Conbratulations, Miss Southern Rivers 2010, Leslie Farman!

In keeping with family tradition, a second Farman sister wins her first title, Miss Southern Rivers, to go to Miss Georgia! Leslie Laine Farman was recently crowned Miss Southern Rivers 2010 in Columbus, Georgia, and will compete for the title of Miss Georgia in June in Columbus. Her family has affectionately nicknamed her the "Third Leg" of the triple crown title holders in the family. Preceding title holders include her sister, Miss Carpet Capital 2008, Lydia Anne Farman; and her mother, Leanne Wood Farman, Miss Tifton 1979 and Miss Clayton County 1980.

Leslie is a graduating senior from Georgia College and State University, with a BBA in Management, she plans to attend Law School in the fall of 2011. She will spend the next two months preparing for the Miss Georgia competition in June, and dedicated to promoting her platform as a volunteer and fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

http://www.macon.com/2009/07/.../for-one-family-miss-warner-robins.html

An interesting day, it was indeed!

Yesterday was a typical Friday I suppose except............

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Being Transformed

Sometimes being transformed, the process of sanctification that ever conforms me to the image of Christ Jesus, is painful.

The Lord is my Strength, my Song, and He is my Salvation! Exodus 15:2

Stepping Up!

A faithful group of ladies from my church are studying the Psalms of Ascents, in a Beth Moore study called "Stepping Up!" It has been a delightful and detailed look into Psalms 120-134. I stand amazed at the accuracy of Scripture down to the last and smallest details. The amazing knowledge gleaned from this study is the way that the Word of God continually points to Christ and His finished work on the cross of Calvary. I am so grateful for God's salvation in my life and for the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross that paid the penalty for my sin, redeemed me, and resurrected me to new life in Christ!

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, the whole earth is full of His glory!

Sola Deo Gloria!

News and Updates

Well, as I glanced at my blog and the last posting date, I realized that I must have been very busy since the first of May. The princess tea party was a delightful blessing in the lives of over 200 little girls at FBCJ, praise the Lord. So May and the first week of June were spent on getting ready for the tea party.

The remainder of June was spent having all of the damages to our home repaired, today one of the last two projects will be completed, the fish pond in the courtyard. After that, we are only lacking gutters. It has been quite a ride these past four months with the house, but it looks like we have had a total makeover outside and I am grateful for that.

Broken has been my theme, not by choice, for the past four months. It all started with the $25,000.00 of hail damage to our home back in February. All of this work has been tedious and time consuming. In that period of time the following items have either been broken in some way and have required repair or replacement:

House - roof, exterior stucco, gutters
Fishpond
Swimming pool drains
toliet
dishwasher
dryer - 3 months of going to the laundrymat
washer
Lydia's car
My car had the transmission replaced two weeks ago
Cellphone
personal health - bladder, colon, hernia
air conditioner leaks and ruined the ceiling on the second floor (needs repair)
I am sure there is more, but it has been a trying time. What have I learned? In the words of Job from the Bible, "though He slay me, yet I will serve Him".
God is faithful, trustworthy, the giver of peace, and truly "my strength, my song, and he has become my Salvation!" Exodus 15:2

Thanking God today that I can see light at the end of the tunnel and praying for some calm - NORMAL - in my life.

Princess Tea Party!

Daughters of the King, come let's celebrate our royal positions as princesses!

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! All of the princesses of the land are cordially invited to a Princess Tea Party on June 6th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Recreational Outreach Center.
Ages 3 and Up are invited - Guests under 5 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Tickets $5.00 and go on sale May 1 on the website, www.fbcjonesboro.com and at the Women of Purpose table in St. James Place on Sunday mornings.

This 2nd Annual Princess Tea Party is hosted by the women's minstry and pre-school/children's ministry of the church. If you would like to volunteer to assist with decorating, set up, or food preparations for the tea party, please contact Leanne Farman at womenofpurpose@fbcjonesboro.com or stop by the table and put your name on the sign up sheet.

Please spread the word and invite your neighbors and friends.

It's Tough Being a Woman...............

Tonight is the final night of an eleven week Bible study of the book of Esther. This study entitled "Esther - It's tough being a woman" is in my opinion the best of all of the Beth Moore studies. Throughout the verse by verse study of the book of Esther, God has shown our group many wonderful truths and brought much comfort and hope through these difficult days that we are experiencing as a country and as individuals.

To summarize this study the following is a summary of what God is teaching me:

Even though God does not literally appear on the pages of the book of Esther, His providential presence is there.

Providence belongs to the Creator of the Universe, our Holy God.
Purpose for my life requires seeking and obeying God in all things.

The answer to all questions, dilemmas, and troubles in life boil down to GOD.

God, alone, causes the reversal of destiny in the life of His children.

It is tough being a woman...........

....in the shadow of another woman,
....in a world where beauty is a treatment,
....in a mean world,
....thrown a giant sized weight,
....in the tight fist of fear,
....who can balance passion with patience,
....who feels responsible for the "how",

But, God turns tough situations into destiny...........

....No one can out shadow God's shadow,
....God makes everything beautiful in his time
....In a mean world, believers are called to a good fight,
....God always has the upper hand, exchange your burden for a spiritual weapon,
....Every time you are in a tight fist of fear, remember you are in something tighter - the hand of God,
....Don't waste the wait,"blessed are those who wait for God."
....TRUST God for the "how"!

Praise God for His comforting truth and providential peace, even when it is really tough being a woman! A thank you to Beth Moore for her faithfulness to study and teach God's word.