Pastor Bill spoke about Great Marriages on Sunday.
He also explained what 'A friend with benefits' means in our world today.
This year, I am hoping to memorize a familiar Psalm each month.
In January, I focused on Psalm 27.
In February, I am focusing on Psalm 103.
As I reread it this morning, I thought about my friend with benefits.
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Jesus.
A Friend with Benefits.
Unforgettable Ones.
He forgives all my sins and
Heals all my diseases.
He redeems my life from destruction and
Crowns me with lovingkindness and tender mercies.
He satisfies my mouth with good things
so that my youth is renewed like the eagles.
He is righteous, merciful, and just.
He reveals His ways and His actions.
He is slow to anger and abounds in mercy.
He bestows His High Heavenly Mercy on me
instead of punishing me as my sins deserve.
He not only forgives my sins
but He removes my sins far away from me
and never brings them up to shame me
because He has forgotten them.
He pities me because He knows I came from dust.
He shows me compassionate mercy.
Bless the LORD, O my soul
And forget not all His benefits.
Bless the LORD, O my benefitted soul.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Hertzler Doings~Feb. 9-15, 2015
Mon.-Nathan came over this morning. In the eve. the Lucas's joined our family for dinner. Had such a nice time with them.
Tues.-Visited Teresa and girls and Franklin. Then went to Poulston's to pick up refrigerator parts. Then to homeschool meeting. Then home.
Wed.-Busy day. Met Jenny for lunch at Uptown. Then visited Karen M. in her lovely apartment. Then to Charity's for a visit and supper. Then a quick trip to Walmart and then to New Life for Book Study on The Bait of Satan with Dianna.
Thurs.-Another busy day without Nathan.... Left in the morning and went shopping with Susan then to basketball game with New Covenant. Game went into overtime and our girls lost by 2 points.
Fri.-Day at home with Nathan, visit from Alli, did wash, cleaning, made pizza crusts. Girls came home with Susan and finished making the pizzas. Molly, Mary, Claire, and Susan, spent the night at HV.
Sat.-Tidied house. Cleaned off top of desk. Everything. Looks amazing and is very functional. Going to keep going bulldozing our bedroom. When it's finished, maybe I'll buy a new comforter. Made a chicken vegetable potpie in the roaster with mashed potatoes on top. Also made a shoofly cake. Nathan came in the eve. while his parents prepared SS lesson. He did not like his bath. Took him a long time to get over the trauma of being in a different tub. As soon as I opened a book however, he forgot his sorrow. He played with Grandpa on the floor and the crawled all over the place. Both were wearing camo. Philip came in and Nathan got so excited. Freeman came then and we had a party with the lad. What a darling little darling.
Sun.-Lost power around 2. Phil, Philip, and Michael got the generator running because of possibility of water freezing. Power still out at the time we leave for church. N had a rough night. Alli stayed home from church. Actually, Phil had to work extra hard in the barn and he, Susan, and I, stayed home. Freeman taught SS and then came home and then they came over for the day. They don't have a generator. It's around 10 degrees outside. They are calling for 8-12 inches tomorrow night. Phil told me tonight that I make the best popcorn and that I am the best grandma in the world. He said Nathan is so lucky or blessed. I forget which he said. Susan went to AJ's skating world for Mary's 16th birthday party. They got there around 3 and it closes at 4. They didn't know that. Philip went from church to Lapp's. Susan and Michael played Monopoly and now they are playing Dutch Blitz. Phil is listening to a music concert DVD that Michael got him for Christmas. I am going to read a biography and relax in the tub. This may be the first Sunday of three that I miss church and I miss my people already.
Tues.-Visited Teresa and girls and Franklin. Then went to Poulston's to pick up refrigerator parts. Then to homeschool meeting. Then home.
Wed.-Busy day. Met Jenny for lunch at Uptown. Then visited Karen M. in her lovely apartment. Then to Charity's for a visit and supper. Then a quick trip to Walmart and then to New Life for Book Study on The Bait of Satan with Dianna.
Thurs.-Another busy day without Nathan.... Left in the morning and went shopping with Susan then to basketball game with New Covenant. Game went into overtime and our girls lost by 2 points.
Fri.-Day at home with Nathan, visit from Alli, did wash, cleaning, made pizza crusts. Girls came home with Susan and finished making the pizzas. Molly, Mary, Claire, and Susan, spent the night at HV.
Sat.-Tidied house. Cleaned off top of desk. Everything. Looks amazing and is very functional. Going to keep going bulldozing our bedroom. When it's finished, maybe I'll buy a new comforter. Made a chicken vegetable potpie in the roaster with mashed potatoes on top. Also made a shoofly cake. Nathan came in the eve. while his parents prepared SS lesson. He did not like his bath. Took him a long time to get over the trauma of being in a different tub. As soon as I opened a book however, he forgot his sorrow. He played with Grandpa on the floor and the crawled all over the place. Both were wearing camo. Philip came in and Nathan got so excited. Freeman came then and we had a party with the lad. What a darling little darling.
Sun.-Lost power around 2. Phil, Philip, and Michael got the generator running because of possibility of water freezing. Power still out at the time we leave for church. N had a rough night. Alli stayed home from church. Actually, Phil had to work extra hard in the barn and he, Susan, and I, stayed home. Freeman taught SS and then came home and then they came over for the day. They don't have a generator. It's around 10 degrees outside. They are calling for 8-12 inches tomorrow night. Phil told me tonight that I make the best popcorn and that I am the best grandma in the world. He said Nathan is so lucky or blessed. I forget which he said. Susan went to AJ's skating world for Mary's 16th birthday party. They got there around 3 and it closes at 4. They didn't know that. Philip went from church to Lapp's. Susan and Michael played Monopoly and now they are playing Dutch Blitz. Phil is listening to a music concert DVD that Michael got him for Christmas. I am going to read a biography and relax in the tub. This may be the first Sunday of three that I miss church and I miss my people already.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hertzler Doings~Feb. 2-13, 2015
Mon.-Micah came to spend the day with me since Helen and family are in Pa. He's been building with dominoes and scrabble pieces. Unique building designs and Phil is talking to him about being an engineer. He helped me make soft pretzel hot dogs. So good. He watched 'Over the Hedge'. Naomi called and we caught up a little bit and talked some more about shore time coming up. Susan cleaned at Happy Valley and then went to basketball practice. It's over 50 here and sunny.
Tues.-Playing catch up and realizing anew that I could get rid of half my stuff and not miss it. Cleaned out the cupboard in the corner of our bedroom. Went out to town and bought some organizing things and then met Phil at Susan's game. We were all there. Last home game. They won 72-27. Have won all 12 games so far. I think they have two more to play and then the tournament. I believe they will be undefeated. Phil went with Steve R. to a 'No Till' Conference in Harrisonburg. Susan cleaned the windows in the new house at Happy Valley earlier in the day.
Wed.-Busy day cleaning the fridge and organizing the kitchen counter top. Time with Susan. Went out to town and dropped some DVD's off at Ginger's and then went to Sweet Frog to meet Judy and Sammy Jo. Then to church for a Women's Ministry meeting and then to Dianna's class-Bait of Satan. So good.
Thurs.-Pastor Rob-Poppie's 50th birthday. Went out to town with Alli to see Dr. T. He is so good with Nathan. Met a little guy in there whose birthday is the same day as Nathan's. They are exactly the same age-born just a few hours apart. That little guy, Sam, was eating French fries. Then we went to Carousels where I found a Vera Bradley large purse for $15. Looks brand new. I love the design. Alli found Nathan shoes since he's outgrown his Converse. Then to the dry cleaners and then to Wally World. Drove through Wendy's and then went to Lawyers to sing Happy Birthday to 'Poppie'. I love how Nathan went right to him with a smile and was perfectly content being carried around by him. He fell asleep on the way home. Alli helped me unload groceries. I put them away and Phil came home. Heading over to Happy Valley soon to see Tom and Kathy. Susan went to basketball practice and then to the gym.
Fri.-Busy day cleaning the house, visiting Tom and Kathy over at Happy Valley, making pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing, seeing Nathan, etc. I should have written this on this day instead of Sat. because I forget what happened already.
Sat.-Happy Birthday Dear Lindsay! Went to Chai Time with Kathy Lucas. So good. Becky Qualls shared and her friend, Janice, gave her testimony. 40-45 women there, I think. Did a little shopping in town and then went back home. A raccoon has been getting the Lucas's expensive fish in CA. Kathy is working on an idea to prevent this. Made a bear/venison strip broccoli rice dish. Also, friend up some dessert wantons. Cream cheese with cherry pie filling and chocolate chips, apple pie filling, cream cheese and frozen blueberry's, peanut butter and grape jelly, etc. Fried them then dipped them in 10x sugar. Michael and Philip had Buck night last night with 8 other guys. Michael gave an evangelism power point and will finish it next time. Philip worked on his house most of the day. Michael studied and took tests. Susan cleaned her room and went to the gym. A friend is coming to visit tonight.
Sun.-During communion today, as I held my empty cup and the worship team sang "Great God..." I pictured Jesus down from the cross, laying limp and dead in my arms, and I sang, "Great God...Great God" to my God who was dead. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for His greatness even in death and especially because of His death and all that it means and in His living again and all that that means even though I have no idea what all it means I am so thankful. Sermon was on marriage and it was good and it was helpful. Went out to Charlie's afterwards with our family, Tom and Kathy Lucas, Roger, Brenda, Candi, Steve, Dianna, PBill, Lexi, Savannah, and friend Hannah. Sat and talked with Tom and Kathy for awhile after everyone left. Came home and slept and then went to business meeting. Freeman was voted in as elder on the board. I asked Alli where Nathan was and she signed someone's name to me and it was the first I knew she knew sign language. This could be very convenient.
Tues.-Playing catch up and realizing anew that I could get rid of half my stuff and not miss it. Cleaned out the cupboard in the corner of our bedroom. Went out to town and bought some organizing things and then met Phil at Susan's game. We were all there. Last home game. They won 72-27. Have won all 12 games so far. I think they have two more to play and then the tournament. I believe they will be undefeated. Phil went with Steve R. to a 'No Till' Conference in Harrisonburg. Susan cleaned the windows in the new house at Happy Valley earlier in the day.
Wed.-Busy day cleaning the fridge and organizing the kitchen counter top. Time with Susan. Went out to town and dropped some DVD's off at Ginger's and then went to Sweet Frog to meet Judy and Sammy Jo. Then to church for a Women's Ministry meeting and then to Dianna's class-Bait of Satan. So good.
Thurs.-Pastor Rob-Poppie's 50th birthday. Went out to town with Alli to see Dr. T. He is so good with Nathan. Met a little guy in there whose birthday is the same day as Nathan's. They are exactly the same age-born just a few hours apart. That little guy, Sam, was eating French fries. Then we went to Carousels where I found a Vera Bradley large purse for $15. Looks brand new. I love the design. Alli found Nathan shoes since he's outgrown his Converse. Then to the dry cleaners and then to Wally World. Drove through Wendy's and then went to Lawyers to sing Happy Birthday to 'Poppie'. I love how Nathan went right to him with a smile and was perfectly content being carried around by him. He fell asleep on the way home. Alli helped me unload groceries. I put them away and Phil came home. Heading over to Happy Valley soon to see Tom and Kathy. Susan went to basketball practice and then to the gym.
Fri.-Busy day cleaning the house, visiting Tom and Kathy over at Happy Valley, making pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing, seeing Nathan, etc. I should have written this on this day instead of Sat. because I forget what happened already.
Sat.-Happy Birthday Dear Lindsay! Went to Chai Time with Kathy Lucas. So good. Becky Qualls shared and her friend, Janice, gave her testimony. 40-45 women there, I think. Did a little shopping in town and then went back home. A raccoon has been getting the Lucas's expensive fish in CA. Kathy is working on an idea to prevent this. Made a bear/venison strip broccoli rice dish. Also, friend up some dessert wantons. Cream cheese with cherry pie filling and chocolate chips, apple pie filling, cream cheese and frozen blueberry's, peanut butter and grape jelly, etc. Fried them then dipped them in 10x sugar. Michael and Philip had Buck night last night with 8 other guys. Michael gave an evangelism power point and will finish it next time. Philip worked on his house most of the day. Michael studied and took tests. Susan cleaned her room and went to the gym. A friend is coming to visit tonight.
Sun.-During communion today, as I held my empty cup and the worship team sang "Great God..." I pictured Jesus down from the cross, laying limp and dead in my arms, and I sang, "Great God...Great God" to my God who was dead. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for His greatness even in death and especially because of His death and all that it means and in His living again and all that that means even though I have no idea what all it means I am so thankful. Sermon was on marriage and it was good and it was helpful. Went out to Charlie's afterwards with our family, Tom and Kathy Lucas, Roger, Brenda, Candi, Steve, Dianna, PBill, Lexi, Savannah, and friend Hannah. Sat and talked with Tom and Kathy for awhile after everyone left. Came home and slept and then went to business meeting. Freeman was voted in as elder on the board. I asked Alli where Nathan was and she signed someone's name to me and it was the first I knew she knew sign language. This could be very convenient.
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