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Bless The Lord Oh My Soul
Photo Credit: The Principal This week has been a tad difficult. It's only Tuesday Not entirely sure why I'm having a hard time. It could be my hormones. Yes, I went there. I am in totally off kilter! It could be hormonal teens. A Freshman and a Junior this year. It's September. Which means the 2 year anniversary of Mom and Jonny. The Principal and I are trying to get away this weekend for our…
On Faith
This year my One Word is FAITH. Keep the FAITH? Be FAITHFUL? Did you know the word FAITH is in the Old Testament 2 times? (NKJV) Did you know it's in the New Testament 272 times?! (NKJV) When I chose this word I had it in my head Keep the Faith. As in have no worries,God has my back. My days are God breathed. Even in the valleys He has my back. Especially in the…
He Knows You
We have two young adult sons. They are as different as black and white. One is all redneck One is hipster One is blonde One is brunette One is a preacher One is a wild land fire fighter One has walked away from God many times. One had a drug problem. Being drug to church all the time. Our oldest went to Job Corp at 16, so until then, he had a 'drug' problem as…
I Can’t Take Credit for That
When I get compliments on my kids about how great they are, how it's so great and wonderful they're serving I want to say thank you, yes they're my kids. I can't take credit for that. The fact that makes my heart all proud to be a parent when my kids are awesome because I sure don't claim it when they're not awesome. It is only by the grace of God my kids are where…
30 Days of Thankful New Days
For new days. Last night I was discouraged. Today I am concerned for the future. For what my kids will inherit. But, today I am thankful that joy comes in the morning. <div align="center"><a href="" title="Mama Kautz"><img src="" alt="Mama Kautz" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
Blessed are the Persecuted
Matthew 5:10-12 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” We will be persecuted for doing what is right. It is…
Welcome #FiveMinuteFriday
To participate in Five Minute Friday all you do is write according to the prompt from Lisa Jo. You get 5 mintues. No more. No less. No editing. Just write. Go/ I am on my second round of teenagers. Something I have found that is a good policy to have is making them feel Welcome. When it's the early, sleepy hours of the day and they want to come into our room to talk. Or…
Blessed are the Peacemakers
I hate confrontation. I recently deleted my Facebook because of debate with a 'family' member over politics. I was so sick to my stomach over it. It wasn't peaceful in any way. As Christian's we are to be peaceful in everything. We are called to be like Jesus. We will probably be mocked or ridiculed. In return we are to be peaceful. We give up that right to 'justify' behavior that isn't glorifying to Christ.…
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
"Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7) He knows our heart. The deepest crevices. As I sit here praying. Pondering. I read the twitter feed about Allume. I go to the website to see the line up of speakers. They have been sold out of tickets for awhile. I also heard there aren't any rooms left. He knows my heart Why I long to go again…
Letting Go and Holding On part II
I wrote about the new season of parenting. Having so much on my heart I made it a "series" I have discovered I am 'that' mom. That mom that wants to hover. Be included. Have you ever seen Real Housewives of Orange County? me either. I saw it once. That particular episode one of the mom's was helicopter mom. Totally showed up at her college age son's apartment during a party. Ok so I am…