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I found this soooo cute, FREE, fall template from Amy's Split Decisionz. What do ya think?!

Thanks Amy!

There's been much discussion and some flat out mean arguing about the ministry of a woman/wife/mom and what her role in the home, church, and society should or shouldn't be. Reading these various articles has actually given me an upset stomach, but when I just come back to God's word I find peace and the heart of my loving Father and perfect God who knows how He designed a woman and what's best for her. He is good. He does not desire us to bear a burden that is not ours to bear, yet He stretches us in ways we wouldn't usually volunteer for.

One thing I know for sure, whether you work outside your home or not, whether you're involved in a formal church ministry or not, whether you're a skilled and crafty domestic woman or not, God designed you to be the builder of your home. And the ministry of a wife IS a high and holy calling.

Trusting in God's soveriegnty this election day

I saw this at Joyfully Living for His Glory (Chelsey's place). All I have to say is thank you Lord for raising up men who boldly speak the truth.

What John Piper says here is what the Spirit has been speaking to my heart this whole election process.

I've read many posts by my favorite Christian women bloggers and the divide and passion on the subject of who should be president or vice president is huge. And in my flesh I can start to lean one way or the other, but neither side brings me peace. The only place I find peace is in surrender and on my knees, saying, "Lord. You are King over all. You raise up one and put down another. Love us enough Lord to chasten and rebuke us and revive us in passion and unity for the gospel and love for YOU!"

This election day I stand on my knees as one of God's elect, casting my cares upon Him, because He cares for me and trusting in His Soveriengty and praying for our hearts (mine too) to be revived in passion for the love of Him who died for us!

Love in action

I had such an amazing time with my sister a week ago. I got to see her about-to-burst-with-love-heart-of-a-mom pour out into little Jose and Noah, who I pray will legally be my nephews soon, but even if not, I'll always love them. I can't even really put into words the emotion and revelation of God's love I saw in action there at my sister's place. Here's just a collage of pictures. Jose is 14 months and Noah is 2 months. Please pray for them and for my sister and her husband.

(The other two blondies are my little chickens! :) or Spidermans rather)

All Saints Day: Remembering we're surrounded by a cloud of witnesses

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also
lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and
perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the
cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of
God. -Hebrews 12:1-2

Part of the burden I have to let Christ's light shine brightly on Halloween comes out of the passion I have for remembering those saints who've gone before us, and learning from their testimonies and lives, and also, remembering that even today there are those who are persecuted and suffer for their faith. And not just that, I am a saint too. Not in the holier-than-thou connotation the word saint usually comes with, but in the truth. I am one of God's holy people, set apart, not by my good works, by my faith (which is a gift of God and not conjured up by me) in what the Son of God has done for me. If you trust (wholly lean on) Christ, you too are a saint. (1 Peter 2:9)

Take some time to remember who you are identified with and what trail has been blazed for you as a saint of God's today.