December Update

Hello family and friends!

We wanted to update you on how Ron and Sandie are doing and how you can be praying for them in the next few weeks or so.
At this time they are back in Friday Harbor finishing up on some work there and also waiting on The Lord as to His will concerning whether they should stay there or move back to Santa Barbara for good. They love their fellowship in Friday Harbor and miss the friendships they have made there so to be back is a blessing no doubt. They also want to be close to their family in Santa Barbara so, as you can see, it is not an easily decided matter and they wait on The Lord to direct their steps and bring them peace in the decision ahead.

Ron has been having small seisures now and again. They are still pursuing the natural medicines and organic foods and are hoping that when Ron goes in for his MRI in the next couple of weeks they will receive a positive report, if not, than they are open to further options from there.

I don't know if you've ever been through anything like this before...I sure haven't...but there's no doubt that it soon takes a toll on the body, soul, mind and spirit. Please pray:

**That The Lord will refresh them while they are in Friday Harbor as they are among friends
**That they receive clear direction from The Lord as to where they should call home
**That Ron would receive a positive report from the doctors and the doctors would have great wisdom as to how to best go forward with Ron
**That Sandie would be given great comfort, encouragement and vitality from her Lord as she ministers to her husband during his illness
**That their family in Santa Barbara would sense God's nearness in their lives as Ron and Sandie are away for these few weeks before Christmas

May The Lord bless each of you for thinking and praying for this family and specifically for Ron's healing. Love, Stephanie

WISE ONES ALWAYS SEEK HIM!

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord! In everything Give Thanks.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing! Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name! For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations.Psalm 100.

I Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

To All of you in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Have a Blessed Thanksgiving,we have so much to be thankful for. Allow this day to be spent pondering on what being thankful means to you. I am just plain thankful, Thankful I have a Father who loves me/us Thankful that He gave His Life for me/us,Thankful that everything in my/our life matters to Him, thankful that His Grace is sufficient for me/us, thankful that no matter what I/we will go through today He will sustain me/us through it. Thankful for my Sweet Handsome Husband, Thankful for my Precious Sons and Daughter in Love and Grandsons,Thankful for the fresh air right now I am breathing,Thankful for the warmth of the Sun on my body, Thankful for such loving friends and Loved ones far and near, your Prayers and loving support, we Bless you in Jesus Name this day and Pray all of you have a Blessed thankful day in the Lord. wtih so much sincere Love

Being Thankful for All things,

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and From our Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalms 100:1-5

A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth

Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs

Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name

The LORD is good. His mercy endures forever. His faithfulness endures throughout every generation.

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

We have an Awesome God and He delights in us when we give Him Thanksgiving for everything!

Being Thankful and Having and Attitude of Gratitude. Dad has had 9 days of "no seizures" and Friday he had a mild one, Saturday "No Seizure", Today Sunday on our way to Church He had a Seizure. We were quickly reminded we have an un wanted hitchhiker, He's still a board!!!!

Thankfulness, Understanding that Faithful Believers will make it a Priority to Please God,Being Thankful in all circumstances,Worshiping our Lord in Song,

Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Do you know that the Lord Loves to sing over us?

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."

we adorn Him with Praise and Worship,Honoring Him and Exalting Him with the Praises from our lips. We were created to Worship our Heavenly Father.

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The English word – worship – is from the word worth. Worship means to accord God (the only one worthy of worship) proper recognition of His greatness and value (or worth).
The main Hebrew word for worship shahah means to bow down or to do homage. The idea is to prostrate oneself in order to do homage to God.

Worship involves all that we are – our attitudes, emotions, actions, mind and will. A total adoring to God. Worship is when we recognize and adore God, revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, and seek by the power of His Spirit to give God the glory, honor, praise, submission and service which He deserves

In Song we remember that He created us and Redeemed us,that we are now His people,and he is our Shepherd.

Dad and I realize that God never guaranteed us a life free from sickness ,disease, pain, suffering, Cancer, Tumors, Death,

He did Promise to sustain us through it all, His Grace and Mercy we grateful for. We are continually humbled and thankful for His love over us.

Psalms 55:22

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Psalms 119:116

Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

We have our Hope In Jesus,Our Faith will be continually tested,

We are quickly reminded ,Today Is what we have been given, keep our eyes on Jesus.

We have an awesome God,Today Dad and I are thankful for this day we have been given.

May the Lord Bless you abundantly,and may you be filled with the Holy Spirits Power, in everything we do may we point People to Jesus, May the Holy Spirit fill us with the fruits of the Spirit. God we need more of you, Help us to reflect more of who the Person of Jesus Christ is.

When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. John 16:13.

Thank you Lord Jesus that you gave your Life for us, that we might be saved by the blood of the lamb, Jesus who knew no sin became sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. We Love you Lord Jesus,we adore you, we thank you for loving us beyond what we deserve. We thank you for giving us your Spirit oh God that we may choose to live according to your ways,we have such a freedom in you. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Lord help us to be thankful in everything, everything is important to you, thank you for our Families,we Love you Lord Jesus. A-men

Enjoying Family!

Grampa,Grama,Nyah Bless

Delicious Meal!

Nathan

Papa,and Son Ronnie

Ronnie and His Wife Viana

Grampa,Ronnie,Viana,Nyah Bless

Allowing God to Stretch us beyond ourself!

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all through God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. We are thanking the Lord for giving us now 8 days free from any seizures! Blessed be the Name of the Lord........
We know that it is the power of Prayer, Ron and I are deeply filled with gratitude for your faithfulness in Prayer over Ron. Thank you.
Ron and I want all of you to know that we are covering you in prayer,In Friday Harbor,we pray specifically that in all things the Lord would be magnified, this Saturday,Bless you
Ephesians 1:4-6
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
We Love all of you from Idaho, Wa, all over the World, Be safe in your Travels to Montana Our Sister and Son in Christ, We keep your familys covered in Prayer,the need for Jobs, Mothers that are Ill, Lord knows all the details and He has you covered.

This Last week has been a trying week for me,in that the "enemy does not sleep"!!! and when we are at a weak point this is when he cowardly schemes and devices ways to trip us up..

As a Christian we know we have an adversary, seeking to devour,destroy,and even kill.
1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
There is spiritual warfare going on in the heaven lies..........Being in the Word the Lord shows us we have an adversary,and Intercessor,a defender, {Jesus}.....

Sometimes I have my own little pity party!!!!!! And if left to myself I become a mess............

Hebrews 7:25. "He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through him, because he always lives to make intercession for them".
Romans 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,
I Love my Man!!!!! He is so patient, and full of Love. He just says to me Sandie can I pray over you? This is pleasing to the Lord,when our Husbands Have this Wisdom that is Pure from Heaven,to pray over us. I feel the Presence of the Lord Lifting that burden the enemy wants to keep me under.
Matt 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

My Prayer tonight is that Holy Spirit of God would Breath Life into us, Help us set aside our own self centered agendas, help us to live according to your ways, Help us to not be so self absorbed, but more God absorbed, Help free us from the trappings of our own drama,our own little world,Help us to have your heart for others,those around us, Lord God you are all about people, that is why you draped your self in humanity,became flesh....Give us a greater desire to see you Glorified Father,Holy Spirit revive us,we have been invited into the life of God,but we need you to breath the life of God in us, bring newness to transform us to renew the way we think, Father do a wonderful work in us that we would be more like Jesus, that we would better represent Jesus Christ,to a lost and dying hurt world. We want more of the power of God working in and through us,Holy Spirit do what Jesus Christ said He would send to do! teach us, empower us, now to live for the Glory of God, In everything we do Lord Jesus,let it be to magnify you,Glorify you,Honor you,and Exalt you.
Remind us that when we want to know what you look like oh God we look to Jesus and when we want to see what Jesus looks would that be me/us?
Oh Forgive me Lord Jesus,I confess I fail miserably reflecting who you are, I thank you for the Cross and for the confession of my sins,that you are faithful to forgive us of our sins, we are a new creation in Christ Jesus.
Lord Jesus, with your Strength,your Love,your Holy Spirits empowering Help me/us to be more like you,I need more of you,we need more of you. Bless you Father in Jesus Name A-men

Captive no More !

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ, We are thanking the Father today for his Powerful Mercy and Grace over Ron's Health,it has been 5 days since he has had any seizures,we know that it is the power of Prayer!!!!! We thank our Lord Jesus Christ for you who have faithfully kept Ron in your Prayers,Our God is and awesome God.

James 5:16b The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Bless you all in Jesus Name and may He Bless you abundantly.

Ron and I read this today a Devotion, and there are things that can creep into our lives and cause us to feel condemnation,But in Christ Jesus we are no longer slaves to sin,we wanted to share this with you,

Is there a certain sin that seems to have a foothold in your life? And does it almost seem as though the sin is getting more and more powerful each month, each year, and tragically, each decade?
Do you wonder if you ever will gain victory over it? Or worse, are you beginning to wonder if you are really a Christian?
Sin is a horrible master, and it finds a willing servant in the human body. Sin wants to dominate you, but the good news is that as a Christian, you don't have to be dominated by sin any longer.
The Bible says, "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin" (Romans 6:6 NIV).
There is a part of us that is drawn to the holy things of God, and there is a part of us that can still be drawn to the unholy things of this world. We all have that struggle. It is almost shocking, especially if you have been a believer for many years, that there still can be an attraction to sinful things.
Here is what we need to remember: We will never get to a point where we are temptation-proof. But I do think we can get to a point where sin will not be so alluring. It comes with growing deeply in our faith, learning more about Jesus, and being so enraptured with His love that we see this world for what it is.
I think the classic hymn says it well: "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."
To overcome sin, we need to know, we need to reckon, and we need to yield. Romans 6:11 says, "Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord" To know has to do with the mind, and it is implied in the phrase, "likewise you also." These three words refer back to the truths in Romans 6:1–10.
The apostle Paul laid the groundwork, showing us that we are no longer under the jurisdiction of sin, and it no longer has a rightful claim over our lives as children of God. For Christians to live out the fullness of their new lives in Christ, they must realize what God has done for them. We are not merely remodeled sinners; we are remade saints.
To reckon focuses on the heart. The word "reckon" used in Romans 6:11 means "to take into account," or "to count as true."
Reckoning is not acting as if it were so; it is acting because it is so. Reckoning is not claiming a promise as much as it is acting on a fact. God does not command us to be dead to sin. Rather, He tells us that we are dead to sin and alive to God. Then He commands us to act on it. And even if we don't act on it, it is still true.
To yield deals primarily with the will. Romans 6:13 tells us, "And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (NKJV).
The word "present" means "to give into." God is saying, "Yield to Me. Present yourself to Me." Each and every day, we are to present ourselves to God.
Think of those in the Bible who presented their lives and their bodies to God and how powerfully they were used. For example, a sling in David's hand defeated the Philistines. Paul's dedicated feet took him from city to city to proclaim the gospel. John's eyes saw visions of the future, his ears heard God's message, and his fingers wrote it all down in the Book of Revelation.
It is your choice to what and to whom you are going to yield yourself. And it is an intelligent decision to base your actions on what God has said in His Word.
You have more than enough power to live this Christian life. You have the righteousness purchased by Christ with His own blood. So start taking hold of what God has already given you. Live in the newness of life for which Jesus gave His own. Greg Laurie

Lord Jesus May your Holy Righteous Powerful Presense rest over Friday Harbor.

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all From our Father and From our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless you for your encouraging comments and e-mails thank you for your continual Prayers and support.

Today Our Hearts are heavy for a Brother in Christ on Friday Harbor,"Ron Cruse, His Wife Amanda" passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning. Precious Saints in Jesus, would you pray for comfort and peace that will pass Ron's own understanding that can come only from our Lord Jesus Christ, Ron and His children need the Fathers Loving Arms wrapped around them. Amanda is with Jesus.

Our God is and Awesome God! and so Faithful!

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all From our Father and From our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless you for your encouraging comments and e-mails thank you for your continual Prayers and support. Thank you for Praying for our Brother and Sister Britt & Kate Merrick and Family, Today was a good day for Miss Daisy Love their little girl. We Praise the Lord for His continual Faithfulness. Please keep this family before the Lord,thank you,

We have a sweet friend on San Juan Island who has been very sick, Miss Kerri Starr and we ask the Father to place His healing hand over her body and heal Her in Jesus Name.

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16)

Psalms 23:1-6

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”

We can only have grateful hearts, attitudes of gratitude Giving all Praise an Honor ,Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ for a wonderful day. May the Lord Bless you all and give you a Restful night, and continue to draw you in to a more intimate relationship with Jesus, A-men

With God ALL things are possible!

Ron and I have a special Prayer request, This Family needs covering in Prayer, Pastor Britt Reality Carpinteria . prayfordaisy.tumblr.com

Jesus,Jesus, Jesus,theres just something about your Name!

Acts 27:40

So they cut the anchors free and left them in the sea. At the same time they untied the ropes that held the steering oars, raised the foresail to the wind, and headed for the beach.

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all From our Father and From our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless you for your encouraging comments and thank you for your continual Prayers and support. Today the Lord gave Dad a seizure free day, Hallelujah.

He is so Handsome!!!!!

What is so interesting and reality!!!!! is that we have to thank the Father for everyday He chooses to give us seizure or no seizure makes no difference,anxious or not anxious,what can we do? Dad and I were reading John 17 this morning How Jesus Prayed for Himself,then the disciples,then for all Believers. This is the sovereignty of God, True believers are those who belong to the Father and are given to the Son , Jesus Death on the cross secured our Salvation, I surrender all of self over to Him. When I confess my sins He is faithful and just to forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Jesus was not just a man,He is the Son of God. Who else can claim to have been with the Father in eternity past?

verse 5,And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

Verse 24 Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world

Who else but the Son of God can claim that everything which belongs to the Father is also His?.. verses 9,"I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours;

Verse10 and all things that are Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I have been glorified in them.

I Have to believe this prayer Jesus Prayed was intended to bring peace and assurance to our troubled hearts. If I believe in the One Who prayed it and in the sufficiency of His work at Calvary, what right have I to worry and fret? This is a perfect example to me as to How I,we can Pray for each other, seeking the Glory of God,seeking for Divine protection,covering,not from '"suffering",but from satan, spiritual collapse,or opposition.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, I Know that Ron and I need to be seeking 1st the will of God in our lives wanting everything that we do to come in agreement with our Lord and Savior. We mess up all the time, Thank you for a Perfect Savior...Blessed be the Name of the Lord when we recognize how much we need Him...It is a daily renewing of the Mind in the Word,and a repenting asking the Jesus to change those things in us that hinder Him from working fully in our lives.

John 16: 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.

Every request our Lord made on our behalf in His Prayer was a willingness and a necessity of personal sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. Apart from His finished work in His death, burial and resurrection and ascension, these words would be mere wishful thinking.

The price He has paid for man’s salvation is one none of us could have paid. It was paid once for all, and never needs to be paid again.

Heb 9:24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands – the representation of the true sanctuary – but into heaven itself, and he appears now in God’s presence for us. 25 And he did not enter to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the sanctuary year after year with blood that is not his own, 26 for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the consummation of the ages to put away sin by his sacrifice. 27 And just as people are appointed to die once, and then to face judgment, 28 so also, after Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, to those who eagerly await him he will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation.

When I think about this I am so privileged and blown away that God Loves me/us that He did all this for me/us! I /we are His Beloved,accepted,adored,and adopted Kids. He Created Ron and I,he sustains Ron and I and Participates in Ron and my life, we choose to have relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord, we choose to have love relationship with the triune God, fixing our hearts on the grace of God and the glory of God. Love for God is the great effect of the Gospel. It is this Love that makes the world's ways less attractive and enables us to resist the temptation of sin. So we go back to the Gospel of God the father ,Son and Holy Spirit. We must focus our minds and heart on Him in all His redeeming Glory. When I struggle in Sin, or Ron struggles in sin we tend to encourage each other in the Word, and not allow sin to preoccupy us. We Worship a Mighty God He that is in me is greater than he that is in this world., I know this was a long word to share Jesus prayer over all who proclaim Him as Lord and Savior of their lives. The Gospel is not just information about Jesus, He is the Good News,It is in and through this Gospel Word that God gives the light of knowledge of the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 4:6 My prayer daily is that Dad and I "Behold God" Bless each and every one of you in Jesus Name, we Pray for all of you brothers and Sisters in Jesus, we Pray for the Holy Spirit to Minister to your hearts,to grow a deeper relationship with Him. We Pray Father that even when we struggle with our flesh, Lord that you would woe us back quickly. We Love you Father and Thank you for your Mercy,Grace and enduring Love for us. We honor ,Exalt ,and Magnify only you Lord Jesus Amen

Not my strength but HIS be mine!

Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing. Psalm 59:17

"From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I" (Psalm 61:2).

With God ALL things are possible!

Faith,In whom do we put our Trust?

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all From our Father and From our Lord Jesus Christ.

Today we spent the Day walking,along the coast of La Jolla Cove,an old stomp in ground of when I was a little girl,it has changed tremendously.

Dad and I just walked and enjoyed the sunshine. The last 2 days Dad was seizure free,Praise the Lord..............today he had 2 --------for a split 2nd we were anxious , they were 2 close together for our comfort,

God is good,,,, and that is what we needed to stay focused on.

GOD IS GOOD! AND HE IS SO FAITHFUL! I have such a sweet Man....................I Love this Man so..... and it breaks my heart when their is any fear,he is still trying to digest that there is something on his brain....................we are quickly reminded...........we know that our Lord is near we need Him now. Life is so short, How will we live today? Our Prayer is that in every thing we do it will Glorify Jesus in all ways.......I confess We get caught up in our own stuff,and again are quickly reminded....Lord forgive us for our self centered ness,.......On our walk we happened to come upon a bunch of surfers,and all we could think about were our "boys", they Love to surf.........and the surf was big.......well this was a little different ,they were all gathering to paddle out for a memorial for one of their friends who had passed away.

All Ron and I could think about is

DID THIS MAN KNOW THE LORD? IS HE WITH YOU LORD? ............Faith........ who do we put our FAITH in? Faith fixes on the Divine revelation!

Circumstances do not dictate our life or do they?

I Had to go to scripture, to the only source that gives me the absolute peace and Hope of knowing... no matter the circumstance or how I feel,or how anxious I or Ron get we know that Jesus is our only hope and Salvation no matter the circumstance we face,or trial of today, we can not do this alone with out Our Lord Jesus walking it out with us. We thank you for your continual Prayers,Bless you all, may the Father richly bless each one of you abundantly,In Jesus Name Amen

Heb 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

2 Cor 4: 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Cor 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight-

HEB 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy

2Sam 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

Psalms 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

18:30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

32:10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD'S unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.22 The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.

36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!

84:12 O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

112:7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

125:1 Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

147:11 the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.PRO 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

14:26 He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge

1Thess 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

Jesus is the same Yesterday- Today- Forever!!!

With God ALL things are possible! Everything is Great Today,feeling Blessed,always given more than deseved,Thank-You Jesus,for answering all Prayers,we are off to San Diego Saturday morning [ minus Toby ] Nathan set us up for a week of R-R,and is ever brave to volunteer for Toby watch, we are forever amazed and grateful how Great God Is...Blessed be the name of the Lord,I have been feeling Fantastic and Healthy and more like myself each day,we are asking for continued prayer over our Whole Family and Friends everywhere.
Be Blessed,in Christ
Ron and Sandie

Our little night owl!

With God ALL things are possible!

This is the little night owl..... I'm thinking of making him a Styrofoam helmet so when he rams the walls he won't feel the blunt force, He goes in circles and gets himself in the weirdest situations,he needs his own padded room. which he had in San Juan. Lord we need a great nights sleep. Today was a great day No Episode today Dad and I took our walk by the beach and enjoyed a day sitting on the sand relaxing.Thank you Jesus for a beautiful free day. All power and honor belong to you. Bless you all and have a restful night in the Lord. Bless you Hailey we Pray you have a restful night and are comfortable from pain. In Jesus Name.

For our Struggle is not against flesh and Blood!

With God ALL things are possible! Grace and Peace to you all From our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
It has been a rough weekend, the enemy has been on a mission, Ron and I realize more everyday that if we are not in Gods Word we are great targets for the enemy to mess with us. Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.Put on the full armor of God so that you can with stand against the devils schemes. For our Struggle is not against flesh and blood ,but against the rulers,against the authorities,against the powers, of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. We have this little soon to be 15 year old Yorkie who is Blind ,going deaf,and has a hard time sleeping when we go to sleep,so this means I or Ron are up 3-5 times a night,and this means "no sleep"!
This has been going on now for more than a year! Well this is getting to us and what a better way for the enemy to use this as a tactic!!!!!! He sees the weakness and sneaks in like a thief......
I Have a very sweet Husband who is becoming very patient with me and will recognize we have a problem... I need to be Prayed over and will lay His hands on my head and ask the Father to relieve me from the sleep deprivation and give me Jesus rest, renew me a fresh in Him. V-13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,so that when the day of evil comes you may be able to stand your ground,and after you have done everything to stand,V-14 STAND FIRM THEN, with the belt of Truth. This little Yorkie Toby is Old and needs constant attention as He runs into everything if not kept in a confined area. "Do they make helments the size of a baseball"? could you get back to me on that anyone!!!!! Or a sleeping pill the size of a horse pill!!!! He's asleep right now on our bed and we are walking Zombies,what is wrong with this picture????
We thank you for your Prayers and could use your covering over this situation in that we are asking the Lord to please have His Will in this area of our Lives to make decisions.
Dad has been doing good everyday,He has an episode it seems everyday some are so mild He says he would not even count it as anything,but I am still documenting everyday activity with anything unusual.
Joy is and integral part of our Salvation,in Jesus Christ, it is an inner delight in God the Father Son and Holy Spirit, and in the Blessing that flows from our relationship with them. Even through our days of what will be, we still have this Joy that only Jesus can fill and give us,a peace that surpasses my understanding for sure, ................
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure Joy my brothers whenever you face "trials" of many kinds........because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance,perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking anything.
We are running a race, Lord Jesus Help us run this race and finish it pleasing to you. Glorifying and honoring you in every way, Forgive us for our unbelief and lack of Trust and patience, fill us more with the empowering of your Holy Spirit.
Shield to Shield Our Brothers and Sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ