Jun 27, 2012

Happy Holiday, Happy Holiday! What Holiday You Ask?

SERENA MARIE DAY!

Yes that's right Fresno Today's the Day she Returns!









that's right we cant wait!!!!
















Serena
Serena mom
so smart!
and tall!
beautiful!
LOVED!!
Well she arrived plane in at 332   we didn't see her until after 4;15

went for a dip then out to dinner with her dad  Drea went to spend the night with her,


How Wonderful she looks Healthy,Happy,Heck of Bigger

Her Hair, O.M.G.!  shes Calmer  like inside, Mature!

GOD  BLESS  GRANDMA SHE DID GOOD!

Jun 26, 2012

Ever Play 20 Questions.?..........not like this.........


 



 20 questions to see where we are!

1. How many Gods are there in the universe?
     A.    One                   B.    Two                   C.    Three                   D.    Many


2. The Trinity is . . .
     A.    Three separate Gods                   B.         One God who took 3 consecutive forms                   C.         One God in three persons                   D.         A completely false doctrine


3. Jesus is . . .
     A.         God in flesh                   B.         An angel who became a man                   C.         A good man                   D.         A great prophet


4. How many natures does Jesus have?
     A.    One                   B.         Two                             C.         Three                   D.         More


5. The Holy Spirit is . . .
     A.         An invisible force like radar              B.         A divine spark in all of us              C.         Third person in the Trinity                   D.         A god


6. Sin is . . .
     A.         There is no sin                             B.         A misinterpretation of reality              C.         A state of mind                   D.         Breaking God's Law


7. Human nature is basically. . .
     A.         Good                   B.         Sinful                   C.         Neutral                   D.         Divine


8. In what manner did Jesus rise from the dead?
     A.         As a spirit                   B.         In the same body he died in                   C.         He did not rise from the dead                   D.         The disciples made up the resurrection story


9. Hell is . . .
     A.    Right here on earth                   B.         A state of mind                   C.         A place of eternal fire and torment                   D.         There is no hell


10. Heaven is . . .
     A.         Right here on earth                   B.         A state of mind                   C.         A place of eternal joy and peace with God                   D.         There is no heaven


11. Salvation is . . .
     A.         A condition of mental awareness                        B.         Within our own essence                   C.         Universal resurrection                   D.         Deliverance from the eternal consequence of sin: damnation


12. Salvation is attained by . . .
     A.         Grace through faith after all you can do                   B.         Grace through faith                   C.         A state of your mind                        D.         Obeying all of God's laws


13. The Devil is . . .
     A.         An equal and opposing force to God                   B.         Not real                   C.         A figment of people's minds                   D.         An angel who rebelled against God


14. The Bible is . . .
     A.         The inspired word of God                   B.         A nice history book                        C.         Full of contradictions and errors                        D.         A story book of metaphors


15. The Rapture is . . .
     A.         A serious head rush                        B.         A New Age meditation philosophy                   C.         The catching up of God's people into the sky at Jesus' return.                        D.         An Old Testament Jewish feast

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16. Adam and Eve . . .
     A.         Were the first man and woman created by God                   B.         We're evolutionary representatives of homo sapiens                   C.         Are mythological figures                        D.         Never existed


17. How many ways are there to God?
     A.         Just one. Through Jesus                   B.         Many ways                   C.         As many ways as there are people                   D.         It depends on the religion


18. When you die . . .
     A.         You go to purgatory                   B.         You go to heaven or hell                             C.         You don't exist anymore                        D.         You are reincarnated


19. Evolution . . .
     A.         Is how we got here                   B.         Is not a viable option for Christians                   C.         God used evolution to bring man into existence                   D.         Proves there is no God


20. Why did God create us? . . .
     A.         As an experiment                   B.         He was bored                   C.         To save us, love us, and have us love Him                   D.         For pawns in his cosmic game


only for ourselves answers later!








ANSWERS  for lack of a better word!


 1.The Bible clearly teaches that there is only one God in existence, anywhere, any time, any place.

    Isaiah 44:6 and 8 say, "Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. . . 8Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any."
    See also, Isaiah 45:6; 14, 18, 21, 22.

2. The Trinity is . . .    C. One God in three persons
God is a trinity. God is three simultaneous persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Though there is no single verse that establishes the trinity, it is derived from many.

    There is only one God. Yet, the Father is called God (Phil. 1:2); Jesus is called God (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; Heb. 1:8); and the Holy Spirit is called God (Acts 5:3-4).
    See also trinity.

3. Jesus is. . .    A. God in flesh
Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He became a man in order to die on the cross.

    Col. 2:9, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
    John 1:1, 14, "In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. . . And the word became flesh and dwelt among us. . ."
    See also, Heb. 1:8; Phil. 2;5-8; John 8:58 with Exodus 3:14; Zech. 12:10.

4. How many natures does Jesus have?    B. Two
Jesus has two natures. He is both God and man.

    Col. 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
    See also Phil. 2:5-8; John 8:58 with Exodus 3:14; Heb. 1:8 and Jesus' Two Natures

5. The Holy Spirit is . . .    C. The third person in the Trinity
The Holy Spirit is a person like the Father and the Son. He is not like a force or invisible like radar. He is not merely an energy presence. He is, like the Father and the Son, God.

    Acts 5:3-4"But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 While it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God."
    See also the Holy Spirit

6. Sin is . . .    D. Breaking God's law
God has revealed His character and will in the Law. To sin is to offend God; it is to break His law.

    1 John 3:4, Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.
    See also Rom. 3:20; 4:15; 7:7-13; James 2:9; 1 John 5:17;

7. Human nature is basically . . .    B. Sinful
The Bible reveals that we are sinners. Because Adam fell, we fell with him. We inherited his sinful nature. All of what we are, body, soul, spirit, mind, emotions, etc. is touched by sin.

    According to God's word, the sinner (the unsaved), cannot understand spiritual things (1 Cor. 2:14); is full of evil (Mark 7:21-23); does not seek for God (Rom. 3:11); is lawless, rebellious, unholy, and profane (1 Tim. 1:9), etc.

8. In what manner did Jesus rise from the dead?    B. In the same body he died in.
Jesus rose from the dead in the same body that he died in. It retained His scars. Though His body was resurrected and glorified, it was the same body.

    John 2:19-21, "Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.' 20 The Jews replied, 'It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?' 21 But the temple he had spoken of was his body."
    Luke 24:39, "Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have."

9. Hell is . . .    C. A place of eternal fire and torment
Many think hell is a state of mind, right here on earth, or that it simply doesn't exist. It does. The Bible tells us about it.

    Mark 9:43, " 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out."
    Rev. 14:11, "And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and his image, or for anyone who receives the mark of his name."
    See also Luke 16:19-31; 2 Pet. 2:4; Matt. 22:13; Jude 6, 23; Rev. 21:8.

10. Heaven is . . .    C. A place of eternal joy and peace with God.
Heaven is the dwelling place of God and of those who are saved through Jesus.

    Psalm 20:6, "Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand."
    John 14:2, "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. "
    See also Psalm 102:19; 123:1; Matt. 5:34; 2 Cor. 12:3,4

11. Salvation is . . .    D. Deliverance from the eternal consequence of sin: Damnation
Salvation is the act where God, through the atonement of Jesus, forgives a person of his sins. He is justified before God and saved from damnation.

    Rom. 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
    Rom. 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
    See also, Matt. 1:21; Heb. 2:14, 15; Rom. 5:9; John 3:17.

12. Salvation is attained by. . .    B. Grace through faith
Forgiveness of sins is not conditioned by anything that we do, but it is all a gift of God's grace through faith

    Eph. 2:8, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
    Rom. 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
    See also, John 3:14-18.

13. The Devil is . . .    D. An angel who rebelled against God
The devil, also called Satan, was an angel who lifted himself in pride and rebelled against God. He is evil, wicked, a deceiver, and powerful.

    2 Cor. 11:14, ". . . Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light . . ."
    John 8:44, "You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies."
    See also, Isaiah 14:12-20; Ezekiel 28:14-19

14. The Bible is . . .    A. The inspired word of God.
The Bible is authored by God, through men. They were inspired. The original documents were without error or contradiction.

    2 Tim. 3:16, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. . . "
    See also, Rev. 22:19; Acts 17:11; and The Bible Page

15. The Rapture is . . .    C. The catching up of God's people into the sky.
It may sound odd. But the rapture is when Jesus returns to gather His people. Those who are alive when this happens will not see death, but will be changed.

    1 Thess. 4:16-17, "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."
    See also, 1 Cor. 15:51-53.

16. Adam and Eve . . .    A. Were the first man and woman created by God
They were created by God, lived in the Garden of Eden, are our ancient parents.

    Gen. 2:21 - 22, "So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man."
    See also, Gen. 1:26,27; Gen. 2:7; Rom. 5:12-14

17. How many ways are there to God?    A. Just one. Through Jesus
Unlike other men who have existed, Jesus was God in flesh. He said He was the only way to God. there are no other ways other than Jesus.

    John 14:6, "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
    John 10:1, ""I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber."
    See also, Acts 4:12; Titus 3:5.

18. When you die . . .    B. You go to heaven or hell
Death brings us face to face with eternity. For those in Christ, heaven is the destiny. For those who reject Him, eternal damnation is the result.

    Phil. 1:21-23, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far."
    2 Cor. 5:8, "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
    See also, Isaiah 59:2; 2 Thess. 1:9; Gen. 3:19; 1 Cor. 13:12

19. Evolution . . .    B. Is not a viable option for Christians
Evolution is not the fact it is told to be. It is not consistent with the Bible. God created man; man did not evolve.

    Gen. 1:26, "Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'"
    Heb. 11:3, "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
    See also, Col. 1:16,17; Psalm 104:30; Gen. 1-2; and The Evolution Page.

20. Why did God create us?    C. To save us, love us, and have us love Him.
God's creation and our salvation were not just so we could live with Him. God desires fellowship and intimacy in a loving relationship with His people.

    1 John 1:3, "We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ."
    Rev. 21:3, "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.'"


 

Jun 22, 2012

David at doctors







                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                        couple of days ago he had a tooth ache




                        yesterday his face was swollen on right side


    this morning his face looked better but his neck was swollen and his 


                            throat  hurt,   update after Dr. sees him!




 update              David is at home and those who know him  well you

know that hes not well swelling worse or at least no change his face and neck




the doctor gave him penicillin 875 mg   pain meds,how long do i wait to take him to hospital?



















Jun 17, 2012

Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!!

"The most important thing a father can do
for his children is to love their mother."




your child is half you and half her 


He didn't tell me

how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.




A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.







WHO ARE WE TALKING ABOUT..........................FATHERS   of course!






fa·ther

[fah-ther] 
      noun

a male parent.

a father-in-law, stepfather, or adoptive father.

any male ancestor,






By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong.





My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.



  



 A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.



It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father.







One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.

you must forgive yourself and start again today now 






 That is the FATHER  I WANT FOR EVERYONE






Me: God, can I ask You a question?

God: Sure

Me: Promise You won't get mad

God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right

Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one
of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that

Me (humbled): OH

GOD: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.

Me: (ashamed)

God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work.

Me (embarrassed):Okay

God: Your phone went dead becuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered.

Me (softly): I see God

God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark.

Me: I'm Sorry God

God: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things , the Good & the bad.

Me: I will trust You.

God: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.

Me: I won't God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.

God: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children...



Jun 13, 2012

Wind-up-Paper-Butterflies

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instructions





Materials: You’ll need heavy cardstock, 24 gauge wire, silicone rubber bands (I found mine in the hair aisle at Walgreens) needle-nose pliers, scissors, tape, a paintbrush, a black marker, and a white ink pen.
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Step 1: Measure and cut your wire. The wire used for the top wings will be 4 inches, and the wire used for the bottom wings will be 5.5 inches.

Step 2: Find the center of the longer wire. Wrap it around the base of your paintbrush to form a loop.
Step 3: Keeping the loop horizontal, bend the tails of the wire down vertically.
Step 4: Bend each tail in towards each other to form a hook to hold the rubber band.

Step 5: Find the center of the shorter wire, and wrap it around the base of the paintbrush. Instead of forming a loop, pinch the wire to form a circle, and bend the tails of the wire out to form the base for the wings.
Steps 6 & 7: Assemble the body of the butterfly. Wrap the rubber band around the top wire and set it in the center. Thread the rubber band through the loop of
the bottom wire, and attach it onto the bottom hooks.

Step 8: Draw the shape of your wings and cut them out. You can make them as plain or fancy as you want. They don’t have to be perfect—be creative!
Step 9: Outline the edges of each wing with your black marker. Draw lines and doodles on the wings to replicate a Monarch.
Step 10: Use the white ink pen to draw dots on the outer edges of each wing
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Step 11: Tape each wing to the body of the butterfly.
Step 12: Holding the body of the butterfly with one hand, use your forefinger to turn the top wings and wind up the rubber band. I found that between 40-50 rotations made the wire nice and tight. Be careful not to wind too far, or the wire might bend!
Step 13: Carefully insert the wound-up butterfly into a card or book. Whoever opens it will get a flutterly little surprise!















Serena Marie returns to Fresno on the 27th of June!








Serena Marie returns to Fresno on the 27th of June!