"What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus." Palm Sunday, April 1st, 2012, I awoke early to prepare my heart before the Lord. Fervent prayers of gratitude rise, for sending His son in exchange for my transgressions. Such wondrous love was given to me, that I might live with Him. The hands of time move forward into the morning hours. Into the baptismal I step, with testimony in hand. I lay my all at His feet, as my story is weaved into a tapestry of words before family and friends. My Testimony I Choose Joy On November 10th, 2010, I became stuck in my worst kind of fear. I heard the words, my cancer had metastasized to my bones and it’s now stage IV breast cancer and the number of days I have left on this earth are uncertain. This came as a big surprise to Bill and me, ... read more
Giving Thanks
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." Psalm 107:1 I am so thankful for all the experiences, things, and people God has placed in my life this week. At a Holy Experience and at Heavenly Homemakers we are counting these blessings God has placed in our lives. Won't you take a moment to join us?172. Getting asked to write an article for a dear friend, that I have not yet met. I was smiling the whole day.173. Our daughter's surgery going well.174. Talks with God.175. Our son's servant's heart.176. Having fun in my photography class.177. A doctor's wisdom.178. Words of encouragement from my brother.179. A surprise in the mail.180. Our daughter getting accepted into the National Honor Society.181. The sound of rain.182. Caring friends.183. Getting baptized in ... read more
My Soul’s Desire
It's my soul's desire to seek Him, in every minute of everyday. Where is your heart's desire today? If you've enjoyed your time here at Leaving A Legacy, please take a moment to like us on Facebook or through Networked Blogs. You can also follow us through Twitter, Pinterest or Google Friend Connect. Leaving a Legacy can also be delivered right to your email, just by signing up through FeedBurner. Thank you! Linking with~Scripture and a SnapshotStill SaturdaySunday Jumping TandemFresh Brewed Sundays ... read more
Turn the Ordinary Around
In the early morning hours the sun breaks through the night...... exploding dawn with lemon yellows, water melon reds, and beautiful orange. The birds come out of their nests, singing with joy, as they glide across the sky, with grace and ease. As the day unfolds before us, my daughter's beautiful green eyes meet me at the top of the stairs. My son's laughter floats throughout the house as I smell the aroma of bacon being prepared in the kitchen. Our Sunday morning ritual unwraps as I see my husband preparing breakfast in the kitchen for his family. Stepping out into the church parking lot, the crisp morning air brings a chill to my spine. I breath in deep, everything smells so clean, so fresh, so new. Walking along the stone path, the beautiful flowers great the seekers of good and truth. ... read more
How Many Times Will You Say No To God?
In our Sunday service yesterday our pastor, challenged us to obey the call of God in our lives. He spoke about Moses and the burning bush. The scripture reference was Exodus 3:-4:20. This passage paints the picture of Moses' conversation with God. In Exodus 3:7a, 10 God asks Moses to play the role of a leader in rescuing His people from the Egyptians."The Lord said, 'I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt...So, now go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.'" Once God states His request, we can see that Moses is afraid about what he is being asked to do. In fear, how many times does Moses refuse God? Not once, not twice, not three times, but FOUR times! Finally after four times, God states that He will send Aaron to speak for him. Moses ... read more
Fishers of Men
This picture was taken last weekend after my husband took my son fishing. He was so proud of the fish he caught. He couldn't stop talking about it. Taking time with our children is so important. I love the following quote by Charles Swindoll, "Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. ". Create times with your children where memories are made and life lessons are taught. The most important thing you can teach them is to be a follower of Jesus, and to do His will. Teach them also to love, to serve, to be respectful, to be compassionate, to be strong in hard times, to be faithful. So much can be learned through everyday activities and special moments alike. Time goes by in the blink of an eye. We think we can always put it off till tomorrow. Yet, we are ... read more
It’s All Around Us
The noise of the television...the ringing of the cell phone...the blaring of the words, of lost loves across the radio.It's all around us.The pressure inside...you have to get this done...that done...work faster.... oh why in the world did you forget that....you know your not as good as she is.The voices constantly pushing you forward......and often times back.It's all around us.The children yell...a door slams... a husband sighs from a long days work...the tension from the week builds inside.It's all around us.Loud.The pressure of life, can get louder, and louder, and louder. When we focus on the loud, our self gets in the way.The loudness of life. So many things can sidetrack our attention.....so many things become loud....they drown out and distract us from what's important....the ... read more
We’re on the Same Team Complete Story
Nearly a lifetime ago, my husband and I, stood up in front of friends and family, pledging our love and lives to each other. At age twenty-two and twenty-three, we were so young, so excited for the life that was ahead of us. Fast forward twenty years later; here we are…..what a story we can tell. Our tale has two sides. One side includes two children, love, commitment, happiness, memories, laughter and following the Lord. The next side includes, one baby in heaven with Jesus, the death of a parent, a possible Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, financial difficulties and breast cancer. Not only did breast cancer knock once, but twice, with the second knock being that of a stage IV diagnosis. Put this all together and it can create a recipe….a recipe for growth and learning, or……. a recipe for ... read more
In the Kitchen with my Man
I love to be anywhere my family is. One of my favorite places of all, is to be in the kitchen with my husband, (who is a very talented cook), cooking dinner. It's a great way to connect and talk about what happened during the day.A new recipe we tried out recently is Chicken Pizzaiola with Torn Basil and Capers, from the Weight Watchers Points Plus, Best Darn Food Ever Cookbook. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we did.Ingredients:4 (5 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced2 large garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups no-salt-added marinara sauce1 tablespoon nonpareil (tiny) capers, drained1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes8 fresh basil ... read more
Sticks and Stones
This weekend was not at the top of my all time favorites. Have you ever heard the saying, "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me". Well, the truth is they do hurt, sometimes....a lot. Words have the power to sting to the depths of the soul and wound a heart very deeply. They can create a ripple effect that you are not even aware of, due to whatever a person might be going through. James 3:5-6 tells about the powerful effects of the tongue.5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Pick ... read more