Ok, I like trying new things and thought to ask all of you.....
What is one of your most favorite games to play outside at YOUR house?
~Kaitlyn
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
New Word
I found this info at http://www.gotquestions.org/joy-trials.html
Joy
Question: "How can I find joy in the midst of trials?"
First, we need to understand that joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness comes and goes sometimes as often as waves hitting the shore. Happiness isn’t something you can cling to when you’ve lost a loved one, or are facing bankruptcy. Joy, on the other hand can stay with you for the long haul. The reason? Real joy is from God. For the believer, it is like a bottomless well of water—always an abundant supply. Even in the darkest days, when sadness, grief, and loss may threaten to overwhelm you, God’s joy is there.
Second, we need to understand that God’s joy cannot be taken away. Oh, you might think that it’s gone—that the hands of misfortune have snatched it from you—but it’s not. As believers, we are promised the constant presence of the Holy Spirit. We are promised His joy. Just as our salvation is assured through Jesus’ one-time sacrifice for all. Jesus’ words in John 15:11; “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” Other examples, Acts 13:52; “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 16:34; “The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family.”
Third, we need to stop wallowing, whining and complaining and grab onto God’s joy. Just like salvation is a free and perfect gift from Him, we must reach out and accept that gift. Grab onto it. Like a lifeline. Choose joy. Over bitterness, anger, and sorrow. Make a decision to choose joy every day. No matter what. Look at these great examples in Scripture: “Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability” (2 Corinthians 8:2-3). “You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 1:6). “Be joyful always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). “You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions” (Hebrews 10:34). And the best illustration of all, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
Joy
Question: "How can I find joy in the midst of trials?"
First, we need to understand that joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness comes and goes sometimes as often as waves hitting the shore. Happiness isn’t something you can cling to when you’ve lost a loved one, or are facing bankruptcy. Joy, on the other hand can stay with you for the long haul. The reason? Real joy is from God. For the believer, it is like a bottomless well of water—always an abundant supply. Even in the darkest days, when sadness, grief, and loss may threaten to overwhelm you, God’s joy is there.
Second, we need to understand that God’s joy cannot be taken away. Oh, you might think that it’s gone—that the hands of misfortune have snatched it from you—but it’s not. As believers, we are promised the constant presence of the Holy Spirit. We are promised His joy. Just as our salvation is assured through Jesus’ one-time sacrifice for all. Jesus’ words in John 15:11; “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” Other examples, Acts 13:52; “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 16:34; “The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family.”
Third, we need to stop wallowing, whining and complaining and grab onto God’s joy. Just like salvation is a free and perfect gift from Him, we must reach out and accept that gift. Grab onto it. Like a lifeline. Choose joy. Over bitterness, anger, and sorrow. Make a decision to choose joy every day. No matter what. Look at these great examples in Scripture: “Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability” (2 Corinthians 8:2-3). “You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 1:6). “Be joyful always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). “You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions” (Hebrews 10:34). And the best illustration of all, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
Monday, June 18, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
New Word
I got this info at http://www.gotquestions.org/self-love.html
Question: "Is there a difference between joy and happiness?"
Answer: Genesis 30:1-13 tells the story of two sisters, Rachel and Leah, and their rivalry over their husband, Jacob. Each woman tries to have more male children in order to please him, even using their handmaidens to conceive more offspring. Leah’s handmaiden, Zilpah, bore Jacob a second son, and verse 13 says, “Then Leah said, ‘Happy am I! For women have called me happy.’ So she named him Asher.” Thus the word "happy" comes from the Hebrew root word ashar and means "to set right or be blessed." We also find the word "happiness" in Deuteronomy 24:5; which says, “When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out with the army nor be charged with any duty; he shall be free at home one year and shall give happiness to his wife whom he has taken.”
The word “joy” comes from the Greek root word chara and means "to be exceedingly glad." James 1:2 says, “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.” How could we ever consider going through difficulties and trials a reason to feel joy? James 1:3-4 gives us a clue when it says, “Knowing that the testing of our faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” The deep, abiding joy comes as we persevere through trials, with God’s help, and our faith matures and is strengthened. So happiness tends to be fleeting and depends upon temporal factors like circumstances or other people.
Question: "Is there a difference between joy and happiness?"
Answer: Genesis 30:1-13 tells the story of two sisters, Rachel and Leah, and their rivalry over their husband, Jacob. Each woman tries to have more male children in order to please him, even using their handmaidens to conceive more offspring. Leah’s handmaiden, Zilpah, bore Jacob a second son, and verse 13 says, “Then Leah said, ‘Happy am I! For women have called me happy.’ So she named him Asher.” Thus the word "happy" comes from the Hebrew root word ashar and means "to set right or be blessed." We also find the word "happiness" in Deuteronomy 24:5; which says, “When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out with the army nor be charged with any duty; he shall be free at home one year and shall give happiness to his wife whom he has taken.”
The word “joy” comes from the Greek root word chara and means "to be exceedingly glad." James 1:2 says, “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials.” How could we ever consider going through difficulties and trials a reason to feel joy? James 1:3-4 gives us a clue when it says, “Knowing that the testing of our faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” The deep, abiding joy comes as we persevere through trials, with God’s help, and our faith matures and is strengthened. So happiness tends to be fleeting and depends upon temporal factors like circumstances or other people.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
QQ (quick question)
I love reading so I thought to ask...
What is your most favorite book you ever read?
~Kaitlyn
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The end of...
Hey everybody. I just wanted to tell you that I will no longer be posting Weekly Devotions any more. Thanks bye.
~Kaitlyn
~Kaitlyn
Info on Sarah's blog
Hey everybody. If you want to know what’s going on with my family. (Chad, the baby, New York, and Thailand) And if you are wondering why I don't post about my family, It's because Sarah, my sister, posts all about it. So if you want to know what's happening, just go to my sister’s blog and she will tell you all about it. Bye
Sarah's blog is http://livingforjesus-sarah.blogspot.com/
~Kaitlyn
Monday, June 4, 2012
FC (Fun Crafts)
I got this info at http://alyashcreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-tuesday-interchangable-fabric.html
Hey every body. I hope you like this craft.
Here is what I did:
Step One: Order some headband elastic from this awesome Etsy shop:
Deepwater Trading Co.
Step Three: Measure your elastic to your head size. You want it to fit snug however, if making a flapper style headband watch to make sure it doesn't indent your forehead!
Hey every body. I hope you like this craft.
Here is what I did:
Step One: Order some headband elastic from this awesome Etsy shop:
Deepwater Trading Co.
Step Two: Make some pretty fabric flowers etc to use on your headband.
Step Three: Measure your elastic to your head size. You want it to fit snug however, if making a flapper style headband watch to make sure it doesn't indent your forehead!
Step Four: Cut a felt circle to fit the back of your flower and follow snap instructions to attach the top snap side.
(This is where your hammer comes in!)
Step Five: Use hot glue to attach felt circle/snap to the underside of your flower.
(This is where your hammer comes in!)
Step Five: Use hot glue to attach felt circle/snap to the underside of your flower.
Step Six: Follow snap instructions to attach the under side of the snap to your elastic.
(I folded the top side over once to add some weight for the snap.)
(I folded the top side over once to add some weight for the snap.)
Voila! Snap your elastic to your flower and you're in business! Now you can make various flowers and use various colored elastic to mix it up. You can also try gluing the snap to a metal hair clip!
I hope you like it.
While I'm Waiting - John Waller
For those of you who do not recognize this song it is from the very good movie Fireproof.
~Kaitlyn
~Kaitlyn
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