New Year

Happy New Year! 2008

January 1, 2008 by mamakay 2 Comments

A new year is just beginning and I have such high hopes for this new year! Here’s my list:

1. Seek the LORD more. Consistently read my Bible every day and take captive each thought for the LORD.

2. Learn to show dh respect in a way that communicates my love for him.

3. Keep a cleaner home. My first step for this is to keep my kitchen counter cleared off. This is a big Hot Spot for me and I am determined to win the war against clutter on this spot.

4. Be a thermostat instead of a thermomentor in our home.

5. Assist dh is acheiving our dream of a small house/big yard. We want to sell our current house and buy a house in “the country” but still close enough to town for dh to easily commute to work.

Marriage Challenge

January 4, 2007 by mamakay Leave a Comment

I found this wonderful resource online from www.reviveourhearts.com.

It is a challenge for wives for the next 30 days to do the following:

* You can’t say anything negative about your husband …to your husband…or to anyone else, about your husband.

* Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband…to your
husband…and to someone else, about your husband!

Here is a pdf file that you can download daily encouragement and ideas to keep you going.

I thought this would be fun and a good way to start the new year! I am doing it and I hope you will too!

They have a wonderful radio program on marriage they did in July that you can listen to on their website: http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/past_programs.php?topic_name=Marriage

Just scroll down to the following & then click on it to listen to the program.

Love and Respect: An Interview with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Jul 7, 2006 – When He Won’t Respond (6 Comments)
Jul 6, 2006 – Unconditional Respect (21 Comments)
Jul 5, 2006 – The Energizing Cycle (24 Comments)
Jul 4, 2006 – The Crazy Cycle (4 Comments)

May the Lord bless your marriage this year!

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2007 by mamakay Leave a Comment

“I suppose when we wake on January 1 the world will look the same. But there is a reminder of the Resurrection at the start of each new year, each new decade. That’s why I also like sunrises, Mondays, and new seasons. God seems to be saying, “With me you can always start afresh.” — Ada Lum

On Sunday, our preacher gave a sermon on “Re-New Year” He talked about how we can never stay the same. That we are always changing but wouldn’t it be better if we changed on purpose? He spoke of how renewal comes from God and had us read together these wonderful verses:

Lamentations 5:21

Psalms 51:10

Isaiah 40:31

Habbakuk 3:2

Romans 12:2

2 Corinthians 4:16

Colossians 3:9

Titus 3:5

How I need a renewal in my life but not one that comes from my own actions but one that comes from the one true source! I love Mondays, new seasons, and new years! I need to start afresh. How about you?

Revisiting the 1000 Gifts List

December 17, 2006 by mamakay 1 Comment

Sorry I haven’t written much — life has been so crazy lately! I’ve been meaning to add more to my list. I have a few other posts I’ve been working on but haven’t been able to finish them yet. I hope you are enjoying your December. It will probably be the new year before I am posting more frequently on here again and I have some wonderful things I’ve been learning about that I am anxious to share with you.

Here are some more things on my list of 1000 Gifts:

91. A husband who has shared his life for the last 13 years with me. We keep growing & sharing together! (It is our anniversary on the 18th.)
92. Having all of our Christmas gifts purchased, wrapped & shipped now! We have a whole week left to take treats to people, spend time together and to enjoy instead of stressing over the details.
93. Our church family
94. My wonderful in-laws who are always willing to help with whatever needs done & are such wonderful babysitters!
95. My new cell phone
96. Our new library that is close enough to walk to with the girls!
97. Online Banking! Oh how that makes my life easier!
98. Prayer Warriors
99. The Bible class teachers at our church
100. Real Christian Fellowship