Monday, January 17, 2011
Jan. 15th Siesta Memory verse
Is.45:8
Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour down righteousness, Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, and righteousness spring up with it. I, the Lord, have created it.
I love your creation Lord!
I especially love looking at the stars at night.
They are not there just for our enjoyment, although they do bring us great joy.
They have a purpose. There is a plan.
This past week we saw in the news about a girl who discovered a super nova.
The death of a star.
Then we saw how another girl discovered a green mass in space-The birth of a galaxy.
You, O Lord, are eternal!
You never change!
You were, are and always will be "The Creator"
How foolish are we to believe that you would create once and never again.
You are continually creating.
For our human, finite, minds, it would be like saying to Rembrandt after his first masterpiece, "OK, that's nice, you cant do anymore".
A creative being must create. You created us in your image. If we continue to create, imagine new things, explore and expand, that comes from You, so of course...SO ARE YOU!
You O Lord are AWESOME !
Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour down righteousness, Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, and righteousness spring up with it. I, the Lord, have created it.
I love your creation Lord!
I especially love looking at the stars at night.
They are not there just for our enjoyment, although they do bring us great joy.
They have a purpose. There is a plan.
This past week we saw in the news about a girl who discovered a super nova.
The death of a star.
Then we saw how another girl discovered a green mass in space-The birth of a galaxy.
You, O Lord, are eternal!
You never change!
You were, are and always will be "The Creator"
How foolish are we to believe that you would create once and never again.
You are continually creating.
For our human, finite, minds, it would be like saying to Rembrandt after his first masterpiece, "OK, that's nice, you cant do anymore".
A creative being must create. You created us in your image. If we continue to create, imagine new things, explore and expand, that comes from You, so of course...SO ARE YOU!
You O Lord are AWESOME !
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Jan 15th 2011 Double Dating
To Whom it may concern,
Yesterday I went on a double date. Yes, with my husband ! along with his mother (82) and her new beau Joe. I really wasn't sure what to expect, double dating with the "old folks" but we actually had a very good time.
Nelda had been asking us to take her to Galatoires in New Orleans. She said she wanted to go back "one more time before she dies" lol
So we all got dressed up and headed to Bourbon Street.
I had heard of Galatoires, but had never been. Little did I know the experience that awaited me.
It began the moment we were seated and our Russian speaking waiter placed my napkin in my lap. He handed me the large green menu and my eyes danced as I read the lists of creative amazing dishes and sauces. This is going to be good , I thought.
Since Nelda ( Steve's mom) was paying, we decided to let her choose the appetizers. She chose fried eggplant and Oysters Rockefeller......my two least favorite foods. Oh well, I said to my self, the bread and butter are wonderful.
Our waiter first brought 2 small bowls. One was a creamy sauce and the other was powdered sugar....I was intrigued
Then he brought out the eggplant, but it didn't look like the eggplant I was use to. Instead of the round, still soft in the middle or fried to a burned crisp, disks, it looked more like zucchini and cut in strips. He said to dip it in the sugar, then the sauce...the results was a sweet , melt-in-your mouth delight. I was inspired!!
Never in my life had I tasted an oyster....they just look gross!
I thought if I was ever going to taste one, this should be the place. After all, it was cooked, and covered in spinach. So, while everyone watched, and my husband documented the momentous moment with my phone camera, I ate my first ever (at age 53) oyster. It wasn't bad.
What followed after that was nothing less than sheer uninhibited delight, as we each ate , shared, sampled and stuffed ourselves with Galatoires artistry.
As I twittered at the end of the meal..." I think I have died and gone to culinary heaven".
You would think after such a meal we would roll ourselves back to our car and go home for a nap, but our day was not over. Joe wanted to see the new WW2 Museum so off we went. It is expensive, ($18.00) but very interesting and educational. I was totally loving it!! However poor Nelda and Joe had had it after only going about halfway through so we had to leave. I do hope to go back though someday and finish what we started.
Now you would assume we would head home. Bellies full, tired, Nelda's feet hurting...but no...
You cannot go to New Orleans and NOT go to Cafe Du Monde. We split 2 orders of beignets and had our coffee , then yes we went home.
Joe and Nelda fell asleep for part of the trip home in the back seat like 2 little kids after a trip to the Zoo.
We had a great time!!!!!!
Yesterday I went on a double date. Yes, with my husband ! along with his mother (82) and her new beau Joe. I really wasn't sure what to expect, double dating with the "old folks" but we actually had a very good time.
Nelda had been asking us to take her to Galatoires in New Orleans. She said she wanted to go back "one more time before she dies" lol
So we all got dressed up and headed to Bourbon Street.
I had heard of Galatoires, but had never been. Little did I know the experience that awaited me.
It began the moment we were seated and our Russian speaking waiter placed my napkin in my lap. He handed me the large green menu and my eyes danced as I read the lists of creative amazing dishes and sauces. This is going to be good , I thought.
Since Nelda ( Steve's mom) was paying, we decided to let her choose the appetizers. She chose fried eggplant and Oysters Rockefeller......my two least favorite foods. Oh well, I said to my self, the bread and butter are wonderful.
Our waiter first brought 2 small bowls. One was a creamy sauce and the other was powdered sugar....I was intrigued
Then he brought out the eggplant, but it didn't look like the eggplant I was use to. Instead of the round, still soft in the middle or fried to a burned crisp, disks, it looked more like zucchini and cut in strips. He said to dip it in the sugar, then the sauce...the results was a sweet , melt-in-your mouth delight. I was inspired!!
Never in my life had I tasted an oyster....they just look gross!
I thought if I was ever going to taste one, this should be the place. After all, it was cooked, and covered in spinach. So, while everyone watched, and my husband documented the momentous moment with my phone camera, I ate my first ever (at age 53) oyster. It wasn't bad.
What followed after that was nothing less than sheer uninhibited delight, as we each ate , shared, sampled and stuffed ourselves with Galatoires artistry.
As I twittered at the end of the meal..." I think I have died and gone to culinary heaven".
You would think after such a meal we would roll ourselves back to our car and go home for a nap, but our day was not over. Joe wanted to see the new WW2 Museum so off we went. It is expensive, ($18.00) but very interesting and educational. I was totally loving it!! However poor Nelda and Joe had had it after only going about halfway through so we had to leave. I do hope to go back though someday and finish what we started.
Now you would assume we would head home. Bellies full, tired, Nelda's feet hurting...but no...
You cannot go to New Orleans and NOT go to Cafe Du Monde. We split 2 orders of beignets and had our coffee , then yes we went home.
Joe and Nelda fell asleep for part of the trip home in the back seat like 2 little kids after a trip to the Zoo.
We had a great time!!!!!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Jan 11 2011
Cont....Memory verse 2nd Corth. 2:8 Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. (nas)
So that you can follow my train of thought here, I'm doing a study of 2nd Corinthians by Max Lucado.
I'm thinking today about changes. Our lives always seem to be changing.
One day I think we are going in one direction and the next day the winds change and we go in a different direction.
I wonder sometimes if we are following Christ, or our own desires.
These things I know to be true.....1. God put Steve and I together-for love, blessings, and to do His will
2. family is important but Christ and His kingdom is more important
3. He has entrusted Harvest and Three Fold Ministries to us. US, not just Steve, not just me. We are to seek His will together.
While studying 2nd Corinthians I read this today by Max Lucado
" One thing we can count on for sure is the unpredictability of life. If we commit to follow Christ, the Good Shepherd, we should expect the unexpected. Sometimes divinely allowed or orchestrated events will block our path. Gods spirit will suddenly nudge us down a different course. In some situations our "new" plans or diversion may be viewed as foolish by others. Our wisdom and character, perhaps even our sanity, will be called into question. Our calling is not to do what is wise in the worlds eyes, nor is it to take the popular course of action. Rather than wrangle with God, we are to submit to His leading, however "odd" it might seem."
So that you can follow my train of thought here, I'm doing a study of 2nd Corinthians by Max Lucado.
I'm thinking today about changes. Our lives always seem to be changing.
One day I think we are going in one direction and the next day the winds change and we go in a different direction.
I wonder sometimes if we are following Christ, or our own desires.
These things I know to be true.....1. God put Steve and I together-for love, blessings, and to do His will
2. family is important but Christ and His kingdom is more important
3. He has entrusted Harvest and Three Fold Ministries to us. US, not just Steve, not just me. We are to seek His will together.
While studying 2nd Corinthians I read this today by Max Lucado
" One thing we can count on for sure is the unpredictability of life. If we commit to follow Christ, the Good Shepherd, we should expect the unexpected. Sometimes divinely allowed or orchestrated events will block our path. Gods spirit will suddenly nudge us down a different course. In some situations our "new" plans or diversion may be viewed as foolish by others. Our wisdom and character, perhaps even our sanity, will be called into question. Our calling is not to do what is wise in the worlds eyes, nor is it to take the popular course of action. Rather than wrangle with God, we are to submit to His leading, however "odd" it might seem."
Siesta Memory verse Jan 1 2011
I have made the commitment to memorize scripture this year with the siestas.
This is a group of women who blog with Beth Moore on her LPM blog. We have to memorize and log into the blog twice a month, the 1st and 15th with a new verse that we choose to memorize. I'm doing this just for myself, but decided to include it in my blog so that I will attempt to have some accountability...even if it is only to my cyber self.
Jan 1st 2011
I chose 2nd Corinthians 2:8
Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. (nas)
The beginning of the new year is a good time to renew our love for all people.
For me, I need to reaffirm my love for my husband who loves me dearly.
Not that I don't love him, I do, very much, but sometimes I don't show it.
I also need to reaffirm my love for Jesus, my savior, the one who loves me unconditionally.
Not that I don't love Him, I do, but sometimes I don't show it.
Jn. 14:15 If you love me you will keep my commandments.
Ps. 119:165 Those who love thy law have great peace and nothing causes them to stumble
How do we show our love for Christ?
We keep His commandments. It is not out of drudgery, or because I have to, but because of love.
My love for Him and my love for His commands.
His law brings peace and is itself, wisdom.
Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man who listens to me (wisdom) watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorpost. For he who finds me (wisdom) finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.
2nd Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinthians asking them to forgive a brother and reaffirm their love for him. This brother had caused problems and division in the church in Corinth. Paul was urging the other believers to forgive him, and move on.
The reason he gave for this was to restore their joy and Paul's and 2nd to help this man so that he would no longer be burdened with the guilt of what he had done. (dividing the church) and 3rd to keep satan from having another opportunity to cause more mischief in the body of Christ. ( the message)
In my own personal life I see this year as a time to "move on"
I forgave the offender many years ago but he continues to cause problems for me and my family. Perhaps out of guilt for what he did, or not wanting to accept responsibility for what he did.
Whatever his reasons for continuing as he does, it is time to let go of my own rights and let God deal with this man as He see's fit. And also, to allow the Lord to work in our lives ( mine and Steve's) without this added trouble. Perhaps God will bless us beyond all we can imagine if we will take that step of faith.
My prayer is for wisdom, patience, and guidance.
For Steve to agree with me on this decision because he will be responsible for picking up the slack financially.
And for God's blessings for doing what seems at this time to be the thing to do..
This is a group of women who blog with Beth Moore on her LPM blog. We have to memorize and log into the blog twice a month, the 1st and 15th with a new verse that we choose to memorize. I'm doing this just for myself, but decided to include it in my blog so that I will attempt to have some accountability...even if it is only to my cyber self.
Jan 1st 2011
I chose 2nd Corinthians 2:8
Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. (nas)
The beginning of the new year is a good time to renew our love for all people.
For me, I need to reaffirm my love for my husband who loves me dearly.
Not that I don't love him, I do, very much, but sometimes I don't show it.
I also need to reaffirm my love for Jesus, my savior, the one who loves me unconditionally.
Not that I don't love Him, I do, but sometimes I don't show it.
Jn. 14:15 If you love me you will keep my commandments.
Ps. 119:165 Those who love thy law have great peace and nothing causes them to stumble
How do we show our love for Christ?
We keep His commandments. It is not out of drudgery, or because I have to, but because of love.
My love for Him and my love for His commands.
His law brings peace and is itself, wisdom.
Proverbs 8:34-35 Blessed is the man who listens to me (wisdom) watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorpost. For he who finds me (wisdom) finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.
2nd Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinthians asking them to forgive a brother and reaffirm their love for him. This brother had caused problems and division in the church in Corinth. Paul was urging the other believers to forgive him, and move on.
The reason he gave for this was to restore their joy and Paul's and 2nd to help this man so that he would no longer be burdened with the guilt of what he had done. (dividing the church) and 3rd to keep satan from having another opportunity to cause more mischief in the body of Christ. ( the message)
In my own personal life I see this year as a time to "move on"
I forgave the offender many years ago but he continues to cause problems for me and my family. Perhaps out of guilt for what he did, or not wanting to accept responsibility for what he did.
Whatever his reasons for continuing as he does, it is time to let go of my own rights and let God deal with this man as He see's fit. And also, to allow the Lord to work in our lives ( mine and Steve's) without this added trouble. Perhaps God will bless us beyond all we can imagine if we will take that step of faith.
My prayer is for wisdom, patience, and guidance.
For Steve to agree with me on this decision because he will be responsible for picking up the slack financially.
And for God's blessings for doing what seems at this time to be the thing to do..
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