Barnes family: Getting crafty

The turkey speaks for itself. Fun, cute, and I will always have a memory of how big Keenas hands and feet were during Thanksgiving 2008. This is one of those things I'd like to make a tradition. Making a turkey with the kids. I've decided most of my dector for the holidays will come from kids crafts. Some times I get in that spirit of wanting to get fall decor or more Christmas decor, then I come to my senses and realize whatever I buy will most likly end up in a garage sale some day and I really do not need it. If that is not enough of a reason, I just am not a nick-nack kind of person. I hate, yes hate clutter. I don't even like my attic to take up space. In fact I just went up there not too long ago to organize it. Ham doesn't get it..ha ha. It drives me nuts knowing I have tons of baby stuff, not being used and taking up space up there. However, I want to keep it for our 3rd child.(No I am not pregnant.)

Ok, back to what I was saying- all of my holiday decor excluding my nativity set(one of the best things I have ever bought) will be my kids crafts. Just another way to instill family tradition and spend time together.

Relationship, not "religion"

I feel sometime that "religion" is killing people. In 2nd Corinthians 3:6, Paul said, "The code [of the Law] kills, but the [Holy] Spirit makes alive."

There are so many precious people who seek a relationship with God, and the religious community continues to tell them they need to "do" something else in order to be acceptable to Him (Jesus).

Do not be offended by my use of the word "religion." I realize that it has been popular, spiritual-sounding word for centuries. I am only trying to present a clear difference between an impersonal set of rules and regulations and a personal relationship with the living God.

Jesus talked of His personal relationship with the Father, and the religious leaders of His day persecuted Him. I am amazed when I encounter certain people who are opposed to hearing others talk about God in a personal way or about feeling empowered by God. Obviously, Satan hates a personal relationship with God and the power it makes available in the life of a believer.

In certain religious circles, if you and I were to talk about God as though we know Him, we would be judged and criticized. People would ask, "Who do you think you are?" Religion wants us to picture God as being far away-- somewhere up in the sky--not approachable by anyone except the "elite" of the church. And, furthermore, they want us to believe that He can be reached only through rule keeping and good behavior.

This "religious spirit" was alive in Jesus' day, and He died to put an end to it and bring people into a personal relationship with Himself, the Father, and the Holy Spirit. That same religious spirit still torments people to this day if they do not know the truth.

The Law was given in order to show people their need for a Savior. We try to keep it until we realize that we absolutely cannot, and then hopefully we humble ourselves and ask God to help us, which He did in the person of Jesus Christ. As you walk with God, remember to keep your relationship with Him at the center and to keep "religion" far from you.
- Joyce Meyer

Thank you God, for loving me so much that you gave up Your only Son so that if I believe in Him, I will not perish, but I will have everlasting life. I know that You did not send Your Son to condemn me, but that I might find salvation through him.

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