adventures as His chosen people

sometimes we all just need a little reminder...

that He chose us.

that we are HIS.

that He calls us out of the darkness

and when we respond, we walk with Him in truth & light.

He speaks all of these things to us in

1 peter 2:9

what a great counter to the negative thoughts that can eat through us so quickly. 
the ones that say we don't belong.
we don't deserve. 
we are condemned & hopeless.


because they are all lies!
our lives were created with purpose & destiny.
we are blessed beyond measure with no other reason
than we are His.
and that is reason enough to declare His praises!!

i've always loved this verse. and i often times couldn't recall it correctly.

and then my amazingly talented husband wrote {& recorded} this song. 


go on now...click it & listen!

 chosen people by matt ruckel

now you all can join with me as it gets stuck in your head.... and hopefully your heart as well!

you're welcome!!

A few people I'm thankful for :: day 3

{nana roo} & her special birthday...ok so I meant to add that to yesterday's post. as I was typing realized the notes I had been keeping had been deleted by a certain 2 yr old who can't keep his hands off my phone.

{nana roo} & {papa steve}
photo by: tom graham

to know that a dear friend is back home in the states (she & family have been in in thailand for 1.5 yrs) and recovering from jetlag. happy heart!

{tess} with a brand new {gabe}

Listening to Christmas music while cleaning. Love the nostalgia & joy it brings. Especially when listening to this...



Remember my friend {abbie}, this is her big brudda, Matt Wertz. I spent many a Christmas seasons in their cozy house. *sigh* and yes, I'm suddenly filled with childhood nostalgia again...see its just that good! he's working hard at pursuing his dream, so show him some support. GO GET IT!

Which also makes me thankful for Abbie & all these years when laughed & cried through life together. Gah! If only texas weren't so far away!! Kiss that sweet niño for me.

{abbie} & her son {wes-a-wee}, {bethany} &
me and my boys

New books to read at bedtime. Nothing like the rhythmic sound of a new book to slow down the pace before bed.

gift cards that had been put away & forgotten about to help buy a few groceries while money was low. major blessing!!

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