We Are So Blessed

America Medley by Bill & Gloria Gaither Music Video

 "He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great."

Psalm 115:13

11 Game Winning Streak Comes To An End

After winning the last 11 straight games against the Vols, the Gators lost the twelfth game 38-28 last night at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers 2016

Florida Gators Fight Song

The Florida Gators play the Tennessee Volunteers(Vols) today in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee at 3:30pm.  Don't wear orange! The Vols have this team color in common with the Gators, but we don't want there to be any confusion about which team we are supporting today.
  Go Gators!!!

First Day Of Fall 2016

 The Bible Stands by Ron & Shelly Hamilton

"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

Isaiah 40:8

Happy Fall Ya'll!!!

Alarmed?! No Way!!!

Leaning On the Everlasting Arms-A Bill & Gloria Gaither Music Video

 "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them."

Deuteronomy 33:27

3 of 12

The Gators won against the Mean Green last night in The Swamp 32-0! This is the Gators 3rd win of the season. Go Gators!

Florida Gators vs North Texas Mean Green 2016

Florida Gators Fight Song

The Florida Gators face the North Texas Mean Green in The Swamp today at 7:30pm EDT.  Officials are asking Gator fans to wear blue.  Go Gators!!!

The Very Next Thing Is Here!!!

The Very Next Thing by Casting Crowns

The Very Next Thing by Casting Crowns comes out today!!!  You can purchase their new album on iTunes or Amazon.  Also, check your local Christian bookstore.  It will be available in mp3, CD, and vinyl (Availability of formats will vary by location of purchase.)

My Favorite Verse and Song

Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns

 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

Romans 8:18

Septmeber 11, 2016: 15 Years Later

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning by Alan Jackson

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"

Isaiah 5:20

Remembering 9/11, I honor those who died and the heroes from that day.  I will never forget!  I also honor those who have lost their lives since due to illness because of that terrible day.  Please remember to pray for the families, survivors, and responders today.

Most of us will never forget where we were when we received the news of that awful day.  I was a high schooler in class.  I felt like everything should come to a stand still and just hold its breath until it all played out, but life had to move forward.  School went on for me, even if it was a scary, distracted day with less accomplished than usual.  Where were you on 9/11 when you received the news of the attacks?  How did you spend the day?  You can tell me about it by leaving a comment below.

CHOMP!

The Gators won this afternoon against the Wildcats 45-7 in The Swamp!  This is their second game and win of the season.  Go Gators!!!

Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats 2016

Florida Gators Fight Song

It's the Florida Gators against the Kentucky Wildcats today in The Swamp at 3:30pm EDT in the Gator's second game of the season.  Could this be their second win?!   Officials are asking Gator fans to wear orange this time.

Go Gators! 

Safe In The Hands Of Jesus

Just Be Held by Casting Crowns

"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"

II Corinthians 4:8-9

Gator Bait

The Gators won last night against the Minutemen 24-7!!! Our first win of the season, and it happened in The Swamp!

Are You Ready For Some Football?!

Florida Gators Fight Song

 I am a big Florida Gators fan, and today is their first game of the season.  It'll take place in their home stadium affectionately known as The Swamp (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium) at 7:30 pm EDT against the Massachusetts Minutemen.  They're calling for all Gators' fans to wear blue for this game. 

Go Gators!!!

"Two Bits! Four Bits! Six Bits! A Dollar! All for the Gators Stand up and holler!"--George Edmondson Jr., "Mr. Two Bits"

He Watches Me

 His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Sandi Patty

Saturday we hung two sets of hooks in my Sunday School classroom.  One set for my kids to hang their bags and backpacks on, and the other for us teachers to hang our purses on.  My dad was gracious enough to do this for me because it was out of my very small realm of handyman knowledge.  He mounted the hooks on stained boards to give them more stability. We each carried one set on the ride over to the classroom.  I just happened to set mine on my lap on top of my brand new shorts.  Unfortunately, the wood stain on the back was still just tacky enough to come off on my new shorts and the bottom of my new tank top.  Now this is the second pair of shorts that have accidentally been ruined within two weeks. You should know that I am not a diva, but I like to have my clothes fit nicely.  I find this quite difficult to accomplish most of the time, so a ruined pair of shorts is very frustrating.  I only own one pair, so when the first accident occurred and the rust stain wouldn’t come out, God supplied the second pair.  They fit perfectly.  Well, as you know, the wood stain ruined the second pair this Saturday, so I had to go shorts shopping again.

“Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?”

Matthew 6:30

Ouch!  What a reminder.  I needed it too.  God has never let me go without what I need.  I was not being frivolous or careless with what He had entrusted to me, so I had no reason to doubt that He wouldn’t supply the perfect pair of short that I so desperately needed.   He did.  They were on sale and had an extra discount too, so we were able to be good stewards with the money God had provided. They are Bermuda shorts that fit like they were made for me and are very comfortable.  This time He provided them in black instead of the previous two gray pairs.  I’m guessing here, but He probably provided black because less things show on black.

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

If God notices and takes care of the tiny sparrow, he surely notices the need for a pair of shorts that fit for someone created in His image.  I guess He also knew I needed a pair of paint shorts and shirt, and He provided those too.

“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

Matthew 10:29-31