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| Always together.....hand in hand |
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| Always have each other's back |
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| All night and all day |
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| Time and space have separated them, but after several months and 12,000 miles......back in the SAME POD ~ in East Asia!!!! (at least for a week) |
Sunday, March 13, 2011
TWO PEAS.....
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Spring Blogging Party
Spring has sprung here in the South, and I thought I'd join the party.
How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?
Boring ~ not really, but reading these answers might prove it.
What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
Can't think of any....perhaps someone extremely godly.
Who is your favorite blogger? Why?
Can't pick ~ like picking your favorite child.
What is your comfort food/drink?
Something salty/then something sweet. Sprite ~ reminds me of Christmas (only time my Mom bought 7-Up)
Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.
I have hoarding tendancies.
Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?
Finish writing a book ~ but, it must not be STRONG enough, 'cause it's not getting done.
Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?
Romantic Comedy ~ too much drama and heartache in the real world....like to escape to some fun when watching a movie.
Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?
All of the above ~ so many books, so little time. I probably have enough books in my house for five lifetimes.
Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?
Oldies but goodies.
If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?
Put it in the bank and pray about it.
Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).
Wasting time ~ ugh.
If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
Italy
Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?
No strange talent.
What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
Putting together Women's Retreats.
What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?
Lilacs and lily of the valley.
When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less?
After studying Proverbs several years ago, I have decided to pretty much "zip it." I'm usually not much of a talker.
If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?
Same. Can't understand spending hundreds of dollars for shoes.
What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
Claustrophobia.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
nothing really ~ God gets all the glory for anything that would be considered an accomplishment in my life. Have to ask Him.
What are your favorite animals?
Dogs.
Are you a hopeless romantic?
No.
What movie or book character can you most relate to?
Bridget Jones ~ before Christ....I was a mess.
How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?
Boring ~ not really, but reading these answers might prove it.
What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
Can't think of any....perhaps someone extremely godly.
Who is your favorite blogger? Why?
Can't pick ~ like picking your favorite child.
What is your comfort food/drink?
Something salty/then something sweet. Sprite ~ reminds me of Christmas (only time my Mom bought 7-Up)
Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.
I have hoarding tendancies.
Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?
Finish writing a book ~ but, it must not be STRONG enough, 'cause it's not getting done.
Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?
Romantic Comedy ~ too much drama and heartache in the real world....like to escape to some fun when watching a movie.
Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?
All of the above ~ so many books, so little time. I probably have enough books in my house for five lifetimes.
Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?
Oldies but goodies.
If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?
Put it in the bank and pray about it.
Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).
Wasting time ~ ugh.
If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
Italy
Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?
No strange talent.
What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
Putting together Women's Retreats.
What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?
Lilacs and lily of the valley.
When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less?
After studying Proverbs several years ago, I have decided to pretty much "zip it." I'm usually not much of a talker.
If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?
Same. Can't understand spending hundreds of dollars for shoes.
What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
Claustrophobia.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
nothing really ~ God gets all the glory for anything that would be considered an accomplishment in my life. Have to ask Him.
What are your favorite animals?
Dogs.
Are you a hopeless romantic?
No.
What movie or book character can you most relate to?
Bridget Jones ~ before Christ....I was a mess.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
WORLD POPULATION
During my Quiet Time this morning as I prayed, a few of the key verses I use to pray for the unsaved came to mind.....I Timothy 2:4 and II Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God wants ALL people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the TRUTH.
So, I thought...I wonder how many are ALL right now, and went to the WORLD POPULATION website/counter.
Fascinating ~
When I first got there, it was: 6,897,838,826.
Every few seconds I would refresh: ...927, 956, 985, 9,014, 043, 086, 115, 129, 158, 172, 187, 201, 232.
The AWESOMENESS of God takes my breath away.
Thinking about HIS OMNIPRESENCE....HE is there for EACH ONE of those births, deaths and everything in between.
Thinking about HIS OMNISCIENCE....HE knows every cry of every person, every hair on every head, and every thought of each and every one of us on this planet.
Thinking about HIS OMNIPOTENCE....it is through HIS almighty power that almost SEVEN BILLION people live, move, breath and have their being ~ and HE KNOWS every life, every movement, every breath, every thought, every word, and every deed.
WOW!
Soon to be.....SEVEN BILLION
Heavenly Father, and Creator of ALL things ~ the earth is full of Your GLORY, and may ALL of these t SEVEN BILLION people realize WHO the CREATOR of that GLORY is, and give their sinful hearts to YOU so YOU can reside there and they can live out the FULLNESS You long for them to have. By the BLOOD of the LAMB that saves yesterday, today and tomorrow, may ALL be SAVED and come to the KNOWLEDGE of the TRUTH. In Jesus' victorious name I pray. AMEN and AMEN
They are yellow, black and white. They are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Oh that EACH ONE, would REACH ONE.....don't let this happen.
God doesn't need us, but He wants to use us. May we be used of Him, to further His Kingdom for His glory...it is ALL due His GLORIOUS NAME, Jesus the Christ.
Addendum: as of press time....the population is now 6,898,045,314.
Seven billion coming soon ~ each one, reach one.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God wants ALL people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the TRUTH.
So, I thought...I wonder how many are ALL right now, and went to the WORLD POPULATION website/counter.
Fascinating ~
When I first got there, it was: 6,897,838,826.
Every few seconds I would refresh: ...927, 956, 985, 9,014, 043, 086, 115, 129, 158, 172, 187, 201, 232.
Thinking about HIS OMNIPRESENCE....HE is there for EACH ONE of those births, deaths and everything in between.
Thinking about HIS OMNISCIENCE....HE knows every cry of every person, every hair on every head, and every thought of each and every one of us on this planet.
Thinking about HIS OMNIPOTENCE....it is through HIS almighty power that almost SEVEN BILLION people live, move, breath and have their being ~ and HE KNOWS every life, every movement, every breath, every thought, every word, and every deed.
WOW!
Soon to be.....SEVEN BILLION
Heavenly Father, and Creator of ALL things ~ the earth is full of Your GLORY, and may ALL of these t SEVEN BILLION people realize WHO the CREATOR of that GLORY is, and give their sinful hearts to YOU so YOU can reside there and they can live out the FULLNESS You long for them to have. By the BLOOD of the LAMB that saves yesterday, today and tomorrow, may ALL be SAVED and come to the KNOWLEDGE of the TRUTH. In Jesus' victorious name I pray. AMEN and AMEN
Oh that EACH ONE, would REACH ONE.....don't let this happen.
God doesn't need us, but He wants to use us. May we be used of Him, to further His Kingdom for His glory...it is ALL due His GLORIOUS NAME, Jesus the Christ.
Addendum: as of press time....the population is now 6,898,045,314.
Seven billion coming soon ~ each one, reach one.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Welcome, February
Ahhhh, the harshness and the dead of January is behind us.
The month of love begins and promises of things to come.
A month when our hearts start the pitter-patter of the hope of Spring, and its first floral appearing....
As winter fades above you,
Your crown pokes through the ground.
You tentatively peep and take
A regal look around.
Good morning little snowdrop, so full of hope and grace.How wonderful to welcome your gentle smiling face.
You stretch to reach the sunlight
With gracious, sylphlike yawn.
Your confidence is growing;
Hope of spring begins to dawn.
Good afternoon young snowdrop, so full of peace and love
How wonderful to welcome you to the world above.
The snow has disappeared,
And winter turns and leaves.
Your wave farewell reveals
Your long and slender sleeves.
Good day my little snowdrop, so delicate and fineHow wonderful to welcome you into this heart of mine.
You sway in celebration,
Dancing lightly in the breeze.
The weather has a delicate
And sudden, tiny sneeze.
Good evening humble snowdrop; I’m so pleased that you’re here.You bring a breath of life to the beginning of the year.
Copyright
Angela Yardy 2010
Snowdrops are a member of the lily family ~ closely related to the daffodil, originally from Turkey.
The snowdrop's affinity in Great Britian is similar to the tulip in Holland with splendid displays throughout the British Isles. According to the Great British Gardens website, there are over forty listings of estates and parks who welcome those interested in taking in the beautiful parade of winter's bourgeoning promise.
It is easy to imagine, too, how snowdrops were the perfect flower for the feast, flawless symbols of purity and cleanliness, and what pleasure must have been taken in gathering them, or in merely having them growing around a church on the day itself. They were known then as Candlemas bells.
For most of us, Candlemas and its traditions are long gone, but the flower whose plantings it inspired lives on to remind us that winter is ending.
Snowdrop ~ the hope of Spring.
The hope of Spring ~ Jesus the Christ.
Be strong and take heart, all you who HOPE in the LORD.
Snowdrops are a member of the lily family ~ closely related to the daffodil, originally from Turkey.
The snowdrop's affinity in Great Britian is similar to the tulip in Holland with splendid displays throughout the British Isles. According to the Great British Gardens website, there are over forty listings of estates and parks who welcome those interested in taking in the beautiful parade of winter's bourgeoning promise.
The snowdrop has been a garnered spectacle since the early Middle Ages because of its association with faith, as they cluster around churchyards and old religious foundations such as ruined abbies and prioiries. Imagine before the advent of electricity, the gloom of a February day and the dank darkness of a medieval church.
The snowdrop has had a strong association with a specific feast of the Roman Catholic Church: Candlemas. Candlemas takes place forty days after Christmas, February 2nd. It is the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary. Before the Reformation, parishioners formed in procession, brought their candles to be blessed, then lit, and set before the Virgin's statue. Then the precious candles were taken home to ward off evil spirits. It is not hard to imagine how, on a typically gloomy February day in a medieval church that was fairly dark anyway, that this must have provided a spectacle of brightness that left onlookers quite spellbound. It must have been the brightest moment, quite literally, of the whole year. Then the precious candles were taken home, to ward off evil spirits.
It is easy to imagine, too, how snowdrops were the perfect flower for the feast, flawless symbols of purity and cleanliness, and what pleasure must have been taken in gathering them, or in merely having them growing around a church on the day itself. They were known then as Candlemas bells.
For most of us, Candlemas and its traditions are long gone, but the flower whose plantings it inspired lives on to remind us that winter is ending.
Snowdrop ~ the hope of Spring.
The hope of Spring ~ Jesus the Christ.Be strong and take heart, all you who HOPE in the LORD.
Psalm 31:24
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