tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33810899077304009012024-03-14T02:51:06.162-04:00Joy Is Found In HimThoughts and lessons on family, faith and life :)Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-38220125655942883392015-05-19T14:25:00.005-04:002015-05-19T14:29:36.888-04:00Contentment - The Theme For 43
So, tomorrow is my birthday. Yup 43. What am I doing with this life? What will people see in it when they look back? What are my children getting from it?
Anyway, typically, for about a week leading up to my birthday, I spend some time in reflection over the previous year, just simply counting my blessings and looking at where I've come as a person. I also Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-17818372302126430872014-12-13T16:03:00.002-05:002014-12-13T16:03:55.590-05:00Miracle on the Battlefield
Jehoshapat -- an Old Testament King of Judah. He was a good king with a heart for God. He wasn't perfect but you can see that he tries. One of the last events of his kingdom that we hear about is a battle, or rather, a non-battle. Jehoshapat was told that three other kings had joined forces and were plotting for war against him. Immediately, even though he is afraid, he calls for prayer andShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-63841119247112421502014-06-23T15:43:00.002-04:002014-06-23T15:43:27.550-04:00Run Your RaceLast week our Bible study group started the study Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst. It's basically a study about how we give food a place of honor in our lives that is only meant for God. We run to food in times of stress, anxiety, joy, etc instead of running to God. This may not necessarily be true for you but I know that it is true for me! And let's face it, if you are a woman in America, it is Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-80161744461282352522014-01-27T07:15:00.001-05:002014-01-27T07:15:49.143-05:00Musical Monday: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United I LOVE this song!
I especially love the line that says 'Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders'. Wow!
Would we dare to invite the Spirit to lead us to a place where our trust is without borders?
How do I get to a place where my trust in God is so BIG that it literally has No borders?
I suppose it only happens by handing over my life to Him Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-76876263981187533972014-01-20T08:36:00.001-05:002014-01-20T14:27:54.171-05:00I'm back!Well, I haven't posted on the blog for a while (almost 2 years! Gasp!) but I'm back now! I spent some time last night reading through the blog and it really blessed me to see how strong my faith was back then. I'm not sure I would say it's that strong today. But God usually speaks to me as I journal or write in conjunction with my Scripture reading. So back to writing it is :)
God has really Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-6859511668077294782012-03-30T12:12:00.002-04:002012-03-30T12:23:03.398-04:00SufficiencyIt's funny how God will lay a little thing on your heart, a whisper, perhaps and if you are careful to listen, you may just get to watch Him in action as, right before your eyes, He will take that little thing and expand it into something more. This could be an idea that He is growing or a ministry even but as it happened in my case, it was a personal command.
Last week, probably aboutShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-60614998583433895212011-11-06T07:41:00.000-05:002011-11-06T07:41:02.150-05:00What is your 'Egypt'?I am the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. Leviticus 11:45
Over and over again in the Old Testament, God is pointing the Isrealites back to the Exodus out of Egypt. He is continually calling them to remember what He has done for them. As we approach Thanksgiving here in the United States, many people are pausing to reflect on what they Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-7400314699039260702011-09-26T06:31:00.000-04:002011-09-26T06:32:08.752-04:00Journey Through Scripture - Day 4
The Journey Through Scripture posts are written for the ladies in the small group that I am leading. We are spending the next year together reading through the entire Bible.Day 4: Genesis 10-12, Matthew 4
I would encourage you to complete the reading before you read the blog posts :) Genesis 12, Verse 1 -- God told Abram to leave and to go. God said that He would show Abram Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-7679093637140481232011-09-25T08:09:00.001-04:002011-09-25T08:27:14.641-04:00Journey Through Scripture - Day 2
The Journey Through Scripture posts are written for the ladies in the small group that I am leading. We are spending the next year together reading through the entire Bible.Day 2: Genesis 4-6, Matthew 2
I would encourage you to complete the reading before you read the blog posts :)Genesis 4:3 -- Cain brought some of his fruit as an offering. He didn't choose the first or the best. Verse 4Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-46111756073079773692011-09-24T10:24:00.000-04:002011-09-24T10:26:12.805-04:00Journey Through Scripture - Day 1
The Journey Through Scripture posts are written for the ladies in the small group that I am leading. We are spending the next year together reading through the entire Bible.Day 1: Genesis 1-3, Matthew 1
I would encourage you to complete the reading before you read the blog posts :)
Genesis ch.3, verse 1 -- By asking Eve 'Did God really say ...?' Satan is trying to cause her to doubt God. He Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-46854195548699111562011-09-22T07:45:00.000-04:002011-09-22T07:45:26.244-04:00Journey Through Scripture
We have small groups at our church, which we call Community Groups. This year I am very blessed and humbled to have the privilege of leading one of these groups! The focus of these groups is to build community - become Family with each other, and to study the Bible. It is about so much more than just Bible study -- it is about the relationships we have and how we glorify God through those and Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-27792228417639254342011-09-16T16:55:00.000-04:002011-09-16T16:55:35.057-04:00I am almost ready to start writing on the blog again. I know this because this morning, I wrote a post in my mind :)
I feel like I've been gone for a really long time but it's only been just over two weeks. I have had a lot of things change in life since I was last here so I am interested to update you all. Also, I think maybe my approach to the blog will change some too. That's still Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-4832918046676273312011-08-30T19:33:00.000-04:002011-08-30T19:33:31.666-04:00Taking A BreakI really enjoy the blog and I really enjoy the process of writing. I have a notebook of blog post notes that I write in when something comes to mind. Sometimes, the ideas just flow and I will write, or partially write several posts at a time.
I have alot of things that I want to share with you all, such as -- some great pics from Hurricane Irene and a lesson in them too, school is starting this Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-34047398255477172922011-08-29T06:01:00.000-04:002011-09-24T10:26:02.386-04:00Musical Monday: Give Me JesusToday's song is Give Me Jesus as sung by Fernando Ortega.
The picture of this video is not so good but I couldn't find the one that I wanted. The picture doesn't matter anyway because the lyrics are so beautiful! Have a wonderful Monday everyone!
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-86667340570471073002011-08-28T08:47:00.001-04:002011-08-28T12:02:45.369-04:00Thankfulit's about 8:30 AM here in Maine and we are awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Irene. It's raining right now but not alot and the wind is light and sporadic. I am not concerned about it really except for the one 100-foot tree next door. If it goes down, it will take the telephone pole with it and probably rip the power lines off of our house and our street will be without power -- without power Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-86077751378656524342011-08-22T06:09:00.000-04:002011-08-22T06:09:47.260-04:00Musical Monday: Shout To The LordOn Mondays I like to share a song that speaks to my heart or one that I simply enjoy. Thanks for being here :)
Today's song is Shout To The Lord by Hillsong.
I have to say that I am really excited about today's song! One of my all-time favorite CD's is Hillsong's Shout To The Lord 2000. I love this CD! I have probably listened to it hundreds of times. Shout To The Lord is my very favoriteShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-76591742635821081072011-08-21T06:26:00.000-04:002011-08-21T06:26:13.730-04:00Are You Upset??I have had the opportunity to talk with some people recently who, in my opinion (take it for what you paid for it!), are offended. Their life does not look like what they want it to and they are upset. And these things that they are upset about are all things that are out of their control. Only God can be in control of these things. When life is disappointing, we have the right to be upset,Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-33452581443662378262011-08-20T06:11:00.000-04:002011-08-20T06:11:21.716-04:00The Week In Review - A Photo Blog (8-20)What a great week!!We had the State Track Meet on Saturday. Colin did great in all of his events and the relay team cut 14 seconds off their qualifying time!!! I am sure that it was because 2 of the 4 boys cut their hair off! (The other two already had short hair.) I didn't manage to get a lot of pics this year - which is odd for me - but here is a good one of Colin crossing the finish line.
&Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-18932611491639876462011-08-19T08:56:00.000-04:002011-08-19T09:02:56.278-04:00His Way Or My Way?What if you could get what you wanted but in order to do so, you would have to be out of God's will for your life? Would you do it? What would you do to get your own way? And would the sacrifice be worth it?
When we were on our vacation in New Hampshire we played a game called 'Would You Rather?' Essentially you are given two choices and you must pick one of the two. So, I'm going to give you myShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-86848632451511856622011-08-17T19:30:00.001-04:002011-08-19T10:46:44.248-04:00Learning to Sabbath - Building My Liturgy
I recently found this book on my desk that I had started and then put down because I had lost interest in it. It's called Seismic Shifts - Small Changes That Make A Big Difference by Kevin Harney. I think this book would be great for a new believer or for someone who feels like they want to strengthen their faith but alot of the suggestions that he makes, I am already doing or have done. Well, Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-80591800864468455802011-08-15T06:05:00.000-04:002011-08-15T06:05:34.334-04:00Musical Monday: Let The Waters Rise On Mondays I like to share a song that speaks to my heart or one that I simply enjoy. Thanks for being here :)
I actually found today's song on YouTube while I was looking for a different song. I haven't heard this song in a long time and had actually forgotten about it. I remembered how much I enjoyed it when I played it so I thought I would share it here with you :)
Today's song is Let Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-91669748944950047572011-08-13T19:24:00.000-04:002011-08-13T19:24:05.298-04:00Learning To Sabbath -- My *Trial* Day
Well, I had the day off from work today so I thought I would try to do a 'trial' Sabbath day - to try myself out and see if I could actually focus my energy on resting (I know that sounds weird, doesn't it??)
So, at the end of the day here is how I would rate myself. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being super-busy with no time to stop and breathe and with 10 being extremely restful, I would giveShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-50436364145458675912011-08-13T06:24:00.001-04:002011-08-13T06:24:00.428-04:00The Week In Review - A Photo Blog (8-13)This has been a busy week!
Here is the latest from Colin's garden. These will probably get to be big tomatoes but this one is turning already and it's not big yet. We are thinking that perhaps it's been too dry lately for them to grow bigger? Plus there are about 30 or so on our one plant! YUM!
The track team took their annual trip to the amusement park this week.
Colin came down this oneShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-79858628185921442872011-08-11T16:50:00.002-04:002011-08-12T19:09:39.378-04:00SacrificeEarlier this week I came to the end of reading 2 Samuel. At the very end of the book, David is making a sacrifice to atone for sin in his life. He is bringing his relationship with God back to where it should be. When David, as King of Israel, goes to purchase the land for building an alter to sacrifice on, the man who owns the field tries to give it to him, since he is the King. But David says Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381089907730400901.post-20259009563367230242011-08-10T19:04:00.000-04:002011-08-10T19:04:37.469-04:00Hello!Hey everyone! I just wanted to stop in and say Hello! How is everyone's week going so far? Mine has been busy, as usual! I can't wait to share it with you on this week's Week In Review post :)
I've got lots of ideas and blog posts in my head that I can't seem to get down on paper (or the computer) in a way that sounds good or flows well. So, I'm packing up for the night. I pray you are all doingShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02553718523856093752noreply@blogger.com0