OUR CELEBRATION LUNCH

July 15, 2010

Happy Anniversary to my dear husband of 22 years. Yesterday, we went out to Ryan's and had a celebration lunch with our kids. Here's some pictures.
God has been good.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN

July, 13th, 2010

Yesterday was our fifth born's 4th birthday. We are having Vacation Bible School this week at our church. Things are a little bit hurried, hectic, and rushed this week so I'm posting this late. I thought I would show you some pictures from yesterday.
These are not in the order they were taken, but it will work.
Pic 1- Birthday visit from grandma(my mom)
Pic 2- A kiss and hug for her present
Pic 3- her present- a Toy Story play tent
Pic 4-I got this shot just a few minutes after he woke up. He was imitating me holding the camera to take his picture.
Pic 5-Me and Benjamin on his 4th birthday.
Pic 6- His birthday card from me(mama)
Pic 7- Blowing out his #4 candle
Pic 8- His cake

CHURCH SIGNS

Friday, July 9th, 2010

I saw the words below on a church sign along time ago as I was on my way to church.

"NO JESUS, NO PEACE; KNOW JESUS, KNOW PEACE"

For just eight words, they hold a big punch.

THE BLACK FAMILY MEN

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

This was taken hours before our family fireworks show started. They(except their dad
in the middle) were all wearing their new patriotic t-shirts I had just bought them. I thought it made for a nice "Fourth of July" picture.

OUR JULY DEVOTION, PART 5

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Coincidence?

(In May of 1919 at Dusseldorf, Germany, the Allied Forces obtained a copy of some of the
“Communists’ Rules for Revolution.” Eighty-nine years later, the Reds are still following the rules.
As you read the following, stop after each item and think about the present-day situation where you live-and all around our nation.)

THE RED RULES

A. Corrupt the young; get them away from religion. Get them interested in sex. Make them superficial; destroy their ruggedness.

B. Get control of all means of publicity, thereby;

1. Get people’s minds off their government by focusing their attention on athletics,
sexy books and plays, and other trivialities.
2. Divide the people into hostile groups by constantly harping on controversial matters of no importance.
3. Destroy the people’s faith in their natural leaders by holding the latter up to contempt , ridicule and obloquy.
4. Always preach true democracy, but seize power as fast and ruthlessly as possible.
5. By encouraging government extravagances, destroy it’s credit, produce fear of inflation with rising prices, and general discontent.
6. Form unnecessary strikes in vital industries, encourage civil disorders, and foster a lenient and soft attitude on the part of government toward such disorders.
7. By specious argument, cause the breakdown of the moral virtues, honesty, sobriety, continence, faith in the pledged word, ‘ruggedness’.
8. Cause the registration of all firearms, on some pretext, with a view to confiscating them and leaving the population helpless.
-Selected
Great Preaching on Patriotism

OUR JULY DEVOTION, PART 4

Monday, July 5th, 2010



Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin
All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.
I hope you take the time to read this ... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means ... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers. Considering we celebrated Mother’s Day in May, and then we will celebrate Father’s Day in June, please pay special close attention to the meanings of the 9th and 10th folds.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.

 The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'

The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is the Armed Forces that protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13 th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are ! uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.

Share this with your children, grand children, etc. you love and all others who love what is referred to, the symbol of ' Liberty and Freedom.'

MAYBE THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD READ THIS EXPLANATION BEFORE THEY RENDER THEIR DECISION ON THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.





I received this in an email and chose to add it to this devotion in honor of
Memorial Day, May 31, and Flag Day June 14

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Thank you to all our American soldiers, in all branches of the military, and their families. We proudly solute you.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA