http://martha.4jcg.org Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:12:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'd like to share one of my favorite Psalms- Psalm 139. These words are a reminder of how well God knows us, and yet how much He loves us. He formed each of us in our mother's womb, and He has a plan for our lives. As I read ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2009/04/21/mops-devotion-psalm-139/ There is a beautiful, wild mountain stream in southwest Colorado named Animas River. If I had to describe Sydney in one word, it would be "animas." Animas is a Spanish word meaning "spirits" or "spirited." I think it comes from the same Latin word that our word ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2006/11/21/a-tribute-to-sydney-our-australian-shepherd-march-1-1995-nov-1-2006/ I've been thinking a lot about prayer lately. I'm trying to consciously depend on God and think about Him as often as I can throughout the day. A few days ago, I came across a little story that has to do with prayer. ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2006/04/02/prayer-a-mops-devotion/ I am really enjoying helping with our church's new MOPS group. A couple of weeks ago, I gave a devotion at our steering meeting, which I was asked to share again at our MOPS meeting last Thursday. The following is what I shared. Praise the Lord for ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/10/30/mops-devotion-roots/ Our Sunday school class is studying difficult questions that people ask. A basic one is whether God really exists. Some people think they can't know for sure if there is a God unless they can "prove' scientifically that He exists. But God (being GOD) is supernatural; ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/09/25/existence-of-god/ It is so good to have a choir again at church! We may not be able to stay together past Christmas, but we are going to sing a Christmas cantata this year. Thursday night as we were practicing, I realized how special it is to be a part ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/09/18/choir/ "Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil." Proverbs 15:16 I've been reminded of some thoughts that I've had ever since I was able to go ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/07/24/materialism/ I don't know what it is about gardening. It is work, but somehow it is relaxing and even therapeutic. As long as I don't spend too much time pulling weeds, trimming, or whatever, I feel encouraged and refreshed as I'm spending the time outside. Did I somehow ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/06/26/gardening-a-gift-of-god/ Hey! I'm trying this out for the first time, so we'll see. . . "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread ... http://martha.4jcg.org/2005/06/14/hello-world/