I have mentioned this book in past posts but wanted to talk about what God has taught me through reading it. I want to first say that it's very important to read the Bible before any other book but with saying that I also believe that God has his HAND on other resources to encourage/grow our spiritual walk. God has used this book in my life at this moment and I just wanted to share! Before I start I urge everyone to purchase it (I got a great deal on Amazon.com), it's an amazing story of how God used a woman to bring two men into each other's lives to impact a city, and now it seems the nation. Please comment and let me know if you have read it or plan on reading it- I would love to blog with you about it!
I wont spoil the book but during a rough time in Ron's life God reminded him to "PRAY WITHOUT CEASING"- God struck something in my heart that I believe he is trying to teach me. First HE convicted me about being in the Word and Praying FIRST thing in the morning. In the past I would've thought as long as I do my quiet time 'sometime' during the day it's fine. But as I thought about those words "PRAY WITHOUT CEASING" it was clear how can I do that on a daily basis if I am not allowing myself to be filled with HIS Word and Spirit first thing in the morning. I realized that the moment I wake up insecurities, stress, 'to do' lists flood my mind and my heart. Instead of trying to carry all of that weight around I believe HE is calling me to GET UP earlier and learn how to TRULY depend on HIM! Even if that means I have to get up at 5 :30 am before work- I will not say it's going to be easy and that I wont struggle but I want to know what it's like to TRULY live a life by PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING and I believe God is trying to tell me.
I guess blogging about it will help hold me accountable! I will continue to post lessons that God is whispering to my heart- MORE TO COME!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
WILSON'S FIRST BIRTHDAY BASH!
I am so excited about Wilson turning one and as a mommy I am even more excited to be throwing him a huge FIRST BIRTHDAY BASH!! I love any excuse to party but it will be amazing to have all of our family and friends who LOVE him on a daily basis to come together and CELEBRATE!!
(I have a confession- I have secretly been excited about this party since the day I found out I was pregnant!!)
The Lord continues to pour out his Blessings to us through our wonderful, sweet, and healthy son! He is getting ready to take off walking so pray for us- haha.
Here is his Cute Invitation!!
(I have a confession- I have secretly been excited about this party since the day I found out I was pregnant!!)
The Lord continues to pour out his Blessings to us through our wonderful, sweet, and healthy son! He is getting ready to take off walking so pray for us- haha.
Here is his Cute Invitation!!
Friday, January 29, 2010
My Future Pilot
I have a feeling Wilson will take after his daddy and be a PILOT!! A few weeks ago we went to ATL and celebrated Craig's retirement from the CDC. The restaurant where the ceremony was held was at an airport and you could put the headsets on and listen to the controllers and planes coming in!! IT WAS PRETTY COOL. Here is a picture of my FUTURE PILOT- CAPTAIN WILSON GREY SHEPHERD! That has a nice ring to it.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
WOW UPDATE!
SORRY GUYS- I know many of you have been on the edge of your seat waiting on an update! haha-Just kidding.
LIFE IS GOOD. Ryan is busy with classes and I am working a few days a week in Franklin. Thanks to Grammy Shep Wilson gets loved and taken care of by one of his two favorite grammy's. We are finally getting settled and in a routine- WILSON IS GETTING SO BIG and in a few weeks WILL BE ONE! He is taking LOTS of steps and pretty much any day now he will probably be running around with his cousins. He just gets sweeter and sweeter to be with! HE IS MY JOY!
I miss my family like crazy but there is a sense of comfort being back in the Boro- it's great seeing old friends!! Wilson had his first play date with Troy today- NOTE TO SELF: hold off play dates during teething- no they had a great time! And momma had a great time and conversation with Angela. God is already blessing our lives with wonderful people! He has shown us in more ways than one how much he LOVES and CARES for us- even with the small things.
The Lord is continuing to grow us spiritually and strengthening our marriage- I am learning that God cares about the small insecurities we HOLD and ANCHOR ourselves too- and HE wants us to DEPEND and Search HIS Word DAILY. For those of you who havent read "SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME!!" BUY IT NOW. It's an amazing- True story of how God brought these two men together through one amazing Godly woman! They are in the process of making a movie of it now. PLEASE READ IT! LOVE TO ALL.
LIFE IS GOOD. Ryan is busy with classes and I am working a few days a week in Franklin. Thanks to Grammy Shep Wilson gets loved and taken care of by one of his two favorite grammy's. We are finally getting settled and in a routine- WILSON IS GETTING SO BIG and in a few weeks WILL BE ONE! He is taking LOTS of steps and pretty much any day now he will probably be running around with his cousins. He just gets sweeter and sweeter to be with! HE IS MY JOY!
I miss my family like crazy but there is a sense of comfort being back in the Boro- it's great seeing old friends!! Wilson had his first play date with Troy today- NOTE TO SELF: hold off play dates during teething- no they had a great time! And momma had a great time and conversation with Angela. God is already blessing our lives with wonderful people! He has shown us in more ways than one how much he LOVES and CARES for us- even with the small things.
The Lord is continuing to grow us spiritually and strengthening our marriage- I am learning that God cares about the small insecurities we HOLD and ANCHOR ourselves too- and HE wants us to DEPEND and Search HIS Word DAILY. For those of you who havent read "SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME!!" BUY IT NOW. It's an amazing- True story of how God brought these two men together through one amazing Godly woman! They are in the process of making a movie of it now. PLEASE READ IT! LOVE TO ALL.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Parents Visit
My parents came Tuesday for a few days and brought our doggie Lillie!!!! It feels a little more like home with my Lil! We had a wonderful time, we painted pottery, drank coffee (How do you say NON FAT MILK?- sorry inside joke with momma), shopped, ate, drank coffee, and shopped!! HEHE. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH- Ryan and I are so blessed with wonderful parents who support, pray, and love us with all of their hearts. What an amazing Legacy we can continue with our Wilson! Wilson LOVED being with Grammy and Papaw and pretty much laughed the whole time! When they were leaving he gave Grammy Love two kisses and waved bye- he has only waved a couple times before. Here are some pictures of the wonderful weekend! Thanks Momma Love and K-diddy!
LOVE THAT FACE!
He looks like his daddy here!!
The Sheps!
Momma Love and K-Diddy! Love them more than they will ever know!
Ry giving Wils a ride on a box!
Mom's first pottery experience, she LOVED it.
I love his eyes in this shirt.
LOVE THAT FACE!
He looks like his daddy here!!
The Sheps!
Momma Love and K-Diddy! Love them more than they will ever know!
Ry giving Wils a ride on a box!
Mom's first pottery experience, she LOVED it.
I love his eyes in this shirt.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28 "God works everything out to the good for those who love him."
This has been one of my favorite scriptures and this verse has sustained me through many trials in 2009. I was listening to a Christian radio station here in the Boro and the DJ said something amazing about this particular verse- He said many people think this verse means that when you Love God everything will be fine and God will turn the bad things in your life to good. He said he believes that God also uses your pain and suffering for other people's good! He gave an example of someone close to you dying but because of the death people were saved. Even when you are going through a hard time in your life and you are seeking out HIS Good in it- look at other people's lives, their situations, and remember that HE works out everything to HIS Good and HIS Purpose.
This has been one of my favorite scriptures and this verse has sustained me through many trials in 2009. I was listening to a Christian radio station here in the Boro and the DJ said something amazing about this particular verse- He said many people think this verse means that when you Love God everything will be fine and God will turn the bad things in your life to good. He said he believes that God also uses your pain and suffering for other people's good! He gave an example of someone close to you dying but because of the death people were saved. Even when you are going through a hard time in your life and you are seeking out HIS Good in it- look at other people's lives, their situations, and remember that HE works out everything to HIS Good and HIS Purpose.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Boro Residents
We are here in the Boro!! We have been here about a week. Ryan started work today and starts school Jan. 14. I am going to start subbing hopefully next week. We are enjoying the apartment and spending time with Grammy, Pops, Chuck, Liz and the boys, Sara and Holly. Jeff and Amanda came in last week as we celebrated the New Year!! It feels weird being back- it's almost like we are on vacation and it brings back memories of the good ole College days. We hope to catch up with friends and enjoy our time here. I miss my family and cant wait for my parents to come see us next week!!
Wilson has had a few firsts this past week. He is drinking from a sippy cup, walking behind his firetruck toy by himself, and he learned today how to pick up his leg and get off of it. He is getting SO big- he would rather walk than crawl. He LOVES playing with his cousins- they already have so many memories!! It's hard to believe in just about a month he will be 1!!!!! Breaks my heart! Thank you all for your prayers. I will keep you updated!!
Ashley
Wilson has had a few firsts this past week. He is drinking from a sippy cup, walking behind his firetruck toy by himself, and he learned today how to pick up his leg and get off of it. He is getting SO big- he would rather walk than crawl. He LOVES playing with his cousins- they already have so many memories!! It's hard to believe in just about a month he will be 1!!!!! Breaks my heart! Thank you all for your prayers. I will keep you updated!!
Ashley
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