- Holly Allene : Is trying to be a good little girl! Santa's comin to town! Go
- I am looking forward to Flight Attendant training in a few months!! And thankful to the the Lord for His goodness... Go
- Is home from work and taking it easy! BABY it's COLLLLD outside! ;) Go
I have seen so many of these reusable bags lately. “Eco Friendly” “Eco Chick”, “Kiss Me I’m Organic”, “Save The Earth” bags. It’s all about saving plastic bags. Almost makes me laugh. Actually it does.
The other day I was heading in to one of my favorite stores, Target, to spend a gift certificate a dear friend bought me when I saw an “Eco Bag” I wanted! I know. I am crazy. I always laughed at them before. But this was cute! It was an “Eco Target” bag made with a bunch of recycled target bags. So I got one. I LOVE Target.
Yesterday while working, a girl said she didn’t want any of her stuff in bags. I said,
“Oh! Your one of those “Eco Chicks”
She laughed and said “Yes.”
I said, “Well I am more like save the babies and not the plastic bags”
I thought to myself, “WHO CARES about plastic bags? Really? Am I just crazy or does this seem crazy? Somehow I cannot make the connection in my mind. I just knew that she would be upset and not say anything or give me a nasty look but to my surprise she laughed and said,
“Your right, your right.”
I would love to find a bag, one of those “eco friendly”, reusable bags that have a baby on it and say something about, “Forget the plastic bags, save the babies” I don’t know, just an idea. Makes more sense to me.
Psalm 42:11
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
About two years ago almost exactly I went through a difficult journey. Though different in many ways some ways not, I have once again gone through the same journey. It was hard for me. The second one has been harder. During this time I drew close to the Lord. He was faithful to lead me through. I got through. I saw the light at the end of the tunnel and thanked the Lord He lead me safely all the way. I thanked Him for His faithfulness at the end. I spoke to girls about my experiences in this time of blind trust in the Lord and how good He was to lead me. In my quiet times with Jesus I told Him “Lord don’t ever allow that to happen to me again.” I was for sure He heard me! And like I had asked He being the protector that He is would never allow it again…. He did.
At first I wanted to ask why. He had allowed something so beautiful, something I was so sure of and would just to take all the peace away. I was upset. I asked God why. I wondered why He would allow something that hurts me so much and something I asked Him not to allow, ever again? ( I know I have nerve) I wondered at His plans. I wondered if all the times I thought I heard His voice I really hadn’t?
This past week I have cried. I have wept. I have cried so many tears I didn’t think I could cry anymore even if I tried. I would go places and almost complete strangers would tell me my eyes looked sad! Going to bed with a horrible headache to wake with the same one. Of course satan used this time to come at me. I felt like the enemy of my soul was knocking on my door, he was whispering to me, “God let you down! He wasn’t good to you…. Don’t trust Him….”
In the face of these thoughts and these hard times I want you to know that I have once again willed myself to Jesus. I have once again taken refuge in His arms. I will trust His plans for me. I always will. I know they are good. It’s so hard not to see the path in front of you, isn’t it? It’s hard not to know what’s ahead. One thing I have learned from this is that I have no idea what God’s plans are! I have no idea what He is doing my life or yours! But I do know we still need to trust Him. I choose to trust. I like it better this way. This way I will keep my eyes on His face, not the path ahead.
It’s hard to trust Him! But I know and already have had the experience of trusting Him and finding joy and peace and most of all finding Him faithful! I must make the choice to rest and trust His care. I know His paths and His ways are good. And one day I will see the point of the storms, the tears, the deep pain, the sleepless nights, the headaches… and those who sow in tears will reap joy! This is for sure… I am already at peace with what He is doing becuase I know He is good! I am happy in Him.
I just wanted to let you know that we are about to start our official Tour soon! Throug the mountains of Kentucky. We are looking forward to the sweet ministry that awaits us there. As a reminder for you and hopefully to keep you updated we would love to blog our way throughout the Mountain Parkway. You can visit our most recent blog and stay up to date with us, as well as view our schedule here on our website - www.pierpontsingers.com Please leave us a comment there and tell us what you think! We would love to hear from you. Also check back for updates and find out where we are!
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”
Ok, I went to a bluegrass concert with my mom and sisters. Heidi is our little scheduler for things like that. So thank you Heidi!
We had a great time! Awesome time. We were so close they could see us and we could see them. The cool thing is that later afterward we met them and talked with them just like last year and Cia remembered me… yep. She has an amazing voice. She won female vocalist of the year in bluegrass music as well as bango player in the bluegrass! She does such a good job and I really enjoy listening to her voice. Here is a video of her singing. I LOVE this music!
One of the things I enjoy most about their shows is they always have at least one Gospel song. I wish it were more.. becuase I tell you when they sing songs about Jesus my heart pounds harder and I want to just stand up and let everyone know I love Jesus. Well at both concerts I have embarrassed my family by doing this. haha! (Just kidding they don’t get embarrassed by me… I don’t think ) Last year they sang “When He Reached Down His Hands For Me” LOVE THAT SONG! I actually had Chuk play that for us and it’s one of our songs now. After they got done singing that I shouted “Amen” really loud and my sister’s screamed and applauded.
Last night the Dad of the family Mr. Cherryholmes talked about the war a little and about the sacrifice the guys are making there. Of course he got a big applause. But when he mentioned the Name of Jesus and His sacrifice for everyone, things got quiet… After the beautiful song they sang about God’s giving of Himself for those who don’t even care or notice Him I had to stand up. So I stood up, in the second row and clapped for the song about my Jesus that I love. Afterward an old cowboy came up to me hit my on the arm and said,
“You’re the that stood up aren’t you?”
I said “Yeah”
He said “Well I was ashamed I didn’t!”
I said “Well good! I’m glad!” I said “I love Jesus and I love it when people talk or sing about Him”
Stand for Jesus today wherever it is you are… make other people ashamed they didn’t. Sometimes it’s easier to do than others but there are so many opportunites. Where I work I hear a lot of my Precious Savior’s Name being taken in vain. The people who do it think I am going to laugh… I don’t… it actually hurts me and makes me angry. I love Jesus and I will forever be loyal to the Man who gave His all so that I can have Life.
This is one of my favorites! “When He Reached Down His Hands For Me”
I found this video a couple of weeks ago. This is the video Dad referred to in his sermon, last Sunday, that I found and sent to him. Something about this moves me. I can’t help but get emotional every time I see it. Watch it. I love to watch the people run to the cross, even from the far back of the crowd, and bow down, get on their faces. When I see that something in me is moved beyond words, I don’t know why. It’s kind of a long video so if you don’t have the time just skip to the end of it and see how many people end up at the foot of the cross!
I am running to Him today, because I know how much I need Him! I hope you will join me there.
I love Jesus. I hope everyone who reads this site and those who see my life know that He is my life. He is so good. He is so beautiful. He loves me too!! This amazes me. Actually brings tears to my eyes. I know your wondering what happened. You’re wondering if I started a “courtship” or got a brand new car or if some money came in. Nope.
Lately to be honest I have had such doubts come to my mind about the existence of God. It’s when I am witnessing to someone or when I feel so close to Him that satan sends doubts to my mind. The other day I was talking with Dad on the way home from the airport. I flew in from Chicago from my job there. I told Dad about these thoughts. And then I was trying to explain and wrap my mind around the reasons I know God is true, theologically. And then I just explained to Dad how I know God is real in my life. I began to try to explain how much I love Him. I couldn’t. Tears were running down my face. Just like they do now when I think of how much I love this Man I have never seen! I tried to explain how loved I felt by Him. How much I feel understood and known by Him. I couldn’t. I could only cry. My heart was so full of love! This feeling is in my heart for Him so overwhelmed me.
Lastnight I woke in the night around 3:00 AM. I had a desire to pray and talk to Jesus, knowing He was with me I talked to Him and poured out my heart to Him. Today I got up early. I needed to be at work. I wanted to spend time with Jesus I need Him. After I read His Word. I then looked up a beautiful song that I love on “youtube” for my worship. I looked up “ How Can I Keep From Singing?” Chris Tomlin sings it. It’s beautiful. Today on my way to work I was singing it to Jesus in the quiet of the car. There I was tears and mascara running down my face and I am singing-
“How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing”
– Chris Tomlin
Do you have a vital relationship, alive and real walk with God? Today? Right now? Does it involve all of who you are? When you think about how much He loves you does it make your heart want to sing to Him? Do you want to cry when you think about how good He is to you? This is the most excited Relationship you can have! I hope your enjoying the peace and rest and love of being close to Him.
I love reading about makeup that actually works or does what it says it does. Before I buy something I want to know I will be happy with it! So I have done a little review for you!
I can tell you from personal experience this product is great! It’s what I use every day. It’s powder that turns to a lightweight foundation on your skin when applied with a brush. You don’t even feel like your wearing makeup at all and you look very natural. This is one of my favorite foundations ever. I used to use liquid or cream-to-powder and since using this I have reduced the amount of acne on my face by I would say 90% (now you can hardly help that 10% but I am working on it.) So, get some mineral makeup and try it for yourself. I use this featured here “Bare Minerals” but maybe another brand would be just as nice and not as expensive! Try it, I don’t think you’ll regret it.
Ok, this is a cool idea. As you might know before I moved to Michigan I had an awesome job at an adorable little nail spa in Hinsdale, IL. Loved it. Everyday I enjoyed being the receptionist and listening to the latest small town gossip to the sound of bubbling padicure baths. The ladies always seemed to be in a pretty good mood as they would come in ready to have some time to relax and enjoy the “mani” or “Pedi” or both.
I watched the nail Tech’s give there manicures and pedicures to the ladies there and every once in a while got my own! That was awesome. One day I had the idea and I went to Sally’s Beauty Supply store. I got all the needed things to give a manicure or pedicure. I went home and gave my little sister Hope and Mom their very own pedicure. I had a lot of fun doing it and I know they enjoyed it. (As my Mother still asks me for one, I will give you another one I promise)
So, if you want to do something sweet for those girls in your house…something they will always remember ( you could try it on the guys but sometimes they think they are too manly for such things… hahah !! ) simply get some foot scrub, beautifully smelly lotion, a foot file and a little foot tub. Fill your little tub up with hot, soapy sudsy water…. ahhh.. yeah. They will love you for it and don’t let it stop there… let them give YOU one too! It’s fun and then when summer comes you can all go get a real one. The french pedicure is the best.
If you want to make it a little extra special get a free recipe off a spa website (this one has a lot of nice ones) and make your own foot bath. Just remember don’t start this spa stuff if you don’t want to keep it up, girls just like this kind of stuff. It’s just perfect for a cold winter day like we have been having of late.
I just love girly stuff like this….
I want to type out something I read last week that really brought a real revival to my heart in the area of telling others I know about Jesus. Here it is in hopes it will also encourage you as well. Here is the excerpt from “Don’t Waste Your Life” that really spoke to my heart.
(Please be aware before reading: it is graphic. And may be hard for you to read. )
Here is John Piper -
“The closer I look at the individuals in this world war two history, the more I felt passion that my life would count, that I would be able to die well.
As rainy mornig wore into afternoon and the fighting bogged down, the Marines continued to take casualties. Often it was the corpsman (medics) themselves who died as they tried to perserve life. William Hoopes of Chattannooga, was crouching beside a medic named Kelly, who put his head above a protective ridge and placed binoculors to his eyes - just for an instant - to spot a sniper who was peppering his area. In that instant the sniper shot him through the adams apple. Hoopes, a pharmacist mate himself, struggled frantically to save his friend. “I took my forceps and reached into his neck to grasp the artery and pinch it off”, Hoopes recalled. “His blood was spurting. He had no speech but his eyes were on me. He new I was trying to save his life. I tried everything in the world. I couldn’t do it. I tried. The blood was so slippery. I couldn’t get the artery. I was trying so hard. And all the while he just looked at me. He looked directly into my face. The last thing he did as the blood spurts became less and less was to pat me on the arm as if to say, “That’s all right” and then he died.
In this heart breaking moment I want to be Hoopes and I want to be Kelly. I want to be able to say to suffering perishing people, “I tried everything in the world….. I was trying so hard”. I want to be able to say to those around me when I die “It’s all right to live is Christ, and die is gain.”
That convicted my heart last week in such a real way. I had to call some people that I loved and tell them again I was praying for them and that I loved them. I plead with them to come to Jesus. I wasn’t able to lead them to the Lord, I felt clumsy and bad about how I said it and felt very helpless to show anyone the real Way. One actually hung up on me….and felt my heart was so heavy for them I cried, wept in fact, over the lost. I want so bad to see them and live with them in heaven one day. God forbid, one day when I see them and they haven’t become Believers I want to be able to say “I did all that I could do! I tried so hard”. And while their dying eyes are on me they will know I tried with all my heart.
I hope this encourages you to tell others about Jesus, as it did me. . . no matter what the result that you do all that you can do while there is still time left to do it.
