Hello all! Well, today is the last day of April, and I was hoping to do a book review, but it probably won’t happen. So, here's what I've been up to...
Church
April 26 our church celebrated 90 years, and the entire month was spent in preparation for that. I scrapbooked every spare second I had, at least it felt like it! Sarah and I stayed up till 3:00 a.m. finishing up last minute preparation, but we did finish! On the 26, we had a lot of visitors and it was great meeting a lot of people I have never met before, and seeing some old friends. Yes, it was worth all the effort! (oh, and when I got home I completely crashed, and I am happy to report that Monday morning I felt well rested and re-energized :-) ) We also had a deaf choir with us that Sunday, and it was really neat to see.
Work
Has been going well, nothing too major to report on this front. I’m still doing down stocking and I am enjoying my time there. (my co-workers have noticed that I’m starting to relax and “warm up” to them a little more) I was able to introduce Mom to one of my favorite managers there this month. My schedule is starting to be more regular, and I can plan things better these days, which I love!
Blogging/Reading
Well, obviously I haven’t done a thing with blogging this month! Last week I did not even check or monitor the blog at all. I’m really hoping in May I can pick up the slack and do some reviews! I don’t believe I read a single book in April.
Other April Tidbits
We made some more trips to see my “niece” this month, and our Pastor’s wife just had her seventh baby earlier this month. So, I’m having fun seeing TWO babies at church on Sundays! :-) Dad preached the Sunday that our Pastor’s wife had her baby, and I’m hoping to do a blog post of that sermon in the future.
What’s next
Well, first of all, cleaning the disaster that was once called “my room” is on the top of my “to do list.” :-) Filled with scrapbooking supplies, pictures, and church history, it’s pretty much an exploded disaster. :-) May is looking pretty busy, Sarah has her college graduation, church is planning on some ladies events; a Saturday luncheon/shopping trip and a baby shower. And I’m hoping to get back to reading, blogging, and maybe try some new recipes!
Update on my Aunt
Thank you to those of you who are praying for my Aunt! This week we learned that her two chemo treatments have not been effective, and they will be trying a different type soon, this has some potentially harmful side effects, one of which is damage to her heart. Pray that this new treatment could work! Without going into specifics, some new developments in their financial situation also came up this week; continue to pray for them in the financial realm also.
I believe those are all the major highlights of the month. I'm incredibly glad to have April 26 over with and am looking forward to having more time on my hands to devote to
other things. :-)
Have a great week!
~Amanda~
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
March Update
Hello all! Sadly another month has gone by and I have not done a book review! Well, technically I still have a couple hours left of today, but somehow I think my other responsibilities will take a higher priority. :-) So, here's another one of those rambly random updates on what I've been doing this month!
Work:
Work has been one of the main things that has kept me busy this month. Gone were the days I thought I'd only be working 15-20 hours a week (or even 4 hours!). I am regularly working 30 plus (maybe close to 35 hours) a week. My two days off are consistently Fridays (piano lessons and catch up days) and Sundays (church). This is one reason why I'm not blogging, I simply don't have time!
It doesn't appear work will slow down in the near future either, I just accepted a new position at the store where I will be "down stocking." (and as far as I know, it doesn't involve a pay raise, in case you wondered :-) ) This involves taking overstocked merchandise from the boxes on the top shelves and putting them in their usual spots, if they fit. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have more hours and a slightly more regular routine, but I sort of wish this was happening in May; March and April are hectic for me at the moment! :-)
No, I haven't been job searching for Administrative positions lately, no time and not much motivation. :-)
Church:
I've mentioned before that our church is celebrating 90 years in April, and I volunteered to be part of a committee and plan a scrapbook. This is the second main reason I'm not blogging. This has involved a lot of responsibility and planning. Thankfully my sister is also helping out, otherwise I'd lose my mind! :-) Without going into endless details of what I've been up to in this area, pretty much every spare minute not spent working is spent sorting pictures, scrapbooking, planning scrapbook days with the ladies at church, making plans and lists, and a variety of other things.
Reading & Blogging:
Well, at the moment I can't really think if I've even read anything this month, yes I did! Early in the month I was reading books and then selling them. :-) Not very many though. Hopefully my reading will pick up in May. (poor books, I'm sure they miss me. :-) ) As for blogging, my apologies about not having anything posted, I will really try though, if not in April, definitely in May! Thank you to those of you who still check on here to see if I've posted anything though!
Other things:
In addition to all of the above, I've been busy selling books for friends, which has been involving people coming to the house and looking/picking them up. The most noteworthy one was when a group of 10 young adults came over at 10:00 at night on a Friday, in our basement. Needless to say, life is never dull around here. :-)
I mentioned before that I was able to see a production of "Les Misérables" I also got to see one of my younger friends from church in her ice-skating competition. These two things were the "fun" highlights of my month. :-) I also had a piano recital this month.
Prayer Requests:
If you think of it, and have a desire, I certainly would appreciate any prayers this month! There is still much I need to get done, and I feel somewhat overwhelmed with responsibilities. I know that it will get done in time, but I need endurance and sometimes I have to watch my
attitude. :-)
Also, on a more serious note, my Aunt has been diagnosed with cancer, and her family and mine would appreciate prayers and wisdom for the doctors on how best to treat her.
I believe those are the highlights of the month. I've enjoyed seeing my little "niece" (okay, technically she isn't my niece, but my best friend is like a second sister, so I call her a niece :-) ) a couple of times and I hope visits will increase in the future. :-)
Hope you have a great week!
~Amanda~
Work:
Work has been one of the main things that has kept me busy this month. Gone were the days I thought I'd only be working 15-20 hours a week (or even 4 hours!). I am regularly working 30 plus (maybe close to 35 hours) a week. My two days off are consistently Fridays (piano lessons and catch up days) and Sundays (church). This is one reason why I'm not blogging, I simply don't have time!
It doesn't appear work will slow down in the near future either, I just accepted a new position at the store where I will be "down stocking." (and as far as I know, it doesn't involve a pay raise, in case you wondered :-) ) This involves taking overstocked merchandise from the boxes on the top shelves and putting them in their usual spots, if they fit. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have more hours and a slightly more regular routine, but I sort of wish this was happening in May; March and April are hectic for me at the moment! :-)
No, I haven't been job searching for Administrative positions lately, no time and not much motivation. :-)
Church:
I've mentioned before that our church is celebrating 90 years in April, and I volunteered to be part of a committee and plan a scrapbook. This is the second main reason I'm not blogging. This has involved a lot of responsibility and planning. Thankfully my sister is also helping out, otherwise I'd lose my mind! :-) Without going into endless details of what I've been up to in this area, pretty much every spare minute not spent working is spent sorting pictures, scrapbooking, planning scrapbook days with the ladies at church, making plans and lists, and a variety of other things.
Reading & Blogging:
Well, at the moment I can't really think if I've even read anything this month, yes I did! Early in the month I was reading books and then selling them. :-) Not very many though. Hopefully my reading will pick up in May. (poor books, I'm sure they miss me. :-) ) As for blogging, my apologies about not having anything posted, I will really try though, if not in April, definitely in May! Thank you to those of you who still check on here to see if I've posted anything though!
Other things:
In addition to all of the above, I've been busy selling books for friends, which has been involving people coming to the house and looking/picking them up. The most noteworthy one was when a group of 10 young adults came over at 10:00 at night on a Friday, in our basement. Needless to say, life is never dull around here. :-)
I mentioned before that I was able to see a production of "Les Misérables" I also got to see one of my younger friends from church in her ice-skating competition. These two things were the "fun" highlights of my month. :-) I also had a piano recital this month.
Prayer Requests:
If you think of it, and have a desire, I certainly would appreciate any prayers this month! There is still much I need to get done, and I feel somewhat overwhelmed with responsibilities. I know that it will get done in time, but I need endurance and sometimes I have to watch my
attitude. :-)
Also, on a more serious note, my Aunt has been diagnosed with cancer, and her family and mine would appreciate prayers and wisdom for the doctors on how best to treat her.
I believe those are the highlights of the month. I've enjoyed seeing my little "niece" (okay, technically she isn't my niece, but my best friend is like a second sister, so I call her a niece :-) ) a couple of times and I hope visits will increase in the future. :-)
Hope you have a great week!
~Amanda~
Quotes of the Week for March
Here are the quotes for the month of March, have a good day!
Weeks 1 & 2
Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.
~C.S. Lewis
Week 3
I know every book of mine by its smell, and I have but to put my nose between the pages to be reminded of all sorts of things.
~George Robert Gissing
Week 4
That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
~Amos Bronson Alcott
Weeks 1 & 2
Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.
~C.S. Lewis
Week 3
I know every book of mine by its smell, and I have but to put my nose between the pages to be reminded of all sorts of things.
~George Robert Gissing
Week 4
That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
~Amos Bronson Alcott
Monday, March 16, 2009
Poll Results--02/27/09--03/08/09
Hello all! Well, here are the poll results and a brief update. :-) Last week was insanely busy for me, and I completely forgot until the end of the week to put up a new quote for the week! Oh well! This week is also promising to be just as busy, maybe a little less so, but not by much. :-) Last week I enjoyed seeing a high school production of "Les Misérables" that had a couple of friends in it, and I was able to see a friend in her ice-skating competition, between that and working 30 hours last week, sorting pictures, and other responsibilities, blogging is just not working these days! :-) After seeing "Les Misérables" I am in the mood to read the book. :-) However, since it's a French novel, and they are notoriously long, I will probably have to hold off until the summer. :-) I may do some posts on that, if I ever do read it! Anyway, onward to the poll results!
First, thank you to all who participated! I think I got a couple of new voters on these polls and it was fun to see!
Would you like to see updates on what I'm doing on a regular basis?
Total of 4 votes
Yes............................................3 votes (75%)
No, they are irrelevant to the blog............0 votes (0%)
Don't care.....................................1 vote (25%)
What's an update? :-)..........................0 votes (0%)
Well, interesting, I'm glad that most of you enjoy my random updates I do. They are much easier than doing book reviews, and I can usually fit them into my schedule better. I will keep that in mind! :-)
Would you be interested in reading a summary of the marriage conference I attended in January?
Total of 5 votes
Yes...................4 votes (80%)
Not really.............1 vote (20%)
Don't care.............0 votes (0%)
I want a book review!.........0 votes (0%)
Wow! I wasn't quite expecting everyone to be so interested in my notes.:-) Once I get some time I will start working on getting something up here for you to review!
What would you like to see reviewed next?
Total of 4 votes
Finish Prince Caspian.....0 votes (0%)
The next chapter in Spiritual Disciplines.....0 votes (0%)
Noel Piper book.........................0 votes (0%)
Pleasing People..........................0 votes (0%)
Something by "The Dad".....................1 vote (25%)
Movie Review..................................0 votes (0%)
That Voice of the Martyrs book you promised us in November!.....3 votes (75%)
Hee! Well, yeah, I guess the Voice of the Martyrs book has been on my list to do long enough, between the marriage conference notes and this, I will try to have one or the other up this month! I really will try! :-) I will also see if Dad is up for doing an article soon. :-)
Thanks for all of you who participated! Hope you have a great week!
~Amanda
First, thank you to all who participated! I think I got a couple of new voters on these polls and it was fun to see!
Would you like to see updates on what I'm doing on a regular basis?
Total of 4 votes
Yes............................................3 votes (75%)
No, they are irrelevant to the blog............0 votes (0%)
Don't care.....................................1 vote (25%)
What's an update? :-)..........................0 votes (0%)
Well, interesting, I'm glad that most of you enjoy my random updates I do. They are much easier than doing book reviews, and I can usually fit them into my schedule better. I will keep that in mind! :-)
Would you be interested in reading a summary of the marriage conference I attended in January?
Total of 5 votes
Yes...................4 votes (80%)
Not really.............1 vote (20%)
Don't care.............0 votes (0%)
I want a book review!.........0 votes (0%)
Wow! I wasn't quite expecting everyone to be so interested in my notes.:-) Once I get some time I will start working on getting something up here for you to review!
What would you like to see reviewed next?
Total of 4 votes
Finish Prince Caspian.....0 votes (0%)
The next chapter in Spiritual Disciplines.....0 votes (0%)
Noel Piper book.........................0 votes (0%)
Pleasing People..........................0 votes (0%)
Something by "The Dad".....................1 vote (25%)
Movie Review..................................0 votes (0%)
That Voice of the Martyrs book you promised us in November!.....3 votes (75%)
Hee! Well, yeah, I guess the Voice of the Martyrs book has been on my list to do long enough, between the marriage conference notes and this, I will try to have one or the other up this month! I really will try! :-) I will also see if Dad is up for doing an article soon. :-)
Thanks for all of you who participated! Hope you have a great week!
~Amanda
Monday, March 2, 2009
Quotes of the Week for February
Hello all! Here are the quotes for the month of February.
Week 1
If you have never said "Excuse me" to a parking meter or bashed your shins on a fireplug, you are probably wasting too much valuable reading time.
~Sherri Chasin Calvo
Week 2
Most books, like their authors, are born to die; of only a few books can it be said that death hath no dominion over them; they live, and their influence lives forever.
~J. Swartz
Week 3
Having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes.
~John LeCarre
Week 4
Far more seemly were it for thee to have thy study full of books, than thy purse full of money.
~John Lyly
Week 1
If you have never said "Excuse me" to a parking meter or bashed your shins on a fireplug, you are probably wasting too much valuable reading time.
~Sherri Chasin Calvo
Week 2
Most books, like their authors, are born to die; of only a few books can it be said that death hath no dominion over them; they live, and their influence lives forever.
~J. Swartz
Week 3
Having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes.
~John LeCarre
Week 4
Far more seemly were it for thee to have thy study full of books, than thy purse full of money.
~John Lyly
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Blog--Jay Adams is Blogging!
I just received the following email in one of my email in boxes. I haven't had a chance to check the blog out yet, but I'm sure it's good!
The Institute for Nouthetic Studies offers training in biblical counseling by extension and features the teaching ministry of Dr. Jay E Adams.
Jay Adams is Blogging!
Because he is no longer able to travel far from his home in the Upstate of South Carolina Dr. Adams has been able to turn his attention to writing a blog. Since he began around the first of the year it has quickly become a popular internet destination for hundreds of pastors and counselors around the world. Jay's subjects have included theology, preaching, writing, and, of course, counseling issues. He has also cracked open the door just a bit for a look into his life as a retired, rural southern gentleman. Bookmark the address of our blog and check it out daily.
The Institute Continues to Grow
New students join the ranks of those who are studying biblical counseling through the Institute every week. If you are seeking a robust curriculum, taught by the founder of the modern biblical counseling movement, at an affordable cost, that you can study in your own home, we urge you to check us out on our website at http://www.nouthetic.org/.
Comfort from the Scriptures
We are glad to introduce a series of booklets from Dr. Adams that explains the hope and comfort only God's Word can provide. No maudlin poetry, no silly illustrations, no sappy stories---only clear and compassionate instruction from the Scriptures. Would you expect anything else from Jay Adams?
For a limited time we are pleased to make this set of three booklets available to everyone who sends a donation (of any amount) to support the Institute. Follow this link to our donation page.
The Annual NANC Conference Comes to SC
Mark your calendar for October 5-7 and plan to join us in Spartanburg, SC at the annual conference of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. Follow this link for more information about the conference. While you are in the upstate plan to stop by and visit our offices in Greenville.
What is Nouthetic Counseling?
Click on the link above and let us explain.
The Institute for Nouthetic Studies offers training in biblical counseling by extension and features the teaching ministry of Dr. Jay E Adams.
Jay Adams is Blogging!
Because he is no longer able to travel far from his home in the Upstate of South Carolina Dr. Adams has been able to turn his attention to writing a blog. Since he began around the first of the year it has quickly become a popular internet destination for hundreds of pastors and counselors around the world. Jay's subjects have included theology, preaching, writing, and, of course, counseling issues. He has also cracked open the door just a bit for a look into his life as a retired, rural southern gentleman. Bookmark the address of our blog and check it out daily.
The Institute Continues to Grow
New students join the ranks of those who are studying biblical counseling through the Institute every week. If you are seeking a robust curriculum, taught by the founder of the modern biblical counseling movement, at an affordable cost, that you can study in your own home, we urge you to check us out on our website at http://www.nouthetic.org/.
Comfort from the Scriptures
We are glad to introduce a series of booklets from Dr. Adams that explains the hope and comfort only God's Word can provide. No maudlin poetry, no silly illustrations, no sappy stories---only clear and compassionate instruction from the Scriptures. Would you expect anything else from Jay Adams?
For a limited time we are pleased to make this set of three booklets available to everyone who sends a donation (of any amount) to support the Institute. Follow this link to our donation page.
The Annual NANC Conference Comes to SC
Mark your calendar for October 5-7 and plan to join us in Spartanburg, SC at the annual conference of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. Follow this link for more information about the conference. While you are in the upstate plan to stop by and visit our offices in Greenville.
What is Nouthetic Counseling?
Click on the link above and let us explain.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
February Update
Hello! This isn't a book review, but I thought I should update you on what is going on with me these days. (if you don't really care, that's fine and you can stop reading now :-) ) Actually, I'm thinking I should do these little update things once a month...hmm...maybe I should do a poll and see what you think. :-)
Work this month has been a mixture between busy and slow, depending on the week. The one week where I had a lot of time off, I spent my time doing lots of cooking and cleaning, and ignoring the blog. So yes, I did have time to do some blogging this month, but I wanted to spend my time doing other things. :-) Overall I love working at a craft store, except I really wish they had different music... :-)
As for cooking, this month I tried several new recipes and had a goal to use up a bag of wheat flour that has been around for awhile. (okay to be honest, using up the flour was just part of the goal, the real goal was to use up several ingredients that have been around for awhile) Recipes varied from potato soup, banana bread, whole wheat bread, a couple of cookie recipes, and the latest was homemade whole wheat crackers! (the goal of using up the flour wasn't quite accomplished, but I made a significant dent in it! Maybe I'll make something today... :-)) I had a lot of fun with new recipes, but I could tell I needed to get back to work, because I was driving myself and Mom crazy. :-)
The past week or two, I've been busy trying to sell things (or just get rid of things) online. It varies from books, to home school books for friends, clothes, and some other things. This week I've been trying to get my taxes done. (not the most fun thing in the world to do)
In addition to all of that, our church is celebrating 90 years this April and I and some others will be involved with trying to do a scrapbook and a variety of other things to prepare for that. This will be keeping me pretty busy for the next couple of months, so, don't expect too many book reviews! :-)
Speaking of book reviews and blogging...
I still hope to get a review done this month and with all the activity in the coming months, I will consider it a success if I can get one to three book reviews done a month. We will see though! If you are wondering on the status of Dad blogging, well, nothing to report yet, he hasn't started on anything else to my knowledge, but maybe I can get him to write something soon.
Other things...
At the end of January I attended a marriage conference with Dad and Mom. I enjoyed it and I've been considering summarizing my notes etc. here on the blog. (hmm, another poll idea!)
Also, my best friend is back in town with her new baby girl. I got to see her and the baby last Friday, briefly. I am so thrilled they are back and am looking forward to more visits! :-)
I've also been having fun working on some knitting these days. I found a bunch of dish cloth patterns online that I've been trying. (Yes, I know, my knitting knowledge is very limited, the only thing I've ever done is dish clothes)
What I've been reading...
Well, to be honest, not much! I read a Noel Piper book that I'm borrowing from a friend. It was very good and I hope to review it (along with my list from the past couple of months) here in the near future. My stack of books to read and review is still around, but I am kind of ignoring it. (I'm sure the people who are lending me books wish I would hurry up! However, they haven't said anything...so... :-) ) I also picked up a bunch of books recently that I'm reading and then selling. They won't make it here for a review, but that is keeping me slightly busy. :-)
The Love Challenge...
I was thinking of doing an entire post to update on this, but I may just have a small snippet here.
I've been working sporadically on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8b, and yesterday I said them to Dea, and with the exception of forgetting "is not provoked" I got through them! It was fun learning these verses, but also very convicting! I hope to get back to memorizing Philippians in March.
Just a comment about memorizing, if you aren't memorizing anything right now, I'd really encourage you to start! Find a partner to be accountable to and you will be a little more determined. :-) If you think you don't have time to memorize, you really do. I try to work on my verses during my lunch break at work. I don't get to look at them every time, but I've found that using the last 10 minutes or so of my break is a great time to look at verses! I'm sure everyone has about 10 minutes in the day they can spare. :-)
I think that is the majority of things that have been going on during the last month or so. Hopefully you didn't mind my rambling post. :-) I will try to get some polls and a book review done today or tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Work this month has been a mixture between busy and slow, depending on the week. The one week where I had a lot of time off, I spent my time doing lots of cooking and cleaning, and ignoring the blog. So yes, I did have time to do some blogging this month, but I wanted to spend my time doing other things. :-) Overall I love working at a craft store, except I really wish they had different music... :-)
As for cooking, this month I tried several new recipes and had a goal to use up a bag of wheat flour that has been around for awhile. (okay to be honest, using up the flour was just part of the goal, the real goal was to use up several ingredients that have been around for awhile) Recipes varied from potato soup, banana bread, whole wheat bread, a couple of cookie recipes, and the latest was homemade whole wheat crackers! (the goal of using up the flour wasn't quite accomplished, but I made a significant dent in it! Maybe I'll make something today... :-)) I had a lot of fun with new recipes, but I could tell I needed to get back to work, because I was driving myself and Mom crazy. :-)
The past week or two, I've been busy trying to sell things (or just get rid of things) online. It varies from books, to home school books for friends, clothes, and some other things. This week I've been trying to get my taxes done. (not the most fun thing in the world to do)
In addition to all of that, our church is celebrating 90 years this April and I and some others will be involved with trying to do a scrapbook and a variety of other things to prepare for that. This will be keeping me pretty busy for the next couple of months, so, don't expect too many book reviews! :-)
Speaking of book reviews and blogging...
I still hope to get a review done this month and with all the activity in the coming months, I will consider it a success if I can get one to three book reviews done a month. We will see though! If you are wondering on the status of Dad blogging, well, nothing to report yet, he hasn't started on anything else to my knowledge, but maybe I can get him to write something soon.
Other things...
At the end of January I attended a marriage conference with Dad and Mom. I enjoyed it and I've been considering summarizing my notes etc. here on the blog. (hmm, another poll idea!)
Also, my best friend is back in town with her new baby girl. I got to see her and the baby last Friday, briefly. I am so thrilled they are back and am looking forward to more visits! :-)
I've also been having fun working on some knitting these days. I found a bunch of dish cloth patterns online that I've been trying. (Yes, I know, my knitting knowledge is very limited, the only thing I've ever done is dish clothes)
What I've been reading...
Well, to be honest, not much! I read a Noel Piper book that I'm borrowing from a friend. It was very good and I hope to review it (along with my list from the past couple of months) here in the near future. My stack of books to read and review is still around, but I am kind of ignoring it. (I'm sure the people who are lending me books wish I would hurry up! However, they haven't said anything...so... :-) ) I also picked up a bunch of books recently that I'm reading and then selling. They won't make it here for a review, but that is keeping me slightly busy. :-)
The Love Challenge...
I was thinking of doing an entire post to update on this, but I may just have a small snippet here.
I've been working sporadically on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8b, and yesterday I said them to Dea, and with the exception of forgetting "is not provoked" I got through them! It was fun learning these verses, but also very convicting! I hope to get back to memorizing Philippians in March.
Just a comment about memorizing, if you aren't memorizing anything right now, I'd really encourage you to start! Find a partner to be accountable to and you will be a little more determined. :-) If you think you don't have time to memorize, you really do. I try to work on my verses during my lunch break at work. I don't get to look at them every time, but I've found that using the last 10 minutes or so of my break is a great time to look at verses! I'm sure everyone has about 10 minutes in the day they can spare. :-)
I think that is the majority of things that have been going on during the last month or so. Hopefully you didn't mind my rambling post. :-) I will try to get some polls and a book review done today or tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Quote of the week for January
Here are the quotes for the month of January!
Week 1
Let books be your dining table,
And you shall be full of delights.
Let them be your mattress,
And you shall sleep restful nights.
~Author Unknown
Week 2
Nothing is worth reading that does not require an alert mind.
~Charles Dudley Warner
Week 3
I divide all readers into two classes; those who read to remember and those who read to forget.
~William Lyon Phelps
Week 4
How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a book.
~Henry David Thoreau, Walden
Week 1
Let books be your dining table,
And you shall be full of delights.
Let them be your mattress,
And you shall sleep restful nights.
~Author Unknown
Week 2
Nothing is worth reading that does not require an alert mind.
~Charles Dudley Warner
Week 3
I divide all readers into two classes; those who read to remember and those who read to forget.
~William Lyon Phelps
Week 4
How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a book.
~Henry David Thoreau, Walden
The "Love Challenge" The February Scripture Memorization Challenge
Hello all! I am taking up a Bible memory challenge, and I want to encourage you to do the same!
1.Place a copy of the above heart picture along with a link back to this post onto your blog. (right click the heart, and hit the save picture button) Include a description of this challenge and let people know you are participating. Encourage them to participate as well. Feel free to copy any information from my post to place on your blog.
Note: the heart picture is NOT a button. It is only a picture, therefore it will NOT link back to my blog when you click on it. (Sorry, don't know how to do that) By the way, you do not need to have a blog to participate.
2.Leave a message on my blog or email me to let me know you are participating. I will put up a list February 1st of the names and or blog sites of those who are participating in the challenge so that we can spur one another on!
3.Check my blog throughout the month of February as I (Lord willing) go over the 15 truths that describe love in I Corinthians 13:4-8a.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
I would enjoy hearing updates throughout the month of how your memorizing is going, what you are learning, and how God is working these truths into your everyday lives. Although this is completely optional , it would be a huge encouragement to all of us who are participating. Let me know if you do post an update so that I can include a link to it each Monday throughout the month of February.
You can learn more about it here:
I'm copying and pasting her directions on here, so you can get a general idea what the challenge is about.
Here is what you do:
1.Place a copy of the above heart picture along with a link back to this post onto your blog. (right click the heart, and hit the save picture button) Include a description of this challenge and let people know you are participating. Encourage them to participate as well. Feel free to copy any information from my post to place on your blog.
Note: the heart picture is NOT a button. It is only a picture, therefore it will NOT link back to my blog when you click on it. (Sorry, don't know how to do that) By the way, you do not need to have a blog to participate.
2.Leave a message on my blog or email me to let me know you are participating. I will put up a list February 1st of the names and or blog sites of those who are participating in the challenge so that we can spur one another on!
3.Check my blog throughout the month of February as I (Lord willing) go over the 15 truths that describe love in I Corinthians 13:4-8a.
4. Start memorizing! (She is memorizing in NASB, I will be doing NKJV)
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails.
(If you want even more of a challenge memorize verses 1-3 as well!)
I would enjoy hearing updates throughout the month of how your memorizing is going, what you are learning, and how God is working these truths into your everyday lives. Although this is completely optional , it would be a huge encouragement to all of us who are participating. Let me know if you do post an update so that I can include a link to it each Monday throughout the month of February.
That's what you have to do! Dea and I have been encouraging each other to memorize Scripture in the last several months. She is working on memorizing the book of 1 Peter, and I'm working on the book of Philippians. Scripture memory is something I used to do when I was younger, in my AWANA days, but I'm sad to say that for past several years I haven't been memorizing anything. I've really enjoyed the challenge of working with Dea to memorize! It's a lot of fun, and it helps to have someone to be accountable to! I hope to finish Philippians this year, maybe in April. :-) I'm working on chapter 2 right now.
So, I'd encourage all of you to take up this "Love Challenge" and even take it a step further and start memorizing a book of the Bible! Get someone else to do it with you, it will keep you on track and make it fun too! :-) (a word to guys, taking a "love challenge" is NOT girly! It's Scripture, so it applies to all! :-))
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
25 Random Things About Me (Amanda)
Hello all! I did this for facebook, and thought it would be fun to share with you. Technically, I could be "tagging" people. However, I don't really know too many people in the blog world, and I don't want to bother the ones I do know. :-) So, if you're reading this, and want to tag yourself, feel free to do so! Let me know if you do and I'll check out your 25 things too. Hope you enjoyed something a little spontaneous today!
Rules:
Write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. Try and think of something that no one knows about yourself. Don't type something typical like your age, type something completely and utterly random about yourself! It's really fun and kind of challenging!
1. When I was younger I really, really wanted to be a writer. (I still have half finished stories around the house)
2. I took ballet lessons for about two years
3. I trusted Christ, when I was around four, inside a grocery cart, in the grocery store!
4. I love to read, talk about books, blog about books, and convince others to read!
5. I liked dogs when I was younger, now I'm a cat person, and dogs are kind of a pain.
6. I'm pretty competitive; you'd be surprised if you played Monopoly or Dutch Blitz with me!
7. It took three times for me to pass my drivers license test, but I've not had an accident or a ticket yet!
8. I love movies, especially old ones!
9. I can't stand the smell of the wet jet that Mom uses to mop!
10. I've never broken a bone, but I had to get stitches before…not a cool story.
11. I used to think farms and farm life were cool when I was younger, now I don't. (it was before I actually SAW a real farm)
12. I was home schooled from K-12, and I love to talk about home schooling.
13. Some day I hope to be proficient on the sewing machine!
14. I love crafty things, scrapbooking, crocheting, etc, but I don't like painting, it stresses me out!
15. I don't like gross noises, belching is disgusting!
16. I'm a picky eater. (this might not surprise some of you)
17. I love to attend Bible conferences.
18. I didn't get my ears pierced until I was 20.
19. I really want to get fish, but I don't want to take care of them, just look at them.
20. I can be pretty bossy at times.
21. I donated about 11 inches of my hair last year, the first time I've had it cut short since I was little! (no, I didn't cry, but I felt like it!)
22. I have a tendency to cry when I see others crying, even if I'm not really upset! (I do this with laughing too, actually)
23. I've been wearing dresses/skirts only since about 12 or 13, my choice. However, I had to purchase my first pair of pants in November to fit with the dress code at Michael's. (this was NOT fun shopping for…took forever!)
24. I love to get together with friends, but I don't do it very often!
25. My dream job is to be a wife and home schooling mom, with lots of kids!
Rules:
Write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. Try and think of something that no one knows about yourself. Don't type something typical like your age, type something completely and utterly random about yourself! It's really fun and kind of challenging!
1. When I was younger I really, really wanted to be a writer. (I still have half finished stories around the house)
2. I took ballet lessons for about two years
3. I trusted Christ, when I was around four, inside a grocery cart, in the grocery store!
4. I love to read, talk about books, blog about books, and convince others to read!
5. I liked dogs when I was younger, now I'm a cat person, and dogs are kind of a pain.
6. I'm pretty competitive; you'd be surprised if you played Monopoly or Dutch Blitz with me!
7. It took three times for me to pass my drivers license test, but I've not had an accident or a ticket yet!
8. I love movies, especially old ones!
9. I can't stand the smell of the wet jet that Mom uses to mop!
10. I've never broken a bone, but I had to get stitches before…not a cool story.
11. I used to think farms and farm life were cool when I was younger, now I don't. (it was before I actually SAW a real farm)
12. I was home schooled from K-12, and I love to talk about home schooling.
13. Some day I hope to be proficient on the sewing machine!
14. I love crafty things, scrapbooking, crocheting, etc, but I don't like painting, it stresses me out!
15. I don't like gross noises, belching is disgusting!
16. I'm a picky eater. (this might not surprise some of you)
17. I love to attend Bible conferences.
18. I didn't get my ears pierced until I was 20.
19. I really want to get fish, but I don't want to take care of them, just look at them.
20. I can be pretty bossy at times.
21. I donated about 11 inches of my hair last year, the first time I've had it cut short since I was little! (no, I didn't cry, but I felt like it!)
22. I have a tendency to cry when I see others crying, even if I'm not really upset! (I do this with laughing too, actually)
23. I've been wearing dresses/skirts only since about 12 or 13, my choice. However, I had to purchase my first pair of pants in November to fit with the dress code at Michael's. (this was NOT fun shopping for…took forever!)
24. I love to get together with friends, but I don't do it very often!
25. My dream job is to be a wife and home schooling mom, with lots of kids!
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