tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:12:13 +0000maltaWalk It Outwriter interruptedFamilyShe SeeksFriendsHeart of the Matter Postspinterest triescausesadhdmarriageLife in the KingdomBooks Currently Under Review2:21special needsBook Stuffmiracle mondayblessingsBook FavsWriting ContestAbundant Grace StudyAwardsPonderingsClean WaterA Walk With The Kings WednesdaysVOMEventsadoptionrecipe swapHomeschoolJonahMissionsWhole Hearted Faithtitus 2ministryThen Sings My Soul SaturdayNo TV experimentMarriage MondayStarbuckspsalm 119thankfulChiariLive Well WednesdayScripture MemoryJamesautismfunniesgoalsaspergersWordless WednesdaypPrayerTrialshurtsMemeBible StudylymegiveawayBody of ChristWalmart3 in 30healthP31 Rad Revolution DevosRefresh My Soul DevotionsTiny TalkRandom thoughts on life and God.http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)Blogger836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-8860992737644888265Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:43:00 +00002012-01-26T21:43:35.527-05:00TrialsadoptionThis journey is so incredibly hard. I am hearing and seeing things about life that this precious baby boy has been through and it is emotionally unbearable. I cannot put this suffering in another box like I could all the cases I had in social work. This is more real because I am making it part of my home. I cannot just get up and leave work. It is now a part of my 24/7 life. Emotionally this is http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/adoption-not-completely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-7423658024228648667Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-01-25T06:00:09.422-05:00TrialsFamilyadoptionHave you ever been in the deep end of the pool, overestimating your strength then realize the length you have to go is much farther than you estimated? You can respond in several ways. 1-You can freak out and kick quickly wearing yourself out which makes things much worse. 2-You can cry and feel sorry for yourself and just give up, causing you to go under and drown. 3-You can decide that the http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/remind-me-to-float.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-3149402883959839272Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:45:00 +00002012-01-22T19:45:38.724-05:00Bible Studypsalm 119 Beth (Second Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet) Second section of eight! How is your memorization going? Ours is coming slowly but we are not giving up. If any verses were good to memorize regarding wisdom these next are my favorite! It starts with a simple question that many need to know. How can you keep your way pure? If we are sinners naturally how can we keep ourselves pure? Well, this http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/psalm-119-week-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-4563964578543586571Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:24:00 +00002012-01-20T13:24:44.734-05:00special needsFamilylymeadoptionaspergersThis whole journey we are on with this little guy is surreal. It has happened so fast and all along I have seen God's hand. God cares for the little children. He uses them as examples to teach us, He wants to spend time with them, God assigns angels to look directly after them. I think this is all significant. Children are a blessing we are told all through out the Bible. I see God's hand on thishttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/gods-hand-in-our-journey-of-opening-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-8648735986875325020Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-01-18T06:00:08.663-05:00pinterest triesThis is a try I found which I really like. My daughter with sensory food issues would not try it because she saw me prepare it and had an issue with it being coated in Corn Flakes. However, it was really good. Here is a pic of mine. Of course my camera is not as good as the professionals but I really liked this and it was not too terrible to make seeing how I will remind you that I do not like http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-pinterest-and-yummy-creation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-8807039243935315752Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:06:00 +00002012-01-15T23:06:23.576-05:00Bible Studypsalm 119 I am so excited about our journey together through this Psalm! This Psalm is divided into 22 sections. Each section is preceded by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet and includes 8 verses. Each week we will look at a section. Because of that this will take us 22 weeks. But do not let that scare you. We will really learn to love Scripture with our whole hearts as we study and pray this Psalm for http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/psalm-119-week-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-4904452783375104387Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +00002012-01-15T14:10:23.358-05:00giveawayThe winner of the Amazon Gift card for themselves and a friend is JenMom! Congrats! My daughter Kaitlyn read all the stories and picked the winner. It was hard for her to choose because you all had great hearts. Thanks for participating and keep an eye open for the next contest next month!http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/gift-card-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-7561855109719821243Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +00002012-01-13T08:55:19.353-05:00Familyadoptionaspergers I am sure many of you have questions about our exciting news! Our family of four is quickly turning into a family of five. It is an exciting turn of events for our family because we have been praying about adopting a boy for some time. When God starts opening your heart to something it may not always take the form that you originally thought. As you know our initial adoption process came to a http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-new-family-dynamic-quickly-entering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-989700370470902737Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-11T07:00:13.179-05:00pinterest tries Source: ourbestbites.com via Angela on Pinterest Here is what I tried this week. In Cooking I tried zucchini fries. They were good however not something I would like to eat often. This is what mine looked like Source: budgetgourmetmom.com via Angela on Pinterest This smoothie was next. Smoothies are always easy. I love them because I would rather drink my meals than eat them.This onehttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinterest-round-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-6600468827291018143Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:04:00 +00002012-01-07T18:57:31.410-05:00giveawayWe are so honored if Refresh My Soul Ministries has blessed you in any way. It is just a little place for one girl to express herself freely. I write thought better than I can ever express it in speech. We are blessed if it has helped anyone grow closer to Christ at all. With that said, we feel lead to do a six month period of giving to you all. Each month starting this month til June we will behttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/six-months-of-generous-giving-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-6911033150860055691Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-06T07:00:18.263-05:00Bible StudyWalk It OutJames Well this has been a fun adventure as we explored James together. I just love digging deep in God's word. Thanks for joining in. Please join us for the next study on 1/9 over Psalm 119. A new year and a new study to help us renew our minds by saturating our hearts with His word. James has been so packed with great stuff. Over and over it has challenged me to trust God in all things. Verses 1-http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/james-week-nine-walk-it-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-859734797740966216Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-04T07:00:17.493-05:00pinterest tries Source: aspottedpony.com via Angela on Pinterest Again, here is the sock curl. Last time I posted a pic of what it did to my hair. Not super impressed however I tried it again with damper hair. It worked real well this time. I also put my pony tale higher up on my head. Here is a pic of what it looked like in the morning. This week I also tried this great beef broccoli crock pot meal. I http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinterest-round-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-8102772308958386503Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-01-03T06:00:00.798-05:00Trialslyme It is really strange to type this now but I am feeling a bit afraid because I seem to be phasing out of my health battle. I fought it so fiercely when it appeared again but now that I have learned to embrace it and trust God through it coming of out if is now frightening. Why? First I think partly it is because I have now become comfortable with what is going on. I have surrendered it to the http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/fear-of-transitions-learning-to-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-6926791218201557150Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +00002012-01-02T14:56:52.455-05:00Book Stuff I received a copy of this book free of charge from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. First, I must say I am a little biased toward Steve Arterburn, Every Man's Battle and Every Woman's Battle were amazing books. Also he founded the Women of Faith conferences which I think is also an amazing resource for women. Women s ministry is near and dear to my heart. I breathe it and http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/book-review-healing-is-choice-by-steve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-2862618423875234812Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-02T07:00:07.158-05:00Bible Studypsalm 119 I am so excited to have you join us on this study of God's word! It will be a fruitful study that will grow us greatly in HIM. It will renew our minds and give us a greater passion for His word. I am praying you will be greatly blessed by His word and a fire will burn in your bones for it. I will post the study on Monday's starting January 9th. You have the week to read the section and commenthttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/psalm-119-study-how-it-will-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-4432921670392928501Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-12-31T07:00:04.981-05:00TrialsFamilyPonderings I cannot say I am sad to see 2011 go. It was a year of great challenges for us. However, God has renewed my vision for those in the midst of suffering. I am even more on fire to encourage those who are hurting or struggling in life. I can truly say God is enough. He has sustained us in this very rough year. He has given us peace in all things. We are truly grateful and stronger for the trials http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/thoughts-on-2011-autism-chronic-illness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-4303714590468944399Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-12-28T07:00:09.623-05:00TrialsFamilylymeaspergers Now I am done with the Oil of Oregano. I am so happy to say that for now. I know I have felt bad. That may be a good thing because feeling bad is a good thing with Lyme. It means that those horrible bacteria are being killed off. Not sure how much progress I have made. I know that my eating has a big part of it as well. And supplements. We went to a Mexican restaurant, my oldest daughters http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-natural-colloidial-silver-30ppm-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-8308665012315054976Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:41:00 +00002011-12-27T18:44:16.468-05:00writer interruptedTrialsI have started to write with the team over at Writer Interrupted. Go check them out! Click the link below. It is my first article for them. Hope you enjoy the ministry and article. I know I do. Gina is great too and her new book is coming out soon! Check it out. Pain is a Gift? Suffering With Christhttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/pain-is-gift-suffering-with-christ.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-7184681451643126605Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-12-26T07:00:07.857-05:00pinterest triesBecause I have recently become a bit obsessed with pinterest, I decided I was going to start recording my tries and what actually worked. I thought this would be fun to do for my own records but I hope you enjoy it too! So far I have tried three things. First I did this: Source: snackinginthekitchen.com via Angela on Pinterest I changed it to using bacon instead. Added onions and http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinterest-tries-do-they-really-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-5561540631020550416Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:30:00 +00002011-12-22T18:30:18.294-05:00Bible StudyWalk It OutJames We are experiencing a lot of sibling rivalry here lately. It is enough for me to want to pull my hair out! No one wants to be around arguing and fighting all the time. I keep telling my girls we must get to the heart of the matter. The problem resides in their hearts. This next chapter in James discusses this. He opens the book with this question, " What causes fights and quarrels among you?" (http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/james-week-8-walk-it-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-1374772840025444405Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +00002011-12-22T06:00:07.013-05:00TrialsFamilyHomeschoollyme Source: moldingmindshomeschool.blogspot.com via Angela on Pinterest Another fun Pinterest find! I thought it would be fun to share these home school funnies today! Homeschooling is such a blessing to us. Now that I am dealing with this chronic illness it looks differently than probably the typical home but we make it work. We love each other well, serve one another well, cuddle up and http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/homeschooling-and-normal-what-is-normal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-5357204306496459601Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +00002011-12-20T10:04:33.780-05:00Family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! We hope this finds you well and hope your Christmas is filled with the awe of our great Savior, the Creator of the world coming down to us as a helpless babe. Don't ever lose the wonder of that. What an amazing Savior who left all His glory and majesty choosing to put flesh on to live a perfect life later to die taking our sin on a cross so we could be righthttp://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-from-parsleys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-1559599251257023968Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:01:00 +00002011-12-18T14:01:38.277-05:00Trialslyme Just one choice can do it! A set back is like a blink of the eye. I just infused my body with poison called sugar but I did not know how bad it really was for me until now. So in a twisted way it is a victory. I know to never do it again because I never want to feel this way again. My joints and muscles just ache all around. My brain is very foggy. I only had one packet. It was all because I http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-made-huge-mistake-lyme-set-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-3998147817144388295Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:59:00 +00002011-12-17T22:59:33.939-05:00Family I just love this picture of the sun setting. Chattanooga is filled with rivers and mountains galore. It is a beautiful, family friendly city. A great place to raise a family. I am thankful that God put us here. From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries. ~Acts 17:26 http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-city-i-have-grown-to-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508556367919592756.post-5803590905098435343Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:21:00 +00002011-12-17T13:21:52.924-05:00Familyhealth Since I have been just throwing things together for smoothies lately, I thought I would make a record of the good smoothies so I do not forget. This one is great! Here I have; A handful of Cranberries Two sliced granny smith apples with skin removed One Kiwi Two cuties separated One baby cucumber cut in pieces skin still on A handful of baby carrots It is a good balance of fruits and veggies. http://refreshmysoulblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-smoothie-part-of-health-journey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog)0