A little of this and a little of that, with some flowers and the garden added in.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Enduring Promise
The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever.
But the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)
These roses are already going ... they were lovely, with their red velvety petals and deep color.
I am so grateful that my life is not based on the transience of anything in this world, but on God and the enduring promises in His word.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Blessing and Blunder
Note to Self: Don't put purse in sink with automatic faucets.
If you saw my FaceBook page last night, you saw that comment. I followed it with "Cell phone and camera in rice praying for revival."
As I was waiting for my lunch, a man said to me, "Your purse is dripping." I just thought it was because I'd used the the sink as a shelf and water got on the outside. A few moments later, I realized I was leaving a trail ... I looked in my purse, and there was about an inch of water in it! My cell and camera were soaked. Neither worked.
Naturally, I was bummed. I had taken my nephew back to Morro Bay, and was looking forward to a relaxed trip home, perhaps stopping here and there to take pictures (I have some ideas for future blog posts). But without a cell phone to let my family know I was OK if I got too side-tracked, I had to head for home without further ado.
I stopped at Coffee Bean in Arroyo Grande, and the people there were so nice. A guy heading out to wash windows opened the door for me as I was leaving the store, the "proper" way.
Out of my mouth popped, "I'd forgotten how nice people are up here."
That led to a conversation about me being on my way back to LA. It was a nice, real conversation with a stranger, mostly about the Coffee Bean's tours of their offices in Camarillo. But it was just nice, and totally cheered me up.
I was further cheered this evening when the camera worked. This is the only picture I managed to take yesterday, but I'm so glad it's there. Such a reminder of God's love and provision.
(I think my cell phone is going to be OK, too. It turned on this evening, but the screen is still showing signs of wetness behind it. Back into the rice it went.)
CORRECTION: The Coffee Bean is actually located in Pismo Beach, according to the receipt. It's the one in the outlet center just off the 101. :)
If you saw my FaceBook page last night, you saw that comment. I followed it with "Cell phone and camera in rice praying for revival."
As I was waiting for my lunch, a man said to me, "Your purse is dripping." I just thought it was because I'd used the the sink as a shelf and water got on the outside. A few moments later, I realized I was leaving a trail ... I looked in my purse, and there was about an inch of water in it! My cell and camera were soaked. Neither worked.
Naturally, I was bummed. I had taken my nephew back to Morro Bay, and was looking forward to a relaxed trip home, perhaps stopping here and there to take pictures (I have some ideas for future blog posts). But without a cell phone to let my family know I was OK if I got too side-tracked, I had to head for home without further ado.
I stopped at Coffee Bean in Arroyo Grande, and the people there were so nice. A guy heading out to wash windows opened the door for me as I was leaving the store, the "proper" way.
Out of my mouth popped, "I'd forgotten how nice people are up here."
That led to a conversation about me being on my way back to LA. It was a nice, real conversation with a stranger, mostly about the Coffee Bean's tours of their offices in Camarillo. But it was just nice, and totally cheered me up.
I was further cheered this evening when the camera worked. This is the only picture I managed to take yesterday, but I'm so glad it's there. Such a reminder of God's love and provision.
(I think my cell phone is going to be OK, too. It turned on this evening, but the screen is still showing signs of wetness behind it. Back into the rice it went.)
CORRECTION: The Coffee Bean is actually located in Pismo Beach, according to the receipt. It's the one in the outlet center just off the 101. :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Maya, our Dachshund
Maya is our little dachshund. We got her from a former church member who moved and couldn't keep her any more. We had no idea that dachshunds were such cuddlers and lap dogs.
Another funny thing she does is burrow under blankets. She has one designated blanket on a chair, and when she wants to sleep, she gets under it. Sometimes I've even seen her sort of "toss" the blanket a bit so that she's covered.
One of her favorite things to do is lie in the sun. I'm told that many dachshunds love the sun.
She gave us a bit of a scare Sunday night. She was wandering around the house after we'd all gone to bed, which was not normal behavior. And she didn't want to go out.
I picked her up and she was shaking. Long story short, I ended up praying for her and sleeping in the rocker with her on my lap, covered in the blanket, until I had to get up at 5.
She was still a bit lethargic in the morning, but as the day wore on, she was back to her usual energetic self.
We are grateful for her swift recovery.
Lovely Rose
A lovely rose in my friend's garden. She has a truly green thumb and can make almost anything grow. Her yard is an inspiration to me.
One day, I may take you on a tour.
Friday, April 22, 2011
It's Friday ...
... but Sunday's coming! Praise God for His indescribable gift.
This song keeps running through my mind. It's full of deep theological truth.
Jesus Messiah, by Chris Tomlin
He became sin
Who knew no sin
That we might become His Righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Who knew no sin
That we might become His Righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing
Love so amazing
Love so amazing
Chorus
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all
His body the bread
His blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled
And the veil was torn
His blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled
And the veil was torn
Chorus
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all
All I hope is in You
All I hope is in You
All the glory to You, God
The light of the world
All I hope is in You
All the glory to You, God
The light of the world
Chorus
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all.
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all.
And I am so very grateful for what God has done through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Betrayal
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed ... (1 Corinthians 11:23)
Luke 22 gives a detailed account:
They prepared the Passover. When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this (Luke 22:13b-23).
The man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:47-48).
Betrayal by kiss, the sign of friendship in their culture. How many times have I betrayed Christ?? Too many, I am sure.
I am so grateful that those betrayals are, and will continue to be, under the blood of Christ.
In our tradition, we celebrate communion every week, as a reminder of Christ's gift to us. It truly never grows old.
Luke 22 gives a detailed account:
They prepared the Passover. When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this (Luke 22:13b-23).
The man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:47-48).
Betrayal by kiss, the sign of friendship in their culture. How many times have I betrayed Christ?? Too many, I am sure.
I am so grateful that those betrayals are, and will continue to be, under the blood of Christ.
In our tradition, we celebrate communion every week, as a reminder of Christ's gift to us. It truly never grows old.
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