Joseph study day 2

Joseph Study: day 2 (sorry for the delay)

Reading

Mathew 1:20-25, 2:13-14, 2:19-23

Questions

• What is the recurring theme of these verses?

Joseph is visited by angels in dreams & follows their directions to carry out Gods plan & stay safe

• Are you now, or have you ever been in a season of uncertainty? How did you handle that time?

Our transition to our current church ( which will be 5 years ago next month) was very uncertain & hard for me. There were lots of tears, but I had to just pray through & trust God.

• Describe a situation where you waited patently. What was the benefit?

(Answer is very similar to above) during that transition time I had to be patient. That patient trusting & waiting helped me to grow & develop many friendships at the church.

Please share your answers in comments

Joseph study

Day 1

Reading- Matthew 1:18-19

(18) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise:When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. (19) Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away  privily.

Questions

• What does someone who is in " right standing" with God ( a righteous person) look like to you?

My best example of people in right standing with God would be my pastor & his wife ( Chris & Christa Griendstead). You can tell everything they do is led by God. Pastor Chris faithfully prays & seeks the vision of God for our church, & Mrs. Christa supports him all the way.

• According to Mathew 1:20 ( But while he thought on these things...) Was Joseph hoping for answers in a seemingly desperate time? What is hope to you?

Yes, I believe Joseph hoped for answers to his & Mary's situation. But even more importantly, I believe Joseph prayed for answers.

To me, hope is a reminder never to give up but to always keep pressing on because God is still in control.

• Have you ever been misunderstood or really had to stand up & suffer for what you believe as Mary & Joseph did? 

Yes I've suffered some tough persecution similar to that which Mary & Joseph faced. It really tested my strength to stand up for what I believed in. It was my 2nd grade school year- just weeks after 9/11/01. I placed some patriotic print gospel tracts on my desk & carried a small handful to lunch to offer people each day. One of the lunch monitors grew angry one day, & spoke hatefully to me all day at lunch punishing persecuting & threatening me if she saw the tracts again. When I returned to class after lunch the principal was waiting for me. He said he'd received a complaint that I was carrying & offering bible tracts & told me I couldn't do that anymore. I continue do offer them, but much more subtly. To this day I still struggle with nerves & anxiety when carrying tracts in the open in public.

Please share your thoughts & responses to these questions!

The family of Jesus by Karen Kingsburry

Story & study #1-Joseph-Protective Stepfather

Tonight I read the fictional story (mini novella) Karen wrote on Joseph. The story was strongly rooted in scripture with some fictional liberties taken as would have fit biblical times regarding details. Tonight I want to share a couple of favorite quotes & then each day this week I will share my daily study (found at the end of the stories) on Joseph. Please feel free to comment with thoughts & input!

As Mary is explaining to Joseph her visit from the angel, she tells him the angel came when she was in the valley behind her house. Then she says I needed to pray " & the valley, that's my favorite place. Just God & me."- now I know for most of us valleys seem like bad places in our lives. Tonight let me encourage you- use the time in the valley where it's just you & God to draw closer to Him.

My favorite quote from Joseph was on the journey to Bethlehem as a laboring Mary tells him she's feeling dizzy. He says to her "see that cross?" {referring to the cross on their donkey's back} Mary says "of course" Joseph says "look at the center of that cross & hold on. Then you won't fall" Let me encourage you, whatever you're going through hold on to the cross & you won't fall.

How do you know "Where the Heart is?

This is an intriguing story I've just finished. Heroine Novalie Nation takes a journey to answer the question I posed in the title & watching her grow & develop on the journey was heartwarming. I will warn my fellow Christian readers that as a Christian who prefers clean & Christian writing, some scenes & language were a little much for me but if you get past that it's a wonderful read.

So with the theme of this story in mind I would love to hear from some of you my readers:

Share a story of a time you followed your heart to a positive end...

Welcome Back for a New Year With " My Life in Stories" Everyone!

I am very sorry for the lack of posts recently. This is all new to me & I hope to bring many positive new things to the blog this year! Please bear with me!

So to start things off let's have a reader check in post!

Comment with where you're from & some little thing about yourself as well as something you would like to see on the blog in the future. 

Need a good patriotic read for Veteran's day?

Need a good patriotic read for Veteran's day?

New Owner

The owner of this blog has moved out of the state, and is now given owner ship to a new person, who will be changing the name and taking this blog on a new journey.

July 4th Events

~LIVERMORE~

When:4pm to 9:30pm

Where: Las Positas College - 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore

Join us Thursday, July 4th at Las Positas College for our Family Fun Fireworks Celebration! There will be Family Fun, Fireworks, Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Food & More! Admission is $20 per vehicle or $5 per person walk in Admission for children 6 yrs. of age and younger is FREE!

PLEASE NOTE:

•	Las Positas Facility usage agreement prohibits any alcohol consumption on campus.
•	NO alcohol will be sold or consumed at this event.
•	NO ice chests or alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
•	NO DOGS/PETS allowed.

~LODI~

 4th of July Demo Day with Lucky Dog Paddle Co. & Headwaters Kayak!

Lodi Lake is home to one of the best fireworks displays over water!
Lucky Dog Paddle Co. & Headwaters Kayak will provide all day (10a-5p) demos and rentals of SUPs and Kayaks. A brief lesson will be given by a trained & certified instructor.

Fourth of July at the Lake
•Pancake breakfast by Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
•Farmers Market from 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
•Public swimming 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Boat rentals 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Paddle board & kayak demonstrations & rentals 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
•Laser tag
•Bounce houses
•Food/drink concessions
•Vendors
•Fireworks!

Where: 1101 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA

When: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Who: FAMILY

How: All you need to do is show up!

Cost: ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED - for $20.00/person for an hour of demoing either SUP or Kayak!

For more info: As you can see, there is a day full of fun events - bring a picnic or buy food from one of the food vendors, paddle, relax, and hang out with us! Plenty of space to be had if you come early in the day! Bring chairs and blankets, and a jacket for later if it gets chilly.

~MANTECA~

Fireworks will be launched from the Waste water Treatment Plant Best viewing is from inside Big League Dreams (admission required)
    Vendor Booths
    Softball Tournament
    Annual Fireworks Show!
    Live Family Entertainment
    Unlimited Children’s Rides & Activities and Teen Zone $2.00

Where: (Big League Dreams) 1077 Milo Candini Drive Manteca

When: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Who: Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day!

How: Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day!

Cost: - Kids 12 & under FREE
- Adults:  $2

For more info: Sponsored by the City of Manteca in partnership with Big League Dreams.

For more information call Manteca Parks and Recreation  (209) 456-8600 

~MT. HOUSE~

4th of July parade and picnic festivities immediately following at Central Park. A chance to hang out and enjoy your community. Word has it that Thia Megia from American Idol will sign the National Anthem!

Where: Parade is on Main Street. Fun festivities and picnic are at Central Park after parade. Contests, booths etc.

When: 9:00 AM (Parade usually starts at 10am with festivities following)

Who: Everyone welcome!

How: Find a sport along the parade route on Main Street before the parade starts.

Cost: Free. There are things for sale at the festivities.

For more info: angel@realestatedepot.biz

~STOCKTON~

When:10:00am - 12:00pm 

Where: Miracle Mile -Pacific and Harding Stockton, CA 

Come out for the 4th of July Parade on the Miracle Mile! 

There will be great entertainment, food, and the All American Spirit! ! 

Parade: Begins at 10:00am

Admission is free!  Food and items available for purchase.

Route: Harding Way & Lincoln St.  East on Harding Way, North on Pacific Ave to Tuxedo Court

Bring a folding chair or a blanket!

And don't miss fireworks at the Stockton Ports baseball games on July 4th and July 5th !  Use the promo code "veteran" to receive discounted tickets for July 5th's game.

(209) 948-6453 

For More Infor Check out the web site

When: 8:00am - 12:00pm 

Where: Grupe Park - Cumberland and Swain Stockton, CA 

Come join us for the 8th annual Firecracker 4 Mile! This run is free to all and everyone get's to be #1 for the day. We also have a kids run with all getting medals. No registration necessary. Waiver to be signed on event morning. Water and refreshments provided after. Come on out and earn that extra hot dog for the evening.

(209) 952-1446 

Visit our Website for More Info  

July Consultant Deals

~Consultant Deals~

Here are some deals we know about form some of your local Consultants. We hope you can use with some of these deals.

1 Year Anniversary For Tiny Tots

Tiny Tots Gymnastics will be celebrating their One Year Anniversary, and are offing all of those who are New

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Event Dates

TICKETS TO RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY^®              PRESENTSBUILT TO AMAZE!^SM  GO ON-SALE JUNE 28^TH

All-New Circus Spectacular Custom Built For Family Fun

By The Greatest Show On Earth^®

Comes To The Bay Area August 15 – September 2, 2013

Check Out Your Local Consultants

I would like to start out by THANKING Everyone, who has asked to be a part of our monthly news letter (blog post). Every month we will try to have up all the great deals for the month for each of our consultants from around tow. We will try to have it up on the first but with not all companies giving a heads up

Kids Consignment Store

Since we are focusing on our town, and surrounding areas. I felt it was ok to share, I have found a great consignment store in Brentwood it is right off of Balfour. Tummies To Tots here is the exact address 3860 Balfour Rd, Suite A, Brentwood, CA. I totally recommend

Hello World and City Of Tracy,

We are starting this blog to talk about all the new things in Town. We are looking for people to write up events, reviews, and anything that you think the City Of Tracy would enjoy. If you are interested please let us know.. THIS IS NOT AN APROVED CITY BLOG. This is just started by the members of Tracy, who are tired of bad service, and not knowing what to do with the kids and families in town.

I hope that you will all take the time to share your thoughts and or things going on around town. If you have things you would like us to promote or talk about please just shoot us a note.

Computer Builder Program For Youth

Just wanted to let you know about a free program here in Tracy. It is theYouth Computer Builder program. Youth between the ages of 10-18 can learn how to build a computer. The class meets on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm at the Larch Comminity center and begins on June 17th.