I love daffodils, they're one of my favorite flowers. They remind me of Spring and the fresh morning air. They also remind me of God's promises, how they are new every morning. How blessed we are to be a new creation in Him, all because of His love for us and sending His son to die on the cross for our sins. As I was writing this, the hymn "Great is the Faithfulness, " came to my mind. Take a moment to pause the music on the sidebar, and listen to this song as you offer praise and worship to the Lord. 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 ... read more
Down Go the Dominoes
"14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe." Phillipians 2:14-15 In the Bible, God calls us to do all all things without complaining or disputing. Have you ever noticed that when you go against God's word, and start to get upset and complain about the situation around you, a domino effect is created. One by one, down go the dominoes with each spoken word of protest, criticism or grumbling. The negative words you speak not only start a downward spiral in your life, but also in the lives of family and friends around you. With every, "I can't, I don't want to, This is awful", your are making your situation worse and ... read more
Keep Your Eyes on God
As I was reading my Bible yesterday, the Lord spoke to me about where my focus should be. In Matthew 14:29-31 it states, 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” God said to me, "Why aren't you focusing on me? "What are you teaching your children?"This is something I have to work at daily, putting my focus in the right place. When Peter took his eyes off of Jesus and onto his fears, he started to sink. It's so easy for us to do the same thing. When the every day winds of life smack us hard in the face, we often get off ... read more
Philippians 1:6
Rest easy in the comfort of His word friends. How wonderful it is to know that He will never leave us. Please don't forget about the Leaving A Legacy's Easter Giveaway. We are giving away two Max Lucado books, to help prepare your heart for Easter. The winner will be announced Monday, March 12th.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! Many blessings to you this day! Linking with~ ... read more
An Empty Shell
Empty it sits. A shell of what it was.As I open the door, I'm taken back in time. I walk through the crowded hallway, merging this way and that, past students that are full of life and energy. Up and to my right I glance and see the pictures of graduates, lining the halls. How I long to have my picture on that wall one day soon. I hurriedly run to the end of the hall and reach into my yellow painted locker, grab my books and slam the metal door with it 's sound reverberating behind me.I look towards my left and see Coach Stinson working away in his office preparing for the big game later that evening. Around the corner I turn, almost running into Mr. Welham, dressed in his finest, wearing his tan corduroy blazer with a huge grin across his face. He whistles his happy tune and walks down ... read more
Turning Their Backs On God
Sometimes I wonder when it happened...when exactly did most of the nation decide to turn their backs on God and walk away? As I look back on each decade, I see the signs slowly coming, little by little. In attitudes...in dress...in speech... in actions.... our nation has gone from a Christ centered society to a me centered society. As I was walking through a store the other day, I was looking at the music trying to find where the christian section was....low and behold it was gone. As I was looking at a book store at the mall I was searching for books about Lent and Easter, yet again there were none to be found. It made me stop and wonder where has Christ gone? Why has society pushed Him away? I can remember at a very young age all of the stores in our city were closed on Sundays to pay ... read more
The Family Dinner Table
One of our favorite family meals is turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and rolls. However, it's not a meal that we get to eat very often. My husband and I decided to change this a few weeks ago , when decided to have Thanksgiving in February. Everyone took part in preparing the meal. It's very important to us that our children know how to cook, before they are out on their own. Our son even made the pumpkin pie the day before our feast.One of our favorite times of the day is when we can sit around the table, enjoying good food, and each others company. It can be taken for granted, and the easy way out can be taken by just eating wherever. Family meal time is something that has to be worked at and practiced daily. When your children are young start eating all ... read more
Get, Up! Let’s Go!~ and~ An Easter Giveaway
The Lord has been speaking to me this past weekend.....come and listen in on our conversation....Friday.....Me~"Thank you God for my good test results at the doctor this past week."God~"You're welcome. Now it's time for you to be baptized, and tell others what I have done for you."Me~"Ummm.......well, ok. I did promise You that I would tell about everything You have done for me, whenever an opportunity presented itself."Sunday morning......Me~"Well, I don't know about this baptism thing...you know I don't like to talk in front of people. Are you sure this is what you want me to do God?"Sunday church service....me sitting in the pew....Me~"Ok, there is Pastor Bill...I will have to talk to him after church to see if they are having a baptismal service anytime soon. I bet they won't ... read more
God is in the Business of Performing Miracles
When you live with stage IV breast cancer, you live with many doctor's appointments, blood draws, and scans. This week I got my faith stretched as I faced a blood draw on Tuesday, and a doctor's appointment yesterday. When you have cancer you have an invisible cloud that constantly floats over your head that no one can see. You never know what the outcome of your test results will be, and whether or not the clouds will bring forth a down pour of rain.As I approached my doctors appointment this week, I was in constant prayer with the Lord. I kept asking that He would replace my fear with peace. Right before the appointment I looked up verses in the Bible on overcoming fear. What the Lord brought to my mind was the same verse our pastor gave to me years ago when I was first diagnosed.Isaiah ... read more
Crying Out to Jesus
"I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life. Hear my cry, or I am very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me." Psalm 142: 1-2, 5-6 As I approach another onocology appointment this Thursday, my time is spent crying out to the Father. It's from Him that I find my strength. Whatever your facing this week, you can go to Him and rest easy in the comfort of His arms. 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 ... read more