THE WEEKLY GRIND

I enJOY my java!!! I love the aroma as it wafts through the air. Many wonderful memories have been made in it's company ... books were read, the warmth of glowing fires were enjoyed and laughter or deep conversation were savored. So let's enjoy the journey over a cup!!

FULL BODIED: Recap of the morning worship service.

BOLD: Random acts of kindness.

SKINNY: My journey towards physical wholeness.

THE PRESS: Building my vocabulary.

BREVE: A "short" devotional.

BARISTA: Serving up new healthy recipes.

THANKS A LATTE: Preparing my heart for Sunday worship.

THANKS A LATTE: For Our New Home

Lord,
   Thank you for providing a home for us to move into!!
   Thank you that it has a kickin' kitchen!!
   Thank you that you promised that it would be a place of rest and peace and that we already experience your peace when we are there!!
   Thank you that it has a back yard that reminds us of our Branson home!!
   You are amazing!!
   As I prepare my heart for worship tomorrow I pray that you speak to me through your Word.
   Lord, help me to be a world changer . . . help me to live as if it depended solely on me to share your love!!
I LOVE YOU!!
Thanks A Latte!!
me

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BREVE: Surrender

This past week I came across a song and short devotional by Jeremy Camp called: Surrender.

The full lyrics to the song are as follows:

Purify this tainted soul
I'm tired of living life a fool
Soften up this hardened clay
To be a servant, this I pray
A reflection of You, I long to be
So Your kingdom I will seek

I surrender to Your throne
Oh, I surrender to Your throne
I will make my heart Your home
Oh, I surrender to Your throne

I've taken things I thought my own
Only to reap what I've sown
You've given back the years I fought
Unending love and grace You've brought
Eternal hope and peace You bring
And forever unto You I will sing

I surrender to Your throne
Oh, I surrender to Your throne
And I will make my heart Your home
Oh, I surrender to Your throne

Forever unto You I will sing
Forever unto You I will sing
Forever unto You I will sing
Forever unto You I will sing

I surrender
I surrender
I surrender, now
Oh, I surrender
And I surrender
And I surrender, now
Oh, I surrender
I surrender
I surrender
Oh, I surrender
I surrender
I surrender, now

May we find ourselves in a place of SURRENDER!!

Here is the full listening version of the song:

Surrender by Jeremy Camp

Play song from Lala.com
Speaking Louder Than Before - 2008

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THE PRESS: Predilection

pre⋅di⋅lec⋅tion

[pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed-] Show IPA

–noun

a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.

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Origin:
1735–45; < ML praedīlect(us) beloved, ptp. of praedīligere to prefer (see pre-, diligent ) + -ion

Synonyms:
bias, inclination, leaning, liking, weakness, predisposition, prepossession.

These nouns denote a predisposition to favor someone or something particular: a predilection for classical composers; a pro-American bias; conservative leanings; a partiality for liberal-minded friends; a penchant for exotic foods; a prejudice in favor of the underprivileged; a proclivity for self-assertiveness; a propensity for exaggeration.

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FULL BODIED: Blessed Are They Which Do Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness

Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matt. 5:6

   In this weeks corporate worship service we looked at those that hunger and thirst after righteousness. According James righteous acts include works of charity as well as avoiding sins against the law of Moses. (James 2:15,16 and 2:11,12)

Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines righteous as:
1 : acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
2 a : morally right or justifiable  b : arising from an outraged sense of justice or morality

I want to be someone that hungers and thirst after righteousness!! This righteousness comes from the inside out and is not just displayed through doing good works. It is a state of the heart and from that over-flow, righteousness is a by-product.
   One of the songs that we sang really penetrated my soul! It is called "From the Inside Out".

A thousand times I've failed

Still your mercy remains

And should I stumble again Still I'm caught in your grace Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control Consume me from the inside out Lord Let justice and praise become my embrace To love You from the inside out Your will above all else, my purpose remains The art of losing myself in bringing you praise Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame In my heart, in my soul, Lord I give you control Consume me from the inside out Lord Let justice and praise become my embrace To love You from the inside out Chorus 2x Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

From The Inside Out by Seventh Day Slumber

Play song from Lala.com Take Everything - 2009 - 4:02

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THANKS A LATTE: For Another Year

Lord,
   Thanks for another year!! Thank you for your allowing me to remain healthy and giving me such a great family to celebrate life with!!
   Thank you for giving us Jared 16 years ago this week! Thank you for helping him over the years to develop a love for You!
   Thank you for protecting my family as they traveled here for Jared's birthday blessing and for the incredible people that helped make the evening special!!
   As I prepare my heart for worship tomorrow . . . I am reminded of the song:

Lord I Will Bow To YOU
4 min 23 sec - Mar 4, 2007
www.youtube.com

I LOVE YOU!!

Thanks A Latte!!

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THE PRESS: Perspicacious

per⋅spi⋅ca⋅cious

[pur-spi-key-shuh

s]

–adjective

1.	having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning:to exhibit perspicacious judgment.

2.	Archaic. having keen vision.

Origin:
1610–20; perspicaci(ty) + -ous

Related forms:

per⋅spi⋅ca⋅cious⋅ly, adverb

per⋅spi⋅ca⋅cious⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. perceptive, acute, shrewd, penetrating.

Antonyms:
1. dull, stupid.

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SKINNY: Surprise

   This week went well in my journey towards physical health . . . but I still had my doubts that it was good enough to accomplish my goal from last week, which was to lose 3 lbs. So . . . when I got on the scales this morning and looked down, much to my surprise, I had met my goal!!! Whoot, whoot!!
   This means I am staying on track!! My total weight loss is now at 8 lbs!! In 6 lbs I will break a barrier that I haven't seen in two years!! So far the little changes that I have made in my life do not make me feel that I am on a diet. It also means that when I hit a "wall", which most people do at some point, I will be able to kick it into another gear and break through that barrier. To me . . . that is EXCITING!!! It makes this whole journey seem doable!!
   This weeks goal is to average 7,500 steps a day and to loose 2 lbs!

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I want to LIVE a life that is pleasing in God's sight! I want to find moments to LAUGH with my family and friends! I want to LOVE with CrAzy Love!

THE WEEKLY GRIND

THANKS A LATTE: For Our New Home

BREVE: Surrender

Surrender by Jeremy Camp

THE PRESS: Predilection

pre⋅di⋅lec⋅tion

FULL BODIED: Blessed Are They Which Do Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness

From The Inside Out by Seventh Day Slumber

THANKS A LATTE: For Another Year

THE PRESS: Perspicacious

per⋅spi⋅ca⋅cious

SKINNY: Surprise

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