tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20109705630698030902011-12-31T14:45:02.356-06:00Glimpses of eternity in momentsannettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993065518117027383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3931100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2010970563069803090.post-81123321293689764642008-08-05T00:00:00.000-05:002008-08-05T00:09:30.501-05:00

Now you can find annie's eyes at WordPress. Just click here.Please redirect your bookmarks to http://ageffert.wordpress.com/See you there,annieawgeffert@gmail.com

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Thanks to all who participated in the Bloggy Carnival. What a turnout for the week. Out of 1173 entries, we have six selected winners.Random integer generator selected these comments for winners of the Target gift cards:The five $20 Target Gift Card Winners are:Kristen - July 28 at 10:35 a.m. (#48)Teresa - July 29 at 3:14 p.m. (#598)Kristy - July 31 at 1:54 p.m. (#929)Leanthro - Aug 1 at 11:02 (

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I had the craziest thought the other day. I couldn't complete the end of that sentence with anything that Mike and I hadn't experienced in marriage. The good, the bad, and the ugly were all accounted for in the almost thirty years of "us." We have laughed, we've cried; we've loved, we've feared; we've lived and we've died a few times, too. We can say with satisfaction that we have made it to date

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Could you pass the US citizenship test? I am embarrassed that I got one wrong, and still am not sure which. Yikes. Maybe it was the question, "Which president was the first Commander In Chief of the U.S. military?" or even one of the original thirteen colonies--I missed one of those, I bet. Anyway, how did you do? Here is the link to play the game. And here are the answers. You Passed the US

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I don't really know what to say. I'm still blushing. My daughter, Lindsay, and her team won THE watermelon seed spitting contest in Luling, TX at the Watermelon Thump 2008. If you're not sure what all this excitement is about, you should check out their official site here. I've had to wait to tell you because, as I suspected, there are pictures to prove this claim. (It just took a little

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This one pegged me right from the starting line. I'm a scaredy cat, and it didn't require this quiz to find out.Are you a wimp? Find out here.You Are Occasionally a WimpYou're pretty tough in every day life. You don't back down easily.However, you can be a wimp at times, especially in stressful situations.You can be overwhelmed or intimidated or just plain scared when life gets rough.While these

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In celebration of the Olympic games quickly approaching, annie's eyes is featuring Blog Games. . .(I'm not sure if I can find two actual games, so my next post on this topic is iffy.)Just to let you know, I really struggled with question #2. I wanted to mark E. All of the above.What's your fitness personality? I am a slug. Find out here.Your Fitness Type: IntellectualYou find exercise to be quite

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A fun blog that I read asked the question this week, "If you could have any home-related indulgence in or around your house—anything at all—what would it be?" My mind swirled with possibilities. I have always thought my laundry room needed a sink, or maybe I need a full-time gardener, or a second dishwasher, or…, or… You fill in the blanks. The point was she even put the word "need" in quotation

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Update: Comments will close at midnight tonight, Friday, August 1. Winners will be posted tomorrow. God bless each of you.Oh, yeah! It is Bloggy Giveaway Carnival time again, and with that, opportunities to win abound. At annie’s eyes, you have more than one chance to win . . .(for dramatic effect). . . Your very own iPod shuffleTM! That's right, 2 GB of your favorite tunes, all in a convenient

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After Angie posted the song, "Day By Day" last week, I have been singing "Oh, dear Lord, three things I pray" all week! That is one of those songs that sticks in your head, isn't it! We sang that song every week when I was in high school with a couple of guitars and silk shirts with jeans strumming the three-chord song. I also reveled in retro again this week and relived ABBA moments through most

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Updated Saturday, August 2, 2008: A New Heartfrom Dawn, CJ's momThis last month has been a whirlwind. We have been admitted to the hospital twice and since the second time we haven't gone home :-( CJ's heart function is just not good and even on very strong heart medications we are just not moving forward but instead staying stagnant some days and taking small steps backwards on others. Due to

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For some reason, perhaps the rain, everyone is sleeping in this morning. I even slipped past the dog, which had a rough night with the thunder, so she snores while I get up and make some strong coffee. We had a great day yesterday putting some things together at the ranch, but honestly, I am tired before we ever move out there. We've been at this project for three years, and it has been a lot of

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Update: We barely had rain here and dodged this storm well. Abby, the dog, got a trip to the ranch since we were working there today. She gets nervous (and is a bad dog, scratching doors, etc) with thunderstorms and I didn't want to leave her in Houston. We only saw rain on the way home this evening so she was happy to be tucked away from the commotion. Corpus Christi was hit about 8 this morning

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July 14 – 21 THE JOY OF THE REDEEMEDBack from a restful vacation with friends, I feel ready to take on a new day, fortified from spending time a little closer to Him. I've heard there will be mountains in the new heaven and earth, but it doesn't mention beaches. Hmmm. Oh, I am just playing with you. I love a good beach trip as much as I do being in the higher altitudes, but my new lease on life

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Job 19:25-26 "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on the earth; And after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God"

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Today, the high will be 97 degrees and sunny. Imagine that. It isn't very difficult to do. Just like yesterday, but not like tomorrow. We get a break! Our good friends moved to Santa Fe, and we are going to visit. We will get a reprieve in higher altitudes. I don't think I've ever seen a bluer sky than in the southwest. I am sure someone could explain how the atmosphere is clearer, or the dryness

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Okay, I'm confused. It's not the first time. As usual, technology is the culprit. My iPod died, drowning in my Sonic limeade a few weeks ago because of an unfortunate puncture in the Styrofoam cup. I was feeling rather secure, as I had opted for the insurance for once on the newly purchased mp3 player. I got out all my paperwork and headed back to the store, only to find that water or limeade

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"Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert."Glory - Selah\Nichole Nordeman

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June 7 – 14Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."Lone voices amid a haughty nation, Isaiah and Micah lament Israel's ambivalent disregard for the Lord. The descriptions of what happened sound very much like our country today. We claim to be a people of God, but freedom of religion has

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Sit a while at His feet this day and praise Him for the Gift unspeakable of His life given for us. Like Isaiah, may you see Him high and lifted up seated on His throne. He is so worthy of our adoration. Bless you this Lord's Day.

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I finally found a gym that works for me. It is nearby and it has all the latest workout equipment and is clean. The gym furnishes towels, those germ-free foam dispensers, and every workout option I may have ever considered. I don't need a complete cute workout wardrobe to go exercise like my old gym. The best part is that it attracts the geriatric crowd who wear loose t-shirts and black socks

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Several times in my service commitments, I have noticed an unattractive phenomenon of the privileged. There is a lack of understanding among us that leads to cross words and bitterness towards those we are supposedly helping. Years ago, our church housed and fed homeless families for a week at a time on a rotational basis with other churches. One evening that we were hosting, the church phone

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June 30 - July 7Hope you all had a wonderful holiday celebrating our sacred freedom. As Christians and as Americans, we know that courage and freedom go hand in hand. One does not exist without the other. Freedom is never free. It comes at great cost. So, we take a day every year to remember the soldiers who continue to keep America free. As Christians, we cannot think about our nation's freedom

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If you haven't seen the movie, "Amazing Grace," it is the story of the slave trade in England, and tells of this remarkable story. This is a little long, and a two hanky post, but you've never heard Amazing Grace like this. Bless you, this Lord's Day!

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Happy Independence Day. Let Freedom Ring!

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On one occasion, Peppermint Patty said to Marcie: “I’d like to read this book, Marcie, but I’m kind of afraid. I had a grandfather who didn’t think much of reading.”She continued by saying, “He always said that if you read too many books, your head would fall off.” Marcie responds, “you start the first chapter, and I’ll hold onto your head!”Friendship is born at that moment when one person says

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June 23-30We are officially at the halfway mark of our journey. It has already been a ride I will never forget. I am so struck by reading for myself what God has for me and not just reading a passage for a "canned" study with preset answers. This book comes alive and is uniquely personal to those who seek Him on its pages. Even as I say this, I think how much I have missed, and the confusion I

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This day, I ask your prayers again for my dear friend, Jean and her family, as they go through another difficult health crisis with their grandson, C.J., who is a year old. To read more about his struggle, see her comment #4 on ETJ here. She was given this song to comfort her when she found out about his heart, so today as you listen, please bring them before the Throne of Grace. Bless you this

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(from Beloit College website)Each August for the past decade, as faculty prepare for the academic year, Beloit College in Wisconsin has released the Beloit College Mindset List. Its 70 items provide a look at the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of today's first-year students, most of them born in 1989. It is the creation of Beloit's Keefer Professor of the Humanities Tom McBride

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"But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure."Ps. 71:14-15God must be disappointed by how we put Him in a box. We pray "God in the Box" prayers like He's a short-order miracle maker, and we're at a drive-through. We reduce our prayers to Him to desperation mode

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The Legend of the Sand DollarThere's a lovely little legendthat I would like to tell,of the birth and death of Jesus,found in this lowly shell.If you examine closely,you'll see that you find here,four nail holes and a fifth one,made by a Roman's spear.On one side the Easter lily,its center is the star,that appeared unto the shepherdsand led them from afar.The Christmas Poinsettiaetched on the

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A few years ago, a friend's husband told us about a co-worker who went on and on about himself. He listened and finally found some common ground and jumped in and tried to make conversation with him. The other guy, without missing a beat, said, "Okay. Well, back to me." We laughed then, and continue the story when we see someone a little too absorbed in their own universe, and simply say, "well,

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June 16 – 23A Good Way to PrayJehoshaphat's prayer is what captured my heart this week as he seeks the Lord's will when he hasn't a clue what to do next. He simply puts all his cards out on the table and says, Lord, we don't know, we don't have any power, but You do, and so we totally look to You because You alone can save us. Let's take apart his prayer and pick up a few pointers on his

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My daughter, Lauren, is published in this month's TCU alumni magazine. The article she wrote has a lot of great suggestions on doing little things to improve our environment. Each one of us can make a difference. Here's the link.

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Which one can you relate to more, Lucy or Snoopy? Today, I feel more like Snoopy because I know I can turn a few worlds upside down with my reactions, and yet I'm still hugable! Just annoying, but hugable.

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I am just a little more than convinced that music makes the devil mad. I am talking about call-down-the-power-of-heaven music that sends our souls straight to the Beautiful Feet at the Throne. What is there about some words put with notes that reach the soul faster than just the same words spoken? It's an old joke that the difference between a machine gun and a praise song is that a praise song

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"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him." (2 Chronicles 16:9) June 9 – 16The readings this week were rich with life lessons and once again, I am left shaking my head at the faithfulness of our God. I know full well that I do not pass the test any more than kings or paupers or the

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a father's legacy: "From everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children."-Psalm 103 : 17Take a minute to celebrate our great country this weekend and give thanks for our fathers and for our forefathers who made our freedom possible. I am proud to be an American and my Father's daughter. Happy Father's Day and Flag Day!

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Life seems to happen in fits and spurts. Today, literally, and some days, figuratively. I am listening to the alarm drive me up a wall as we repair/replace much of our house security system. The dog isn't happy either, so I get a chorus of watchdog fury when the siren expels its beeping beep. I should let you know that each of those beeps is code for a not-so-nice word in my pounding head right

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On a rare day, I am fairly certain I get a glimpse of eternity. I see with eyes that are not my own. I have the gift of experiencing something much bigger than what I want or need, but what makes being a part of this world more beautiful. Nothing mystical about it. It is the reason I started writing "annie's eyes" to record those God glimpses of truth and love, even if they last a fleeting moment

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My creative son, a.k.a. the dog whisperer, has figured out how to walk his dog Rebel, a.k.a. Astro, and beat Florida's summer heat.

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I was giving blood on Sunday and looked down at my arm. I had a leftover canned tan and didn't look nearly as summery as I thought. I told the lab tech that I wasn't jaundiced but just had a bad spray tan. He laughed a little nervously, I think. Anyway, I want to know how you all do it. Do you have naturally glowing summer skin, or do you stick with the story that Nicole Kidman and you are

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June 2 – 9"Strength and honor are her clothing, and she will laugh at the days to come." Proverbs 31:25This is the verse that I included when I would sign a book that I wrote a few years ago. I wrote this verse as a prayer, as a warning, and as a final piece of wisdom offered to ones who might read the book, written for parenting girls. The subtitle was "building strength, confidence, and

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Amazing Grace! What is your cardboard testimony?

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Everybody clear the kitchen! I'm in a cooking mood and just planned a tempting menu. About once a year, I get inspired to make a really nice meal just because. Not that often, I realize, but there is a reason for that. It's a lot of work and I make a huge mess. The foods aren't difficult but become a creation, a work of love, and a gift to the recipients. I don't have a guest list yet, but I

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There are days like this where I am so thankful that life is about more than me. I should not write when I feel down, but today that is exactly what I am doing, pressing through, but starting to see a theme going here that is more than just my self pity. I find myself as a mother letting go again and again. I thought I had let go when she went to Kindergarten and I said goodbye at the door that

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Forever Young - Joan BaezThere is a tradition in South Africa of finding a beautiful scenic spot and having a sundowner. It can be as simple as chips and a gin and tonic, or a full appetizer braai (barbecue) and drink selection. There is only one common denominator, a beautiful location in which to take in God's beauty in a painted sunset in the mountains. On days like Sunday when I paused to

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May 26-June 2Proverbs 1-18When every word is a jewel and every line is wisdom we should tuck away in our heart, it is a challenge to write what lingers this week. Our pastor once recommended that we take a chapter of Proverbs each day (since there are thirty-one chapters) and read one each day of the month, so that these wise words would be inscribed on our hearts. I'll just take a few of my

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As I sat outside at our ranch today, I couldn't help but feel small in the majesty of His presence. The eternal love of Christ cannot be fully comprehended or surpassed.

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It's 9 a.m. Friday and I am drinking my Starbucks and having a zucchini muffin. I haven't had a cup of real coffee since Tuesday, the zucchini was grown in our garden, and Mike made the muffins. Life is good this morning. I had a couple of medical tests this week which required a fast and no caffeine for 24 hours, then another fast for some bloodwork, and for me it's been a long 60 hours of no

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This probably falls under the category of offbeat trivia that could be your ticket to win the next challenge at your house or perhaps more useless information that gives you brain overload. So, in an effort to keep you informed and always the life of the cocktail party, I offer this bit of nostalgic news. Yesterday, one of the greatest whistlers and composers of our day, Earle Hagen passed away.

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May 19 – 26As we continue our journey through the Bible with Cover to Cover, I find myself still thinking about David and his legacy. I remember God's promise to his servant, and I remember David's imperfect self, and I ask why David found such favor. I am reminded of Moses and his imperfections, and yet God chose Moses very similarly to David. Both had God's favor resting on them all the days of

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No words today--just prayers for Maria Sue Chapman's family for comfort in their hour of need.

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When we first moved here, the one familiar place was the grocery store nearest my house. It had the exact same layout as the one in the town where we moved here from. It was reassuring to have that known spot when everything else was turned upside down. I could rely on shopping relatively stress free and was able to get the chore done. Frankly, groceries just aren't what I like to shop for. In

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May 12 – 19"O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you." Psalm 84:12As we approach six weeks from the halfway point of the year in our Bible readings, I find myself yearning to have met King David, a wise and loving king, one who certainly did his share of sin, but a man after God's own heart. The favor he knew from the Lord was full of such mercy and compassion, direction and

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The first time I heard this song, I heard it in church with Hillsong United performing. It gave me chills. I pray you feel the anointing of His oil of gladness this day. He alone is good. Let now the weak say I have strengthBy the spirit of power that raised Christ from the deadLet now the poor stand and confessThat my portion is Him and I'm more than blessedLet now our hearts burn with a flameA

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One year ago tomorrow, I blogged my first sentence of Annie's Eyes. "Well, here we are at a crossroad. Technology has finally matched a vehicle for my thoughts and heartbeats." Journaling was never my thing. I never kept a diary. I never wrote anything until I was almost forty years old, except for the school assignments. I was a business major in college so I didn't have to read very much. It

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from Prince Caspian:"Aslan," said Lucy, "you're bigger." "That is because you are older, little one," answered he."Not because you are?""I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger."Aslan is the God-like figure in the Narnia series. "Every year you grow, you will find me bigger."I can't wait to see this movie. If you get to see it, please tell me what you think. C.S. Lewis is my

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The night is always darkest before dawn. When the night is extra dark, when every door seems closed, we often discover later we were only in the shadow of His Wing. If we turn our eyes upward instead of toward our circumstances, we will see that Light abundant is wrapping Himself around us. I have a friend who is going through a divorce and her struggle is ever before her right now. All the pain

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Kashi for breakfast, a boiled egg for lunch. Bythree p.m., there's nothing to munch. Diets are cruel demanding and lean. They lack theappeal of finer cuisine.And if that you think all this you despise, justwait until you get to the exercise.I have never liked exercise. I just don't. I did it because I knew it was good for me, but I swear I have never met an endorphin from a workout. For two solid

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May 5- 12 2 Samuel, I Chronicles, Psalms"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?"This week, we travel with David down some terrible roads. He ignores the sin of his son and then creates an enemy of another son. He finds himself running again for his life, only this time it is from his own son, Absalom. Though he

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Numerous times, I have no doubt impressed you with the fact that we sport an alligator or two or ten on our property. Click on and zoom in on this bad boy. Saturday, we saw this six-foot prehistoric predator. This stuff just creeps me out."New York is where I'd rather stay...I get allergic smelling hay. I just adore a penthouse view. Darling, I love you but give me Park Avenue."

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My heart, my family-my Sunday's song is with thanksgiving for the greatest privilege I have known--being a mother. Happy Mother's Day to you. Prayers and blessings for each of your families.

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Nobody wants to see me down like I wants to see me up. ("The Unsinkable Molly Brown," 1964)Happy Mother's Day to each of you. I know for some, it is a difficult day, one of loss or pain. But my prayer for you is to find joy and love, whether you are a mom or not. Though my parents are gone now, I have much to be grateful for. This is a tribute to my mother, my greatest influence in my life whom I

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I'm feeling a little nostalgic today as we head into Mother's Day weekend. We have so much packed into the weekend, with going to Ft. Worth yesterday for Lauren's induction into Phi Beta Kappa and packing her up to come home, celebrating Lindsay's birthday this evening, then tomorrow, going to a big family reunion, and finally, Saturday night, a Mother's Day dinner for Mike's mother and me. The

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Most of us know where our Achilles' heel is, both physically and figuratively. Mine is a quick temper and a tendency to have anxiety over little things. I have no problem believing that Christ died for my sins and saves me for all eternity, and when I stand before the throne, His Blood will blanket me and make me acceptable before the Lord. Yet, I deal with daily struggles so poorly. I could use

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April 28- May 5"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from troubleand surround me with songs of deliverance." – Psalm 32:7 My heart is full with the passages this week, focusing on the most beautiful Psalms of forgiveness David wrote after his affair with Bathsheba. Who better knows the joy of forgiveness than one who sees his sin ever before him, then feels the Lord's song of deliverance?

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This is a special post today in honor of my youngest daughter's twenty-second birthday. Cover to Cover will be posted later today. My precious Lindsay,Twenty-two sure looks good on you. Your strength shines like the midday sun. You live life large, Lindsay, so brave and still so vulnerable and tender. I admire and am so proud of who you have become. You are so smart and determined. You dream big

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The Christian music group Selah has my heart. Especially after Friday night. Todd Smith sang "It is Well With My Soul" just a few weeks after they lost their baby daughter Audrey. (three hankie alert--I don't cry easily and I sobbed.)His testimony was never more powerful yet so tender, as he sang of a victory and the gift of life, even in loss. Only God.Worship Him today with song in triumph and

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Whatever your day holds, whatever obstacles you face, as a woman, it is just plain hard sometimes. I wouldn't want to be a guy either, for a whole other set of reasons, but being a woman by definition means we care more than we probably should, we take care of everyone else often at our own expense, and we usually have a list of reasons why what we did that day was not enough. I remember when

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April 20-27There is never enough time to really take apart Scripture in the lengthy recaps I write, with the vast riches we are reading. So this week, I am taking only a few verses and "camping" on them. David didn't think he was perfect. He knew he was a sinner. He also knew God made him white as snow with a pure heart (Psalm 51:7, 10) More importantly, David knew where to go for help and was

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"I was glad when they said unto me, 'Let us go into the house of the Lord.'" --Psalm 122:1Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide;When other helpers fail and comforts flee,Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;Change and decay in all around I see—O Thou who

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Thanks to each of you who participated in the Bloggy Carnival Giveaway this quarter. I am overwhelmed with the vast popularity of vinegar, and must admit, I found out almost more than I wanted to know about keeping a house spring clean ready. You all are amazing with the busy lives you lead and how you make it through each day with your families. Thanks for sharing.Now, I will let radom number

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“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” (1 Timothy 1:15)Since a picture paints a thousand words, the theme for GodStop Friday this week is “in pictures.” My GodStop was in church of all places, but no ordinary chuch..We went to church at a biker bar on Easter Sunday. It was about as atypical a Sunday as

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After hearing on the news yesterday morning that a woman found an eight-foot alligator inside her kitchen, I had a PTSD flashback of my alligator experience, and a reminder of our ever-present problem at the ranch. It turns out that the Florida woman had a hard time convincing Emergency Dispatch that she was indeed looking at an alligator and not an iguana, and, by the sound of her voice, she was

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I just have a short post "Today." I wished Laura Bush were running for President.

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I should preface this post with the fact that we are city folk trying to figure out country life as a past time, which, as I write the words, I hear God laughing. There is definitely no such thing as part-time farming. Nature has a funny way of keeping us very humble around here. Mike started a new hobby (translated agricultural tax exemption) about six months ago. We are now proud, yet not so

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Comments are now closed. Winners will be announced Saturday, April 26. Thank you for all your great comments and ideas. --annieYes ma'am. It's time to give away some love. And I know how you love you some good spring cleaning products or maybe a break from it?? So, the grand prize giveaway. How about a Dyson vacuum cleaner? Shipped to your home just in time for allergy season to race through your

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April 14-20 April 14: 1 Chronicles 9:35-44; 1 Chronicles 5:7-10; 1 Chronicles 5:18-22: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23April 15: 1 Samuel 17:1-58; Psalm 144:1-15April 16: 1 Samuel 18:1-20:42April 17: Psalm 5:1-12; Psalm 59:1-17; Psalm 133:1-3; 1 Samuel 21:1-15; Psalm 34:1-22; 1 Samuel 22:1-5; 1 Chronicles 12:8-18April 18: 1 Samuel 22:6-23; Psalm 52:1-9; Psalm 109:1-31; 1 Samuel 23:1-29April 19: Psalm 13:1-6;

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Even our best attempts at perfect love fall so short. I can’t help but wonder not only at God’s perfect love, but how perfect His timing is in restoring all things unto Him. One day, we’ll see His most beautiful Face and all shall be restored. This is a Selah song for that day when all will be made right, when all will know He is our most High Hope. We will all bow down to Him, as He sets every

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Update: Unfortunately, I got outvoted on the movie, but we had some awesome Mexican food and very good company. So, if you see it let me know. I hope to soon. Reviews are not terribly good, so I assume it's the less than enthusiastic subject matter for most of society. Here is one I read that made me want to see more. We're off to see Ben Stein's "Expelled." I'll let you know what I hope is an

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This is a father son team who competes in ironman triathlons. Rick has cerebral palsy. So, what are you thankful for?

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I think I have told you I don't usually watch TV, but last night I caught the finale of Biggest Loser on NBC. Was it just me or did two of the contestants look anorexic? I was worried about Ali, who took home the prize ($250,000) for apparently starving herself and Mark, the comeback kid. Ali worked incredibly hard, and was self described as obsessed with winning. She won but at what expense?

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week 15 – speak Lord, for your servant is listening.April 7 – 13Monday 7 : Judges 21:1-25; 1 Chronicles 6:4b-15; Ruth 1:1-2:23Tuesday 8: Ruth 3:1-4:22; 1 Chronicles 2:3-16; 1 Samuel 1:1-28Wednesday 9: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 113:1-9; 1 Samuel 2:11-21; Judges 14:1-16:22Thursday 10: Judges 16:23-31; 1 Samuel 2:22-5:12Friday 11: 1 Samuel 6:1-7:17; 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27Saturday 12: 1 Samuel 10:1-13:

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Because I am not the only one praying for a wandering heart, I share this song and encourage you to keep faith and continue to pray. He'll leave the Light on.

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who, by the way, is being exiled to a cat of the outdoors this very moment for leaving a present one too many times on Abby the dog's bed. Tell me the cat does not know of what he does.

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We like to get there. We're always in a hurry. But sometimes this time of year, we get stopped in a traffic jam. Just want to point out there is big progress in Texas with car wheels instead of wooden-spoked wagon wheels. It must makes a big difference in those cross-country treks. I must say this was a bit of an unusual site. Usually it is a train of Harleys that might slow us down. So that was

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Joshua 24-25; Judges 1-25Joshua(Joshua 24:14-15) "Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites,

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First, I present to you the first fruits of our labor in our garden. There were five, but only one made it to the car and camera. We have quite a bounty of veggies to look forward to, so I'll save that for a later post.We hit the road this afternoon kind of late and saw entire fields of blue and red, purple and gold. The bluebonnet is our state flower, so I tend to focus on it but it was a

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I know why I put it off. It’s been here since August sitting in my garage. After we sold my mother's house, we went through so many things. The one thing I just could not quite bring myself to empty was her desk—perhaps the most intimate part of her life, where she meticulously kept so many things, pieces of life, pieces of our stories. Surreal, as if time stood still, I opened up some of the

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My buddy is 6'5". He's 25 years old. I am talking about my son who lives in Daytona. So, even though I look short in these pictures, I assure you he got the gene from one of us--Mike is 6'2" and I am 5'9". Last week, I got the best gift--a couple of days with him for the first time since Christmas.Sand squishing through our bare feet, we walked down the soft grains of the shore, coffee in hand.

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