In the midst of persecution and trials the Hebrew believers were struggling to keep the faith. This encouraging letter reminds them that the holiest place of the temple has been opened by the blood of Jesus Christ. Now they can draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith to fellowship with God Himself. Don’t give up, but rather, “let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (10:22-23)
Leviticus 25:4 but during the
seventh year the land shall have a sabbath rest, a sabbath to the LORD;
you shall not sow your field nor prune your vineyard.
With our busy schedules and our hectic pace of life, we too need readjustment. Demands of work, family, and church can require reevaluation. One way we do that is by observing the sabbath principle—making sure to set aside time to rest and prayerfully refocus our priorities. Jesus, for example, went “to a solitary place; and there He prayed” (Mark 1:35).
When can you pull aside from your activities and prayerfully ask God to reset your spiritual calendar to His Word and His will? Is it time for a readjustment? To make the most of your time, take time to pray.
I am going to be gone for 2 weeks to see my daughter and granddaughters. I might be able to get on computer there but not as much. Keep the post going on here. We will stay strong in the Lord. elsalioness:D
This started out being such a great day even though it was very cold. Then somewhere between having breakfast & the beauty shop, I lost money out of my coat pocket. This was my Christmas shopping money that I was going to use while out with my Mom today & needless to say, the day went down hill from that time on. I did not realize it was gone until I went to pay for some toys that were for kids from our Angel tree. Thankfully, my mother had enough money to cover my ticket........then the hunt was on. No luck. I have a very good feeling where it fell out and I also have a very good feeling someone picked it up and felt really "blessed" today. My very sweet and loving husband replaced the money for me from his pocket......once I filled him in on what happened......Thank you, Lord.....
After that, we were almost hit twice by people who were definitely not watching where they were going. I also had a large woman in one of those power scooters who ran me over in one store....plus, I could not find some things I was looking for. Just a horrid day....I am almost to the point to where I don't even want to get out to Christmas shop any more.....I think I will just tell everyone we are going to have a nice large meal and they are invited and that's their gift!
I just wanted to say that we serve a truly awesome God. I feel so unworthy sometimes to call him my "Father" & I am truly sorry that I do not live like I should "24/7" & I know that He is a very forgiving God and has "eyes full of mercy" for His children. Those of us who know Him personally take comfort in that & know that we can come any time & bow at his feet and worship. He will put his loving arms about us and draw us to His breast......Thank you, for being my "King of Kings & Lord of Lords, Jesus. Amen
I've been working on a project using my 28" Authentic Knitting Board, so I've put my backstrap experiments on hold. However, that doesn't stop me from thinking about it. Here's a list of some sites and books I've drawn from over the past few weeks. I'll be adding to this as time goes on:
- Laverne Waddington's Flckr Account. Beautiful examples and video instruction: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39560980@N05/
- Bob's Crafts. A simple backstrap with a rigid heddle: http://bobscrafts.com/bobstuff/backstrp.htm
- Franco's Fiber Adventures. Backstrap looming and more: http://francosfiberadventure.blogspot.com/
- Weavolution's Backstrap Group. A huge amount of information and enthusiasm: http://www.weavolution.com/node/3150
- "Backstrap Basics." Laverne Waddington's Weavezine how-to article: http://www.weavezine.com/content/backstrap-basics
- "Backstrap Basics." Videos accompanying the Weavezine article: 1) Narrow Warp; 2) Wide Warp + Heddles; 3) Wide Warp + Opening Sheds; 4) Wide Warp + Finishing.
- Know It All's Making a Natural Weaving: http://www.knowitall.org/naturalstate/html/Weaving/Weaving-Picture.cfm
- Flckr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=all&q=backstrap+weaving&m=text
Books:
- Backstrap Weaving / by Barbara Taber and Marilyn Anderson, New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1975.
- Rigid Heddle Weaving / by Karen Swanson, New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, 1975
- The Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing Book / by Rachel Brown, New York : Knopf : distributed by Random House, 1978.
I noticed in my "neighborhood", there just doesn't seem to be a lot going on. (smile) I know that that is how it is here. My house is getting very close to being finished with the "total make over"....doesn't even look the same. I
am hoping it will be done in time to maybe put up a tree at least. May not have any furniture, but we can have a tree! LOL!!! Going to borrow my son's 91/2 ft one since our living room ceilings are so tall. He isn't going to be using it, he said. And, did say he would help put it up as it was very heavy and takes two or more to put up. Now, I'm wondering if I will have enough to "dress" one that huge....I gave a lot away a couple of years back, so don't know. Might have to purchase some more.
It is currently raining a very "cold" rain. Am hoping the snow that was in the forecast goes south like it showed last night on the map......I'm praying. My niece who lives down further south of us posted that it was snowing there two hours ago. So, we shall see.
Guess I better go so I can go take a shower and get myself ready for church....we are practicing a Christmas Puppet show for the Christmas Program. So much going on during December....Wow. Time to slow down and take a deep breath.
Ephesians 6:17 "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
The Bible says that the devil doesn’t stand a chance because the Spirit, who is in us, is greater than he is (1 John 4:4). Christ came to destroy the works of the devil through His life, ministry, and sacrifice (3:8). At the cross, He disarmed and triumphed over the devil (Col. 1:13-14; 2:15).
Though defeated by the cross, the devil remains active in this world. But his final defeat is certain (Rev. 20:7-10). Until then, we take up the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:10-18), standing firm against him by Jesus’ blood and His Word. He doesn’t stand a chance.John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
The only ticket to heaven goes to those who have put their faith in
Jesus Christ and His death on the cross as payment for their sin.
Some offer other ways. But those tickets are worthless. To make sure you’re going to heaven, trust Jesus. He’s the only way.
Jesus took my place on the cross and gave me a place in heaven.
KEEP THE FAITH
Read Hebrews 10: 1-25
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 NKJV
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Perhaps these Christians found themselves irritated with their fellow believers in the presence of all the outside pressure. Maybe they were tempted just like we are, to just drop out for awhile and blend in with the culture. Why put ourselves with a group of people who sometimes don’t even get along?
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Help us Lord, to remain faithful to you and to our fellow believers. Give us the motivation to follow this admonition in Hebrews:
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And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25
| Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Ps. 46:10 This is my favorite verse of Scripture. I think it is because it reminds me to get alone and be quiet at times so that I can hear the "still small voice of God". Right now....this verse is speaking to me because my head is spinning in thoughts. Found out that my Uncle passed away this morning. That makes the last elder member of my Dad's side of the family. They are all gone now; my grandparents, my dad, his sister, & now her husband. That leaves us grand-children to carry own. My Granddad was a Baptist preacher for as long as I can remember. He & my grandmother practically raised me and my two brothers because my parents both worked. We lived next door with a pasture between us that we had a path worn down between houses. My Auntie and Uncle lived close to "town" while we lived out in the country. During the summertime, their four children would come out and stay with our grandparents for a week or two. We had so many good times together. And, there weren't all the toys & electronic games and stuff of today. We had mostly "home-made toys" or we used our "imagination", something kids of today have no idea how to do. I don't think any of us ever used this phrase that I can remember, "I'm bored"!!! There was too much to do. (smile) Well, here is to my Uncle Harley.........thanks for being such a wonderful patient & loving man. I know these past years have not been kind to you......go now & rest in the arms of your heavenly Father. Thank you, Lord, for blessing my life with this man & his family. I have such great memories. Thank you for that,too. In Jesus' name, AMEN |
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