I just wanted to write a really quick post to let you all know about a new photography business in Broken Arrow, OK. I’m very fond of this company because my best friend and I started it! :0)
Please visit our website to check us out and find out more about what we do!
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So first of all, I’ve committed blogger’s sin…It’s been over a month since my last post. I have a bunch of good excuses as to why but I’m choosing to set those aside for use at a later time.
Instead of a silly, meaningless post – I want to share something deeper. The following is an excerpt from a weekly e-devotional from Steve Roll and Restoration Ministries called A Word For Your Week. If you don’t already subscribe, I suggest you do!
“And your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it” whenever you turn to the right or the left.” Isaiah 30:21
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“…Finding God’s way for me when there seems to be no way is never easy, but very necessary. I am learning three things as to how God can make a way where there seems to be no way to me.
First, God knows what I don’t know. He knows the end from the beginning and the beginning from the end. Our time and God’s perfect plan for our lives are in His hands, not mine. He knows what He is doing when I don’t know what He is doing or why He is doing it. I need to trust that God’s knowledge of my life is more complete than mine.
Second, God sees what I don’t see. God sees the big picture for my life. His vision is not blurred as mine is. He sees everything that I need to grow in faith and become more and more mature in Christ. He knows bends in the road are not the end of the road. God sees around the corners of life’s challenges and transitions. I need to trust Him completely as I walk by faith and not by sight.
Third, God does what I can’t do. He opens doors I can’t open and shuts doors I don’t want to shut. He breaks through for me when I am breaking down. He intervenes when I need intervention. God delivers, guides and provides when I am unable or even unwilling sometimes to take the way He has determined is best for me. I need to let God be God, get out of His way, and let Him do His thing for me.
When you don’t know the way, but need to know the way, do these things.
* Be honest and tell God you don’t know the way. He can handle your uncertainty.
* Pray and ask God to show you the way. Father, I need direction today.
* Listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit.
* Be patient and wait on the Lord for the way.
* Ask God to make clear the first step to take in the new way. Baby step #1.
* Share with a trustworthy, mature Christian the way you believe God would have you take. Seek their counsel, affirmation and agreement.
* Act on the steps God has laid out before you to walk in His way. Do what He has directed you to do.
* Thank God and praise Him for revealing His way for you.”
To read the rest of this entry click >>HERE<<
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Today – Saint Patrick’s Day – is by far the most wonderful day of the year for me! I love all things Irish and what better way to enjoy them than to have an entire day dedicated to being Irish!
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Tis like a morn in spring
With a lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world is bright and gay
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away
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You hold the world in the palm of your hand.
What will you do with it today?
Will you reach out to touch someone in need,
Or selfishly just walk away?
Hungry, hopeless, broken and used,
All longing to be shown the way.
You hold the world in the palm of your hand.
What will you do with it today?
{S.Roll | 4.4.08}
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Valentine’s Day 2010. Great Friends. Homemade Sushi. Dance Dance Revolution. What more could you ask for?!
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So I thought that I would write today about two things that I really enjoy…Stuff Christians Like and apple products. Today these two things go hand-in-hand. For those of you unfamiliar with Stuff Christians Like, I highly recommend you click >>HERE<<.
I tend to have a sarcastic sense of humor by nature so I was immediately drawn to Jon Acuff and Stuff Christians Like. If you’re wondering what I mean – please click >>HERE<<.
The awesome thing that has always stuck out to me about Jon Acuff and Stuff Christians Like is his truly genuine generosity. Not to long ago he gave away the new iPod shuffles through his website. Being an apple fan, I thought “That’s pretty cool! What’s he going to do next to top that?!” I spoke too soon…
Now with the upcoming release of the latest apple product – the iPad – you too have a chance to win one through Stuff Christians Like. That, to me, is truly amazing!
Interested in how to enter this giveaway??? Here’s what you do:
– Pre-order the Stuff Christians Like book >>HERE<<
– Post a comment >>HERE<<
And for all those with twitter, why not help spread the word by re-tweeting the following: “I bought @prodigaljohn Stuff Christians Like book, which is so Christian it’s like tithing & I might win an iPad! http://bit.ly/bNzGbQ” OR “I bought the Stuff Christians Like book http://bit.ly/8YLJrV from @prodigaljohn” OR “I bought the literary equivalent of a side hug today. http://bit.ly/8YLJrV from @prodigaljohn”
It’s really just that simple. You can enter to win now through Saturday, February 6th. Be sure to keep checking the Stuff Christians Like website for more details about this giveaway and JUST BECAUSE IT’S A GREAT SITE!
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Today is my 24th birthday.
It’s an exciting season in my life. I am surrounded by an amazing family and wonderful friends who I love dearly and am truly blessed by. I have high expectations for this year and what God has for me in my life.
Last year had its share of life events. In May, my grandfather passed away, I bought my first home in September, I got a new puppy in October and I was blessed with an amazingly beautiful niece in November.
I know this year is going to be full of open doors and wonderful opportunities. I am learning to be more open and adventurous when it comes to doing life! Life is a great journey and you have to have fun along the way.
I’m excited for today and what it holds! I know it will be full of pleasant surprises! Side Note: I decided to be bold today and do something I’ve never done before…dye my hair! Not just a “normal” color but purple! Here’s the end result and I love it! Happy Birthday to me!
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