Just the start of 2016

This year of 2016 beholds so many changes, new experiences and exciting times.
Today was a big day for us. Today my 1st born had her last senior pictures done. It was a fun day.
So yes, this means that in about 5mths she will be graduating.
In 7mths she will be 18 yrs old.
In 6 mths I will be leaving for Cajamarca Peru. My very 1st mission trip.
11 days of seeking and tending to others needs.

My Nurses Prayer for 2016

Dear Lord,

Help me remember always why I became a nurse. That Your kind and healing hands may be  seen through me. That they may come to know You, for I am only a willing vessel Lord,
willing to be used.

Amen.

What or Who is molding us?

As I was reading today on my lunch break, there was a question that really caught my attention.

"What is molding you?"

I have spent some time pondering this. So, I'm asking...

What or who is molding us.....

The world?
Or
The bible?

Are we being molded by:

John, David, Peter or Paul?

Or by

Fox, facebook, twitter  or blog?

Not saying social media is bad, there some things about it I love.
But, we as Christians, have to keep in mind, that those who do not know Christ, are watching, listening and learning by those around them- meaning us! So, are you being molded by His word so that we can be that example to others?

You see, we as Christians have Christ to follow, to listen to, learn from, pray too.

But others, they just have you...

Until they surrender to Christ themselves.

So what or who is molding you today?
What or who is taking priority in your life?

Philippines 4:7-9

Philippians 4:7-9King James Version (KJV)

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

A Good Read

For months I have been struggling to just read even one of the MANY books I own. I can't just pick one up and go. I have to feel it. It has to be something I'm interested in or on a topic I am struggling with or needs to reach into my heart and grab a hold.
And since nursing school has been over this past July have I have not been able to find that one book that I just can't put down. Until now.......

I am so excited to finally get to read this. I had been wanting it for awhile but just wouldn't send the money to get it. But
now I am glad I did. Just got started and I so can connect to it.

So I now you are probly waiting for the title, right?

"Women Living Well"

And here is just a sneak peak...

"The Bible is revolutionary, life-changing, extraordinary, eye-opening, jaw-dropping, and downright amazing. It is filled with romance, tragedy, heroes, good, and evil. There is suspense, drama, wisdom, and comfort. As you read, you will weep and you will jump for joy. Yet we women are too often drawn away by novels, self-help books, cookbooks, magazines, and social media. These are a poor substitute for the Bible and a relationship with God. Other reading materials steal our time away from the one book that is most extraordinary on the planet—the Bible. Those books and magazines are inviting and enjoyable—and don’t get me wrong: you may just see me reading one on the beach—but they lack the power of God’s voice. It’s only in the Bible that we find direct words from God. There is no other place in this world where we can get a direct message from God, so why do we neglect reading Scripture? Don’t we want to hear God’s voice?"

-by Courtney Joseph

So I encourage you to read it and share it and I would love to hear what you think about it, how it may touch you and your life as a women, mother, wife, friend, child of God.

Off here I go,  to pick it back up,
just had to share
"a good read"
   with you!

All my love and prayers sweet ones,

Katie

What is on your Mind?

Remembering, dwelling, soaking in on words from a speaker I heard this weekend to a large group of women.

I can't help but want to share something that really stuck out to me
And
I'm just wondering how many more of you women can relate to this.

The question was asked ....
Where is your MIND?
In the Spirit
Or
In the flesh

What is taking up your life?
What is taking up your time?

This next statement that was made really has got me thinking.

If WE have

                        Lot more of Jesus

  

                  - alot less of the world

= A Powerful Life!

So where is your mind?

How much time are we spending on worldly  things Vs. The amount of time we are spending devoted into Gods Word?

This was directed to me! I do find my self scrolling my phone before even opening my bible.

 This was directed to me! cause I tend to check email before I even thank God for a new day.

LORD, I ask you to forgive me where I seek other things before you.

I thank you for your forgiveness from my actions and words and thoughts that are displeasing to you.

Bring attention to me when I am putting my flesh before You and your word so that I may redirect my focus upon you everyday!

In Jesus Name

Amen

One of my Favorite Things

One of my favorite things to do- is read.
I read some books to learn, I enjoy reading some books to get lost in my imagination. However, the busyness of life slows down my reading time....

But thru nursing school and day to day life, I have a habit of screen shooting books I come across online, that I SOMEDAY would like to read.
Here are just a few I have saved over the past year...

Do you have any good reads to recommend?

Yarn Time!

Fall is time for yarn works!
And Guess what? It is Fall!!
Time to drag out the needles and yarn!

My Goal for this year is to only knit! I may be slow at this but I want u to learn this - I am determined!