You might be a Grandma.....

.....if your fridge is full of fantastic artwork!!!

Psalm 103:17

But the love of the Lord remains forever
    with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children.

Breathing in Grace,

Deb

Wednesday's Word - Dwell.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Wednesday's Word - Believe.....

You know how we can look at something day in and day out and not really "see" it until we have one of those light bulb moments?  A little towel has hung in my kitchen for most of the month of December and as I glanced at it one day, I really saw it.  It simply has the word "Believe" embroidered on it.  As I pondered on that simple little word, I felt God speaking to me that He wanted me to focus on it even more.

So....my word for 2014 was chosen!!!

Luke 8:50

“Don’t be afraid; 

just believe"

Edited to add:
I wrote this post last Saturday and since then, I've received several confirmations already that this is the word God wants me to focus on in 2014!! I had completely forgotten about the scripture on the shower curtain in our hall bath.  I was in there yesterday, and glanced at the curtain and there was the word "Believe"....and underneath was Jeremiah 29:11!!!

Ain't God good?
Oh, yes He is!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Good-bye, Twenty Thirteen.....

.....hello Twenty Fourteen!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Think about it.....

"Your headlights should always be brighter than your tail lights!!!"

(statement made by our pastor yesterday regarding how we should look ahead, not back)

Philippians 3:13b-14
    No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, 
but I focus on this one thing: 
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,   
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

SONday Morning Song - Let Them See You.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Self Care.....

.....and....keep on.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Friday Foto.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Bethlehemian Rhapsody.....

It's officially the day after CHRIST-mas.....
but it should live in our hearts everyday, right?!?!?

Y'all have probably seen this before.....
but it's worth repeating!!!

HOPE everybody had an awesome CHRIST-mas!!!
I know we did,  especially seeing the joy and hearing the laughter from our grand's!!!
And, in the midst of it all..... I really tried to remember to keep.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Christ is born.....

"This night, you on this ­visited planet, your rescue is here. 

You can breathe. 

Your God extends now on straw. 

He lays Himself down in your mire. 

He unfolds Himself in the stench you want to hide, in that mess that is your impossible, in the mucked straw you don’t want anyone to know. 

Rejected at the inn, holy God comes in small to where you feel rejected and small. 

*God is with you now.* 

Wherever you ­are—­
in a soundless cry or hidden brokenness or in your ­ache—
God always wants to be with you. 

You are not ever left alone in this. 

We are never left alone in this; 

*God is with us*. 

Tonight there are no big people --- 

only the Manger Tramps, 

Manger Tramps who tramp in with all our poverty of spirit ... 

*so there can be an abundance of God.* 

God comes as a Babe because grace is weightless. 

*Grace is weightless."

~~~Ann Voscamp~~~

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Merry Christ-mas.....

Thank you for being so faithful to stop by and visit me here at 

"Breathing in Jesus"!!!

My HOPE is that you have the best CHRIST-mas ever celebrating the birth of our most precious Jesus.....
our Lord and Savior.....
our KING!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

SONday Morning Song - Light Has Come.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Happy belated 6th birthday.....

.....to one of our precious grand-boys!!!

His birthday was yesterday.....

but this is the picture I really wanted to share and I had to wait 'till I got a chance to "steal" it from our daughter!!!

This boy is simply awesome.

I have never met anybody.....child, or adult.....like him!

He's so merciful and kind.

His Dad and Mom volunteer at The Samaritan House.

When Sawyer found out that a little boy living there with his Mom and sister needed toys.....he willingly.....nobody prompted him.....he wanted this boy to have his DS and one of his games and one day when I was at their house, he got it together, along with two Hot Wheel cars, one for the boy and one for his sister.  He was so excited to give away one of his "prized possessions" to somebody in need.  And, don't even get me started on his prayers.....

Yes, I'm a proud Nannie......

but this boy is just different!!!

We love you, Sawyer Jackson.....

you are one of our greatest blessings.....

along with your sister and brothers!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Friday Foto.....

I was almost 12 when this picture was taken at Papaw and Mamaw's house on CHRISTmas Eve, 1966.  That's me on the left holding my cousin.  The two other girls are his sisters.....and the handsome young man on the lower right is my baby brother.  What sweet memories this brings to mind.  I loved my Papaw and Mamaw so much and the meals she cooked for us at CHRISTmas were simply awesome!!!  

Their CHRISTmas tree was always a cedar tree that Papaw would cut and then Mamaw would mix up "warshing powder and water" to make a thick paste to "flock" the limbs.  I remember the smell to this day when one of those big old light bulbs would get the powder hot!!!  I was blessed with some of those old ornaments when Mamaw passed away!!!

Sweet, sweet memories that I ponder in my heart!!!

Luke 2:19

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Because you are mine.....

 Isaiah 30:20-21

Your own ears will hear him.
    Right behind you a voice will say,
“This is the way you should go,”
    whether to the right or to the left.

I prayed in my devotional time yesterday morning for God to speak to me about a decision I had to make and I was led to the above scripture in "Jesus Calling".  When I made the phone call to confirm my decision, the lady and I shared our testimonies.  As I realized just what a blessing I had received I asked God.....

"Why are You so good to me?"

And, I felt in my spirit.....

"Because you are Mine"!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Wednesday's Word - Refuge.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

I Then Shall Live.....

Our pastor talked about grace SONday night and at the end of his message he played this song.  I realize it's lengthy, but the words are just so awesome.  My prayer for myself is that God will shine HIS Light into my heart and show me if I harbor any unforgiveness, or bitterness toward anybody.  

I want to love....as HE loves!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Hello, my name is Deb.....

.....and I'm addicted to CHRIST-mas socks!!!

(this was a repeat from last week.....

but you can't go wrong with owlie socks, right?!?!?)

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

SONday Morning Song - O Holy Night.....

This is one of my favorite CHRISTmas carols.....

and John Berry's rendition is probably the best of all

(in my humble opinion)!!!!

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb

Friday Foto.....

....isn't actually a photo!!!

If you've visited here often, then you might realize I kinda like emoticons!!!

Here are a few cute ones for CHRISTmas.....

HOPE y'all have an awesome weekend!!!

We're gonna be keeping our kiddos so our daughter and son-in-law can celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary!!!

With four kiddos age 7 and under.....

I definitely am gonna have to do a lot of.....

Breathing in Jesus,

Deb