Back To Work

Today has been the first day back to work in three weeks. It was good to get back but sure am tired. Not to tired to go shopping after work though. I got a gift card from my husband for A.C. Moore and so we stopped on our way home. I should never go shopping with my husband. He sees things I don't so ended up spending more than what the gift card was for. But it is for my crafting projects that I do.

What I want to do is try to get enough crafts done so that I can get into one of our big craft fairs next November. I make paperweights using floor titles and then adding things to them. Then I have dollies to go with them if people want to use on furniture instead of paper. I also do Zentangles with is a great way to relax and have something nice when I am done. Then I want to give some of the money earned to a Deaf Ministry that I like. I am not deaf, but have to use sign language for signing at church as I have problems with my vocal cords due to no thyroid.

One of my Zentangles.

One of my paperweights. I really needed to crop so the paperweight would show up better.

Salt

Matthew 5:13
You are the salt of the earth.

Thought
Now that most areas are going through the winter season, salt is used to put down on the roads, driveways, walks to help people be able to drive and walk better. A little traction underneath their tires and feet.

The Lord wants us to be the salt of the world. To help people see Jesus and accept Him into their life so that they have good traction to walk on and keep the person safe.

Salt is good for a lot of things but it has to be fresh otherwise it is useless. So in order that we are fresh and ready to tell other the Gospel news is to read our Bible and know how to explain the wonderful news of Christ. Then we will be following Jesus by being the salt of the world.

A Song

Today I put in the cd The Heart Of God Damaris and I listen to the song I Sing Peace I stopped and really listen to the words. They spoke to me. Below are the words to the song. Damaris Carbaugh is the singer.

I Sing Peace
Words and music by Bill Cantos

Peace, I sing peace;
I sing peace in the name of the Lord.
Peace, I sing peace,
I sing peace in the name of the Lord.
There is peace in abundance at the foot of the cross
Where I understand His mercy and how much it cost.
There is peace overflowing in the shelter of His arms
Where He holds me forever safe from harm.

Joy, I sing joy,
I sing joy in the name of the Lord.
Joy, I sing joy,
I sing joy in the name of the Lord.
There is joy in abundance at the foot of the cross
Where I understand His mercy and how much it cost.
There is joy overflowing in the shelter of His arms
Where He hold me forever safe from harm.

Love, I sing love,
I sing love in the name of the Lord.
Love, I sing love;
I sing love in the name of the Lord.
I sing joy in the name of the Lord.
I sing peace in the name of the Lord.


* The Heart Of God Damaris (cd)

Is God Near To You or Far Away?

Jeremiah 23:23

Am I God at hand saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?

As I was working on my word puzzle today I came across this verse. And I began thinking about how I feel, about the idea of God being right with me or do I see Him far from me. I discovered that sometimes I feel and sense He is right with me. Then other times I don't feel accountable to Him. Just do my own thing as if He wasn't with me at all.

What about you? Do you feel God is right with you. Does that stop you from doing things different then if you think He is in Heaven?

I think for the new year that is ahead of me I am going to make it a goal to have God with me at all times. 

Holy Spirit (Puzzle)

Today's Puzzle Quiz

Fruit of the Spirit _ _ _ _ (4)
                           
Fruit of the Spirit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8)*


* Could have two answers and be right.

The Comforter

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall _ _ _ _ _ (5 letters) you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

What Can You Learn From This Verse?

A tall and very handsome man. Later rejected by God. 

_ _ _ _ (4)

These are the questions for today. The (4) after the questions means that there are four letters in the word. That is how they have it done in the puzzle. It really does help. 

Enjoy. And think about the questions and answers. I find it is the fun of learning the Word. I know some are not puzzle people or game people but it is one way of getting into the Word and learning. 

A New Year Begins

Happy New Years to everyone!

It is a new beginning and I pray that this year my health will be better so that I can post at least something everyday like I want to. Right now I am just getting over a viral upper respiratory infection. I went to a surprise party for my aunt who turned 90. There was about 20 people there and half of us got sick the next day.

For me it was a blessing in disguise. Where I work I am scheduled to work 16 hours a week. I am now a floater which means I fill in for those who are sick or vacation or can not be at work. This means because of the holidays and other reasons I would have to work 8 hours overtime and we just got our budget cut and there would not have been enough money to pay for that many hours. But because I have been off sick I can just list my 16 hours as vacation or sick days and it works out alright. It is strange and not a very good way to have to do it but the Lord knows.


How well do you know your Bible-Fun way to answer that question. 
What I would like to do for awhile is I have found a great Bible crossword puzzle. It is very easy but in some ways it is not, especially if they don't give you the verse that goes with the question. I found already this is helping me know how much I know about the Bible and also gets me thinking about the answers to some of the questions. This help me to get to know the Bible more. So I am going to throw out a verse that stands out for me and see if you know the answer.

You can comment, as there is a place at the bottom of the post to comment. Or just answer it for yourself.

Question
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was _ _ _ (3 letters); and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.

I will give you the number of letters in the bracket beside the blank. If there is a verse that goes with it I will give you the verse also. In this one no verse.

Have fun!