Farm Life

Thought I'd share some photos of our farm & the things that happen on it :) Enjoy!

Our Animals:

Our Farm:

Haiti

As you know, on January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7 earthquake devastated the country of Haiti. The Lord has opened up an opportunity for me to go and minister there. In 3 weeks, I will be going with a group of people from my church to Les Cayes, Haiti. A way that you can be a part of the missions trip is to be praying for the team and for the Haitian people.

Here are a few prayer requests:
~ Please pray that God will provide the financial, physical, and spiritual needs of those going on this trip.
~ That God would provide safe travels to those going to Haiti. Also, for strength of mind and body as we endure the heat, humidity, and all the challenges we will face.
~ Pray for fruitful ministry opportunities to unbelievers and to the "needy".
~ Pray for the team to be in one mind and unified in one Spirit.
~ Pray that God will be glorified and that lives will be changed by His mercy and grace.

I would so appreciate your prayers!


For the King,
Charity

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all you fathers, especially mine :) I am so grateful for your guidance and leadership in the home, for loving your wives as Christ loves the church, and for being there for your children.

Happy Father's Day!




Blessings,
Charity

May I Recommend a Book...

I would like to recommend a book to people of all ages:

When I Don't Desire God, How to Fight for Joy- John Piper

Here's the synopsis taken straight from the back of the book:

For over thirty years, John Piper has been trumpeting the truth that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” He calls it Christian Hedonism.

The problem is that many people, after being persuaded, find out that this truth is both liberating and devastating. It’s liberating because it endorses our inborn desire for joy. And it’s devastating because it reveals that we don’t desire God the way we should.
When you discover the biblical truth that God commands our happiness in him, the absolutely urgent question becomes: What can I do if I don’t have it? With the heart of a pastor and with radical passion for the glory of Christ, John Piper wants to help you answer that question.

I pray that the one's that read this book will be blessed as much as I have by it!

To Those Who Are...

2 Kings 19:15-19
Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said: “O LORD God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.  You have made heaven and earth.  Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God.  Truly, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were not gods, but the work of men’s hands—wood and stone.  Therefore they destroyed them.  Now therefore, O LORD our God, I pray, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the LORD God, You alone.”


I pray that this verse will encourage those that feel that their "Sennacherib" is too big for them to face. May our trust be in the Lord, the ONLY GOD, who has promised victory to those who put their trust in Him.


There is nothing too big that our Lord can't handle. Every evil that seems to ensnare us or hold us back has been defeated at the cross.  




Only in Him,
Charity

Hannah's Prayer

As I was doing quiet time 2 days ago, I read this beautiful passage from 1 Samuel 2. I love how it speaks of the greatness of our God and how He uses the weak to accomplish His purposes.
May this be our prayer as well!

1 Samuel 2:1-10
And Hannah prayed and said:
"My heart rejoices in the Lord;
my horn is exalted in the Lord.
I smile at my enemies,
because I rejoice in Your salvation.
No one is holy like the Lord,
for there is none besides You,
nor is there any rock like our God.
Talk no more so very proudly;
let no arrogance come from your mouth,
for the Lord is the God of knowledge;
and by Him actions are weighed.
The bows of the mighty men are broken,
and those who stumbled are girded with
strength.
Those who were full have hired
themselves out for bread,
and the hungry have ceased to hunger.
Even the barren has borne seven,
and she who has many children has
become feeble.
The Lord kills and makes alive;
He brings down to the grave and brings
up.
The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and lifts up.
He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the beggar from the ash heap,
to set them among princes
and make them inherit the throne of
glory.
For the pillars of the earth are the
Lord's,
and He has set the world upon them.
He will guard the feet of His saints,
but the wicked shall be silent in
darkness.
For by strength no man shall prevail.
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces;
from heaven He will thunder against
them.
The Lord will judge the ends of the
earth.
He will give strength to His king,
and exalt the horn of His anointed."


Be encouraged,
Charity

Feelin Feminine Day 6 & 7

What a week this has been! I have really enjoyed wearing skirts and basking in my femininity. I hope that those of you who did the challenge feel the same way.

Here are some questions that I believe will be helpful...


How was the experience for you?
The experience was totally amazing for me! I felt like a lady, but didn't really feel restricted in any way.

Any particular stories?
No.

Did wearing skirts rather than pants affect the way you felt?
Yes. I definitely felt (and looked) more feminine than I did when I wore pants.

The way you felt about yourself?
Yes. I felt more older, and mature.

The way you acted?
Yes. I acted ladylike with more grace and poise. I was paying more attention to proper etiquette :) 

The way you carried yourself?
Yes. I was aware if my posture was not correct, if my feet were spread apart to far...etc.

Were you able to go about everyday activity as freely as pants?
Absolutely!

How did people respond?
I didn't get any negative comments :)

Were you more respected?
I felt like it.

Did you feel more like a lady?
YES! A million times yes!


After the challenge do you desire to keep wearing skirts more regularly, or were you desperate to wear pants again?
My desire is to wear skirts more regularly.
 
Here are the pictures from Day 6, and Day 7:

Day 6: I am wearing a pink Life Is Good shirt which was a gift, pink skirt from Goodwill, and a white sweater from Ross.

Day 7: I am wearing a green shirt from Ross, and the skirt is a hand-me-down. 

Thanks for keeping up with me this week! Enjoy being a lady, fulfilling the role that God has appointed for you.

In Christ,
Charity