About Me

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Well, where do I start? I could start at many stages in my life; all very exciting and adventurous in some sort of way. Probably best to start when I met my husband 10 years ago, as this was the turning point in my very emotional and dramatic life. Met Ben through work, we had a wonderful life together, very ambitious, career driven until we decided to started a family 4 years later. The fertility Journey did take 2 years to conceive but we got there eventually and conceived little Thomas, now for someone like me who has no patience what so ever this was a agonizing and stressful wait but well worth it. We moved from our home town Bournemouth to Ipswich with Ben's work, I gave up my careern and then married in Cumbria in 2009. We continued to have 2 more children very easily compared to Thomas, Jesiica and Baby Wilson.
One of the main reasons I have set up this blog is to gather advice and information on how I can be guided through my Journey into Christianity. "We need others around us who know Jesus. Who want God to influence their lives", "The Spiritual Starter Kit" Lesson # 5 - The value of other believers.
I am not perfect nor do I want to be, I am not here to change the world, or the way people think. I am just here to be happy and put the past behind me, wash away all the pain and view the world differently to the way I see it today. I want to be happy in no matter what I do, feel completeness and at peace with the world and admire all the beautiful things it has to offer me, my family and all my beautiful friends. I know this can happen it is just a matter of believing!


Please, I urge you to join my site and welcome any thoughts you may have or advice that will help me on my way! This site would not work without your input. Please note I am dyslexic, so, if anyone wishes to volunteer to edit my posts, by all means feel free.




Monday 30 January 2012

Simple Living


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDbrUk2xYBo

Lent


http://www.spirithome.com/lent.html
Lent 2012 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

What will you be doing for lent?

Wednesday 25 January 2012

What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?

"Question: "What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?"
Answer: The Bible does not use the term “caveman” or “Neanderthals,” and according to the Bible there is no such thing as “prehistoric” man. The term “prehistoric” means “belonging to the era before recorded history.” It presupposes that the biblical account is merely a fabrication, because the book of Genesis records events which precede the creation of man (namely, the first five days of creation—man was created on the sixth day).

The Bible is clear that Adam and Eve were perfect humans from the time of their creation and did not evolve from lower life forms."
To read more of this Article please click on this link http://www.gotquestions.org/cavemen.html

JESUS, REMEMBER ME by Marianne Lordi



"Then he said, "Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom." (Luke 23:42)
"We read in Scripture that Jesus was crucified along with two robbers on either side of him. The gospels of Mark and John say little about these men. While Matthew tells us that both robbers insulted Jesus, Luke's gospel tells us that one of the thieves asked Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom. Despite the fact that he was dying, the condemned man finally understood that the one who could save him for all eternity was on the cross right next to him."
Click here to read the full article, thank you Marianne Lordi: http://mblordi.com/2012/01/22/jesus-remember-me/

Friday 20 January 2012

Happiness & Joy!

Have you ever smiled with such passion, for no reason what so ever and it has then given you goosebumps. Wow, what an amazing feeling, just out of now where, for no apparent reason. Funny really,washing up, looking out of my kitchen window. It is raining, wet and dark but I can only see brightness and the birds merrily eating the seeds from my lawn. What Joy!! There I go again, writing this down and I get goosebumps again. I am so privileged to experience this amazing inner peace, something I thought I would ever experience. And, out of the blue, there it is.
Maybe sometimes you just have to stop, get of the busy cycle of life and just be, just not worry or stress and just  be happy! Will I ever feel like this again who knows, at least I have the memory of it which will last forever in my warm heart!

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter...........

John 14.16: And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another comforter to be with you forever -- the Spirit of truth ."

Thursday 19 January 2012

Feeling Tired & Weary

Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Seeds of Doubt


I wasn't sure whether I should put this on my blog, but I am going to any way. Since I have become a Christian I have had a+ massive high and now I keep going up and down, up and down with seeds of doubt being planted in my mind every now and then. I need to establish how I over come this and will let you know my outcome.
For the moment have a read of this and let me know what you think?
http://www.fbinstitute.com/Voss%20Jim/Assurance1.html

Verse of the Day - Thursday, January 19, 2012

Verse of the Day - Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Biblestudytool.com
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

My Thought of the Evening

"Have a plan to grow emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually together, Marriage doesn't just happen you need to work at it 110%. It takes time and commitment throughout. The more you put in, even at difficult times, the more you will reap the rewards. 
Above all never forget why you fell in love and devoted yourselves to each other."  - Mr & Mrs Forster

Wednesday 18 January 2012

Pause For Thought - BBC Radio 2

I heard this this morning on the way to my Church Toddler Group and it made me cry, it really did touch a few nerves and at my heart strings. I am also very happy at the moment but waiting on my sisters Biopsy result which hopefully will not result in the dreaded Cancer! I thought this would be great to put on here as it has meant a lot to me to hear this today!

Sarah Joseph, Editor of a Muslim lifestyle magazine.
"I felt so happy inside it was almost euphoric. I had been working to get myself to this point for a long time; and suddenly I felt it. It was a feeling of profound joy.
"No one and nothing can stop me feeling happy" I boldly told myself. Then another thought entered my head, "What if someone dies or gets hurt?" "Not even that could take this feeling away" I decided.
But how God likes to test us!
It was early afternoon when my mum called to say she felt very dizzy and was swaying. I told her to call the doctor and call me back. A few minutes later she called back, breathless, and obviously in some distress. The doctor was worried it was her heart and told her to call an ambulance. I grabbed my bag and coat, and ran to the train station.
Throughout the journey I was plagued by my thoughts of the morning. I had been so sure about how happy I was, but I wasn't laughing now. On the contrary, all I could think about was the day my father died. I had been so happy that day, sorting things out for my wedding, which was the next week. The laughter soon turned to tears and confusion.
I prayed to God for my Mum and pondered the question, "Are you still happy?"
The answer came in the words "Alhamdulillah"—Praise be to God.
We have to praise Him in every state.
The happiness I was feeling was not the same as I had felt when preparing for my wedding before my father died. That had been a happiness born of something—a wonderful something I grant you-but still a thing. My happiness now was different. It was born of an acceptance of the human condition, a profound love of my Creator, and a real appreciation of His Love for me.
Happiness is to live, with all its joy, but in all its pain too. It is not the search for perfection, nor can it be frivolous, material, or superficial. Ultimate happiness is, I believe, connecting with something beyond our material existence, to feel a higher purpose. Such connection and consciousness allows one to develop the patience and wholeness necessary to be accepting of life, and to still feel blessed."

Thank you Sarah Joseph, Editor of a Muslim lifestyle magazine for sharing this with us!

For you Caroline!

Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Monday 16 January 2012

Verse of the Day - Monday, January 16, 2012‏ - Biblestudytool.com

1 John 3:1 (NIV)
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

Life is for Living?


What are my life goals, now many years ago they would have been completely different and one of them that has stuck in my mind would have been 1. Just purely surviving.
Now my life is completely different, you could say I am living the "Fairy Tale Life" I have always dreamed of as a little child.
I never really imagined that it would of course come true and I have my amazing husband Ben to thank for that literally!
If you asked me now like the start course did last night, what my life goals would be now they would be the following: (please note they would have again been different three months ago before I embarked on this amazing Journey into happiness and godliness (becoming a Christian)). I have also put them in priority too!
1. Inner Peace
2. Nurturing my family and keeping them safe from the cruel world or should I say teaching them how to deal affectively with the cruel world.
3. Lasting friendships inside and outside the family unit because I class my husband and children as my best friends too!
4. I want to make a difference in the world, whether that be raising a family or making a difference to another persons life.
5. I want to be inspired. Life is full of amazing things and I want to appreciated all life and all that the world has to offer.
If you have time why don't you try this simple exercise at home, it is amazing how such a simple  exercise  can evoke so many thoughts and even life changing actions.
I owe this thanks to My Church and their Start Course last night roll on next week.

Taking responsibility for our own actions

"We all know that there are consequences to any action we take. What we do can set into motion a series of events that may continue long after we're gone"

Thought of the Day

Have you ever Wondered if you were born into the wrong Family Like Ishmael did?
Genesis...........

Is there a God?

By Marilyn Adamson
"Just once wouldn't you love for someone to simply show you the evidence for God's existence? No arm-twisting. No statements of, "You just have to believe." Well, here is an attempt to candidly offer some of the reasons which suggest that God exists." Read More - http://www.everystudent.com/features/isthere.html

How many languages has the Bible been translated into? Why does it matter?


"If you were go into a Christian church in America, the congregation would probably be speaking English, maybe Spanish, maybe another modern language. But they almost definitely would not be speaking Aramaic or Greek, the languages that the Christian Bible was written in. So why do we not read the Bible in Greek? And how many languages has the Bible been translated into?Read more - http://hotword.dictionary.com/jeffersonsbible/?t

Wednesday 11 January 2012

Verse of the Day - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Romans 8:35-37 (NIV)
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Thought of the morning!

Why is it when you need someone the most, they are the farthest away from you!

Bad news.

The whole Bearne family being wiped out by Cancer. My father's dad 10 years ago young, one brother and his twin sister (Breast Cancer) and another sister and now the news that his mum has got 2 weeks left. The big "C" his just rife in my fathers family. At this rate there will be no Bearne family of my fathers generation left. Oh yes and my sister has an appointment with the hospital next week for the result of her breast biopsy for Cancer, OK my head is mashed!!

Monday 9 January 2012

Verse of the day!


1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV)
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

Friday 6 January 2012

How can I believe in God if I cannot see him?


Ok I am being really brave here on this next question I ask. I know it has a lot to do with faith but how can you believe in God when you cannot see him. I know there is a lot of answers to this question but I am very interesting in what the world out there has to say about it!
Please do help me and comment on this it would be very greatly appreciated. I am also going to see what I can find out there on the big www.
Wish me luck!

Interesting Band and Song


Why Do I freak out! - Jon Foreman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=301S7NgAkLs
These lyrics are my prayer...

Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

Our God in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us wicked sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons

Glen Campbell - The Rest Is Silence/ There Is No Me...Without You


I heard this today and just love this song I could play this all day lobg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pxmg4KSrmM
The sun doesn't have to shine
It doesn't matter what I do
There's no me …without you
We never have to be afraid
Heaven is a place for two
There's no me…without you

We shall be forever two
There's no me…without you

Once upon a lonely day
God came thru
He Blessed me…with you
I'm never gonna fade away
Your love won't allow me to
Can't you see?
I love you

We shall be forever two
There's no me…without you

Giving



2 Corinthians 9:7 ‘each person should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver’.

Relationship with God.


I am so aware that my relaationship with God has only just began. Oh boy have I gone in at the deep end and now come out the shallow end. I know that I have a lot of work to do, not tedious work but great pasionate and enjoyable in fact loving work. I am still waiting for my bible to come in the post, please God make my bible come here before Sunday. My church is starting the Essential 100 (E100) Bible Reading Challenge and that would be so great to have.

Thursday 5 January 2012

Seasonal Family Top 10 in 2012 - Thank you IMOM

http://imom.com/tools/seasonal/new-years/family-top-10-in-2012/
Click and download then put on your fridge......

IMOM - also another great site for Christian Mum's

Amazing stuff on here on how to live right for your family.
http://imom.com/
A must read with great stuff to print off to!

Such a great blog - Mark Merril

This blog gave me such inspiration yesterday when things just got so tough I just wanted to run away. I really did not need another problem on top of all the ones we had already! His site is full of so many wonderful and inspiring stuff.
http://www.markmerrill.com/

Monday 2 January 2012

Verse of the Day - Biblestudytool

James 1:17 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows

Becoming a Christian isn't just about reading the bible, well not for me anyway!

Strange coming from a person who has never really gone to church all her life.  Have been going twice weekly for the last 3 month without missing one Sunday! Except today, as we were away with family. Gosh, how I have missed it. I have also been gathering with my very good friends and other people weekly for the last 13 weeks on the Alpha course, which has contributed greatly, in fact helped me on my path to Christianity.

If it wasn't for my wonderful friends Emma and Caroline I would never have gone on the course! I have missed this all so much. It is rather like the school holidays, when you do not get to meet other mums at toddler group because everything comes to a stand still just because schools break up. Thinking about it a lot depends on school holiday, work, holidays abroad or in the UK, childcare and so on. Anyway let's get back to the point I am trying to make.
I get on this massive amazing journey with a group of amazing people and as soon as that community departs just for a while, I feel lost. Drifted off the path. I need to get back on it. Being with these wonderful people who are all willing to help other people an me to become spiritual enlighten and at peace with the world because of God.
Please hurry up can we all meet again and get back to normality lol x

Breaking the Cycle: The Substance-Dependent Client as Parent/Caregiver

Not very relevant to Christianity but a whole part of my childhood and the cycles of my family life, which I have broken from and wish to break. When I have time to read this full article I would love to write about it and how my new found Christianity can help me overcome many issues that still arise from my childhood and family situations.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK23880/

I am back!!

Hopefully I am back! I have so much to write about I just don't know where to start or where I will find the time.
Here are a few things I will be writing about:
Unconditional Love
Extend Families
Importance of families for your well-being
Assessing the last year and moving forward
Expectations
Moving close to God and not straying
I feels so go to be back and I have so many things to analysis and improvement
Back soon. x