Mustard Seeds

This morning at my mom's church they played this song. Definitely enjoyed it! In God, Emily

This is another great song!  I love being able to sing praises to my Savior! In God, Emily

This song is a beautiful way to praise our Savior! In God, Emily

So this morning when I prayed for more faith, I meant it, but I didn't see how God could work that in me today. Then tonight happened. At the dorms, we had a meeting about next year's rooming situation. I have decided that it is not a good idea for me to room with my current roommate. Then her and my suitemate made plans to get two rooms together next year. So I told myself that I would trust God in these plans. Then I went and made plans with another girl to be her suitemate next year. After the meeting tonight, I'm not sure that is going to work out... So after getting really upset after the meeting and God sending people to help me calm down, I got back to my room and was thinking about it. God is using this situation to deepen my faith in Him because, in all reality, I have no control over who I am placed with next year. So I can just trust God and pray that He will send me someone that I will be "compatible" with, someone I will be able to lift up, an...

Yesterday my dad and I went to Lowes and bought 20 Cleveland's Best Trees. I'm not sure if that is the whole name, but it's at least part of it. Supposedly they have the look of Bradford Pears, but are a little bit stronger. This afternoon we started planting them. :) We dug five and a half holes and planted five trees. (The half a hole came into play when I mis-measured.) Riding Dad's new "tractor" Our puppy dogs cheering us on. I could NOT get the first chunk of grass out... It must have been one tough root. First tree complete! Dad's instructing me on how to dig a hole "properly". Tree number 2! Guess we'll have to finish this up later. :) Only 15 more to go! I'm gonna have some real muscles after this project is finished! Thanks for reading! In God, Emily

So this morning I received some unexpected news about next year. And through it all, I want my faith in God to grow. I want to rely on Him, because man's plans are nothing compared to God's plans. I cannot wait to see what God is going to do through this situation, especially to draw me closer to Him. Thank You Lord, for Your everlasting faithfulness. "For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) Thanks for reading. In God, Emily

This past Saturday my mom and I took a trip down part of the Cherhola Parkway. To get there, we had to drive through Tellico, a town hit during the tornadoes the previous Friday. To see all of that damage was heartbreaking. For the first time, I saw that kind of damage first hand. I saw houses and garages shifted off their foundations. I saw an entire KOA campground full of cabins leveled. Trees were uprooted. Roofs had huge holes in them. The damage was devastating, but to God be the glory that no one was killed in these major storms. The power of Mother Nature is strong, but the power of God Almighty is even stronger.  Back to the trip to the Cherhola Parkway, here are some pictures of God's beauty.  Sorry the above one is sideways. I don't know how to change that. This one is my attempt at a mirror picture... Thanks for reading. In God, Emily

This song means so much at the point of my life that I am at right now. Thanks for listening! In God, Emily

These are some pictures from my new front porch. Just a little of God's beauty. Above is a little pond that is across the road. Our neighbor's trees and the beautiful sunshine. Closer picture of the trees. I can't wait to see what these look like in the spring, summer, and fall. :) Thanks for reading. In God, Emily

We sang this song at my mom's church this past Sunday and it surely does speak the truth! I hope you enjoy! Thanks for reading/listening! In God, Emily

Philippians 4:13. It's a fairly common verse. Many people quote it or use it when they feel like they cannot handle everything that is going on in their lives. The past couple of days, this verse has come to me many times. At Crossover, reading Kisses from Katie , and even on a fellow blogger's page ( Farm Faith Family ). Last night, as I was getting ready for bed, I opened my bible to the passage that this verse is part of.  It reads: 10  I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length  you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.   11  Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be  content.   12  I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and  hunger, abundance and  need.   13  I can do all things  through him who strengthen...