Redeemed | Justin Williams | Worth of Souls

   

re·demp·tion

noun

1. 
   
2. 1. the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
3. 
   

   "God's plans for the redemption of his world"

   
   
4. synonyms:saving, freeing from sin, absolution
   

   
   

~~~

Seems like all I could see was the struggle 
Haunted by ghosts that lived in my past 
Bound up in shackles of all my failures 
Wondering how long is this gonna last 
Then You look at this prisoner and say to me “Son, 
Stop fighting a fight it's already been won" 

I am redeemed, You set me free 
So I'll shake off these heavy chains 
Wipe away every stain, now I'm not who I used to be 
I am redeemed, I'm redeemed 

All my life I have been called unworthy 
Named by the voice of my shame and regret 
But when I hear You whisper, "Child lift up your head" 
I remember, oh God, You're not done with me yet 

I am redeemed, You set me free 
So I'll shake off these heavy chains 
Wipe away every stain, now I'm not who I used to be 

Because I don't have to be the old man inside of me 
'Cause his day is long dead and gone 
Because I've got a new name, a new life, I'm not the same 
And a hope that will carry me home 

I am redeemed, You set me free 
So I'll shake off these heavy chains 
Wipe away every stain, 'cause I'm not who I used to be 

I am redeemed, You set me free 
So I'll shake off these heavy chains 
Wipe away every stain, yeah, I'm not who I used to be 
Oh, God, I'm not who I used to be 
Jesus, I'm not who I used to be 
'Cause I am redeemed 
Thank God, redeemed 

Emerson Stirling Gulbrandsen

From Katie: 

A piece of our hearts returned to heaven yesterday, all too soon. Our son Emerson Stirling Gulbrandsen left us shortly after I went into labor on his due date. (03/13/2017) They are not sure the cause, but his little heart just stopped suddenly. We know that he is ours forever and that Heavenly Father has a plan. 

We are grateful for the prayers and love.

"Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.” — Alma 36:3

Mission Complete

‘So God Made a Farmer’

And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker." So God made a farmer.

God said, "I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the field, milk cows again, eat supper, then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board." So God made a farmer.

God said, "I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt and watch it die, then dry his eyes and say,'Maybe next year,' I need somebody who can shape an ax handle from an ash tree, shoe a horse with hunk of car tire, who can make a harness out hay wire, feed sacks and shoe scraps. Who, during planting time and harvest season will finish his 40-hour week by Tuesday noon and then, paining from tractor back, put in another 72 hours." So God made the farmer.

God said, "I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bales, yet gentle enough to yean lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-comb pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the leg of a meadowlark."

It had to be somebody who'd plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed, and brake, and disk, and plow, and plant, and tie the fleece and strain the milk, . Somebody who'd bale a family together with the soft, strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh, and then sigh and then reply with smiling eyes when his son says that he wants to spend his life doing what Dad does. "So God made a farmer."

The Family: A Proclamation to the World - Celebrate the Family - Our Family Photo Essay

The Family: A Proclamation to the World was given in 1995 to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and to the World as a guide to help all of us understand the importance of the family and how to have a happy family in this life and the next. 

As I put together this photo essay; it has given me time to reflect on the eternal nature of families and to see how truly blessed I am. This past year has been a hard one on me, with Donny working away a good amount of time, my health, cancer scare and surgery and with just the craziness of everyday life of a large family and all its demands. I am very grateful for my knowledge of the gospel and the blessings it bring into my life. 

To read the Proclamation in its entirety, click on the link below.

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

"Family is central to the Creator’s plan for 

the eternal destiny of His children."

"All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny." 

"'Children are an heritage of the Lord'(Psalm 127:3)."

"Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, 

to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, 

and to teach them to love and serve one another"

"Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan."

"Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ." 

"Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."

"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families 

in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide

 the necessities of life and protection for their families."

"Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children."

"The family is ordained of God."

Lindsay has My Back

Having 7 children still living at home and 5 of them girls, my things tend to walk.
(I have posted about this before here.) My sweet little 5 years old drew this great picture and hung it on my bathroom door. So happy Lindsay’s has my back – Love you!!

"Don't take Mom's Blow Dryer"

The BEST Popcorn Balls Ever!!

Chewy Popcorn Balls

2 cubes of butter (use real butter)
1 cup of sugar
¾ cup of light corn syrup (Karo)
1-cup real heavy whipping cream

Air Pop about 5 qts of popcorn
Remove any kernels and set aside

In medium saucepan, melt butter, add sugar and corn syrup. Stir until mixed well; add whipping cream.

Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat to a soft ball stage. (Be careful not to scorch)

Pour over popped corn and form into balls

(Tip: Wear rubber gloves and rub with butter)

These are so GOOD!!!!!

Family Traditions for Christmas

The True meaning of Christmas can be brought into your Christmas through Family Traditions. Something that can be done each year will bring great memories for everyone.

• A Christmas News Letter each year with a Family Picture
• Baking Cookies
• Going Caroling
• Making Gifts
• A Service Project
• Visiting Shut Ins or at a Rest Home
• Letters and Care Boxes to Military and Missionaries
• Sitting by the tree with all the other lights off Singing Together, drinking Hot Chocolate
• Watching Christmas Specials and Movies
• We always opened one gift on Christmas Eve – (Pajamas from Grandpa and Grandma)
• Reading the account of the Birth of the Savior – acting out the Nativity
• The Foods we eat – the Treats or your Menu for Christmas Dinner
• "The Jesus Present"
• "The Twelve Days of Christmas" – Do your "own" version for someone for 12 prior to Christmas 

The Food Nanny

I was up late last night (with grandbaby) :-), I was watching BYU TV and this great show came on. I have been a Mom for many years with my oldest 25 and making dinner each night can be be a pain. As I watch I realized I had lost sight of what the purpose of dinner was. Liz has such a great attitude and I loved her planning ideas. I used to plan but with so many kids and things to do the plans went out the window years ago. I see that I need to get back to a plan and really make that time a priority for my family!    

http://www.byutv.org/foodnanny/

Go to her great site and make your plan with her great planner

Family dinner is back!

Nothing can replace family dinner. The Food Nanny philosophy is built around the idea that the most important thing you will do each day is cook dinner for your family and sit down together to eat. The smells and chemistry that permeate the home throughout the dinner hour are without substitute. Research has shown that kids who eat dinner with their parents are healthier, more advanced in literacy, and less likely to get involved in drugs and alcohol. You can make a more unified, happier family in just one hour a day.
~

The key to a successful family dinner all comes down to planning. My famous Nanny Plan liberates you from the hassle of last-minute meal planning. Never again will you be faced with inventing a meal at 5pm! Using my Theme Night system each week is the best method for success. Your family will have something to look forward to if you choose consistent weekly themes. My Nanny Plan will also simplify your shopping efforts and reduce trips to the store.
~

The proof is in the pudding. Or in the cinnamon rolls. Or in the pot roast. Whatever foods your family loves, I’ve got the recipes to put smiles on the faces of even the pickiest eaters. My recipes are easy to make and delicious to boot. You’ll get a sampling of them in the online Nanny Plan, but for a complete list of mouthwatering recipes, my book The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner is your best bet.

About The Show

The Food Nanny is a new reality makeover show that takes a disastrous dinner situation and whips it into shape. From innovative tips and tricks on creating engaging conversation and enlisting your kids’ help with meal preparation to advice on refreshing tired meals, The Food Nanny will give you the recipe you need the most—a successful family dinner.

About The Food Nanny

Food Nanny Liz Edmunds wants to help you make over your dinnertime routine! For over 20 years, this vivacious dinner coach, author, and mother of seven has helped bring countless families back to the dinner table, night after night, for delicious meals and memorable conversations.

About The Book

The book that started it all, The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner will introduce you to the wonderful world of Liz. With over 200 delicious budget-friendly recipes, plus instructional pictures and pages of Liz’s expert advice, it’s so much more than just a cookbook. The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner is the next best thing to having Liz in your kitchen!

The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner: Easy Family Meals for Every Day of the Week [Paperback]

Cornbelly's

I love the season of Fall. I enjoy each season but would have to say I enjoy winter the least (I do love Christmas snow). There is something about the colors, pumpkins and the nip in the air. I am not a big fan of Halloween all the scary witches, ghouls and blood, to me there is an evil to it that I just do not like.

But when it comes to celebrating Fall I love it!! Pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, hot cider, the changing of the leaves on the trees, corn stalks, apples and hay rides.

The corn maze for 2010

This year I took the kids to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point, I had never been there before. There are fun activities for everyone to enjoy. We watched pig races, went on a hay ride and walked through the huge corn maze. The had fires burning where you could sit and cook s'mores.

Lindsay on the Jumping pillows

It's a Cow Train?!

An ol' favorite, no visit to Cornbelly's is complete

without a ride on our cow train.

Squeeze Lindsay

You have to pump the water to make the ducks race

on the Hay Ride

on The Grain Train

Okay, Devin belongs on the other bus! Not on the Cool Bus

Princess Lindsay looking off in the distance

This is a great chair!

I need some of these!

Spooktacular Jack-O-Lanterns