Lighthouses fascinate me. A few years ago I started a collection and friends and family have helped me build it quite significantly. Sometimes when I mention getting a new lighthouse my husband bemoans the fact that our house is being over run by them. But to me there is no such thing as too many!
When I think about a lighthouse I first see the dark angry waves of the stormy sea crashing against the rocks. I see the black ominous clouds and think about the ships that could easily lose their way and think all hope was lost. In the blackest part of the night I then see the first glimpse of the beacon as it shines out many miles and cuts through the darkness of the storm. This light gives the captain of the ship a sense of safety and guides his way. He once again has hope in his heart that he and his crew are safe and all is well.
I love the image of the lighthouse because in my mind and heart Jesus is my Lighthouse. During the dark stormy problems of life I know He is always there to guide me and protect me from crashing into the rocks of despair, discouragement and defeat. When I ask for His direction His “beacon of light” guides me safely through the storms of my life. He is my Rock, my Fortress, my Shield. He is a safe place that I run to in times of trouble.
I remember once hearing a pastor say that we are all in different parts of the “storms of life”. For some the storm is just beginning, some are already in the middle and some are coming out of the storm and starting to see the silver lining. No matter which part of the storm you are in today, I encourage you to let the light of Jesus guide you through and be your Lighthouse.
"I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them along unfamiliar paths. I will make darkness light before them, and make the rough places smooth. These things I will do for them. I will not forsake them." Isaiah 42:16
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth give way, and the mountains be carried into the heart of the sea." Psalm 46:1-2
Sunday, March 8
Saturday, March 7
Snow day/Day Light Saving Time
We knew the perfect 70 degree weather was too good to be true this early in the year! It snowed today....actually two differents times. It was a beautiful snow fall and has already melted. We are not complaining...we really need the moisture!
We move our clocks up an hour tonight and have an extra hour of daylight each evening. I would like to start walking at the greenway and evenings will be perfect as long as the weather is nice.
We move our clocks up an hour tonight and have an extra hour of daylight each evening. I would like to start walking at the greenway and evenings will be perfect as long as the weather is nice.
Friday, March 6
Thursday, March 5
Cutting Back?
Is anyone else cutting back? We've been looking for ways to cut expenses.
In the past few months we've done the following:
• Cut our health insurance costs by canceling Steve from my insurance and signing up under his employer
• Lowered the minutes on our cell phone plan and saved $25 a month (this is a great move….we never, ever used all the minutes on the previous plan)
• Paid off a credit card rather buying presents this past Christmas
• Paid off the NFL Sunday ticket (until next football season!)
To help even more:
Gas prices are dropping (especially diesel)
The recent tax break (as of 3/1/09) adds to our paychecks
In the past few months we've done the following:
• Cut our health insurance costs by canceling Steve from my insurance and signing up under his employer
• Lowered the minutes on our cell phone plan and saved $25 a month (this is a great move….we never, ever used all the minutes on the previous plan)
• Paid off a credit card rather buying presents this past Christmas
• Paid off the NFL Sunday ticket (until next football season!)
To help even more:
Gas prices are dropping (especially diesel)
The recent tax break (as of 3/1/09) adds to our paychecks
Wednesday, March 4
31 Years!
It's hard to believe that my honey and I were married 31 years ago today! We look back and realize we had no idea what we were getting into! :)
Here we are 31 years later and by the grace of God we are still happily married. Sure, we've had our share of problems and struggles but God has been faithful and carried us through each situation.
On a side note: We found out recently that the pastor who married us started a new church in town a few years later. That church has now grown to over 7500 people and we have the privilege of worshipping there each week! He no longer pastors there but is still active in the church. We would love to connect with him and let him know we are still married - 31 years later!
**Songs sung at our wedding: "The Wedding Song (There is Love)" and "You Light Up My Life".
Here we are 31 years later and by the grace of God we are still happily married. Sure, we've had our share of problems and struggles but God has been faithful and carried us through each situation.
On a side note: We found out recently that the pastor who married us started a new church in town a few years later. That church has now grown to over 7500 people and we have the privilege of worshipping there each week! He no longer pastors there but is still active in the church. We would love to connect with him and let him know we are still married - 31 years later!
**Songs sung at our wedding: "The Wedding Song (There is Love)" and "You Light Up My Life".
Tuesday, March 3
Gorgeous Weather!
Is it really March? We've had the most gorgeous weather the last few days. A little windy but in the 70's.
As I took a a quick walk around the building at work this afternoon, I was just amazed at the weather. The sky was so blue and the mountains looked awesome!
The weatherman does say that March can bring some heavy snowfall. Just hope it doesn't happen in May or June!
As I took a a quick walk around the building at work this afternoon, I was just amazed at the weather. The sky was so blue and the mountains looked awesome!
The weatherman does say that March can bring some heavy snowfall. Just hope it doesn't happen in May or June!
Monday, March 2
Beware of Telephone Scams!
It really upsets me that scammers prey off of senior citizens. We've all heard the horror stories of how the elderly have lost thousands of dollars to these lowlifes.
Just recently it really hit home when it was MY PARENTS who received the scam call. The caller indentified himself as their grandson, Chad, and said he was in jail in Canada. He asked them for $3500.
Mom got on the phone and started asking questions. When she said she could only send $100, the caller said forget it and slammed down the phone.
I'm so glad this story has a happy ending. As you've already figured out, Chad was not in jail and not in Canada for that matter. He was very upset when he found out about all this. It's still a mystery to us how someone connected my parents in one state with Chad in another state and knew he was their grandson.
The story of being in Canada in jail must be pretty popular right now. A few days later we read this story online: Telephone Scam
Just recently it really hit home when it was MY PARENTS who received the scam call. The caller indentified himself as their grandson, Chad, and said he was in jail in Canada. He asked them for $3500.
Mom got on the phone and started asking questions. When she said she could only send $100, the caller said forget it and slammed down the phone.
I'm so glad this story has a happy ending. As you've already figured out, Chad was not in jail and not in Canada for that matter. He was very upset when he found out about all this. It's still a mystery to us how someone connected my parents in one state with Chad in another state and knew he was their grandson.
The story of being in Canada in jail must be pretty popular right now. A few days later we read this story online: Telephone Scam
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