How To Pray for Barack Obama

The question is not “Should we pray for Barack Obama?”, nor “Do we have to?”  The Scriptures are clear. We are commanded to pray for our leaders. Period.
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful [...]

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What have I been up to?

When people ask me this question, I have vague feelings of being very, very busy, but I can’t for the life of me think of what has been keeping me so busy! [grin]
I’ve been sewing quite a bit. Along with modifying some of my own skirts, I sewed a skirt for my mom and and [...]

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What A Friend We Have — harp

I have recieved many request for me to make a Youtube video of me playing the harp. I’m very happy to present this, my very first Youtube video, hopefully the first of many more to come!
Here I am playing the cherished hymn What A Friend We Have in Jesus, on my harp.

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My 7 x 7 post

A number of weeks ago, I was tagged to share six random facts about myself. I’ve done a post like this before (you can read it here), so I decided to write a 7 x 7 post: 7 categories with 7 facts about me in each.
Here goes!
7 things I would like to do before I [...]

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Two years ago today…

…I wrote my very first post on this blog. One year ago today I wrote my first blog anniversary post. Everything I said in that post still stands, so go read it if you want! [grin]
I can hardly believe it’s been two years already! Time sure does fly.
I’ve grown, changed, and learned a lot during [...]

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Tributes to Old-fashioned Ladies and Gentlemen

I found these videos and really enjoyed them. I hop you do as well!
Turn on your speakers!!

A gentleman is a man with chivalrous qualities ( characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners).

 

 
 

A lady is a woman of refinement and gentle manners.
 
 

 

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Thank you for voting!

Thank you to each of you who voted on my Then and Now poll!
And here are the results:
Photos 2 and 4 are from two years ago. 1 and 3 are from last week.
For those commenters who guessed right, what gave it away for you???
I’d love to hear, so leave a comment and let me [...]

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Special persecution report: Ten Minutes From Olympic Village — Bejjing, China

Bejjing is in a frenzy of excitement and preparation.

The long-awaited Summer Olympics are coming to China!

Tearing down, building up, these have been the theme of the past years in Bejjing.
The Chinese government has erected many new churches, all under the name of The Three-Self Patriotic Movement.
Of course, when millions flock to Bejjing, [...]

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On a personal note

Over a week ago, I found out that Sarah tagged me to share 6 six non-important likes/dislikes/habits/quirks.
During my procrastination of this post and hesitation to get this personal with you, the reader, I found out that I was tagged a second time, this time by Amanda!

Here goes!

Six random likes, dislikes, or quirks about myself:

1) [...]

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Eliot’s 99 balloons

“Doctors tell us that you won’t likely make it to birth…”
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I couldn’t.
 

We feed you every three hours, and it takes and hour and a half to do it. We’ve loved learning how to best take care of you. We love it.
It’s 11 at night right now, and my feeding shift [...]

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A Year’s Review

Our internet connection was a little more stable this afternoon, and I was able to write this post!
Enjoy!
I have never written a “Year Review” post before, but I thought it would be fun to compile some memories!
 
I also want to express my thankfulness to my Lord for how He has blessed me, exceedingly, abundantly, beyond [...]

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In case you hadn’t noticed…

…I am trying a new appearance here in my little corner of the blog-o-sphere!
I have switched to WordPress as the hosting service for my blog.
There are several things I would like y’all to take note of!
:::First, the Comment link is now at the top of the post, rather than at the bottom, as previously.
:::Second, my [...]

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One year of blogging!

Yes, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true……..I’ve been blogging for a year!I can still remember clearly how nervous (yes, nervous) I was writing my first post.
It has been a blessing getting to know my new “bloggin’ friends”! I am so thankful to all of you faithful friends and commenters — you have truly made [...]

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Passing on the Blogger Reflection Award

I felt so humbled when Sheri and Autumn each gave one of their five awards to me. It is such a blessing to find out that the Lord has been using my posts and pictures to bless and encourage them! So now, I shall pass on the Blogger Reflection Award!
But first, a bit of background [...]

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The Ultimate Gift

On Thursday night, we went to the theaters to see The Ultimate Gift, a new movie that came out just a few days ago. It was very good! The values of work, love, friends and family, gratitude, and time were clearly portrayed. While it did not specifically portray salvation, it was still a very good [...]

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