i am now taking the bev challenge. just like she said anyone, feel free to jump in and post the book meme. thanks bev, you're a peach.
books that changed my life
the Bible
I Love the Word Impossible by ann kiemel (books you read as a teen have staying power)
Hinds' Feet on High Places by hannah hurnard (ditto)
The Hiding Place by corrie ten boom
Believing God by beth moore
Just Walk Across the Room by bill hybles
books i've read more than once
Hinds Feet on High Places by hannah hurnard
Jane Erye by charlotte bronte
books i want on a deserted island
the Bible
books that make me laugh
idn
books that make me cry
the Psalms
Love Story by erich segale
books i wish had been written
idn i thought of saying harry potter.....not
books that you wish had never been written
The Origin of Species by charles darwin, or anything else by him for that matter, no pun intended :)
The Book of Mormon by joseph smith
any books religious or otherwise that have detracted or confused people into not believe in Jesus the Messiah
books currently reading
boundaries by dr. henry cloud & dr. john townsend
books i have been meaning to read
Dounpour by james macdonald
Breaking Free by beth moore
Whispers of Hope by beth moore
Facing Your Giants by max lucado
One Thing by sam storms
mere christianity and screwtape letters by c.s. lewis
this is the list that never ends.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Handel - Messiah - Hallelujah
nothing says Christmas like listening to Handel's Messiah. i admit i am a classical music lover and chose this video so you all could sing along. the beauty of this is you can't hear me and i can't hear you and we can belt it out at the top of our lungs to the glory of the Lord. amen.
Friday, December 21, 2007
it's settled
after purchasing two bibles and not feeling good about either one (niv thinline and quest) and talking things over with one of our favorite blog siestas (thanks jenny) tomorrow two go back and a niv study bible will be purchased. whew. i'm feeling good about my decision, hubby's ok with it too cause that's what he has. it was that or a ryrie which is his old bible and his preference but the store does not have it in a niv version so my decision is kind of forced but i'm ok with it.
do you ever purchase Christmas gifts and return them even before you give them? am i the only one? nothing like adding a little more stress to the season than standing in the return line before hand.
giving this gift is so exciting because i know what is in between the covers of this book. life everlasting, His precious words to us, truth, freedom, peace, hope.
i pray please Father may this gift be received with and open eyes and heart. where there are scales we ask that they be removed if there is any hardness may his heart be made soft in order that he come to know You. i ask that he will not be angry or judgemental towards us for giving him this gift. Father may his family or any other person not have anything to say or have any bearing on him opening this book Your word. place an insatiable curiosity in his heart to read this book and may it not be satisfied until he knows the truth and accepts You as his Lord and Savior. Lord may your name be glorified and honored in this season of giving. thank you for Jesus our gift. amen
do you ever purchase Christmas gifts and return them even before you give them? am i the only one? nothing like adding a little more stress to the season than standing in the return line before hand.
giving this gift is so exciting because i know what is in between the covers of this book. life everlasting, His precious words to us, truth, freedom, peace, hope.
i pray please Father may this gift be received with and open eyes and heart. where there are scales we ask that they be removed if there is any hardness may his heart be made soft in order that he come to know You. i ask that he will not be angry or judgemental towards us for giving him this gift. Father may his family or any other person not have anything to say or have any bearing on him opening this book Your word. place an insatiable curiosity in his heart to read this book and may it not be satisfied until he knows the truth and accepts You as his Lord and Savior. Lord may your name be glorified and honored in this season of giving. thank you for Jesus our gift. amen
Thursday, December 13, 2007
wwud
can i get your opinion on something.
i am getting someone age 19 a bible as one of their presents for christmas. this someone is not a christian and has probably never opened a bible. i have given bibles before and the one i picked that time was a niv study bible. i can't remember which one but this guy/kid was going into the air force just after high school. two years ago he stopped us on our drive way getting out of our car after church one sunday nearly bowling us down to say thanks for the bible in earlier years he reads it and is a regular church attender and so is his brother. we were totally blown away....totally had no idea if the thing ever got taken out of it's box.
i have also given a bible with a very nice binding but no extras, notes, maps. my thought is would you ever give "the message" as a gift to a nonbeliever. i know the Holy Spirit can move a person's heart any time, any place but i am just not sure yet what we are going to give and would appreciate your wise counsel.
this person is very close to our family. would you even pray a blessing over this gift that his eyes be opened, his heart would be soft and that the Holy Spirit would be willing to move him to believe.
thank you dear ones. i look forward to what you have to say.
i am getting someone age 19 a bible as one of their presents for christmas. this someone is not a christian and has probably never opened a bible. i have given bibles before and the one i picked that time was a niv study bible. i can't remember which one but this guy/kid was going into the air force just after high school. two years ago he stopped us on our drive way getting out of our car after church one sunday nearly bowling us down to say thanks for the bible in earlier years he reads it and is a regular church attender and so is his brother. we were totally blown away....totally had no idea if the thing ever got taken out of it's box.
i have also given a bible with a very nice binding but no extras, notes, maps. my thought is would you ever give "the message" as a gift to a nonbeliever. i know the Holy Spirit can move a person's heart any time, any place but i am just not sure yet what we are going to give and would appreciate your wise counsel.
this person is very close to our family. would you even pray a blessing over this gift that his eyes be opened, his heart would be soft and that the Holy Spirit would be willing to move him to believe.
thank you dear ones. i look forward to what you have to say.
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