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Emotions and new changes

Written on August 16th.

Wow. How the emotions came flooding in today. Leaving my home of 15 years. But I’m filled with an eternal peace that can only come from the Lord. I have been constantly reminded of how incredibly faithful our loving God is. Instead of being sad about moving I am choosing to be thankful for the blessing of being in one home for so long. Not everyone gets to experience such a blessing. I’ve grown, stumbled, and served in this place and I will always remember these moments. God is SOOO good and through change He will go before me and stay with me forever.

To all my friends (now family) from this place. You know who you are. ❤ Thank you, thank you, thank you! Each one of you has encouraged me, supported me, and loved me for so many years. You are a true blessing! As we move on to new places and adventures, all across the globe, I know God has a plan and He is moving us apart so we can grow to new limits and reach even more people where He leads us.

Though tears may come, I am thankful today for such a blessing as this.

Thank You Jesus!

❤ Mandie

 

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Goals? Resolutions? My One Word 2018

Hello friends! I feel that this year holds something special. This year I didn’t make any goals or resolutions. It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to find my word for 2018! My one word for 2017 was celebrate. Looking back at the year I would give myself a B. Lol! Now if you know me you are probably shocked I didn’t give myself an F. I tend to be hard on myself in every area of life. I give myself a B because I feel I made the most of this year. Maybe I wasn’t happy all the time and I had my share of rough roads and made plenty of mistakes. But that’s life, isn’t it?! And nobody’s perfect, so I stick to a solid B.

Now don’t get me wrong! Just because 2017 is over I am not just switching words and forgetting about my previous word! No, I am going to continue to work on celebrating the rest of my life! Now onto my new word for 2018!

God gave me my word before I even realized it and before I was even thinking about a new year! As I was praying about the new year and thanking God for bringing me through 2017 a word kept coming to my mind. Surrender. That is my word for this year. And God also gave me my verse for the year through my sweet friend S.

It’s 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; ‘But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.’

This year I want to let go and let God. I surrender my life. I don’t have a resolution, but I have a focus for the year: to surrender every day to the Lord. And this is my prayer for 2018.

Hey God, You already know what’s going to happen this year. You already know the good, the bad, and the ugly. And I know you will be by my side the whole way through. But God, you know how imperfect I am and how many times I fall astray from Your Words. Help me to fully let go and not hang on to my doubt, my fears, or the past. Help me to speak up and speak out. Give me the courage to share my faith with others, no matter the cost. Soften my heart and help me not to focus on myself but to focus on serving and loving others. I know it won’t be easy, so fill me with your love, your strength, your peace. All I want is You. Thank you for carrying me through 2017 and for pouring out your blessings in my life. And now I surrender my life to you. Everything I have is Yours! My friends, my voice, my life, it’s all yours! You can take all of it away and I’ll be okay, because I’ll still have You! I will surrender to you everyday! From now on I’m yours! Take my life and use it for Your glory alone!

Amen!

❤ Mandie

The Sunshine Blogger Award!

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Thank you Anne at A Country Girl’s Life for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Let’s jump right into this award!

Rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their blog.
2. Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate 11 new blogs to receive the award and write them 11 new questions.
4. List the rules and display the Sunshine Blogger Award logo in your post and/or on your blog.

Here are the 11 questions Anne posted for me to answer:

  1. What is your favorite novel? Twinepathy! By C. B. Cook, check out her blog here!
  2. What time era would you like to live in? Oh, that’s a tough one. Probably the 50’s because I’ve always loved poodle skirts!
  3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Other than Texas…probably Hawaii. Or if you want me to be more adventurous Australia. 🙂
  4. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? My favorite movie is I’m Not Ashamed. I would definitely recommend this movie if y’all have not seen it!
  5. What is your favorite season (winter, fall, summer, or spring)? Oh this one is hard too. I guess spring, but maybe summer…
  6. What’s your favorite pastime? Blogging, reading the Bible, singing, reading, hanging out with friends, singing, listening to music, organizing, singing… 😉
  7. If you could be any character on Star Wars, who would it be and why? Well, here’s a shocker for y’all…I’ve never watched Star Wars. Well the recent ones at least, still I don’t really know who anyone is or what they do!
  8. Who’s your favorite actor or actress, and what are your favorite films that he or she is in? Masey Mclain! She played Rachel Scott in I’m Not Ashamed, my favorite movie.
  9. Favorite type of automobile? I like Toyota Tacoma trucks, and I love the car I drive (the White Tiger!) a Toyota Carolla.
  10. Do you like old or new? I like both, it really depends on the specific item! I like old music such as hymns, and new music too. I like both old and new movies too!
  11. Favorite book of the Bible? This is another tough question! I have a few favorites. Psalms, James, Hebrews, and Romans to mention a few!

I nominate these eleven bloggers!

C.B. Cook at https://proverbs31teen.wordpress.com/

Dainty M. at https://daintym.com/

Etain at https://ahomeschoolinglife.wordpress.com/

myliron at https://myliron.blog/

Cat at https://twilightpaint.wordpress.com/

Rayliegh at https://acceleratethejesusmovement.wordpress.com/

Crystal at https://crystalsadventuresforchrist.wordpress.com/

Sarah at https://foreveraspiringwriter.wordpress.com/

Katie at https://katiescottagebooks.wordpress.com/

Grace at https://myblessingbygrace.com/blog/

Nat at https://myranger.wordpress.com/

Here are my questions for y’all!

  1. If you could have any name in the world what would it be?
  2. What is your favorite holiday and why?
  3. If you could meet a character from any fiction book, who would it be and why?
  4. If your pet (or pets) could talk for a day, what questions would you ask them?
  5. What is one thing that always makes you smile?
  6. Which of the seven dwarves are you most like? (Extra points if you name all seven without cheating!)
  7. What is your favorite day of the week?
  8. What is one food you strongly dislike?
  9. What is your favorite song?
  10. What is your favorite board game?
  11. What is your favorite number and why?

I hope y’all enjoy this award and these questions! I can’t wait to read all of y’all answers!

❤ Mandie

Why I like Danny Gokey

Hello lovely friends! I have a slightly different post today!

Y’all know I love music, and if you are new to my blog (WELCOME!) you will soon learn that music is my passion! Jamie Grace has always been my favorite singer, until the past few years. But don’t y’all worry, Jamie Grace is still a close second! Now another artist, Danny Gokey, has RISEN (let me know if you got the pun!) to the top, at least for now! You may think I like him for many different reasons, such as his voice, his looks, or the fact he was on American Idol. But you’d be wrong. It’s because of his music, plain and simple answer right? Wrong again. Let me explain!

The very first time I heard Danny Gokey on the radio, I immediately had to find out who he was and what song it was. I found the song (Hope in Front of Me) and then researched Danny Gokey. I read his story (and you can read it too, here) and I was very inspired and fell in love with his heart. Continuing on until now, I have seen him in concert a few times and he still inspires me. There has never been a time when I have not felt encouraged by his music.

He is one of many singers who have been an inspiration to me in my journey to use my voice for God. I pray that someday I will be able to just sit down and talk with him about music and using it for the glory of God. And be able to thank him for what an encouragement his music has been in my life personally. I also pray that I might have the opportunity to sing with him someday…I get chills just saying that! Anyway, these are the reasons I like Danny Gokey. Not because of how he sounds, or looks, or what his past was. No, its because of how his music has impacted me, encouraged me, and pushed me in my faith. And for his heart and passion for God.

I feel something when he sings. It feels like God is directly speaking to me through his music. And that is my prayer for me! That when I sing people won’t see me or hear me. I want people to hear God and be drawn closer to Him when I sing. Less of me, More of Christ!

Have you heard Danny Gokey’s songs? If so, which is your favorite song? Let me know in the comments!

❤ Mandie

Recognition Blogger Award!

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Thank you Sarah at Forever Aspiring Writer for nominating me for this award! Sorry it took me so long. 😦

The Rules:

~ Write a post to show your award.

~ Give a brief story of how your blog started.

~ Give two pieces of advise for new bloggers.

~ Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog.

~ Select 15 other blogs you want to give the award to.

How my blog started: Well there is not a very big story behind the start of my blog. My friend got her blog, and then my sister, and then I joined them because I thought it would be fun! And I am so glad that I did start blogging!

Advice for new bloggers: First of all, be yourself. Don’t try to copy what other people blog about, unless that is what you are passionate about.

Write about things that you love. I am not a poet and I know it! So why would I write poems (attempt I should say) and post them on my blog? I love music and encouraging others, so that is what I post the most.

Communicate with other bloggers. Blogging is a community. I think it is so important to talk to and communicate with the bloggers who follow you and who you follow! It shows that you are interested in them and fully support them.

My biggest tip is this one: don’t get upset if you don’t post regularly. I used to get really upset with myself because I didn’t post a lot. It can be really hard sometimes if you don’t have anything to post about. But don’t get upset, just move on. Try to sit down sometime and just brainstorm ideas for posts, so that when you haven’t posted in a while you will have some ideas to post about.

Here are the bloggers I nominate:

Savedbygrace2009

1Timothy412girl

A Barefoot Gal

Blog of all Lovely Things

Sonshine Seeker

A Farm Girl’s Life

Simply for One

Sapphire Life Writer

iChristian

katiescottagebooks

I just put a few nominees, but if you are reading this you are nominated! Love y’all! ❤

Mandie

 

I’m Back!

Hey y’all! I have missed y’all so much! I am sorry that I left with no explanation. I was struggling to finish all of my schoolwork and have gotten behind in the past two months. I hope that I will be able to keep on blogging and stay in touch with y’all! Thanks for all of the support, I wouldn’t be here without y’all! ❤

Mandie

P.S. I will be continuing the “You Are…” blog series by the end of the month. And have many new and exciting challenges for this next year!

Field of Flowers Nominees

So I’ve been gone over the weekend and found out that Em (from icedmocha34.wordpress.com) nominated ME for this award! I am so grateful! Not just for Em but for all of my amazing followers, you guys rock! Drum roll please! Here they are!

The rules for accepting the Field of Flowers Award are…
▪Thank the blogger who nominated you;
▪Place the award on your own blog;
▪Nominate 7 other bloggers and write a little something about why you would give these bloggers “A Field of Flowers”;
▪Let your nominees know that you nominated them.

1.Proverbs 31 teen

I didn’t nominate you just because you’re my sister, but because you are so inspiring! I love absolutely everything you post! You make your blog for teenagers like me that need a little inspiration each and every day, and you keep it fun and interesting! You truly show Jesus through your stories!

2. Iced Mocha 34

I absolutely love all of your stories even the ones that I probably forgot to read, I’m sure! I have been inspired by your blog and you many times, my Leeland loving friend! Keep on inspiring, and going to God for inspiration!

3. iChristian

I can not say how much I love your blog! It give me inspiration everyday! And I absolutely love your music videos page, because I love music, too! You are such an inspiration, you inspire me. So thank you so much, i Christian!

4. Pfensi Music Blog

Thank you so much for posting all of the wonderful music! I am a music lover and it helps me find new Christian music to inspire me.

5.Amanda Christine

Whenever we go out the people always shout….hey there’s Amanda! Just kidding! Everything you post, I can tell is God speaking through you. Love it all!

6.Yakadoo27

I love that you post tons of music! Take it from a music lover! Plus you post about Jamie Grace! I can tell you want to show Jesus through every post. Thanks!

7.linkdrawster

You are such a great drawer and I love that you are sharing it with all of us! Just keep drawing, just keep drawing…LOL!

Thanks to everyone of you!

Mandie

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Another story

So here is another story. It’s very short, and I wrote it a long time ago from a story starter, so the beginning is not mine. Hope you like it! 🙂 It’s called One of those days

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I could tell that it was one of those days. Nothing seemed to go right all day. I was mindlessly sitting at my desk when all of a sudden the classroom door swung open and there appeared a giant jellybean! Can you believe it a giant jellybean! Well, there I was looking up at the monster, I was really scared. Then it began to speak it said, “You come.” I came obediently (because I was afraid if I didn’t I’d be lunch.) Then, he said to follow so I followed. It ended up that the monster was trying to find the entrance. So I said, “The entrance is this way…Johnny.” He finished for me. “Oh, thank you.” He said. We kept on walking.

A little while later he stopped and asked where the nearest bus stop was and I answered, “Um, around the corner I think. Yeah, around the corner.” He just said okay and kept on walking.

I got so curious I asked, “Where are we going?”

“Your house, of course.” Was Johnny’s answer.

“My house? Why, my house is the other way!” I said.

“Well, then, why didn’t you tell me? He asked.

“Well I didn’t know that we were going to my house.” I answered. As we turned around.

I felt really weird walking down the street with a giant jellybean. I looked at my watch it was 3:30pm time to go home any way.

A few minutes later we had got to my house and I told Johnny to go up stairs and I’d go to the kitchen and get a snack for us I made myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and Johnny a just jelly sandwich and I got some chips for me (because he didn’t want any) and went up the stairs and into my room. Johnny was looking around in amazement I guess he had never seen some thing so awesome before.

“Do you like my room?” I asked.

“Yes. I have never seen anything like it before!” Johnny said as I handed him his sandwich.

“Andy what are you doing? And who is he?” His mother said as she entered the room.

“He is my friend Johnny and we are eating the snack that I made for us.” I answered.

“Well, he has got to go. So nice meeting you Johnny but I think it’s time for you to leave. See you another day. Bye.”