tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848214215713734912024-03-18T23:22:10.761-04:00Passionate Children's ServantA journey through my life with God and His children!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.comBlogger368125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-56270125777014796172020-04-30T11:05:00.000-04:002020-04-30T11:05:44.097-04:00Good Grace (Live) - Hillsong UNITED<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EhKSRIvDFI0" width="480"></iframe>Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-8111699511402565932014-05-24T13:48:00.001-04:002014-05-24T13:48:08.938-04:00Mark Schultz - Everything To Me - story behind the song<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Z61zdZJ9uZc" width="480"></iframe>Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-50059569971269518522014-04-07T20:58:00.001-04:002014-04-07T20:58:20.455-04:00Art Calendar Photo Today<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-34317578538621194272014-04-06T18:52:00.002-04:002014-04-06T18:52:13.486-04:00To the Woman Behind Me in Line at the Grocery StoreMy daughter-in-law showed me this article when we get back from Busch Gardens yesterday. I think she thought I'd love it; however, I'm not sure she can fully understand why I did.<br />
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If you have ever been in a difficult situation (whether it be financial or personal), and people show up to help (in ways you could have never imagined or expected), you can relate to this story. As a matter of fact, you will NEVER forget YOUR story. And when you read stories like this, your mind will return to that place/time/memory in your own life and you will feel those same emotions. (At least I pray you will - I pray someone was there for you too!)<br />
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I am so thankful for the numerous people God placed in my path over the years. When I stop to think about who they were (aside from family and co-workers I have a very special bond with), they all lead to one common denominator: Northside Christian Church. I have been touched in so many ways by so many members, I can't begin to list them all! Some offered prayers, some offered money, some offered friendship, some offered song, some offered leadership, some offered the opportunity to grow, the list goes on and on and on....<br />
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Is every member of our Church body Christ like? Probably not. Is every member perfect? No, not one! Have my feelings ever been hurt by members of Northside? Yes. Has satan used my pain to trick me and keep me from attending? You bet he has! But I am so thankful JESUS keeps sending me back; so I can be filled again! I am so thankful.<br />
<br />Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-27959845861054176412014-03-30T17:15:00.002-04:002014-03-30T17:15:17.652-04:00The Biggest Compliment I've Ever Been Given!<span style="color: blue;">One day last week, during a lunch break, I entered the kitchenette in our building and was met by two kind gentlemen who work in another department. I don't remember when or why (what sparked the conversation), but I had a nice lengthy conversation with one of the men a few months ago about family, marriage and children. It was such an enjoyable conversation, leaving me grateful for our chance meeting. Every time I'd seen him since that day, I was excited to greet him! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Last week, when I saw him, the three of us began to chat about life "stuff," when he turned to the man next to him and said, (I don't remember his exact words, but cherish his intent) this lady is different. She is always kind and friendly; what you see is what you get. He went on to say what a rare quality I had and how nice it was to meet someone like me (and that he hadn't met anyone like me in our building). As soon as the words left his mouth, I began immediately considering them; attempting to analyze WHY I am the way I am. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I said to both of them that it could have come from being raised by amazing parents that adored me; or from the joy inside my mother (a Christian who walked the walk, not just talked the talk). I also shared about my Church family (Northside Christian Church) and how LOVING the members are and how you can't help but FEEL and share HIS (Jesus Christ's) joy. That our Church focused on the Bible's NEW TESTAMENT - Jesus' command to love one another, not the Bible's OLD TESTAMENT - focusing on human laws and judgement. I explained from our Senior Minister's leadership and genuine Christian walk, how my life had been changed. To my response, he quickly agreed; as if to say.... </span><br />
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-59692906938391824552014-03-29T15:46:00.004-04:002014-03-29T15:46:35.978-04:00Wednesday Night Commute around 9:00 pm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you only travel through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) during the work-day hours, you have NO IDEA what fun you've been missing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Prior to August 10, 2012, I had NO reason to travel through the HRBT after regular business hours. Although my wonderful son and beautiful daughter lived in Virginia Beach, I was doing my best to be a good mother-in-law (by NOT intruding). However, the evening of August 10, 2012, that ALL CHANGED! That was the night I became a GRANDMOTHER!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This picture was taken the Night Harper was born: Friday, August 10, 2012, around 6 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made the decision, shortly after Harper's birth, I wanted to create a very special relationship with my granddaughter. I wanted my granddaughter to know her grandmother, and for her to WANT to spend time with me. The only way to do that would be by spending lots of time with her to create a VERY SPECIAL relationship. If we spent time together, she would KNOW how much her grandmother LOVED HER, and she would want to be with her grandmother too! (Not to mention, the GREAT TIMES we would have together; she would look forward to my visits!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Almost immediately, I asked if I could come over and visit Harper one night a week after work. (I remember when my children were little, it was difficult to take the baby out due to the numerous items you need to carry with you to care for the baby.) I still didn't want to intrude, but hoped this would be the easiest way for all of us. They graciously allowed me to come and I have really enjoyed spending time with Harper AND Peter (my son); not to metion getting to know my amazing daughter-in-law!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shortly after I started my regular weekly visits, CONSTRUCTION began on Interstate 64 (East and West-bound) in the evenings. Now, I agree it is much better to do the raod-work at night (when the traffic is significantly reduced); however, two and three lanes closed at one time is a bit extreme! I don't care if there are fewer cars on the road, when you only have ONE LANE to get through, the traffic is HORRIFIC!!!! I hate to admit, I use to hope for RAIN on "grandbaby night" so construction wouldn't be an option! But no matter what happened on the interstate (or anywhere else for that matter), I would do whatever it took to spend time with my grandbaby! (As a matter of fact, it's become a joke at work. On grandbaby night, everyone KNOWS to get out of my way at quitting time! I'M OUT THE DOOR ON TIME!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As times gone by (Harper will be two this August), the construction on the west-bound side of the interstate has reduced. The bad news, it's MOVED TO THE TUNNEL!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to tell you that I didn't see ONE VDOT EMPLOYEE the entire time I was TRYING to get TO OR THROUGH THE TUNNEL!!!! NOT ONE!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The commute took a very long time (as THE TUNNEL WAS CLOSED when I left Virginia Beach and opened just about the time I got TO the tunnel). When the tunnel reopened, it was reduced to one lane for construction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm happy to report, I sang with the Christian artists on K-LOVE the WHOLE RIDE HOME! And even though it takes a bit longer, there is NO WAY I will discontinue "Grandbaby Night," EVER!!! I ADORE MY HARPER BEAR!</span></div>
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I got a little busy at the office this afternoon and left a couple minutes late. However, I had my amunition in place for the commute home (just in case). </div>
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When I got home last night, while I was cooking dinner, I took a moment to look for something I misplaced. I came across a book I read a few months ago and thought it would be extremely appropriate for LONG AFTERNOON DRIVES! I was SO RIGHT!!!</div>
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Notice the TITLE of this book!!!! THIS is the appropriate book!!</div>
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Not sure you can see the text I previously underlined in my book: </div>
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(I'm thinking WORKING IN NORFOLK just might be a POOR CHOICE!)</div>
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Made it to the Interstate, FINALLY!</div>
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YAY! FINALLY ON THE BRIDGE TUNNEL!!!!</div>
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Still on the drive home - but on the Peninsula now!!</div>
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FINALLY to Christopher Newport University!</div>
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Seriously, I enjoyed the drive home tonight. The music on K-LOVE WAS AWESOME and I was singing along at the TOP OF MY LUNGS!!!! Some of the songs were: SHAKE by MercyMe; Let them See You by JJ Weeks Band; This is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham; How Sweet the Sound by Citizen Way; One of Casting Crowns fabulous songs; the list goes on and on.....</div>
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Plus my co-worker was behind me and we spent the drive sending humorous text messages back and forth until we were home.</div>
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Some of my closest friends know I'm a SCIENTIST at heart (Kristy Collins from Kids' Tech University), so the idea of data collection to prove my hypotheses is extremely excitng to me! Before you get too excited, I KNOW one set of data does NOT a hypotheses prove. However, it's a START (and that's exciting!!!).</div>
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I left my office, immediately tuning my radio to K-Love! I was looking forward to the time of Worship, but I was also curious to see how the traffic would be (and if I would be in a better state of mind to deal with the stress). As I approached the interstate, I could see the traffic was backed up a bit; however, my drive TO the interstate was a piece of cake (which can REALLY be a nightmere some nights). As I sadly pondered the ease of my drive thusfar (although still enjoying the Worship music), I hit the entrance ramp to the Interstate and found a pretty significant backup. I was excited to see I WOULD have a challenge afterall! I pulled out a few articles of interest (I ALWAYS carry articles and books I want to read - JUST IN CASE I'm stuck for a while) in the event I needed them and when I finally made it to the BRIDGE TUNNEL, THIS is what I saw:</div>
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I LOL'ed (in case you're not familar with this expression, it means laughed out loud)! You see, I KNOW God has a sense of humor and this was my proof! HE provided me with a good laugh!!!!</div>
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-26974743244019193122014-03-23T19:31:00.001-04:002014-03-23T19:32:28.339-04:00Uplifting Old Habit that needs an UPDATE!<span style="color: black;">For quite some time, I have had a "ritual" for the long commute to and from work each day (through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel). It has served me well for many years; until recently!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">If you are one of my Facebook friends, you might have seen my recent post concerning ANOTHER disabled vehicle blocking the West-bound tube. Even though I normally don't LOSE IT like that, I'm glad I did. It made me realize what I was currently doing WASN'T WORKING and it was time for a change!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">In the morning, I spend my drive communing with God (in various ways). I dedicate a portion of the drive to prayer, I sing along with Christian CDs or with the artists on K-Love (a fabulous Christian radio station), and I recite Scriptures. When I arrive at work each day, I feel AWESOME!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">So what's wrong with this picture? The afternoon commute is usually the most stressful and seems to need some communing with God! That being said, I think I'll skip the NPR and spend BOTH commutes with God! I can listen to the news while I'm making coffee in the morning or making dinner at night. I really don't need THAT much news anyway; but I NEVER seem to get enough of God!</span><br />
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-81189477136739106392014-03-13T19:33:00.001-04:002014-03-13T19:33:06.276-04:00I was SO EXCITED when I drove in the driveway tonight!Don't you love when you ask for something (and you REALLY HOPE YOU GET IT!) and then totally forget about it (probably because you don't think you'll get it and don't want to be disappointed). Then, when it DOES comes, you are so excited and completely surprised? <br />
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When I pulled in the driveway tonight, after the long drive home from work (in addition to a couple of errands), I saw two parcels on our front porch! I had no idea what they were, but it didn't matter - I got excited anyway! I'm like a child when it comes to mail! I LOVE getting mail! AND I LOVE opening mail!<br />
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As soon as I got in the door, I put everything down and tore open the packages! THEY WERE FILLED WITH BOOKS!!!!!!! I love to read Christian books and I love to write book reviews! Well, see the pictures below and, if you're interested in any of the books, my review will be "Coming Soon!"<br />
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I am so thankful to FaithWords (a Division of Hatchette Book Group) for allowing me the opportunity to share my opinion on these books! I can't wait to get started....OMGOODNESS, which one should I pick first?!?!?!?!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-62977872964611983262014-03-02T22:49:00.002-05:002014-03-02T22:49:22.456-05:00Whistler Blackcomb<h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my sweet friends took a vacation recently. I discovered the location of her ski trip was Canada. While checking Whistler Blackcomb's Facebook page, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I came across these beautiful photos by Mike Helfrich Photography:</span></h3>
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approaching and, once again, I am compelled to <b>DIVE IN</b>! I hadn’t thought
about Lent in years, until I started following the ministry of an amazing
Church in Washington, DC by the name of National Community Church (NCC) (<a href="http://theaterchurch.com/">http://theaterchurch.com/</a>). The Senior Pastor of NCC is an amazing Pastor/leader/author
by the name of Mark Batterson. (An
example of his leadership – this statement sums it up: "It’s not about the name over the door,
it’s about the name preached inside." <a href="http://twitter.com/MarkBatterson" target="_blank" title="Mark Batterson">@MarkBatterson</a><a href="http://twitter.com/search/%23ilikegiving" target="_blank">#ilikegiving</a>) AMEN!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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marking the death, burial and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">resurrection of Jesus</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">, which recalls the tradition and events of the
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further climaxing on Jesus'<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">crucifixion</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Good Friday</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">,
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I remember “giving up” ice cream (or
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name (the self-denial part). But it wasn’t
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am ashamed to admit I have joined
NCC in the Celebration of Lent the past couple of years, but didn’t complete
the journey. I start off <b>STRONG, COMMITTED, ON FIRE FOR GOD!</b> and
slowly, but surely, give up. I want this
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Feinberg – committing to read the entire New Testament during the 40 days of
Lent. Would you like to join me (and
hold me accountable)? You can read all
about it here: Margaret’s blog link: <a href="http://margaretfeinberg.com/lentchallenge-read-new-testament-40-days/">http://margaretfeinberg.com/lentchallenge-read-new-testament-40-days/</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had respect for the 16th President of the United States, President Abraham Lincoln, since I was in Elementary School. I always admired his perseverance, dedication to learning, desire to succeed, and refusal to give up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When this book arrived in my mail box, I couldn't wait to open the package and get started! They say you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but I have to disagree when it comes to this book. This book cover is as beautiful as the contents of the book! This fictional story is written so well, it drove me to the internet to conduct research to separate the facts from the fiction of President Lincoln's life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The story is written so well, I didn't want to put the book down; but with 482 pages, it took me a few days! I would highly recommend you pick up a copy of this book-you won't be sorry!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Narrated in Lincoln's own voice, the tragicomic I Am Abraham promises to be the masterwork of Jerome Charyn's remarkable career.</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Since publishing his first novel in 1964, Jerome Charyn has established himself as one of the most inventive and prolific literary chroniclers of the American landscape. Here in I Am Abraham, Charyn returns with an unforgettable portrait of Lincoln and the Civil War. Narrated boldly in the first person, I Am Abraham effortlessly mixes humor with Shakespearean-like tragedy, in the process creating an achingly human portrait of our sixteenth President.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tracing the historic arc of Lincoln's life from his picaresque days as a gangly young lawyer in Sangamon County, Illinois, through his improbable marriage to Kentucky belle Mary Todd, to his 1865 visit to war-shattered Richmond only days before his assassination, I Am Abraham hews closely to the familiar Lincoln saga. Charyn seamlessly braids historical figures such as Mrs. Keckley-the former slave, who became the First Lady's dressmaker and confidante-and the swaggering and almost treasonous General McClellan with a parade of fictional extras: wise-cracking knaves, conniving hangers-on, speculators, scheming Senators, and even patriotic whores.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We encounter the renegade Rebel soldiers who flanked the District in tattered uniforms and cardboard shoes, living in a no-man's-land between North and South; as well as the Northern deserters, young men all, with sunken, hollowed faces, sitting in the punishing sun, waiting for their rendezvous with the firing squad; and the black recruits, whom Lincoln's own generals wanted to discard, but who play a pivotal role in winning the Civil War. At the center of this grand pageant is always Lincoln himself, clad in a green shawl, pacing the White House halls in the darkest hours of America's bloodiest war.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Using biblically cadenced prose, cornpone nineteenth-century humor, and Lincoln's own letters and speeches, Charyn concocts a profoundly moral but troubled commander in chief, whose relationship with his Ophelia-like wife and sons-Robert, Willie, and Tad-is explored with penetrating psychological insight and the utmost compassion. Seized by melancholy and imbued with an unfaltering sense of human worth, Charyn's President Lincoln comes to vibrant, three-dimensional life in a haunting portrait we have rarely seen in historical fiction.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Read additional book reviews at the official<i><b> I Am Abraham</b></i> blog: <a href="http://iamabrahamblogtour.blogspot.com/">http://iamabrahamblogtour.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tribute Book Blog FaceBook page: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tribute-Books-Blog-Tours/242431245775186" style="font-size: small;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tribute-Books-Blog-Tours/242431245775186</a>Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-60052640018649474282014-02-02T11:09:00.003-05:002014-02-02T11:09:22.186-05:00LOVE one another<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">As I begin this glorious Lord's
day, I chose to listen to a current sermon by Heather Zempel (<a href="http://www.heatherzempel.com/)">http://www.heatherzempel.com/)</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>entitled Church: The Story.
Heather<span style="background: white;"> leads the discipleship
efforts at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://theaterchurch.com/">National </a><span id="l2q6f2_5" style="border-left-color: transparent; border-right-color: transparent; border-top-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; float: none;"><span class="l2q6f2"><span style="border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://theaterchurch.com/">Community Church</a></span></span></span> in
Washington, DC where she oversees small groups, directs leadership development
training, and serves on the weekend teaching team. If you'd like to
listen to this sermon too, here's the link: </span><a href="http://theaterchurch.com/media/church/church-the-story">http://theaterchurch.com/media/church/church-the-story</a>.
I have posted on Heather before and fear she (and others) may think I
have become her stalker! Honestly, I just love her intelligence, passion
and story telling ability-not to mention her ministry creativity, dedication to
her volunteers/co-workers and loyalty to her senior pastor. I want to be
just like her when I grow up (that was a joke - I am WAY OLDER than Heather!)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to her passionate retelling of Jesus' Words: <b><i>"Love on another,
people will know you by your love of one another,"</i></b> I am, once again,
reminded of how VERY important that message is! I love pondering what it
must have been like to stand in HIS presence. I have always thought He
had an undefined magnitude about Him. If you were blessed to be in His presence, you
would FEEL his humility, love, grace, mercy and kindness. To coin a
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a frequent reader of my blog, you may have noticed my promotion of Lisa
Harper's latest Bible Study on the book of Hebrews (IF you read my blog, there
is NO WAY you could have missed that!) When I asked (begged/pleaded) to
be a part of the Lifeway Launch Team, I was joined on-line to 100 other
Christian women selected for the same team! What a joy and honor it was
to participate! We were united on a private Facebook page on November 6,
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I have not been able to get this precious woman or her family off my mind ever since. I asked to become her Facebook friend so I could keep tabs on her life as time went by and so I would know specifically how to pray for her.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I do NOT believe in the word
coincidence. Not for one minute! <b><i>I believe in GOD's daily
involvement in the lives of His Children</i></b>. I believe HE put the two of us
together for <b><i>"such a time as this."</i></b> (I just heard Heather close her sermon in prayer using this quote from the Book of Esther - ANOTHER God moment, in my opinion!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I remember what it felt like, a
very short time ago, to lose OUR home (September 15, 2012). We faced the
same (yet different) situation - losing our home to fire. I can HONESTLY
say, reflecting on that time in my life, <b><i>my faith in humanity was RESTORED and
I will forever remember that time in my life as PRECIOUS!</i></b> I was
<b><i>surrounded by SO MUCH LOVE by my Church family, wonderful friends, co-workers and by individuals I didn't
even know.</i></b> As I sit in my brand new home today, lacking absolutely
nothing, I feel DRAWN to this special lady and<b><i> the desire to help her feel that
same feeling of LOVE - but I can't do it alone!</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Last night, on Facebook, I asked
for her new mailing address. I am feeling LED to shower her with the same
LOVE I felt the months that followed or life-changing moment. As a matter of fact, I think I will
begin posting some of the amazing stories from that period in my life on my
other blog: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://theresahaskinssharinglife.wordpress.com/">http://theresahaskinssharinglife.wordpress.com/</a> </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">(if you'd
care to read for fun or if you need your faith in humanity restored!).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">If you would like to help, please
send me an email (theresa.haskins@gmail.com) or private Facebook message. I will not release her information without
her consent, but will follow up each time I am asked for her information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #F7F7F7; color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I asked for
Gift Card recommendations, this was her response: there are many that would
work. Target, Walmart, Kohls, Lowes or. Menards. We are not picky restaurant-goers either </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">we like Chilis, Applebee's, Noodles, Chick-Fil-A.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-53177286149330996452014-01-22T17:40:00.001-05:002014-01-22T17:40:11.655-05:00More Pictures from the March for Life in Washington, DC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-12258807576613069282014-01-20T22:48:00.001-05:002014-01-20T22:48:03.708-05:00Called to Stand for My Beliefs<h2>
<span style="color: red;">I have been reminded over and over the past few days, I need to stand for my beliefs. The beliefs I feel passionate about, that play a very personal role in my life. The belief I am referring to is Every Human's Right to <b>LIFE (which I believe begins at conception)</b>. </span></h2>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Being adopted, I believe the possibility of abortion was real for me. I am confident it would have been MUCH EASIER for my birth mother to end her pregnancy rather than carry her baby to term. Especially knowing she wouldn't be keeping me, for whatever reason. From what I've been told by social services, my birth was a secret shared ONLY with her mother (not her father - or her existing children).</b> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I<b> want to be clear why I am taking this stand - because I feel STRONGLY I need to be a voice for those who have no voice (the unborn). Due to my own circumstances, I can relate to this issue in a way others CAN NOT. The precious gift of life could have been taken from me, preventing my existence (and my children's and grandchildren's). </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">I also want to be clear what I'm NOT doing; I am NOT JUDGING others (if they made a decision to abort a child). I would tell you to seek help if you are not allowing God's forgiveness to comfort you. Jesus came for ALL OF US; we are all sinners and all fall short! I am NOT pretending to be perfect or better than anyone else.</span></b><br />
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Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-58956946639161366002014-01-15T22:20:00.001-05:002014-01-15T22:20:07.836-05:00A Holy Experience - Ann Voskamp“God is not a belief to which you give your assent. God becomes a reality whom you know intimately, <strong>meet everyday</strong>, one whose strength becomes your strength, whose love, <strong>your love</strong>. Live this life of the presence of God long enough and when someone asks you, “Do you believe there is a God?” you may find yourself answering, <strong>“No, I do not believe there is a God. I <em>know</em> there is a God.”</strong><br />
<strong></strong>~Ernest Boyer, Jr.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-28371243779251785062014-01-14T22:48:00.001-05:002014-01-14T22:48:51.928-05:00Still On Target with my Bible Reading Plan - Day 14!<span class="text Matt-14-13-Matt-14-14"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Matthew</strong></span></sup></span><br />
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<br />Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09687836353775504839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184821421571373491.post-37884889327225341012014-01-04T14:21:00.000-05:002014-01-04T14:21:23.544-05:002014 - the Year to Read Through the Bible!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">THIS IS THE YEAR! I am going to do it! I MUST! I am really motivated to "grow up" this year. Don't get too excited, I will still act like a child with my daughters and my granddaughter; but will focus my "free" time on Him and learning (maybe a little less Netflix).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I began my reading this week, I thought I would note a few Scriptures/ideas I came across that were reminders of what matters (or just plan fascinating).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week, our Bible reading plan kept us in four books of the Bible: Genesis, Ezra, Matthew and Acts. These are the points that stand out!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Genesis 4:25-26 The Birth of Seth: Eve said, "God has granted me another son in place of Abel, whom Cain killed. When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name." My Study Bible says this in the notes: This is the first instance Scripture records of God's people coming together to worship him (Beth Moore says the first time something is mentioned in His Word, it's important - this Scripture does NOT disappoint). The name Enosh means frail man-better highlighting the humble God worship in the line of Seth (in contrast with the self worship of the line of Cain). The humble reliance on God from the line of Seth must not be lost. Self-reliance always leads to worship of self, while meekness before God has always been essential to biblical worship.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ezra 4:8-23 Opposition under Xerxes and Artaxerxes: This Scripture chronicles a letter sent from Judah's enemies to the newly crowned king. Rehum the governor and Shimshai the court secretary wrote this letter to explain the current situation in Jerusalem. They explain how the Jews returned from Babylon to rebuild the rebellious and evil city. They go on to tell the King how they wanted him to know because they are so loyal. WHAT A HOOT!!!! The king, being intelligent, sees right through it. NOT! He gives these men power to STOP THE REBUILDING and they RUN (not walk) to Jerusalem, "with a show of strength, they force the Jews to stop building." (Spoiler alert - the story's not over yet!!!!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Matthew: I love reading Jesus' Words (in red). I can imagine His presence (which I assume to be FELT) while reading His Words. Breathtaking!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Acts 4:23-31 The Believers Pray for Courage: Peter and John are released from the leading priests and elders and share the situation with the other Believers. "All the believers lifted their voices together in prayer to God: O Sovereign Lord, creator of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them-You spoke long ago by the Holy Spirit through our Ancestors David, Your servant, saying: Why were the nations so angry? Why did they waste their time with futile plans? The king of the earth prepared for battle; the rulers gathered together against the LORD and again His Messiah.....But everything they did was determined beforehand according to your will. And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, Your servants, great boldness in preaching Your word. Stretch out Your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of Your hold servant, Jesus." Now, THAT'S a prayer!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can't wait to see what morsels He has for me to read next week!!!!</span></div>
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