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Bible Reading Challenge

Ruth — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:05:57 +0000

What was supposed to be one week turned into three, so I a am almost certain you had plenty of time to read Numbers. Are you with me? In the words of the Christian parity band, Apologetix, let’s do some Deuteronomy.

If you spend a mere 20 minutes each day on this book, and read six chapters a day, you will have finished it by Friday. How cool is that? Don’t forget to take notes and enjoy what you are reading!

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Bible Reading Challenge

Bible Reading Challenge

Ruth — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:40:21 +0000

Are you ready for Numbers? Our family is! There are 36 chapters. If you read six each day, you will finish it in 6 days. Do you know how long it takes to read six chapters? Probably 20 minutes or so. You could even read it outloud to your husband or kids.

Do you feel like you are making a habit yet?

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Bible Reading

Ruth — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:09:58 +0000

This week’s reading is the book of Leviticus. This one is shorter, so maybe it won’t seem so daunting. If you read a mere 4.5 chapters each day (about 20 minutes of time), you will be done by Saturday. Did you have enough time to complete Exodus? Post from: But First, We Have CoffeeBible Reading

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This and That

Ruth — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:10:21 +0000

As many of you know, I have been away visiting my dad in his last days. Originally, I went out to Oregon to see him in the hospital. By the end of that week, the decision was made to place him in a hospice. He was in the hospice for about ten days. After that, it was the preparation for the memorial service.

Below is a photo of my dad with me on the left, my sister on the right and our half brothers. He will be missed by many, indeed.

My husband wrote an email to friends and family. Here is a small part of that email.

While we had a time of sad parting at Grandpa’s internment and then latter memorial, you might be wondering how it’s possible we can be so lighthearted after a memorial;

I Thessalonians 4:13-18
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.

It’s like I explained to Rase when Grandpa died; Grandpa laid aside the dead part, his body, so he could grasp real life, Jesus. Our body is subject to the curse of sin and has to die, but for those who have placed their trust and obedience in Jesus, their bodies die, but their spirits are made more truly alive in a way we can’t understand now because in Jesus;

Colossians 3:3-4
For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.

What is truly sad are the partings we make that are eternal because people choose to remain in their sins as opposed to accepting the grace of God available in Jesus to grasp what is truly life. Jesus said;

John 14:6
I am the Way the Truth and the Life, no one comes to the Father but by Me.

Fortunately, we will see Grandpa sooner than we think.

We drove home Saturday and arrived here at 2:30am Sunday. Sunday, we celebrated Eric’s 17th Birthday by having a feast of egg rolls! Here is a tutorial on how to make these.

Homemade Eggrolls

Today is catch up day with the checkbook, bills, and my forum. I hope to get back into the groove of things here.

Thanks for stopping by! Lord bless the rest of your day as you serve Him!

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Bible Reading Challenge Delayed

Ruth — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:40:24 +0000

Just a quick note to say that I do not know when we’ll get to the next book, as I was called away out of state to be with my dad in his last days in hospice. It’s not as bad as it sounds…. he loves Jesus and THIS life is not REALLY life!

On another note, this will give each of us more time to finish Exodus! ~smile~

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Bible Reading Challenge

Ruth — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:05:41 +0000

I know it has been two weeks, instead of one. Our family went hunting. But we did complete Genesis. And you? This weeks’ challenge is to read Exodus by next Sunday. Post from: But First, We Have CoffeeBible Reading Challenge

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Weeky Round Up In Photos

Ruth — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:04:45 +0000

Since I haven’t the gumption to go through over 200 photos in order to bring you the Weekly Round Up, I thought I’d share my photos through the eyes of my kids, who did go through over 200 photos! Enjoy!

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Weeky Round Up In Photos

Weeky Round Up In Photos

Mom — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:12:28 +0000

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Weekly Round Up In Photos

Mom — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:19:51 +0000

A few photos from this past week (Recognize anyone?)

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A Few Photos From This Past Week

Mom — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:54:21 +0000

Miss Abigail turned 4!

Abby and Elle hanging out

An evening storm

Shooting with the Suarez’

Jayden

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A Few Photos From This Past Week