my mind. We as humans, as males, have many ideas in our heads, BUT it is THE LORD'S PURPOSE THAT WILL STAND. Whoa! So, what I think I know, I know nothing of. figure that one out!! I'm thankful that the Lord will work with us enough to make sure that his purpose for our lives stand. What a mess I would be in if I were on my own. Praise Jesus for his Directions. Not to say we don't screw up in our minds. It is God who puts it all together for the good of those who love Him. That's why I will Praise HIM in the Storm.

ITS BEEN SO LONG!

2006-10-09T21:49:00.000-05:00

Remember the good old days, when blogging came natural and you didn't have to make a conscious effort, and you always wanted to. Yeah, those were good days. They're now over, but good while they lasted. As most of you know, I tore a ligament in my knee in taylor. I've been unable to work for the past week and this week as well. You come to appreciate things like work, when you maybe didn't think you ever would. I miss volleyball. I miss basketball. I miss walking and leaping and praising God. Today I read an interesting passage.

Deuteronomy 13
1If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
2And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;
3Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
4Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
5And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.
6If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;
7Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;
8Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:
9But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.
10And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
12If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,
13Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known;
14Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;
15Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.
16And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again.
17And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers;
18When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

This chapter is so very real. Shows that God is a God of Judgment. If you lose focus of God and focus on other things (idols). We surely deserve death! But, Jesus saved us from what we deserve. Verse 3 really hits home. Do I always love the Lord with all of my heart and soul. Have I kept back some of that love for other things? I confess, it happens in my life. What does it mean to love Him with ALL of your Heart and Soul? Maybe with everything I have. I want to lay it all out, I want my soul to Cry Out to Jesus. He is all I need. I pray that we all may do what is right in the Eyes of the Lord. I love you all

Sometimes words don't come.

2006-08-24T00:35:00.000-05:00

Well. I just want to say thanks to everyone who read my post and commented, they were much appreciated. Support is always a good thing, which is exactly what a Christ family is for. Thank you. Sometimes you dont have words to speak. Like right now for me. I'm not exactly sure what this post is about. This past week and this week I've been thinking about worrying and trusting. Just being willing to truly give up everything to God. It was Never ours to begin with, yet sometimes we are so unwilling to hand it over. Thankfully, sometimes, God takes it from us (I like it when that happens!) because we need it done. Either way, GOD KNOWS. Sometimes I find it hard to take courage in that! Because, as a human being I naturally want to know. By wanting to know and worrying and thinking about it, I am, in fact, doubting God's all powerful hand. I am lacking faith in God's ability as God. That .......is a scary place to be. When I feel this way, there is only one way to pull through. Actually, I can't even do it. Grace. Thats it. He gives it we take it........and it makes us so much more able then we could have ever dreamed. By nature, I am a curious person. I want to know about my future and about where I will be in five ten years. But, He will tell me when I am able to handle it. And you know what? I learn best when I can't wait any longer and I beg God to help me. It is then that He molds and shapes me more to Christ's image. For that I am eternally greatful. This week I've really tried to just be positive and work hard and strive for excellence, not for my bosses or myself, but for Christ's Kingdom. It has paid off. God has given bountiful grace to supply me with the tools to make it thru the day. I just had to trust and truly leave it to God to handle my day! So thats what I have tonight. May God Bless and I hope that we can all Lean on Him, When we are not strong.

Deuteronomy 32:4 (King James Version)
4He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

1 Samuel 2:2 (King James Version)
2There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

Proverbs 3:4-6 (King James Version)
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I love you all and Have a great week, thru Christ alone.
cod

Here it goes. Little nervous

2006-08-14T23:49:00.000-05:00

Well. I debated whether or not to just completely let people know about me. But, I decided I would. Here is my paper. Yes its long......its a paper. First, I want to say that everything that has happened in my life was in His hands. I'm thankful for that.

DEALING WITH GRIEF IN MY OWN WAY
Its interesting how one single event can have such a colossal effect on our lives. Most people view death as being the worst case scenario. Some say nothing good can come out of something so terrible, but I disagree. The experiences we have don’t have to have only a positive or negative effect, in some cases it is both. My mother dying when I was nine years old deeply influenced every aspect of my life, and the grieving process I went through.
I can still remember it like it was yesterday. It was August 2, 1994, this Tuesday started just like any other summer day. We lived four miles north-west of Eureka in a gigantic, blue, two-story house with a humongous yard. I was playing with my brothers and sister for most of the day. At the time, my oldest brother, Josh, was twelve years old; I was nine years old and my youngest brother, Zach, was six years old. My little sister, Sara, was four years old. My dad was at work, as usual, on Tuesdays.
Later on in the day, my mother called us in earlier than usual to get cleaned up for supper. That night we were having a special awards ceremony for the little league baseball teams. My team was undefeated, and we received first place. We were kind of running a little behind. After mom fed us, we headed outside towards our 1992 Pontiac Transport minivan. For some unknown reason the doors were locked along with the keys inside. As a result, all five of us hopped in our 1983 pickup truck and headed down the road. My mom was driving and next to her was Zach, then me, then Josh, and Sara was sitting on Josh’s lap. The second mile of our road is gravel and our pickup had kind of loose steering. When we hit the gravel we began to slide and headed towards the ditch. The last thing I remember my mother saying is “Hold on you guys,” as we
headed straight for a telephone pole. The next thing I know, I’m hearing my brother Josh say he’s going to get help. The closest place was nearly a mile away. I looked over at my mom and she didn’t appear to be hurt in any way. So, I said, “mom, mom,” but she never replied. I listened for her heart beat, but there wasn’t one. I was terrified. I screamed “She’s not breathing!” and by that time we had gotten out of the truck through the passenger door. My brother and sister were crying and screaming “Mom’s dead!” I told them no she’s not, but that didn’t help. When Josh reached the nearest house he called the ambulance and they took my mother to St. Francis Hospital and took me and my siblings to Eureka Hospital. I found out later, when I pieced things together, that my mother had turned the truck wheel at the last second, so that only her side of the truck would hit the pole. She gave her life to save us.
In the next few years, I let a lot of negative effects occur. First and foremost, I didn’t remember events leading up to her death or those immediately following. I’ve come to realize that, that was the first step of the grieving process according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Following the numbness, for quite some time I didn’t believe she was dead. I thought perhaps she was living somewhere else. Maybe she had another secret life. This thinking was part two of the grieving process that Kübler-Ross documented. I had nightmares for a long time. Once reality hit with an iron fist, I became enraged. I began to ask questions like: why did God take her from us? We needed her. I was extremely depressed. Not wanting to show it, I buried my emotions deep inside me. I took my anger out on those I loved. For example, I would yell at my brother Zach if he wouldn’t change the television station to Spiderman. I also took advantage of my dad’s big soft heart. I love to eat, and he would tell me to stop when I knew I should, but I would just say no and yell until he would give in.
In 1995, we moved to Roanoke, IL. My dad opened a used car lot. That October my dad got remarried to Kimberly Hoffman. My dad was thirty-seven and she was twenty-five. I really didn’t like her. I was so used to getting my way and she was stronger-willed than dad. She would stick with her answers. We constantly fought. She recognized my hidden anger and took me to counseling. It didn’t help. I didn’t want to let go of the hurt. Sometimes at school I would cry. I never liked confrontations and often would cry. I was an emotional wreck.
On the other hand, I have learned a lot of positive things through her death. I’ve grown to love Roanoke and never want to leave. We never would have moved to Roanoke if my mom hadn’t died. Along with that, I’ve made lots of lifelong friendships in Roanoke through school and church. On October 11, 2000 my mom and dad had a baby boy- Daniel Patrick Maher. He really brought our family closer. Before he was born there wasn’t a common bond between my family and Kim But, this cute bundle of joy changed all that. Progressively, my relationship with Kim has improved.
I whole-heartedly believe that I am who I am today because of her death. I feel that this experience made me more of a compassionate caring guy because her death softened me. It gave me the ability to relate to others in a whole new way. I can share in others hurting and offer advice because I’ve been there. That’s why I’m becoming a Funeral Director. My mother’s death also made me very aware of heaven and hell. It made me really question what I believe. Her death made me want to go to heaven where she was. So, on November 5, 2002 I decided to become a member of the church that I attended. There I found answers to questions I couldn’t find out before. For example, I found that everything fits into God’s timing and it was time for my mother to be with him. I also discovered that life goes on and we can whine and complain about it, or we can trust that God is in control.
The death of my mother had very significant effects on my life. Although a death in the family is usually bad, my mom’s death taught me to look on the positive side. It proves that positive things can come out of bad experiences.

Romans 8:28
Psalm 37:4

12 years ago.........yesterday

2006-08-03T12:47:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was kind of a blah day. 12 years ago yesterday myself and my three siblings were in a car accident with my mother. She sacrificed herself that we may live. Life has been drastically different ever since. Looking back, it is the one single biggest event that molded and shaped my life. It has taken the majority of twelve years to find the meaning of this occurence. God was there when no one else was. I didn't see Him there for a long time. It's hard to not think about what might have been. God had a plan that day. I guess as I think about my mom alot has changed and memories have faded. I just remember a beautiful woman who loved me and cared for me so much. I know she's watching me right now. For that I pray that I can always continue to make her proud by my lifestyle. I miss her. God had a plan. I will praise Him for that. Here I am twelve years later helping families going thru the same thing. Thank you Lord. Though my future here is uncertain, God has revealed His will to me. I pray God will show me my next steps. For I do not know them. To mom: I love you and can't wait to see you again, thanks for being my guardian angel.

The Weekend was a Success, Wonderful Thankfulness!

2006-07-31T23:41:00.000-05:00

Ok. So this past weekend was just what I needed! Friday was an amazing Bible Study on an attitude of gratitude by Brother Jeff Thames. I have been complaining and "murmuring" alot lately and it helped me to really be thankful for what I have and not always just look at the back things that happen and cry.....Why me God? Saturday Paul Klotzle and his crew came out from Ohio. I must say that Ohio people are alot cooler then i thought they were. I didn't really know any of them till about three months ago, other then a few of the serbians. It was awesome, we went to midwest foodbank and worked, then slept thru supper and singing practice.......and showed up for a talk that brother Wayne Laubscher had on an Attitude of Gratitude which reinforced what I had heard the previous night. Then, we had some porkchops that were simply amazing. Phenomenal. I was very thankful for them, for i was extremely hungry. Special thanks to all the planners and the amazing cooks who slaved all day saturday to bring exotic foods in large abundance. (You all know who you are;) Following the talk we played vball into the wee hours of the night. good times. I love everyone and especially Ohio people. I will come sometime soon. Yeah, this blog post is random and interesting. Take it for what it's worth. I'm going to bed.

Sometimes I wonder......why people give me so much pressure to update my blog. Is it your blog? NO this is CODY MAHER'S blog

2006-07-19T23:59:00.000-05:00

So I'm in a pretty testy mood tonight, virtually anything could set me off. Luke had his condo meeting last night and I found out about the results......and I got hacked. So, then like everything after that made me hacked or like I had the most pessimistic outlook. It was crazy. Maybe not sleeping is catching up with me or something. I guess I just lost perspective on what Life is about here, until I actually just liked typed this now. So all of a sudden its a God is good post. He's given me a job, at the moment, great friends and so much more. Even though, that is not at all what life He promised us. He has blessed me more then I deserve and could have comprehended. God is magnificient. Thank you father for the blessing that You give me for No reason. When I'm having a bad day I love romans 8:28 "All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose." What powerful words. Though, we often may say....it didn't work out how we wanted it to, yet God has our best interests at heart. Hes not here to short us, or say....I told you so, because my life here would have been one big I TOLD YOU SO. Thanks God for mercy and grace. Blessings to ALL.

Acts 13: 15-52

2006-07-06T23:51:00.000-05:00

15And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
16Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
17The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
18And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
19And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
20And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
21And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
22And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
23Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
24When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
26Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
27For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
28And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
29And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
30But God raised him from the dead:
31And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
32And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
33God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
34And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
35Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
40Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
41Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
42And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
43Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
44And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
47For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
49And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
51But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
52And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

I just read this tonight. God's mercies are never ending. Praise be to His name. He had given the Israelites so much, yet they continually let Him down. I know for me, I am alot like the Israelites, God gives me something great and I run with it feeling so great about it. Low and Behold, Days, weeks, hours, minutes, years later........there we are again forgetting our focus. My prayer for tonight is that I would strive to Trust Thee no matter what my own feelings tell me. And if I fail.........God will pick me up, it is not a restart, merely a slip. He deserves every ounce of my being. Only because of Jesus can we give all that we have. God has taken me so far, shown me so many things. Why do we fall into traps of Satan? Flesh. My how weak it is. It is at our breaking point that He is strongest. Its amazing how much we forget this. At the peak of our desires He is right there with a way to escape. I pray for the grace to escape those desires always, knowing that satan has already lost the war. Victory was won a couple thousand years ago. Lets let God fight our battles. He already won the war. He can show us the way. I'd like to leave you with these amazing lyrics from this amazing song that really encourages me.

I was sure by nowGod You would have reached downAnd wiped our tears awayStepped in and saved the dayBut once again, I say "Amen"and it's still rainingAs the thunder rollsI barely hear You whisper through the rain"I'm with you"And as Your mercy fallsI raise my hands and praise the GodWho gives and takes awayChorus:I'll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsFor You are who You areNo matter where I amEvery tear I've criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideAnd though my heart is tornI will praise You in this stormI remember whenI stumbled in the windYou heard my cry You raised me up againMy strength is almost goneHow can I carry onIf I can't find YouAs the thunder rollsI barely hear You whisper through the rain"I'm with you"And as Your mercy fallsI raise my hands and praise the GodWho gives and takes awayChorusI lift my eyes unto the hillsWhere does my help come from?My help comes from the LordThe Maker of Heaven and EarthRepeatChorus

AMEN

Psalm 138

2006-06-29T01:15:00.000-05:00

1I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.KJV

I love this chapter. Verse one sets the tone, "I will praise thee with my whole heart!" Very convicting. Giving everything I have to Him unconditionally. No maybe this or ok everything but.....i want this...............Everyday coming before God and saying Here ya go. Complete faith. His complete Grace is the only thing that allows us to give it all to Him. Thanks be to God for His Spirit. He reminds us in this chapter that no matter your circumstance, Cry out to Him and he will save you and show mercy unto you, if we trust it all to the I AM. The Alpha and Omega. He is Everything. What a comfort to know he Loves little old me. That He would send His Son to DIE because of sinful Hell-deserving humans which had forsaken Him. Thank YOU, Jesus for the blood. Thy mercy truly endures forever!

There are Friendships that we Cherish.............

2006-06-27T01:09:00.000-05:00

So.... I thought I would just post about this. I consider myself a very lucky man when it comes to friendships. I know lots of people and have been to many a far place. God has been amazing in blessing me with so many people who have enriched my life beyond ways they don't even know. When I think of friendship in the Bible I instantly think of a few examples, particularly, Jonathan and David, Jesus and John, Paul and Timothy. Jonathan and David grew up together, learned together, fought together. They had such a true love for one another that could not be broken. Even after Jonathan's death David took care of Jonathan's lineage. When I think about Jesus and John (the disciple whom Jesus Loved) I can't help but think of him just right next to Jesus just hugging Him and showing outward affection. There was nothing John wouldn't have done for Jesus. I often envy John, having the ability to lie upon the master in the flesh. I can not even imagine what it must have been like! Then I think of Paul and Timothy. Paul was Timothy's spiritual father. He wrote him letters of encouragement and warning, love and chastisement. What a great example of a great friendship. I guess if i could learn to model my friendships with all three of these amazing examples God has given to us. How awesome would all of my friendships be? So this goes out to everyone who wants to be a Godly friend and who already is........thanks for everything that you all do for me. God Bless

ps.......Here is a real post=)

Duffer

2006-06-26T14:20:00.000-05:00

MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KANSAS GIRLS..........what more is there to say?

2006-06-04T22:32:00.000-05:00

This is a tribute to all of those fine specimens of beauty and strength from the Kansas area. I recently was exposed to several of them for a span of what seemed like years, but in actuality was about nine or ten days straight. They loved every minute of it;) They never ceased to amaze me. Kenton and I would just be working and then we would stop and look around and we would see Kansas girls busting it everywhere. example #1........Kenton and I look over at the mixer and these girls are wheelbarrowing full mortar loads through extensive obstacle courses to reach the desired position. After Kenton and I regained consciousness from amazement we look over and more Kansas girls were running saws cutting up blocks. Probably the most amazing feat witnessed was the jackhammer maneuvers. Each girl took a turn and man-handled a ninety pound jackhammer like it was a toothpick. I was thoroughly impressed. We found little words to describe this phenomena, ones that were said were not approved by them....namely beefcake....=) I just want to say I love you Kansas girls and I had so much fun. You all deserve this post!

The Eighth Wonder of the World.......WOMEN

2006-05-12T16:21:00.000-05:00

Since Eden and the fall of man. Us (males) seem to not really have a clue what you (females) are thinking. I mean you (females) came from us (males), yet it seems that we are clueless so often. So I ask why? Yet at the same time, I'm relieved, yet not.....(try to figure that one out) that we (males) don't know. Yet, we(males) spend lots of time trying to figure it out. Though we(males) should just trust the One who IS, because he created us(males and females alike). So here I am blabbing. But, I just thought it would be fun to post on this. I'm sure it was interesting to read. Maybe I will receive some insight. Maybe no one will comment.....either way I had fun typing this up=)

My personality

2006-05-10T13:26:00.001-05:00

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion:
You have high extroversion.You are outgoing and engaging, with both strangers and friends.You truly enjoy being with people and bring energy into any situation.Enthusiastic and fun, you're the first to say "let's go!"
Conscientiousness:
You have medium conscientiousness.You're generally good at balancing work and play.When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.
Agreeableness:
You have medium agreeableness.You're generally a friendly and trusting person.But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism.You get along well with others, as long as they play fair.
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is low.You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable.You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea.While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise.

The Five Factor Personality Test

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My thoughts and other random things

2006-05-02T17:01:00.000-05:00

So, I have not posted in forever. Alright, so forever to me may be like a week, wait.....not even. Life has been interesting since I last blogged. I think blogging helps me alot. Not blogging actually could have made my week worse. But, this week is new. God is still as good as He always was. I just feel so luke-warm sometimes, makes me angry with myself. I just randomly went to biblegateway.com and typed in a random psalm and here it is, it applies to me so much:
Psalm 67
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

God's amazing. His way will be known by all men. He is worthy of our praise. I just feel so humbled right now, to be a Son of God. Thankful. Blessed. Challenged. Revived. Unworthy!
This is all I have at the moment.
I LOVE YOU ALL

Lots of Meaningful Scripture

2006-04-26T13:14:00.000-05:00

Colossians 3
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
7In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

I was reading this last night. Such a full chapter. I just want to dwell on some of the great charges found in this chapter. So many things to work on.....For instance. I know for me sometimes I have trouble focusing on the Above. This is very dangerous as the word says, the wrath of God may be upon those children of disobedience. The Wrath of God is something to be feared. We should be shewing forth fruits such as mercy, kindness, humbleness. And lets not forget Charity.
1 Corinthians 13:4 (King James Version)
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

I love loving. I know that sounds funny, but I Love loving. Yet, I have to be careful with myself, as we think about the kinds of Love that we love with. I know for me my intentions for Love can be totally wrong. Giving love intending to receive. This is not the Love that is talked about here. The Love of Christ is what we must strive for. Christ's Love has never failed us, and won't. Thank you Jesus. Thank you for Unconditional Love. For loving a sinner like me. Help me to Love Everyone with THY Love.

Philippians 4:8

2006-04-24T13:54:00.000-05:00

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
When I read this it makes me strive to really compare what I do throughout the week with this list above.
For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
This was the same verse on in Amplified version. To me it really spells it out better, for those of us who sometimes don't always understand KJV.
It's convicting to read this list and realize that I could do so much better with my time. I've always heard people say that if we want to get something done, we Must make time for it. WE CANNOT just fit in the Word of God. It never works. That small amount of time that is left at the end of the day will always be filled with something else. Or in the mornings, I'll just sleep for fifteen more minutes. No one said it would be easy. I want to challenge everyone, if you don't already, to sacrifice and increase your devotion time. I speak to myself moreso. It starts with me.
I would welcome any thoughts on this matter at this time. Thanks!

So I can't stop Blogging

2006-04-22T17:26:00.000-05:00

Alright. Most of you know me. You knew it was only a matter of time before I would actually start a blog and become addicted. Partly the reason I never did was I thought I didn't have enough time. I don't, nevertheless, I would let that stop me. So, about myself......I work at a Funeral Home. I am a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice. I work long hours and at weird times. I've experienced pain and loss and want to help those who are in similar situations. My mother and many grandparents have gone to see Jesus in His Glory. I was able to hold onto that and use this job to make sense of my life. I am a very passionate person. I have a big heart, which consequently gets in the way a lot. God has given it to me to use to help others. This is what I am trying to do. So. now that I've posted boatloads today. It's time to hear from my readers. I love you all

My Prayer

2006-04-22T17:05:00.000-05:00

I've just been feeling lately that I as a Christian have not been measuring up to my miniscule end of the Covenant between My Heavenly Father and me. So I would just like to start with a prayer to help me remember always what my focus should be.
Father God, Maker of all things. The only one who was, and is, and is to come. I praise Thy Name. I thank Thee for Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lived among mortals and showed us the way. I'm thankful for thy word- The pathway to all things. I pray Father for this blog, that it may always be a glory and honor to thee. Thank thee for allowing me to do this and share my thoughts and prayers and love that thou has shown me. Grant me wisdom Father to say the right things and be an encouragement to other disciples of the Truth. For thou tells us that Love is the greatest. Help me to make my mission one of love to reach out and reflect thee. Only thee can make this possible. Forgive me Lord where I fall. I pray this blog will lift me up, and get me back to where I need to be. Thank thee for being so Faithful to thy promises. Help me to cling to that. Father protect those who read my blog that they may understand and be with them as they go about their day to day activities. Father I love each one of them. Help me to Pray for each one. I thank thee for thy spirit that lives in my heart. Help me to give everything I have to thee, holding nothing back. I pray thou wilt lift up all who read this .......In Jesus Precious Holy Name....AMEN

First Post

2006-04-22T09:36:00.000-05:00

So, I gave into peer pressure and created a blog, it happens(=