Donation Report

The T-Shirt sale we had to benefit Heifer International has ended! As stated, I am posting a donation report. Sadly, I must report that we were unable to sell enough shirts to secure a donation. The plan I had was to hopefully sell a minimum of 50 t-shirts. This would have secured a good donation amount to give over to Heifer International to provide a sustainable gift to someone in need.

Unfortunately in this economy, we were not able to do this at this time. The cost to have the few shirts made that were sold would not have provided us with any money to donate. In reality, it would have cost more to have them made. I am extremely grateful for those willing and able to step out and give to someone in need, someone with substantially less than they do.

We will do another fundraiser down the road in hopes of helping again. Thank you so very much for your cheerful giving to this project. The donated funds have been returned, minus the paypal fee. God bless you my friends! Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season celebrating our Lord!

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

~ Randa ~

The time is now & I have something to say... If a man cannot be a Christian where he is, he cannot be a Christian anywhere. -- Henry Ward Beecher

Ya know I finally figured out what I wanna be when I grow up. I'm going to be a PLANET SHAKER! Wondering what that is yet?? Well, it's a Transformist; someone who makes a difference in the world. Tall order you say? Uh no actually it's not. You see the time is now people. Get it together & get it in gear! We were created for a specific purpose. We all have a special name on a white stone waiting for those who overcome. Many people are so numbed down by this world & the culture of sin that they either don't realize it's there or just don't care about salvation anymore much less their purpose. Well.... WAKE UP!!!

We have never been closer than we are right now to Jesus' return. Are you thinking to yourself: oh that's for all those religious types; I don't need that return of Jesus junk. Who really believes that stuff anyway? My response: read the book for yourself because you do need it. You can realize it now or when it's too late, bottom-line. And p.s. that book is a life guide as well! I've heard many times over the years "Oh, so & so doesn't go out partying anymore, they found RELIGION" as they laugh... Like salvation is a joke. It's not a joke. Again, read the book. Sitting in the garage doesn't make you a Cadillac so understand that simply sitting in church doesn't make you a follower of Jesus. It's a relationship, it's not about religion.

Evil actions & drunken revelry is not of God. Tell me when's the last time anyone prayed earnestly to God while doing flaming Dr. Peppers or Tequila shots or drank gallons of beer?? Seriously, you may not like what I'm saying & that's ok. There's more in the book I'm sure you'll be convicted of, which is why most people avoid it in the first place, but know this: ignorance is not bliss when you're standing in the fire. You are accountable in the end. Remember that everyone has been there at the crossroads too. Some people choose to wake up & some people hit the snooze button. Just make sure you don't hit it one too many times only to realize you're too late. So unfriend me, delete me, whatever makes you sleep better at night if the truth isn't appealing to you.

Believe what you want, hear what you want, live how you want. After all, the choice is yours. I'm gonna wave my Banner for God & I'll keep waving it. That's how I choose to live, because contrary to what some believe I'm not blind.

I'm wide awake to the Truth in Jesus. Not the "party all week but Christian when it suits me" type of belief that so many follow. God warns in Revelation about being lukewarm. The gospel is foolishness to those who don't believe. Now He knows we aren't perfect but Jesus also said "Go & sin no more". In others words, make a change & try to be better, not fake it & pay lip service. I pray that many see God's truth & redemption & come out of the darkness. I'm a PLANET SHAKER & I'm gonna stand. What are you gonna do?

Revelation 2:17
Matthew 25:14-30
Song of Solomon 2:4
Revelation 21
Romans 8:31
Psalm 118:6
Isaiah 41:10
Jeremiah 20:11
Jeremiah 29:11
1 John 4:4
Oh just read the whole thing, LOL LOL LOL!!!!

For the Christian, nothing less than the presence of the Spirit
is enough to explain the marvelous changes worked in human
lives. Call it grace; call it providence; call it the result of
Bible study ... just so we understand that in and behind any or
all the instruments is the presence and work of the Spirit who
seeks and finds and transforms .-- Jim McGuiggan

Jesus does his best work at such moments. Just when the truth
about life sinks in, his truth starts to surface. He takes us by
the hand and dares us not to sweep the facts under the rug but
to confront them with him at our side. -- Max Lucado

I have been tortured with longing to believe ... and the
yearning grows stronger the more cogent the intellectual
difficulties stand in the way. -- Fyodor Dostoevsky

Make the most of the present moment. No occasion is unworthy of
our best efforts. God often uses the humble occasions and little
things to shape the course of a man's life. -- James Garfield

~ In Christ, Randa ~

Fundraiser Project for Heifer International...

Hello all! I hope today finds you happy, healthy & in God's Peace. Here at Mustard Seed Moments, the last few days have been very interesting. It's been laid on our hearts to reach out, to help communities, to help not only with food but provide sustainability to those with a hopeless outlook. As such, we have decided to start a T shirt drive as a way to raise funds to purchase items in the Heifer International Project Catalog. Please look into Heifer Project! They have an incredible mission & we desire to be a part of that. Together we have the power to help sustain a family, a community, a village with an animal as a food source. Not just for a single moment in time but as a continuing source to sustain many people!

Can you help? Will you? If God has laid it upon your heart to help with this project, we are very grateful for your kindness & willingness to participate, Thank you so much!!!

So MANY MANY people are hungry out there...on our soil & abroad. The global economy has hit everyone hard. However, if you can find $22.00 to spend on a Christian design T shirt, I humbly ask you to purchase this one. I will be posting a donation report on here once we have gotten through the sale time of the shirts & I have purchased our gift to Heifer Project. I am SOOOO excited to be doing this, to be taking a stand & being obedient to the words laid on our hearts. Thank you again for your participation. Remember, the sale of the shirts will go on from 10/23/11 through 11/23/11. At that time, I will place a group order for all of your t shirts. Once they arrive, I will personally mail them to you so please allow adequate time for arrival to you! P.S. Be sure to include your shipping information & contact information!!! <3

Let's work together to break some chains!!! The link for purchase is on my blog on the right side of the page. May God bless you all abundantly & shine His face upon you in a very special way today & always!!!
~ Randa ~

Such a Time as This....

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For Such A Time As This
By: Beckah Shae
Produced by: Jack "Shoc" Shocklee
****2011 Shae Shoc Records****

I'm just an ordinary person,
With so much resistance and so many hindrances.
I'm just a common average woman,
With an ugly past, that keeps tryin to hold me back.
Limitations all surround me
And this world thinks that it's drowning in hopelessness.

Then I hear you call my name
Out loud and I say yes!

Just a moment for a lifetime. For such a time as this, I say yes!
I've been chosen to arise, For such a time as this, and I say yes!

Alive awake alert, I know I don't deserve,
Why I'm in this position,
But I'm here ready to serve.
Willing to lose it all, I'm answering Your call.
Oh heart and soul please listen,
For the mandate must be heard.
Your grace and favor crown me,
And I need Your strength around me,
Cause I still fear how hard it might be.

And what's worth living for, if nothing is worth dying for?
I'm gonna make a stand, I'm gonna make an echo.
I'm gonna make some history, with His story!
Writing the pages of today to read about tomorrow's change,
Cause I know I was made, for such a time as this.

Esther 4 / Matthew 22:14 / 1 Corinthians 1:28 / 1 Peter 2:9

****2011 Shae Shoc Records****

Beckah Shae is an incredible artist & this song speaks volumes. In a time such as this, we are called to make a stand, to live for God & to tell the world about Jesus. I ABSOLUTELY relate to this song!!! I think we've all felt like this world thinks it has drown us out at some point in our lives. However, when we get our focus back on our Great Redeemer, we realize we were never drown out. We were simply carried along until we could regain focus. Isn't our God so good?? He loves us even when we mess up, when we fail to follow directions...funny isn't it that he never left our side?? And as we grow & mature in our ability to keep focused, we become more aware of our journey... where God is leading us.
You are chosen to make history with His story!! Jesus is Lord!!! Make a stand, make an echo...by arising to follow God in such a time as this!!!
~ Randa ~

I've heard life is like a box of sweet delights, But in reality every day is a fight
So we hold on to the promise, that things happen for reasons we may not understand it
But faith keeps us believin'

And I know that we can make it with faith in our hearts, we can face it
Any mountain that comes our way we can move

There's never a right time To get up and live life You only got one try (Andale, andale)
So take what you've been given

And make time to turn someone's day bright And change how we live life (Andale, andale)
The future's what we make it

So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (One life, one world y'all) The future's what we make it

So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (One life, one world y'all)
The future's what we make it So let's go

We in a time when sun don't shine in all places, Typically nose to the grind just to make it
Take the same old, see the same faces, Sayin' it's the hand we've been dealt so we take it

But if life's what we make it, I'm a turn the world around
Make the poor people famous, Make the B the new A list
Give your Facebook page a new face-lift

And every status you post will compliment who you are
The whole world's dark while you shine like a star
Then bring hatred to an end and watch the honor of our generation come alive again

There's never a right time To get up and live life
You only got one try (Andale, andale)
So take what you've been given

And make time To turn someone's day bright
And change how we live life (Andale, andale)
The future's what we make it

It's the right time To get up and live life
You only got one try (Andale, andale)
So take what you've been given

And make time To turn someone's day bright
And change how we live life (Andale, andale)
The future's what we make it, so let's go

Yeah, we got brighter days ahead
I know you got dreams, I believe in them
I know you got problems too, forget them
'Cause life's too short so let's begin

Yep, see it's all about you
You are the change the world needs to view 'Cause when we change the world changes too
And it's a small world after all

'Cause I got something that'll change the world..Moms to the dads, every boy and girl
All I wanna do is show ya how it could be if ya open up and let your spirit free

So let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go
Let's go, let's go, let's go

There's never a right time, To get up and live life
You only got one try (Andale, andale)
So take what you've been given

And make time To turn someone's day bright
And change how we live life (Andale, andale)
The future's what we make it

So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (One life, one world y'all)
The future's what we make it

So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (To the beat y'all)
So let's go (One life, one world y'all)
The future's what we make it
So let's go, yeah (Andale, andale)

Sure we make it, Sure we make it, (Andale, andale)

We make it, we make it
Let's go, let's go
~ Let's Go ... Group 1 Crew featuring Toby Mac~

I love this new song by Group 1 Crew!! It coincides with a mission trip some people in our church have gone on. I posted a graphic of it above...please pray for them as they are now in Uganda being the hands & feet of Jesus..doing God's work He would have them do..being humbled by the faith of those in Africa as the Holy Spirit moves. My cousin & his step-daughter are there in this group. They inspire me so :) I wish I could have gone with them...what an AMAZING experience!! The updates coming in are truly beautiful :') So let's get out there & be PIONEERS OF CHANGE in this broken world...being the servants God intended us to be so we may shine His light & His love to everyone to has eyes to see & ears to hear!!!!
Love you all & God bless you richly... Randa

"Come Home" by Luminate

You're best friends with the word regret.
You're afraid that your life's been wasted,
So why hope if it's only gonna let you down.
You don't think people really change.
That you're a mess and you'll always be the same,
And you doubt if you'll ever get it turned around.

So (I know) you've been running, searching for something But you're looking in a place you don't belong. It's never too late, you can't outrun grace.
No, Mercy doesn't care what you've done!
So Come Home (Oh Oh, Oh Oh)
So Come Home (Oh Oh, Oh Oh)

You can try to fix your broken empire. And put bricks on a cracked foundation. But you'd be building castles on the sand. There's power in the blood of Jesus.
Your Father's screaming just come home.
He's reaching out His hands...

From the shadows, From the wrong roads
From the darkness, From the unknown
To redemption, Something beautiful
To a new love, To new Home...

Yep... another pivotal song!! Today is music day in my little brain :) I really LOVE this song & the message it brings! NO MATTER WHAT YOU'VE DONE OR HOW UNREDEEMABLE YOU THINK YOU MAY BE THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE STILL SCREAMS YOUR NAME... I know all caps on that last sentence lol. It's just a point that we just don't seem to get. Even the most mature in their faith walk still struggle at times with the AWESOME fact that God still wants a heart to heart closeness with us regardless of our mistakes, regrets, wrongs, failures, etc.... ask God to forgive those things because He loves you anyway & it's done that simple :) It all goes into the sea of forgetfulness. Jesus paid it all, period. You can do all things through Jesus, but without Him, well... it's like the vine without the branch it grows from. No access to the good things you need to grow & mature. I would not survive without my sustainer, God or His son Jesus who strengthens me daily, nor could the vine away from the branch & the vine dresser. The vine, the branch & the vine dresser...we are the ultimate team ;)
~ Randa ~

You hold the weight of the world
Still I don't slip through Your hands
Your love is bigger
Than just a notion built by man
I fall again and again,
But you whisper, “You're still mine.”
You feel the pain of the world,
But you never push mine aside.

(Chorus)
And You reach for me
With a love that quiets all my fears
And You reach for me
Like a Father wipes away the tears
So many people in this world,
But I hear You calling out my name.
You reach for me.
Now I'm never gonna be the same.

You know all of my fears
There's nothing Your eyes can't see.
When I tried to give up,
Lord, You never gave up on me.
I give You all of my hopes and dreams,
I lay them down.
Of all the place I've looked,
You're the one truth I have found.

And You reach for me
With a love that quiets all my fears
And You reach for me
Like a Father wipes away the tears
So many people in this world,
But I hear You calling out my name.
You reach for me.
Now I'm never gonna be the same.

You hold the weight of the world,
Still I don't slip through Your hands.
You put the stars in the sky.
You know every grain of sand.

And You reach for me
With a love that quiets all my fears
And You reach for me
Like a Father wipes away the tears
So many people in this world,
But I hear You calling out my name.
You reach for me.
Now I'm never gonna be the same.

You reach for me.
For me.
~ Reach by Peter Furler ~
WOW!! That's a great song by Peter Furler! God is bigger than anything we are facing! Think about the lyrics for a minute... He holds the weight of the world, yet each of us don't slip through His hands... He put the stars in the sky, but He knows every grain of sand! He is in total control even when we think it's all out of control. Isaiah 55:8-9 says "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. "As the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." And while He is in control of ALL that is going on in the universe & this planet, He wants a relationship with US, between our hearts & His heart. A close walk with us. Who are WE that the creator of EVERYTHING wants to be near us in all of our faults & imperfections?? AWESOME right?! :) He calls us by name.. He reaches for us, for our hearts so that not only will we benefit, but so that those around us will benefit by seeing God's love & light shining in us. May God shine through you today & everyday in amazing, incredible boldness!!! ~ Randa

That was awkward...

Ok Ok soooo, obviously this has been the topic of conversation for at least a few days right??
Well, these are my thoughts, and I'm sure those of you who personally know me knew I would have a few ;)

Matthew 24:36-44
The Day and Hour Unknown
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.
42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. 44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Alright, that being said....
Make no mistake, He will return for His beloved! Are you prepared? Have you heard of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

11 “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’

12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’

13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

So, is your lamp full? Will you be prepared or you run out of oil when He returns?

~ Randa ~