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Well written

Dear Saints, if you want to read a well written and convicting post on sarcasm head over to the Well Watered Women and read her post on Sarcasm, I think Not   This post spoke straight to my heart. I did not grow up with sarcasm unless I had done something very wrong then my mother would use it as a form of discipline. Marrying into my beloved’s family I had many hopes and expectations. I loved my beloved with all that I could, and so in turn I loved his family. I desired a family because you see I really did not have one. Yes I had a mother and a father( long story for another day) but that is truly all they were.  My beloved’s family seemed close and seemed to have exactly what I was looking for,but all of that faded away when sarcasm came into play. I was confused and hurt most of the time. I never knew whether they liked me or hated me. I never even knew what I had done wrong half the time. I walked around wondering  just in what direction was our relationship going. Many ti

Do we have an excuse to judge?

    Many times we find ourselves judging others for their actions, murmuring behind their backs, or even gossiping. Do we have an excuse to judge?   Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans states that we do not have an excuse to judge. Did you know that as you judge you condemn yourself? The Lord knows the heart of those whom we may be speaking of, WE DON’T. The Lord also knows the heart in which judgment comes. Romans 2:2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.   As we sit on that judgment seat  condemning our brethren we are faced with this dilemma: do you think you will escape the judgment of God for judging a brother? Why are you judging? Is it because you see in them what you have done or are doing? Romans 2:3-4 And

Week 20 - Photo Challenge (Silhouettes Category)

    Our Babe- is always the best subject but not always a willing one… haha

Not as I will, But as thou Will

      As the end came near for our Lord Jesus he became heavy hearted. He knew what was in store for him.   Matthew 26:38 My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. He asked the disciples to “watch with him”- to stay awake with him. Instead the disciples slept while our Lord went through torment and spoke to the God the Father. Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt]. Jesus knew what was coming and asked if there was any other way. His soul purpose was to do the will of the Father and knew that He would do exactly what the Father asked of Him. Our loving, powerful Savior could have skipped, side stepped or ignored the Cross, but He understood what would happen to our souls and knew that he desired a communion with us for eternity! We struggle with doing the will of the F

How do you know you are walking in the Spirit?

  Galatians 5:16 Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh   As a believer we are directed through the Word to walk in the Spirit, so that we will not sin. But, how do we know if you are walking in the Spirit? Are there signs we can look for? Yes! We first must understand why as believers that we must walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other. We are in a battle constantly, and the war is also against our own flesh. The Spirit wars against the flesh, they can not accompany the same space/body/soul. Signs of Walking in the flesh:(Galatians 5:19-21) 1. adultery 2. fornication 3. uncleanness 4. Idolatry 5. lasciviousness 6. witch craft 7. hatred 8. variance 9. emulation 10. wrath 11. strife 12. seditions 13. heresies 14. envyings 15. murders 16. drunkenness 17. revel lings   These sins of the

Our New Community

  Praise you Jesus for a home- It is official we heard today that we will be moving into our new home on June 15th. We are all very excited about the changes the Lord has in store for us! Once we are able to see the home(which is still occupied) I will share photos! Thank you to all of you who have prayed!     Angie

I ♥ Faces- Week 19-“Blurb Photo Book”

      Amatuer Category: Who can resist that Smile!!!     I am submitting this photo into the www.iheartfaces.com Blurb book photo contest. If chosen, I grant I ♥ Faces permission to use my photo in a printed version of a book for commercial use and possibly advertising of a photo book on both the Blurb and I ♥ Faces web sites.

Storms of life

  Last week was full of struggles and storms in trying to find a house,to frustrations with family issues. Every day is not promised to us to be  full of sunshine. The Lord Jesus does promise to send a helper to guide us through the storm. John 14:26 “But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”   James 1:2-3 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” Diver Temptations- does not mean sin- but various trials. Each trial is made to strengthen us in our faith and Character- I am sorry to say at times I think I failed the test. I was weak, and worn. I felt alone in trying to deal with the pressure of packing,schooling, home maintenance, as well as trying to find where The Lord would have us be.  All  of this overwhelming me to a point

Hi/Lo Thursday…

This post is part of "Hi/Lo Thursday" on the Riggs Family Blog . Check out their blog to read everyone else's "Hi/Lo" posts and get your link on their site.     Hi: Watching the Lord answer our prayers- we had been praying for weeks about this house we had previously scheduled to see that we would find favor in the eyes of the Landlord. (since most people have a heart attack when they find out the number of children we have) It was amazing to watch the Lord in action!!   Lo: Hearing that baby Kayleigh had past into Glory! My heart is with the Freemans. Feeling the pressure of the deadline coming for our move. Being grateful to the Lord for blessing us and giving us favor. Wanting a sure and clear answer on specifically where he would have us. Feeling like my husband has basically checked out of life because of  all the things he is going through. Please pray for us! Angie

Searching for a home..

We are in the mad hunt for a home. The home that we are currently in we must vacate from by June 1st. Which leaves us in the position of trying to find the right house, in the right area, in the right neighborhood. I always get discouraged when I am placed in this situation. I love having a big family, actually I want more children, but the world does not like big families. There have been times when I have called on homes and people have asked how many people will be living in the home, and as soon as they find out I have 6 children they hang up on me. Isn’t that crazy? Having lots of children use to be a honor to one, now people look at you like you are crazy when you say you have 6 and desire more. I don’t look at children as a curse but a blessing to ones future and heritage. My children are the legacy I am leaving in this world. The more of them there are the more of me is left here for the kingdom of Christ.  So dear saints I am quiet because of all the things I have to d

Hi/Lo thursday

This post is part of "Hi/Lo Thursday" on the Riggs Family Blog . Check out their blog to read everyone else's "Hi/Lo" posts and get your link on their site.     Hi- I have spent alot of time talking to my beloved.   Lo- This week has been a week of heart ache and spiritual struggle. A week of uncertainty for the future. Moments of heart ache as I watch my beloved struggle through the spiritual battle and disappointments.

Psalm 20- rewritten into a prayer

Lord hear us in the day of trouble, the name of God of Jacob defend us. Send us help from your sanctuary and strengthen us out of _________(fill in the blank) ( this place, this situation, this spiritual attack) Grant us according to your own heart and fulfill all your counsel. We will rejoice in your salvation and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. Lord, fulfill  all our petitions. I  know that the Lord saves His anointed. He hears us from His Holy Heaven with His saving strength of His right hand. Some trust in chariots(the world) and same in horses( other people) but WE remember the name of the Lord our God. All these are brought down and fall, but we are risen and stand upright. Lord- Hear us when we call!!! In Jesus Name- Amen

Meet my new sponsor child

Maria Celeste Bermudez Zamora Meet my new daughter in Christ- Maria- I picked her because and for my own precious Maria! I hope that this Maria will love us as much as I already  love her! I am not an impulsive person- but this child cried to my heart. I was on the LPM blog reading Melissa’s entry about meeting the children she has been sponsoring. The children shared how Melissa’s $32.00 a month donation clothed, fed and cared for them. $32.00- what is it to us/ American’s pocket change?   My precious Maria     Be blessed Sweet Maria Celeste Bermudez Zamora- May our Lord Jesus bring us together some day! Angie

I ♥ Faces-Week 17 “hats”

    Kids Category : Baby N- is such a character- this Lightening McQueen hat happens to be his favorite but posing pretty for a hat photo just wasn’t going to happen on my terms. Adult Category:

My daughters paper about me:

Pro 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her. Monday morning are my grading days- I try to get ready for  the week- we do bible, spelling and our rewrites for our papers. To my surprise- my daughter wrote about me. I thought I would share her touching thoughts about her NOT so perfect mother… A Heroes Tale By Maria Sellers The Christian that I’m going to write about is: Angie Marie Almodovar Sellers. She was born in New York in 1970.Her mother’s name is Iluminada. She has 3 sisters and one brother. Her real father when she was little sexually abused her and her siblings. When she got older she was this hard,cold person that I have never and will never know. Now, all I see is the love, warmth, and joy of Christ. Christ has changed her completely. I don’t know if she has ever helped in the church, but she gives her wisdom of The Word of God to everyone who knows her. She has many godly characteristics, wisdom of the

Prayer for the week- Psalm 51

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Psa 51:2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Psa 51:3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin [is] ever before me. Psa 51:4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done [this] evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, [and] be clear when thou judgest. Psa 51:5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Psa 51:6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden [part] thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Psa 51:7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Psa 51:8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; [that] the bones [which] thou hast broken may rejoice. Psa 51:9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

Free book

We all love free things- Here is a book by Brent Riggs- of the Riggs family blog . Terrorist to Evangelist: The True Story of Kenneth McClinton by Brent Riggs Born into poverty, an abusive alcoholic father, state-run homes, violence, prison, political turmoil... Ken McClinton was born to lose. But all alone in a prison cell, he found the God who never gives up, and was born again. From childhood to terrorism to murder to prison to salvation, this is the real story of a real terrorist rescued by a real Savior. Please, tell your friends and family about this absolutely FREE story of remarkable hope. http://www.terroristtoevangelist.com/