There’s No Place Like Home

Here are some photos from the show “There’s No Place Like Home”
Certain people have been asking to see them :)

Visit www.praisehisnamewithdancing.com for more information about the school.
Thanks to many different photographers for the photos…

And I had to include a photo with my favorite tech guy

Here are some of my sweet, sweet students…   I had a wonderful year with them!!

“Let them praise His name with dancing…”
Psalm 149

 

Happy Birthday Josiah!

May the Lord continue to bless you and cause His face to shine
upon you…   Your delight to do the will of the Lord is
something that I really admire.

I’m so, so thankful for you — how good the Lord has
been to bring you into my life.  I love you, Josiah!

“Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works
Which You have done…”
Psalm 40:5a

(this is belated as Josiah’s birthday was earlier this month)

Happy Anniversary Daddy & Mommy

On this Friday, June 12th,
Daddy and Mommy will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary!!

May our gracious Lord Jesus  bless and strengthen you both in the coming year.  Kenan, Elijah and I are so blessed to have you as our parents!  We hope you have both have a very special day…       I love you, Daddy and Mommy!

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 Also….  I want to wish Mommy a (very belated) Happy Birthday!!!! 

Mommy, have I told you lately how much I want to follow in your footsteps?  Your example is a huge blessing that I thank God for….

…and I’m asking Him to continue working on changing my heart into one like yours–a heart filled with patience, wisdom and graciousness.  Thank you for continually trusting in the Lord with your whole heart no matter the circumstance.  I’ve seen you do this for a long time and I praise the Lord for it! May Jesus’ presence be close beside you in this new year.  I love you!

Little Tait

I just wanted to pass along the word of an opportunity to give financially to a family in the body of Christ. 
Visit www.littletait.com to read the story of this sweet little boy…

There are only 14 days left before his medical bill
will be greatly increased.
My name is Tait Zimmerman Jr. and I am a little baby boy who, without the help of modern medicine, dedicated care and God’s hand, would not be alive today! I was born 3 months before I should have been and am miraculously doing well today. I spent the first three months of my life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, cared for by some terrific doctors and nurses! Now my mommy and daddy have to get creative to pay the hospital, doctors and the whole team who took care of me. They have included a lot of information for you on this site about me, and our specific needs. Thank you for your considerationand support!
–from the home page of www.littletait.com

You’re Invited

We’re Engaged!

 Josiah and I are engaged!!!

My heart is overflowing with a good theme…
Psalm 45:1

I Am Running After You…

…You’ve become my soul’s delight.”

Is Jesus your soul’s delight today? Does your heart yearn after Him? 
Do you find your joy in worshipping the Living Savior, Jesus?

“As the deer pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…”
Psalm 42:1-2

Running

I hear the voice, the voice of the One I love
He’s calling my name
I hear the voice, the voice of the One I love
He’s calling my name

He’s saying:
“Come up higher and hear the angels sing
 Come up higher my beloved
Come up higher and leave this world behind
And find me to be beautiful”

I am running, running after You
You’ve become my soul’s delight
I am running, running after You
Here with You I find my life

One thing I’ve desired, this will I seek after
To dwell in Your house forevermore
Now I’m running after the Thing that really matters
You’ve become my joy and song
You’ve become my joy and song
You’ve become my joy and song

I am running, running after You
You’ve become my soul’s delight
I am running, running after You
Here with You I find my life

I find my joy in worshipping You, Lord
I find my joy in worshipping You, Lord…

-Song by Klaus (with Kari Jobe)

O God, You are my God;
Early I will seek You;
My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thristy land
Where there is no water…

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Psalm 63:1&3

Millet Crackers

Millet Crackers

1 1/2 C millet
1/4 C flaxseeds
2-2 1/4 C whole wheat or spelt flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 C melter butter
1 C water with 2 T white vinegar added

Mix all ingredients and then knead briefly.  Leave in covered bowl overnight.  In the morning, flatten dough onto a greased baking sheet.  Sprinkle sea salt, garlic salt & oregano over dough.
Bake @ 425 about 10 minutes.

These are delicious crackers and are wonderful served with hummus!  I’m sure you could add parmesan cheese to the dough to make a cheese cracker too. 
I originally found this recipe on The Nourishing Gourmet but I’ve since added my own ingredients and made a few changes… to view the original recipe, click here: http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/03/homemade-crackers-2.html

For more information on soaking grains, click here:
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/03/nourishing-practices-soaking-grains-2.html

Happy Birthday Kenan

 

Happy 15th Birthday Kenan!!
We’re so amazed at how you have grown in the past year and we look forward to the further growth that the Lord will work in your heart in this coming year. 
Keep seeking after our Savior!

 

This Cross

This cross, Lord, it’s here again.

I thought I’d left it far behind.

The pain and all the heartache

They were memories in my mind.

Yet once again they grip my heart

The fears, the pain, the ache

I’m not ready to carry it again

But it’s here for me to take.

You were faithful through the first time

And I know right now you’re here.

Please send me grace and strength I need

And catch these streaming tears.

I’m not the only one with pain

Greater crosses others bear

So through these blinding tears

Help me see their needs with care.

Although my arms are tired

And with this to hold feel weak

Give them strength to reach to others

Sharing comfort that they seek.

My voice, it often falters

When I speak of this ache and fear

Instead, in good or bad, I ask

Let it praise You, strong and clear.

For You are ever faithful

I’ve seen it times before

You walk with me on this journey

To show Your love once more.

I thank You for Your love

For the help You always send

I thank You for Your care

And how aching hearts you mend.

Your plan for us is perfect

I’m convinced that it is true

So with strengthened heart, I’m ready

To carry this cross for You.

-by Laura Anne Moninger
I found this on the Young Ladies Christian Fellowship