tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16624406824756491512024-03-14T05:43:21.401-04:00It's Me Again MargaretTrishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.comBlogger428125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-7894193915315294112019-08-02T12:03:00.001-04:002019-08-02T12:09:56.378-04:00Mama’s found Daddy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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April 2, 2019...My sweet Mama went home to be with Jesus. She, had longed to be with Daddy since his passing in 2004. Now, they are spending Eternity together. Thank you Lord, for my Mama. She, taught me to serve others...always there to help her family, friends and neighbors. Loving unconditionally but mostly Lord...for loving you. She showed me Jesus. I am blessed.</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-62157981609937715562018-10-29T16:08:00.000-04:002018-10-29T16:08:12.769-04:00Monday Musings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Monday may just be my favorite day of the week. Why, you ask? <br />
Well, first off...after busy Saturday's and getting up, early for Church on Sunday's...I spend my Monday's, in comfy clothes, sans make-up, with flat as a flitter hair! Ahh...there's nothing more enjoyable. (Except for hugging on our Grandbabies.)<br />
Usually, I can be found laundrocizing, doing chores and whatever I decide to turn my hand to. Never, any set plans on Monday's...don't make appointments to do anything. I just want to be here, enjoying my little house, taking care to keep things clean and tidy...I may be just a little OCD. <br />
It's almost time to start Supper...I pray that you're day is blessed. Mine surely is.<br />
God is good!<br />
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~Blessings<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-12052477250144359302018-10-28T19:58:00.003-04:002018-10-28T19:58:52.709-04:00WELL...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, I wanted to write a quick Blog Post and I was not happy to find things on this site have changed. Yikes! Guess, that's what this ol' grammy gets for staying out of the loop for so long! <br />
And if you know me, you know that I am so a creature of habit...I do not like change...sigh. But, right now I need change... <br />
I am sooo tired of all of the political drivel on Facebook...Yes, I did cast my ballot (absentee) and I have my opinions but, I strive to be kind. Hey, it's okay to have different opinions...God gave us brains. We, just need to remember that God does not change, His Word does not change...we in our selfishness, seem to want things our way. <br />
But,this world can't give us the peace we long for...only the one who created us, can do that. He gave His only begotten Son...only He gives us peace and forgiveness and that will never change. <br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-37603382046745531072016-05-28T13:57:00.002-04:002016-05-28T13:57:38.107-04:00Happy Memorial Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As we enjoy... time spent with family, going to Church, barbequing or working at our jobs...take time, to thank God, for the brave men and women who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. And please say a prayer...for the families of these heroes, who have given their lives and for those serving still.<br />
~Blessings</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-41643529968337968322016-05-18T13:19:00.000-04:002016-05-24T07:55:53.128-04:00Finally<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, this morning, when Tomer got off his morning bus run...we finally met up and got most everything for our gardens. I must admit, this is my favorite time of year...the air smells like freshly mown grass, the sunshine on my shoulders is so welcoming. Oh, and the whole earth sings of His glory...birds chirping, bees buzzing and our grandboy Elek, singing happily to himself...as he spends time outside with his Papa.<br />
I am so blessed today...I am healthy and whole, I love and am loved in return. Have a wonderful day my friends...<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-49875546115380869022016-05-14T11:07:00.001-04:002016-05-14T14:55:45.818-04:00Waiting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tomer and I, have been waiting for warm weather... looking forward to heading to our favorite Nursery/Farm Market...we so enjoy, planning out our gardens and then leisurely, strolling through the greenhouses to purchase all that we need. <br />
It rained again through the night and the winds picked up... the temperatures dropped, so low, that I turned the furnace on this morning! Brrr... Frost Advisories are in place for tomorrow but Hallelujah, things (temps) are looking up for next week! We want to get 'er done!<br />
Waiting, comes as no surprise to us, since May temps in Michigan are a bit fickle and never trustworthy. Oh, but this time of year brings us together, our hearts are one, as always...loving our Lord, loving one another and our family, enjoying our home and time spent outdoors basking in His creation...we are thankful, for all that God has given us...He is worthy to be praised.<br />
Now, its about time to head to the soccer field for our Xavier's game...where's my Winter coat and gloves!? Have a wonderful weekend, dear ones.<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-3984192523120912312016-05-11T11:07:00.000-04:002016-05-11T11:07:11.179-04:00Where Has The Time Gone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After getting Xavier off to school and straightening up the house, this morning...I decided to check up on my Blog friends. I, am missing being part of your daily lives and now I know why! I haven't written a post since August...Oh my word!<br />
This got me to thinking...Why? What, have I been doing, that has kept me from something that I love? After pondering this question...I realize that it's Facebook...sigh. I find that quite sad...my time has been spent, reading a lot of peoples murmuring and complaining and quite frankly, way too much political drivel.<br />
I want to hear about your families...your joys and yes, even your trials and rejoice in your triumphs. I want to feel more intimacy and depth and share Jesus and rejoice, as you share Him too.<br />
Some of you are friends because of Blogging...friends that I cherish and I, am so thankful for the privilege of knowing you across the miles. So, my dear friends...I will be here more often, to share my thoughts and seek out yours. <br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-59645092626443455052015-08-19T15:20:00.001-04:002015-08-19T15:38:01.149-04:00Knew All Along<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A group of my Blogging friends are choosing a different prompt each month. This months prompt is...For I Know The Plans.<br />
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Those of you who know me, are very aware, that I am a big believer in miracles. Jesus, performed miracles throughout The New Testament...probably, many more than we even know of. And what He has done in my life... is totally miraculous!<br />
When Dr.'s told us that we should consider Adoption because we would never have children of our own...we, (Tomer & I) accepted it without bitterness or questioning. Why? Because we had given our lives to Christ and trusted Him, in all things.<br />
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So, we carried on...fulfilling his calling (so we thought) working in Children's Ministries and all these years later, still do, that's where He put us.<br />
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But, what man, had told us to plan on doing...was not God's plan for us! His plan, was to bless us with 2 wonderful daughters and 6 amazing grandbabies to fill our lives with the joy of watching them grow. <br />
We, are blessed that they enjoy spending time with us. Blessed, that our Ian rides his bike over almost everyday or that Maddy and Em, know that they, can show up anytime and their friends are welcome to tag along (which they often do) and the little guys long to spend the night and come through the door with big smiles. But, what makes my heart sing is when they refer to this house as home! <br />
Yes, God knew and being a Mom and a Gram... was His plan all along!<br />
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11<br />
~Blessings<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-8414799740199646012015-05-01T10:56:00.000-04:002015-05-01T14:11:26.179-04:00Sounds Of Silence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I realize that today starts a new month...May flowers are coming to life, the grass is a vibrant green and the trees, are either in bloom or leaves are starting to show themselves. Spring, (my favorite season) is in full swing here in my little neck of the woods/suburbs. <br />
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I missed, writing my April Blog prompt which is ...What in your life is calling you? When you spend quiet time with God and all noise is silenced, what speaks to your soul? Let me just speak honestly ...some days, I have let my busyness interfere with my quiet time with The Lord. Oh, I read my Devotional and The Bible... BUT sitting still and quietly just listening for The Master to speak is at times...few and far between.</div>
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Deb, who struggles everyday with M.S., yet, still studies to get her degree and take care of her family...I prayed. Hal who suffers from Diabetes and Neuropathy..I prayed. Debby who suffers from Asthma and breathing issues...I prayed. Elise, who is in the hospital with broken bones and suffers from horrible Arthritis...I prayed. Miss Terry and Betty, who suffer physically and have lost dear loved ones...I prayed. Margie, who gives of herself and travels to Haiti and loves on her muffins...I prayed. Di, who struggles with more than one health issue...I prayed. Connie, who has a blood disorder but is an example of not quitting...I prayed. Donna, who has overcome things that make most of us, just quit...I prayed. Pat, who suffers from Arthritis and has come through knee replacements and a toe joint replacement wonderfully...I prayed. Sara, for a new career path and health issues...I prayed. Cathy, who has suffered great loss of her beautiful Rowan and is raising an awesome special needs son...I prayed. Cheryl, who is going through tests and needs prayer for family...I prayed. My Mama and Brother, who live too far away for me to be there as often as I would like...I prayed. My girls and their families...I prayed. My faithful, caring husband who leads this family as God ordained it to be...I prayed. For this Country that I love...I prayed. </div>
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-5831790236498304102015-03-23T15:51:00.001-04:002015-03-23T15:55:51.224-04:00Ready In Season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our Blog prompt for this month is "Ready In Season." While pondering this, I asked myself...are you ready? Ready for anything!? My thoughts, immediately went to the time that we are living in. Days are dark. Things that were unheard of, shocking and well, just plain wrong have sadly, become the norm, here in the good ol' US of A.<br />
Most things on television are disturbing, digusting really. Nudity, vile language, sorcery, lying, cheating in school, on the job and on our spouses and we don't bat an eye nor turn the thing off!<br />
I have been reading a book called "Why Holiness Matters" and I know the things that I need to change in my life. The television doesn't get turned on in the mornings, time with The Lord comes first. I am working to be like Jesus. <br />
The Word hasn't changed...this world has. A new season has come to my life, It is time to be ready in season and out.<br />
Lord, I am Yours...<br />
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Be ready in season and out of season. II Timothy 4:2<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-76038043909317626852015-03-01T20:52:00.003-05:002015-03-01T20:52:27.618-05:00Set Your Heart On Things Above<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I pondered all month on our Blog prompt for February, even wrote some things in my journal. But after reading this article last week...I feel lead to share this.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS SET THEIR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE?</span></b></div>
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By: Norm Rasmussen</div>
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<span class="auto-style9" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set you mind on things above, not things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. - </span><span class="auto-style7" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Colossians 3:1-4</span></div>
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In no certain order, the demonic things of this world are going to one day be done away with. Worry, fear, anxiety, hate, rage, war, greed, lust, racism, injustice, poverty, sickness and disease … all these things are going to pass away. These things were never intended for the human race, but thanks to Satan, we are currently stuck with them.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">What will <i>replace</i> these terrible things we have to put up with day in and day out? At the top of the list will be <b>love, peace </b>and<b> joy.</b> Those who belong to Christ will somehow be able to be in the presence of God as will be needed, and being in His presence will be a transmittal of love, peace and joy from Him that we can not begin to imagine at the present, though God wants us thinking on it. He wants us thinking about it more and more, because the cares of this life keep stacking higher and higher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Politicians at best only have “band-aid” fixes for the mounting problems we have on this planet. They make empty promises that most adults realize they can’t possibly keep, even if they truly wanted to, simply because there are so many opposing obstacles keeping them from doing so. For the “sake of the political party,” way too many politicians are more concerned about their party coming to power and remaining in power than what is good for the citizens of their country … and that includes America, sadly.</span></div>
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Lust for power and money rules. Righteousness is a word you find a lot in the Bible, but a word rarely used when CEO’s of corporations plot strategies for succeeding in the market place. Special interest groups get their way through the courts, as long as they don’t carry a Bible under their arm! We have far too many judges and politicians coming to power that not only dislike born again Christians – they HATE them. Oh … they LOVE the born “once” Christians though. You know, the ones who either want to redefine what the Bible has to say about righteousness and unrighteousness, or really don’t care one way or the other, as long as it will get them votes, popularity, favor and/or money in their pockets.</div>
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God tells us this was going to happen before Christ’s return for His Bride:</div>
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<span class="auto-style5" style="font-family: Verdana; font-style: italic;">But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanders, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, prideful, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. - </span><span class="auto-style2" style="font-family: Verdana;">2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NKJV)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">Saints – keep your lamp filled with <b>surplus</b> oil. (Read: <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25&version=NIV">Matthew Chapter 25</a> about the five wise virgins and the five foolish virgins who did not carry <b>surplus</b> oil). Prayer with occasional fasting is a crucial way of assuring you’ll have sufficient excess oil for your lamps. Feasting on God’s Word frequently is another. Spending more time in God’s presence … singing songs of worship and praise to Him … will relieve us of a lot of earthly burdens. Instead of finding every kind of reason to stay away from God’s people – cut out some unnecessary business and avail yourself to be used of God to be a blessing to others in the family of God. You never know when your time of need is going to come knocking loudly at your door. Form solid relationships now with sold-out believers in Christ. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">Continue to exercise your faith … stretching it. As our physical muscles need plenty of exercise to stay strong, our spiritual muscles also need plenty of exercise to stay strong. Applying our faith in God’s promises in His Word is the best way I know how to continue to exercising our faith muscles. Afterall, God can execute a miracle any time He chooses on our behalf, no matter how turbulent and evil things get on this planet prior to Christ’s return. The difference between Him executing one or not usually comes down to how determined we are to believe Him for one. </span></span></div>
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Jesus is coming back for His Bride, and once that happens, Jesus will then eradicate evil from this planet. But that may be some time away yet. The evil we are presently faced with may be just the tip of the iceberg, compared to what it will be just prior to Christ’s return for His Bride (true born again Christians). </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">On the other hand, things can begin to accelerate rather quickly, and it may be only a few short years or even months or weeks before <a href="http://www.precious-testimonies.com/Exhortations/a-e/BornAgain.htm">born twice Christians</a> are with the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings, depending on when this is being read. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">For born twice Christians, because of our precious <a href="http://www.precious-testimonies.com/Exhortations/k-o/WhoIAm.htm">identity in Christ</a>, God tells us that because we are one day going to be with Him in glory in heavenly places … start<b> NOW</b> putting to death strongholds of sin in our life so we won’t have to be judged with the rest of the world once God starts pouring out His wrath, because it’s coming folks:</span></span></div>
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Therefore put to death your members which are on earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you also once walked when you lived in them. But now you must also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.</div>
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Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. </div>
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But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. </div>
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<span class="auto-style10" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. - </span><span class="auto-style7" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Colossians 3:5-16</span></div>
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<span class="auto-style6" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;">When we engage is these Godly endeavors … we are setting our mind on things above</span><span class="auto-style7" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">. These are heavenly things that hold eternal value.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">Availing oneself to God in allowing Him to use us to help reach lost souls is also setting our minds on things above. Every time you sow a gift into <i>Precious Testimonies </i>(and of course, like ministries), you are helping God reach lost souls, as well as imparting hope and encouragement to God’s people.</span></span></div>
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<span class="auto-style5" style="font-family: Verdana; font-style: italic;">Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.</span><span class="auto-style2" style="font-family: Verdana;"> – 2 Cor. 4:16-18</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Born again Saints – we are aliens and strangers on this planet. We’re just passing through – doing all we know to do by the leading of the Holy Spirit to help rescue as many lost souls as we can, while we’re still here on this planet. Yes – we are in this world, but God tells us that we not <b><i>of</i> </b>this world. We are Ambassadors for Christ while we’re here on this planet, diligently engaged in doing whatever <a href="http://www.precious-testimonies.com/Exhortations/k-o/KingdomOfGod.htm">Kingdom work</a> the Lord has called each of us to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We must stay focused on eternal heavenly matters. Focusing too much on earthly matters will work against us, and we will lose sight of what has eternal value, and what will eventually pass away. As we do, we are setting our mind on <strong>eternal</strong> things above. </span></div>
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Setting one’s mind on things above helps relieve anxiety, fear and stress. Setting one’s mind on earthly things only tends to bring hopelessness, frustration, anger and despair. Setting one’s mind on things above brings peace to the soul and spirit that is not obtainable by setting our mind on earthly things. </div>
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There is a kingdom that born again believers in Christ are going to inherit. It will be an everlasting kingdom. It will be a kingdom where evil is not allowed to enter. This glorious kingdom was in the mind of God before the foundation of the world. Are you anxious to inherit this kingdom?</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;">The closer we get to the return of Jesus Christ for His Bride, the more turbulent things are going to get here on this planet. There is no better time than <b>NOW</b> to start thinking on heavenly things above. Christ is coming back for those who are watching, waiting, preparing – who have made themselves ready for the arrival of the Bridegroom. Don’t get so caught up in the turbulent cares of this life that you fail to prepare yourself adequately for the return of our Lord of Lord and King of Kings. He can come at any moment. Are you ready? He tells us in the scriptures to be ready. </span></span></div>
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<span class="auto-style10" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;"><strong>Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.</strong></span><span class="auto-style2" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span class="auto-style8" style="font-size: x-small;"> – Matthew 24:42-44</span></span></div>
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-43723871261044224242015-01-27T22:15:00.000-05:002015-01-27T22:18:34.273-05:00An Ordinary Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, here I sit next to the fire on this cold Winter's night. Two of our Grandboys spent the night last night. So, I am relaxing since I was up and at it early this morning.<br />
Elek was the first one awake. He sat up, looked at the clock and said..."It's 6:00, that means it's the morning." Yawn....after about 5 minutes I crawled out of bed and Xavier soon followed, asking if I would make pancakes.<br />
So, like a good Grammy, I whipped up a batch and served the boys breakfast, they were surely good with my coffee.<br />
Xavier had school, so it was brush your teeth, wet down his bed head and get dressed. His Mama came and off they went, with him complaining about how mean the new Gym Teacher is. LOL.<br />
Elek stayed until early afternoon, then I took him home, on my way to give a dear shut in a hair cut and run a few errands. And you know me...a trip through Tim Hortons, for my favorite coffee was high on my list.<br />
After getting home, I vacuumed all the while, finding Lego' s along the way. A sure sign that my boys were here. :) Enjoyed my coffee, watched a bit of TV and then it was was time to get Supper ready.<br />
Of course, after Supper I loaded the dishwasher and then, decided I had better mix up a double batch of bread dough...our bread supply is getting low. (I haven't bought bread in weeks) Store bought just doesn't compare to home made.<br />
So, here I sit...mulling over my day and well, it was just about perfect. <br />
God is good...He makes ordinary days...extraordinary!<br />
~Blessings<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-62496575299672522682015-01-23T15:52:00.004-05:002015-01-24T12:47:26.117-05:00Things Old And New<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our prompt of the month is "All Things New." While pondering this, I realize that the term " Sr. Citizen"...is now me and that is certainly new! And with this new title, comes lots of new things.<br />
First off, saggy skin. Oh, and lots off it! Bat wings now flap, where once thin, firm arms held my babies...who are now well into their thirties. <br />
And I have 6 wonderful Grandbabies...which isn't so new, since my Maddy will graduate this year and go off to College in the Fall. That will be a new and exciting experience for her and my prayers for her, will surely be starting a new direction.<br />
But most importantly...there is a new awareness of how short, this life is...compared to Eternity with Jesus. <br />
No, I don't yearn for younger days and I am, truly thankful for every part of this aging process and the wisdom that comes with it. I am healthy, active and truly loved. How grateful I am for all that God has given me.<br />
Some day, I will leave this earth for a new home, one that Jesus has prepared just for me...Because in Him, I am a new creation and I will live eternally, like all Believers that have gone before me.<br />
No, there is nothing new under the sun...God ordained it so.<br />
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What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again...there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9<br />
~Blessings y'all.</div>
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-50850346282235081062014-12-01T10:10:00.001-05:002014-12-01T12:40:50.106-05:00Looking For Emmanuel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Do you see Him? Emmanuel...Born in a Stable, the Star shining brightly.<br />
Do you see Him? As a boy, teaching in the Temple...wise beyond His years.<br />
Do you see Him? Traveling dusty roads...raising Lazarus from the dead.<br />
Do you see Him? Come to set us free.<br />
Do you see Him? As one last time, He traveled those dusty roads.<br />
Do you see Him? Carrying a Cross, stripes on His back.<br />
Do you see Him? It is finished... He is risen.<br />
Oh, I have found Emmanuel...I look for Him no more!<br />
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~Blessings<br />
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I belong to a wonderful group of Christian, women bloggers...we have started a prompt a month...our title for this month, of course, is "Looking For Emmanuel." Do you know Him? His name is Jesus.<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-36985425363274928242014-08-14T11:48:00.000-04:002014-08-14T12:05:29.587-04:00We Never Know<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">I know much has been said about the tragedy of Robin Williams death. It was shocking. But, to me maybe not so much...You see, we lost a nephew, to suicide. It made us all...ask, WHY!? We will never know. David, left us way too soon and our grief lingers still. Always will. We are praying for those who know this pain, so shocking that it leaves you numb in disbelief. All we can do is cling to a loving God, who willingly gave His own Son</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">...He understands.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">I just read this...sad but true.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">Wh</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">enever Richard Cory went down town.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">We people on the pavement looked at him: </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">He was a gentleman from sole to crown, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">Clean favored, and imperially slim. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And he was always quietly arrayed, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And he was always human when he talked; </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">But still he fluttered pulses when he said, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">'Good-morning,' and he glittered when he walked. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And admirably schooled in every grace: </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">In fine, we thought that he was everything </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">To make us wish that we were in his place. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">So on we worked, and waited for the light, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.428571701049805px;">Went home and put a bullet through his head.</span><br />
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~Blessings</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-19249727452139766812014-07-28T10:55:00.002-04:002014-07-28T11:01:52.166-04:00You Matter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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And there's only One who has every hair on every head numbered. Only One who welcomes each person to earth and watches over their last breath. Only One.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">You see, we can never be big. Only God is big.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">And we can never be small. Because God says we matter.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">So when we feel the pressure to be "big"</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> in some way, we can remind ourselves that God alone gets to claim that word. And when we face the temptation to feel small, we can remind ourselves that every hair on our heads are numbered by a wild and glorious God.<br /><br />You can let go of "big" as well as "small" and instead simply be.<br />Be loved.<br />Be known.<br />Be certain that your worth is beyond measure.</span><br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-88851669642190374702014-07-14T14:21:00.001-04:002014-07-14T14:32:31.238-04:00The Back Porch And Camping Out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The weather here, is so perfect, that I am going to try to write this on my Kindle. I do not want to spend time indoors, when I can sip iced coffee on the back porch. It is cool(er) here, because my Tomer, had the gumption and common sense enough to put a roof on it... and plant a tree, in just the right spot to provide lots of shade. He, is actually napping beside me as I write this. :)<br />
Our two oldest Grandboys are here, so Tomer's nap, will be short lived. They have pitched our tent and along with a friend, are planning on spending the night out here. If Scooter AKA Xavier, actually does...I will be flabbergasted! I'm pretty sure that the first noise, rustle of a leaf, Dog barking or the sight of any bug life...Will have that boy screeching and heading to the houses. LOL.<br />
Papa, has wood ready for the fire pit and I have hot dogs and marshmallows for roasting over the fire...nothing tastes better on a summer's night. Hopefully, they get along because that isn't always the case! Surprise!!! With a 6 year age difference there can be some arguing and yes, even smacking going on..A 14 year old is quite different than an 8 year old... who is prone to whining and wanting his own way. But such is life ...they are growing up so quickly that we will enjoy them while they are little. One day they will be grown men, with families of their own. I pray, they are men of character, who remember a Papa and Grammy who loved them and instilled in them, a sense of commitment to both God and family. <br />
Okay, now I am feeling melancholy...time to end this here, I want to be in my happy place...sigh. <br />
~Blessings<br />
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-64295237926476824482014-05-06T08:45:00.003-04:002014-05-06T08:48:59.330-04:00Morning Blessings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have the morning all to myself. Didn't have to hop out of bed early and head out to get the grandbabies off to school. Plus, my Tomer has meetings after his morning bus run, which means he won't be coming home. Ahhh...What to do? Not much, since I cleaned this place yesterday. I am, enjoying my coffee and catching up on a few shows...Oh, and of course reading my Bible and some prayer time. God is so amazingly good! No, life isnt perfect...we all have trials and sadness but with His leading...Well, I will...Yes, we will...Have victory over them all! My life is blessed...I love you all.</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-81955756174199240582014-04-18T14:41:00.001-04:002014-04-18T14:51:00.260-04:00By His Wounds - Glory Revealed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-6025990757555223272014-04-01T18:07:00.001-04:002014-04-01T18:07:16.177-04:00A Time Of Praise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a glorious few days here and I now proclaim..."I am so ready for Spring!" Although, things are looking rather bare and ugly at the moment. There will come a time, when God once again brings life to this place...when the Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths and Cherry Blossoms will brighten the dreary canvas of our yard and we will, as always marvel at God's handiwork. <br />
Spring...a time of new birth. A time to praise God for His blessings and marvel at His love for us...He gave His only Son, Jesus...so that I would have Eternal Life...A new Birth in Him.<br />
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~Blessings</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-39857569083252864202014-03-22T22:45:00.000-04:002014-03-22T22:46:38.642-04:00Missing Daddy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #ff7272; font-family: 'Covered By Your Grace'; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 32px;">Ten years without Daddy...seems so long since I have seen his precious face and heard his sweet voice. But in my heart, he is here...always. Singing, whistling, telling others just how much God loves them. Working...always busy, loving the outdoors...mowing grass, watering the garden at 4 a.m. And LOVE, that word is my Daddy. I will miss him my whole life long...But how blessed, I am to know, that I will spend eternity with my Daddy and Jesus.</span></div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-48775635862508984622014-03-17T10:25:00.003-04:002014-03-17T10:25:56.074-04:00HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-59563043157842767302014-03-11T22:55:00.000-04:002014-03-12T09:47:37.586-04:00The Hope Of Spring<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are expecting another Winter Storm tomorrow, it could bring us another 8" of snow. With the hope of Spring in sight...I will not complain. Today, was a lovely 56', but tomorrow will send us searching for our boots and heavy coats...again. This is Michigan...it is not called the Mitten just for it's shape, we need to wear them too. LOL. Here, most of us take it in stride...life is good...God is great....I am blessed. Oh, and our sweet Elek is spending the night.</div>
Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662440682475649151.post-15906259668631738152014-01-27T16:12:00.000-05:002014-01-27T17:40:01.958-05:00Waiting, Waiting And Waiting Some More<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">This morning, I decided to head out to the Mart to pick up a gallon of paint, after finally choosing a color </span><span style="text-align: left;">from the swatches that I brought home last week. Tomer has all walls patched and primed ...Yippee!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3NFGBU3PBs9ILLVlubqo7voz-0qPfeRtUF4KCAKNA2-ADfSu5LAIWnM2H-2Piw9ihsXidi61OXe-p82LPMIJdHxw9gbVFPFE9yx5zjYDr88L3aSprbfm2k3FlaSuAU8okysSbM5zwUa2/s1600/Patience-is-not-the-ability-to-wait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3NFGBU3PBs9ILLVlubqo7voz-0qPfeRtUF4KCAKNA2-ADfSu5LAIWnM2H-2Piw9ihsXidi61OXe-p82LPMIJdHxw9gbVFPFE9yx5zjYDr88L3aSprbfm2k3FlaSuAU8okysSbM5zwUa2/s1600/Patience-is-not-the-ability-to-wait.jpg" height="285" width="320" /></a></div>
What I expected to be a quick trip...had me gone for almost two hours! I first, picked up a couple of items that I needed and made my way to the paint department...not a soul in sight. Okay...so I strolled the aisles looking for someone. Hallelujah, I finally find someone and she kindly called for help. Soon, a nice man from another department comes to my rescue.<br />
I hand him my chosen sample and he grabs the light base off the shelf and as he types in the formula... the machine says that it must be purged first. Okay, he cleans it and empties the valves...it is now purged. Onward we go, or so we thought...now the machine is telling him that some of the tints are low. Sigh...As he starts checking out the tints, he discovers that every single one of the tints are about empty. Poor guy is apologizing but it is surely not his fault. He says that this is supposed to be done... every night. Hmmm...someone hasn't done their job. <br />
To make a long story short...I stood there, well over an hour... for one gallon of paint! When I was finally handed my paint...He thanked me for my patience and apologized once again. And in return, I thanked him for being such a conscientious worker and doing a great job.<br />
We, he and I... could have murmured and complained but instead, we chatted and laughed and made the most of a bad situation. Thank you Lord. ...I got my paint and Tomer has been informed that school is cancelled for tomorrow, that will give him the whole day to maybe finish up.<br />
The bathroom re-do continues...<br />
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