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I didn’t get to do my Bible study yesterday, things just got so busy and the day got away from me.
July 31, 2006 (Monday)
Today’s reading – Matthew 9-12
9:1-8 A man with palsy healed
9:6 Jesus has the power to forgive sins
9:9-13 Matthew called
9:13 Jesus came not for the righteous, but for the sinners to repent
9:14-17 A question about fasting
9:16-17 We shouldn’t try to fill our old selves with “new wine”, but become a new creation in Christ
9:18-34 A ruler’s daughter raised
9:20 See Matt 14:36
9:20-22 Excellent example of Faith
9:35-38 The need for labourers
9:36 see Zech 10:2
10:1-42 – 11:1 The mission of the Twelve
10:16 we should be humble, wise and do no harm
10:17 we will be persecuted for our beliefs
10:19-20 when we are called to defend our beliefs, God provides the Holy Spirit to speak through us
10:22 we will be hated, but in the end, we will have Salvation
10:24 we are not above God, no one is
10:30 God knows us all
10:32 whatever we do in Jesus’ name, we do in God’s name
10:33 if we deny Jesus, we deny God
10:37-38 we should love the Lord more than anyone or anything. Unless we totally follow Him we are not worthy
10:39 when we become Christians we lose our worldly life, but we find new life in Christ.
11:2-19 Tribute to John the Baptist
11:5 see Isa 35:5-6 & Isa 61:1
11:10 prophesy completed, Mal 3:1
11:13-14 prophesy completed, Mal 4:5
11:20-24 The judgement of the unrepentant
11:25-30 Jesus reveals the Father
11:27 no one knows God except those who Jesus chooses to real Him to. Salvation is through Christ alone.
11:29 see Jer 6:16
12:1-14 Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath
12:1 see Deut 23:25
12:3 see Lev 24:9 & I Sam 21:1-6
12:5 see Num 28:9-10
12:7 see Hos 6:6 & Matt 9:13
12:8 Jesus is Lord on all days even the Sabbath
12:15-21 Jesus heals many
12:17-21 prophesy completed, see Isa 42:1-4
12:22-37 The Pharasees’ slander
12:30-32 blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin
12:36 we will be judged for every idle word we say
12:38-45 Warning against seeking signs
12:40 see Jonah 1:17
12:41 see Jonah 3:5
12:42 see I Kings 10:1 & II Chron 9:1
12:46-50 Jesus’ true family
12:50 those who do God’s will are considered Sons of God
Hugs & Blessings,
Susan
…we end up with one giant 3 lb. hamburger patty!
Anyone care for a 10 inch square hamburger patty??
Topped with cheese
We ended up cutting it into 6 pieces and eating on bread. It was yummy! LOL!! My husband is a certified character!
Hugs & Blessings!
Susan
It’s taken me about 2 hours to finish reading and studying Matthew 5 & 6! I still need to read Matthew 7&8 today, but I’ll get it done this evening. It’s been so long since I’ve studied anything that I’ve forgotten how much work it is! At least it’s something really important, which makes doing it more rewarding.
Marty bought me a parallel Bible a few months back (KJV & Amplified). I’m really enjoying it. There’s nothing like a fresh clean Bible all ready to make your own! Here’s a picture of what it looks like now after 2 days of reading/studying.
I’ve read the Bible through many times, but this is the first time I’ve really really dug into it and studied it. I’m enjoying the challenge of it. It’s making me use my brain in ways I don’t get to do very often!
Last night, Marty bought Riley a head light, because he’s always borrowing Martys. Well, Riley refuses to wear it on his head, but likes it around his neck. Here’s a picture of how I found him last night when I went to check on him…
I thought this was just too funny!!
Well I’m off to finish some laundry and then try to take a short nap. Marty had to work today and should be getting off in a little bit.
Hugs & Blessings!
Susan
My Bible reading has become sporatic at best, so I’ve decided to make a commitment to read at least 4 chapters of the Bible everyday. I not only want to read, but also study and understand what I read. I really like Candy’s Bible study plan, so I will be using it as I go along. I’m going to start reading the New Testament and then go back and read the Old Testament. I’m going to try to post my notes on the blog everyday to help keep me accountable 
Color Meanings:
Black – notes, underlining, etc.
Yellow – Salvation or Jesus is only way to Heaven verses
Pink – promises, prophecy & verses special to me
Green – wisdom, prosperity and special commands verses
Blue – anti-cult & Spiritual discernment verses
Orange – warnings & cautions verses
Todays Reading: Matthew 1-4
1:1-17 – The genealogy of Jesus
1:18-25 – The birth of Jesus
1:21 = Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew Joshua, which means “Savior”. Jesus is our Savior from sin
1:22-23 – prophesy completed, Isa 7:14
2:1-12 – The coming of the wise men
2:2 – prophesy completed, Numb 24:17 & Jer 23:5
2:6 – prophesy completed, Mic 5:2
2:13-18 – The flight into Egypt
2:15 – prophesy completed, Hos 11:1
2:17-18 – prophesy completed, Jer 31:15
2:19-23 – From Egypt to Nazareth
2:23 – prophesy completed, Isa 11:1
3:1-12 – John the Baptist
3:10 – people who do not produce “good fruit” will go to Hell
3:13-17 – The baptism of Jesus
3:17 – prophesy completed, Ps 2:7 & Isa 42:1
4:1-11 – The temptation in the wilderness
4:4 – We should live accoding to God’s Word
4:7 – We should not tempt God, See Deut 6:16
4:10 – We should worship and serve God alone, see Deut 6:13
4:12-17 – The beginning of Jesus’ ministry
4:14-15 – prophesy completed, Isa 9:1-2
4:17 – We need to repent from our sins for Salvation
4:18-25 – Jesus calls four disciples
4:19 – When we become Christians, we need to witness to others about Christs (become fishers of Men.)
Hugs & Blessings,
Susan
I got this email today from Jason Clarke from the University of Michigan’s Potter’s research study. I was really touched and so glad that we’ve been able to help with this research!
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Hi Susan,
In checking the stats on my website I found that your blog was my #8 referrer this month. I really appreciate you posting information about how to make donations to our research. With volume of traffic that your blog generates at http://susangodfrey.blogspot.com/ I am sure that we are bound to receive more than a few donations as a direct result of your advertisement. The fund is small at the moment, but hopefully through your help and others like you the fund will grow and will eventually contribute to the majority of our research funding. Your advertisement for us helps to bring people to visit my site. A site such as mine generally doesn’t attract much attention, but I would like for it to be something more than what it is someday. Perhaps with more information and resources for parents and the general public. If you have suggestions for what you would like to see on my site I would love to hear them.
Thanks again for your advertisement for us. I’ll try to keep up on checking my stats more religiously at the end of each month so that I can give my thanks to you and the others that have been sending people and much need research money our way.
Best Wishes,
Jason Clarke
University of Michigan, Dept. of Pediatrics Division of Nephrology
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If you or someone you know would like to make a contribution, gifts and donations may be sent to the following address:
University of Michigan
Office of Medical Development
Attn: Tamara Carr
301 East Liberty
Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Checks should be made payable to “U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.” In the memo line please write “The Potter Syndrome Memorial Research Fund, # 309755.”
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding gifts and donations, please contact Tamara Carr at 734.998.6589.
Hugs & Blessings,
Susan
Okay, today has been really dull
There’s just not a lot going on. I have to get a couple loads of laundry done and the usual house cleaning. Tonight for dinner, we’re having ground beef with brown gravy over homemade biscuits. I need to make enough biscuits for tomorrow as well, so I’ll triple the recipe. With this heat, I would rather not heat up the house during the day with the oven if I can help it. We’re going to have left overs from tonight’s dinner for lunch tomorrow.
I still haven’t gotten around to part 6 of the Titus 2 series, but I will get to it over the weekend. This heat is exhausting me and I’m finding it hard to accomplish the mere basics of my schedule. I’m going to take a nap with Riley in a bit, so hopefully that will help.
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Hugs & Blessings,
Susan
Micca Campbell
Director of Outreach, Proverbs 31 Speaker Team Member
Key Verse:
Ephesians 6: 10-11, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” (NIV)
Devotion:
Each spring, my husband and I walk on the nature trail at the park. We meet there each day to shed off a layer of our winter coats until a fit look for summer is accomplished. One day, we were on our last lap when, suddenly, I noticed a long, black, snake poised on my side of the trail as if he were simply a stick. I stopped dead in my tracks and let out a piercing scream. The snake kept his position, while my husband turned and ran the other way! I knew then it was everybody for themselves!
Of course, my husband remembers the event quite differently in his mind. He recalls protecting me from the snake by fearlessly attacking it with his bare hands. Next, he remembers how he whirled the snake around and slung it back into the woods. Then, he believes I rushed him with rewards of hugs and kisses while exclaiming, “Oh, my beloved hero, you saved me from that evil snake!” It puzzles me how two people at the same event can walk away with two different stories!
After I returned home from our walk, I wondered how many times we had passed a snake while being unaware of its presence. Now when we walk, I’m on guard looking for the snake behind every bush, every pile of leaves and every tree. While it’s good to be on guard for snakes while walking through the woods, there’s another snake we should be aware of as we walk through the Christian life. He is described as the serpent of old who is called the devil, who deceives the whole world (Rev.12: 9b).
As you and I serve the kingdom of God, the enemy is going to be found in our path from time to time. He knows that we are a threat to his kingdom and he intends to try to stop us just as he tried to stop Christ. During our Christian journey, he may show up in forms such as trials, broken relationships, and temptations. Yet, our Lord has provided a way for us to stand guard against the devil’s tactics.
First, we can guard ourselves against the devil by remembering that Christ conquered him on the cross. He no longer holds us in bondage to sin nor can he hold death over our heads.
Second, we can guard against the enemy by resisting him. While he still has the power to tempt us, we can experience victory as we submit to God and resist the devil so he will flee from us (James 4: 7).
Finally, we can be on guard by dressing daily in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:14-17). When we dress ourselves each day in the armor of God, it acts as a hedge of protection that keeps the enemy from bestowing hardships on us.
During my walk with Christ, the “snake” has crossed my path many times with trials and temptations, as I’m sure he has in yours. However, if we are wise, during those times we will cling to our Protector and allow Him to guard us from the enemy’s schemes. As we stand firm in the Lord, we will find that our God is able to defeat the serpent of old. Then, with praise due Him, we will proclaim the victory of our Defender!
My Prayer for Today:
Lord, thank you for being my Mighty Defender, and providing me with ways to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes. May you grant me victory from every trap and snare so that I might glorify your Name. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Application Steps:
Just like putting on your clothes each day, take time to dress yourself in the full armor of God. Read Ephesians 6: 14-17 until you are familiar with helmet of salvation, the breast plate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the sword of the spirit, the shoes of peace and the shield of faith. Through prayer, dress yourself with each protective piece of armor. Then you will be able to stand against the enemy’s enticements.
Reflection Points:
What are some trails that the devil has shown up on in your life and ministry?
Do you prepare to stand firm each day by dressing yourself in the armor of God?
Do you praise and thank the Lord for His protection from the enemy in your life?
Do you practice resisting temptation, or do you give into the enemy’s schemes?
In what ways can you be on guard against the devil?
Power Verses:
2 Peter 2:9, “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations.” (KJV)
1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (KJV)
James 1:13, “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” (KJV)
1 John 4:4, “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (KJV)
Hebrews 2:18, “For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” (KJV)
Additional resources:
· A Busy Woman’s Guide to Prayer, Cheri Fuller
· Spiritual Warfare and Praying for Your Kids, ETC Corner Sept. 2004
· P31 Woman Magazine , by Proverbs 31 Ministries
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It’s time for another addition of Shannon’s Work For Me Wednesday!
We’ve been making a lot of 3 hour round trip visits to my doctor for the past couple of months and keeping the car straightened can be a real hassle, not to mention the extra expense of drinks and snacks. So to make things easier, I bought a backpack for each of the kids. This back pack stays in the car at all times, except I allow them to bring it in when we’re at the doctor’s office to keep them busy. I’ve filled them with paper, colored pencils (NO crayons or markers), books, coloring books, and small toys the kids enjoy (Legos, Hot Wheels, and things like that). I’ve also started filling a small ice chest with drinks and snacks. I also keep plastic grocery sacks in the car. When the trip is over, they are required to use the plastic sacks to pick up any trash from the car before getting out. This has saved us a lot of “I’m bored” and “I’m hungry” moments as well as the advantage of having a clean car after the trip!
Hugs & Blessings!
Susan
I thought it was time for a graphic change on my blog School time will be rolling around soon and I was getting tired of the patriotic graphics, now that July is almost over with What do you think of the re-decorating?
My ISP has FINALLY resolved the issue with their tower, so I am once again able to get email…yea!!!!
Today, I’m REALLY going to try and work on Part 6 of the Titus 2 series. I got the other article written and it’s now up on the Homekeeper’s Heart Blog. I was accepted as an expert author at Ezinearticles.com, you can see my writings HERE. I’m excited about it, so I thought I’d share . I also finished my newest digital scrapbook paper pack and element pack. When it gets uploaded into the shoppe, I’ll show a preview here.
On the home front, I’ve got to do a little laundry and cleaning, just the usual stuff! I also need to start the beans for dinner tonight. Well, I’m off to get lunch started, eat and then get Riley down for a nap. Have a great day everyone! I’ll try to stop back by before this evening!
I find blogs so amazing! There are just so many good ones out there with lots of great information to share. There is truly a revolution going on the web! SAHM’s, homemakers, and traditional Christian women have found a voice in which to share their wisdom, thoughts and dreams. While in the world, Titus 2 type “older women” have nearly become extinct, they are flourishing on the web! Here are just some articles and things I ran into just today, I believe this sampling is a good example of what you can find nearly everyday. If you haven’t discovered some of these blogs before, enjoy!!
So, these are just a few of the blogs I visit regularly.
Hugs & Blessings!
Susan
