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Starting for Bethlehem

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Please don’t tune me out because I am about to say Christmas in September!

Here’s my thinking: if we want this year’s Christmas celebration to exalt JESUS (YESHUA) and bless our families and friends more than ever before, I think we need to start for Bethlehem now. I am thinking that if we don’t start now, this Christmas will be just as commercial, just as harried, more costly – less giving, and brimming with stress just as it has been in years passed.

So to my praying Friends, I ask that you pray for me. Pray that I will start for Bethlehem now. Pray that I will keep praying over Advent and how the LORD would have me honor Him. Pray that I will resist buying gifts just for buying gifts sake but will instead seek the LORD as to what He would have us give family and friends; gifts that will keep on blessing them for years to come. It’s a lofty request I know and I haven’t had much practice but I’d like to begin to practice now. 

I want a Christmas tree this year that’s simple, not decorated to the hilt but one that draws me to come and sit and visit with the Savior. And I want a Jesse Tree this year too. See HERE to learn about the Jesse Tree. There’s a lot to learn (and a lot of reading). I’m not looking for perfection in the way it’s done at our house just that we honor JESUS (YESHUA), remembering His Story. 

And I’m thinking special foods, music, decorations, family fun, friends, and most of all worship. That’s my desire for this Christmas Season. I hope I have started early enough.   :)  

6 For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.  via Isaiah 9 AMP;CJB – But [in the midst of judgment there is – Bible Gateway.

Day 267 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

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The Colander

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I am about to tell off on myself. Risky. But here goes.

Cooked pasta drained in a colander. IMG_0712

Have you ever noticed the starch left behind takes a little more pressure to clean than some other residues? I noticed. Profoundly so today.

Water was hot and sudsy and I was set on moving quickly. Colander in hand, quick rub, set in the draining basket, oops missed a spot. Back in the water, another quick wipe, back in the basket and what! I blurted aloud, “You’re about to make me mad!” Simultaneously the word board of my mind read: “No. That would be YOUR choice (not the colander’s).” 

 I smiled. Gave Him praise and felt much-loved. 

21 Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. via Isaiah 30:21 NASB;CJB – Your ears will hear a word behind you, – Bible Gateway.  Isaiah 30:21

 

A long weekend coming up – enjoy and give thanks. 

Day 241 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

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Thursday

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Inspiration is not coming easily. This woman of words is not so wordy these days. Perhaps it won’t be long. I miss writing. How about some pics? 

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Radishes on the stem tasted so good this Summer. 

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Lemons in a bowl from a friend. I just like the way they look. So much so I framed this one for the kitchen wall. 

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Saved from another season – a thing of beauty.

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Just because they make me smile. 

13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.  via Titus 2 NASB;CJB – Duties of the Older and Younger – But – Bible Gateway.

Day 233 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

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From the Deck

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Good Wednesday morning! 

I am shocked and thrilled. I am writing to you from the deck. Can you believe the temps in Lower Alabama are cooperating on July 2? However, the sun is peeking steadily through the backyard trees … I know my time is short. 

I came out in the quiet of the morning to sit with ABBA and my study book from Leah Adams, HeBrews A Better Blend. HeBrews-Cover1-796x1024May I tell you I am thrilled with this study. So far since starting yesterday I have completed days 1, 2 and 3. It is a just right study for Summer. It’s insightful, spirit-provoking but in a gentle way; and not overwhelming for our Summer schedules. I hope you will seriously consider getting a copy, brew yourself a cup of your favorite, while you let Him serve you a slice of sweetness for your soul through the pen of His willing servant.  By the way, Leah has tucked a favorite recipe of hers into each week’s study. This week is Cream Cheese Pound Cake. I have not baked it yet but the Draftsman (my beloved JT) says, ‘YES do that!’

Just for fun a phrase for us to ponder: The same breeze that refreshes me, turns the page I’m reading before I am ready.

What’s that say?

Love and blessings, my Friends

Hebrews 2:1 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

2 Therefore, we must pay much more careful heed to the things we have heard, so that we will not drift away.
via Hebrews 2:1 KJV;CJB – Therefore we ought to give the more – Bible Gateway.

Day 183 of 2014, a day to give Thanks.

Kathie

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