April Fun Day
Happy April Fun Day! I do not like April Fool’s day, because who wants to be made a fool. So I encourage you to have some fun today and celebrate life, friendship, family and faith.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 31 - TEC verse
14Do everything without complaining or arguing,
15so that you may become blameless and pure,
children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation,
in which you shine like stars in the universe. - Philippians 2:14-15
This weekend Morgan, Todd and I served at T.E.C (Teens Encounter Christ). The theme verse for the weekend is listed above. This verse was written two thousand years ago. Think about how is still applies to the our generation.
Blessings
Robin
15so that you may become blameless and pure,
children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation,
in which you shine like stars in the universe. - Philippians 2:14-15
This weekend Morgan, Todd and I served at T.E.C (Teens Encounter Christ). The theme verse for the weekend is listed above. This verse was written two thousand years ago. Think about how is still applies to the our generation.
Blessings
Robin
March 30 - Spring on the farm
Spring on the Farm
Andrew was invited to a friend’s farm for an afternoon of fun on the farm. Much to Andrew’s delight, he was able to assist with the delivery of a calf. He was so excited to tell us all the details when he got home.
Andrew told me he learn a few lessons from the experience.
1) It is a good idea to have big, long gloves if you are going to assist the cow with delivery.
2) It is amazing that such big baby can come out of a cow!
3) It is cool that a baby calf can get up and walk right after birth.
4) Mommy cow’s do not like boys playing with their babies!
Blessings
Robin
Andrew was invited to a friend’s farm for an afternoon of fun on the farm. Much to Andrew’s delight, he was able to assist with the delivery of a calf. He was so excited to tell us all the details when he got home.
Andrew told me he learn a few lessons from the experience.
1) It is a good idea to have big, long gloves if you are going to assist the cow with delivery.
2) It is amazing that such big baby can come out of a cow!
3) It is cool that a baby calf can get up and walk right after birth.
4) Mommy cow’s do not like boys playing with their babies!
Blessings
Robin
March 28 - communication
Effective communication is 20% what you know
and 80% how you feel about what you know.
-Jim Rohn
and 80% how you feel about what you know.
-Jim Rohn
March 26 - Open Eyes and Heart
Open our eyes and hearts to find the blessings
On March 10th, Wanda, Andrew’s goat delivered three kids, unfortunately they all passed away. A couple days after the birth, Wanda developed and infect and pneumonia. Todd and Andrew worked hard to restore Wanda’s health, but Wanda’s weak body could not fight the pneumonia. Today, she passed away while Andrew was at school. Andrew again is heart broken, but relieved that she is not suffering and ill any longer.
On January 6th I introduced you to Wanda and wrote: “I am sure there will be more stories of White Wanda coming. I am looking for the blessings.” When we are surrounded with disappointment and death, it is hard to find the blessings, but they are there. Andrew has learned valuable lessons about love, life and death and the life on a farm. When we are going through the challenging times it is critical for us to look for the blessings. The blessings are there some times we just need to open our eyes and hearts to find them.
Blessings
Robin
On March 10th, Wanda, Andrew’s goat delivered three kids, unfortunately they all passed away. A couple days after the birth, Wanda developed and infect and pneumonia. Todd and Andrew worked hard to restore Wanda’s health, but Wanda’s weak body could not fight the pneumonia. Today, she passed away while Andrew was at school. Andrew again is heart broken, but relieved that she is not suffering and ill any longer.
On January 6th I introduced you to Wanda and wrote: “I am sure there will be more stories of White Wanda coming. I am looking for the blessings.” When we are surrounded with disappointment and death, it is hard to find the blessings, but they are there. Andrew has learned valuable lessons about love, life and death and the life on a farm. When we are going through the challenging times it is critical for us to look for the blessings. The blessings are there some times we just need to open our eyes and hearts to find them.
Blessings
Robin
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March 25 - Sadie
I rule the house!
Yesterday, I introduced you to Baylee, Andrew’s dog. Today, I would like to introduce you to Prairie Heart Mercedes (Sadie), Morgan’s Dog. Sadie is a Bichon Frise and will be 5 in June.
When Morgan was eleven year old she wanted a dog of her own. At the time we had Dutch, who was 13 years old and we just knew that a young puppy would drive him crazy. We told Morgan that she could get a puppy after Dutch passed away, but she needed to save her money. Morgan saved all her babysitting and gift money for a year and a half. She did extensive research on the Internet to the type of puppy that she wanted. She also decided that she was going to use her dog to help her get the things she wants as a teenager. So she developed a business plan to raise puppies.
In August of 2004, Mercedes became Morgan’s baby, and soon her name changed to Sadie. Sadie is a wonderful family dog. She is low energy. Her favorite things are sleeping and going for a walk. She has very little tolerance for Baylee and prefers to only see her from a distance.
Sadie has had two litters of puppies. Morgan was right beside her during the births and it was a great experience for everyone in the family. Morgan has used her puppy money to purchase her first car and invest in her college funds. Lessons she has learned from Sadie – include how to market puppies and that gross income in considerably more than net income in a business venture.
Sadie definitely rules the house and is the princess of the dogs.
Blessings
Robin
Yesterday, I introduced you to Baylee, Andrew’s dog. Today, I would like to introduce you to Prairie Heart Mercedes (Sadie), Morgan’s Dog. Sadie is a Bichon Frise and will be 5 in June.
When Morgan was eleven year old she wanted a dog of her own. At the time we had Dutch, who was 13 years old and we just knew that a young puppy would drive him crazy. We told Morgan that she could get a puppy after Dutch passed away, but she needed to save her money. Morgan saved all her babysitting and gift money for a year and a half. She did extensive research on the Internet to the type of puppy that she wanted. She also decided that she was going to use her dog to help her get the things she wants as a teenager. So she developed a business plan to raise puppies.
In August of 2004, Mercedes became Morgan’s baby, and soon her name changed to Sadie. Sadie is a wonderful family dog. She is low energy. Her favorite things are sleeping and going for a walk. She has very little tolerance for Baylee and prefers to only see her from a distance.
Sadie has had two litters of puppies. Morgan was right beside her during the births and it was a great experience for everyone in the family. Morgan has used her puppy money to purchase her first car and invest in her college funds. Lessons she has learned from Sadie – include how to market puppies and that gross income in considerably more than net income in a business venture.
Sadie definitely rules the house and is the princess of the dogs.
Blessings
Robin
Monday, March 23, 2009
March 24 - Baylee
Never pick the Smartest Dog in the litter!
Baylee -- Blessing or Burden???
I would like to introduce you to Baylee, Andrew’s German Shorthair Pointer. One of the most common statements heard in our home is “BAYLEE --- NO!”
Todd did extensive research and found a breeder that was having German Short puppies. The puppies were ready to be picked up while Todd was gone on a hunting trip. Andrew had pick of the litter, so it became my responsibility to pick the puppy with Andrew. I thought it was as easy as going and picking up the puppy that came to Andrew first. NO! The breeder had the litter in a field trial test. All nine puppies were tested in what seemed like 100 events and scores were given to each event and well as a comprehensive score. After all the testing was completed Andrew (age 10 at the time) when out and picked his puppy based on the scores. Baylee was clearly the smartest puppy in the litter based on the testing.
She has proven to us over and over that she is a smart dog. We have learned over and over that smart dogs need to have their energy channeled at all times. Baylee is able to open all the doors in our house. So when she wants to come in the house, she just lets herself in. Great right! No, she never closes the door behind her and we live in SD! This also means that she can open the pantry door where the dog food is kept. She is able to open the cabinet to the garbage. She is working on being able to open the oven door. She certainly knows how to get the food off the top of the stove, brownies are one of her favorites. She can open her kennel door. You name it she can open it with a little practice and time alone.
So we have had to learn to lock doors if you do not want Baylee in the house or in a room. We have to chain her kennel closed. We have invested in the in home wireless fencing to keep Baylee out of the kitchen – thus out of the pantry, oven and garbage cans.
We do love Bad dog, I mean Baylee, she has provided us with hours of entertainment and joy. I do not recommend picking the smart dog of the litter, but if you do, be ready to channel that energy for blessings verses burdens.
Blessings
Robin
Baylee -- Blessing or Burden???
I would like to introduce you to Baylee, Andrew’s German Shorthair Pointer. One of the most common statements heard in our home is “BAYLEE --- NO!”
Todd did extensive research and found a breeder that was having German Short puppies. The puppies were ready to be picked up while Todd was gone on a hunting trip. Andrew had pick of the litter, so it became my responsibility to pick the puppy with Andrew. I thought it was as easy as going and picking up the puppy that came to Andrew first. NO! The breeder had the litter in a field trial test. All nine puppies were tested in what seemed like 100 events and scores were given to each event and well as a comprehensive score. After all the testing was completed Andrew (age 10 at the time) when out and picked his puppy based on the scores. Baylee was clearly the smartest puppy in the litter based on the testing.
She has proven to us over and over that she is a smart dog. We have learned over and over that smart dogs need to have their energy channeled at all times. Baylee is able to open all the doors in our house. So when she wants to come in the house, she just lets herself in. Great right! No, she never closes the door behind her and we live in SD! This also means that she can open the pantry door where the dog food is kept. She is able to open the cabinet to the garbage. She is working on being able to open the oven door. She certainly knows how to get the food off the top of the stove, brownies are one of her favorites. She can open her kennel door. You name it she can open it with a little practice and time alone.
So we have had to learn to lock doors if you do not want Baylee in the house or in a room. We have to chain her kennel closed. We have invested in the in home wireless fencing to keep Baylee out of the kitchen – thus out of the pantry, oven and garbage cans.
We do love Bad dog, I mean Baylee, she has provided us with hours of entertainment and joy. I do not recommend picking the smart dog of the litter, but if you do, be ready to channel that energy for blessings verses burdens.
Blessings
Robin
Sunday, March 22, 2009
March 23 - Serenity
“God grant me the serenity to accept the people
I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can,
and the wisdom to know...
it's me!"
I love this twist on the serenity prayer. I read this quote in the book QBQ (Question behind the Question) by John G. Miller. I have a printed this quote and have it hanging in my office to remind me that I can only change my behavior, not the behaviors of others.
Blessings
Robin
I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can,
and the wisdom to know...
it's me!"
I love this twist on the serenity prayer. I read this quote in the book QBQ (Question behind the Question) by John G. Miller. I have a printed this quote and have it hanging in my office to remind me that I can only change my behavior, not the behaviors of others.
Blessings
Robin
March 22 - Spring
If we had no winter,
the spring would not be so pleasant;
if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,
prosperity would not be so welcome.
~Anne Bradstreet
the spring would not be so pleasant;
if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,
prosperity would not be so welcome.
~Anne Bradstreet
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March 20 - Angel in a Red Car
Angel in the Red Car
This morning on my way to work I met an Angel in a Red Car. I was driving the back road to get to the interstate. I take this road a lot, it is just a blacktop road and the speed limit is only 55mph. I know the speed limit, because the nice police officer has reminded me twice that the speed limit is only 55mph on this road. My last ticket on this road was about a year ago. Today, I was busy thinking about everything I need to get done during the day, as I drove. My lead foot was back in the old habit of speeding.
I meet an angel in a red car that flashed his lights and waved at me to slow down. I looked down and I was going 73mph. I slowed down and sure enough there was that same nice police officer on the other side of the hill waiting for me.
I feel blessed that the Angel in the Red Car saved me $104 this morning.
Blessings
Robin
This morning on my way to work I met an Angel in a Red Car. I was driving the back road to get to the interstate. I take this road a lot, it is just a blacktop road and the speed limit is only 55mph. I know the speed limit, because the nice police officer has reminded me twice that the speed limit is only 55mph on this road. My last ticket on this road was about a year ago. Today, I was busy thinking about everything I need to get done during the day, as I drove. My lead foot was back in the old habit of speeding.
I meet an angel in a red car that flashed his lights and waved at me to slow down. I looked down and I was going 73mph. I slowed down and sure enough there was that same nice police officer on the other side of the hill waiting for me.
I feel blessed that the Angel in the Red Car saved me $104 this morning.
Blessings
Robin
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 18 - Kites
Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Today was a beautiful spring day in South Dakota. Andrew came in the house for supper and said, “Wow it was a great day. We (the kids in the neighborhood) had a great time flying kites. The kids went to the dollar store after school and bought kites. They spent the next several hours out in our pasture flying the kites. It is so simple, but so much fun. The memories will last a life time.
When was the last time you flew a kite?
Blessings
Robin
Today was a beautiful spring day in South Dakota. Andrew came in the house for supper and said, “Wow it was a great day. We (the kids in the neighborhood) had a great time flying kites. The kids went to the dollar store after school and bought kites. They spent the next several hours out in our pasture flying the kites. It is so simple, but so much fun. The memories will last a life time.
When was the last time you flew a kite?
Blessings
Robin
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
An Irish Prayer
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
No Limits
As children we believe we can do anything. Some of use believed that we might become president, a great artist, a rock star, a super model, or travel to the moon and the list goes on and on. When did we stop dreaming and believing we could be anything we wanted to be? As adults we begin to put fences around those dreams and we limit ourselves.
What did you want to be as child?
… set no limits …. Dream.
Blessings
Robin
As children we believe we can do anything. Some of use believed that we might become president, a great artist, a rock star, a super model, or travel to the moon and the list goes on and on. When did we stop dreaming and believing we could be anything we wanted to be? As adults we begin to put fences around those dreams and we limit ourselves.
What did you want to be as child?
… set no limits …. Dream.
Blessings
Robin
March 15 - Give in creative ways
Give in Creative Ways
I spent the weekend at my brother, Les’s house for that State A Girls Basketball tournament. While at his house we talked about the economy and how the manufacturing industry in Watertown, SD has been impacted. Several people have lost jobs, had their salary or hours reduced. My bother has been impacted as he has had to lay off employees and take a salary reduction himself.
He realizes that when the times get difficult, it is time to give with all your heart. He looked for a creative way that he could give to others in need. He went back to a skill that he learned on the farm --- Butchering. Les has purchased ten pigs over the winter and processed them himself, to give away to families in need. This is not only a gift of food but a gift of labor to help those less fortunate.
What creative ways can you help others in need?
Blessings
Robin
I spent the weekend at my brother, Les’s house for that State A Girls Basketball tournament. While at his house we talked about the economy and how the manufacturing industry in Watertown, SD has been impacted. Several people have lost jobs, had their salary or hours reduced. My bother has been impacted as he has had to lay off employees and take a salary reduction himself.
He realizes that when the times get difficult, it is time to give with all your heart. He looked for a creative way that he could give to others in need. He went back to a skill that he learned on the farm --- Butchering. Les has purchased ten pigs over the winter and processed them himself, to give away to families in need. This is not only a gift of food but a gift of labor to help those less fortunate.
What creative ways can you help others in need?
Blessings
Robin
March 14 - Pi Day
Today is Pi Day 3.14
Celebrate the fact that you are not in Algebra, Geometry or Calculus anymore!
Blessings
Robin
Celebrate the fact that you are not in Algebra, Geometry or Calculus anymore!
Blessings
Robin
Thursday, March 12, 2009
March 13 - Be a kid again
Be a kid again!
Strive to keep a childlike attitude in your work and free time. As grown ups we take ourselves way too seriously, and sometimes we become a heart attack waiting to happen.
It’s OK to act like a kid again! Play and have fun!
Blessings
Robin
Strive to keep a childlike attitude in your work and free time. As grown ups we take ourselves way too seriously, and sometimes we become a heart attack waiting to happen.
It’s OK to act like a kid again! Play and have fun!
Blessings
Robin
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March 11 - Chicken
Great meals
A couple days ago I wrote about how using the “good china” for family is important. I had a couple people let me know that they would like a good recipe to go with the good china. So here is one of my family’s favorites. This is easy and tasty. You can tell that I truly do not have a recipe for this. I just make it. Remember I am cooking for a family of 5 and often we have a couple extra kids at the table.
Chicken and Pasta
- Cube 3 -4 chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 1 bag of pasta (My family prefers Penne or Bow Tie)
- Broccoli, Cauliflower and carrots (I use fresh if I have it, frozen will work) Sometimes it is only one veggie. It just depends what is in the house.
- 1 can chicken broth
- Your favorite seasonings to taste
Brown the cubed chicken and onion together; seasoning as it browns. Cook the pasta while browning the chicken. Once the chicken is completely cooked, add the veggies and chicken broth. Cover to cook veggies. Once veggies are cooked through add the pasta. I usually sprinkle a little cheese on top. I serve with French bread and a salad.
Blessings
Robin
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 10 - Disappointment
Disappointment
Andrew has been waiting for Wanda, his goat, to have her kids for 2 months. He faithfully checks on Wanda before & after school and right before bed. He has been developing his patience as he has been waiting for the big day.
Today was the day, but it was not what he expected. When Andrew went to check on Wanda he found that she had delivered three kids, but none of them were alive. Andrew was devastated and disappointed. He had been waiting for the kids to come for two months. He was excited to be able to play with the babies and watch them grow. His dreams were taken away and he did not have a chance to help Wanda save a baby.
Life is filled with disappointments and sometimes our dreams do not come true, but there is always a reason why. This is a hard lesson to learn at any age, but especially for a twelve old boy that has compassion and love for animals.
Blessings
Robin
Andrew has been waiting for Wanda, his goat, to have her kids for 2 months. He faithfully checks on Wanda before & after school and right before bed. He has been developing his patience as he has been waiting for the big day.
Today was the day, but it was not what he expected. When Andrew went to check on Wanda he found that she had delivered three kids, but none of them were alive. Andrew was devastated and disappointed. He had been waiting for the kids to come for two months. He was excited to be able to play with the babies and watch them grow. His dreams were taken away and he did not have a chance to help Wanda save a baby.
Life is filled with disappointments and sometimes our dreams do not come true, but there is always a reason why. This is a hard lesson to learn at any age, but especially for a twelve old boy that has compassion and love for animals.
Blessings
Robin
Sunday, March 8, 2009
March 9 - Temptation
Temptation
As you know, I am giving up Diet Coke for Lent. I have decided not to celebrate “Feast days” on Sunday’s. I will not have Diet Coke from Ash Wednesday until Sunrise on Easter Sunday. I have been tempted to just have a small glass or celebrate “Feast days”, but I remember that I am doing this to recognize the things in my life that tempt me. Jesus gave spent forty days being tempted by Satan. How do you suppose those 40 days went? I bet Satan was using more than just Diet Coke to tempt Jesus.
Satan is alive in our lives. He is here and he is tempting us.
For me Diet Coke is an additive pleasure. I miss it very much. Because I miss it, it is a reminder to me of what Jesus did for us. When I crave the Diet Coke, I ask God to guide my day in helping me make good choices. This week I was getting pretty confident in my ability to go without a Diet Coke, so fewer cravings means fewer prayers. I thought that I could go at this by myself. We need God all the time, not just when we have troubles or temptation. I let my guard down and Satan attacked me and my family.
The attack came on the way home from church. Everyone was a little tired from the lost hour of sleep (day light savings time) and comments were made in less than loving tones to each other. I lost it and I raised my voice and I blamed my family members for the way I was feeling. I regret saying things that should not have been spoken. After I raised my voice and realized that I set a poor example for my children, I was thinking, none of this would have happened if I could have had my “caffeine” fix this morning. I was still looking to blame someone or something for what happened. I am accountable for my behavior. I know that Satan does not want me to go to church or spent time in prayer with God. Satan was looking for another way to get to us and I let him in. Everything could have been prevented, by me taking accountability of the situation, stopping, praying and asked God to guide me.
Prayer is so important in our lives. It is our connection to God. I challenge you to set a time in your day to pray. Pray that we are not tempted.
Know that I am praying for each of you.
Blessings
Robin
As you know, I am giving up Diet Coke for Lent. I have decided not to celebrate “Feast days” on Sunday’s. I will not have Diet Coke from Ash Wednesday until Sunrise on Easter Sunday. I have been tempted to just have a small glass or celebrate “Feast days”, but I remember that I am doing this to recognize the things in my life that tempt me. Jesus gave spent forty days being tempted by Satan. How do you suppose those 40 days went? I bet Satan was using more than just Diet Coke to tempt Jesus.
Satan is alive in our lives. He is here and he is tempting us.
For me Diet Coke is an additive pleasure. I miss it very much. Because I miss it, it is a reminder to me of what Jesus did for us. When I crave the Diet Coke, I ask God to guide my day in helping me make good choices. This week I was getting pretty confident in my ability to go without a Diet Coke, so fewer cravings means fewer prayers. I thought that I could go at this by myself. We need God all the time, not just when we have troubles or temptation. I let my guard down and Satan attacked me and my family.
The attack came on the way home from church. Everyone was a little tired from the lost hour of sleep (day light savings time) and comments were made in less than loving tones to each other. I lost it and I raised my voice and I blamed my family members for the way I was feeling. I regret saying things that should not have been spoken. After I raised my voice and realized that I set a poor example for my children, I was thinking, none of this would have happened if I could have had my “caffeine” fix this morning. I was still looking to blame someone or something for what happened. I am accountable for my behavior. I know that Satan does not want me to go to church or spent time in prayer with God. Satan was looking for another way to get to us and I let him in. Everything could have been prevented, by me taking accountability of the situation, stopping, praying and asked God to guide me.
Prayer is so important in our lives. It is our connection to God. I challenge you to set a time in your day to pray. Pray that we are not tempted.
Know that I am praying for each of you.
Blessings
Robin
Saturday, March 7, 2009
March 8 - special dinner
Special Dinner
What are you waiting for? When was the last time you used that “special” china, the good silverware and the crystal glassware? Thanksgiving or Christmas? Easter is coming…. Why wait for holidays to take out the special place setting for our families?
When I was growing up my mom served most Sunday suppers (yes, I said supper. Growing up on a farm we had supper!) on her best china, with grandma’s silverware and crystal glasses, that mom and dad received as a wedding gift in 1965. My mom believed that the “good stuff” was meant to be used and shared with the people she loved. It was important that we as children learned to set a formal table, use cloth napkins and knew what fork to use and when.
When my brother’s and my families come home, we always eat in the dining room with the good dishes. This is my mom’s way to say you are important to me and I want you to have my best.
What are you waiting for? Make a special dinner for your family. Use the good dishes that only come out on special occasions. Some of you may have dishes that have never been used. Celebrate being a family. Let your family know they are special and they deserve your best!
Blessings
Robin
What are you waiting for? When was the last time you used that “special” china, the good silverware and the crystal glassware? Thanksgiving or Christmas? Easter is coming…. Why wait for holidays to take out the special place setting for our families?
When I was growing up my mom served most Sunday suppers (yes, I said supper. Growing up on a farm we had supper!) on her best china, with grandma’s silverware and crystal glasses, that mom and dad received as a wedding gift in 1965. My mom believed that the “good stuff” was meant to be used and shared with the people she loved. It was important that we as children learned to set a formal table, use cloth napkins and knew what fork to use and when.
When my brother’s and my families come home, we always eat in the dining room with the good dishes. This is my mom’s way to say you are important to me and I want you to have my best.
What are you waiting for? Make a special dinner for your family. Use the good dishes that only come out on special occasions. Some of you may have dishes that have never been used. Celebrate being a family. Let your family know they are special and they deserve your best!
Blessings
Robin
March 6 - gifts to children
The greatest gifts you can give your children,
Are the roots of responsibility,
And the wings of independence.
- Denis Waitley
Are the roots of responsibility,
And the wings of independence.
- Denis Waitley
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
March 5 - Lent - 40 days?
Lent
I chose to give up something I enjoy for lent, as a reminder of what Jesus did for each of us. For Lent this year I decided to give of my much loved coffee. It would be a sacrifice, but I knew I could do it, since I went 40 + days last year. Todd did not think that coffee was enough of a sacrifice, so he encouraged (I guess you could say encouraged) me to give of Diet Coke for 40 days! That silver can is one of the first things that I want to see when I wake up in the morning.
The first couple days I missed the fizz early in the morning. I did not miss the caffeine like I thought I would. I still have my coffee. I have now completed 8 day, 14 hours and 39 minutes.
Tonight as I was researching the history of giving up things for Lent I found interesting information in Wikipedia.
There are traditionally forty days in Lent which are marked by fasting, both from foods and festivities, and by other acts of penance. The three traditional practices to be taken up with renewed vigour during Lent are prayer (justice towards God), fasting (justice towards self), and almsgiving (justice towards neighbour). Today, some people give up a vice of theirs, add something that will bring them closer to God, and often give the time or money spent doing that to charitable purposes or organizations.
Over Lent, I will spend time writing about Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
I also found some great news!
When observing fasting or abstinence during Lent, regard must be paid to the fact that Sundays are Feast Days, so the fast or abstinence may be broken. If one counts the days from Ash Wednesday to the day before Easter Sunday, excluding the Sundays, one will see that there are forty of them, corresponding to the number of days Christ spent in the wilderness.
I counted the days on my calendar twice! Sunday will be a great Diet Coke Day!
Blessings
Robin
I chose to give up something I enjoy for lent, as a reminder of what Jesus did for each of us. For Lent this year I decided to give of my much loved coffee. It would be a sacrifice, but I knew I could do it, since I went 40 + days last year. Todd did not think that coffee was enough of a sacrifice, so he encouraged (I guess you could say encouraged) me to give of Diet Coke for 40 days! That silver can is one of the first things that I want to see when I wake up in the morning.
The first couple days I missed the fizz early in the morning. I did not miss the caffeine like I thought I would. I still have my coffee. I have now completed 8 day, 14 hours and 39 minutes.
Tonight as I was researching the history of giving up things for Lent I found interesting information in Wikipedia.
There are traditionally forty days in Lent which are marked by fasting, both from foods and festivities, and by other acts of penance. The three traditional practices to be taken up with renewed vigour during Lent are prayer (justice towards God), fasting (justice towards self), and almsgiving (justice towards neighbour). Today, some people give up a vice of theirs, add something that will bring them closer to God, and often give the time or money spent doing that to charitable purposes or organizations.
Over Lent, I will spend time writing about Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
I also found some great news!
When observing fasting or abstinence during Lent, regard must be paid to the fact that Sundays are Feast Days, so the fast or abstinence may be broken. If one counts the days from Ash Wednesday to the day before Easter Sunday, excluding the Sundays, one will see that there are forty of them, corresponding to the number of days Christ spent in the wilderness.
I counted the days on my calendar twice! Sunday will be a great Diet Coke Day!
Blessings
Robin
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 4 - Morgan's passage
or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret—it leads only to evil.
9 For evil men will be cut off,
but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Take time to ask your family members about their favorite bible verse and why they chose it. I have the verses hi-lighted in my bible with their name next to it.
Blessings
Robin
Take time to ask your family members about their favorite bible verse and why they chose it. I have the verses hi-lighted in my bible with their name next to it.
Blessings
Robin
Monday, March 2, 2009
Ross’s Favorite Bible Verse
“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face evermore.” Psalm 105:4
Ross told me that this means to always seek the LORD. He is powerful, strong, wise and in control. At the age of ten, Ross feels that this verse gives him comfort and it was the first verse of the bible that he had memorized.
Blessings
Robin
“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face evermore.” Psalm 105:4
Ross told me that this means to always seek the LORD. He is powerful, strong, wise and in control. At the age of ten, Ross feels that this verse gives him comfort and it was the first verse of the bible that he had memorized.
Blessings
Robin
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Andrew’s Favorite Bible Verse
I asked each of my children, “What is your favorite bible verse?” Andrew replied, “John 3:16, because it is simple and to the point.”
John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
What is your favorite bible verse and why?
Blessings
Robin
I asked each of my children, “What is your favorite bible verse?” Andrew replied, “John 3:16, because it is simple and to the point.”
John 3:16
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
What is your favorite bible verse and why?
Blessings
Robin
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