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Name: Becky
Country: United States
State: Michigan
Birthday: 3/1/1981
Gender: Female
Interests: Life in general
Expertise: Kids, kids, kids, my life revolves around kids (and I don't even have any of my own...)
Occupation: Education/training
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AIM:  mcbecaboo
Member Since:
2/21/2004
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| I have had a few
conversations lately that have left me with the feeling that I didn't
say all I should have. These conversations involved the topic of
salvation. Twice within the past week I have made a comment to
Christian friends of mine about going to heaven, and both times I was
left a bit unsettled when their reply was, "Well we don't know that for
sure." God has really been working in my heart this year and has been
teaching me so much, and I feel he is leading me to share this.
As
Christians, we can be SURE of our salvation. In the Bible, God makes
many promises to his people and God keeps his promises. God cannot
lie. Psalm 145:13 is proof of this when it says"The LORD is faithful
to all his promises." One of these promises he makes us in Romans 10:13
is that "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." and
earlier in verse 9 Paul says "If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is
Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you
will be saved." I have been studying the book of Romans, and I have
been taught so much about God's promises. I have become to realize
that nothing I do is enough for God, and that I could never earn my way
to heaven. But I don't have to! It's not our works that save us, and
it is so difficult for us to get that into our heads. It is by God's
grace that we have been saved, through faith. And we can't even boast
in our faith, because even that is a gift from God. (It is by GRACE
that you have been saved, through FAITH- and this NOT FROM YOURSELVES,
it is the GIFT OF GOD-not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9)
We
believe only because he calls us to believe. None of this is about us
or because of us! I am so dependent on God for everything, I can do
nothing without him! I am so thankful that he has called me, and that
he has given me his grace. I know that I am going to be with him for
eternity, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither
angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38)
I
pray that God will use this to speak to your heart and give you the
same assurance that I have found in Him. If you have called on the
name of Christ Jesus, and have confessed him as Lord over your life,
you will not be condemned. "Therefore, there is now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1) Now I know this has
been a longer post than I had intended, but there is one more thing I
feel I should say. Although it is not works that save us, this does
not mean that we should continue in our sinful ways. Yes, we will
still sin, we are human, but we should strive to serve him in our
lives. God calls us to "offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy
and pleasing to God"(Romans 12:1). I could go on, but I will stop
now. I encourage you to study the book of Romans, God will reveal
himself to you if you truely seek him and study his word. Thank you
for taking the time to read these words. May God bless and keep you!
Peace and Love,
Becky | | |
| Highlight of my summer! Nadia Marie Phillips was born at 12:01a.m. on July 19, 2006. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 20 1/4 inches long. She has lots of black hair. Baby, Mom and Dad and big brother Jaden are all doing fine. Daddy couldn't be any prouder! And we all think she is just beautiful! Thanks for all your prayers. I have added some photos to this site. Take a look! | | |
| I know it has been months, but I have wonderful news! This afternoon I will be taking a trip up to the hospital to welcome my new niece into the world. My sister just called and told me that she will be induced at 4:30 this afternoon! Nadia Marie Phillips is on her way into the world. I will post later to tell you all about it. Pray for a safe delivery for mommy and baby. | | |
| Let me just say this: Stress! This past weekend I went to Winterfest in Gatlinburg as a chaperone. It was a great weekend and very uplifting. Unforunately on the ride home I found out that my grandma was in a coma and not doing well at all. A few hours later I recieved a call from my mom saying that she had passed away. This is my dad's step mom who lives in South Bend. We weren't very close and I didn't see her very much, but it still hurts. I'm especially hurting for my grandpa who has spent all of his time caring for her while she has been sick. He doted on her and now he's alone. We would appreciate your prayers for our family, especially for Grandpa.
SO here comes in the stress part. I know you aren't going to read all of it, but I need to vent anyway. When I got home from Gatlinburg, I was expecting to have Monday off to recouperate, but instead I had to watch my nephew all day. I love my nephew, and we had a blast, but it wasn't very relaxing. Then it was back to work today and we have this big Black History exhibit going on tomorrow, so I had to grade students projects for that. Also our Progress Reports are due Friday. I spent today and all evening finishing up grades so I could get an accurate record of my students' progress. I thought I would have tomorrow evening to finish them up, but it turns out I am leaving right after work tomorrow to pick up Jenny and head out to South Bend for the memorial service. I will have to miss our Black History Exhibit. I also have to plan for a sub on Thursday (which is a big hassle) and figure out when I can finish my progress reports to turn in when I return Friday. I just got back from a trip, and now I have to pack again. I feel bad for feeling stressed out and frustrated about this, but it just isn't a very good time. I don't feel recovered from my weekend, and now I have another overnight trip which will be physically and emotionally draining.
Ok. I think I'm done venting now. I just need some prayers for peace and strength and good time management the next few days. Thanks. | | |
| I just thought I'd let you all know that my sister is GETTING MARRIED!!! In 3 weeks my sister Jenny will become Mrs. Barnell Phillips. I am very excited for her! Today we went shopping for her dress and we found one that was just perfect. Chrissy and I are standing up as her maids of honor and we also found dresses that compliment hers very nicely. Yes, you read that right. The wedding is in three weeks and we just got the dresses today. But since they just picked the date yesterday, I'd say we are doing pretty well. It will be a small ceremony with the extended family and a cake and punch reception afterward. It's a long story and if you really want to hear it, then you will have to ask. I just wanted to share my happiness with all of you readers. Pray that God will bless Jenny, Barnell, and Jaden with this marriage, and pray that everything comes together smoothly. So far God has really had his hand in this and so many things have fallen perfectly into place. Praise God! | | |
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