Friday, September 28, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Books, Books, wonderful books...
I am reading 2 books at the moment, well, 3 if you count the most important one, the Bible which I do daily!
Anyway... I am reading 'Beautiful in Gods Eyes' by Elizabeth George. Its an exploration of the wisdom in Proverbs 31. Elizabeth talks about the being a woman who desires to honor God in all that she says and does and gives encouragement as we hand our lives to Christ to mold us into the women that He desires us to be.
I know I desire to be this woman, it is a long journey but it is a journey abundant with joy and blessings. The calling to be a wife and mother is the highest calling God gives a woman.
Proverbs 31: 10-31. 'The Virtuous Wife'
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Secondly, I am reading 'Unveiling Islam' by Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner.
This is a look at Islam from the perspective of two former muslims who have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
I have only just starting reading both of these books, so far i am gaining alot from them, i highly reccomend them to you and promise to talk more about them as I read more!
Anyway... I am reading 'Beautiful in Gods Eyes' by Elizabeth George. Its an exploration of the wisdom in Proverbs 31. Elizabeth talks about the being a woman who desires to honor God in all that she says and does and gives encouragement as we hand our lives to Christ to mold us into the women that He desires us to be.
I know I desire to be this woman, it is a long journey but it is a journey abundant with joy and blessings. The calling to be a wife and mother is the highest calling God gives a woman.
Proverbs 31: 10-31. 'The Virtuous Wife'
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Secondly, I am reading 'Unveiling Islam' by Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner.
This is a look at Islam from the perspective of two former muslims who have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
I have only just starting reading both of these books, so far i am gaining alot from them, i highly reccomend them to you and promise to talk more about them as I read more!
The Noble @ Apostle Credo. Friday 28th September, 8pm.
Well actually, not all The Noble. Aaron and Meghan will be at a family reunion, Jacob has a choir performance... so it will be Josh and Dave doing an acoustic set. New material alert... be the first to hear one of Josh's new songs :-)
We'd love it if you could make it, to relax, drink coffee and catch up!
If you need more info... i think there is some at www.myspace.com/thenoblemusic
We'd love it if you could make it, to relax, drink coffee and catch up!
If you need more info... i think there is some at www.myspace.com/thenoblemusic
A highlight of my week!
This semester I am taking a class called 'Wife of the Equipping Minister' with Dr Dorothy Patterson, who is truly one of the most truly inspiring, Godly women you can ever meet. Her devotion to serving the Lord, her love for her husband and family and passion for people have made an imprint on me that will last forever.
God is using her in my life to do amazing things. To encourage and comfort me on this journey that we are on and also to convict me of areas in my life that need attention. From financial stewardship and housekeeping to being a Godly wife and mother and making the most of our quiet times with our Lord.
An extra highlight are our weekly talent presentations! I look forward to them all week! Every week, ladies in the class have to share a talent or gift. It is truly a joy to see what God is doing in the lives of my sisters in Christ and to enjoy and share their gifts.
From sign language, scrapbooking, piano, singing and cross stitch to using coupons,having great dates with your husband, freezer cooking... its such a fantastic learning experience.
I love seeing the joy on my sisters faces and they share what they love.
Josh loves seeing me after my class because he says i shine and he is so excited to see how God is working in my heart and the positive effects it is having on our family and home.
God is truly Good!!!
God is using her in my life to do amazing things. To encourage and comfort me on this journey that we are on and also to convict me of areas in my life that need attention. From financial stewardship and housekeeping to being a Godly wife and mother and making the most of our quiet times with our Lord.
An extra highlight are our weekly talent presentations! I look forward to them all week! Every week, ladies in the class have to share a talent or gift. It is truly a joy to see what God is doing in the lives of my sisters in Christ and to enjoy and share their gifts.
From sign language, scrapbooking, piano, singing and cross stitch to using coupons,having great dates with your husband, freezer cooking... its such a fantastic learning experience.
I love seeing the joy on my sisters faces and they share what they love.
Josh loves seeing me after my class because he says i shine and he is so excited to see how God is working in my heart and the positive effects it is having on our family and home.
God is truly Good!!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Awesome
I've had a nice suit and a pair of black pants that I have been holding onto for the past 3 years, hoping that they will fit one day, today, I finally fit back in them again! If they hadn't fit today, i probably would have given them away. Oh and before you give me a hard time... no i didn't have to breathe in!
Dandelions
I'm being very cliche by posting song lyrics. I was going down memory lane the other day listening to Five Iron Frenzy and was listening to Dandelions. A song that has never ceased to bring tears to my eyes everytime I listen. So read.... and if you have time look up the song and listen.
In a field of yellow flowers,
underneath the sun,
bluest eyes that spark with lightning,
boy with shoes undone.
He is young, so full of hope,
reveling in tiny dreams,
filling up, his arms with flowers,
right for giving any queen.
Running to her beaming bright,
while cradling his prize.
A flickering of yellow light,
within his mother's eyes.
She holds them to her heart,
keeping them where they'll be safe,
clasped within her very marrow,
dandelions in a vase.
She sees love, where anyone else would see weeds.
all hope is found.
Here is everything he needs.
Fathomless your endless mercy,
weight I could not lift.
Where do I fit in this puzzle,
what good are these gifts?
Not a martyr, or a saint,
scarcely can I struggle through.
All that I have ever wanted,
was to give my best to you.
Lord, search my heart,
create in me something clean.
Dandelions
you see flowers in these weeds.
Gently lifting hands to heaven,
softened by the sweetest hush,
a Father sings over his children,
loving them so very much.
More than words could warrant,
deeper than the darkest blue,
more than sacrifice could merit,
Lord, I give my heart to you.
In a field of yellow flowers,
underneath the sun,
bluest eyes that spark with lightning,
boy with shoes undone.
He is young, so full of hope,
reveling in tiny dreams,
filling up, his arms with flowers,
right for giving any queen.
Running to her beaming bright,
while cradling his prize.
A flickering of yellow light,
within his mother's eyes.
She holds them to her heart,
keeping them where they'll be safe,
clasped within her very marrow,
dandelions in a vase.
She sees love, where anyone else would see weeds.
all hope is found.
Here is everything he needs.
Fathomless your endless mercy,
weight I could not lift.
Where do I fit in this puzzle,
what good are these gifts?
Not a martyr, or a saint,
scarcely can I struggle through.
All that I have ever wanted,
was to give my best to you.
Lord, search my heart,
create in me something clean.
Dandelions
you see flowers in these weeds.
Gently lifting hands to heaven,
softened by the sweetest hush,
a Father sings over his children,
loving them so very much.
More than words could warrant,
deeper than the darkest blue,
more than sacrifice could merit,
Lord, I give my heart to you.
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