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It Has Covered the Ground!!!!!!

2012-01-14T16:06:00.000-08:00

It's Snowing!!!!!!!!!

2012-01-14T16:04:00.000-08:00

First snow of the year!!!!

Happy January 1st

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Every good thing given and every perfect gift is

from above, coming down from the Father of lights,

with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

James 1: 17

Another year is dawning, Dear Father, let it be,

in working or in waiting, another year with Thee.

Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast.

Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.

Anonymous

Happy New Year's!!!

2011-12-31T22:42:00.000-08:00

The last day of 2011 and pursuits for 2012!

And we know that God causes all things to work together

for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8.28

I love those who love me.

And those who diligently seek me will find me.

Proverbs 8.17

He who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me;

and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will

disclose Myself to him.

John 14.21

It's Christmas Day~~~~~~~

2011-12-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some pictures I took last year.

It's Christmas Eve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-12-24T11:19:00.000-08:00

What are your traditions for Christmas Eve and for Christmas day? Some of our traditions are delivering Christmas goodies to the neighbors, playing a family game, reading our Advent series, and my Mom and I finish writing my Christmas stories for the family to receive tomorrow.

I look forward to hearing your responses and learning from you.

The Lord is our wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, Son of God, Creator, Almighty, Omnipresence,
Omniscent, and Omnipotent.,
Maria

Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-11-24T10:43:00.001-08:00

A Home With Unique Decorations.

2011-11-11T14:46:00.000-08:00

We were helping host the event at someone's house. I just loved some of their decorations and foods that I had to take photos and share with you. By the way, the mint in water is quite tasty! Happy viewing!

Arlington Fly-In Air Show

2011-11-10T19:57:00.000-08:00

We went to the Arlington Fly-In air Show for my little sister's birthday. These are some photos of the airplanes flying and highlights of the day. I just love the background of the clouds and blue sky. I will point out the pictures that have a Father and Son performing. Fun to see Father and Son working together as a team.
May you enjoy.

The following photos are examples of the Father and Son team flying.
They did a great job of working together and presenting skillful flying abilities.

An updated plane that would always be so loud after it passed us.

The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16: 9

Isn't this quite the view? I just loved taking this photo.

Etsy Shop's and Pictures

2011-11-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
I did a side bar post. It is under the contributors. The Etsy shop's are Constantly Abiding (mine) And Dolly Madison (my friend). So please go and check both out and let me know what you all think.

Here are some pictures. ~~

A September Evening

2011-10-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

Some pictures of a sunset that I took last month.
The longer nights of daylight are diminishing while the beauty of the sunsets are intriguing.

(Note: In the 5th picture picture notice the silhouette.)

Pineapple Fountain

2011-09-26T15:38:00.000-07:00

I was having fun with our family camera one day and I got some pictures of our fountain.

I hope you all enjoy. ~~

The Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly

2011-08-13T17:36:00.000-07:00

This is another song that is my favorite! I hope you like it too!

Just remember to turn off the Playlist when you listen.

Let me know what you all think.

The Irish Tenors

2011-08-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a song that a friend sent me. I really like it. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Let me know what you all think.

Please make sure to turn off my Playlist when you listen to the song.

The song gives some background in the beginning so you can understand the song better.

Enjoy ~~~~~~~~~~

Isle of hope, Isle of Tears - The Irish Tenors

Tea cups

2011-08-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of tea cups that I took while my Mama was reading our Mystery of History, Vol.II for school. Aren't tea cups pretty? Yes, I was paying attention as well.

Lavender and Honny Bees

2011-08-06T16:39:00.001-07:00

I wanted some pictures of our lavender and there were so many bees around the lavender. I actually didn't get stung while taking pictures.

Fanny J. Crosby, 1820 - 1915

2011-08-06T16:39:00.000-07:00

Redeemed

(1) Redeemed how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;

Redeemed thru His infinite mercy His child, and forever, I am.

Chorus

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;

Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.

(2) Redeemed and so happy in Jesus, No language my rapture can tell.

I know that the light of His presence With me doth continually dwell.

Chorus

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;

Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.

(3) I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long;

I sing, for I cannot be silent, his love is the theme of my song.

Chorus

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;

Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.

(4) I know I shall see in His beauty The King in whose all I delight,

Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps And giveth me songs in the night.

Chorus

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;

Redeemed, Redeemed His child, and forever, I am.

Redeemed was written by Fanny J. Crosby, 1820 - 1915.

I like this song because I can sing it and think of how wonderful and awesome our God is and how He loves us.

What You Can Do With Your Photos~ ~ ~ ~

2011-07-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

These photos are the same flower. I just changed the lighting. Isn't it suprising what you can do with your pictures? I had fun varying the looks of these photos.

The Forth of July quotes and speech

2011-07-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

Quotes from the Founding Fathers, others, and including Patrick Henry's well known speech.

"The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God." _{--Adams wrote this on June 28, 1813, in a letter to Thomas Jefferson.}

I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever." _{--Adams wrote this in a letter to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776.}

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Thomas Jefferson

John Hancock
1st signer of the Declaration of Independence

"Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual. ... Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us." _{--History of the United States of America, Vol. II, p. 229.}

"The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; but the God of Israel is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Trust in Him at all times, ye people, pour out your hearts before him; God is a refuge for us.

"The highest glory of the American Revolution was this; it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.

"From the day of the Declaration...they (the American people) were bound by the laws of God, which they all, and by the laws of The Gospel, which they nearly all, acknowledge as the rules of their conduct."

Samuel Chase

"By our form of government, the Christian religion is the established religion; and all sects and denominations of Christians are placed upon the same equal footing, and are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty."

The Speech by Patrick Henry

No, one, Mr President, thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as the abilities, of the very honorable gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining, as I do,opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I should speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less then a question of freedom or slavery. And in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, thought fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards the majesties of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.

Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of a wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of these who,having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging the future but be the past. And, judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry, for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir, it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation, -the last arguments to which kings resort.

I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if it's purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy in this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forgoing.

And what have we oppose to them? Shall we try argument?Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing, we have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty, and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted?

Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves longer. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have supplicated; we have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne.

In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending; if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest be obtained, -we must fight! I repeat it, sir, -we must fight! Appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us.

They tell us, sir, that we weak, -unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strenght by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of Hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?

Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people armed in the holy cause we possess, are invincible be any force which our enemy can send against us.

Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone: it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery. Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston. The war is inevitable. And let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish?What would they have? Is like so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

These quotes and this speech ring true for us to pay attention too!

At The Beach

2011-07-04T21:53:00.000-07:00

When I go to the beach and look at the water, I think of how wonderful our Creator is and how He made the water so beautiful and helpful at the same time.

Some Dear Friends

2011-07-04T21:52:00.000-07:00

Two of my dear friends let me take their pictures at the beach.I had fun experimenting.
Dear friends, thank you for posing.

God's Creation

2011-07-01T17:30:00.000-07:00

While visting friends, I took some photos of the surrounding area. I just love the colors of these flowers. May you enjoy God's creation.

God Bless Mothers

2011-06-15T17:17:00.000-07:00

William Ross Wallace (1819-1881)

This is a poem that was read to a lady at her baby shower. She is going to have her 6th child.

The Hand that

Rocks the Cradle

Blessings on the hand of women!

Angels guard its strength and grace,

In the palace, cottage, hovel,

Oh, no matter where the place;

Would that never storms assailed it,

Rainbows ever gently curled;

For the hand that rocks the cradle

Is the hand that rules the world.

Infancy's the tender fountain,

Power may with beauty flow,

Mother's first to guide the

streamlets,

From them souls unresting grow–

Grow on for the good or evil,

Sunshine streamed or evil hurled;

For the hand that rocks the cradle

Is the hand that rules the world.

Woman, how divine your mission

Here upon our natal sod!

Keep, oh, keep the young heart

open

Always to the breath of God!

All true trophies of the ages

Are from mother-love impearled;

For the hand that rocks the cradle

Is the hand that rules the world.

Blessings on the hand of women!

Fathers, sons, and daughters cry,

And the sacred song is mingled

With the worship in the sky–

Mingles where no tempest darkens,

Rainbows evermore are hurled;

For the hand that rocks the cradle

Is the hand that rules the world.

Tied Down?

2011-06-15T17:16:00.000-07:00

Tied Down?

"They tie you down," a woman said,
Whose cheeks should have been flaming red
With shame to speak of children so.
"When babies come you cannot go
In search of pleasure with your friends,
And all your happy wandering ends.
The things you like you cannot do,
For Babies make a slave of you."

I looked at her and said: "'Tis true
That children make a slave of you,
And tie you down with many a knot,
But have you never thought to what
It is of happiness and pride
That little babies have you tied?
Do you not miss the greater joys
That come with little girls and boys?

"They tie you down to laughter rare,
To hours of smiles and hours of care,
To nights of watching and to fears;
Sometimes they tie you down to tears
And then repay you with a smile,
And make your trouble all worth while.
They tie you fast to chubby feet,
To cheeks of pink and kisses sweet.

"They fasten you with cords of love
To God divine, who reigns above.
They tie you, whereso'er you roam,
Unto the little place called home;
And over sea or railroad track
They tug at you to bring you back.
The happiest people in the town
Are those the babies have tied down.

"Oh, go your selfish way and free
But hampered I would rather be,
Yes rather than a kingly crown
I would be, what you term, tied down;
Tied down to dancing eyes and charms,
Held fast by chubby, dimpled arms,
The fettered slave of girl and boy,
And win from them earth's finest joy."
-Edgar A. Guest

I hope this poem encourages you all young and older ladies.

Endurance

2011-06-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

Endurance

Though your days be dark and clouded,

Eyes red with grief and crying;

Life with pain and suffering shrouded,

To move through life you are trying.

Wishing to forget because of the pain,

Wishing not to because of the memories;

At Christ’s feet shed tears are lain.
You may feel helpless and full of grief;

Dark and angry clouds covering your sky,

Searching for a sign of hope and relief,

To get by on your own strength you may try;

An effort such as that will only fail,

To find hope you have but to look to Christ,

He will carry and guide you along your trail.
Your look on life do not let this mar;

For earth is but a temporary place,

He who you have lost is not lost and not far.

On Christ’s knee gazing into His smiling face,

Those that see Christ’s glorious face are few,

You sometime may be chosen to follow;

Then in Christ’s face will gaze he and you.

Written by my brother.

This poem is for a family that had lost their 8 month old baby boy.

John 3: 16, Romans 8:28

2011-05-13T17:20:00.001-07:00

These scriptures are special to me. The heart figurine was given to me by my parents on the day that I was baptized and acknowledge God as my Lord and Savior.

Grandparents Sayings

2011-05-13T17:20:00.000-07:00

These are sayings from my Great Grandparents

Seven days without prayer makes one weak.

O, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me?

My soul is thrilled, my heart is filled, to think He
died for me!

When all is said and done, there is usually more said than done.

A good thing to remember and a better thing to
do, to work with the construction gang and not with
the wrecking crew.

Be careful how you live. You can be the only Bible
some people ever read.

One who uses the Bible as his guide never loses
his sense of direction.

It is good to say. "Thank you" to the Lord to sing
praises to the God who is above all gods. Every
morning tell him, "Thank you for your kindness,"
and every evening rejoice in all His faithfulness.

Love Him in the morning when you see the sun
arising, love Him in the evening 'cause He took
you through the day, and in the in - between times
when you feel the pressure coming. Remember that
He loves you and He promises to stay.

Let my house be a house of prayer, a happy home,
a haven where my every task is offered there in
service, Lord, to Thee.
Amen

To do so no more is the truest repentance.
Luther

Time
Too slow for those who wait.
Too swift for those who fear.
Too long for those who grieve.
Too short for those who rejoice.
But for those who love, time in not.

Praising the Lord is a good antidote for
depression, because it causes depression to vanish
quickly.

Please, Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff,
and nudge when I've said enough.

Christ has no place in your life unless He has first
place.

I have only just a minute.
Only sixty seconds in it.
Forced upon me.
Can't refuse it.
Didn't choose it.
But it's up to me to use it.
I must suffer if I lose it.
Give account if I abuse it.
Just a tiny little minute - -
But eternity is in it.

In faithful church attendance some folks rate as
champs. The others must be waiting untill we give
green stamps!

It is nice to be important, but it is more important
to be nice.

God meant the Bible to be bread for our daily use.
Not just cake for special occasions!

Praise God for Mother's gentle hand and love we
cannot understand. Praise Him who sent us from
above the blessings of a Mother's love.

There is no garden so complete. But roses make
the place more sweet;
There is no life so rich and rare, but one more
friend can enter there.

No matter what others are doing, my friend, or
what they are leaving undone, God's counting on
you to keep on with the job 'til the very last battle
is won. He's counting on you to be faithful; He's
counting on you to be true. Yes, others may work
or others may shirk, but remember - God is
counting on you.

If God is going to do something wonderful, He
starts with a problem. If God is going to do
something spectacular, He starts with an
impossibility.

When fortune is against us we don't forget to
whine, but do we remember gratitude when
everything is fine?

Thomas Kelly

2011-05-03T11:24:00.001-07:00

Praise the Savior! ! ! !

Praise the Savior, ye who know Him!
Who can tell how much we owe Him?
Gladly let us render to Him
All we are and have.

Jesus is the name that charms us,
He for conflict fits and arms us;
Nothing moves and nothing harms us
While we trust in Him.

Trust in Him, ye saints, forever,
He is faithful, changing never;
Neither force nor guile can sever
Those He loves from Him.

Keep us, Lord, O keep us cleaving
To Thyself, and still believing,
Till the hour of our receiving
Promised joys with Thee.

Then we shall be where we would be,
Then we shall be what we should be,
Things that are not now, nor could be,
Soon shall be our own.

Written by Thomas Kelly, 1769 - 1854

A Feminine Christian Character

2011-05-03T11:24:00.000-07:00

"Reputation is who people think you are. Character is what you truly are."

Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
1 Peter 8 - 10

Charles W. Fry

2011-05-03T11:23:00.001-07:00

The Lily of the Valley

I have found a friend in Jesus,
He's everything to me,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
the Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
all I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll.

Refrain:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
the bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne;
in temptation He's my strong and mighty tower;
I have all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn
from my heart, and now He keeps me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore,
through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.

Refrain:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
the bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
while I live by faith and do His blessed will;
a wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear,
with His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory, to see His blessed face,
where rivers of delight shall ever roll.

Refrain:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

The Lily of the Valley was written by Charles W. Fry, 1837 - 1882.

I think this song shows how you can give Him all of your troubles and lean on him.

Philip P. Bliss

2011-05-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hallelujah, What a Savior!

Man of Sorrows! what a name,
For the Son of God, who came,
Ruined sinners to reclaim.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Guilty, vile, and helpless we;
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
“Full atonement!” can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Lifted up was He to die;
“It is finished!” was His cry;
Now in Heav’n exalted high.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew His song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Written by Philip P. Bliss, 1835 - 1876.

Providential history and clay by Dolly Madison

2011-05-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

This is a site that my friend created and calls it Dolly Madison. She is a young Christian lady that makes and sells clay items like bears and buttons and so much more. These make great gifts!

Christ Arose ! !

2011-04-24T16:48:00.000-07:00

Christ Arose

Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!

Chorus:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Vainly they watch His bed,
Jesus my Savior;
Vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord!

Chorus:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Death cannot keep its prey,
Jesus my Savior;
He tore the bars away,
Jesus my Lord!

Chorus:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose!
Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Written by Robert Lowry, 1826 - 1899.

Christ Is Risen Form The Dead ! ! ! !

2011-04-24T16:47:00.001-07:00

Christ is Risen from the Dead.

Christ is risen from the dead
He is risen as He said!
Never, since the heavens rang
With the song angels sang
On the morning of His birth,
Had such gladness come to earth;
Quickly were the tidings spread:
Christ in risen from the dead!

Gone the garden agony,
Dreadful death of Calvary,
Gone the hours of hopeless gloom
While He lingered in the tomb;
Like the waking, did it seem,
From a terrifying dream
Now what rapturous joy instead:
Christ is risen from the dead!

Christian brothers, shout and sing
Death has lost its ancient sting!
Christ, the crucified before,
Is alive for ever more!
Grave, where is thy victory now?
See the light upon His brow!
Empty, see, the stony bed;
Christ is risen from the dead!

Heirs of glory, thru His grace,
Tears be dried from every face!
Be your hearts no longer sad,
On this Easter day be glad!
Faith and hope are not in vain
You are born to live again!
Every soul be comforted;
Christ is risen from the dead!

Written by Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866 - 1960.

Christ The Lord Is Risen Today . . . .

2011-04-24T16:47:00.000-07:00

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today.

Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Foll'wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!
King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!

Written by Charles Wesley 1707 - 1788.

Resurrection Day

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What do all of you do for Resurrection Day?

Please respond by comments.

Happy Resurrection Day ! ! ! !

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Happy Resurrection Day to all.

When We See Christ

2011-04-23T10:11:00.000-07:00

When We See Christ

Often times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear,
We're tempted to complain, to mummer and despair;
But Christ will soon appear to catch His Bride away,
All tears forever over in God's eternal day.

Chorus
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus,
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase,
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

Sometimes the sky looks dark with not a ray of light,
We're tossed and driven on, no human in sight;
But there is one in heaven who knows our deepest care,
Let Jesus solve your problems just go to Him in prayer.

Chorus
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus,
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase,
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

Life's day will soon be over, All storms forever past,
We'll cross the great divide to glory, Safe at last;
We'll share the joys of heaven a harp, a home, a crown,
The tempter will be banished, We'll lay our burden down.

Chorus
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus,
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase,
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

Written by Ester Kerr Rusthoi 1909 - 1962.

I like this hymn because we can always turn to Jesus when we are going through trials and lay our burden down before him.

The Knights of Arrethtrae

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This series, called The Knights of Arrethtrae books, was also written by Chuck Black. There are characters who represent followers of the Lord versus followers of evil. Also, written during the Middle Ages time period and full of adventure, honor, and pursuit of truth. We collected the audio cd's as well.
My family loves this series as well.

The Kingdom Books

2011-04-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

The Kingdom books were written by Chuck Black. These stories represent allegories of the bible with a lot of action, character, and honor. The stories are written during the Middle Age time period. As a family, we have collected the audio cd's for each of the books. We have recommended these readings and found people to be pleased, no matter the ages.

Jonathan Park

2011-04-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

These audio cd's teach about creation, science, and have adventure in them. We are pleased with this series because they have the families working together and they follow the Lord.
Another favorite among my family members.

Books For Advent and Ester

2011-04-09T17:27:00.002-07:00

These books were written by Arnold Ytreeide.
The first three books are to be read for Advent and the book Amon's Adventure is for Easter.
My family and I love reading these books. My dad reads them aloud to the family.

God's Sunset

2011-04-09T17:27:00.001-07:00

Your word is a lamp to my feet

And a light to my path.

Psalm 119: 105

The Lord is my light and my salvation;

Whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the defense of my life;

Whom shall I dread?

Psalm 27: 1

Here are the pictures of the sunset that I promised.

So Much More

2011-04-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

So Much More was written by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin.
I have started reading this book and I think that it is very good book to read if you want to change and give God the glory.

The Viking Quest Series

2011-04-09T17:15:00.000-07:00

These books were written by Lois Walfrid Johnson. The setting of the story is during the Vikings time period. You see the faith of the female character strengthen, and she influences the captives and Vikings around her. I've recommended this series and found other people are just as pleased with this series. This is another family favorite.

Beautiful Sky

2011-04-09T11:44:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures one evening when we had a beautiful sunset. ( I will post pictures of the sunset latter).
These clouds that surround the sunset add a beautiful dimension to the sunset.

Sayings to Ponder

2011-04-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

It is more difficult by far to mend a heart that has
been broken by angry words than it would be to
hold them back unspoken.

The golden rule of friendship is to listen to others
as you would have them listen to you.
                                              David Augsburger

Only one life, twill soon be past. Only what's done
for Christ will last.

Two men trod the way of life; the first, with down -
cast eye; the second, with an eager face uplifted
to the sky. He who gaged upon the ground said,
"Life is dull and gray" But he who looked into
the stars went singing on his way.

God loaned me a life and I must pay Him back
a portion of each day in loving service; I must
give a part of every hour I live in thoughtful, kindly
deeds to others who are my sisters and my brothers.
                                                 Grace Noll Browell

The cross is God's plus sign to a needy world.

Another person's secret is like another person's
money; you are not as careful with it as you are
with your own.
                                                 E. W. Howe

Best things to give
To your friend - loyalty;
To your enemy - forgiveness;
To your boss - service;
To a child - a good example;
To your parents - gratitude and devotion;
To your spouse - love and faithfulness;
To all men - charity;
To God - your life.

Some more cherished sayings from my Great Grandparents.

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

2011-03-28T17:38:00.000-07:00

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert by my Grandma.

Place ice cream sandwiches in 9x13 dish.
Spread a layer of Cool Whip topping. Make one more layer of ice cream sandwiches then a final layer of whipped topping.
Freeze. When serving, swirl chocolate and/or caramel topping over each piece.

My Grandma taught me this recipe when she was here for a visit.

Caramel Apple Dip

2011-03-28T17:37:00.000-07:00

Caramel Apple Dip by my Mama
(1) 8oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. sucanat or brown sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla

Mix ingredients with a mixer, which makes the dip smooth and eliminates the clumps. Serve with apple slices. Enjoy!

This is a family favorite.

Mama's stir-fry

2011-03-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

Mama's stir - fry

Ingredients are:
broccoli, cooked chicken, olive oil, and teriyaki sauce. You determine the quanities needed.

Cut broccoli in bite size pieces.
Cut cooked chicken in bite size pieces.
Few tablespoons of oil to heat and add
broccoli. Steam broccoli 3 minutes at medium
heat. Add chicken pieces,Yakisoba noodles,
and teriyaki sauce. Heat thoroughly and serve.

This recipe is one of my family's favorite. It is VERY GOOD and quick meal to make.

What I Like To Play

2011-03-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

I really like to play the following pieces of music.
Ashoken Farewell; Intermezzo; Malaguena; Fandango;
Beneath the Cross; The Great Wall of China;
America, the Beautiful; Morning;
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho; Sonatina in C;
Amazing Grace; Night of the Tarantella; Lunar Eclipse;
Cossack Ride; Looking - Glass River; Promenade.

Lemon Bars

2011-03-21T20:21:00.001-07:00

Lemon Bars

Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
pinch of salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing

Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan. Make the crust by combining the flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter to make a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. You may need to dip your fingers into a little flour or confectioner's sugar to keep the dough from sticking to your fingers. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, to make the filling, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Pour this over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired, when the bars are done!

Enjoy!

Words to live by . . .

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If you walk with the Lord, You'll never be out of step.

O taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalms 32: 8

Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you; for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41: 10

Just to be tender, just to be true, just to be glad
the whole day through, just to be cheery when
things go wrong, just to drive sadness away with
a song, just to let love be our daily key - that is
God's will for you and me.

These saying are from my Great Grandparents.

GIVE - ME - A - BREAK PINAPPLE CAKE

2011-03-21T18:15:00.000-07:00

GIVE-ME-A-BREAK PINEAPPLE CAKE ( A recipe from my grandma)

             1 box yellow cake mix
             1 can (20-22 oz.) crushed pineapple
             2 (4-serving size) boxes instant vanilla pudding
             3 c. milk

Prepare and bake cake according to directions for 9x13 pan. (I always use the 'low fat' recipe that is printed on the box.)
Upon removing cake from oven, pierce cake with fork at frequent intervals and top with pineapple and juice.
Prepare pudding according to directions, using the milk. Spread on top of pineapple. Top with Cool Whip, if desired.

Apple Pies for the Legislators during the homeschoolers our Day at the Capitol

2011-03-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

We made these pies that were delivered to the 155 legislators during the homeschoolers Day at the Capitol. The pie crust and apple filling recipes came from America's Test Kitchen Cookbook. They sure are tasty.

Corn Casserole Recipe

2011-03-20T17:09:00.002-07:00

Corn Casserole by my Mama

1 can whole corn kernel ( do not drain )
1 can cream style corn
2 eggs, beaten
8 oz. carton sour cream
1 package Jiffy Corn Muffin mix

Mix all together and pour into greased 9 x 13" baking dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degree.

One of our family favorite recipes and from my Mama.

Upside Down Apple Cake

2011-03-20T17:09:00.001-07:00

· Butter 9 inch cake pan with 2 inch sides. Heat oven to 350. This recipe is from Cooks Illustrated

TOPPING
4 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples cored and peeled
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 T lemon juice
1/2 stick butter(4 T)

Cut up 2 apples into 1/2 inch slices and 2 into 1/4 inch slices. Heat butter in skillet over med-high heat. When foaming subsides, add the 1/2 inch slices and cook until they begin to caramelize about 4-6 minutes. Then add the rest of the slices, brown sugar and the lemon juice. Looks inviting. When the sugar is dissolved and apples coated about a minute later, pour this into the cake pan and spread it evenly.

CAKE
1 cup Flour
1 T cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
6 T butter, melted and slightly cooled

Mix the flour, corn meal, baking powder and salt in one bowl. In the other, whisk the eggs and sugars until well blended. Then add butter and whisk it together, then the sour cream and vanilla. Add the dry mixture to this and whisk until combined. Spread the batter over the apple mixture in the pan. I found putting dollops of it in the pan and then gently spreading it worked the best.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cake is done. Cool it for 30 minutes then use a knife to loosen edges from pan. Take a wire rack and hold it firmly over the pan and turn it upside down onto the rack. Put a plate underneath to catch the drippings. Instead, you can turn the cake onto a plate and not use the wire rack. Then let it cool as much as you like, transfer to a serving tray, cut and serve. Enjoy!

Terasures of the Snow

2011-03-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures when we had 6 inches of snow!

I hope you all like them.

Home - Rules

2011-03-14T15:58:00.000-07:00

Home - Rules

Always be honest. Proverbs 12: 22

Count your blessings. Psalms 34: 1-3

Bear each other's burdens. Galatians 6: 2

Forgive and forget. Micah 7: 18

Be kind and tender hearted. Ephesians 4: 32

Comfort one another. 1 Thessalonians 4: 18

Keep your promises. Romans 4: 21

Be supportive of one another. Acts 20: 35

Be true to each other. Revelations 15: 3

Look after each other. Deuteronomy 15: 11

Treat each other like you treat your friends. Matthew 7: 12

But most important LOVE - ONE - ANOTHER deeply from the heart. 1 Peter 1: 22

We are trying to memorize these valuable scriptures.

Pendents

2011-03-11T12:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

For those who have not seen my pendants, please go to my pages and click My Pendants.

They are homemade. I do not bake them.

I hope you all like them.

Maria

More Sayings and Verses

2011-03-09T22:02:00.000-08:00

Yesterday...He loves me!
Today...He's just the same!
How long will this continue?
Forever... Praise His Name!

The man who walks with God always gets to his destination!

True JOY comes from putting;
         Jesus first,
         Others second,
         Yourself last.

Some Christians are like wheelbarrows -  no good
unless pushed; some are like canoes - need to be
paddled; a few are like kittens - content only when
petted; some are like trailers - no good unless
pulled; and some are filled with the Spirit of the
living God. Thank the Lord for them.

There is an appointed time for everything.
And there is a time for every event under heaven.
                                                  Ecclesiastes 3:1

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them,
may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.                          Matthew 7:24-25

Why Not Now

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Why Not Now

While we pray and while we plead, While you see your soul's deep need,
While your father calls you home, Will you not, my brother, come?

Chorus
Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now?

You have wandered far away, Do not risk another day;
Do not turn from God your face, But today accept His grace.

Chorus
Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now?

In the world you've failed to find, Aught of peace for troubled mind;
Come to Christ, on Him believe Peace and joy you shall receive.

Chorus
Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now?

Come to Christ, confession make, Come to Christ and pardon me;
Trust in Him from day to day, He will keep you all the way.

Chorus Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now?

Written by Daniel W. Whittle, 1840 - 1901.
I think this hymn shows how not to waste anymore time and delaying confession of your sins. May you believe and desire to follow Jesus all the day of your life.

I've Found a Friend

2011-03-04T14:15:00.000-08:00

I've Found a Friend

I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! He lived me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him.
And round my heart still closely twine, Those ties which naught can sever,
For I am His and He is mine, Forever and forever.

I've found a Friend, O such a friend! He bled, He died to save me;
And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me.
Naught that I have my own I call, I hold it for the Giver:
My heart, my strength, my life, my all are His and His forever.

I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! All power to Him is given.
To guard me on my onward course, And ring me safe to heaven.
The eternal glories gleam afar, To nerve my faint endeavor:
So now to watch, to work, to war, And then to rest forever.

I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! So kind and true and tender,
So whose a Counsellor and Guide, So mighty a Defender!
From Him who loves me now so well, What power my soul can sever?
Shall life or death or earth or hell? No I am his forever.

Written by James G. Small, 1817 - 1888.
I like this hymn, because it shows how you are so dedicated to God. I am glad that I am also His. I hope you are too.

More Sayings

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Trust Him when dark doubts assail thee. Trust Him when thy strength is small. Trust Him when to simply trust Him seems the hardest thing of all.

Does God seem far away? Who do you think moved?

These are sayings that put everyday life into perspective.

Just As I Am

2011-02-25T17:42:00.000-08:00

Just as I am, without one plea but that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, and waiting not to rid my soul of one dark blot,
To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, thou tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fighting and fear within, without, O lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

Just as I am, Thou wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe, O lamb of God, I come! I come!

Written by Daniel W. Whittle 1840 - 1901
I really like this hymn because no matter how much you are sinning God will cleanse you.

More Sayings and Verses from my Great Grandparents

2011-02-22T22:35:00.000-08:00

Here are more sayings and verses from my Great Grandparents.

We mutter and sputter, we fume and we spurt.
We mumble and grumble; our feelings get hurt.
We can't understand things; our vision grows dim.
When all that we need is a moment with Him.

Words may tear our lives apart, bring us stormy weather;
a compliment tucked in the heart can heal it back together.

The greatest love mankind will ever experience is God's eternal love.

What sort of church would our church be if every member were just like me?

A smile is a language understood by all persons.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up wrath. Proverbs 15: 1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalms 92: 1

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12: 1-2

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14: 12

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. James 1: 14-15

For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, weather thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him and of Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1: 16-17

For if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:13

Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. John 15: 4-5

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14: 27

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 4: 18

My son, give attention to my words. Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. Proverbs 4: 20-21

I hope you liked the sayings and verses. I like the picture of the waterfall, which reminds me of God's creation.

Wild Deer

2011-02-22T22:22:00.000-08:00

We took these pictures one morning.when we had 6 deer come into our yard. Here are pictures of them.

God's Sunrise Has Come

2011-02-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

                                          And we know that god causes all things to work together
                                          for good to those who love God, to those who are called
                                          according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make
your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from

above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom

there is no variation or shifting shadow. James 1:17

I took these pictures on Monday morning. I think it shows how beautiful God's creation is. So I named it God's Sunrise Has Come.

The Fight Is On

2011-02-19T17:06:00.000-08:00

The Fight is On

The fight is on the trumpet sound is ringing out, The cry "To arms" is heard afar and near; The Lord of hosts is marching on to victory, The triumph of the Christ will soon appear.

Chorus
The fight is on, O Christian soldier, And face to face in stern array, With armor gleaming and colors streaming, The right and wrong engage today! The fight is on, but be not weary, Be strong and in His might hold fast; If God be for us, His banner o'er us, We'll sing the victor's song at last!

The Fight is on arouse, ye soldiers brave and true! Jehovah leads, and vict'ry will assure; Go buckle on the armor God has given you, And in His strength unto the end endure.

Chorus
The fight is on, O Christian soldier,And face to face in stern array, With armor gleaming and colors streaming, The right and wrong engage today! The fight is on, but be not weary, Be strong and in His might hold fast; if God be for us, His banner o'er us, We'll sing the victor's song at last!

The Lord is leading on to certain victory, The bow of promise spans the eastern sky; His glorious name in ev'ry land shall honored be, the morn will break the dawn of peace is nigh.

Chorus
The fight is on, O Christian soldier, and face to face in stern array, With armor gleaming and colors streaming, The right and wrong engage today! The fight is on, but be not weary, Be strong and in His might hold fast; If God be for us, His banner o'er us, We'll sing the victor's song at last!

Written by Lelia N. Morris, 1862 - 1929. I really like this song because we have God who is with us to the end. It is a catchy marching tune.

Meet Me There

2011-02-19T17:05:00.000-08:00

Meet Me There

On the happy, golden shore, Where the faithful part no more, When the storms of life are o'er, Meet me there; where the night dissolves away, Into pure and perfect day, I am gong home to stay; Meet me there.

Chorus
Meet me there, Meet me there, Where the tree of life is blooming, Meet me there; When the storms of life are o'er, On the happy golden shore, Where the faithful part no more, Meet me there.

Here our fondest hopes are vain, Dearest links are rent in twain, But in heaven no throb of pain, Meet me there; By the river sparkling bright in the city of delight, Where our faith is lost in sight, meet me there.

Chorus
Meet me there, Meet me there, Where the tree of life is blooming, meet me there; When the storms of life are o'er. On the happy golden shore, Where the faithful part on more, Meet me there.

Where the harps of angels ring, And the blest forever sing, in the palace of the King, Meet me there; Where in sweet communion blend with heart and friend with friend, In a world that never shall end, Meet me there.

Chorus
Meet me there, Meet me there, Where the tree of life is blooming, Meet me there; When the storms of life are o'er, On the happy, golden shore, here the faithful part me more, Meet me there.

Written by
Fanny Crosby, 1885. Some hymnals show the author as Henrietta Blair, one of Fanny’s pseudonyms.

“The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:2

I also hope to meet you all there.

Is My Name Writen There?

2011-02-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

Is My Name Written There?

Lord, I care not for riches, neither silver nor gold I would make sure of heaven I would enter the fold. In the book of Thy kingdom with its pages so fair, tell me, Jesus, my Savior, is my name written there?

Refrain
Is my name written there; On the page white and fair? In the book of Thy kingdom, Is my name written there?

Lord, my sins they are many, like the sands of the sea, But thy blood, O my Savior, is sufficient for me; For Thy promise is written in bright letters that glow; "Tho your sins be as scarlet, I will make them like snow."

Refrain
Is my name written there, On the pages white and fair? In the Book of Thy kingdom, Is my name written there?

O that beautiful city with its mansions of light, With its glorified beings in pure garments of white; Where no evil thing cometh despoil what is fair, Where the angels are watching yes, my name's written there.

Refrain
Yes, my name's written there On the page white and fair; In the book of Thy kingdom, Yes, my name's written there?

Mary A. Kidder 1820-1905

Is your name found in the Book of Life? The Lord has made it so for me and I hope for you too.

A Child's Calendar

2011-02-08T14:26:00.001-08:00

A Child's Calendar

January brings the snow.
Makes our feet and fingers glow.

February bring the rain,
Thaws the frozen lake again.

March brings breezes, loud and shrill,
To stir the dancing daffodil.

April brings the primrose sweet,
Scatters daisies at our feet.

May brings flocks of pretty lambs,
Skipping by their fleecy dams.

June brings tulips, lilies, roses,
Fills the children's hands with posies.

Hot July brings cooling showers,
Apricots and gillyflowers.

August brings the sheaves of corn,
then the harvest home is borne.

Warm September brings the fruit;
sportsmen then begin to shoot.

Fresh October brings the blast;
Then the leaver are whirling fast.

Chill December brings the sleet,
Blazing fire,and Christmas treat.

The Victorian Nursery Companion by Sarah Coleridge (1834).

Choosing A Name

2011-02-08T14:26:00.000-08:00

Choosing A Name

I have got a new - born sister
I was nigh the first that kissed her.
When the nursing - woman brought her
To Papa, his infant daughter,
How Papa's dear eyes did glisten!
She will shortly be to christen!
And Papa has made the offer,
I shall have the naming of her.
Now I wander what would please her,
Charlotte, Julia, or Louisa?
Ann and Mary, they're to common;
Joan's too formal for a woman;
Jane a prettier name beside;
But we had a Jane that died.
Edith's pretty, but that looks
Better in an old English book;
Ellen's left off long ago;
Blanche is out of fashion now.
None that I have named as yet
Are so good as Margaret.
Emily is neat and fine;
What do you think of Caroline?
How to choose or think of next!
I am in a little fever
Lest the name that I should give her
Should disgrace her or defame her;
I will leave Papa to name her.

The Victorian Nursery Companion by Charles and Mary Lamb (1809)

A good name is to be more desired than great wealth . . . Proverbs 22.1

A Spiritual Inspirational

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My Mama had come across this saying.

A Spiritual Inspirational,

Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.

Author Anonymous.

Important

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Hi Everyone,

If anyone of you are having problems with getting on to my blog, please let me know at mariab1027@gmail.com We have had some problems recently. I hope I can help you.
Blessings, Maria

A Favorite in my Family

2011-02-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

Honey Mustard Chicken by my Mama

5 chicken breasts
4 T butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
1 tsp salt

Melt butter. Mix with the butter, honey, mustard, and salt. Place chicken in 9 x 13 pan. Pour mixture over chicken. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 min.

This recipe is one our of family favorites. We all like it served with cooked rice.

A Gift From My Great Grandparents.

2011-02-06T18:47:00.000-08:00

A Gift From My Great Grandparents

Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be, in working or in waiting, another year with Thee. Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast. Another year of trusting, quiet, happy rest.

God be in my eyes, and in my looking. God be in my mouth, and in my speaking. God be in my heart, and in my thinking. God be at my end and at my departing.

Little things can often be the biggest things in someone's day.

Peace rules the day when Christ rules the mind.

Casting all you anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?

My help comes from the Lord? Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.

The Lord wants our precious time, not our spare time.

Let not your heart be troubled, the Lord will see you through.

Whatever you do you work heartily, as for the Lord rather then for men.

Love never asks how much must I do, but how much can I do?

These are sayings collected and given to us by my Great Grandparents. It is really exciting to know that I have something from them. I have a saying for everyday of the year.

The Lord is My Shepherd

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Psalm 23

The Lord, the Psalmist's Shepherd

A Psalm of David

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

I like this psalm because it reminds that you can always turn find strength in the Lord. I always feel uplifted when I read it.

A Soldier of the Cross

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Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross? A follower of the Lamb?

And shall I fear to own His cause Or blush to speak His name?

Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize And sailed thur bloody seas?

Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God?

Sure I fight if I would reign in crease my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy Word.

This song was written by Thomas A. Arne. 1710 - 1778
I like this song because it shows how we can be supported by God through our trials.

Constantly Abiding

2011-02-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

Constantly Abiding

There's a peace in my heart that the world never gave,
A peace it can not take away;
Tho the trials of life may surround like a cloud
I've a peace that has come there to stay!

Chorus
Constantly abiding Jesus is mine;
Constantly abiding rapture divine!
He never leaves me lonely whispers O so kind,
"I will never leave thee!" Jesus is mine.

All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King
When peace sweetly came to my heart;
Troubles all fled away and my night turned to day Blessed Jesus,
How glorious Thou art!

Chorus
Constantly abiding Jesus in mine;
Constantly abiding rapture divine!
He never leaves me lonely whispers O so kind,
"I will never leave thee!" Jesus is mine.

This treasure I have in a temple of clay
While here on His footstool I roam;
But He's coming to take me, some glorious day,
Over there to my heavenly home!

Chorus
Constantly abiding Jesus is mine;
Constantly abiding rapture divine!
He never leaves me lonely whispers O so kind,
"I will never leave thee!" Jesus is mine.

Constantly Abiding was written by Anne S. Murphy.
I found the song in a study we where reading called Changed into His Image.