Thursday, April 7, 2011
Promoting Modesty: Unlocking Femininity
UnlockingFemininty.com/Love And Modesty So my computer is not working properly and is having trouble copying and pasting so...go ahead and simply copy and paste this link (It's NOT a direct link)...in the Google search engine to find and read! Thanks so much sorry about the inconvienence! God Bless and Happy reading! :)
Friday, March 11, 2011
Peaches And Creme
INTRO
This blog was born out of the craving that I now have at this very moment for peaches and creme. I love the word, "Plethora" (for some odd reason). The word plethora basically means, -an excessive amount or embarrassing amount of something. Put the two together and we get a Plethora Of Peaches. Hi, my name is Tina and this is my blog. I am happily married to the best man ever his name is Jon. He is a hard worker and an aspiring Pastor. We are both young but believe God put us together for a special purpose. We both have a huge heart for ministry and feel a strong calling to live and serve in that way. Now that Jon. and I have been married for almost two years we are starting to focus a lot more on starting a family. Jon. and I both feel deeply that parenthood is a high calling as well. We believe children are a blessing from the Lord. Christ has been so faithful to us and our family, we pray that we can somehow give back more than all the love we receive from his people. I am grateful to have married a "Preacher" as everyone around here calls him. When I'm down or hurting about something he is always there. Same with God. It's great to have them to turn to always.
Jon and I did have a daughter or son, now that precious little one isn't with us any longer. Hasn't been for about a year or a little over. Miscarriage is always a tragic thing. To this day it's been really difficult to overcome. But, with God's grace and love shining on us, it makes this journey special. We believe everyday matters and every moment counts. We believe in every season of life -ups and downs, good and bad that we must strive to press on and give the praise to Jesus for he is worthy and is due of it all. Even when it's rough I think that it's very important that we trust God and stay positive, praying daily, digging into His Holy Word, and just worshiping Him with our lives.
BIOGRAPHY
I was born in California, I am the baby of the family and I always will be (=
Growing up was hard I had a very difficult and scary child hood. My Mother was Schizophrenic (Possessed) she drank Alcohol, and smoked a lot. My Father was a aspiring preacher and he did a lot of fill -in pastoral type stuff. He was on the radio a lot, and TV some (But not for his ministry), he was a chaplain etc. -just a very successful preacher but, all of the stress of the condition of my Mother and having to basically raise us kids on what He claims, "On his own", all that took a major toll on my Dad and He realized that ministering in Churches wasn't going to turn into what He desired, or what He thought it would. Raising us kids basically became his main ministry. My Mother did try to help out every once and a while but, her condition and all that made it hard for her to do much. When I was really young my Dad decided it was a good idea to put me in a Private school -that didn't last long, eventually I was placed in a public school in Fresno, it was a very 'ghetto' type town I lived in, and the school was nearby. As I got older I found myself playing with fire and acting out in rebellion. I just wanted attention. (I wasn't getting the attention I deeply desired at home). My elementary school friends and I broke into a school and basically played cat and mouse with the cops, I stole stuff, cursed like a sailor, hit my parents, I was just downright B-A-D. My Dad's constant faith in God through all the battles and things we faced as a family, I would not be proclaiming God's truth today. I wouldn't believe in God or be a Christian. Simple as that. It's His faith that was contagious...I had to know more about the Lord. Well, my sister graduated High School and joined the military, Myself, my dad and mom (and dog), decided to move to the beach. So we literally packed up everything and left. Got into the GMC and headed for Sand Diego Ca. In middle school I had the similar battles, (believe it or not though I wasn't as rebellious than as I was when I was in elementary school). I'm guessing it had a lot to do with the new surroundings. I felt God really beginning to change my heart then, (only because I was finally allowing Him to), and -I realized I seriously needed a savior. Lot's happened when we were there, we ended up homeless and had to live in motel after motel, and take baths in the ocean etc. we lived in our van for several months (even while I attended middle school)...It was so hard having to get dressed in the van attempt to get cleaned up and all ready to go to school in the middle of all that, I mean, my mom, my dad, our dog, and myself were all living in that cramped vehicle. As you can imagine, my grades were low. I did have a rebellious attitude, my stomach wasn't always full, I did cry myself to sleep many nights but you know what? Even in the midst of that -Jesus was there. He was there for me. It was then that I drew closer to God. It was then that God was more real to me than ever because I saw Him spare my family from so many terrible situations. It was then His power was really made real in my life. I still struggled, but I felt my faith grow. We eventually moved into a boarding home (It was a huge beautiful house, but we only got to stay in a tiny little room upstairs that barely had enough room to lay a mattress down. (Maybe a bit of an exaggeration) but, I wouldn't be surprised if it was as big or a little bigger than your bathroom. SO much happened in that houes...torment, and battle after battle, I had thoughts of suicide during those that season of my life...but God said no...NO! What are you doing...you are special! Don't take this life I created, your beautiful! He really spoke to my heart...and saved my life from SO much.
There is SO much to my testimony and my story...I just can't write it all. I do apologize, there is SO SO much and so many details I am leaving out, sorry I just don't have the time, it'd take years! To make a gigantic story much shorter -Currently My Mother and Father are doing MUCH MUCH better than they were back then. My Mom was eventually delivered at a Church service back in about 97' 98' from demon possession, and since then has been on the road to recovery...all of that took a toll on her physically (and really in every way). She developed what appears to be some physical issues I guess due to all of the medication and stress of being in a out of Jail, and mental Hospitals (Which I did witness all the time growing up). That did really effect me but, in view of all that I can see how God has used that to really shape me into the person He desires for me to be. I love my mom and my dad with all of my heart and even though things were very hard...I am grateful and I praise God for allowing me to have breath and to be a part of His plan -even if that means going through hardship, I just want His will. Through all of this I have learned, God's plans are so much bigger and so much better than the plans we want to make for ourselves. God dreams BIG. The good thing about God's dreams and plans is they are never meant to harm us but, always they are meant to give us hope and a bright future. I find rest in knowing that. (=
VISION
I really desire to become a Worship leader, get signed with Provident, and travel the nations singing praise to Jesus. Haha (Hear that Provident) (= So far, God has opened many doors for me to get out there and get heard and make Him known and things but, no offers yet. My Husband is the one that plays the guitar and I love to sing. So, that's kinda' how we roll. It reminds me of the gifted married couple JJ Heller and her Husband My style vocally and things is different however, if we did get signed we'd probably be the second married couple that jams like that. Just, having the Husband play the guitar, and the wife singing out. You don't see Christian artist doing that much. I think there needs to be more of that unity. There is something beautiful about that. I know when I worship the Lord I love feeling so connected to HIM. It feels great to be able to connect with the hearts of those listening and all at the same time connect on a deep Spiritual level with my Husband and the Lord as well. It brings me great joy and peace! (=
I also have a passion for missions. My Husband does as well, He actually went on a mission trip to the UK for a few months as a missionary intern. He came back so changed. God really Got a hold of Him. It was amazing to see that transformation in front of my very eyes! (That was before we had gotten married, we were actually engaged at the time). I'd love to one day become a pediatrician or something and travel the world with my Husband and go to places like Haiti, Guatemala and you know, places like that so that I can put that medical knowledge to good use! I would just LOVE to see the impact of the combination of faith and medicine working miracles in the lives of children. They are our future! It would truly be an honor.
I don't know how God is going to work in our lives in the future but I am excited for what's to come! Right now all I know is I am a happy Homemaker, Wife, (Hopefully soon to be mommy!), and a possible Pastor's wife! And I am enjoying every minute! It's peaches and cream! =)
If you have any questions about my testimony or my Spiritual journey, feel free to ask. I'm an open book! I love it when I have the opportunity to share my story with others, in hopes that in blesses them in some way. Thank you for taking the time to read all this! I pray many blessings over your life.
Tina
This blog was born out of the craving that I now have at this very moment for peaches and creme. I love the word, "Plethora" (for some odd reason). The word plethora basically means, -an excessive amount or embarrassing amount of something. Put the two together and we get a Plethora Of Peaches. Hi, my name is Tina and this is my blog. I am happily married to the best man ever his name is Jon. He is a hard worker and an aspiring Pastor. We are both young but believe God put us together for a special purpose. We both have a huge heart for ministry and feel a strong calling to live and serve in that way. Now that Jon. and I have been married for almost two years we are starting to focus a lot more on starting a family. Jon. and I both feel deeply that parenthood is a high calling as well. We believe children are a blessing from the Lord. Christ has been so faithful to us and our family, we pray that we can somehow give back more than all the love we receive from his people. I am grateful to have married a "Preacher" as everyone around here calls him. When I'm down or hurting about something he is always there. Same with God. It's great to have them to turn to always.
Jon and I did have a daughter or son, now that precious little one isn't with us any longer. Hasn't been for about a year or a little over. Miscarriage is always a tragic thing. To this day it's been really difficult to overcome. But, with God's grace and love shining on us, it makes this journey special. We believe everyday matters and every moment counts. We believe in every season of life -ups and downs, good and bad that we must strive to press on and give the praise to Jesus for he is worthy and is due of it all. Even when it's rough I think that it's very important that we trust God and stay positive, praying daily, digging into His Holy Word, and just worshiping Him with our lives.
BIOGRAPHY
I was born in California, I am the baby of the family and I always will be (=
Growing up was hard I had a very difficult and scary child hood. My Mother was Schizophrenic (Possessed) she drank Alcohol, and smoked a lot. My Father was a aspiring preacher and he did a lot of fill -in pastoral type stuff. He was on the radio a lot, and TV some (But not for his ministry), he was a chaplain etc. -just a very successful preacher but, all of the stress of the condition of my Mother and having to basically raise us kids on what He claims, "On his own", all that took a major toll on my Dad and He realized that ministering in Churches wasn't going to turn into what He desired, or what He thought it would. Raising us kids basically became his main ministry. My Mother did try to help out every once and a while but, her condition and all that made it hard for her to do much. When I was really young my Dad decided it was a good idea to put me in a Private school -that didn't last long, eventually I was placed in a public school in Fresno, it was a very 'ghetto' type town I lived in, and the school was nearby. As I got older I found myself playing with fire and acting out in rebellion. I just wanted attention. (I wasn't getting the attention I deeply desired at home). My elementary school friends and I broke into a school and basically played cat and mouse with the cops, I stole stuff, cursed like a sailor, hit my parents, I was just downright B-A-D. My Dad's constant faith in God through all the battles and things we faced as a family, I would not be proclaiming God's truth today. I wouldn't believe in God or be a Christian. Simple as that. It's His faith that was contagious...I had to know more about the Lord. Well, my sister graduated High School and joined the military, Myself, my dad and mom (and dog), decided to move to the beach. So we literally packed up everything and left. Got into the GMC and headed for Sand Diego Ca. In middle school I had the similar battles, (believe it or not though I wasn't as rebellious than as I was when I was in elementary school). I'm guessing it had a lot to do with the new surroundings. I felt God really beginning to change my heart then, (only because I was finally allowing Him to), and -I realized I seriously needed a savior. Lot's happened when we were there, we ended up homeless and had to live in motel after motel, and take baths in the ocean etc. we lived in our van for several months (even while I attended middle school)...It was so hard having to get dressed in the van attempt to get cleaned up and all ready to go to school in the middle of all that, I mean, my mom, my dad, our dog, and myself were all living in that cramped vehicle. As you can imagine, my grades were low. I did have a rebellious attitude, my stomach wasn't always full, I did cry myself to sleep many nights but you know what? Even in the midst of that -Jesus was there. He was there for me. It was then that I drew closer to God. It was then that God was more real to me than ever because I saw Him spare my family from so many terrible situations. It was then His power was really made real in my life. I still struggled, but I felt my faith grow. We eventually moved into a boarding home (It was a huge beautiful house, but we only got to stay in a tiny little room upstairs that barely had enough room to lay a mattress down. (Maybe a bit of an exaggeration) but, I wouldn't be surprised if it was as big or a little bigger than your bathroom. SO much happened in that houes...torment, and battle after battle, I had thoughts of suicide during those that season of my life...but God said no...NO! What are you doing...you are special! Don't take this life I created, your beautiful! He really spoke to my heart...and saved my life from SO much.
There is SO much to my testimony and my story...I just can't write it all. I do apologize, there is SO SO much and so many details I am leaving out, sorry I just don't have the time, it'd take years! To make a gigantic story much shorter -Currently My Mother and Father are doing MUCH MUCH better than they were back then. My Mom was eventually delivered at a Church service back in about 97' 98' from demon possession, and since then has been on the road to recovery...all of that took a toll on her physically (and really in every way). She developed what appears to be some physical issues I guess due to all of the medication and stress of being in a out of Jail, and mental Hospitals (Which I did witness all the time growing up). That did really effect me but, in view of all that I can see how God has used that to really shape me into the person He desires for me to be. I love my mom and my dad with all of my heart and even though things were very hard...I am grateful and I praise God for allowing me to have breath and to be a part of His plan -even if that means going through hardship, I just want His will. Through all of this I have learned, God's plans are so much bigger and so much better than the plans we want to make for ourselves. God dreams BIG. The good thing about God's dreams and plans is they are never meant to harm us but, always they are meant to give us hope and a bright future. I find rest in knowing that. (=
VISION
I really desire to become a Worship leader, get signed with Provident, and travel the nations singing praise to Jesus. Haha (Hear that Provident) (= So far, God has opened many doors for me to get out there and get heard and make Him known and things but, no offers yet. My Husband is the one that plays the guitar and I love to sing. So, that's kinda' how we roll. It reminds me of the gifted married couple JJ Heller and her Husband My style vocally and things is different however, if we did get signed we'd probably be the second married couple that jams like that. Just, having the Husband play the guitar, and the wife singing out. You don't see Christian artist doing that much. I think there needs to be more of that unity. There is something beautiful about that. I know when I worship the Lord I love feeling so connected to HIM. It feels great to be able to connect with the hearts of those listening and all at the same time connect on a deep Spiritual level with my Husband and the Lord as well. It brings me great joy and peace! (=
I also have a passion for missions. My Husband does as well, He actually went on a mission trip to the UK for a few months as a missionary intern. He came back so changed. God really Got a hold of Him. It was amazing to see that transformation in front of my very eyes! (That was before we had gotten married, we were actually engaged at the time). I'd love to one day become a pediatrician or something and travel the world with my Husband and go to places like Haiti, Guatemala and you know, places like that so that I can put that medical knowledge to good use! I would just LOVE to see the impact of the combination of faith and medicine working miracles in the lives of children. They are our future! It would truly be an honor.
I don't know how God is going to work in our lives in the future but I am excited for what's to come! Right now all I know is I am a happy Homemaker, Wife, (Hopefully soon to be mommy!), and a possible Pastor's wife! And I am enjoying every minute! It's peaches and cream! =)
If you have any questions about my testimony or my Spiritual journey, feel free to ask. I'm an open book! I love it when I have the opportunity to share my story with others, in hopes that in blesses them in some way. Thank you for taking the time to read all this! I pray many blessings over your life.
Tina
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