noreply@blogger.com (Cortnee Ingram)Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:28:01 -0800Blogger http://www.blogger.com31125http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/en-usnoGod,encouragement,hope,bible,Jesus,life,struggle,faithThis is a personal account of God's goodness and sovereignty. My goal is to bless other people through what God has done in my life.EncouragementCortnee Zirpelcortneez@yahoo.comCortnee Zirpelhttp://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-31st-last-day-in-may-to-pray.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 23:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-5073912543942184138Well I don't have tremendously good news to report. I haven't met my husband, yet! But I was reminded of Hebrews 11 as I was considering what to write tonight. I haven't lost hope and I will continue to pray in faith for my husband :) Faith in Action.... Hebrews 11: 1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-26.htmlThu, 26 May 2011 23:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-2363417756164813113As a lot of you may know already, God has blessed me beyond imagine this week! My car broke down 2 weeks ago and within 24 hours I had an answer to prayer! I was given a very special vehicle yesterday. Its so amazing what God has done for my family, I can't put it into words! As for my husband, I have been feeling for a little while now that God has been waiting on me to bring us together. Since 1cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/every-day-in-mayday-22.htmlSun, 22 May 2011 22:48:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6527793081134256852I was looking up verses that talked about a "final hour" and I was led to this verse: Jeremiah 29:11 NIV "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Since it's day 22 of my month long journey to pray for a husband, this verse seems very appropriate :) I'm glad I can hope in the Lord because He's the 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-18-19.htmlThu, 19 May 2011 23:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-3768642756152208820I think one of the lessons I'm re-learning about my walk with God is that He really only requires or desires a relationship with me. He just wants me to want Him and desire to be around Him.  Kind of ironic because that's all I want as a woman is for a man to want me :) and desire to be around me :) But all I really need to do is trust, believe, hope, and desire God and He will give me the 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-17-pm.htmlTue, 17 May 2011 22:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-2227848130369187983I am reading a bible plan right now about trusting God. It seems even when God is performing miracles I can still doubt Him! But I'm so glad I can stand on scripture during those doubting times and feel like I can take on anything! I think these two passages of scripture embody those feelings. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in 1cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-17.htmlTue, 17 May 2011 06:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-5753415113840472435Good morning! As I am reading my bible on my phone I click on my reading plan and here are the 3 verses I get for today... Jeremiah 32:27 NIV "I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" Philippians 4:13 NIV "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:19 NIV "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-12th-thru-16th.htmlMon, 16 May 2011 22:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-4351230344001447874A lot has happened in the last few days! One of the most significant is my car breaking down. At first I was upset and worried, but after a few minutes I knew that God would take care of us.  He had always provided for us, no matter the circumstances. But what ended up happening I could have never imagined! After emailing friends and family, less than 24 hours later, my dad called me. He 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-10-11.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 20:07:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-1850010196649603118 This is how I was feeling today...maybe a little nostalgic and romantic :) I really like this song. I think it simplifies how I feel. Enjoy... 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-9th.htmlMon, 9 May 2011 23:38:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-8181947874204550460Psalm 145:1-21 NIV "I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-8th-mother-day.htmlSun, 8 May 2011 22:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6189960740200670645Today was fun celebrating witht family for Mother's Day. On my way home I couldn't help but think what my life would be like if I had a husband... I know that I can live and survive without one, but that's not the point. I simply don't want to. I want someone to share the good and the bad with. I want someone to come home to at the end of each day. So tonight I am asking...in Jesus name...for my 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-6-and-7.htmlSun, 8 May 2011 00:42:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-1059156989166859100Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 NIV "Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery." Sometimes all that makes sense is the Word of God! Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement! Blessings, Cortnee :) 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-5.htmlThu, 5 May 2011 23:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-4254198137015345047Song of Solomon 3:1-11 NIV "All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find him. I will get up now and go about the city, through its streets and squares; I will search for the one my heart loves. So I looked for him but did not find him. The watchmen found me as they made their rounds in the city. "Have you seen the one my heart loves?" Scarcely 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-4-may-4.htmlWed, 4 May 2011 22:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-7611081349496795048Not so much happening today. Figured there would be lulls in the prayer department :) But I'm still going strong! Trying to keep positive and keep my focus on Jesus. It seems a lot easier before I wake up James and get us both out the door in the morning :) Then the busyness begins.           Romans 8:24-25 NIV       &#0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/third-day-of-may.htmlWed, 4 May 2011 00:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-3726779605803127813Another encouraging day for sure! I love the comments and little encouragments I get from people who understand where I'm coming from. And I think its so wonderful how many people will rally for you when you ask them to. I'm so grateful for every thought and prayer! It means the world to me! Especially when I find myself teatering yet again..."will it even happen?" Everytime I find myself 0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/2nd-day-of-may.htmlMon, 2 May 2011 23:04:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-791324923089114317Not much to report today. Just the usual Monday blahdy blah :) I was encouraged by a couple friends who let me know they are praying for me :) So that made my day better! I definitely am praying and hoping you are too! This is the verse I found today that has encouraged me...I hope it encourages you also!                Matthew0cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/first-day-of-may.htmlSun, 1 May 2011 21:47:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-4209711784729853944So today was a beautiful day to begin the month of May and my quest to find a husband :) I prayed and I hope all of you did too! I was encouraged by several people and their testimonies. Not only have they had similar experiences but they are behind me all the way! So thank you for reading and praying :) I will be updating daily in order for everyone to be able to hear how I am doing and also 1cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/every-day-in-may.htmlexpectinghusbandMayprayprayerSun, 1 May 2011 00:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6622830416391627493Every day in May I am asking my family and friends to pray! My goal is to pray for a husband :) Some of you may think this is silly, but I was inspired by someone I met at church last week. Her daughter had an eye duct problem. It was clogged, it made her face swell, and her eye was always tearing. Her and her husband found out she was going to need surgery, but they weren't thrilled about this 3cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/why-i-do-what-i-do.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 13:13:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-1863635686151925298Hey friends! I was asked today by my brother @bradbechler to respond to his post titled: "What are you Doing to Make a Change" This is what I wrote: l too feel, like my fellow brother in Christ, like there is a HUGE need for helping people in this world today. I believe that as I grow in Christ, I need to reach out more and more to others who are in need of Him! I remember just a few months 4cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/prayer-warrior.htmlThu, 2 Jul 2009 17:18:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-5565457702825477876Hey friends! Some of you may know this about me, and others may not. I am on a team in the twitterverse called @Worldprayr. This account was set up by an individual who loves the Lord and loves to pray for people. I started with Twitter on March 31, 2009. When I started I wasn't sure why I was there and what I was going to "tweet" about. Then all of a sudden I realized that I could use this2cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/one.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 09:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-664596577936924141 This is a very interesting story depicting how I believe our nation is acting today. I believe we are overestimating our President's knowledge on politics, and underestimating how much power he really has and who he is working for. I don't usually get into politics, but I really enjoyed how this piece was written. I hope you enjoy it to...The OneAnd it came to pass in the Age of Insanity that1cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-friends-struggle-with-divorce.htmlMon, 8 Jun 2009 19:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-171500620440977051Hi friends!! Today I want to feature my friend's blog. Her name is @Java4Two on Twitter. We have become very close on Twitter and I believe her story is more than worthy of attention. She needs your help to spread the word about her cause too! Thanks for taking the time to read her story, and please follow her blog and support her cause.In His name and service,Cortnee :)1cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/money-and-ministry.htmlMon, 1 Jun 2009 09:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6515295164693381464Hi all. So glad you decided to join me today as I write about something that is very sensitive to a lot of people. Does money and ministry go hand in hand, or does God supply all our needs without using His people?I again have had my faith questioned when a recent friend of mine on Twitter asked me this question: "Can you read Revelation 22:17 and interpret it for me?" Being the gullible 3cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-sustainer-in-middle-of-my-desert_28.htmlThu, 28 May 2009 16:18:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6789014068105149890I can't believe sometimes how in awe I am of my Father in heaven! Just trying to figure out what to write to everyone in this post, I was praying and thinking about what is going on in my life, and that's when the Holy Spirit reminded me. God has sustained me for the last 3 years in my faith walk with Him. And when I mean sustained, I mean He has provided for me for 3 years in a way that no man 3cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/word-of-god-speak.htmlSat, 9 May 2009 11:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-6734878853397703623The title is meant to make the words that I write what God wants written and nothing more. I love the song by MercyMe and it inspired me to title it that way. So...this morning I have been reading in Nehemiah, chapters 8, 9 and 10. Wow - can I just say that God is amazing through everything and every situation, He is right there and amazing! In this book, Nehemiah is sent to Jerusalem to help 5cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)http://cortneezcorner.blogspot.com/2009/04/layed-off-or-hurting-financially-god-is.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 16:30:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4878895273054537916.post-4810742556512618221This was a spontaneous post to a friend's website, but it was so full of the Lord, I knew I needed to share it here as well. I am not layed off per say, but I will tell you I am in a time of dryness!! And I know that God desires for me to rely on Him only! I am strengthened by the revelation that if EVERYTHING were stripped away today - I would still have Jesus! And I would have lost my life 5cortneez@yahoo.com (Cortnee Zirpel)