Erika-In-Progress

Just checking in….

aroyaljourney — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:54:12 +0000

I haven’t posted in awhile. Busy doing other things I guess. I had a nice time yesterday with some friends at a pottery painting studio. I painted a pineapple on a plate to put on my front porch. I can’t wait to see the finished product. Maybe I’ll post a pic of it when get it next week.

FIRE camp 2006

aroyaljourney — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:57:40 +0000

I’m so excited for this camp. I attended last year, quite last minute too, and it was so much fun. It is a family camp for homeschooling families. This will be the 3rd year and the “ownership” of it has been passed on to a good friend of mine, who is also the leader of the very first homeschool group I ever joined which is Homeschool Blessings (listed in my collection of links on the sidebar). I was so blessed to be able to attend a planning meeting for FIRE and other HSB events at her house yesterday. I am looking forward to stepping further out into ministry as a Christian homeschooling mother, as I try to assist her in this major undertaking. I do not yet know what God has planned for me in the future but I know this is one stepping stone down that path. The link for information on this camp is below and I am going to add it to my sidebar as well.

http://www.inspirationstationseminars.com/firecamp/

Sunday: God’s Reality, Survivor

aroyaljourney — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:17:04 +0000

2 Cor. 11:24-26, Matt.5:45

1. Expect Adversity (John 16:33, Acts 14:22, 1 Peter 4:12)
Now that I am a child of God, I should expect to be a target of the devil. He feels that I’m a threat to him.. Well, he better feel that way because I am out to get him!

2. God Uses Adversity (James 1:2-4)
God does not cause problems for me. I can do that well enough on my own. But He will use them too build my character, develop perseverance and to cause me to mature.

3. Recognize the Good That Can Come From Adversity (Romans 8:28)
* They can draw us close to God. (Psalm 27:5-6)
* They are an opportunity for others to see and glorify God
* They prove our faith genuine. (1 Peter 1:7)

4. Persevere During Adversity (2 Cor. 4:16-18, Rom 8:18)

5. Believe God will Bless and Reward Despite Adversity. (James 1:12, Hebrews 12:2)
Adversity can cause even greater blessing to come my way.

song, Postcards by Cindy Morgan

aroyaljourney — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 01:01:55 +0000

Jesusfreakhideout.com: Cindy Morgan, "Postcards" Review
"I've searched and I've traveled / My life's been unraveled / I don't know where this will lead… I'll send you a postcard / From my journey to me."

These lyrics sum up my theme for this whole blog I'm working on. I heard the song on the radio the other day and thought it was kind of neat.

Still Progressing….

aroyaljourney — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:52:56 +0000

We are moving along…. Our communication is still a bit of a chore for us to do, but we haven't abandoned it. The enemy hasn't turned his back on us though. Today I was frought with depressing thoughts and my husband said he felt a heaviness last night. We've made a committment to spend time in prayer together daily. Duh! It won't be easy to get through this, but I am determined to be victorious in my life and marriage. All through Christ who strengthens me.

It’s a Good Day….

aroyaljourney — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 18:57:28 +0000

My husband is meeting with a man from our church this evening who also has a battle against porn addiction. It is such a relief to know that Anthony will be connecting with another Christian man. We’ve lived here in SE Michigan for over 3 years now and this is long overdue. His work schedule at the airport doesn’t allow for much time spent in small groups or attending church, unfortunately. This man, that he was referred to by a deacon and dear friend at our church, also has unusual, middle-of-the-week days off. This is truly a match made by God!

As for me, I’m not being left behind in the healing either. I’ve been emailing a good friend the last couple days and I shared with her my struggles and learned that I’m not the only one who has been here. She and her husband (both Christians) have also gone through this. I am determined to help bring this subject to the LIGHT! There is no reason that this should be such a problem among Christians if we would all just deal with it biblically and with courage. No more hiding or shame. The enemy cannot control me with this and I will not allow him to do this to others either.

Protected: Regrets, that lead to Hope?

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Protected: The Evils of Porn

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My Boy is Coming Home Today!

aroyaljourney — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:49:12 +0000

My 5 yo son, Josiah, has been away from home visiting my parents in the U.P. for over a week now and I miss him terribly. This trip has been a trying time for him, but the Lord is going to use for making him a stronger person. I'm putting my faith in that. His most recent problem along the way is that his new cousin (my sister-in-law's son) bit him on the hand this morning. It certainly takes a piece of my heart when I'm on the phone listening to my boy cry, and I can only talk him through it. He wants to have chicken cordon bleu for his first dinner back so I'll have to go find that today or tomorrow.

Protected: For My Eyes Only (my space to vent on controversial topics)

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