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Ephesians Week 6

 Ephesians 5   5  1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children   2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.   4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.   5  For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ]   6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.   7  Therefore do not be partners with them. 8  For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...

Update on John-Michael (after surgery)

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The Sunday before his surgery, John-Michael was baptized...and his daddy (Russell- my husband) was able to baptize him just as he baptized our oldest son, Noah.  John-Michael was so excited to let the world know that he had decided to answer God's call upon his life.  Four days later, it was surgery day.  ... day to debulk the plexiform fibroma by his spine.  The surgery lasted about 90 minutes.. Then, he came back very sleepy, and nauseous. Despite the nausea, with a few special bags for the ride home, we made it home later that evening.  John-Michael was greeted by his brother and sister and his two dogs.  He was thrilled to find two goody bags from friends, filled with his favorite things (chips, salsa, hot wheel cars, legos, etc).  He also loved the letters from his friends. Soon, came cards... LOTS of cards! The next day, more cards! He has some BANDAID... but he is one tough boy...and he has a BIGGER God! ...

The Power of His Unfailing Love

Surgery is tomorrow.  The doctors say he will be in surgery for about an hour.  When John-Michael got the diagnosis 6 years ago of Neurofibromatosis, I was already a believer...     I was already seeking His face.  I was already teaching His word in my home to other women.  I didn't understand why He would do this to me.  I had absorbed bad theology.  "Bad things aren't allowed into the lives of obedient believers".  The more I study in His word.. the more I see that this isn't true.   Consider Isaiah 43:1-2: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. This passage contains a promise, but not the one my flesh wants to see. It is not ...

Summer over?

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How is it that summer is almost over?  Here are a few things I haven't blogged on yet that I want to remember. John- Michael had his  yearly MRI and follow up with the surgeon. We learned that the NF tumor by his spine has grown so he will have surgery On Wednesday to remove as much of it as possible.  We rescued a puppy and gave her the shots and spaying she needed. Then, I think we found a rocking home.  See photo above..with her new family.  (She is in the bed with the children). :) John-Michael gave the horses hugs as we went a few weeks without being able to volunteer at the non-profit we have been volunteering at for nearly 2 years.  (He is hugging Spirit here). We worked as a family and build a lean to ... to provide a shelter for some horses at the rescue.    We went to Folly Beach and James Island, S.C. for vacation.  Here are my three kids (Noah, Madeline, and John-Michael with my mother in law) ....