The every day ramblings of a woman who loves Jesus much because He loved me first, enough to die on a cross. And as His child, though I come short so often, He embraces and forgives...just as I am.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Recommending...
Here are some recent media and book recommendations:
God of Wonders DVD This is a brand new 85 minute video. It's similar to a rendition of Planet Earth, but from a Creation perspective. It includes much scientific research and observation. This dvd again put me in awe of God's might, detail and creativity!
Still Growing, autobiography by Kirk Cameron
As you all know, Kirk Cameron was the teen star from Growing Pains, now turned Christian actor and somewhat of an evangelist. I am not completely finished with this, but so far it is excellent. It gives such a personal perspective into his life, well....probably because he wrote it :)
Feed the Belly, by Francis Largeman-Roth, RD
This is a comprehensive, easy-to-read book on healthy eating during pregnancy. It is also recently published (2009), so research and stats are current. It includes:
65 mouth-watering recipes to satisfy your cravings
Hundreds of tips for eating smart and safe
Stay-fit suggestions and the best dining out options
Ideas for getting through morning sickness
This is my current read right now. And why?, you may ask. Because we are expecting a baby come March 25!! Isn't God good? I am six weeks along and a whole, what, 32 weeks to go?! =)
AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I'm so so so so excited to hear this!!!! Joy, I will be rejoicing with you, praying for you....jealous of you....!! :D God is GOOD!!
(Sorry, the last comment was mine, just signed in under my m-i-l's account--she forgot to sign out on our laptop, so it looked like you got a random comment from someone named Sandra!)
YAAAYYYYY!!! Joy I am sooo excited to hear you are pregnant!!! I know God is going to bless your family in AMAZING ways with this new little life!!!! Enjoy every minute of this season in life even the uncomfortable ones ;)
For quite some time we walked around in fogs of darkest gray, wanting you to snuggle close, inside our arms to stay. Your loss was very sudden; a rug pulled from our feet. All the dreams we had for you were gone in death's defeat. Instead of coming home to us, you were born in Jesus' arms. Free from ol' sin nature's tug; safe from mischief's harm. Though we'd like to kiss your cheeks and put you down for bed, You are resting in God's heav'n, feasting on His Bread. See, life with us seems better than what you're experiencing now. We wanted you to thrill and thrive...yet God will teach you how. While we battle sickness, pain, and grief, you've conquered in the fight. And though you'll miss our earthly joy, you bathe in God's delight. We will miss you, precious gem, Amelia, Driven One. But your days ahead aren't sad; they're soaking up the Son. As our transient paths lead on, we'll treasure what's above. Disappointment in this life can't keep us from His love. We haven't seen or heard quite yet of what He has in store. But one day it will include joining you on Glory's shore. Until then we'll thank the Lord for a fresh day to breathe air, a chance to share the light of Truth; to laugh, to give, to care. We hope you know that Mom and Dad are oh, so proud of you...dancing, bowing, praising God...a perfect girl 'tis true. Thank you, Amelia, for your life has left us not the same. We still have questions why you left, but because you came...You've brought us closer to God's heart, You bring us to our knees. God's promises are dearer still. His grace has met our needs. Better to love deeply and lose than to not have loved at all. Your place behind our heart remains; engraved upon its wall. ~ Mom
Happily married for 11 years to my Best Friend and Love. Proud mom to our 4 children; 3 girls and a boy. We also have two angel babies. Amelia, stillborn and another little one who was miscarried. God is a God of second chances and the Creator of new life! I am a forever follower of Jesus, Lover of my soul. I also drink books, organization, bake, shop and hang out with friends. When not pregnant, I also like to work out like crazy. Life is good.
2 comments:
AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!! I'm so so so so excited to hear this!!!! Joy, I will be rejoicing with you, praying for you....jealous of you....!! :D God is GOOD!!
(Sorry, the last comment was mine, just signed in under my m-i-l's account--she forgot to sign out on our laptop, so it looked like you got a random comment from someone named Sandra!)
YAAAYYYYY!!! Joy I am sooo excited to hear you are pregnant!!! I know God is going to bless your family in AMAZING ways with this new little life!!!!
Enjoy every minute of this season in life even the uncomfortable ones ;)
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