tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262633962024-03-13T08:34:35.898-04:00Embrace Your LotJamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-78866886268763379092014-03-28T14:24:00.001-04:002014-03-28T14:24:24.371-04:00weak and unable...This is from a great old(er) book called A Mother's Heart, by Jean Fleming:
<blockquote>"Henry Venn, an eighteenth century pastor, once wrote to a concerned widow about her son who had a greater appetite for pleasure than for God. Venn said that this painful experience should teach the mother about
...your own weakness and inability to give a single ray of light, or to excite the faintest conviction of sin, or to communicate the least particle of spiritual good, to one who is dearer to you than life. How ought this to take away every proud thought of our own sufficiency, and to keep us earnest, importunate suppliants at the door of the Almighty's mercy and free grace."</blockquote>Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-10936848711288191512013-08-21T20:52:00.001-04:002013-08-21T20:58:56.868-04:00Helpful ArticleFrom an article on creatively and intentionally finding time to pray and read the Bible in even the busiest of seasons...
<blockquote>There are two things you can be sure of with motherhood (or life, really). The first is that God won’t change. The second is that everything else will. Just when you think you’ve found the one, true solution – the cure for sleepless nights, or disorganization, or prayerlessness – circumstances shift sideways.</blockquote>
After struggling to find ANY quiet time, she didn't give up (like I would have).
<i><b><blockquote>Starve me of prayer, and eventually I get desperate (this takes far longer than it should). The other day, I’d had enough. Kids on the couch and all, I closed my eyes, only to be interrupted: “Mummy, look at this!”; “Mummy, I’m hungry!“; “Mummy, mummy, mummy…”. For once, I was determined not to give in: “Sssh, boys, I’m praying. Wait till I’ve finished, then tell me.</blockquote></b></i>
Read More Here - <b><a href="http://matthiasmedia.com/briefing/2011/12/finding-a-quiet-time-in-a-mothers-life-thats-far-from-quiet/"><i>Finding a "Quiet Time" in a Mother's Life That's Far From Quiet</i></a></b>
I'm humbled and convicted by this mother's resolve.
Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-49879672243220153722013-07-04T23:04:00.004-04:002013-07-04T23:04:46.307-04:00Tiny Update to a Dusty, Old Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W0jeNSm5sUY/UdY26LxGikI/AAAAAAAAEXg/xGlBCQOX3u0/s1600/July+2013+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W0jeNSm5sUY/UdY26LxGikI/AAAAAAAAEXg/xGlBCQOX3u0/s320/July+2013+011.JPG" /></a></div>Hooray! We moved (just to a different apartment in our complex). Packing with a big belly and 2 wiggly boys was, well, interesting at times. Unpacking is more fun. :) We're SO thankful for all of the help we had, thankful for a 1st floor apartment with more space, thankful for the Lord's provision, and thankful Daniel decided not to make an early entrance before the move. Now, we eagerly await his arrival! That's a tiny update from the Butts' home! Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-31981978638204616702013-03-10T15:16:00.001-04:002013-03-10T15:17:43.788-04:00Laugh!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYBHVpOjFn8/UTzcCEakBBI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/QxJZXalY1DQ/s1600/March+2013+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYBHVpOjFn8/UTzcCEakBBI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/QxJZXalY1DQ/s320/March+2013+013.JPG" /></a>Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-57928669712703852282012-12-14T09:58:00.002-05:002012-12-14T09:58:15.608-05:00Music and PicturesEvery year, I think we'll get our game on and finally do some Christmas cards. I almost feel guilty getting such cute pictures and sweet cards from all of my people. They brighten the mail each day, and I don't return the love. :) Then, a certain window of time passes, and I start thinking... well, we'll do an e-newsletter, that's more economical. Faster. I can do that! And, then, I start wondering if even that will happen. So, for now, here are just a few pictures of December happenings around here that might be included should I ever get to cards or newsletters. Consider it a sneak peek, although probably a peek of something that won't quite come to fruition.
Here's some music for you, too: http://matthewsmith.bandcamp.com/album/your-king-has-come.
We're celebrating our family Christmas tomorrow, since we're going to TX next Saturday!
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Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-54172880325482626722012-11-09T16:02:00.001-05:002012-11-09T16:04:10.980-05:00This kid turned 3 last Monday!<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_xepq_TJxrA/UJ1vriODkpI/AAAAAAAADsk/5IKqnf3gbiM/s1600/November%2B050.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_xepq_TJxrA/UJ1vriODkpI/AAAAAAAADsk/5IKqnf3gbiM/s320/November%2B050.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwp3g4DKzf0/UJ1vsNc_bkI/AAAAAAAADsw/HmilArghBwk/s1600/November%2B058.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwp3g4DKzf0/UJ1vsNc_bkI/AAAAAAAADsw/HmilArghBwk/s320/November%2B058.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dtmr2zaasbQ/UJ1vtOz9UjI/AAAAAAAADs8/yUwkTbIoBog/s1600/November%2B005.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dtmr2zaasbQ/UJ1vtOz9UjI/AAAAAAAADs8/yUwkTbIoBog/s320/November%2B005.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LoINQzI4wB8/UJ1vt9biaUI/AAAAAAAADtI/_qg9DH8m5e0/s1600/November%2B052.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LoINQzI4wB8/UJ1vt9biaUI/AAAAAAAADtI/_qg9DH8m5e0/s320/November%2B052.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DjhGKDZZYYc/UJ1vujkUsbI/AAAAAAAADtU/TG00IGViAc4/s1600/October%2B2012%2B013.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DjhGKDZZYYc/UJ1vujkUsbI/AAAAAAAADtU/TG00IGViAc4/s320/October%2B2012%2B013.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8E0E_9-x-Bw/UJ1vvk6XtYI/AAAAAAAADtg/uH36PgVFJn0/s1600/October%2B2012%2B034.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8E0E_9-x-Bw/UJ1vvk6XtYI/AAAAAAAADtg/uH36PgVFJn0/s320/October%2B2012%2B034.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VasvzdK3mI/UJ1vwY8oegI/AAAAAAAADts/qIhvxiO-nUY/s1600/October%2B2012%2B045.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VasvzdK3mI/UJ1vwY8oegI/AAAAAAAADts/qIhvxiO-nUY/s320/October%2B2012%2B045.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gpB13kmim5g/UJ1vw7ygtKI/AAAAAAAADt4/89lIxmyidPA/s1600/October%2B2012%2B058.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gpB13kmim5g/UJ1vw7ygtKI/AAAAAAAADt4/89lIxmyidPA/s320/October%2B2012%2B058.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vlakx_memA/UJ1vxpVTwtI/AAAAAAAADuE/6re2iFtMnqM/s1600/October%2B2012%2B101.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vlakx_memA/UJ1vxpVTwtI/AAAAAAAADuE/6re2iFtMnqM/s320/October%2B2012%2B101.JPG" /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-12757156502815176212012-10-30T13:07:00.000-04:002012-10-30T13:18:19.477-04:00The Lord Will ProvideWe had the privilege of attending a Matthew Smith concert recently. I've especially been enjoying his new version of an old hidden gym by John Newton called, "The Lord Will Provide."
<iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/track=3629828230/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://matthewsmith.bandcamp.com/track/the-lord-will-provide">The Lord Will Provide by Matthew Smith</a></iframe>
<i>Though troubles assail and dangers affright,
Though friends should all fail and foes all unite;
Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide,
The scripture assures us, the Lord will provide
The birds without barn or storehouse are fed,
From them let us learn to trust for our bread:
His saints, what is fitting, shall ne'er be denied,
So long as it's written, the Lord will provide
We may, like the ships, by tempest be tossed
On perilous deeps, but cannot be lost.
Though Satan enrages the wind and the tide,
The promise engages, the Lord will provide.
His call we obey, like Abram of old,
Not knowing our way, but faith makes us bold;
For though we are strangers we have a good Guide,
And trust in all dangers, the Lord will provide
When Satan appears to stop up our path,
And fill us with fears, we triumph by faith;
He cannot take from us, though oft he has tried,
This heart-cheering promise, the Lord will provide
He tells us we're weak, our hope is in vain,
The good that we seek we ne'er shall obtain,
But when such suggestions our spirits have plied,
This answers all questions, the Lord will provide
No strength of our own, or goodness we claim,
Yet since we have known the Savior's great name;
In this our strong tower for safety we hide,
The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide
When life sinks apace and death is in view,
This word of his grace shall comfort us through:
No fearing or doubting with Christ on our side,
We hope to die shouting the Lord will provide</i>
credits
from All I Owe, released 07 November 2006
Words: John Newton
Music: Matthew S. Smith
©2006 Detuned Radio Music (ASCAP) Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-5444223246812298782012-10-22T08:52:00.001-04:002012-10-22T08:52:36.468-04:00The Growing Boys!<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ydlM0ouxcM/UIVBkRqBl5I/AAAAAAAADjI/mkJrxEOA3AY/s1600/October%2B2012%2B004.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ydlM0ouxcM/UIVBkRqBl5I/AAAAAAAADjI/mkJrxEOA3AY/s400/October%2B2012%2B004.JPG" /></a><br />
It's hard to get them to look at the camera. I put something on my head to be silly and get their attention. When it fell on the ground, then the smiles came out. How do the professionals do it? :) Thankful for these two silly brothers!</div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-19864606114572594412012-10-19T15:31:00.002-04:002012-10-19T15:41:07.404-04:00EE sings about Dirty Dishes :)<a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/dirty dishes/Herckle/dirty_dishes.gif?o=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/Herckle/dirty_dishes.gif" border="0"></a>In my last post, I talked of my deep admiration for Elizabeth Elliot. She talks with godly, beautiful wisdom on suffering, marriage, homemaking, trusting God, discipline, etc.
And, in this talk, she even sings about dirty dishes. :)
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Click on Guide to Contentment and go to 30:18-30:40 (ish).
Enjoy!
Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-54840832580276763572012-10-10T08:09:00.001-04:002012-10-10T08:14:00.063-04:00May I Recommend......the archives of Elizabeth Elliot newsletters (1982-2003)? Not to mention the daily devotional, radio broadcasts, and other resources you'll find on this website.
<a href="http://www.elisabethelliot.org/newsletters.html"><b>http://www.elisabethelliot.org/newsletters.html</b></a>
My husband and I have been having some discussions about incorporating solid devotional material to our morning routine to stir the soul. (Helpful when you are plugging through Leviticus, for example.) I so admire this woman, and I love reading her stuff. Maybe I'll post some reasons why and quotes in the near future, to give you a flavor. Until then, may these warm your affections for God.
Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-19470141252621797572012-10-03T15:57:00.001-04:002012-10-03T16:01:37.753-04:00Adios, Helmet!These aren't the best pictures to show Timmy's original head shape/flatness. There's actually one picture that was more pronounced, but I can't find it. Anyway, if the numbers don't lie, our little man went from having diagonal differences of 13.6 mm down to 6.5 mm, in something like 4 1/2 months. We're thankful for the progress, which seems to be more unpredictable when older babies/toddlers are helmeted. Just deciding to get the helmet was a very tricky process for awhile. You hate to throw down a lot of money if it's not clearly a need, but looking back, we're encouraged that it was a worthwhile choice. Those helmet pictures sure were cute, but we don't miss the stench of the helmet. :)
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<p>I have been reading these posts, not always because I want to, but because, I know that I need to.
<p>I actually don't tweet. I honestly don't even facebook much anymore, although I go through spurts where I do more often. Getting a bit more tired of pinterest, although I love finding recipes and rainy-day activities - a goldmine of a resource! Yet, which social media we use or don't use isn't really the problem here. I think I inwardly pride myself on the fact I don't use some of the more trendy social media forms. But, seriously, how many hours a week do I use e-mail, search blogs or even peruse recipes. How does that hold up to the weekly minutes spent in the Word? How does my time spent connecting or browing compare to my desires and commitments to pray, study Scripture, or serve others, especially my little ones and husband (and church family)?
<p>And, just to preface the series, know they aren't saying quit your facebook, never tweet, etc. Read up, and you'll see that loud and clear.
<p>Today, I'm going to take the Social Media Challenge. I'm not here to tell you what that will look like in my home. Shew, I don't even know yet. I need to take an honest look at my habits and think through that personally. But, I know I want my kids to grow up seeing WAY more of mom's front than her back. I am positive I want them to see me in the Word more than typing words. I'm sure I want to serve people face to face more than facebook to facebook (although that can be a real source of encouragement). I want to enjoy the sunshine. Have clean clothes and yummy food ready. I want to know God and know others. But, on a lot of days, what robs me of these basic desires is, yup, the Internet.
<p>This isn't to discourage or make you feel crummy, the girltalkers are wonderful at reminding women of God's great grace to us and His wonderful calling on our lives.
<p>So, be encouraged. I'm ready to take a harder look at my daily habits as they relate to time, priorities, the computer, etc. And maybe fill up some of my previously wasted time with some more profitable pursuits.
<p>Here's the link to the posts - <a href="http://www.girltalkhome.com/blog/category/current_series/">Social Media/Less Is More</a>
Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-17584830617319342072012-08-07T14:24:00.002-04:002012-08-07T14:29:27.139-04:00Yellow Cake!!Ok. A break from pictures of kids and random links. Maybe we'll move back to more substantial, thoughtful posts one of these years.
But today, I'm typing up some new favorite recipes. Thought I'd share!
You'll love this. The evil part about it is you probably have all of the ingredients on hand. I know - it's calling my name too. Just buy some storebought chocolate icing (if you're lazy like me) and make your people smile! Oh, and I love that it's a one-bowl recipe. Nate "helped" me make it awhile back.
<a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/best-one-bowl-yellow-cake-recipe/"><b>
Old-Fashioned Yellow Cake
<a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/best-one-bowl-yellow-cake-recipe/"></a></b></a>Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-65012813064374507852012-07-25T13:36:00.000-04:002012-07-25T13:36:59.693-04:00Multitasking.Meet my new favorite Potty Training picture. This has been quite the 3 days. We win some, we lose some, but he's doing great overall. And, he's had some hilarious one-liners. And some funny pictures I won't share, so he'll thank me one day.
But, this is sharable. And, this is often our reality. It's hard to slow down to work when you're having fun. I hear ya, Nate.
Multitasking is not my forte - ask my husband or close friends. But, maybe Nate has a future in accomplishing several things at once!
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<br />Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-49124312471020140552012-07-11T20:52:00.000-04:002012-07-11T20:52:03.913-04:00Visit From Cousins!!We have been busy having a BLAST with our wonderful nephews and Dustin's sweet sister and sweet mama - the best sister-in-law and mother-in-law I could ever have asked for! <br />
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<br />Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-13819282666856983672012-06-13T16:22:00.001-04:002012-06-13T16:22:27.569-04:00What Every Husband Should Know About Stay-at-Home MomsThis is a helpful article for families. I definitely have my days of outer and inner chaos, and I'm thankful that Dustin strives to understand and encourage me in it. Enjoy! <br />
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<br />Jamie Buttshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12733222448380855317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263396.post-39510822597832727182012-05-03T08:00:00.000-04:002012-05-03T08:04:34.542-04:00The Double-Think, by Nancy WilsonOnce upon a time, I used to check dozens of blogs a day. I probably should have done something more productive with all of the time I took to do that. Now, I only check a few, not necessarily because I've become more productive, but because I now have less time. :) Well, and the fact that people don't blog as much anymore, I suppose.<br />
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But, <a href="http://www.feminagirls.com/"><b>this one</b></a> keeps me coming back lately.<br />
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And, something about the articles makes me not just think about them, but really chew on them. I'm often very challenged by something said.<br />
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"Double-think is when we get into a tailspin over-analyzing our motives
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we did commit or not. Did I apologize thoroughly enough? Do I need to
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Timmy is a very special little boy, with a smile as big as Texas, and a personality that's growing by the minute. We're so thankful for our happy, determined little Timmers. We pray that God would graciously grow him into a man whose name really fits, as Timothy means God-fearer! We love you sooooo much!<br />
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Brand new Timmy (with big feet for a newborn!)</div>
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I love it that big boy's holding up his finger in his 1st birthday
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