Hellew all... I have missed writing. I am done with my finals and onto my next two classes.. whew... dumb responsibilities :-)
Anywho, again... don't really have a topic, so here we go......
Tim and I started volunteering at church... GREETERS... he loves my "Mornins"... thinks I sound like a hick.. haha... but it really is FUN! We have only done it once together, but had a great time doing it... felt good!- Greetin that is :-)
We just started our new book "The Marriage Mirror" by Ed and Lisa (duh)- whew... first chapter and already GOD is yelling at me... "Heather, darlin (that's what he calls me) ... listen up!"...
So we had a very 'spiritually filling' week last week... VERY!
To start the week off.. okay, I'm just going to be honest, cuz that is the point to this blog.. right! GOD enjoys honesty. Tim and I have been praying on this for about a month.. and we have friends that have been committed to the prayer topic... with alot of thought and prayer, we decided to take my IUD out.....
I know I know- OMG THAT WOULD MAKE Y'ALLS 4TH KID, IF Y'ALL WERE TO GET PREGNANT.. close your mouths and just read on...
We both would like another child TOGETHER for obvious reasons (cuz we love each other and would like to enjoy a child with someone we actually like hanging out with LOL) ---- So when is the perfect time to have a baby? um, NEVER ...lol... there will always be something... ALWAYS (when we try to control things).... ... so we have decided to "let go and let GOD"... if he wants us to have offspring, then we will.. if not, that's okay too!!! But, we trust him... cuz .....
"And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Okay, so that was last Monday, then we had C3 ... whoa Momma.. talk about feeling the holy spirit... whew! Was amazing! Suck amazing speakers! Suck awesome subjects! We feel soo blessed to be apart of such a rockn church!!!! We love it there! We love the people, we love our new amazing friends, etc!!!
Okay, so onto the weekend, we went to Chris Tomlin (Christian Artist) with some of our awesome friends and fishing on Sunday with the kids and some of Tim's side of the fam! What an awesome week! What an awesome life! What an awesome husband! What awesome kiddos! Life is good! We are BLESSED!!!! - and not a day goes by that I don't thank GOD for all of these blessings!!!!!!
Prayer Request-
Heather- Patience while HR finalizes my new position
Tim- Does well in his new job! and enjoys it!!
Boys- pray while at their Moms
Mad- continues to enjoy learning her verses
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
HONOR
Currently Tim and I are in a 6 week marriage series called "marriage that last" through our amazing church. Last week, a section of the class was about honoring people in your life (mom, dad, president, etc) You don’t have to like them- but honor and respect them! Then last night I attended an all women's class at the church called "flavour" which our pastor's wife led- she rocks!! It was inspirational! It was about our role as women in society.. And that GOD is/will be using us (which is a whole other subject- but a good one)… but in the talk she spoke about the chapter of Esther in the bible briefly. In Esther there is a story of the queen not submitting to her husband (the king) when he called her to come- etc, read it to get the entire story. So I was unfamiliar the story, so I listened to it this AM at work. While reflecting on the class- I had this thought….
HONOR…. Who all in your life are you not honoring? It's soo easy to NOT honor people that have 'done you wrong'… but what about people that have done you right….
Do people upset you and you decide to STILL honor them…. Or do you decide to talk bad about them, slander their name, throw them under the bus, etc
I relate this subject to Tim and I. I believe that most women feel that.. If things are not good with their husband then everything else just isn't good either. You can get into the silliest argument in the AM… and it just ruin your day! As women, it is SOOO easy to get upset at our husbands and call EVERYONE on our cell phones to let them know what a JERK he was to us! Isn't it? Well, at least it is for me….
But, GOD doesn't agree!!!!! We are to HONOR our men! We are to respect them!! Now, I'm not saying that if there is a "true" problem, to not talk to someone that you trust about the situation and get a good CHRISTIAN based opinion…. But not to JUST anyone that will listen!
So with all that being said, I choose to HONOR my MAN! I want respect and so I must respect him!!!!!
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Ephesians 5:33 NIV
33However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
1 Peter 3:1-22 NIV
Wives and Husbands
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
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Family Prayer Request-
Heather- to honor Tim in all that I do
Tim- to love Heather as Christ loved the church
Kids- to be better on their yes maam/sir
HONOR…. Who all in your life are you not honoring? It's soo easy to NOT honor people that have 'done you wrong'… but what about people that have done you right….
Do people upset you and you decide to STILL honor them…. Or do you decide to talk bad about them, slander their name, throw them under the bus, etc
I relate this subject to Tim and I. I believe that most women feel that.. If things are not good with their husband then everything else just isn't good either. You can get into the silliest argument in the AM… and it just ruin your day! As women, it is SOOO easy to get upset at our husbands and call EVERYONE on our cell phones to let them know what a JERK he was to us! Isn't it? Well, at least it is for me….
But, GOD doesn't agree!!!!! We are to HONOR our men! We are to respect them!! Now, I'm not saying that if there is a "true" problem, to not talk to someone that you trust about the situation and get a good CHRISTIAN based opinion…. But not to JUST anyone that will listen!
So with all that being said, I choose to HONOR my MAN! I want respect and so I must respect him!!!!!
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Ephesians 5:33 NIV
33However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
1 Peter 3:1-22 NIV
Wives and Husbands
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
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Family Prayer Request-
Heather- to honor Tim in all that I do
Tim- to love Heather as Christ loved the church
Kids- to be better on their yes maam/sir
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Spice It Up Girls *** only for the MARRIED ladies***
Okay... I'm feeling a bit riskaaaaay! I really don't even know if I'm going to publish this for my blog followers... but let's see if I can be tasteful about a serious matter.
Lately, I have heard a LOT of my friends say the following... "man, our sex life sucks... he never tries anymore.... I wish he would go out of town and come back so that we could have some passionate sex... we just don't make love the way we used to... ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS... " lol...
So ... what do we do? First and foremost, this should be one of your TOP prayers request! And, this MUST be communicated to your husband!!
Over the past 3 months I have learned how important that part of our marriage is! This subject was definitely not talked about when I was growing up- I've always had a dirty/wordly opinion about the matter.... so I've been doing alot of studying up on it. It really started when our pastor did the challenge of "7 days of sex"- I'm sure you are all familiar but if not 'youtube' it.... anywho.... So let's stop complaing and fix the problem!
****************SEX IS A DUTY AS A HUSBAND/WIFE************
Women- stop depriving your husband! Stop using it as a reward... you are cheapening our GOD given blessing! Think about it... the only person that can satisfy your husband's sexual needs/desires is YOU! So look at it as a blessing, that you have that amazing powerful ability!
Get out of the rut that you are in!! Spice it up!!!
Okay, soo... you just aren't that into the act of it.... well, I KNOW you are into feeling sexy... it's part of being a women! Put some effort into it.. intice him. Send him a pic of yourself during the day, surprise him with a new lil outfit, etc.... you know what he likes!!! When you feel sexy- then the "mood" is more likely to follow!
The key is to put some effort into it. Of course, it helps when he makes an effort, but stop waiting around and FIX the problem!
**** and by spicing- this DEFINITELY does not include any type of porn! The only naked people should be you and your man!****************
I know this has to be said, because there was a time that the 'evil one' controlled my thoughts on this situation. And, porn was a way that I thought you could spice it up!
By adding porn into your bedroom- you are building the heighth of what "gets you going" up to a level that will be unattainable when you are only with your spouse. Does that make since? Okay here's an example... do you remember your first kiss. MAN, thats all you needed to feel warm and fuzzy... and over the years it takes a little more and a little more. Well, we should not take that level to watching pornography! - it's not what GOD wants us to do and it is like opening the door for satan to come into your life! --- okay enough on that.... OH BUT.. I did get the clear that it's okay to take pics/videos of just you and your man--- NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT.. and... it'll give your hubby something to look at when he is feeling tempted to watch something on the net... --- which is a whole other matter!
So, let's recap!...
1. Communicate with your husband about your feeling on sex.. whatever it may be. And, both of your pray about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Stop waiting around for things to get better... you are "it" for him.. remind him how sexy you can be! and keep reminding him.. and keep reminding him.. :-)
3. NO porn.... of other people!
Okay, that's it for now...
My prayer request is that this motivates and inspires some of you married folks to 'get you groove on'!!!!
Lately, I have heard a LOT of my friends say the following... "man, our sex life sucks... he never tries anymore.... I wish he would go out of town and come back so that we could have some passionate sex... we just don't make love the way we used to... ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS... " lol...
So ... what do we do? First and foremost, this should be one of your TOP prayers request! And, this MUST be communicated to your husband!!
Over the past 3 months I have learned how important that part of our marriage is! This subject was definitely not talked about when I was growing up- I've always had a dirty/wordly opinion about the matter.... so I've been doing alot of studying up on it. It really started when our pastor did the challenge of "7 days of sex"- I'm sure you are all familiar but if not 'youtube' it.... anywho.... So let's stop complaing and fix the problem!
****************SEX IS A DUTY AS A HUSBAND/WIFE************
Women- stop depriving your husband! Stop using it as a reward... you are cheapening our GOD given blessing! Think about it... the only person that can satisfy your husband's sexual needs/desires is YOU! So look at it as a blessing, that you have that amazing powerful ability!
Get out of the rut that you are in!! Spice it up!!!
Okay, soo... you just aren't that into the act of it.... well, I KNOW you are into feeling sexy... it's part of being a women! Put some effort into it.. intice him. Send him a pic of yourself during the day, surprise him with a new lil outfit, etc.... you know what he likes!!! When you feel sexy- then the "mood" is more likely to follow!
The key is to put some effort into it. Of course, it helps when he makes an effort, but stop waiting around and FIX the problem!
**** and by spicing- this DEFINITELY does not include any type of porn! The only naked people should be you and your man!****************
I know this has to be said, because there was a time that the 'evil one' controlled my thoughts on this situation. And, porn was a way that I thought you could spice it up!
By adding porn into your bedroom- you are building the heighth of what "gets you going" up to a level that will be unattainable when you are only with your spouse. Does that make since? Okay here's an example... do you remember your first kiss. MAN, thats all you needed to feel warm and fuzzy... and over the years it takes a little more and a little more. Well, we should not take that level to watching pornography! - it's not what GOD wants us to do and it is like opening the door for satan to come into your life! --- okay enough on that.... OH BUT.. I did get the clear that it's okay to take pics/videos of just you and your man--- NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT.. and... it'll give your hubby something to look at when he is feeling tempted to watch something on the net... --- which is a whole other matter!
So, let's recap!...
1. Communicate with your husband about your feeling on sex.. whatever it may be. And, both of your pray about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Stop waiting around for things to get better... you are "it" for him.. remind him how sexy you can be! and keep reminding him.. and keep reminding him.. :-)
3. NO porn.... of other people!
Okay, that's it for now...
My prayer request is that this motivates and inspires some of you married folks to 'get you groove on'!!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
THE POWER OF PRAYER
Helllew alll! It's been awhile... been crazy busy... but been GOOD!
I don't really have a topic, so I shall just go with it...
Friday night Tim took me on a date... it was AWESOME.. it was fun! It was good to have alone time looking 'pretty'! LOL. Does that make since? Instead of around the house in my sweats and no make up- alone with him.
*5 minutes later*
Okay.. here's what I'd like to discuss.... PRAYING WITH YOUR SPOUSE! We all know about the "power of prayer" but recently Tim and I have learned about the "power of us praying together". At my Wednesday night bible study, a friend suggested that when we pray together that we pray for each others struggles/temptations. Wow- GOD is good! Incorporating this into our lives has really made a difference! Even in the short time that we have done this, we can see a difference! I believe that everyone gets caught up in their busy lives praying for everything and everyone (our kids, jobs, finances, etc), that we sometimes forget to pray about our husbands/wives- the most important human relationship! Or at least Tim and I do. To take the time to let your spouse know what you are needing prayer for and hearing him/her pray about them for you.... gave me personally a feeling of love and unity! It opened up alot of communication between us!
TRY IT!
It was difficult for Tim on some nights. For example: one of my prayer requests was that "i am able to understand, before being understood". I struggle with trying to get my point across and not taking the time to listen to Tim. Well.... he had a tough time with this... LOL.. because his prayer was the "I (Heather) understand him (Tim) before he understands me! haha, anyways, that was funny! :-)
PRAY!
I don't really have a topic, so I shall just go with it...
Friday night Tim took me on a date... it was AWESOME.. it was fun! It was good to have alone time looking 'pretty'! LOL. Does that make since? Instead of around the house in my sweats and no make up- alone with him.
*5 minutes later*
Okay.. here's what I'd like to discuss.... PRAYING WITH YOUR SPOUSE! We all know about the "power of prayer" but recently Tim and I have learned about the "power of us praying together". At my Wednesday night bible study, a friend suggested that when we pray together that we pray for each others struggles/temptations. Wow- GOD is good! Incorporating this into our lives has really made a difference! Even in the short time that we have done this, we can see a difference! I believe that everyone gets caught up in their busy lives praying for everything and everyone (our kids, jobs, finances, etc), that we sometimes forget to pray about our husbands/wives- the most important human relationship! Or at least Tim and I do. To take the time to let your spouse know what you are needing prayer for and hearing him/her pray about them for you.... gave me personally a feeling of love and unity! It opened up alot of communication between us!
TRY IT!
It was difficult for Tim on some nights. For example: one of my prayer requests was that "i am able to understand, before being understood". I struggle with trying to get my point across and not taking the time to listen to Tim. Well.... he had a tough time with this... LOL.. because his prayer was the "I (Heather) understand him (Tim) before he understands me! haha, anyways, that was funny! :-)
PRAY!
Friday, January 16, 2009
PRAISES
*****SOOOOO... our new friends (home team leaders) have been trying to have a baby for 2 years! The found out Tuesday night that they were prego... woot woot.. PRAISE GOD! CONGRATS SPEEDS!!!!!!! ****
Okay, so life has been crazy lately. Tim FINALLY got home from his long trip to Cali. We get the boys tonight until Monday night! Yay! A long weekend with the whole fam!
So, once Tim got home yesterday.. we had a date DAY/NIGHT. It was perfect. A great time to reconnect and have some fun! Before we went to bed, we read a chapter in our book. About finances. Now this is a subject I ROCK at. LOL... I'm not bragging, it's just something I am gifted at. I am good at saving, not spending, and not living without! At any budget! I have been able to save even when I was making $10/hour, right after I had Madison! Now Tim.. Tim.. not so much, he's a spender!
Anywho, the chapter talked about the following...
1. Either pay your Credit Cards off monthly or tear them up. - Whoa Momma.... I liked this. I heard something 5 years ago, that if you can't afford it with cash- you don't need it. I have abided by this simple rule.
2. 10% to GOD (the church), 10% to savings, and the rest for whatever you need to pay. This info is from the bible. We have incorporated tithing into our weekly routine, but did not know that 10% was the proper amount to save. GOOD INFORMATION!
3. PRAY ABOUT YOUR MONEY, BUDGET, ETC --- of course! Why hadn't I thought about this?!?! I pray about everything else in my life, why not something as important as finances?!?! duh! I mean I have prayed "LORD HELP ME OUT WITH MAKING ENDS MEET!"..but never... "LORD SHOW ME HOW TO BUDGET, HELP ME TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO FOCUS ON, ETC" Makes since, we all need guidance in all we do. Even with money!
So how did we apply this new bit of info... WE PRAYED... Tim has decided he would like to be more apart of the finances... which I'm all for. So we got all of my spreadsheets on our budget/income out, calenders of when things are due, paper bills of how much, info on what is auto draft/what can be "bill paid" online, etc AND we prayed! It was awesome. A feeling of unity that I have never shared with anyone before (regarding mooola). LOL.. silly huh... I know I know... but it was painless and fun!
Prayer Request-
Heather- ability to give up some control with finances
Tim- ability to take on some more control with finances
Kids- For them to keep a positive attitude toward each other this weekend and focus on growing closer to each other--- and STOP trying to spend all our money.. haha
Okay, so life has been crazy lately. Tim FINALLY got home from his long trip to Cali. We get the boys tonight until Monday night! Yay! A long weekend with the whole fam!
So, once Tim got home yesterday.. we had a date DAY/NIGHT. It was perfect. A great time to reconnect and have some fun! Before we went to bed, we read a chapter in our book. About finances. Now this is a subject I ROCK at. LOL... I'm not bragging, it's just something I am gifted at. I am good at saving, not spending, and not living without! At any budget! I have been able to save even when I was making $10/hour, right after I had Madison! Now Tim.. Tim.. not so much, he's a spender!
Anywho, the chapter talked about the following...
1. Either pay your Credit Cards off monthly or tear them up. - Whoa Momma.... I liked this. I heard something 5 years ago, that if you can't afford it with cash- you don't need it. I have abided by this simple rule.
2. 10% to GOD (the church), 10% to savings, and the rest for whatever you need to pay. This info is from the bible. We have incorporated tithing into our weekly routine, but did not know that 10% was the proper amount to save. GOOD INFORMATION!
3. PRAY ABOUT YOUR MONEY, BUDGET, ETC --- of course! Why hadn't I thought about this?!?! I pray about everything else in my life, why not something as important as finances?!?! duh! I mean I have prayed "LORD HELP ME OUT WITH MAKING ENDS MEET!"..but never... "LORD SHOW ME HOW TO BUDGET, HELP ME TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO FOCUS ON, ETC" Makes since, we all need guidance in all we do. Even with money!
So how did we apply this new bit of info... WE PRAYED... Tim has decided he would like to be more apart of the finances... which I'm all for. So we got all of my spreadsheets on our budget/income out, calenders of when things are due, paper bills of how much, info on what is auto draft/what can be "bill paid" online, etc AND we prayed! It was awesome. A feeling of unity that I have never shared with anyone before (regarding mooola). LOL.. silly huh... I know I know... but it was painless and fun!
Prayer Request-
Heather- ability to give up some control with finances
Tim- ability to take on some more control with finances
Kids- For them to keep a positive attitude toward each other this weekend and focus on growing closer to each other--- and STOP trying to spend all our money.. haha
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
did you know.... ?
... that no where in the bible does it say to celebrate birthdays (even Jesus') or anniversaries, etc
It's so interesting how we spend so much money/time/effort to make each other feel special on that certain date.
A friend of ours stated on New Year's day "Isn't it odd how many things we feel obligated to do because it's the American way!".... Valentine's, big birthday parties, Christmas gifts, etc.... yet none of that is talked about in the bible.
... just a thought!
Littrell prayer request
Heather- open my heart to learn as much as I can at bible study tonight
Tim- safe trip to Cali
kids- bonding during their visit tonight
It's so interesting how we spend so much money/time/effort to make each other feel special on that certain date.
A friend of ours stated on New Year's day "Isn't it odd how many things we feel obligated to do because it's the American way!".... Valentine's, big birthday parties, Christmas gifts, etc.... yet none of that is talked about in the bible.
... just a thought!
Littrell prayer request
Heather- open my heart to learn as much as I can at bible study tonight
Tim- safe trip to Cali
kids- bonding during their visit tonight
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