The Cross

Luke 9:23-24 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.

In God We Trust

It saddens me that we have new money being made that is void of the words 'In God We Trust'. After all, it is God who created wealth. When I find a penny on the ground, I take a moment to ponder the One who provides. Always.

Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

Kind Words

Proverbs 16:24 Kind words are like honey; sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

There's nothing like the written word of affirmation or encouragement. :O) It can be kept and savored for days when the weather is a little blue, to bring the sunshine out in your soul. It's so simple, yet so profound.



Drop someone a little beam of sunshine today! :O)

Shepherd's Door

Today I was able to get off work a little bit early. I asked the Lord what He would like me to do with my day...and He said Shepherd's Door, which is a part of the Portland Rescue Mission that houses homeless women and children. I have a collection of clothes I've had boxed up and ready to go. Today was a good day to get them delivered!



Job 31:16-30
16 "If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary,
17 if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless-
18 but from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my birth I guided the widow-
19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a garment,
20 and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep,
21 if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court,
22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint.

Willowtree Angels

Here's some more of my Willowtree angels.

The first is a box for wishes. I'm going to start placing little pieces of rolled up paper inside with wishes...to view at a later time...as proof that God answers prayers. :O)

The second (middle) is the angel of caring.

The third is the angel of friendship.

My Utmost For His Highest

This is the devotional above all devotionals (for me). I've been reading it for I think three years now. I know someone whose had hers since she was saved 25 years ago...and it is still so very relevant and pointed EVERY SINGLE DAY!!



Habakkuk 2:1-3
I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the LORD replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

Oswald wrote years and years before our time, but the Word of God and words from the Lord are not bound by time and will be relevant always.

Law of Reflection

So...I'm cheating a little bit. (Is it still cheating if I tell on myself?) I didn't have a chance to take a picture today. So I'll 'borrow' one from Saturday. Had a little girls gathering and caught this of my sweet hostess, Kim.



Light is known to behave in a very predictable manner. If a ray of light could be observed approaching and reflecting off of a flat mirror, then the behavior of the light as it reflects would follow a predictable law known as the law of reflection.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another...

Romans 8:29
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to (reflection of) the likeness of his Son...

Hands

I had a short photo shoot with my friend Marie today. We'll be finishing up next weekend. More of those pics will be on my other blog. I learned a new trick today, though! LOVE THIS FRAMING! :O) I like how the picture kinda looks like it is hovering off the frame.



I also love taking pictures of people's hands... I don't know why. Cuz they do so much, I suppose. :O)

Proverbs 31 - The Virtuous Woman...and her hands...

31:13 She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. (She works joyfully)

31:19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. (She is diligent)

31:20 She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. (She is compassionate and generous)

31:31 Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. (She is honored)

5 Rock Ranch

Today Charis and I went to 5 Rock Ranch in Yamhill, OR. What an amazing place!

Isaiah 1:17 learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.

5 Rock Ranch is a heavenly and peaceful place on earth for all those who are fatherless, and for single moms (essentially, widows). The website and anything anybody can say about it cannot fully grasp the amazing presence of God and family at this ranch. If you ever have the opportunity to go for a visit, I would encourage everyone to go; just to feel it. I will with absolute certainty be going back to learn more and spend a great deal more time there.

Angel of Hope

I collect Willowtree Angels. :O) Love them.



Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."



I think about this a lot...God loved the world so much, that He gave His Son...In the limited capacity of my human'ness...I cannot comprehend how vast this love is. Could I love something/someone so much that I would sacrifice my daughter? If it meant saving them?