Archive | August 2011

The Difficult Seed

Aug9

A little seed lay in the ground,

And soon began to sprout;

“Now which of all the flowers around,”

It mused, “shall I come out?

“The lily’s face is fair and proud,

But just a trifle cold;

The rose, I think, is rather loud,

And then, its fashion’s old.

“The violet is very well,

But not a flower I’d choose;

Nor yet the canterbury bell,–

I never cared for blues.

“Petunias are by far too bright,

And vulgar flowers beside;

The primrose only blooms at night,

And peonies spread too wide.”

“And so it criticized each flower,

This supercilious seed;

Until it woke one summer hour,

And found itself a weed.

By Mildred Howells, in St. Nicholas

(Taken from Friends Intelligencer and Journal)

God’s Vessel of Honor, an Outline

Aug8

I. YOU ARE GOD’S IDEA – Genesis 1:26, also see Psalm 139:13-18

II. YOU ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE – Genesis 1:27, 2:18-24

III. YOU ARE GOD’S AMBASSADOR – Genesis 1:28

IV. YOU ARE GOD’S RECIPIENT – Genesis 1:29-30; Matthew 6:28-34

V. YOU ARE GOD’S VALUABLE VESSEL OF HONOR – Genesis 1:31

“Your very existence is evidence that this generation needs something your life contains.” Miles Monroe, The Pursuit of Purpose

Women of Worth

Aug8

From Genesis to Revelation, God has written a love letter that surpasses all others combined. HE does everything possible to express His love and great redemption for mankind [male and female]. Throughout this Book He has included priceless stories about women for the heart of woman… drawing extraordinary pictures of His Amazing Love! 189 of these women are called by name!!! This doesn’t include any of the innumerable women who are unnamed such as Noah’s wife, Jephthah’s daughter and Peter’s mother-in-law.

Women are so valuable to God, important enough for Him to include their stories in His Word, His Story! Whether in a leading role, a supporting role or in the background – what the world may list as an extra or a stage hand – whether a wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, etc., every woman is of great value to the God of the Universe!

And you, dear Woman of Worth, are of GREAT VALUE to HIM as well! He knows your name, He knows your circumstances, your heart’s desires, your struggles, your failures and your successes and He wants to be a part of them all. It is my prayer that you will be a part of this journey as we focus on our giant God, His timeless Word and His unfailing love for us!

Another Lady Joins Ranks

Aug7

For years, this blogging thing and the passion so-called-bloggers have for it has completely eluded me. Not being much of a reader or a writer, blogging appeared to be the ‘sharing of information’ that I would enjoy more during a phone conversation or over a cup of tea. But with busy schedules and the invention of the internet, texting and social media, the written word has become the preferred mode of communication for many. So here I am… me, of all people… joining the ranks with hundreds…thousands…of bloggers!

As you can see, if I were ever to delve into this unknown territory, there would have to be a good reason. Thus I will confess, the original motivation came through a women’s Bible study. I was leading a small group through a book, Women of the Bible, and those attending responded with such enthusiasm and insight that even I was encouraged! As we dug deeper into God’s Word each week, it occurred to me…what better way to share our nuggets and treasures than through a BLOG! So it began, and only the Lord knows where it will lead.

I only ask that you bear with me as I learn how to do this… I hope you are truly blessed by this page and will respond with your personal thoughts, feelings and insights as well.  So, my dear blogging friends, I invite you to pour yourself a cup of hot tea or coffee, as you prefer, and join the ranks with me as we Celebrate His Love!!!