spine labels
noun (plural) - a collection of odds and ends that are as random as reading spine labels in a bookstore
Book Lover Gift Print / Library Art / The Only Thing You Absolutely Have to Know
RECYCLED Felted WOOL Sweater MITTENS Nordic Design Black White
Gray and Red Plaid Wool Pillow Cover
Personalized Tea Infuser
Pemberley Sweatshirt
Navy Ceramic Travel Mug
World Bucket List Scratch Off Print
Books - French Barrette
Navy Drawstring Bag
Mountain Christmas Ornament
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
30-Day Giving Challenge 2020
Since 2010 (!), I have participated in the 30-Day Giving Challenge during the month of November. The premise is rather simple: each day of November be a blessing to those around you by giving each day. Since my fall has been rather busy and since this year is like no other, I've taken the time to plan out my giving for this year. I enjoy this part of my year, and I'm excited to see what happens during November.
I have put together a Pinterest board with some of my ideas. Check it out here if you'd like to see some of my plans.
As in the past, I will be blogging about my experience.
Also, I will be participating in the challenge by trying to make each of my "giving" acts anonymous. And thus, my posts might at times be a bit vague in order to keep things anonymous.
Come join me in the adventure!
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I have put together a Pinterest board with some of my ideas. Check it out here if you'd like to see some of my plans.
As in the past, I will be blogging about my experience.
Also, I will be participating in the challenge by trying to make each of my "giving" acts anonymous. And thus, my posts might at times be a bit vague in order to keep things anonymous.
Come join me in the adventure!
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Near the Cross
Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain;
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed His beams around me.
Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me.
Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever;
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.
- by Fanny Crosby
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There a precious fountain;
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed His beams around me.
Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me.
Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever;
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.
- by Fanny Crosby
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Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Always Rejoice
Paul has challenged the Philippians to be thankful, to be bold, and to obey God. Now, Paul exhorts the Philippians to rejoice.
Our joy is based in God and His never-changing character.
Paul was able to face whatever circumstances he encountered because his joy was based in and upon God. Also, he knew God well enough to know that God was working all things together for Paul’s good and God’s glory (see Romans 8).
Whatever our joy is based upon, when that object changes or is taken away, our joy goes with it. However, if our joy is based upon the unchangeable God of the universe, the One Who has promised to never leave us or forsake us, then our joy becomes unchangeable as well.
Our joy is not based upon our circumstances.
As Paul considered his circumstances, and as the Philippians considered their circumstances, there was much for them to be discouraged about. Paul was in prison and didn’t know how much longer he would be alive. The Philippians themselves faced at least pressure if not persecution for their faith. However, Paul encourages them to always rejoice because their circumstances do not dictate their joy. They know the love and grace of God. They can rejoice in that continually.
The story of Peter sinking in the waves when he took his eyes off of Jesus comes to my mind as I consider Paul’s exhortation to rejoice always. When we look at the waves - the circumstances - around us, it is so easy to give up hope and to despair. But when we look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, we can confidently and joyfully finish running this race, even if it means barely limping over the finish line.
The Christian life should be marked by various characteristics. Paul emphasizes four of these to the believers in Philippi: always be thankful, always be bold, always obey, and always rejoice. May we be faithful in following Paul’s example. May we be faithful in magnifying God through our lives.
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Our joy is based in God and His never-changing character.
Paul was able to face whatever circumstances he encountered because his joy was based in and upon God. Also, he knew God well enough to know that God was working all things together for Paul’s good and God’s glory (see Romans 8).
Whatever our joy is based upon, when that object changes or is taken away, our joy goes with it. However, if our joy is based upon the unchangeable God of the universe, the One Who has promised to never leave us or forsake us, then our joy becomes unchangeable as well.
Our joy is not based upon our circumstances.
As Paul considered his circumstances, and as the Philippians considered their circumstances, there was much for them to be discouraged about. Paul was in prison and didn’t know how much longer he would be alive. The Philippians themselves faced at least pressure if not persecution for their faith. However, Paul encourages them to always rejoice because their circumstances do not dictate their joy. They know the love and grace of God. They can rejoice in that continually.
The story of Peter sinking in the waves when he took his eyes off of Jesus comes to my mind as I consider Paul’s exhortation to rejoice always. When we look at the waves - the circumstances - around us, it is so easy to give up hope and to despair. But when we look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, we can confidently and joyfully finish running this race, even if it means barely limping over the finish line.
The Christian life should be marked by various characteristics. Paul emphasizes four of these to the believers in Philippi: always be thankful, always be bold, always obey, and always rejoice. May we be faithful in following Paul’s example. May we be faithful in magnifying God through our lives.
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