Tuesday September 20, 2011 Today's Verse:

 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. - Acts 1:8 (KJV)

Gooseberry Patch: Flea Market Goodies

Gooseberry Patch: Flea Market Goodies

I NEVER NEW HOW MUCH SHE LOVED ME

I NEVER NEW HOW MUCH SHE LOVED ME!

As I sat in the kitchen chair by the window, my friend and her daughter walked in the room. As her little face quickly scanned the rest of the individuals in the room, they came to rest upon my face. With her big eyes full of emotion and unasked questions, they never left my face as she slowly walked over to me and gently set a package at my feet. She slowly straightened and put her arms around my neck and held on to me as if she never wanted to let me go, she laid her little head upon my shoulder and her silent tears fell from her face upon my shirt!
Quietly she held me and cried tears of happiness because my test results came back looking good!
I never knew until that very moment how much she loved me, how much fear she was carrying around in her little body, fear that someone whom she loved was sick, someone she loved had cancer. All of the emotions that I was quietly carrying around within myself, I knew she herself was feeling. And, as we held onto each other quietly crying together, it seemed as if our hearts truely did beat as one for a brief moment.
Oh, how precious that moment is to me. It is a moment that I shall carry with me for the rest of my life. The Love of a most precious child!

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Study in Joshua

Good Morning Lovely Ladies,

I too was up at 5:00 AM.  It's a beautiful morning which the Lord has blessed up with here in Indiana.  The Sun is shining brightly now, with a very cool, brisk, breeze off of Lake Michigan.  I LOVE Autumn! Pumpkins, Apple cider, and all the goodies that go along with this time of the year.

I spent approx. 1 1/2 hours reading and studying the book of Joshua.  We are studying this in our women's bible study at church. I was a little hesitant to do this study, because I thought it would be all about history,which it is, but, it is so much more.

It is about Joshua being a picture or type of Christ in the old testament and how he led the people into the promised land.  However, getting into the promised land was filled will bitterness and hardship, and they had to fight in battle and overcome all kinds of adversity to get into the promised land.  This made me look at our lives today, how, our lives are difficult sometimes, and there are a lot of trials and temptations along the way, but, In the end, we love the Lord, and God is with us just as he was with his people of old, and he never, leaves us or forsakes us.  He continually tells us to be strong and of good courage and we shall overcome, and we too shall in that day of days enter into that promised land of rest in Eternal Glory with our precious Lord and Savior! Oh! What a day that will be!

So, today My new friends, I want to encourage all of us to be "Strong" and of "Good Courage" stand fast in the Lord, trust in him and he will see us through whatever the day holds for us. For, The Lord our God is with us!

Love to you all in Christ,

Martie.

Thursday September 15, 2011 Today's Verse:

 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. - Hebrews 13:5 (KJV)

Today is the first day of Woman's Bible Study.

Today is the first day that our woman's Bible Study starts at our church.  It is going to be a study on the book of Joshua.
History? Hmmmm.  However, during my daily devotions in the study of the book of Joshua I am surprised at how interesting I am finding this to be.  I'll keep you posted! 

Today's Verse: Wednesday September 14, 2011

Wednesday September 14, 2011

Today's Verse:
   Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. -Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

Today's Verse:Tuesday September 13, 2011

Tuesday September 13, 2011

Today's Verse:
   For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. - Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)

Today's Verse:Monday September 12, 2011

Monday September 12, 2011

Today's Verse:
   And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. - Exodus 3:14 (KJV)

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Today's Verse:Sunday September 11, 2011

 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)

Today's Verse:Saturday September 10, 2011

Saturday September 10, 2011

Today's Verse:
   All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: - 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)

Everything you need for Tea.

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A lovely site for all of you Tea needs.

Tea Parties Take the Cake

Tea Parties Take the Cake

By Elaine Kordares Renewed interest in social graces and longing for a gentler time is spurring a huge demand for social tea drinking and all its accoutrements. As tea sales increase in the U.S., the social aspect of tea drinking is flourishing in the form of tea parties and luncheons with endless themes.Taking cues from a favored English past time, tea-party themes range from Victorian elegance to purely whimsical, appealing to a broad age range as well. Tea Rooms have appeared throughout the U.S. giving us a guide to the ways of cozy ambience, dress-up, quiet conversation, and etiquette. You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to host a memorable tea party. Prepare small sandwiches with simple flavors like cream cheese and prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato, tuna salad, or ham and apple. Simply spread a thin coat of mayonnaise, butter, or cream cheese on the bread to keep it from getting soggy. Add your favorite filling and cut off the edges with a serrated knife. Then cut with cookie cutter, or cut into simple square shapes. Add a few pastries from your local bakery such as scones, muffins, and danishes in assorted flavors. Keep the party to around 2 hours. Any longer will require a light lunch. Tea Party Ideas Mother/Daughter Club: Start a Mother/Daughter Tea Club - Gather together once a month and use special teacups, teapots, and linens along with several types of tea and finger foods. Introduce a different theme each month that interests women of all ages: fashion, health, gardening, etc. It's a beautiful time to enjoy each other. Tea Break at Work: Surprise your co-workers with a tea break. Bring sandwiches, cookies, scones and a special teapot for a special break from the ordinary Tea and Cookies: Have everyone bring their favorite batch of cookies and display them on fine china platters. Tea Party Preparation Start with innovative invitations. For a girls' birthday tea party, cut out invitations shaped as teapots or send each guest a small teacup with an invitation attached or painted on the cup. Or use floral note cards or postcards. Purchase or borrow the necessary items for your tea gatherings. You'll need 1 or more china teapots for intimate gatherings. Cups and saucers may be matching, but create interest with a variety of patterns. For sugar, always use cubes in a sugar bowl with sugar tongs for serving. Serve milk, not cream. Have teaspoons, lemon slices in a dish with a small fork, serving utensils for cake, forks, and knives for jam. Don't forget the music: classical or vintage Use candles to create ambience. Serve a colorful variety of petit fours, scones, sugar cookies, and of course, chocolate. Set out bouquets of pink and white flowers. Take Polaroid snapshots of guests to add to the fun and chatter. Ask guests to dress up complete with heels, hats, and gloves Favors: Surprise your guests with tea party favors such as lace handkerchiefs, flavored tea, teapot cozies, teacups, porcelain teabag holders, demitasse spoons with teapot handles, or your favorite recipes printed on floral stationary. Tea Party Etiquette: This is a great time to teach young ladies about etiquette. To stir your tea, swish the tea back and forth, never hitting the sides of the cup. Never leave the spoon in the cup, but gently rest the spoon on the saucer, behind the cup on the right side under the cup handle. Drink your tea by lifting the saucer and cup together, with the saucer in one hand, and cup in the other. Tea Preparation: Fill a tea kettle with purified water and set on stove to boil. Warm up your china teapot by running hot water thru it from the faucet. This will keep your tea warmer for a bit longer. Add your teabags or tea-filled infuser to the teapot using 2-3 tea bags for 4 guests. Pour the boiling water carefully into your teapot and wait 5 minutes, then remove teabags. China Teapots are best at keeping tea warm. Surround teapot with a stylish tea cozy for extra insulation. About the Author:: Elaine Kordares is the founder of The Teapot Shoppe. For a wide selection of english and porcelain teapots and tea party accessories by Royal Patrician, Kensington, Roy Kirkham, Kaldun and Bogle, and more, visit her at The Teapot Shoppe online atwww.theteapotshoppe.com..

What’s So Special About Tea Time?

http://www.shelleynoonan.com/?page_id=80&preview=true

I just wanted to share with you a couple of articles by Shelly Noonan.  Reading her articles brought back many fond memories for me of when my mom, grandmother and myself would sit in grandma's kitchen and have tea and cookies.  We would laugh and joke and tell stories and remembering these special tea times brought a smile to my lips and lightness to my heart.  Thanks Shelly for the trip down memory lane.

All Free Christmas Crafts.

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This is such a neat site to go to.  All sorts of goodies to make can be found here!

Today's Verse:Friday September 9, 2011

Friday September 9, 2011

Today's Verse:
   But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:- 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)

Today's Scripture Verse.

Thursday September 8, 2011

Today's Verse:
   And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. - Luke 11:9 (KJV)

Thankful Thursday

   I am thankful unto the Lord my God for his precious gift of salvation. I'm thankful for my life and all it holds, for, everything that I am and have been blessed with are gifts from his mighty hand.
   I am thankful for another beautiful day, for my wonderful God-fearing husband, for his job, for this home which provides shelter from the elements, for the food that graces our table, for the health and strength that the Lord has given us in this day.
   I am thankful for my church where I can go to worship and praise my Father in Heaven.
   I am thankful for the beautiful people in my life.......my friends!


What are you Thankful for?

Did you know?

Did you know that the people that seem the strongest are usually the most
sensitive?
Did you know that the people who exhibit the most kindness are usually the first to get mistreated?
Did you know the ones who take care of others all the time are usually the ones that need it the most?
~ Did you know the 3 hardest things to say are: I love you, I'm sorry and Help me?

Please be patient!

Greetings everyone!
     I ask for your patience......
     I must confess......I am so new to blogging that I have no idea what I am doing!
     This is all trial and error for me, so I ask for your patience, as well as you input and any help you would like to offer!
      I am also so excited to be on this new adventure, and I am looking forward to making new friends and sharing my life with each and everyone of you!
     SO.......hang on to your hats as we take this wild ride together!!!!