Soul-filled Sunday ~ 8/24/2025

Scripture Memory Verse

"I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live."

Psalm 116:1-2

Prayer Requests

~Please keep my brother, Danny, in your prayers!  He has to have some tests done.  I'll post more details when we know more about what we're dealing with.

~My Teacher's Assistant orientation is Monday morning at 8am.  I'm nervous and excited at the same time!  Prayers that I do well and find my niche in this position.

~My Bible study time.  I haven't been able to focus very well the last few weeks and that makes it hard for me to sit down and actually study.  I'm hoping to once again work on a routine now that I'll be getting back on a schedule.

~Our Country, and our Leaders.

For Your Listening Pleasure

This is a new song by Megan Woods.  So beautiful!  Enjoy :)

Blessings,

Colletta

Soul-filled Sunday ~ 8/17/2025

Scripture Memory Verse

"Serve the Lord with gladness;  Come before Him with joyful singing."

Psalm 100:2

Prayer Requests

~Many thanks for the prayers for my Dad before, during and after his aortic valve replacement!  He is doing well and perhaps "milking it" a bit according to my Mom.  They couldn't schedule him for Cardiac Rehab until September 11th so we'll know more about his physical capabilities then, but so far so good!

~Laken moved into her dorm room on Thursday...  It has been such an emotionally draining week.  First there was shopping and packing to be done.  Then the actual move-in day.  All went well and I held it together until the hubby and I were on the way home.  Friday, I was very weepy all day.  I gave myself that day to be sad and now I have to get myself busy learning my "new life".

~My Bible study time.  I haven't been able to focus very well the last few weeks and that makes it hard for me to sit down and actually study.  I'm hoping to once again work on a routine.

~My new job!  I applied and interviewed for a position as a Teacher's Assistant with Head Start and they called me the very next day to offer me the job!  I'm hoping that working with littles will fill me with a sense of purpose for this new season of life.

~Our Country, and our Leaders.

For Your Listening Pleasure

This is a new song by Lauren Daigle.  So beautiful!  Enjoy :)

Blessings,

Colletta

Soul-filled Sunday ~ 7/27/2025

Scripture Memory Verse

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

Hebrews 11:1

Prayer Requests

~My Dad is visibly perking up after his aortic valve replacement!  His color is much better and his energy is returning.  He goes back to the cardiologist for a post-op visit this week so praying all is well.

~Laken moves into her dorm room in 3 short weeks.  She is getting nervous about classes and meeting so many new people.  I pray that she and her roommate hit it off and become great friends.  Prayers for her, for this mama and for patience during the preparations for move-in day!

~My Bible study time.  I didn't get up any earlier this week but I did get Bible reading time in while drinking my morning caffeine.  Instead of sitting at the table bemoaning the fact that I wasn't still in bed, I've been reading from the Book of Psalms on my phone's Bible app.  I've also been trying to make some evening Bible study time as well.  Prayers are working!!!

~Prayer of thanks that Kaylee had a safe work trip to Orlando, FL.  She flew out on Monday evening and came back Friday afternoon.  Knowing that my baby was up in the sky flying was a bit anxiety producing but she is now safely home!

~Our Country, and our Leaders.

For Your Listening Pleasure

This is a new song by Leanna Crawford.  So beautiful!  Enjoy :)

Blessings,

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 6/6/2022

Come join Diary of a SAHM for Happy Homemaker Monday. 

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

The weather outside is:

Another gorgeous week ahead :)

On today's to-do list: 

We had a busy weekend full of great family time.  That means not much got done around the house.  I'll be doing my normal weekly cleaning or as the Fly Lady calls it "Home Blessing" :)

Happening this week:

Thursday is the hubby's 54th birthday!  He took Friday off work so we'll probably be going to see the new Jurassic World movie that comes out that same day.  First, though, I need to watch the 2nd movie of the Jurassic World series or I'll probably be lost!

Next week is Church Camp, so I don't know how much I'll be posting next week.  I'm helping with the Youth and also with the cooking.  I'm going to be busy, busy, busy!

Currently reading:

"The Rose Garden" by Susanna Kearsley is the Kindred Readers Book Club selection for July.  I started reading last week but didn't get very far yet.  I'm enjoying it but I'm finding that I am reading slower when I'm trying to come up with discussion questions.  I'm hoping to finish up before Church Camp.

Watching:

We watched "The Lost City" with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.  It was hilarious!  I laughed out loud many times.  I think we watched it on Paramount.

I set up y DVR to record a show on HGTV called something along the lines of "The Beach Project" (????).  I'm looking forward to watching it soon.

Listening to:

This week for "Songs on Sunday" I featured "The Healing" by Blanca and Dante Bowe.  I hope you'll check it out :) 

On the menu today:

Creamed Chipped Beef, Biscuits

In the Craft Basket:

I've been working on Sunny Blue Hawaii 2 and have made some progress.  I have two rows all tied off and crocheted together.  Only 49 squares to go!  Whooohooo :) 

Picture from the Camera

Memory Verse

"Rejoice in the LORD always.  I will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The LORD is near.  Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:4-7

#P31OBS

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 1/26/20

This Week's Memory Verse:

"A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret."

Proverbs 11:13 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 1/19/20

This Week's Memory Verse:

"For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison."

2 Corinthians 4:17 NASB

Colletta

Scripture Sunday ~ 1/12/20

This Week's Memory Verse:

"Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink.  Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete."

2 John V. 12  ESV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 1/5/20

This Week's Memory Verse:

"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us."

1 John 4:12 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 12/29/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!  Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.  And the God of love and peace will be with you."

2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 12/22/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"A new command I give you:  Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

John 13:34-25 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 12/15/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

 

Romans 12:18 NIV

Colletta

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Scripture Memory Verse ~ 12/8/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin."

 

Romans 6:6 NIV

Colletta

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Scripture Memory Verse ~ 12/1/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him."

 

Acts 9:3 NIV

Colletta

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Scripture Memory Verse ~ 11/24/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."

 

Romans 6:4 NIV

Colletta

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Scripture Memory Verse ~ 11/17/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:  The old has gone, the new is here!"
 
 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 11/10/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"You may believe you are doing right, but the LORD judges your reasons."
 
 Proverbs 2:12 NCV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 11/3/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
 
I John 4:8 NIV

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 10/27/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

Proverbs 16:9 NIV

Dear LORD,

You know the plan You have for me, and they are for my good.  I find great serenity in the knowledge that You, my God, are in control.

 

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 10/20/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

"Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.  How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!"

Luke 1:46-47 NLT

Father, God,

I want to be so enamored with You that my soul basks in Your presence, even when my mind is elsewhere.

 

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Colletta

Scripture Memory Verse ~ 10/13/19

This Week's Memory Verse:

Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."

Ephesians 4:32 NIV

Dear Lord,

Help me to be kind, Father, just as You are kind.  Help me to be tender-hearted and forgiving, just like You.

 

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Colletta