Benjamin Barton (1766-1815) was a prominent American physician, botanist and zoologist, a professor at the University Of Pennsylvania. He wrote the first American textbook on botany. As a Christian, he was vitally interested in ethnology and the origin of the different tribes and nations. In his writings he defended the Biblical doctrine of the unity of the human race and their dispersion from Ararat. He also believed in recent creation as the Bible describes.
-Men of Science, Men of God (page 44-45)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tall Texas...
Of Texas' 20 tallest buildings:
13 are located in Houston, making it the city with the country's third-tallest skyline...
6 of the remaining seven are in Dallas...
1 is in San Antonio.
13 are located in Houston, making it the city with the country's third-tallest skyline...
6 of the remaining seven are in Dallas...
1 is in San Antonio.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
"In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds."
-Robert Green Ingersoil,lawyer & orator (1833-1899)
-Robert Green Ingersoil,lawyer & orator (1833-1899)
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Smelling the breath of the wolf...
The following is taken from this month's Voice of the Martyrs magazine, From the Director:
Today, the suicide bombings, terrorism in the skies and general eroding of our culture have caused many Christians to worry about the future. God is not the author of evil, of the horrible acts we hear about on the evening news. Yet God allows our way of life to be threatened so that we will wake up and focus our energies on sharing the hope of eternal life. Jesus allows His sheep to smell the breath of the wolf so that they will bleat out the name of their Shepherd and depend upon Him.
May we understand what it is we are smelling, acknowledge Him Who is our Creator and Redeemer,and raise our voices to Him Who is our ever present help in time of need.
Today, the suicide bombings, terrorism in the skies and general eroding of our culture have caused many Christians to worry about the future. God is not the author of evil, of the horrible acts we hear about on the evening news. Yet God allows our way of life to be threatened so that we will wake up and focus our energies on sharing the hope of eternal life. Jesus allows His sheep to smell the breath of the wolf so that they will bleat out the name of their Shepherd and depend upon Him.
May we understand what it is we are smelling, acknowledge Him Who is our Creator and Redeemer,and raise our voices to Him Who is our ever present help in time of need.
Birthday!
On this date, in the year of our Lord 1904, Theodore Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. You know this person best by his pen name...Dr. Seuss.
His first children's book, And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street, was rejected 27 times before being published!
He wrote a total of 44 books, which were translated into 15 different languages, before he died on September 24, 1991.
His mother , Henrietta Seuss Geisel, had worked in her father's bakery before marrying Ted's father, often memorizing the names of the pies that were on special each day and chanting them to the customers. If Ted had difficulty falling asleep, she would often recall her pie chants. As an adult, Ted credited his mother "for the rhythms in which I write, and the urgency with which I do it."
Moms, what you say and read to your children does have an affect on their lives,especially the last thing they hear before they fall asleep.
What might he have written if she told him Bible stories??? Hmmm....
His first children's book, And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street, was rejected 27 times before being published!
He wrote a total of 44 books, which were translated into 15 different languages, before he died on September 24, 1991.
His mother , Henrietta Seuss Geisel, had worked in her father's bakery before marrying Ted's father, often memorizing the names of the pies that were on special each day and chanting them to the customers. If Ted had difficulty falling asleep, she would often recall her pie chants. As an adult, Ted credited his mother "for the rhythms in which I write, and the urgency with which I do it."
Moms, what you say and read to your children does have an affect on their lives,especially the last thing they hear before they fall asleep.
What might he have written if she told him Bible stories??? Hmmm....
Monday, March 01, 2010
Engrossing Earth Elements
The word peninsula comes from the Latin paene for "almost" and insulae for "island." A peninsula is literally "almost an island." A cape, derived from the Latin word caput for "head," is a head or pointed piece of land that also sticks out into the water.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Chinese New Year - People's Day
In China, individual birth dates are not as important as the year in which a person is born. Everyone, no matter which month they were born in, turns another year older on the 7th day of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebration. In China this is called People's Day or the Day of Man.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
The following is a quote from the great English minister, Charles Spurgeon. These words come from a sermon entitled, Timely Reflections, which was delivered December 27, in the year of our Lord 1868. (You can find the text of this sermon on-line.) In many ways, these words reflect my life since my Best Beloved, Charlie, died and went on to be with the Lord on May 23, 2009.
"You have been nearly shipwrecked, but you are not wrecked. The storm has been very furious, but above all the billows Jehovah's power has kept and preserved you. Your feet had almost gone, your steps had well nigh slipped, but the Divine Power interposed in everlasting grace, and to this day - a wonder unto many, but especially a wonder to yourself-you are still on the road to the Celestial City, and you are nearer to it now than when you first believed."
"You have been nearly shipwrecked, but you are not wrecked. The storm has been very furious, but above all the billows Jehovah's power has kept and preserved you. Your feet had almost gone, your steps had well nigh slipped, but the Divine Power interposed in everlasting grace, and to this day - a wonder unto many, but especially a wonder to yourself-you are still on the road to the Celestial City, and you are nearer to it now than when you first believed."
Monday, February 22, 2010
TEXAS...specifically El Paso
The El Paso City Council once voted to spend over $100,000 for private security to guard the city police station.
El Paso is known as the "Sun City." The sun shines in El Paso 302 days per year on average.
El Paso has a unique claim to fame when it comes to heralding itself as a Texas capital. With a plethora of boot companies calling the city home, it eventually designed itself as the state's "Boot-making Capital." Tony Lama was the town's first boot maker, setting up shop back in 1911.
-Bathroom Book of Texas Trivia
El Paso is known as the "Sun City." The sun shines in El Paso 302 days per year on average.
El Paso has a unique claim to fame when it comes to heralding itself as a Texas capital. With a plethora of boot companies calling the city home, it eventually designed itself as the state's "Boot-making Capital." Tony Lama was the town's first boot maker, setting up shop back in 1911.
-Bathroom Book of Texas Trivia
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
NO COMPROMISE!
Early Christian writers saw the dangers of mixing elements of the pagan worldviews of Greece and Rome with Christianity. Tertullian, an early 3rd century Christian writer, stressed that the biblical worldview must serve as the standard in evaluating all competing worldviews. In his work, What Does Athens Have to do with Jerusalem? he argued that Christians must never compromise their faith. Tertullian's point was that there is no common ground between Athens, the seat of man-centered philosophy, and Jerusalem, the source of godly wisdom and instruction:
"What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What concord is there between the Academy and the Church? What between heretics and Christians?"
Early Christian writers saw the dangers of mixing elements of the pagan worldviews of Greece and Rome with Christianity. Tertullian, an early 3rd century Christian writer, stressed that the biblical worldview must serve as the standard in evaluating all competing worldviews. In his work, What Does Athens Have to do with Jerusalem? he argued that Christians must never compromise their faith. Tertullian's point was that there is no common ground between Athens, the seat of man-centered philosophy, and Jerusalem, the source of godly wisdom and instruction:
"What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What concord is there between the Academy and the Church? What between heretics and Christians?"
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Scientists & Biblical Creation
Samuel Miller (1770-1840) was a Presbyterian minister who wrote a definitive and very influential history of the scientific advances in the 18th century entitled, Brief Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century. Throughout his comprehensive treatise, whether dealing with the scientific studies of Christians or pagans, he stressed the harmony of true science with the Christian faith and Biblical inspiration, including a strong defense of flood geology and a recent creation.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
On this date, in the year of our Lord 1885, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published under Samuel Langhorne Clemens' pen name, Mark Twain. This is not my favorite of Mr. Twain's works; rather, mine are as follows:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Roughing It
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Many in our time would focus on the social issues entwined in Twain's writings. I will not. As a Christian, I would direct you to his worldview.
During his lifetime, Mr. Twain deliberately rejected God. Even in the work headlining today's entry, Clemens showed his own rebellion through the character of Huck Finn who: mocks prayer, sees all religious people as naive or hypocritical, and rejects traditional standards of right and wrong.
In the mid-1890's Clemens wrote, "Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race. He brought death into the world." [While he does have his biblical facts straight,as a new widow, I can assure you that I wholeheartedly disagree with his attitude toward death!]
In The Mysterious Stranger, a work published six years after his death, Clemens unveiled his personal conclusion,"There is no God, no universe, no human race, no earthly life, no heaven, no hell. It is all a dream--a grotesque and foolish dream." [I say to you without any reservation that Samuel Clemons was WRONG! ...but he knows that now]
Are you wondering, then, why I enjoy reading Mark Twain's works? I believe he gifted those of us who came after him with insight of what life was like in 17th century American.,A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court being the exception. I would encourage you - have your young people read Twain...BUT...you read it first! Be ready to talk through the issues and opinions Twain expresses. His writing can be a valuable tool towards having frank discussions with your students. Take advantage of his enjoyable writing style. I promise, Twain will put a smile on your lips and a bring a chuckle out.
Bottom line in reading Samuel Clemons: that while his works, are individually often pleasant, together they reveal the sad history of a man's stubborn rebellion against his Creator God.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Roughing It
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Many in our time would focus on the social issues entwined in Twain's writings. I will not. As a Christian, I would direct you to his worldview.
During his lifetime, Mr. Twain deliberately rejected God. Even in the work headlining today's entry, Clemens showed his own rebellion through the character of Huck Finn who: mocks prayer, sees all religious people as naive or hypocritical, and rejects traditional standards of right and wrong.
In the mid-1890's Clemens wrote, "Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race. He brought death into the world." [While he does have his biblical facts straight,as a new widow, I can assure you that I wholeheartedly disagree with his attitude toward death!]
In The Mysterious Stranger, a work published six years after his death, Clemens unveiled his personal conclusion,"There is no God, no universe, no human race, no earthly life, no heaven, no hell. It is all a dream--a grotesque and foolish dream." [I say to you without any reservation that Samuel Clemons was WRONG! ...but he knows that now]
Are you wondering, then, why I enjoy reading Mark Twain's works? I believe he gifted those of us who came after him with insight of what life was like in 17th century American.,A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court being the exception. I would encourage you - have your young people read Twain...BUT...you read it first! Be ready to talk through the issues and opinions Twain expresses. His writing can be a valuable tool towards having frank discussions with your students. Take advantage of his enjoyable writing style. I promise, Twain will put a smile on your lips and a bring a chuckle out.
Bottom line in reading Samuel Clemons: that while his works, are individually often pleasant, together they reveal the sad history of a man's stubborn rebellion against his Creator God.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
TEXAS...
A statue of Will Rogers and his horse, Soapsuds, stands on the Texas Tech campus. According to local legend, the statue, which was donated by a long-time friend of Rogers, was meant to be pointing west so that Rogers and his horse would be headed for the sunset (as it said on the plaque attached to the base). However, facing the sunset would have meant the horse's tail end would be pointed toward downtown, which would have sent a, well, mixed message to the university's supportive business community. Another adjustment considered would have sent an equally insulting message to the administrative office. Instead, horse and rider were adjusted 23 degrees to the northwest, so that today, Soapsuds' rear end is perpetually pointed toward Texas A&M.
Scientists & Biblical Creation
Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873) was one of England's leading 19th century geologists and a long-time professor of geology at Cambridge. Although he was a friend of Charles Darwin, Sedgwick always opposed Darwin's evolutionary ideas, prophesying that their result would be devastatingly harmful to the world.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Engrossing Earth Elements
It's a hurricane...it's a cyclone...no it's a typhoon!
In fact, they are all names for the same kind of violent storm originating over warm ocean waters. Hurricane (derived from a Carib Indian word) is typically used to describe these storms when they originate in the tropical Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea. A typhoon (from the Cantonese word tai fung) is a violent storm which originates in the western Pacific Ocean, and especially the South China Sea. Last but not least, a cyclone is a violent tropical storm originating in the Indian Ocean.
In fact, they are all names for the same kind of violent storm originating over warm ocean waters. Hurricane (derived from a Carib Indian word) is typically used to describe these storms when they originate in the tropical Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea. A typhoon (from the Cantonese word tai fung) is a violent storm which originates in the western Pacific Ocean, and especially the South China Sea. Last but not least, a cyclone is a violent tropical storm originating in the Indian Ocean.
Why is the Orient called "the Orient"?
Continuing on with the fact that the lunar new year is in its second day of celebration...
The Orient has long been labeled by Westerners as "mysterious." Also mysterious is from whence the word Orient originated. The location "the Orient" and the verb "to orient" both come from the Latin word oriri, which means "to rise." Since the sun rises in the east, oriens was used in ancient times to denote the direction of the rising sun, the land and regions east of the Mediterranean. Orient, meaning the Eastern lands, passed into the English language,by way of Old French, during the 14th century.
The Orient has long been labeled by Westerners as "mysterious." Also mysterious is from whence the word Orient originated. The location "the Orient" and the verb "to orient" both come from the Latin word oriri, which means "to rise." Since the sun rises in the east, oriens was used in ancient times to denote the direction of the rising sun, the land and regions east of the Mediterranean. Orient, meaning the Eastern lands, passed into the English language,by way of Old French, during the 14th century.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island . He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. Then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened. Everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger, "God, how could You do this to me?!?" he cried.
Early the next day; however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to be discouraged when things are going badly. But we should not lose heart, because God is at work in our lives even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Note: If you know my life at present, you know that I am saying this to myself as to any of you.
Early the next day; however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to be discouraged when things are going badly. But we should not lose heart, because God is at work in our lives even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Note: If you know my life at present, you know that I am saying this to myself as to any of you.
"The Duties of Parents"
I place before you the opportunity to hear wise counsel from one of the wonderful Saints of the past, JC Ryles. He was an Anglican minister who served the Lord, his congregations, and the people of England with the true heart of a Shepherd. Obviously, it is not within my power to make you read this. I can only make it available to you. The piece is not short (3-4 pages), but is worth every moment of reading. You can find this piece, "The Duties of Parents" at http://biblebelievers.com/JCRyle1.hmtl
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The other Blogspot
I've decided to reopen the other blog spot Charlie had. The title is, "What Most People Don't Know." All of the entries will deal with history (Texas, United States, as well as World).
If that sounds interesting to you...or some one you know...here is the address
http://whatmostpeopledontknow.blogspot.com/
If that sounds interesting to you...or some one you know...here is the address
http://whatmostpeopledontknow.blogspot.com/
Reading
"Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow."
- John Wesley
- John Wesley
Answer: Liquid Paper/The Monkees
Michael Nesmith's mother, Bette Nesmith Graham, is the creator of Liquid Paper. She created the first batch of what she referred to as, "mistake out" in her kitchen blender! Michael helped his mom by filling the bottles.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Poetry - "My Dog, He Is an Ugly Dog"
My dog, he is an ugly dog,
he's put together wrong,
his legs are much too short for him,
his ears are much too long.
My dog, he is a scruffy dog,
he's missing clumps of hair,
his face is quite ridiculous,
his tail is scarcely there.
My dog, he is a dingy dog,
his fur is full of fleas,
he sometimes smells like dirty socks,
he sometimes smells like cheese.
My dog, he is a noisy dog,
he's hardly ever still,
he barks at almost anything,
his voice is loud and shrill.
My dog, he is a stupid dog,
his mind is slow and thick,
he's never learned to catch a ball,
he cannot fetch a stick.
My dog, he is a greedy dog,
he eats enough for three,
his belly bulges to the ground,
he is the dog for me.
-Jack Prelutsky
he's put together wrong,
his legs are much too short for him,
his ears are much too long.
My dog, he is a scruffy dog,
he's missing clumps of hair,
his face is quite ridiculous,
his tail is scarcely there.
My dog, he is a dingy dog,
his fur is full of fleas,
he sometimes smells like dirty socks,
he sometimes smells like cheese.
My dog, he is a noisy dog,
he's hardly ever still,
he barks at almost anything,
his voice is loud and shrill.
My dog, he is a stupid dog,
his mind is slow and thick,
he's never learned to catch a ball,
he cannot fetch a stick.
My dog, he is a greedy dog,
he eats enough for three,
his belly bulges to the ground,
he is the dog for me.
-Jack Prelutsky
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
TEXAS
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as made "Don't Mess With Texas" practically the state motto. In fact, TxDOT has turned "Don't Mess With Texas" bumper stickers, hats, t-shirts, etc. into quite the side business.
Were you aware that you can report a litterbug on their website?? The offender won't receive a ticket...just a free litter bag.
Were you aware that you can report a litterbug on their website?? The offender won't receive a ticket...just a free litter bag.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Birthday !!!
Today is the birthday of French author, Jules Verne, born this date in the year of our Lord 1828. The following are some interesting tidbits concerning this man:
*often referred to as "the Father of Science Fiction"
*second most translated author (Agatha Christie is first)
*co-authored an one-act operetta
*Served as a city councilman for 15 years
*predicted: automobiles, the Internet, television, air conditioning, jukeboxes, electricity
One of his most famous quotes came at the ripe, old age of 12. Jules had attempted to stow away on a ship bound for India. He was caught and severely whipped by his father, at which time he lamented, "I shall from now on only travel in my imagination."
*often referred to as "the Father of Science Fiction"
*second most translated author (Agatha Christie is first)
*co-authored an one-act operetta
*Served as a city councilman for 15 years
*predicted: automobiles, the Internet, television, air conditioning, jukeboxes, electricity
One of his most famous quotes came at the ripe, old age of 12. Jules had attempted to stow away on a ship bound for India. He was caught and severely whipped by his father, at which time he lamented, "I shall from now on only travel in my imagination."
Answer
Laura Ingall Wilder's younger sister, Carrie, married a widower from De Smet, South Dakota (The Long Winter) named David Swanzey. In 1885, Mr. Swanzey went on a gold prospecting expedition with a wealthy lawyer from New York by the name of Charles E. Rushmore. Some time after 1925, the year Congress approved the creation of the monument of the four presidents to be made in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mr. Rushmore asked Mr. Swanzey to petition to have the mountain's name changed. Up until that time the mountain has gone by several different names. The Lakota Sioux called the mountain Six Grandfathers. The local pioneers called it by one of four different names: Cougar Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Slaughterhouse Mountain, and Keystone Cliffs. Hmmm, but then a man with money comes to town...and Carrie's husband agrees to be part of the process.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Question
Today is Laura Ingall Wilder's birthday (author of the Little House on the Prairie books).
Question: What does the Charles Ingall's family and Mount Rushmore have in common?
I'll tell you tomorrow.
Question: What does the Charles Ingall's family and Mount Rushmore have in common?
I'll tell you tomorrow.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, preacher of Westminster Chapel London stated,"The most urgent need in the Christian Church today is true preaching; and as it is the greatest and the most urgent need in the Church, it is the greatest need of the world also." Biblical preaching, expository preaching is the greatest need at this time in the Church.
Tragically, exposition is being replaced with entertainment, doctrine with drama, theology with theatrics, and preaching with performances. What is so desperately needed today is for the pastors to return to their highest calling - the divine summons to "preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:1-2).
The entire written Word must be expounded. No truth should be left untaught, no sin unexposed, no grace unoffered, no promise undelivered.
There must be the clarion declaration of the Bible, the kind of preaching that gives a clear explanation of a biblical text with compelling application, exhortation, and appeal.
Every preacher should confine himself to the truths of Scripture. When the Bible speaks, God speaks. The man of God has nothing to say apart from the Bible.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, "I would rather speak five words out of this Book than 50,000 words of the philosophers. If we want revivals, we must revive our reverence for the Word of God. If we want conversions, we must put more of God's Word into our sermons."
May a new generation of strong men step forward and speak up, and may they do so loud and clear. As the pulpit goes, so goes the church.
(Dr. Steven J. Lawson, as printed in Tabletalk)
Thank you, Christopher, for being faithful to preach the whole counsel of God.
Tragically, exposition is being replaced with entertainment, doctrine with drama, theology with theatrics, and preaching with performances. What is so desperately needed today is for the pastors to return to their highest calling - the divine summons to "preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:1-2).
The entire written Word must be expounded. No truth should be left untaught, no sin unexposed, no grace unoffered, no promise undelivered.
There must be the clarion declaration of the Bible, the kind of preaching that gives a clear explanation of a biblical text with compelling application, exhortation, and appeal.
Every preacher should confine himself to the truths of Scripture. When the Bible speaks, God speaks. The man of God has nothing to say apart from the Bible.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, "I would rather speak five words out of this Book than 50,000 words of the philosophers. If we want revivals, we must revive our reverence for the Word of God. If we want conversions, we must put more of God's Word into our sermons."
May a new generation of strong men step forward and speak up, and may they do so loud and clear. As the pulpit goes, so goes the church.
(Dr. Steven J. Lawson, as printed in Tabletalk)
Thank you, Christopher, for being faithful to preach the whole counsel of God.
Feb 5th is Weather Forecasters' Day
In honor of said day, let me share with you concerning the scientist who invented the anemometer (an instrument that measures wind speed).
William Whewell (1794-1866) served at Cambridge University as an Anglican clergyman almost all his life. As a scientist he authored one of the Bridgewater Treaties: Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology. His scientific interests were wide ranging. he is credited with coining the terms scientist and physicist, as well as the term catastrophism in geology, which he defended against uniformitarianism. He also made important contributions to the study of the tides.
William Whewell (1794-1866) served at Cambridge University as an Anglican clergyman almost all his life. As a scientist he authored one of the Bridgewater Treaties: Astronomy and General Physics Considered with Reference to Natural Theology. His scientific interests were wide ranging. he is credited with coining the terms scientist and physicist, as well as the term catastrophism in geology, which he defended against uniformitarianism. He also made important contributions to the study of the tides.
Holy Writ on the subject of creation
"Ask now the beasts, and they shall teach you;
and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell you;
or speak to the earth, and it shall teach you;
and the fish of the sea shall explain to you.
Who among all these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this,
in Whose hand is the life of every living thing,
and the breath of all mankind?
and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell you;
or speak to the earth, and it shall teach you;
and the fish of the sea shall explain to you.
Who among all these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this,
in Whose hand is the life of every living thing,
and the breath of all mankind?
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Birthday!!!
Today is the birthday of the first female American doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell. I celebrate this fact along with my most favorite female American doctor...my sister-in-law, Cindy Marks.
Birthday !!!
Today is the birthday of that wonderful American artist, NORMAN ROCKWELL.
Take time to browse through some of his artwork. You won't be disappointed.
Take time to browse through some of his artwork. You won't be disappointed.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Motherhood
Things to pray for your children...
*For them to hate sin
*For them to submit to God
*That they will be single-hearted towards God
*That God will set a hedge of protection about their spirit and life
*That they will be kept for the right mate
*That they and their future mate will remain sexually pure
*That they will have good friends
*They will R-E-S-P-E-C-T authority
*All their relationships will be good
*They will be caught when guilty - quickly!
*For them to hate sin
*For them to submit to God
*That they will be single-hearted towards God
*That God will set a hedge of protection about their spirit and life
*That they will be kept for the right mate
*That they and their future mate will remain sexually pure
*That they will have good friends
*They will R-E-S-P-E-C-T authority
*All their relationships will be good
*They will be caught when guilty - quickly!
Monday, February 01, 2010
Christians who have gone before
Lillain Trasher (1887-1961), who opened the first orphanage in Egypt, was asked what was the secret of her service to the orphans and widows of Egypt for over fifty years. What was the greatest thing she ever did?
There isn't any secret," Lillian answered quickly. "I just stayed! I didn't quit. I stayed with the work God gave me to do."
There isn't any secret," Lillian answered quickly. "I just stayed! I didn't quit. I stayed with the work God gave me to do."
Time Gone By
The majority of laborers in the Colonies throughout the 1600's were white indentured servants. [Meaning these were people, both male and female, who were working off a debt they could not repay.] As of 1640, there were only about 250 African slaves in the Colonies. By 1670; however, the number of African slaves had risen to around 2,000. Farmers actually preferred English-speaking indentured servants due to the fact that it was easier to supervise them than Africans who spoke a strange language. It was not until the end of the 1600's that African slave labor began to increase in the colony of Virginia.
Texas
Wildflowers are a big deal along the highways, thanks to Lady Bird Johnson. Due to her efforts, the Texas Department of Transportation has been sowing from 30,00 - 60,000 pounds of flower seeds (most of them our state flower,bluebonnets) along highways every year. The TxDOT Travel Division even has a Wildflower Information Hotline to help people find the most colorful patches of highway.
Changing Identities
Christ put on the cloak of humanity so perfectly, that to this day people say, no, demand,"He was just a good MAN!"
Philippians 2:5-8
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
Who although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God
a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself,
taking the form of a bond-servant and being made in the likeness of men.
Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself
by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
How well have we, as confessing followers of Jesus, put on the cloak of Christ?
Colossians 3:1-10
Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, Who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. Therefore, consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the daughters of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him
When was the last time someone demanded, "You must be a god. Look at how you live your life!"?
May we repent, and may God forgive us for so poorly reflecting Him who died for us.
Philippians 2:5-8
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
Who although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God
a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself,
taking the form of a bond-servant and being made in the likeness of men.
Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself
by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
How well have we, as confessing followers of Jesus, put on the cloak of Christ?
Colossians 3:1-10
Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, Who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. Therefore, consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the daughters of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him
When was the last time someone demanded, "You must be a god. Look at how you live your life!"?
May we repent, and may God forgive us for so poorly reflecting Him who died for us.
Who Hath A Book
Who hath a book
Has friends at hand,
And gold and gear
At his command;
And rich estates,
If he but look,
Are held by him
Who hath a book.
Who hath a book
Has but to read
And he may be
A king, indeed;
his kingdom is
His inglenook.*
All this is his
Who hath a book.
*a chimney corner
-Wilbur Nesbit
Has friends at hand,
And gold and gear
At his command;
And rich estates,
If he but look,
Are held by him
Who hath a book.
Who hath a book
Has but to read
And he may be
A king, indeed;
his kingdom is
His inglenook.*
All this is his
Who hath a book.
*a chimney corner
-Wilbur Nesbit
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Engrossing Earth Elements
Take the term, El Nino for instance. Were you aware it is short for, "El Nino de Navidad " which in English would be "The Christ Child"?
El Nino seems to occur unusually strongly about once a decade, usually in December, before Christmas, which is how it got its name.
Think of the ways by which weather could become a witnessing tool!
El Nino seems to occur unusually strongly about once a decade, usually in December, before Christmas, which is how it got its name.
Think of the ways by which weather could become a witnessing tool!
Sunday is Coming!
"How can anyone lose who chooses to become a Christian? If, when he dies, there turns out to be no God and his faith was in vain, he has lost nothing -- in fact, he has been happier in life than his unbelieving friends. If; however, there is a God and a heaven and hell, then he has gained heaven and his skeptical friends will have lost everything in hell!"
The preceding quote was made by Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). Mr. Pascal was one of the greatest early philosophers and mathematicians and is consider the father of science of hydrostatics and one of the founders of hydrodynamics. In mathematics, he laid the foundation for the modern treatment of conic sections, as well as differential calculus and the mathematical theory of probability. He was also a major contributor to the creation of the barometer! He was a deeply spiritual man, a leader of the sect known as the Jansenists, a Calvinistic quasi-Protestant group with the Roman Catholic Church.
The preceding quote was made by Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). Mr. Pascal was one of the greatest early philosophers and mathematicians and is consider the father of science of hydrostatics and one of the founders of hydrodynamics. In mathematics, he laid the foundation for the modern treatment of conic sections, as well as differential calculus and the mathematical theory of probability. He was also a major contributor to the creation of the barometer! He was a deeply spiritual man, a leader of the sect known as the Jansenists, a Calvinistic quasi-Protestant group with the Roman Catholic Church.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Take the Time
Make time to teach your children at least the basic Roman numerals: I - X (1-10), L (50), C (100), and M (1,000). While there are premade charts displaying these numbers that one can purchase, it would not take much time to create one yourself. Then, allow your child(ren) to illustrate the new homemade poster. Just these few numbers will allow your child(ren) the ability to quickly know chapter numbers pluse be able to read some wall clocks. Doesn't seem important to you? Remember that many of the classical authors used Roman numerals to indicate chapter numbers. And, of course, we desire that our child(ren) be well read. Consider it, won't you?
Texas
Port Arthur is listed as the third most humid city in the country, with an average relative humidity of 77.5 percent. Corpus Christi is in seventh place with a average of 76%, and Houston holds tenth place with 75 percent.
Meeting the Authors - Elizabeth Scott Stam
(1906-1934) Take a second look at the length of years lived by this woman. Elizabeth and her husband, John, were missionaries to China who were martyred at the hands of the Chinese Communists. Their fascinating, God-honoring story is told in The Triumph of John and Betty Stam by Mrs. Howard Taylor.
A Jingle of Words
Don't you love the common words
in usage all the time; Words that paint a masterpiece,
Words that beat a rhyme,
Words that sing a melody,
Words that leap and run,
Words that sway a multitude,
Or stir the heart of one?
Don't you live the lively words-
Flicker, leap and flash,
Tumble,stumble,pitch and toss,
Dive, and dart and dash,
Scramble, pirouette and prance,
Hurtle, hurdle, fling,
Waddle, toddle, trot and dance,
Soar and snatch and swing?
Don't you love the lengthy words-
Subterranean,
Artificial, propagate,
Neapolitan,
Revelation, elevate,
Ambidextrous
Nondenominational,
Simultaneous?
Don't you love the noisy words-
Clatter, pop and bang,
Scrape and creak and snarl and snort,
Crash and clash and clang,
Crackle, cackle, yowl and yap,
Snicker, snare and sneeze,
Screech and bellow, slash and howl,
whistle, whine and wheeze?
Don't you love the colorful-
Amber, rose and gold,
Orchid, orange and cerise,
Crimson, emerald,
Purple, plum and lavender,
Peach and Prussian blue,
Turquoise matrix, jade and jet,
Hazel, honeydew?
Yes, with just the common words
In usage everywhere,
You can capture incidents
Beautiful and rare.
In words you have a weapon
More mighty than a gun;
You can sway the multitude
Or stir the heart of one.
A Jingle of Words
Don't you love the common words
in usage all the time; Words that paint a masterpiece,
Words that beat a rhyme,
Words that sing a melody,
Words that leap and run,
Words that sway a multitude,
Or stir the heart of one?
Don't you live the lively words-
Flicker, leap and flash,
Tumble,stumble,pitch and toss,
Dive, and dart and dash,
Scramble, pirouette and prance,
Hurtle, hurdle, fling,
Waddle, toddle, trot and dance,
Soar and snatch and swing?
Don't you love the lengthy words-
Subterranean,
Artificial, propagate,
Neapolitan,
Revelation, elevate,
Ambidextrous
Nondenominational,
Simultaneous?
Don't you love the noisy words-
Clatter, pop and bang,
Scrape and creak and snarl and snort,
Crash and clash and clang,
Crackle, cackle, yowl and yap,
Snicker, snare and sneeze,
Screech and bellow, slash and howl,
whistle, whine and wheeze?
Don't you love the colorful-
Amber, rose and gold,
Orchid, orange and cerise,
Crimson, emerald,
Purple, plum and lavender,
Peach and Prussian blue,
Turquoise matrix, jade and jet,
Hazel, honeydew?
Yes, with just the common words
In usage everywhere,
You can capture incidents
Beautiful and rare.
In words you have a weapon
More mighty than a gun;
You can sway the multitude
Or stir the heart of one.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Meeting Authors - Robert Burns (2)
"Auld Lang Syne"
Robert Burns is said to have written the song around 1788, putting the lyrics to a traditional Scottish tune. The lyrics came from an old Scottish farmer. Exactly what do those words mean? These are the top three contenders: "times gone by; long,long ago; days gone by." The tradition of singing this song on New Year's Eve does not originate with Mr. Burns, but is creditied to the Big Band Leader, Guy Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo first sang the tune on January 1, 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
Since most people know even fewer of the words to this song than they do to our national anthem, I print them for your reading pleasure...
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you'll buy your pint cup
and surely I'll buy mine
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many a weary foot.
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there's a hand my trusty friend
and give us a hand o' thine
And we'll take a right good-will draught
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Robert Burns is said to have written the song around 1788, putting the lyrics to a traditional Scottish tune. The lyrics came from an old Scottish farmer. Exactly what do those words mean? These are the top three contenders: "times gone by; long,long ago; days gone by." The tradition of singing this song on New Year's Eve does not originate with Mr. Burns, but is creditied to the Big Band Leader, Guy Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo first sang the tune on January 1, 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
Since most people know even fewer of the words to this song than they do to our national anthem, I print them for your reading pleasure...
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you'll buy your pint cup
and surely I'll buy mine
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many a weary foot.
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there's a hand my trusty friend
and give us a hand o' thine
And we'll take a right good-will draught
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Desiring God
Parents and/or Grandparents: I would strongly encourage you to click onto Desiring God(button on the right), that you might listen to John Piper's teaching of January 17,2010, entitled,"Help the Children Love the Different People."
Texas
Within its 261,797 square miles, Texas could hold all of the following states: Connecticut, Ohio, Massachusetts, Virginia, New York, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York,and Rhode Island...at one time!
Puritan Quote
"God loves adverbs better than nouns; not praying only but praying well; not doing good but doing it well." -Thomas Brooks
Meeting Authors - Robert Burns
Today is the Scottish poet, Robert Burns' birth date (1759-1796). Mr. Burns was born in a two-room farmhouse in Alloway, Scotland, the son of a hard-working farmer. The son followed in his father's footsteps, working the land for many years into his adult life. As is so often the case, Robert's formal education was minimal, only three years. How did he learn??? He read...he was a ferocious reader, developing a special love for the works of Shakespeare and Pope. And after he had read, he endeavored to teach himself the art of writing. As Robert made time around his daily work, he continued in his writing until he developed the style that felt most comfortable to him. It was only in 1786, when Burns felt he needed money in order to emigrate to Jamaica, that he publish Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect. Receiving immediate acclaim, Burns remained in his native Scotland the rest of his days. Robert Burns died at the age of thirty-seven. The following is my personal favorite...
A Red, Red Rose
O my luve's like a red, red rose,
That's newly sprung in June;
O my luve's like the melodie
That's sweetly played in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will louve thee still, my dear,
Till a' the seas gang dry.
Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi' the sun;
O I will love thee still, my dear,
While the sands o' life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only luve,
And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.
Tomorrow I'll introduce you to the piece of Mr. Burns' poetry most known by Americans...though few are aware it was written by him!
A Red, Red Rose
O my luve's like a red, red rose,
That's newly sprung in June;
O my luve's like the melodie
That's sweetly played in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will louve thee still, my dear,
Till a' the seas gang dry.
Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi' the sun;
O I will love thee still, my dear,
While the sands o' life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only luve,
And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.
Tomorrow I'll introduce you to the piece of Mr. Burns' poetry most known by Americans...though few are aware it was written by him!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
The following quote was made by Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, in or around the year of our Lord 200...
"Only above, only above are true peace, sure repose, and constant, firm, eternal security. There is our dwelling. There is our home. Who would not fain hasten to reach it? There a great multitude of beloved awaits us; the numerous host of fathers, brethren, and children. There is a glorious choir of Apostles; there the number of exulting prophets; there the countless multitude of martyrs, crowned with victory after warfare and suffering; there triumphing virgins; there the merciful enjoying their reward. Thither let us hasten with longing desire. Let us wish to be soon with them, soon with Christ. After the earthly comes the heavenly; after the small comes the great; after perishableness...eternity."
"Only above, only above are true peace, sure repose, and constant, firm, eternal security. There is our dwelling. There is our home. Who would not fain hasten to reach it? There a great multitude of beloved awaits us; the numerous host of fathers, brethren, and children. There is a glorious choir of Apostles; there the number of exulting prophets; there the countless multitude of martyrs, crowned with victory after warfare and suffering; there triumphing virgins; there the merciful enjoying their reward. Thither let us hasten with longing desire. Let us wish to be soon with them, soon with Christ. After the earthly comes the heavenly; after the small comes the great; after perishableness...eternity."
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Goody Twoshoes
While the term "goody twoshoes" has a negative meaning in our day, during the time the American Colonies were being settled it was actually a compliment! "Goody" was simply the title for a married woman... Goody Twoshoes, Goody Smith, Goody Marks = Mrs. Twoshoes, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Marks. One of the popular fictional books during the early colonial period was entitled, The History of Little Goody Twoshoes. The heroine of the story, Goody Twoshoes, was a industrious, godly woman who went through numerous challenges in her life but eventually reaped the rewards for her virtuous life.
I have seen a photograph of this book; unfortunately, I have yet to acquire a copy of it.
Who says history is boring? Not me!
I have seen a photograph of this book; unfortunately, I have yet to acquire a copy of it.
Who says history is boring? Not me!
Pocahontas
Pocahontas's real name was Matoaka. Pocahontas was, in fact, a nickname meaning, "Little Mischief." After she converted to Christianity she married John Rolfe at which time she took a new name to indicate her new faith and her new family...Rebecca Rolfe.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Take Time
This is to strongly encourage you to teach your children to tell time. Are you surprised???
I couldn't recount to you the number of times Junior High and High Schoolers could not read the clock on the classroom wall and tell me what time it was. Can they read a digital watch...you bet. But be able to tell time from a clock...no way.
Please, do not let this piece of education "slip through the crack."
I couldn't recount to you the number of times Junior High and High Schoolers could not read the clock on the classroom wall and tell me what time it was. Can they read a digital watch...you bet. But be able to tell time from a clock...no way.
Please, do not let this piece of education "slip through the crack."
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Authors -- Francis Scott Key
Did you automatically recognize the name? How much do you know about the man?
*He wrote the words (not the music, because it was, indeed, a popular bar song that had made it ways to Colonies from jolly, old England) to our national anthem.
*He was a devout Christian.
*He was educated in a classical school.
*He was a lawyer.
*He wrote at least one hymn in 1817.
"Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee for the bliss Thy love bestows,
For the pard'ning grace that saves me, and the peace that from it flows;
Help, O God, my weak endeavor; this dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never can by love be warmed to praise.
Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, wretched wand'rer far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee from the paths of death away;
Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And, the light of hope revealing, bade the blood-stain'd cross appear.
Praise thy Saviour God that drew thee to that cross, new life to give,
Held a blood-sealed pardon to thee, bade thee look to Him and live;
Praise the grace who threats alarmed thee, roused thee from thy fatal ease,
Praise the grace whose promised warm'd thee, praise the grace that whispered peace.
Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling vainly would my lips express;
Low before thy footstool kneeling deign thy supplicant's pray'r to bless;
Let Thy love, my soul's chief treasure, love's pure flame within me raise;
And since words can never measure, let my life show forth Thy praise."
*He wrote the words (not the music, because it was, indeed, a popular bar song that had made it ways to Colonies from jolly, old England) to our national anthem.
*He was a devout Christian.
*He was educated in a classical school.
*He was a lawyer.
*He wrote at least one hymn in 1817.
"Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee for the bliss Thy love bestows,
For the pard'ning grace that saves me, and the peace that from it flows;
Help, O God, my weak endeavor; this dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never can by love be warmed to praise.
Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, wretched wand'rer far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee from the paths of death away;
Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And, the light of hope revealing, bade the blood-stain'd cross appear.
Praise thy Saviour God that drew thee to that cross, new life to give,
Held a blood-sealed pardon to thee, bade thee look to Him and live;
Praise the grace who threats alarmed thee, roused thee from thy fatal ease,
Praise the grace whose promised warm'd thee, praise the grace that whispered peace.
Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling vainly would my lips express;
Low before thy footstool kneeling deign thy supplicant's pray'r to bless;
Let Thy love, my soul's chief treasure, love's pure flame within me raise;
And since words can never measure, let my life show forth Thy praise."
Monday, January 18, 2010
Alphabet of Praise
This past weekend I had the pleasure of joining with 190 other women at the Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands annual women's retreat out on Padre Island, Texas.
One item we were given to consider creating is an "Alphabet of Praise" be it mentally, orally or written down. This could be an individual project... used for family devotionals... meal time discussion.
Here's my A's thus far: Abba, Ancient of Days,Author of Our Faith, Alpha, Almighty, Amen
One item we were given to consider creating is an "Alphabet of Praise" be it mentally, orally or written down. This could be an individual project... used for family devotionals... meal time discussion.
Here's my A's thus far: Abba, Ancient of Days,Author of Our Faith, Alpha, Almighty, Amen
Your Version
"The Twelve Months" is a poem by George Ellis (1753-1815). After enjoying the author's creativity, why not give it a try? You only have 12 new words to generate. I hope you'll share your version with us. Select a theme and a word ending for your poem (sports, activities, foods you associate with each month, etc.) then give free rein to your thoughts.
Snowy, Flowy,Blowy,
Showery, Flowery, Bowery,
Hoppy, Croppy, Droppy,
Breezy, Sneezy, Freezy
Snowy, Flowy,Blowy,
Showery, Flowery, Bowery,
Hoppy, Croppy, Droppy,
Breezy, Sneezy, Freezy
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sunday is Coming!
"I seek to exhibit to the world the Church in her beauty. Let the services of the Church be properly performed and right-minded people will soon learn to love her."
-W.F. Hook
Vicar of Leeds
(1798-1875)
-W.F. Hook
Vicar of Leeds
(1798-1875)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Writing Tools Do matter
When asking your child(ren) to undertake a creative writing project, part of your job is to get their creative juices flowing. An excellent way to build anticipation and pleasure is to give your child(ren) interesting paper and writing utensils for the task. Who wouldn't be uninspired holding a plain, old pencil while staring at a blank sheet of notebook paper? BORING! Purchase a collection of: colored paper, stationery, as well as notepads in various shapes and sizes. For the most part, one only needs to write in blue or black ink if they are turning in an assignment; therefore, allow your child(ren): fun pencils, colored pencils, or colored ink pens. You might wish to consider a composition book. The student could create an illustration on one side of the book while writing on the facing page. The point: you be creative first.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
AS AN OLDER WOMAN...
I humbly, yet proudly, disclose to you that I am a believer in and a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. As such, the Bible is the basis for my worldview. I unashamedly state that the Word of God (the Bible, Holy Writ) is inerrant.
At times I will be sharing items dealing with the most honored, most challenging, most rewarding area a woman can be blessed to take part in --motherhood. I do so owning to the words recorded in Titus 2:3-5 (The New English Bible).
"The older women, similarly, should be reverent in their bearing, not scandal-mongers or slaves to strong drink; they must set a high standard, and school the young women to be loving wives and mothers, temperate, chaste, and kind, busy at home, respecting the authority of their own husband. Thus the Gospel will not be brought into disrepute."
Did the word"scandal-monger" give you pause? Many versions simple say "gossips." Well, we women can skip over that word like it's not even there because...everybody gossips! May God strengthen us to not be tempted in this area.
However, I'm even going to dig a little deeper. How many of your spend your husband's hard earned money to indulge in scandal-monger magazines? Please, please, please, do not tell me that is how you relax!! May God forbid that His daughters "relax" by sinning against Holy Writ!
And then,what would happen at the beginning of a "gossip session" if you said, "We should not be scandal-mongers." and then took the conversation in a totally new direction?
Thoughts? (Use Scripture as your basis.)
At times I will be sharing items dealing with the most honored, most challenging, most rewarding area a woman can be blessed to take part in --motherhood. I do so owning to the words recorded in Titus 2:3-5 (The New English Bible).
"The older women, similarly, should be reverent in their bearing, not scandal-mongers or slaves to strong drink; they must set a high standard, and school the young women to be loving wives and mothers, temperate, chaste, and kind, busy at home, respecting the authority of their own husband. Thus the Gospel will not be brought into disrepute."
Did the word"scandal-monger" give you pause? Many versions simple say "gossips." Well, we women can skip over that word like it's not even there because...everybody gossips! May God strengthen us to not be tempted in this area.
However, I'm even going to dig a little deeper. How many of your spend your husband's hard earned money to indulge in scandal-monger magazines? Please, please, please, do not tell me that is how you relax!! May God forbid that His daughters "relax" by sinning against Holy Writ!
And then,what would happen at the beginning of a "gossip session" if you said, "We should not be scandal-mongers." and then took the conversation in a totally new direction?
Thoughts? (Use Scripture as your basis.)
A Prayer for Mothers
O Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit, that I may firmly believe in Jesus Christ and love Him will all my heart. Wash my soul in His precious blood. Make me to hate sin and to be holy in thought, word, and deed. Help me to be a faithful wife and loving mother. Bless me and teach me to train my children for heaven. Pour out Your Holy Spirit on my husband and child(ren). Make my home a home of peace and love. May I so live on earth that I may live with You forever in heaven. Amen ("so be it")
FOG
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
~Carl Sandburg
What effect does fog have on you?
Personally, I can't see fog without thinking of Sherlock Holmes.
And while I enjoy walking in the fog (thoughts of walking in a cloud) I despise driving in fog!
Have you ever given thought of fog = sin? How it obstructs and distorts our path?
But then, praise be to God, the Son shines and it is eliminated!
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
~Carl Sandburg
What effect does fog have on you?
Personally, I can't see fog without thinking of Sherlock Holmes.
And while I enjoy walking in the fog (thoughts of walking in a cloud) I despise driving in fog!
Have you ever given thought of fog = sin? How it obstructs and distorts our path?
But then, praise be to God, the Son shines and it is eliminated!
Monday, January 11, 2010
There is a quote,credited to Augustine of Hippo,which I greatly identify with...
"I count myself one of the number of those who write as they learn and learn as they write."
The art of writing seems to be melting away, even as the fog does on a sunny morning here in Corpus Christi. We seem of the mindset that we must leave the ability to express oneself in print to some nebulous group known as the "Shakers-and-Movers." I declare that this is not so!YOU have thoughts you wish to express. Make the effort to learn the steps to written communication. Take the initiative and found someone who will teach you writing skills. In Corpus Christi, just such a place is the Stone Writing Center on the Del Mar Campus, located between the Music and English buildings. This excellent facility is available, not only to Del Mar students, but people within the community. Be responsible! Take the time! Learn to write....Love to write.
"I count myself one of the number of those who write as they learn and learn as they write."
The art of writing seems to be melting away, even as the fog does on a sunny morning here in Corpus Christi. We seem of the mindset that we must leave the ability to express oneself in print to some nebulous group known as the "Shakers-and-Movers." I declare that this is not so!YOU have thoughts you wish to express. Make the effort to learn the steps to written communication. Take the initiative and found someone who will teach you writing skills. In Corpus Christi, just such a place is the Stone Writing Center on the Del Mar Campus, located between the Music and English buildings. This excellent facility is available, not only to Del Mar students, but people within the community. Be responsible! Take the time! Learn to write....Love to write.
THE LONE STAR BUTTON...
Henry Smith, the first governor of the Mexican province of Texas, gets the credit for creating the "Lone Star" in the "Lone Star State." In 1821, Smith was just a few days into the job when he received important papers to sign. He realized, after signing them, that he didn't have an offical seal. He took one of the brass buttons from his overcoat (which had a five-pointed star on it) and some sealing wax and stamped the impression of a single star on the documents. The Lone Star State was born.
**This is infomation is from the book, Bathroom Book of Texas Trivia Weird,Wacky and Wild
by W. Prosapio and L. Wojna.
Henry Smith, the first governor of the Mexican province of Texas, gets the credit for creating the "Lone Star" in the "Lone Star State." In 1821, Smith was just a few days into the job when he received important papers to sign. He realized, after signing them, that he didn't have an offical seal. He took one of the brass buttons from his overcoat (which had a five-pointed star on it) and some sealing wax and stamped the impression of a single star on the documents. The Lone Star State was born.
**This is infomation is from the book, Bathroom Book of Texas Trivia Weird,Wacky and Wild
by W. Prosapio and L. Wojna.
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