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Fruit of The Spirit

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 Galatians 5:16-23 (NLT) So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the Law of Moses. When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality (adultery), impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery (witchcraft), hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in ou...
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Minnesota Fall/Winter Ideas

If you are looking for a fun place to learn and explore with your kiddos, this is a fun place to go! Oakdale Nature Preserve  https://ci.oakdale.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Oakdale-Nature-Preserve-26 It has a clean and nicely paved asphalt paths where you can walk, run, bike, and play! There are random workout stations that you can utilize. A park near a neighborhood with a picnic gazebo where you can have lunch. Sweet darling benches in the right places where you are able to take in the scenery. And finally, a nice building full of activities and fun learning things for your kiddos!  We did that today. It was a bit cold and cloudy but the leaves were spectacular on this fall crisp MN morning! We went to the play area in the building and were able to play with all types of sensory things! They have some awesome taxidermy animals that you are able to learn from and look at. It was a great experience for the girls to explore while the seasons start to change. This is a per...
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Juicing!

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I am getting a ton of extra carrots and apples lately and I asked the Lord to help me get creative with all the blessings. He reminded me of the juicer that I have! So I made some tonight. The girls absolutely loved it! Although it took some time, it was fun! I took 1 pound of carrots, stripped the outer layer, and juiced it. Then I took 6-7 green apples (I can't remember how many) and cut them up in strips and juiced it! It is super delicious with the green apples! I am not a fan of just plan green apples but they are good for juice! Stella absolutely devoured it. Emma was super delighted to have it and walked around the house with her little waddle and bottle! Huge hit at the house!  
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Comfy Cozy Scarf Knitted

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 While I am knitting, I am worshiping and just enjoying Him!  Song - Shane And Shane https://open.spotify.com/track/2G83Bi2pnml8ZEskoheM0Y?si=56b18b064d204a20  I am having so much fun putting together this scarf! It is a beautiful burnt orange and I am not one that usually does this color! It is totally growing on me! I can't wait to see the final result. I am catching on nicely! Self-taught knitting can be done! :) Joyful Home Welcomes You! Hi* :)
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Faithfulness in Finances! An Attribute of God

 Song - Wait by Phil Wickham  https://open.spotify.com/track/4fCgTrpGm0IXflQXdhB9xc?si=d16731860cf04c1d Do you ever look at your financial situation and just want to give up? Cry? Or panic? Yes! God has been bringing me through a journey since I quit my job several years ago. Everyone (including myself) thought it was crazy. Going down to one income is a total trust in the Lord that He will provide.  You see, I depended on God's Word that says that if I put my trust in the Lord and "seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give me everything I need" (Matthew 6:33). And so, I stopped everything and sought His kingdom first. Everything has been added onto me but I have had to train my flesh to get in line with my Lord. There were several times that I cried when bills would pile or something broke in the house: water heater, fridge, freezer, toilet, you name it! I was being put to the test. If I am a tither, then God will be tested in this ar...
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Wise - Attributes of God

 Song - Give Me Jesus, by UPPERROOM, Abbie Gamboa ( https://open.spotify.com/track/0PKyLZzVgzjhNMKXekDpSi?si=edca154357c84fd7 ) 1 Corinthians 1:20-25 says that God in His wisdom saw to it the world would never know Him through human wisdom. Wisdom of this world is foolish. Those called by God to salvation, Christ is the power of God and wisdom of God. Wisdom comes from looking to the cross and Jesus. It doesn't make sense to the world, but Jesus and the cross is the wisdom of God on display.  If you are in a situation that seems like you can't get through, look to the cross and ask the Lord for wisdom and He will give it freely. He doesn't rebuke your ask. (James 1:5). The wisdom that comes from above is manifested through Jesus, made available through the Holy Spirit, written in the Word, and delivered in a steady flow from God to you. It enables us as His children to lay a solid foundation for all life. God desires for all His people to come to the knowledge of Him and tr...
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Patience - Attributes of God Part 2

 As I go through the study about God's attributes, I have noticed that the Lord has been patient with me overcoming the, "I'm sorry" all the time. I say it a lot to Him but don't realize that I may be grieving the Holy Spirit! Ephesians 4:30 - And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Sometimes I forget that I'm His and every little thing that I do, I want to make sure that it brings Him glory. I know that I am not perfect, and it is okay that I screw up but I'm sure it gets annoying for my soul to keep hearing "I'm sorry Lord I did that." When all He wants from me is to try and be confident in this very fact - He saved me.  Isaiah 30:18 So the Lord must wait for me to come to Him so He can show me His love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed am I who waits on the Lord for help! I put this v...
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