WELCOME to an odd mixture of Posts, Links and Videos on topics such as Family, Music, Religion, Current Events, Politics, etc. and all with my humor mixed in. And trust me, I'm verrrry funny.
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The main reason was for me to have something to help me relax and it has certainly done that over the last year. I doubt this next year will be any less unpredictable than last. However, there is no doubt in my mind that we are a stronger family in order to face whatever may come our way. I certainly know I am more grateful for...well, everything. Including those who share your thoughts with us and those who read my often crazy posts in anonymity.
I was just reflecting on the differences between this spring and last. I decided to look back and see just exactly when I started blogging and sure enough it was today! Since that "old" blog was in a format I could not update and I'm the only one that has access, I thought it fitting to share what that first post said. I certainly would have never guessed I would be trying to refrain from posting too often!!
Thank you for a fun and enlightening year with those who have been with me since day one and those who joined along the way. I very much look forward to another year of making you wonder if I am sane!
So from April 29, 2008 I give you my premiere post:
You Asked For It...But Keep Your Expectations Low!
I never really gave it much thought, the idea of starting my own blog that is. I love to read the blogs of my friends and I guess if you check regularly so my efforts won't be in vain, and have patience when I can't write much from time to time, I'll give it a shot.
Emily suggested this course of action, like I don't have enough to cram in my 24hr day. But I am not known for my vast intelligence at times (reference "Jonah") so here goes. I should be in bed but I am up with a migraine, surprise surprise. Even though I live on my own, have a husband, daughter and two step-sons, I can still (and pray will always) hear my mom in my head telling me to go to bed! On that note I will do the responsible thing and force myself to get sleep. You see, either way Abby (my daughter) will awake and share her discovery of the new day with me. With or without my consent!
I will add on and change things on my new blog as time permits and of course as I learn more about this new contraption called a blog.
Yikes, I feel old. Blessings to you all!
Britt
PICTURE SLIDESHOWS
Coming soon: pictures of the kids!!
One Last Thought From Me
Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.
God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.
As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.
I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.
Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.
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1 comments:
Congratulations. I have certainly enjoyed reading your posts!
Les
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