do not be afraid

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 //

Psalm 35:28

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long. Psalm 35:28

Merry Christmas!

May the God of {hope} fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Praying you all had a blessed Christmas!

{What did you do for Christmas? I'd love to hear about it!}

fear thou not.

 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10

Psalm 119:11

"Thy word have I hid in mine h e a r t, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11

What verse(s) have you memorized this week? 

I'm going to try and memorize Psalm 91, verses 1 - 4:

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God: in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 

Arkansas // road trip

Two weeks ago, my family + I spent a week in Arkansas visiting family! It was a long trip, packed with lots of wonderful memories! We had a blessed time together, made new friends, and I could see God working in lives.

Here are some highlights from the trip: 

    [WARNING: lots of pictures!]

> staying in a motel Sunday night + sausage gravy over buscuts for breakfast

> playing car Bingo + other 'search' games our aunts put together for us

> opening letters from our aunts + candy and instant coffee packs

> Mom reading "Heaven is For Real" to us while we drive

> doing crossword puzzles while listening to Lamplighter Theatre stories

> dad getting us ice cream sandwiches

> stopping at McDonalds for supper + chicken sandwiches + fries (!!)

> being able to watch movies or listen to stories with our lap top

> singing in the truck

> getting Wendy's frosty's (dad ended up finishing two of ours! :S)

>  going for a walk with Mom and Aunt Heidi

> filming a music video with Heather (!!!)

> playing Settlers of Catan with Morgan, Skylar, and Heather

> Shipley Donuts (SO GOOD!)

> listening to Morgan and Heather play guitar + violin

> playing volleyball with cousins

> ice skating at a rink with new friends

> getting ice cream at Giant Cones + thrifting

c o u s i n s.

T i r z a h.

> getting to meet my blog friend, Ashley!!

Ashley is so sweet, and I am so glad it worked out to meet her + her siblings! <3

Heather, Ashley, and I

> meeting the Yoder family

> having breakfast with Shannon + Heidi + family and a special time of sharing + devotions together

> taking pictures of Shannon + Heidi's children and then family pictures

Morgan

 Skylar

Clark

 Tirzah

Uncle Shannon + Aunt Heidi

> playing volleyball with the youth after church

> taking pictures of Amy + Amber + Betsy + Katie + Ryan Sunday evening

Amber

f r i e n d s.

Amy

 Katie

Amy + Amber

 Amy + Betsy

Ryan

> singing at church Sunday night

> stopping at Subway for supper on the way home

> laying on the sidewalk at a rest stop at 3 AM looking at the stars

 > late night slushies from Speedway

~ ~ ~

While the trip was fun and we had a good time with family, I am glad to be home!! :) 

"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High. To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands." Psalm 92: 1, 2, & 4

giveaway WINNER.

And the winner is . . . REBEKAH from MORE RADIANCE! Congrats Rebekah!

Kindly send me an email (agirlaftergodsheart15@gmail.com) and I will get the book to you! 

Thanks to everyone else who entered! I'm sorry I can't give you all something! ;)

Be looking for more posts later this month!

"He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
 the Lord is gracious and full of c o m p a s s i o n." Psalm 111:4

love one another.

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is  l o v e.

1 John 4:7-8

thursday thankful things.

playing volleyball with friends + peach pops

 finishing this baby quilt 

surprising mom for mother’s day 

lemonade in a blue jar 

the opportunity to take pictures of my aunt, Alana

 

meeting Sara and Luronda at CHAP 

getting to hang out with Secily at CHAP

painting canvases with my bestie 

a fun afternoon of hiking with friends from church

coffee iced cream 

the opportunity to take pictures of my little cousin, Becca

my little succulent plants

raspberry lemonade

 What are you thankful for this week?

. . . 

PSALM 36:5

Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds