Jeremy singing the chorus of "Gods Not Dead"

Sorry the quality is not great It was taken on my phone

Time Flies!!!

Yesterday Jeremy and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. We had a awesome day. For lunch a friend made my favorite dish Pollo Loco and brought right to our house. How sweet was that?? Its so great to know you are loved by others who havent known you very long and that they see and really appreciate the work We do. Then at 4 we went to the movies. I had forgotten what a movie theater looked like on the inside. (and I will forget again movies are SO expensive) Anyway We watched The Three Stoogies. So We had alot of laughs. Praise The Lord that We actually found a good clean movie on They are so few and far between these days. Then when the movie was over We actually agreed to eat at Ihop. My vote was for KFC. But Jeremy said everyone would laugh if He took me there for our anniversary. The truth is im a simple woman and I dont get into all those crazy things. We dont get to go out to eat alot So I wanted KFC let people laugh but Ihop was good too. I had been telling Jeremy that We need a good picture of us We havent had one took in awhile, but everytime I think of it no ones around to take it. Well Duh my camera has a timer. Ive had that crazy thing how long and never thought of that. Anyway We had a wonderful anniversary and Have a good new family picture.

I am who HE says I am

I have been feeling much better the past few days. I actually got to go to the bible study The ladies from Georgia came to put on for us. I am so glad because I feel I was really meant to hear our lesson. I learned that I am not who other think I am. I am not who the enemy (the devil) tells me I am. I am not who I tell myself I am. So often We get caught up in all these things. The biggest thing for me was I AM NOT MY PAST!!! Praise the LORD don't We all need to hear that. Once We have asked forgiveness for our sins and God has forgiven us its time to stop carrying around the guilt of those past mistakes. I struggle with this daily but alot of it is because the devil uses our past to make us feel unworthy. Another thing that hit home for me is I am not my education. Over the past years I have had to listen to so many other peoples opinions about me not going to college. My highest level of education does not define me. The last one is My identity is not based on my family. To often We judge others because of what theyre family members have done or are doing. This is also wrong. We are not who our families are.I am who God made me to be. I wanna live my life to follow his will for me. I have already discovered that in my case this meant leaving comfortable. It meant leaving all I knew and moving 2400 miles away from all my family and friends. I know im not in foreign missions But never underestimate what God can do. He just may be preparing us to leave a lot more comfort than We ever imagined.  I can hold my head high and do what God has called me to do and not worry about who my family is,  If I went to college, or anything about my past Because I AM who God The Father says I am.

Acute Bronchitis:(

Acute Bronchitis:(   I started feeling sick last wednesday  but you know had to keep on keeping on By friday I flat out had a cold and was coughing I practiced with the praise team and was determined to sing sunday (for easter) We had been practicing for it for over a month. Anyway on saturday I was a little worse but still was planning on singing. On sunday i was a little worse than saturday so decided to sing the first 2 songs but sit out the last one (it was Gods not Dead by the newsboys Its very upbeat and i knew i couldnt handle it) But then after sunday school i was WAY WORSE so no singing for me (Jeremy did great tho :)) anyway so monday We had to go check prices for drum sets (for the church) anyway I sit in the car alot and tried to take it easy (during all these days im taking nyquil daytime and nighttime) anyway monday got me some delsyum Its suppose to be great for coughs and at this point it constantly felt like when you are drinking a drink and it goes down the wrong pipe. I was constantly coughing or feeling the need to. My head was hurting not sure from just coughing or like sinus pressure (doctor later said hes sure its from both) But it seems a light had come at the end of the tunnel i took the delsyum and it seemed to help I felt alot better and it was so warm monday night We even went for a walk. Then tuesday morning I felt horrible I just laid on the cough and as the day went on i felt worse and worse and then i decided i was gonna see if jeremy would take me to the walk in clinic first thing wednesday morning ( jeremy was fishing with lee) when he got home i asked him and he said get in the car were going now. No need to argue not that I had the energy anyway. We have a walk in clinic in our walmart so we went there but surprise it had close (not for the day either like literally its gone)anyway we went to another walk in clinic down the road and thats where we got the verdict BOOO :(

New Again Brad Paisley & Sara Evans Music Video

Praise Report

Praise The LORD!!!!!!!! Sorry just had to get that out. This is My Mamaw just hours after having  Balloon surgery on her heart (valve). Im not to sharp on my medical terms but anyway My family and I would like to thank everyone for the prayers As you can see they have her up and walking And are talking about possibly letting her go home tomorrow. Please continue to pray since its a 6 hour drive home it will be rough on her but I know she will be in better spirits once she gets home. She wrote me a letter one day last week telling me that if the unexpected happened not to worry because She would be in Heaven. As I sat and read that letter and of course cried like a baby I thought of how much I personally and my family have worried over the past few months as we waited to hear when the Doctor would schedule the surgery, And although after reading the letter I still worried I did have some peace. My heart goes out to families who dont have that peace. See thats why Im over 2400 miles away from my family because my husband and I desperately want to help others have that peace. Peace that only comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. I am so thankful things went well today but im even more thankful that If they hadnt My Mamaw would be standing with Jesus right now.

This is a beautiful song It gave me chills Its called "If He Calls you" Please listen to it.

Houston We have a drummer :)

  Well the last few months all Jeremy can talk about is I wish we had drums It would be great to have drums lol. Of course We have been praying for The music ministry at Canyon Baptist Church to grow not just for drums. So last Sunday Jeremy felt led to make a announcement. He told the church that We know there is talent here at Canyon Baptist Church and We are praying and wanting a worship team (since we have been here its just been Me and Jeremy) We learn more and grow more with a team and We have been praying about this for along time. Jeremy told everyone to pray and do what God would have them to do. Well We now have two ladies interested in singing, and Joy working on learning how to play chords on the piano. Last but certainly not least We had drums for the first time Sunday night. Yes you heard me right!!! DRUMS God gave us drums (and of course a drummer hehe) I wont give names but I will say a new family has recently moved into our community and the boy just happens to have a passion for playing drums. We are so thankful!!! Who Says God doesn't answer prayers!!!


Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from…the Father.”    James 1:17

A good meaningful Name

   Well I have always said something thats very important especially when your working in ministry is consistancy. Of course im the worlds worst! When I first decided I wanted to start a blog It was all for fun. Partly because my mom doesnt have a facebook and its a way for her to get to read and keep up with our ministry (not like I dont tell her every last detail on the phone but anyway) So I didnt put much thought at all into the name. I actually have even changed it a couple times throughout my blogging days. But over the last few months I have felt lead to blog for Gods purpose and His Glory. I wanna tell our story and my hope and prayer is that my story will touch someone along the way. So one thing I decided I had to do was keep it simple No more over the top backgrounds and layouts I Even had some music on it at one time. You will notice its gone now. Then I knew my last thing was to be consistant I needed a good meaningful name to come and never leave again no more changing. Wow thats hard I thought and thought and got no where and  finally just tonight I said God please show me what name you want me to pick for my blog. Gods timing is funny sometimes!! I had just laid back in a hot bubble bath When I literally said out loud His Purpose, His Glory. And there we have it. I want to live my life for His purpose and His glory and I want my blog to be a light to a lost and dying world. Somedays I feel silly for thinking I would ever reach anyone this way, but if God says to write I write and who can argue with the King of Kings. I certainly cannot and will not!  So anyway Just wanted to let everyone know even though I started blogging back in august I am still very much a work in progress but at least I have a good meaningful name now.

Hopping off my pedastle

     Were Back!!!! Getting to go home and see family was awesome, and We are so thankful that We got to. We are also very happy because going home truly showed us that We are exactly where we need to be (in Montana). I love the work We do and it is rewarding although most of the time it feels like it takes way more than it gives. If just one person is saved by us coming to Montana that makes it all worth it. Some people get so caught up in numbers that they can make themselves crazy over them and all they see is numbers. I must say at times i'm guilty of this too, but God said where two or more are gathered He'll be there too.
  We had the privledge to speak at four churches while we were home. We are so thankful for there willingness to listen to our story and how they can help if they feel led. Although We love what We do and get a since of fullfillment by being the worship leaders at Canyon Baptist Church. It was wonderful to be able to sit back at each church and just praise God while someone else did all the work. haha But really we truly enjoyed getting to have a break and worship God Who is SO worthy of our praise.
   Sunday morning Lee spoke about The virtuous women. It really hit home for me especially when he read the verse about Her being delightful. I dont know about everyone else but my attitude most days is far from delightful. I dont feel that i'm  a terrible person or a awful wife. But I could definitely improve, and thats what I want. I just wanna be better A better worker, a better friend, a better wife, a better daughter, a better christian, and a all around better woman. I wanna strife to have a delightful attitude. As Christians I hope we all have some of these same goals. It wont be easy but as you go throughout your week try to remember to have a delightful attitude. Even when you have a rude customer, or your husband tracks mud through the living room Just smile and say thank you Lord for my job that provides for my family and Thank you Lord that I dont have to be lonely because you have blessed me with a husband.  We sometimes get so caught up in our day to day things that We forget how truly blessed we are. So next time you pray instead of asking God for things First Thank him for all he's already given you. I am very guilty of this as well. One thing I feel like alot of people wanna do is put Jeremy and I up on a pedastle. Yes We followed God without ever being to Montana or knowing how We would buy groceries But this is what God asked us to do and We do not need to be praised for that. We should all do what God ask of us. This has been on my heart lately So I just wanna get it out there. We are not higher up than anyone We are STILL sinners SAVED by grace!!! God deserves ALL the praise.
  I also wanna thank everyone who reads my blogs. I know there sometimes few and far between and other times it seems like theres a new one everyday but As christians We all have a story and We need to share it. So I urge everyone you dont have to be a good speaker or a good writer Just if you feel led to ever say anything or do anything for God Dont let any of these silly obstacles  stand in your way. God will bless you for doing what He ask of you. No matter how big or small it may seem.

No matter How Small

 Where did the month go??!!!?!  As our visit comes to a end We are feeled with many emotions. But the strongest one is the longing to be back in Montana doing God's Work. We cannot wait to get back and hit the ground running. This trip has more than confirmed that we are right where we need to be (in Montana). It has been one crazy month!!!  Getting pulled one direction and then the other the whole time is so tiring but We are so thankful to have so many people who love us and wanna see us. I never thought this visit would consist of sitting at the hospital with Papaw and staying home with Him while Mamaw went to Duke For her consultation. But God knew and that is why He helped me come to the decision to stay with them while I was in TN long before we ever came. Being on the mission field you sometimes miss alot. Just like Mamaw will be having surgery in a few weeks and I will not be here. But I am so thankful for being here this time and doing my part in helping take care of them. You cannot beat yourself up or get down in the dumps about missing thing That you would have normally been right there for Like My Cousin Daniel who will graduate High School in May Because I am gone for a purpose and a very important purpose. I am playing a part in changing lives. And although sometimes I feel like all I play is a small part with the little things I do I realize that every job is important and worthwhile no matter how small.

A Quick Update!!!!!

Sorry Its been so long guys. I have been having an amazing time visiting with my family. My first time flying was not a bad experience at all. Its so nice to get home the same day and not a few days later.  Everything has not went as planned though because sunday night the 19th My papaw got very sick and had to be taken to the emergency room and was admitted to the hospital. I stayed there with him during the days and He was released wednesday So now I am helping stay with him at home. He is feeling lots better and I truly appreciate all the prayers. My Mamaw has to go to Duke Hospital in North Carolina on monday the 27th and now that all this is happening Papaw is staying home So I will be staying with him. So as you can see things have been crazy but I wouldnt trade it for anything because sitting on the other end of a phone line is tough and I am so happy God knew all this in advanced and worked it out to where I was here :) We serve a awesome God and even in unhappy situations such as this I can see how He has worked things out for the better! Also while im giving a quick update I would like to tell everyone not to panic when you cant find me on facebook. I am deactivated for now. So much negativity and drama I just needed to seperate myself from it. If you wanna  get in touch with me call or text and if you dont have my number shoot me a email stephaniehmalone@gmail.com and ill send it to you. Just wanted to give everyone a quick update Were doing great though and cant wait to get back to Montana and get back to work :)

Not giving up Just putting things on hold

Just realized I have some old post on here about how I desperately wanted to start a family and some of my struggle but I never explained how that just went away. Well it didnt just go away I have dreamed about being a mother all my life and I cannot wait for the day when I hold my own baby. But I was being selfish See all the while I was getting upset with God for not giving me a child God was trying to give me 70 but I wasnt listening. I know your saying 70 huh are you crazy. What I mean is all that time God was trying to tell me He wanted me in montana. On wednesday nights we have a childrens ministry called Beyond Borders for Christ ( check out my post to get all the details about it)  A couple weeks ago We had 95 and 70 of those were children!! Thats the 70 God was trying to give me No there not mine and I dont get to bring them home or see them everyday but every wednesday I get to love them and feed them a meal and watch them smile and hear them laugh. My former pastor Derek (McCosh) once told me to pour myself into the children God has placed around me. I do that every wednesday. Some of these kids arent loved or took care of but on wednesday nights even if only for a little while I try to make each one feel special even if its just be placing a cup of water in front of them and talking to them for a few minutes. God has never asked me to give up my dream of becoming a mom he has just showed me that right now he has other plans for my life and I am honored that He is using me and feel so blessed for my 70 children.

Facebook

Well I said I wasnt getting a facebook but in 2009 I did and of course loved it!!!! But today I sit here with the huge question is it really a good thing for me to have?!!? Here are a list of my pros and cons rolling around in my head.
pros
- Two days ago I had a prayer request and within 5 minutes had 8 people (who didnt even know the person they were praying for) praying.

- Helps me to get prayer request and keep up with how the person is recovering

- Helps you keep in touch with family back home


Cons
- has been known to send out dirty videos and pictures from your name without your knowledge

- People often pick fights and post hurtful things about others

- It often seems like just a bunch of people gossiping and just a bunch of nosy people

- Alot of miss communication and incorrect information

- Alot of pictures and things get posted that should never ever be posted

I feel like if im doing the right things and trying to share Jesus and my testimony as much as possible im doing good, But I often wonder if God even wants us on a site like that with so much bad going on all around us. I once saw a picture posted of someone who had gotten arrested (in handcuffs and everything) and the picture had many comments about how justice was served and so happy hes off the streets. Hope hes in for along time. I did not know this person and I have no idea what they did but I do know We  all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God -Romans 3:23 And I also know thats someones son and im sure that momma is broken hearted enough and doesnt need more threw up in her face. Just today I saw a picture of a car crash (a bad one) someone had seen as they were driving home from work and felt the need to take a picture and post on facebook. They had lots of comments and said they heard someone died in the wreck. My heart broke because there is a family somewhere whose hearts are breaking too and I hope and pray they never have to see the picture floating around facebook. Life is full of things that can be used for good and can be used for bad As Christians we must use everything we can to share the gospel and facebook is no different. My concern and prayer is that while we are on there trying to do good We are not sucked into the bad because so many times thats the way it happens instead of the other way around.

Mission Of Joy

 What is Mission Of Joy??
Mission of Joy :The Mission of Jesus, for Others, and Yourself.
Mission of Joy is a 501-C3 nonprofit mission agency.  
The mission is to tell the world about Jesus Christ through teaching God's word, his love, and acts of service.

Jeremy and I are proud to be working under Mission of Joy.

My Testimony

      I was born and raised in Athens, Tn. The bible belt. I was very fortunate to be born there and to have 2 loving christian parents. I was raised in Clear Springs Baptist Church. A place where I felt I could be me. Where everyone was family (quite a few really are my family).  On  March 25, 1999 when I was 10 I accepted Christ as my Savior. We were having revival that week and it was Thursday night. The man preaching that particular night was Earl Graves. Before he started he asked someone to lead page 14 in the baptist hymnal "I'll Meet you in the Morning" and He said turn to the person sitting next to you and let them know if  you'll be meeting them in Heaven someday. I was sitting with my Mamaw Harmon as the music started and everyone began to sing She turned to me and said Stephanie have you thought about being saved? My heart started pounding as I shook my head yes and then she said do you wanna be saved today? I shook my head yes again. She went up to the alter with me and Ralph Swafford prayed with us. My mom and Dad came up to the alter too and my momma cried and cried. My Daddy normally sat in the back but when We got up from the alter him and momma hugged me and we all sat together on the row momma and me always sat on. That night as I lay in bed I felt relief and peace like I had never known, and I thought to myself if I die im going to Heaven something I couldnt say even the night before.
       My preacher Dink Harris explained to me that the next step was baptism. I understood but I wasnt ready. I am terribly afraid of water especially the thought of going under. Everytime I turned around someone was asking when you gonna get baptised thats the next step you know. I put it off and off until i was 14 I made my way up to that alter one sunday morning I was presented as a canadiate for baptism and of course I was accepted.  I remember crying the hardest I had ever cried in my life not because I was scared but because after 4 years of telling God not now someday I was finally surrendering and again I felt that same peace. I was baptized on January 26, 2003.
 Like many I strayed from God alot through out my teen years and I did many things that im very ashamed of. I was not a good person and I can never take that back. When I was 19 I hit rock bottom and fell to my knees one night in mine and Jeremys apartment I was a newlywed this should have been the happiest time of my life but i was struggling with depression and too ashamed to tell anyone that night in our apartment God had finally got a hold of me and He was wearing me out. That night on my knees I got my happiness back and from that point on no more depression. I also got forgiven because My God is faithful and just to forgive my slat was wiped clean that night.
 When I was 21 Jeremy and I went to Oak Grove Baptist Church. A church in my hometown just down the road from Clear Springs Baptist Church. Jeremy had went there as a teen with his friends and wanted me to go with him. So one sunday in December there we sat. We loved it and joined in January. Jeremy started running the computer for the projector. I started helping one sunday a month in the nursery. Everything was great. Then Jeremy started playing guitar with the praise team. Then one Sunday night in July a group from the church who had went on a mission trip to Hungry Horse, Montana spoke. They showed pictures and talked about there trip and as I sat and watched I got this strange feeling that I should be there and I thought ok Jeremy and I will go next year on the mission trip Who could have predicted that the next July when Oak Grove came to Hungry Horse, Montana We would be living there.
   Now im 22 and a Missionary I would have never dreamed that this was Gods plan for my life. Jeremy and I are worship leaders here at Canyon Baptist. We help cook for tuesday night bible study, and for the kids on wednesdays. We also volunteer 2 tuesdays a month at our local food bank. We are currently looking for more ways to do outreach. We are trusting God and doing what he called us to do and Our future has never looked brighter.

Cant Sleep

As I sit here tonight unable to sleep my mind is racing. I can remember hearing Lee Speak at Clear Springs and I remember when Hungry Horse Montana was just a place. I remember him talking about certain people and and showing there pictures on slideshows and they were just faces and names and now there my friends. I would have never dreamed I would grow up to be a missionary and Sometimes I still am in awe at why God picked us but im grateful that He did. I remember God speaking to me just like sitting on your couch talking to your friend across from you. I can remember him saying I want you to go and I can remember pleading with him "No Please No I cant We are at a church We absolutely love and We've been in our house over 2 years now and were so happy"!! I remember this same conversation several times. Finally one night I answered God by saying " "Why?!?! You know how long i've prayed for Jeremy to be involved and have a meaningful relationship with you and finally my prayers have been answered and you wanna mess that up?!! Jeremy would never go anyway and im not telling him because he's gonna think im crazy"!  It wasn't 2 weeks later We pulled into our driveway one night and Jeremy parked the car and turned to me and said "I've got to tell you something" and he starts spilling his guts about God telling him for us to go to Hungry Horse, Montana. I just stared at him for the longest and finally He said I know its crazy but its true and I said "I believe you because i've been feeling it too" And not long after that We said "ok God We'll Go" We had no idea where or how we'd live but We started talking with Lee and Joy on the phone and It wasnt long before some plans were being made. In the months to follow I was sad even when I was happy I would still deep down have this sad feeling and after a while i realized im homesick. Homesick for somewhere i've never been. Of course now that we've been here almost 6 months im homesick for home but I know im here for a reason and Gods not done with us in Montana yet. God has really worked in our lives and my only regret is that I ever told him no. 
 Being in the full time Ministry is not always a bed of roses. We have alot of hard times and shed alot of tears. But when that Kid runs up and hugs you unexpectedly or new kids start coming to Beyond Borders and you see them start getting it Its all worth it. Every Tear and Every frustration is worth while. God is really working here in the Canyon Please Continue to Pray for us and Lee and Joy and the People here in Hungry Horse, Montana.

Christmas Day These are the gifts we got from my Mom Bibles :) We were super excited!!!!

We did it We are strong :)

We survived our first Christmas away from our families. With church and getting invited to Lee and Joys for dinner it was actually a busy day so not much time to stop and think about being apart from family. But its still there deep inside your heart and we missed them alot but  we did it, and I feel alittle bit stronger now because of our decision. We had a wonderful Christmas serving our Lord and then enjoyed fellowship with great friends. We are so blessed :)

Why We Didn't Go Home for Christmas

Some may wonder why we decided not to come home for Christmas the answer is simple. If Jesus is the reason for the season and God called us to Montana then why wouldnt we stay here and serve him?!  We felt it was the right decision for our first year here. Another reason is because Christmas is so rushed running from one families house to another and not being home in 5 months it would have just been alot of stress. We have decided to go home for a visit in February for my birthday. That way we can spend time with both our families and hopefully it will be a stress free visit. If theres one thing i've learned about myself since being in Montana Its that i'm a peacemaker. I go out of my way to try to make everyone happy and I try to fix things that are beyond my control. This is probably a big reason why I constantly have headaches due to stress. The good thing is I have realized this and now can try to fix this. Ha like i need another thing to fix.  Anyways Going home for Christmas Just didnt seem like what we needed to do this year. This however does not mean that We dont miss  our families  and that this isnt hard at times, But We know we made the right decision for us this year.

Never underestimate what God can do!

I said I cant leave everything i know and love and move somewhere ive never been
God said Yes you can

I said I cant sing in front of people I get too nervous
God said trust me you'll do fine

I said No way I cant speak in front of people I'll just cry
God said Just do your best

I said I'll never make it through telling my family goodbye
God said it will be hard but I'll be right by your side

I said Jeremy can do the music He doesnt need me to help
God said I have plans for you both wait and see

I said God why did you call me im so unworthy and I have no idea what im doing
God said yes but I know what im doing Trust me

Never underestimate what God can do. Just trust him He has a plan for your life listen to his call.

Womens Retreat :)

So Thankful for Jody Kelly  who opened her house up to all us ladies for Womens Retreat. We had a awesome dinner followed by white elephant gifts, bible study, girl talk, and games till about 2AM! We had the best time and I am happy tp get to be apart of it. Unfortunately I left my camera at home : ( So no pictures only the wonderful memories remain. 

Support Our Troops!!!!!

Pray for Our Troops and their families!!!!

Communtiy Thanksgiving Dinner

Every year Canyon Baptist Church has a Thanksgiving dinner for the community. This year Jeremy and I were excited to get to be a part of it. Due to busy schedules We were unable to have it the week of Thanksgiving So it was scheduled for the Tuesday After (29th). A few of us came to the church and cooked ALL day long!!!! We were so tired but it was very rewarding to see around 60 people come together and enjoy the meal. Here are some pictures took along the way from setup to the actual dinner.                    

Check out those Desserts :)

The girls hard at work before it started hah

                                                        

Gift bags :)

Door Prizes!!!!

Not long before starting time We had some of the food sitting on the stove to keep it warm

Just one of the turkeys

Tables in sanctury

plenty of rolls

Check out all those mashed potatos



Sanctury emptied ready for tables



AMEN!!!!

Just the beginning

I know Thanksgiving is over but I feel like saying this. I am so thankful for the life Jeremy and I have in Montana!! Of course We miss home and home will always be Athens, Tennessee but We love Hungry Horse too. We have been welcomed in by so many and are very happy. We have no idea how long We will be here Its all up to God and what he tells us to do next. No one knows what the future holds but as things fall into place here i can see God working in a mighty way here in Montana. One things for sure whether we stay here the rest of our lives or move on to another place We will forever remember Hungry Horse Montana and how such a little town changed our lives in such a big way. All thanks to the awesome God we serve. No matter where we are one things for sure We will serve God and We will never be alone.

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

I am also thankful  because of the bond that Jeremy and I  now have. Our marriage was great before dont get me wrong but now that We are here without family and at first without friends Our bond grew so much stronger. I always said Jeremy is my best friend but now its absolutely true He is who I go to when I have a problem or when I just need to talk. Everyone needs that one person that you can tell anything to and you know its safe, That one person that you can cry with and they understand even if you dont say a word. I have that with Jeremy because He is going through everything I am. And it has made us so much closer and strengthen our marriage and I am very thankful.

  For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

Another relationship has gotten alot stronger as well  and that is my relationship with God. Some might say its not possible to have a relationship with God to where you talk to him as if your talking to a friend but I have that. I had that before I left TN. But now I truly feel that I trust God. Even though I dont always get the answers I want I now that God is always looking out for my best interest. Of course I knew all this before but leaving everything and coming here took alot of trust and God came through just like I knew he would and I can see him working in so many ways. I really believe coming here has helped us just as much as its helped Canyon Baptist and the people here. One thing I have learnt over the past 4 months is the mission never stops. Even if God calls us out of Hungry Horse or even out of Montana There will always be somewhere else in need of hearing God's Word. And Jeremy and I know that God has a big plan for our lives and I cant wait to see where He leads Because I really believe Hungry Horse is just the beginning.

Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

WOW!!!!

Sometimes  God can speak right through you before you know it!!!! And you know its him because what you say is more to yourself than anyone else.
 Heres a great example Lately I have felt really discouraged by attendance especially on sunday nights. So this sunday night Instead of closing with a prayer we did things a little different and Lee encouraged us to say what we were thankful for. So we went around the room some said christian upbringing, some said there salvation, some said there gifts and one person said I am thankful for all of you who are here Often we stay too focused on who didnt come and I think we should be thankful for who did show up.  It was me!! I had just said that I didnt know whether to laugh or cry ha God spoke to me through me          I know I say this alot but im gonna say it again HOW AWESOME IS OUR GOD??!!!!!!

Lets Celebrate Jesus Birthday!!!!

Its never too early!!! :) I love Christmas!!

God finds ways to speak to us Are We listening??

Well lately with the holidays coming up I have been having a hard time missing family and having to deal with the fact that we will be spending our first Thanksgiving and Christmas apart. Well today I was cleaning our bedroom when I found a whole cd holder of cds in those cds i found one that simply said Morning Service 4-25-10 So I put it in the cd player and sat down and It was Derek McCosh preaching. The sermon was for me about Abraham Leaving his family to follow God. Abraham chose to follow God and showed remarkable faith. I am amazed at how God speaks to us We serve a Awesome God!!!! Jesus often times ask us to do outragous things. God is calling everyone of us! Are you listening??

Here are some notes I took from that Sermon 
4 Faith Factors Sermon from 4-25-10
1. Our faith becomes a factor when we realize God calls us
The Lord said to Abraham leave your family and leave your country. Abraham was about 75 years old. Abraham chose to follow God and showed remarkable faith. Jesus is calling everyone of us, are we listening?
2.Our faith becomes a factor when we realize God has a plan to bless those who he calls.
6Promises God made to Abraham
1.will make you a great nation.
Abraham was 75 and didn’t even have a child yet but he believed God. It pays to believe God!
2. I will give you the land to you and your decendants forever.
3.I’ll bless you.
When you know God your blessed!!
4.I will make your name great.
5.You will be a blessing to those who bless you and a curse to those who curse you.
6. In you all the families of the earth will be blessed.
God had a plan for Abraham. God has a plan for you.
3. Our faith becomes a factor when we receive Gods Reassurance.
4. Our faith becomes a factor when we revere Gods soverinty and Worship him.
You cannot help but worship God when you are following him in faith. Abraham built a alter and worshipped God. When God called Abraham in genesis 15:6 Abraham believed in the Lord and The Lord accounted it for righteousness.

I am thankful for .........

To start i'd like to say thanks to God who created me! Who died on a cross for my sins although i'm so undeserving. Who has given me everything I have and made me who I am today. Who sent me to a town called Hungry Horse. Who gave me the courage to leave my family and everything I know and love. The God from whom all blessings flow!!! He is the reason for everything i'm about to list. He is everything to me He's more than a story, more than words on a page in history. Hes the air that I breathe and i am so thankful for him!!!
I am thankful for two christian parents. A mom who is my best friend and a Dad who thinks I hung the moon. Parents who would do anything for me but most important parents who enstilled Gods love in me. I was raised in church and always knew I was loved. I had a wonderful childhood all thanks to them.
I am thankful to have both sets of grandparents still today. But most importantly I am thankful that even when the time comes for them to go I know i will see them again because they are all believers.
I am thankful that Mamaw Harmon always loved us grandkids the same and goes out of her way to make sure we know there are no favorites. Who read us books even when I know she didnt want to and when we were learning to read she would say no you read it to me. I am thankful that she looked at me one night during revival and asked me if i wanted to be saved. I accepted christ that night and i still remember how she cried and I know it was because God had answered a prayer. I know she prayed constantly till all of us grandkids were saved. And for that i will always be grateful.
I am thankful for Papaw Harmon and even though he never says it I know he loves all us grandkids very much. I am thankful for the good christian man he is. I'll always remember him reciting poems and drinking a glass of mello yello. And how when mamaw was at work he let us do whatever we wanted. And how every morning you can find him reading his bible, and how worn his bible is and how much He loves Clear Springs Baptist Church.
I am thankful for Mamaw and Papaw Wilcox who also always made sure I knew about Jesus. Who hug you when you get to there house and hug you when you leave. And how they share my lve for animals and how we can talk for hours about our pets. They are a blessing and I am thankful for them.
I am thankful for Jeremy and how he loves me for who i am. I am thankful that God allowd me to find my soulmate at 19 years old. The way we can finish each others sentences and the way we can laugh at the silliest thing. I am thankful that after 3years of marriage we are still very much in love.
I am thankful for my cousin but most important friend Lacey and how she is always there when i need here. And even though were not as close anymore we know we can call each other anytime. She was there when no one else was and ill always be thankful.
I am thankful for my cousins Nathan, Zach, and Daniel. I am thankful that we always had each other to play with as children. I am thankful that even though were not as close now that were grown up we will always have each others backs because thats what family do.
I am thankful for all my aunts and uncles. Lisa who writes me letters weekly and always treated me like her own. Tracy who taught me to stand up for what i believe in and to stand up for myself because no one else is going to. Kathy who taught me if your food is not how you ordered it send it back and how to deal with Verizon. Randy W. who taught me to speak my mind. Sorry if i left anyone out.
I am thankful for My in laws. Larry and Judy have always been good to me and have done so much for Jeremy and I and no matter what I know they love us both very much.
I am thank for my brother and sister in law Joe and Tiff. As an only child i am thankful to finally have some to call a brother and sister even if i have to tag in law on the end. I know that no matter what they are only a phone call away.
I am thankful for Rob and Jeannie Sneed. Rob married us and did a great job he also counciled us before we got married and ill never forget the things he said. I am proud to call them family.
I am thankful for Bo and Amanda Coleman. Even though I was only there babysitter for a few months it taught me so much. And i am thankful that they trusted me with there girls. I never knew how attached i would get to them after such a short time but when i see pictures of how much they have grown since then it makes me want to cry. I think i fell in love with your girls the first time i kept them. They are precious and i pray for them daily.
I am thankful for Clear Spring Baptist Church the church I grew up in. The church that saw me grow up i am thankful for all the members who are like family to me. Clear Springs helped shape what kind of christian i am today and i am so thankful.
I am thankful for Oak Grove Baptist Church. Words cannot describe what it means to me. I am thankful that there at that church God got through to Jeremy which was a answered prayer for me that i had been praying for years. I love all the members they are like family to us. I am thankful that they help support us in Montana. I am thankful that they are behind us and our work here 100%. They will always be home to us.
I am thankful for Canyon Baptist Church and how they openly welcomed us in. I call it a priveledge to be there worship leaders. I love all the people here and am thankful for each of them.
I am thankful for Big J and Cameron they were our first friends here. I am thankful that they invited us to there daughters 2nd bday party even though we had just got here and we didnt really know each other yet. Since then we have got to know each other better and it is wonderful to have christian friends we can share time with who are on fire about Jesus like us.
I am thankful for lee and Joy. I cannot even begin to name all they have done for us. They are amazing people who love Jesus and are willing to go where he leads. Oh if only the world were full of people like them.
I am thankful for the church allowing us to live in the apartment attached to the church. It is a blessing.
I am thankful for Beyond Borders and the unity between the 3 churches.
I am thankful for Beverly who came to Hungry Horse to work for a few months we have made a great friendship and its gonna be hard to see her go home in december.
I am thankful for Buddie and Fran cummings who will be here in June to help wherever needed.
I am thankful for everyone who has offered to have us over for Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for the Beyond Borders Band and the work they do each week. They truly make a joyful noise to the Lord and you can tell there hearts are in it.
I am thankful for Joe and Lisa and the friendship we have. And how no matter what I know they will always be there for us.
I am thankful for Dl and Brenda and our friendship and how i know i can always call them no matter what.
I am thankful for michael and Brandy and our friendship even though we barely met them before we left i am thankful for what time we did get to spend with them. I will never forget what michael said our last sunday "This sunday is special its my first subday but thats not why its special its special because its Jeremy and Stephanies last " he said alot more but i was crying to hard to hear we then went up front and everyone came up and prayed for us and ill never forget that.
I am thankful for Bill and Jean and how excited they were when we announcced our call. One night bill even made the church get in a circle and hold hands and pray for us ill never forget that.
I am thankful for the Vaughns Donald, sheila, and Dusty how they treat us like family and are always there to talk if we need them.
I am thankful for Derek and Christy McCosh. Christy taught me to love everyone and always wear a smile and have a cheerful heart. Under Dereks preaching was when I first felt the call to come to Montana. I cannot write all the things i learned while he was my pastor. I am so thankful for him and how mission minded he is.
I am thankful for the life jeremy and i have in Montana. I am thankful God brought us here.
I am thankful for all the prayers, cards, and money from those back hone. It is all appreciated.
I am thankful for my Wal-Mart friends you know who you are. Even on the worst days you could always make me laugh. You are the reason it was so hard to quit.
If i left anyone out im very sorry.
These are the things i'm thankful for.