Are you a dog or Cat???

Are you a dog or cat in your spiritual walk? Are you loyal and true, or is life all about you?

Trials in Life

There are times when trials come upon us in life. The bible has guidance for us and encouragment for theses times. So then, my beloved brethen, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not prouduce the righteousness of God. James 1:19

We all have certain ways of dealing with trials. During these days God has moved my heart to see these times as a teaching moment. How I can give my heart more completely over to Him. My brethen, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4
We are all here for such a short while. What we do with our time, our possessions, our love and what we leave behind can last for eternity. To keep in perspective of what I worry about and where I spend my time is an ever increasing thought process for me. Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love HIM. James 1:12
But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. James 1:14

Just some perspective for the moment.

Naomii's Birthday

Naomii recently celebrated her 4th birthday. I cannot believe how quickly my children are growing. I celebrate the wonderful young ladies God is molding them to be.

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3

God is at work

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. Psalm 8:3-5

We recently took a weekend family vacation. It amazes me how God gets your attention when he is working you through something. During our family vacation we attended the Indiana State fair and The Creation Museum. During those times I noticed so many families that had adopted and brought children into their families and hearts. I use to notice pregnant ladies (well I still do) and remember the joy of pregnancy. Now I am I seeing families everywhere who have adopted. God is so good!!

Adoption???

James 1:27 tells us to take care of the orphans and widows. This is what God the Father accepts as pure and faultless. That is our heart's desire. To serve him with lives that are pure and faultless. We are committed to raise children with love and knowledge and hearts for the Lord. We know there are children that need love, committment and to know of the Father. Our prayers are that God will direct our path to find them.

Slooowing Dooown. . .

Aaaaahhhh. We are finally slowing down from a hectic 4-H fair week. School is starting and things are getting back to a normal routine around the Cullins' household. We have lots of activities coming up in the next few weeks, but the day to day is getting back to normal. I like routine. It helps me keep my mind on the things that are important. But I also like change. Just not too often.

She's going!!!!

Sierra is so excited. She is going on her first mission trip. It's small, but still very important to her. She'll be going to Dearborn, Michigan with some ladies from church. They will be working with Angel House Ministry. A ministry that works with the large Muslim population in Dearborn to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. We had all hoped to go as a family, but that didn't work out. We are still praying that later this year we may be able to make the trip as a family, with some others in our church, back to Dearborn.