Umm...I have a confession to make.
*guilty grin*
Well, it is like this folks. The house I'm staying in is a helter schelter wall to wall mess. That is the honest truth. I am really just a visitor but I live here so I try to tidy things up as I walk by or putting away the few items whose homes I am can figure out. Lately, a new and almost sinister temptation is upon me.
Allow me to explain.
My grandmother collects several types of products. She regularly gets shipments of beauti control, mela stinka, (I mean melaleuca) and Creative Memories. These things all bring her joy. The problem is that even packing material is reuseable and nothing that is reusable is thrown away around here. I noticed over the past few days a horribly large amount of air filled plastic bags sitting around waiting to be used for mailing or packing should that ever occur.
Then it happened, I picked one up and popped it. I threw it away. Then another, then another, then another...I'm addicted. I'm hoping she won't notice perhaps I won't die since new orders are expected in so she will soon have more packing materils... I feel terribly guilty. The worst of it? I'm somewhat addicted to seeing small spots appear in places filled with junk. I may need prayer...not sure if I can handle my random desires to throw away even useful things.
To tell you the truth I'm having a hard time coping with it all. I don't want to be a bother and have them wish me living somewhere else. I don't want to live with mountains of stuff either. Why are earthly posessions so alluring? hmm...well, I'm going to go see if there is anything else I can throw out. Later people!
Friday, September 30, 2005
This week has been awesome.
When my family evacuated along with almost the entire Texas coast we left our home behind in what seemed to be the path of distruction. It was with strained and slightly unsettled feelings that I hugged my family goodbye and headed out. I left a day earlier than the rest hauling camping gear and other things that we thought might come in handy should the house be blown away or damaged.
Two cats and a dog huddled in various states of distress within the confines of my baby truck. The cats were panicked not having ever been in a cage at all...ever... they mewed loudly and protested with full voices at the injustice which had seemingly been thrust upon them in what was the fairest of weather. It did appear to be the most inconvienient time in thier short lives. The dog happily gazed about from his perch in the front seat. It was easy to notice that he was eager to see where the next road would lead.
All was loaded and the last of the things in my room had been placed as advantagiously as possible inside the house. Darkness was almost upon me when I left for the hills. That was the start of what turned out to be a very nice week. I arrived at my Grandparents and started helping them get organized for the others who would be joining us shortly. Washing sheets, making beds and doing the small things that add up in the long run. I'd like to say that this was all done and that the company arrived in a picture perfect world but in reality that is far from the case.
My Dad's parents, my family, and our friends all joined Grandmom, Pop and I for what turned out to be one of those crazy weekends one can only dream about and never thinks to imagine. People scattered all over the floors at night, fellowship until the wee hours of the morning, and a list of other activities to fill the day. It seemed like a family reunion. Everyone got along pretty well and even the 7 dogs and 6 cats seemed to do well together though a few of the cats stayed in cages and one is missing still. To make the end of this crazy but somewhat wonderful weekend everyone was able to travel home to find homes and yards intact. There it is folks the update on Hurricane Rita for which many of you have been asking.
Goodnight to all and I am not checking this for spelling errors so please forgive me...it is 4am and I am going to bed! ~Sarah
When my family evacuated along with almost the entire Texas coast we left our home behind in what seemed to be the path of distruction. It was with strained and slightly unsettled feelings that I hugged my family goodbye and headed out. I left a day earlier than the rest hauling camping gear and other things that we thought might come in handy should the house be blown away or damaged.
Two cats and a dog huddled in various states of distress within the confines of my baby truck. The cats were panicked not having ever been in a cage at all...ever... they mewed loudly and protested with full voices at the injustice which had seemingly been thrust upon them in what was the fairest of weather. It did appear to be the most inconvienient time in thier short lives. The dog happily gazed about from his perch in the front seat. It was easy to notice that he was eager to see where the next road would lead.
All was loaded and the last of the things in my room had been placed as advantagiously as possible inside the house. Darkness was almost upon me when I left for the hills. That was the start of what turned out to be a very nice week. I arrived at my Grandparents and started helping them get organized for the others who would be joining us shortly. Washing sheets, making beds and doing the small things that add up in the long run. I'd like to say that this was all done and that the company arrived in a picture perfect world but in reality that is far from the case.
My Dad's parents, my family, and our friends all joined Grandmom, Pop and I for what turned out to be one of those crazy weekends one can only dream about and never thinks to imagine. People scattered all over the floors at night, fellowship until the wee hours of the morning, and a list of other activities to fill the day. It seemed like a family reunion. Everyone got along pretty well and even the 7 dogs and 6 cats seemed to do well together though a few of the cats stayed in cages and one is missing still. To make the end of this crazy but somewhat wonderful weekend everyone was able to travel home to find homes and yards intact. There it is folks the update on Hurricane Rita for which many of you have been asking.
Goodnight to all and I am not checking this for spelling errors so please forgive me...it is 4am and I am going to bed! ~Sarah
3 minute miracle
Have you had your three minute miracle today?
My hair has been extra hard to manage lately. The length plays a minor role in that problem but I also find that it has been slightly damaged lately. One theory on the extra damage is that my hair is taking the stress of abnormal amounts of paint which I continually seem to be stripping, chipping and otherwise removing from my hair. All in all, lots of breakage and damage going on....haha...if your actually reading this I know you are bored!
Back to the story! Ok, so the damage is done but I am trying to keep it looking as nice as possible. I mentioned my troubles to my Grandmother this morning and she offered me a three minute miracle. Conditioner which is supposed to do a lot of repair work in a three minute time slot. I decided that I had nothing to loose so I added this product to my daily washing routine.
Three minutes later hair is falling out in clumps. I almost put it all in a box to save for locks of love, or just to save in case I end up needing a wig...I mean, I'm talking run my hands through my hair and come away with handfuls each and every time.
I'm a little worried at this point. I'm not sure how many miracles I can handle these days but it occurs to me that lots of guys out there must have seen beeen seeing miracles in action. Hopefully that is a blessed thought to some of you with not so much hair on top. Just think you have witnessed a miracle!!
Anyway, I think I'm done with generic miracles. I'd like to keep my what is left of my hair! Luckily, I do believe it was only going through a phase. Don't worry, so far I don't need a wig!
My hair has been extra hard to manage lately. The length plays a minor role in that problem but I also find that it has been slightly damaged lately. One theory on the extra damage is that my hair is taking the stress of abnormal amounts of paint which I continually seem to be stripping, chipping and otherwise removing from my hair. All in all, lots of breakage and damage going on....haha...if your actually reading this I know you are bored!
Back to the story! Ok, so the damage is done but I am trying to keep it looking as nice as possible. I mentioned my troubles to my Grandmother this morning and she offered me a three minute miracle. Conditioner which is supposed to do a lot of repair work in a three minute time slot. I decided that I had nothing to loose so I added this product to my daily washing routine.
Three minutes later hair is falling out in clumps. I almost put it all in a box to save for locks of love, or just to save in case I end up needing a wig...I mean, I'm talking run my hands through my hair and come away with handfuls each and every time.
I'm a little worried at this point. I'm not sure how many miracles I can handle these days but it occurs to me that lots of guys out there must have seen beeen seeing miracles in action. Hopefully that is a blessed thought to some of you with not so much hair on top. Just think you have witnessed a miracle!!
Anyway, I think I'm done with generic miracles. I'd like to keep my what is left of my hair! Luckily, I do believe it was only going through a phase. Don't worry, so far I don't need a wig!
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Haha...a lethal weapon...whatever that means!
Sarah, you're a Lethal Weapon!
You're open-minded, enthusiastic, and popular. Chances are you might even break the rules sometimes. You're motivated and serious, and you always jump at the chance to take on a new project. Innovation and abstract thinking are your strengths.You get cabin fever if you're cooped up too long. Sometimes you'd rather just work on an independent project so you can concentrate without having to deal with people. And you secretly question your self-worth.And that's just scratching the surface!
http://web.tickle.com/
You're open-minded, enthusiastic, and popular. Chances are you might even break the rules sometimes. You're motivated and serious, and you always jump at the chance to take on a new project. Innovation and abstract thinking are your strengths.You get cabin fever if you're cooped up too long. Sometimes you'd rather just work on an independent project so you can concentrate without having to deal with people. And you secretly question your self-worth.And that's just scratching the surface!
http://web.tickle.com/
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Hurricanes and other things...
Keeping my fingers crossed...
Thanks for all the concern about the hurricane. According to the sources it seems to be hitting close to a town called Freeport which is just down the road from me...the forecast predicts thunderstorms here on Fri. and Sat. but they haven't given us any actual hurricane warnings yet...I'm still watching closely and something feels wrong with this one.
...I told my grandmother the last time we were watching a hurricane come toward us that it wouldn't come our direction so we didn't need to worry. That one hit LA but my gut feeling is to leave for the one coming in now...I may be heading out of town in my baby truck pretty soon. Finding the line between being paranoid and acting in a wise manner isn't always the easiest thing. Especially when I am meeting people everyday who just lost all of their earthly treasures due to Katrina.
Packing up...
We may be packing up. The plants in nearby towns are shutting down and they never shut down so that is a good indication that sticking around may not be the best plan. I'll be spending the day canceling things for my mother and thinking about what I should take...the hurricane probably won't hit us directly but our house floods when we get a lot of water heading our way so.........yeah.
I'll let you all know what happens if anything happens.
I'm about to head back to Seguin. (this evening or tomorrow morning unless they need me to stay until closer to the hurricane moving in.) I'd like to stick around here for a little longer but the hurricane is approaching this direction so it is a bit of a motivation to keep going. The hotels and such are booked solid all along the evacuation route.
I'm glad to have a place to go...this weekend could end up being really crazy because if my parents evacuate we will be taking my Grandmother who is on a feeding tube and completely helpless with us...I hope she will be able to make the trip. Also, Grandpa is not really able to travel much either but we'll be dragging him along. Grins, plus one of the caretakers that works for us and her son and his two house dogs. It could be fun. Actually, if I look at it like an adventure I'm sure it will be fun...hehe...just not the cleaning up part. If your in the area may God grant you safety and blessings. Let me know where you end up. texasgal1983@gmail.com if you don't feel like registering to comment!
Love you all and will probably update Sat. to let you know what is happening with the storm if a computer is available. Don't worry about it too much because my God can supply all my needs and says to not fear.
Thanks for all the concern about the hurricane. According to the sources it seems to be hitting close to a town called Freeport which is just down the road from me...the forecast predicts thunderstorms here on Fri. and Sat. but they haven't given us any actual hurricane warnings yet...I'm still watching closely and something feels wrong with this one.
...I told my grandmother the last time we were watching a hurricane come toward us that it wouldn't come our direction so we didn't need to worry. That one hit LA but my gut feeling is to leave for the one coming in now...I may be heading out of town in my baby truck pretty soon. Finding the line between being paranoid and acting in a wise manner isn't always the easiest thing. Especially when I am meeting people everyday who just lost all of their earthly treasures due to Katrina.
Packing up...
We may be packing up. The plants in nearby towns are shutting down and they never shut down so that is a good indication that sticking around may not be the best plan. I'll be spending the day canceling things for my mother and thinking about what I should take...the hurricane probably won't hit us directly but our house floods when we get a lot of water heading our way so.........yeah.
I'll let you all know what happens if anything happens.
I'm about to head back to Seguin. (this evening or tomorrow morning unless they need me to stay until closer to the hurricane moving in.) I'd like to stick around here for a little longer but the hurricane is approaching this direction so it is a bit of a motivation to keep going. The hotels and such are booked solid all along the evacuation route.
I'm glad to have a place to go...this weekend could end up being really crazy because if my parents evacuate we will be taking my Grandmother who is on a feeding tube and completely helpless with us...I hope she will be able to make the trip. Also, Grandpa is not really able to travel much either but we'll be dragging him along. Grins, plus one of the caretakers that works for us and her son and his two house dogs. It could be fun. Actually, if I look at it like an adventure I'm sure it will be fun...hehe...just not the cleaning up part. If your in the area may God grant you safety and blessings. Let me know where you end up. texasgal1983@gmail.com if you don't feel like registering to comment!
Love you all and will probably update Sat. to let you know what is happening with the storm if a computer is available. Don't worry about it too much because my God can supply all my needs and says to not fear.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Verses to ponder...
Proverbs 17:8
"A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it: wherever it turns, it prospers."
Proverbs 18:16
"A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men."
God, may I treasure the gifts that you have given me as precious jewels. May I use them to bring glory to you even among great men. Thank you for the talents you have given me and for the friend who took the time to remind me of these things today.
Colossians 3:1
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Col. 3:17
"And whatsoever ye do do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
Col. 3:23
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."
2 Cor. 5:17
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things become new.
God, write these words in my heart that I might do all for your glory. Lord, help me with not seeking the approval of man, give me a heart that desires to please you only. Free me from the spirit of fear, yes, from the very fear. It is this damaging spirit that keeps me from fully walking in the joy you have laid out before me. I regocnize this and ask that you would remove it from my life. ~Amen
"A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it: wherever it turns, it prospers."
Proverbs 18:16
"A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men."
God, may I treasure the gifts that you have given me as precious jewels. May I use them to bring glory to you even among great men. Thank you for the talents you have given me and for the friend who took the time to remind me of these things today.
Colossians 3:1
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Col. 3:17
"And whatsoever ye do do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
Col. 3:23
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."
2 Cor. 5:17
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things become new.
God, write these words in my heart that I might do all for your glory. Lord, help me with not seeking the approval of man, give me a heart that desires to please you only. Free me from the spirit of fear, yes, from the very fear. It is this damaging spirit that keeps me from fully walking in the joy you have laid out before me. I regocnize this and ask that you would remove it from my life. ~Amen
Friday, September 16, 2005
Pictures
Some pictures of me taken sometime this month.
Gotta love my sis she did a great job on the photo shoot!
Haha, I look kinda dorky in a few of these but what is life for but to laugh about?
Prince Charming?
I know frogs are technically the ones who get the good parts in the movies but this fellow has my vote! He hopped away before I could give him the hidden prince test. Guess I scared him.
God makes some strange stuff...
Hey y'all,
God makes some really beautiful and yet crazy things. Here is a pic of the bug I saved from drowning in my dog's drinking water today.
~Yeah, I caught it and carried it around in a bottle for a while, showed it to my Grandpa and asked a few people if they knew anything about it!
You can't see it very well in the pic but the beetle has a little black horn on top of it's head. It is a really pretty little fellow.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Arrested
I answered the phone.
"Sarah"
"Hey Dad"
"Is your mom there?"
"She is sleeping."
"Well, tell her that I am being arrested?"
"What???"
"My bond is going to be set at a thousand dollars."
"Whoa...Dad, hold up. What is going on? Why are you being arrested?"
"Oh, for the march of dimes."
*sigh of relief*
For some reason the above conversation did not make me want to help support the march of dimes. I was down right mad at first...should have seen me. In a couple of years I am sure this will be funny but today I have been on the edge of emotional agony, yes, painting does that to me on certain days. (Days when I have no flow and make more of a mess than I had when I started).. and it was a rather stressing phone call. In fact...though the actual arrest hasn't been made yet I am tempted to let him sweat it out for a while. It really isn't nice to play tricks like that on me.
"Sarah"
"Hey Dad"
"Is your mom there?"
"She is sleeping."
"Well, tell her that I am being arrested?"
"What???"
"My bond is going to be set at a thousand dollars."
"Whoa...Dad, hold up. What is going on? Why are you being arrested?"
"Oh, for the march of dimes."
*sigh of relief*
For some reason the above conversation did not make me want to help support the march of dimes. I was down right mad at first...should have seen me. In a couple of years I am sure this will be funny but today I have been on the edge of emotional agony, yes, painting does that to me on certain days. (Days when I have no flow and make more of a mess than I had when I started).. and it was a rather stressing phone call. In fact...though the actual arrest hasn't been made yet I am tempted to let him sweat it out for a while. It really isn't nice to play tricks like that on me.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Politically speaking...
I took a test that is designed to pinpoint your political stance.
The results were a little suprising but probably somewhat accurate.
I scored like this:
Social Moderate (56% permissive)
Economic Conservative (66% permissive)
The test said "You are best described as a:
Centrist, and that I exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (24, 62)modscore: (40, 34)
However, when you look at the chart. My spot is nearer to 1/2 Centrist, 1/4 capitalist, and 1/4 libertarian.
*Note to those who wonder about the libertarian part. It is my tendency in principal to allow freedom of personal choice in as many areas as possible but I hold to the values of doing all one has agreed to do, and not enchroaching upon the life or property of others. I cling to the idealistic hope that people will take it upon themselves to make wise choices instead of having that forced upon them by a form of government. I understand in practice though the value of having established policy and leadership.
Ok, now you need to take this test and let me know how you did! Please disreguard the "cupid" part I just liked the test!
http://www.okcupid.com/politics
The results were a little suprising but probably somewhat accurate.
I scored like this:
Social Moderate (56% permissive)
Economic Conservative (66% permissive)
The test said "You are best described as a:
Centrist, and that I exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (24, 62)modscore: (40, 34)
However, when you look at the chart. My spot is nearer to 1/2 Centrist, 1/4 capitalist, and 1/4 libertarian.
*Note to those who wonder about the libertarian part. It is my tendency in principal to allow freedom of personal choice in as many areas as possible but I hold to the values of doing all one has agreed to do, and not enchroaching upon the life or property of others. I cling to the idealistic hope that people will take it upon themselves to make wise choices instead of having that forced upon them by a form of government. I understand in practice though the value of having established policy and leadership.
Ok, now you need to take this test and let me know how you did! Please disreguard the "cupid" part I just liked the test!
http://www.okcupid.com/politics
Texas talk!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/washpost/20050911/ts_washpost/
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Saturday, September 10, 2005
Reflections in the rain....
The rain is pouring down on earth. It is drenching all it touches with a sad but determined fury. I've been outside within it's cold reach all morning. Sitting beneath the thin protection of a rusty tin roof. I paint at what seems to be a never ending project. Though no human companion dares to watch me at my work I am not alone. My faithful dog sighs as he sits nearby. I look up at him and he gently wags his old blue tail. I smile and wonder if I should move the plate of blue paint which is sitting next to him.
He has been a good dog. A wonderful companion the past 11 years. His deep brown eyes look up at me but an inquiry reveals that the funny antics of a carefree pup have long since ceased. Instead, I see a somehow saddened gaze. It speaks of wisdom and experience. The eyes are dimmed with age but loyalty has given them a new beauty. He lowers his head back to the ground.
The raindrops continue to fall, giving the air a heavy sense of woe. It cries, "look here, see the future as it is comes. Appreciate the present for all of this will pass away." I pat my old dog on the head and take a moment to tell him what I'm thinking...how I'll miss him when he is gone, what he has meant to me over the years and then I turn my thoughts to the Lord. Tears welling up, I thank God for giving me such a faithful friend.
I take a trip inside the house but as I wade through the water which drowns our soil it causes mud to rise. The pressure is placed on it's unstable surface and muds ugly head lifts itself from the water to glare at me. My mind turns it's thought then to humanity. I am haunted by the faces of those I know, those who are sinking deep within the mire of sin. I realize they are sinking but there is something worse. They are not warned and with no real grasp of the dangers at hand how will they have a way of escape. I shudder, is there a way to show them freedom from this grasp of sin?
Can I warn them? Will they listen? I cannot say. I gaze into my reflection in the rain. Do I reflect my maker, can they see him through the dirt and mud. The sin stains smeared into my life? Do they see his loving hand upon me? Friends, I weep for I am found wanting. If this reflection is of me, how can they see?
God grant me purity that others may see you through reflection. Wash me, cleanse me, use me. May I not be the mudd that mars your glory but the clear rain that brings life to those who would have it.
He has been a good dog. A wonderful companion the past 11 years. His deep brown eyes look up at me but an inquiry reveals that the funny antics of a carefree pup have long since ceased. Instead, I see a somehow saddened gaze. It speaks of wisdom and experience. The eyes are dimmed with age but loyalty has given them a new beauty. He lowers his head back to the ground.
The raindrops continue to fall, giving the air a heavy sense of woe. It cries, "look here, see the future as it is comes. Appreciate the present for all of this will pass away." I pat my old dog on the head and take a moment to tell him what I'm thinking...how I'll miss him when he is gone, what he has meant to me over the years and then I turn my thoughts to the Lord. Tears welling up, I thank God for giving me such a faithful friend.
I take a trip inside the house but as I wade through the water which drowns our soil it causes mud to rise. The pressure is placed on it's unstable surface and muds ugly head lifts itself from the water to glare at me. My mind turns it's thought then to humanity. I am haunted by the faces of those I know, those who are sinking deep within the mire of sin. I realize they are sinking but there is something worse. They are not warned and with no real grasp of the dangers at hand how will they have a way of escape. I shudder, is there a way to show them freedom from this grasp of sin?
Can I warn them? Will they listen? I cannot say. I gaze into my reflection in the rain. Do I reflect my maker, can they see him through the dirt and mud. The sin stains smeared into my life? Do they see his loving hand upon me? Friends, I weep for I am found wanting. If this reflection is of me, how can they see?
God grant me purity that others may see you through reflection. Wash me, cleanse me, use me. May I not be the mudd that mars your glory but the clear rain that brings life to those who would have it.
Friday, September 09, 2005
A fix...
Well, y'all I'm in a fix. I just took a quizz that says I'm only 35% redneck. I'm so confused I don't even know what to think anymore...It ain't my fault that all our washing machines work. I do park my truck all over the yard. I don't drink but I love my country music. Heck, my dad pulls a trailer with his car. ~ even the old cadillac had a hitch on it, that should make up for the working washing machines right?? *sighs* Well, if I'm not a total redneck then I reckon some of me is something else...
Some of this: Classy? Country girl? Sweet? Charming? Talented?
Heck, I aint a yankee and I'm not sure what else is out there...Blue collar? Stiff? Swell? Anyone know how to figure out what my other 65% is?
Some of this: Classy? Country girl? Sweet? Charming? Talented?
Heck, I aint a yankee and I'm not sure what else is out there...Blue collar? Stiff? Swell? Anyone know how to figure out what my other 65% is?
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
I guess the drag racing bug bit me this year. Here are some pictures from a recent trip to the tracks. I won't be going often because it costs a fortune to get in. It was a beautiful day for the race even if the hot Texas sun did beat down with all it's wrath giving me the worst sunburn in personal history. 
During the afternoon I tried to avoid more sun by borrowing a Green bay packers hat from a friend. It was big and flopped around on my head all day. I felt rather funny in it, but my face was hot so I kept it on. I also added a long sleeve shirt. I hated to wear it because of heat but the red glow of my skin was rather painful to the eyes of others. 
Evening at the track was my favorite time. The sun had settled down to a glow and racing spirits were high. I enjoyed the company of racers, but my favorite glimpse of racing life was being involved with the families that participated on a regular basis. They showed no end of cheer and hospitality. I was invited to eat them, and they treated me just like an extra member of the family!*Heck, perhaps I'll get in on a drag race or two one of these days. Anyone teach me how to drive a standard? Varooom!!!
Me and my truck!
It occurs to me that some of you may never have seen what I look like so I will remedy that by posting this picture of me and my truck. It was taken sometime this month so it is a very accurate likeness.
A book mark...
I was given a book mark by a friend who lives in Viet Nam. It is really beautiful. Handpainted on scented "Po mu" wood, it pictures a little man riding some type of water buffalo in green fields near a modest little hut. It is a very simple drawing but really charming.
A glimpse in the past!
My parents started home schooling me when I was very young. I enjoyed this very much but at one point in life I begged for the opportunity to attend a public school. That was the summer before I started 5th grade, my best friend's Mom was teaching the 5th graders and I was constantly being told by well meaning people in the community that I would be warped for life and that I needed socialization. I didn't want to be "warped" so I talked about going to public school quite a bit that summer.
My parents finally decided to let me try it out. You can imagine my utter shock at waking up the day school started and having them say, “How would you like to go to public school today?” I was confused, it had never been an option before and then they just dumped it in my lap. I didn’t know if I should go but I wanted to give it a try, so I scrambled around to find something to wear, made a jelly sandwich (We didn‘t have any peanut butter but I wasn‘t going to eat cafeteria food.) and was on my way.
Hehe, this was actually a highlight in my life. I was famous and popular as the girl who had home schooled and enjoyed the favor of the cutest guy in class.
I now look back fondly on the week I took my “field trip” to public school. I attended for three whole days. It was a blast, I made a few new friends and prayed over my lunch even though some of the other kids were scared that they might get in trouble for praying.
It boiled down to a choice. I looked around, decided that I knew most of the kids before I attended the school, realized that people who worried about socialization didn‘t have a clue about what I did with my life, and thought really hard about the benefits of going to public school.
Let's see....
1. Going to school for hours and then taking homework with me when I left.
2. Getting up at an ungodly hour to catch the school bus.
3. Missing the great outdoors, playing with my brother and sister and my other home schooled friends.
3. Having Mrs. Bigsby as my math teacher.
4. Carrying all of my school books everywhere.
5. Riding the dumb bus home with all the freaky kids that threw pencils and the little kids that were really annoying, and the big kids that glared at you like they might attack.
I said ok, this is all very nice but not as nice as home schooling, and then I begged my parents to teach me at home. From that point out I was the most greatful of homeschooling students!
My parents finally decided to let me try it out. You can imagine my utter shock at waking up the day school started and having them say, “How would you like to go to public school today?” I was confused, it had never been an option before and then they just dumped it in my lap. I didn’t know if I should go but I wanted to give it a try, so I scrambled around to find something to wear, made a jelly sandwich (We didn‘t have any peanut butter but I wasn‘t going to eat cafeteria food.) and was on my way.
Hehe, this was actually a highlight in my life. I was famous and popular as the girl who had home schooled and enjoyed the favor of the cutest guy in class.
I now look back fondly on the week I took my “field trip” to public school. I attended for three whole days. It was a blast, I made a few new friends and prayed over my lunch even though some of the other kids were scared that they might get in trouble for praying.
It boiled down to a choice. I looked around, decided that I knew most of the kids before I attended the school, realized that people who worried about socialization didn‘t have a clue about what I did with my life, and thought really hard about the benefits of going to public school.
Let's see....
1. Going to school for hours and then taking homework with me when I left.
2. Getting up at an ungodly hour to catch the school bus.
3. Missing the great outdoors, playing with my brother and sister and my other home schooled friends.
3. Having Mrs. Bigsby as my math teacher.
4. Carrying all of my school books everywhere.
5. Riding the dumb bus home with all the freaky kids that threw pencils and the little kids that were really annoying, and the big kids that glared at you like they might attack.
I said ok, this is all very nice but not as nice as home schooling, and then I begged my parents to teach me at home. From that point out I was the most greatful of homeschooling students!
Monday, September 05, 2005
Number 7 in point standings!
National Championship Points
Driver: Steven Hall
Class/Registration: STK/4782
Hometown: Sweeney, TX
Points Sum Type Event Code And Location Date
83 83 HD 14-Houston, TX 03/13/2005
61 144 NA HT1-Houston, TX 04/10/2005
30 174 NA BL1-Belle Rose, LA 04/24/2005
51 225 HD 24-Ennis, TX 05/01/2005
40 265 HD 34-Gilliam, TX 05/22/2005
84 349 HD 44-Memphis, TN 06/04/2005
70 419 HD 54-Rusk, TX 06/12/2005
73 492 NA MT1-Memphis, TN 08/21/2005
492 Events Attended/Counted: 8/8
Points listed in green background are included in the total.
Points listed in red numbers are not eligible.
Type: HD=Home Div, NA=National Event, OD=Out of Div
Driver: Steven Hall
Class/Registration: STK/4782
Hometown: Sweeney, TX
Points Sum Type Event Code And Location Date
83 83 HD 14-Houston, TX 03/13/2005
61 144 NA HT1-Houston, TX 04/10/2005
30 174 NA BL1-Belle Rose, LA 04/24/2005
51 225 HD 24-Ennis, TX 05/01/2005
40 265 HD 34-Gilliam, TX 05/22/2005
84 349 HD 44-Memphis, TN 06/04/2005
70 419 HD 54-Rusk, TX 06/12/2005
73 492 NA MT1-Memphis, TN 08/21/2005
492 Events Attended/Counted: 8/8
Points listed in green background are included in the total.
Points listed in red numbers are not eligible.
Type: HD=Home Div, NA=National Event, OD=Out of Div
Crabs
Well, among the latest in a day of doing nothing in particular, I have decided to go crab hunting in my fish tank. Caught two of the bigger creatures and have at least two more yet to fish out. They are getting overly large for our 50 gallon tank and are capable of catching fish very well now. Thus an end has been made to one of my black and white striped damsel fish. We feed them well, but they have gotten a taste for the live stuff now. I suppose I shall have to take a trip to the beach to dump them as I really hate to kill them outright. Bah, 16 crabs caught in the tank this month...you'd think we raise them.
Labor Day
Gloriously labor free, though I am tempted to paint. My Dad is in the kitchen preparing steaks for a family cook out, and I am for the most part rather bored. My old friends have all travelled back to college towns so none are left to cheer me. The locals are a rather rough crowd so I don't hang out with them much especially on holiday when they will be celebrating with smoke and drink. Gas is becoming something of a dream. Thought of, wished for, and dreamed of but even with a full tank seldom used. My gas guzzling old truck only dreams of racking up some highway miles and my poor dog rather begs for a truck ride whenever I go outside.
Well, Here is the end
(Rusty Hall's car pictured on right!)
Friday-Results for Elimination Round 1
This is what i'm talking about! Way to smoke em Steven!
CLERMONT, Ind. - Class winners in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals:
Num Class Driver, Home Town, Car Type
4782 C/SA Steven Hall, Sweeney TX, '67 Mustang
Saturday-Results for Elimination Round 1
CLERMONT, Ind. - Round 1 winners and next round pairs in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals:
Num Class Driver, Home Town, Car Type
7159 I/FIA Bill Nelson, Tucson AZ, '02 Firebird
4782 C/SA Steven Hall, Sweeney TX, '67 Mustang
1129 D/SA Victor Guilmino, Martinsburg WV, '71 Mustang
4783 A/SA Rusty Hall, Sweeney TX, '68 Mustang
Saturday-Results for Elimination Round 2
CLERMONT, Ind. - Round 2 winners and next round pairs in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals:
Num Class Driver
4783 A/SA R Hall
1443 C/FIA W Caliendo
Sunday-Results for Elimination Round 3
CLERMONT, Ind. - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of round 3 eliminations in Stock Eliminator at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals:
W/L Driver Class Dial RT ET Speed
(W) Wendy Caliendo C/FIA 11.00 0.023 11.017 0.017
(L) Rusty Hall A/SA 10.40 0.069 10.442 0.042
Wendy Caliendo's MOV: 0.0717 seconds (approximately 13 feet).
Bah, What an ending. Sorry about that R, but there will be another race.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Painting
Today I spent a good bit of the day painting a sign for Manna fields farm. My projects for them are almost finished. I am really tired and I was bitten by hundreds of mosquitoes. The basic idea for the sign can be seen at the top of the page at http://www.mannafieldsfarm.com. If you feel like hanging out in a corn maze all day you should really go check it out!
Saturday, September 03, 2005
The Facts
Bring gasoline panic under control
By Michael Morris
The Facts
Published September 2, 2005
Right under the “Out of Gas” signs being placed outside gas stations across the country the last two days could be another one to explain why — “Out of Fear.”
Rumors that stations will run out of fuel have had people lining up dozens deep in Georgia, North Carolina, West Virginia and elsewhere. Some stations ran out of gas because of limited supplies and distribution problems because of damage to pipelines along the Gulf Coast caused by Hurricane Katrina.
(Such a brilliant article!~ Just put this in here so that we can look back on it one day and laugh.I wonder why Mr. Morris didn't report the small riots breaking out at the local gas station. Guess he didn't hear about them??)
By Michael Morris
The Facts
Published September 2, 2005
Right under the “Out of Gas” signs being placed outside gas stations across the country the last two days could be another one to explain why — “Out of Fear.”
Rumors that stations will run out of fuel have had people lining up dozens deep in Georgia, North Carolina, West Virginia and elsewhere. Some stations ran out of gas because of limited supplies and distribution problems because of damage to pipelines along the Gulf Coast caused by Hurricane Katrina.
(Such a brilliant article!~ Just put this in here so that we can look back on it one day and laugh.I wonder why Mr. Morris didn't report the small riots breaking out at the local gas station. Guess he didn't hear about them??)
The facts
AG’s office: Buc-ee’s gas issues ‘resolved’
By Michael Smith
The Facts
Published September 3, 2005
A Texas Attorney General’s Office spokesman said Friday the agency did not plan to levy fines or take any other action after more than two dozen complaints it received Thursday alleging Buc-ee’s was withholding fuel to make a larger profit.
Spokesman Tom Kelley said investigators visited three Buc-ee’s stores in Brazoria County on Thursday. The investigation was carried out under a Deceptive Trade Practices Act provision, aimed at preventing businesses from taking advantage of consumers during declared emergencies.
By Michael Smith
The Facts
Published September 3, 2005
A Texas Attorney General’s Office spokesman said Friday the agency did not plan to levy fines or take any other action after more than two dozen complaints it received Thursday alleging Buc-ee’s was withholding fuel to make a larger profit.
Spokesman Tom Kelley said investigators visited three Buc-ee’s stores in Brazoria County on Thursday. The investigation was carried out under a Deceptive Trade Practices Act provision, aimed at preventing businesses from taking advantage of consumers during declared emergencies.
Ya never know...
The dog was barking when Dad opened the door to see what was wrong.
I looked out the window and could tell that the old boy was after something so I picked up a coke bottle to chunk at him because whatever it was had placed itself between us and the dog so we couldn't get to the dog to restrain him.
Help was on the way, but desperate raccoons take desperate measures. He weighed his options then plunged inside our house. I was pretty close to the door where he entered so I started getting out of the way as fast as I could but he saw me. He was a little agitated so he decided to attack. I had nothing to do but throw my coke bottle at him. This changed his plans and he ran into my room.
First he climbed my guitar, he was about to reach the top of my dresser and my two expensive porcelain dolls when his unsteady perch crashed to the floor. No biggie -he dashed across my bed to reach the fake tree nearby. Once there he climbed the branches, then hopped on the partitioning stand that I made using saplings and suede. This wasn't designed to hold raccoons so it toppled against the small piano that my brother is storing in my room. This was a really bad thing since the piano was storing a few folded blankets and also is right next to the open breaker box with wires hanging everywhere which is capable of shocking a half mad raccoon.
Having shut my bedroom door ,I ran outside to tie up the dog and then opened my bedroom window from the outside.
In the meantime Dad got a broom and was making some attempts at convincing the creature to leave his post by the breaker box. In the end, the raccoon is gone and the mess will be cleaned up as soon as I do some laundry. Oh, and yes, somewhere in all this I picked up a camera and snapped a shot. The available camera wasn’t the best but hopefully we will have proof of the incident. *deep sigh* What a night!
I looked out the window and could tell that the old boy was after something so I picked up a coke bottle to chunk at him because whatever it was had placed itself between us and the dog so we couldn't get to the dog to restrain him.
Help was on the way, but desperate raccoons take desperate measures. He weighed his options then plunged inside our house. I was pretty close to the door where he entered so I started getting out of the way as fast as I could but he saw me. He was a little agitated so he decided to attack. I had nothing to do but throw my coke bottle at him. This changed his plans and he ran into my room.
First he climbed my guitar, he was about to reach the top of my dresser and my two expensive porcelain dolls when his unsteady perch crashed to the floor. No biggie -he dashed across my bed to reach the fake tree nearby. Once there he climbed the branches, then hopped on the partitioning stand that I made using saplings and suede. This wasn't designed to hold raccoons so it toppled against the small piano that my brother is storing in my room. This was a really bad thing since the piano was storing a few folded blankets and also is right next to the open breaker box with wires hanging everywhere which is capable of shocking a half mad raccoon.
Having shut my bedroom door ,I ran outside to tie up the dog and then opened my bedroom window from the outside.
In the meantime Dad got a broom and was making some attempts at convincing the creature to leave his post by the breaker box. In the end, the raccoon is gone and the mess will be cleaned up as soon as I do some laundry. Oh, and yes, somewhere in all this I picked up a camera and snapped a shot. The available camera wasn’t the best but hopefully we will have proof of the incident. *deep sigh* What a night!
Friday, September 02, 2005
A study on Proverbs
Proverbs 31:14
"She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar."
The Proverbs 31 woman is a diligent worker. She is willing to spend long hours finding the best for her family. She doesn't settle for only the things that can be gotten easily. She goes the "extra mile."
Do you? Are you willing to spend a greater amount of time and energy in order to insure the best for your family?
"She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar."
The Proverbs 31 woman is a diligent worker. She is willing to spend long hours finding the best for her family. She doesn't settle for only the things that can be gotten easily. She goes the "extra mile."
Do you? Are you willing to spend a greater amount of time and energy in order to insure the best for your family?
How I was saved
The Lord Jesus Christ became my Savour on New Years' Day, 1888. The time was
7:24pm. The invitation was playing in our small Baptist church just as it
did on every other Sunday but on this night there was something different;
something more than just the ordinary. That something was Jesus Christ
knocking on the door of my heart. I knew that the Lord was asking to be my
Lord, he was assuring me that his blood would cover the stains in my heart.
Yet I did not go forward. I was afraid. Afraid of what my friends might
say,afraid that I would get in trouble for leaving my seat, afraid of what
people might think.
The Lord worked with my heart through the rest of the church service, and I
began to overcome my fear of people and wonder if I would ever be able to
ask about how to give Jesus my life. As soon as the last prayer was said at
church I ran to where my mother was playing at the piano and told her that I
wanted Jesus to take over my life. She led me to the pastor who showed me
verses in the Bible about Christ and the price he paid in order to keep
people from being seperated from him.
You see God is perfect. He created the heavens and the earth and all that is
in them. He created us in a wonderful way giving us the capabilities to
think and reason. He allows us to meet with him and know his plans but as I
said before he is perfect.
This perfection, seperates us from him, because he will not look at sin.
The Bible says in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God.
We are not able to associate with God because of this sin. The problem with
sin is that it leads to death.
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Christ knew that we would all sin, and that this sin would seperate us from
him and end in death. He made a provision for this."But God commendeth his
love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8.
He knew that all would die but he did not want them to be eternally
seperated from himself so he he gave us his son who shed his blood inorder
to cover our sins. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave
his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not parish but
have everlasting life."
He says in John 1:12 "But as many as recieved him, to them gave he power to
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
"If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved."
We can only be saved through his cleansing power, that is to say his amazing
grace. "For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves
it is a gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians
2:8-9
We see then that to become a Christian you must first admit that you are a
sinner. We learn from The Bible in Romans 3:23 that everyone has sinned.
This sin keeps us from being with God because he cannot look at sin. We know
from Ephesians 2:8-9 that you cannot earn your way to heaven so this sin
also means that we would die , go to hell, and be eternally seperated from
God.
John 3:16-17 tells us that God loves us and wants us to live in heaven when
we die. In order to save us someone without sin had to die in our place to
pay for our sins. There was no one who could do that here on earth so the
Lord sent his only son to die in our place. We see that in Romans 5:8. This
was the only way that our sins could be forgiven and removed.
Finally, you must pray. You need to tell God that you are a sinner and that
you believe his Son Jesus died on the cross for your sins. You must ask him
to forgive you and to come into your life. Tell him that you want him to be
in charge of your life. If you do this you will become a child of God as he
promised in John 1:12.
7:24pm. The invitation was playing in our small Baptist church just as it
did on every other Sunday but on this night there was something different;
something more than just the ordinary. That something was Jesus Christ
knocking on the door of my heart. I knew that the Lord was asking to be my
Lord, he was assuring me that his blood would cover the stains in my heart.
Yet I did not go forward. I was afraid. Afraid of what my friends might
say,afraid that I would get in trouble for leaving my seat, afraid of what
people might think.
The Lord worked with my heart through the rest of the church service, and I
began to overcome my fear of people and wonder if I would ever be able to
ask about how to give Jesus my life. As soon as the last prayer was said at
church I ran to where my mother was playing at the piano and told her that I
wanted Jesus to take over my life. She led me to the pastor who showed me
verses in the Bible about Christ and the price he paid in order to keep
people from being seperated from him.
You see God is perfect. He created the heavens and the earth and all that is
in them. He created us in a wonderful way giving us the capabilities to
think and reason. He allows us to meet with him and know his plans but as I
said before he is perfect.
This perfection, seperates us from him, because he will not look at sin.
The Bible says in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God.
We are not able to associate with God because of this sin. The problem with
sin is that it leads to death.
Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Christ knew that we would all sin, and that this sin would seperate us from
him and end in death. He made a provision for this."But God commendeth his
love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8.
He knew that all would die but he did not want them to be eternally
seperated from himself so he he gave us his son who shed his blood inorder
to cover our sins. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that he gave
his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not parish but
have everlasting life."
He says in John 1:12 "But as many as recieved him, to them gave he power to
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
"If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in
thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved."
We can only be saved through his cleansing power, that is to say his amazing
grace. "For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves
it is a gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians
2:8-9
We see then that to become a Christian you must first admit that you are a
sinner. We learn from The Bible in Romans 3:23 that everyone has sinned.
This sin keeps us from being with God because he cannot look at sin. We know
from Ephesians 2:8-9 that you cannot earn your way to heaven so this sin
also means that we would die , go to hell, and be eternally seperated from
God.
John 3:16-17 tells us that God loves us and wants us to live in heaven when
we die. In order to save us someone without sin had to die in our place to
pay for our sins. There was no one who could do that here on earth so the
Lord sent his only son to die in our place. We see that in Romans 5:8. This
was the only way that our sins could be forgiven and removed.
Finally, you must pray. You need to tell God that you are a sinner and that
you believe his Son Jesus died on the cross for your sins. You must ask him
to forgive you and to come into your life. Tell him that you want him to be
in charge of your life. If you do this you will become a child of God as he
promised in John 1:12.
Do You Love the Lord...
The Bible is full of all sorts of interesting verse dealing with a everything from creation, war, rules, love, peace, wisdom, and knowledge.
As I sat down to write you this evening I was reminded of a verse in the Bible that talks about what it means to love Christ.
You see, I think that most of us would say that we loved Christ if someone were to ask us but is that really true?
If it is, have you told the Lord lately? He is waiting to hear from you. He has even told us how to act if we do love him.
He tells us in the Bible that if we love him we will keep his commandments. "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous." 1 John 5:3
I think it is interesting to note the last part of that verse. Why was that piece out in there? I believe that it works as both a statement and as a springboard for us to examine our lives. Do you find God's commandments hard to follow? Are his commandments grievous to you?
The Bible talks about a rich young ruler who thought that Jesus' command to sell all that he had was way to hard. He left without the knowledge of what it is to serve Christ.
My question for you is do you LOVE Christ? What has he commanded you to do for him? Will you do it or will you leave without the knowledge of what it is to serve Christ?
As I sat down to write you this evening I was reminded of a verse in the Bible that talks about what it means to love Christ.
You see, I think that most of us would say that we loved Christ if someone were to ask us but is that really true?
If it is, have you told the Lord lately? He is waiting to hear from you. He has even told us how to act if we do love him.
He tells us in the Bible that if we love him we will keep his commandments. "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous." 1 John 5:3
I think it is interesting to note the last part of that verse. Why was that piece out in there? I believe that it works as both a statement and as a springboard for us to examine our lives. Do you find God's commandments hard to follow? Are his commandments grievous to you?
The Bible talks about a rich young ruler who thought that Jesus' command to sell all that he had was way to hard. He left without the knowledge of what it is to serve Christ.
My question for you is do you LOVE Christ? What has he commanded you to do for him? Will you do it or will you leave without the knowledge of what it is to serve Christ?
Ways to tell the Lord you love him...
Ways to tell the Lord you love him.
(Notes from a session given by Christiana Reed)
Just as it is important to express love to the people in your life that are
important to you, it is important to express your love to the the one who
created you.
Here are some suggestions on expressing your love for the Saviour.
1. When we love someone we are constantly seeing or hearing things that
remind us of them.
Find ways to remind yourself of Jesus Christ throughout the day.
- would he like to see me wear this?
- Do you think he would do this?
- He said in his letters (the Bible) that ___________.
* Tell him what is going on in your life while it is happening.
* Talk the details over with him, tell him everything!
* Include him in your conversations with others.
* Turn to him when you need comfort.
* Picture what he would do if he were here.
* Tell him that you are committed to him.
2. Treasure what he tells you. When we love someone we are constantly
quoting things they say.
* Rise early inorder to meet with him.
* Ask him for guidance before each task.
* Learn to be silent and listen to his voice.
* Keep a journal that tells of your times with him.
- include special verses that he gives you.
- things that he is teaching you. Etc.
3. We all take special pleasure in recieving gifts. The Lord has given us
many of these treasures. Delight yourself in the things he has given you.
* Recall the special places that he has met you.
* The special times you have spent together.
* Tell others what he has done for you.
* Keep a box of remembrance.
4. Choose things that please Him. When we love someone we are constantly
finding out about their likes and dislikes.
* Dress the way he would want you to dress.
* Give him your time and your schedule.
-write him in if you have to...you would do that for your Parents, Boss,
Girl/Boyfriend, best friend etc.
* Develop skills that will benifit his kingdom and the plans he has for your
life.
* Set aside a period of time or years to serve him.
-You should serve him your entire life but it is sometimes helpful to commit
a certain amount of time to him alone.
5. Use creative ways to express your love for Him. Everyone enjoys knowing
that you spent time thinking about what would please them.
* Write letters and notes to him.
* Write songs or poems for him.
* Trust him with the secrets of your heart.
* Be excited about the things that he enjoys!
(Come on fess up, how many times have you studied some weird subject like
the weather, sports, or fishing lures in order to talk with someone your
interested in? *grins* Yep, that's what I thought!)
6. Love others! Show people that you care for them. The Lord says that
whatever you do others you do to him.
* Direct the attention of children to Christ. Tell them who he is, and what
he has done for them.
* Assure others that Jesus loves them.
* Teach others the principles of the Bible and reinforce these lessons when
you have the chance.
* Make loving Jesus the top priority of your life!
(Notes from a session given by Christiana Reed)
Just as it is important to express love to the people in your life that are
important to you, it is important to express your love to the the one who
created you.
Here are some suggestions on expressing your love for the Saviour.
1. When we love someone we are constantly seeing or hearing things that
remind us of them.
Find ways to remind yourself of Jesus Christ throughout the day.
- would he like to see me wear this?
- Do you think he would do this?
- He said in his letters (the Bible) that ___________.
* Tell him what is going on in your life while it is happening.
* Talk the details over with him, tell him everything!
* Include him in your conversations with others.
* Turn to him when you need comfort.
* Picture what he would do if he were here.
* Tell him that you are committed to him.
2. Treasure what he tells you. When we love someone we are constantly
quoting things they say.
* Rise early inorder to meet with him.
* Ask him for guidance before each task.
* Learn to be silent and listen to his voice.
* Keep a journal that tells of your times with him.
- include special verses that he gives you.
- things that he is teaching you. Etc.
3. We all take special pleasure in recieving gifts. The Lord has given us
many of these treasures. Delight yourself in the things he has given you.
* Recall the special places that he has met you.
* The special times you have spent together.
* Tell others what he has done for you.
* Keep a box of remembrance.
4. Choose things that please Him. When we love someone we are constantly
finding out about their likes and dislikes.
* Dress the way he would want you to dress.
* Give him your time and your schedule.
-write him in if you have to...you would do that for your Parents, Boss,
Girl/Boyfriend, best friend etc.
* Develop skills that will benifit his kingdom and the plans he has for your
life.
* Set aside a period of time or years to serve him.
-You should serve him your entire life but it is sometimes helpful to commit
a certain amount of time to him alone.
5. Use creative ways to express your love for Him. Everyone enjoys knowing
that you spent time thinking about what would please them.
* Write letters and notes to him.
* Write songs or poems for him.
* Trust him with the secrets of your heart.
* Be excited about the things that he enjoys!
(Come on fess up, how many times have you studied some weird subject like
the weather, sports, or fishing lures in order to talk with someone your
interested in? *grins* Yep, that's what I thought!)
6. Love others! Show people that you care for them. The Lord says that
whatever you do others you do to him.
* Direct the attention of children to Christ. Tell them who he is, and what
he has done for them.
* Assure others that Jesus loves them.
* Teach others the principles of the Bible and reinforce these lessons when
you have the chance.
* Make loving Jesus the top priority of your life!
Speech on moving His resolutions...
"My Hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are the ties which, though light as air, are as strong as the links of iron. Let the colonies always keep the idea of thier civil rights associated with your government; they will cling and grapple to you, and no force under heaven will be of power to tear them from their allegiance. but let it be once understood that your government may be one thing and their priviliges another; that these two things may exist without any mutual relations; the cement is gone; the cohesion is loosened; and everything hastens to decay and dissolution."
~ An Exerpt from The Honounerable Edmunde Burke's 'Speech on moving His resolutions for Conciliation With America'
If King George III had listened to this man can you imagine how different America would have been today, would it indeed have been America?
~ An Exerpt from The Honounerable Edmunde Burke's 'Speech on moving His resolutions for Conciliation With America'
If King George III had listened to this man can you imagine how different America would have been today, would it indeed have been America?
Thoughts on the home...
Remember that a home can be contained in any house for the structure is not the home but those found inside. Some of the best loved houses are made out of the most unlikely structures. I have found happiness in living in places most people would not consider fit for habitation. Life is what you make of it..."Enjoy each day, you will only live it once!"
~Sarah
~Sarah
God's anointed
God’s anointed
I was reading in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 today.
In the passage King Saul was being troubled by an evil spirit. It was suggested to him that a man be found to play music for him.
The young man that was supplied to do the job was recommended for these reasons.....
1. He was skilled and could play his instrument well
2. He was valiant
3. He was a man of war
4. He was comely
5. The Lord was with him
6. He was young and he served the King with love
These are things that were written about a man after God’s own heart. Strive for His excellence in these things. Be ready to serve when needed! Be valiant for the cause of Christ. Serve the Lord with love.
I was reading in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 today.
In the passage King Saul was being troubled by an evil spirit. It was suggested to him that a man be found to play music for him.
The young man that was supplied to do the job was recommended for these reasons.....
1. He was skilled and could play his instrument well
2. He was valiant
3. He was a man of war
4. He was comely
5. The Lord was with him
6. He was young and he served the King with love
These are things that were written about a man after God’s own heart. Strive for His excellence in these things. Be ready to serve when needed! Be valiant for the cause of Christ. Serve the Lord with love.
Music
A few weeks ago I talked about the music that soothed King Saul's soul. In that passage King Saul was being troubled by an evil spirit. It was suggested to him that a man be found to play music for him. (1 Samuel 16:14-23 )
Here we see another instance in scripture where music is used to usher in the presence of the Lord God.
Elisha was being asked to prophesy and he spoke these words:
"But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him." (2 Kings 3:15)
Wow! Music is a powerful tool!!!
Does the music you listen to usher the Spirit of God into your presence. Does it honor and worship Him? Does it bring you closer to Him or does it drive you farther from His presence?
Do you play an instrument with skill? Can you play in such a way that the hand of the Lord would come upon your listeners and work in their lives? Music is an awesome tool in the hand of Christians. Guard against using it in an improper way.
Here we see another instance in scripture where music is used to usher in the presence of the Lord God.
Elisha was being asked to prophesy and he spoke these words:
"But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him." (2 Kings 3:15)
Wow! Music is a powerful tool!!!
Does the music you listen to usher the Spirit of God into your presence. Does it honor and worship Him? Does it bring you closer to Him or does it drive you farther from His presence?
Do you play an instrument with skill? Can you play in such a way that the hand of the Lord would come upon your listeners and work in their lives? Music is an awesome tool in the hand of Christians. Guard against using it in an improper way.
Two long rang goals:
I was recently asked the question, "What are 2 of your long-range goals?" It took me a while to think about my answers but in the end I decided that these things were the most important to me.
1. To love the Lord with all my heart, strength mind and soul and to walk in His ways daily.
2. To serve the Lord through active ministry. (Ministry areas that specifically touch my heart are working as a house parent for private orphan homes and being part of a traveling evangelistic team.)
1. To love the Lord with all my heart, strength mind and soul and to walk in His ways daily.
2. To serve the Lord through active ministry. (Ministry areas that specifically touch my heart are working as a house parent for private orphan homes and being part of a traveling evangelistic team.)
Where am I?
If you don't see me on-line much for the next few days it is because I will be watching a three year old for a while. I have yet to meet the little fellow so I am not sure what will happen. I've prepared myself with books, videos and coloring projects but I am afraid my house really isn't set up in a kid friendly manner. We have no toys, no tiny chairs, not many interesting things to do for one so small. He will be here about 21hrs this weekend so if you get the chance you might pray that I will have some creative ideas, and perhaps that we might have some rain free time to play outside.
Well, I am off...perhaps I should go out and get a big box. :)
Well, I am off...perhaps I should go out and get a big box. :)
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