Vote, Vote, Vote

In less than a week we are having a very important
election in our countries history. We need to get out
there and let our voices be heard.

For me the important issues are:

• My families safety from terror
• The sanctity of life
• Smaller Government
• Less spending, lower taxes
• Less dependants on oil countries
• Integrity of our leaders

and many more but won't list them here.

I think that voting is a responsibility not a

just a right. If you don't vote you have no right

to complain about the state of our country.

You need to be informed about your choices

also. Don't just stick with your party because

you have for the last ? years.

I know a lot of people aren't happy with our

choices but they are our only choices. McCain

was not my first choice but he is the one I will

choose, especially after he chose Sara Palin as

his running mate.

If you are unsure about who to vote for and

what they stand for, here is a web site Focus

on the Family sent me -

http://www.focusvoter.com/

They even help with the collage board and

judges we don't seem to here about.

We Christians have got to take out heads out

of the sand and let our voices be heard. If we

don't speak up for the unborn, etc. who will?

Get out and vote on

Nov. 4th 2009 !!!

Believe God,

Jamie

Fall Color Tour

Well, we finally found

the cord to our camera

(Thanks Dave) so I cac

post our Fall color tour
pics.
After a quick lunch at

Applebees (one of our

favorites) we headed to

"Gene the Pumpkin Man" to get a few pumpkins. That's

Danielle among the pumpkins.

This is Dave, Tyler and

Dani picking out their

pumpkins (Ashley

was away at a youth

retreat).

Then we headed over to Lake Michigan. It was a bit

chilly but the kids loved it. Dani is such a poser, she

kept saying, "Take a picture mom".

This is at the pier

at South Haven.
We walked to the
very end. We had a
great time. I haven't
been to Lake Mi. in
a few years so we
took our time
enjoying it.















Here is Dani
yet again
loving the
camera.













Here is Tyler in
his bare feet
(Brrr). He didn't
want sand in his
shoes. I don't know
how they could
stand it. After the
pier we let them
play on the
playground equipement.






And Dave fed the Sea Gulls a few french fries from the
floor of our car. Yuck. We then traveled back home
the long way, taking lots of detours. It was really
relaxing. Oh, I can't forget that we stopped for a
snack (can you say apple pie) before we headed
home. What a great Saturday!!!


Believe God,


Jamie

Something to think on

Last week I watched a movie titled "The Great Debaters".
Maybe you have seen it. It had Denzel Washington in it and
it took place during the time of the civil rights movement.
Anyway, one of the quotes form the movie was said by
Forest Whittaker, he said (to his 14 year old son who was
attending the local Negro collage), "Son, we do what we have
to do,so we can do what we want to do." Does that speak to
anyone else like it did to me?
I will never forget that quote. It is so true. But I believe that
many people aren't doing what they have to do, they are just
doing what they want to do. How sad is that. I don't believe
that there lives will be blessed in any way by living like that.
How lazy have we gotten in a world that is out for the fun
without the work. No wonder people aren't satisfied with
their lives. Their is no fulfillment without accomplishment.
Their is no peace without doing what God wants you to do
in your life. You might think you are happy but you will not
have real joy without doing the thing you have to do (God's
thing) so we can do what we want to do (Also God's thing).
Anyway, just my 2 cents. Get out their and do want you
need to do.

Believe God,

Jamie

Fall is here

While the world is going crazy and feeling the stress
of the economy I can't but feel at peace by looking out
the window. Fall is here and it is getting really beautiful.
We plan on going on a color tour tomorrow (Tyler is not
thrilled about it at all - he says,"So we are just gonna
drive around and look at trees?") and I'm excited about
it. God's peace and beauty is all around and I can't help
but love Him even more for it.

As you are running your errands this week or if you are
just out driving, stop and thank God for this wonderful
world he created for us. It truly is marvelous!!

Believe God,

Jamie

5 Steps of Experiencing God's Rest - Part V

Step 5 -

Sit Down - He is a faithful and merciful and just High Priest

Hebrews 2:17
17 For this reason he had to be made like his brothers
in every way, in order that he might become a merciful
and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he
might make atonement for the sins of the people.

To be faithful to our God, he has to be faithful to you.
There is no one else who will be more faithful to you
than your Heavenly Father. No matter what you do,
no matter what your sin, He is faithful to forgive you.
He has fought for you and He has won.

Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions,
for my own sake, and remembers your sin no more.

God doesn't remember your sin any more, why should
you. You know the saying,"I'm a sinner saved by grace."
Well, which are you, a sinner or saved by grace?
I say you were an old sinner, you got saved by grace and
now you are a king & priest seated next to royalty himself!

So let's finish this by saying -
Sit Down - Because the Word has everything covered.
Sit Down - If you knew what to do it wouldn't be a trial.
Sit Down - Obey Jesus and shed the cares of this world.
Sit Down - Saying (with praise) what God has said in His Word.
Sit Down - He is a faithful and merciful and just High Priest.

If you are interested in hearing more on this subject you can
contact Kenneth Copeland Ministries ( www.kcm.org) and look
for the the series "The Blessing of the Lord - It maketh rich".
I got all the points and scriptures from that series. It was an
excellent teaching.

Now go and live your life in God's rest.

Believe God,

Jamie

5 Steps to Experiencing God's Rest - Part IV

Point # 4 is:

Sit Down - Saying (with Praise) what God has said in His Word.

Psalm 91:1-2
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the
shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge
and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."


Hebrews 4:14-16
2 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone
through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly
to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest
who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have
one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet
was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace
with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace
to help us in out time of need.

We need to find out what the word says about our situations
and start saying what the word says, not what our mind (worry)
or circumstances say. Our words have power and we can either
speak life into our situations and life or we can speak death.
It is your choice. If I were you I would choose LIFE. So let's
put these steps into practice.

Sit Down - Because the Word has everything covered.
Sit Down - If you knew what to do it wouldn't be a trial.
Sit Down - Obey Jesus and shed the cares of this world.
Sit Down - Saying (with praise) what God has said in His Word.

The last part is still to come but you need to start somewhere
so start with one at a time. Get in your Bible to find the answers
you need. Don't forget to come BOLDLY to His throne in prayer. He
loves you and wants the best for you. God Bless!

Believe God,

Jamie

Fireprooof

We went to see "Fireproof" on Saturday and really loved it. If you
go to see it don't forget the tissues. It is a very moving movie.
I pray that peoples lives will be truly changed by it. Get out there
and support worthwhile movies like this.

Believe God,

Jamie