Photography from Gabrielle

And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:12

{The Three Gifts}

Matthew 2:1-11
(1)Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod
the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

(2)Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen
his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

(3)When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and
all Jerusalem with him.

(4)And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the
people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

(5)And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is
written by the prophet,

(6)And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among
the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall
rule my people Israel.

(7)Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of
them diligently what time the star appeared.

(8)And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently
for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again,
that I may come and worship him also.

(9)When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star,
which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood
over where the young child was.

(10)When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

(11)And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child
with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they
had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and
frankincense, and myrrh.

1. The gift of gold.

~gold is very precious, and therefore not commonly found. It is often
used to make crowns for Kings.

You will notice that in verse 2, King is capitalized. (King of the
Jews) In verse 3 king is lowecase. (Herod the king)
The wise men realized that Jesus is the King of kings, and Herod is
just an earthly king.

2. The gift of frankincense.

~frankincense was used in the Old Testament as incense (a sweet savor
unto the LORD). In the New Testament the prayers of the saints are
referred to as a sweet savor.

The wise men worshipped Jesus, recognizing HIM as God in the flesh.

3. The gift of myrrh.

~myrrh was often used in the embalming process.

The wise men acknowledged that Christ had to die. He would die for the world!

So. The wise men brought 3 gifts ~ money, prayers, and in a way their
lives. What have you given to Christ? Have you acknowledged him as
King, and given Him your life? If you've "given Him your life" have
you given him your time? Have you acknowledged that He is really
there, that He is your creator? Have you given money to His work? Or
have you robbed Him of tithes and offerings?

*One of my brothers preached a short message, on this topic, at one of
the care center services a couple weeks ago. I thought it would be
encouraging so I jotted down some main points, and added a couple
thoughts of my own.

Happy New Year!!

So share your smile with someone that doesn't have one.





Its not wrong...because God made you the way you are!


Love from

Hannah and Gabrielle

God gave us FREEDOM, don't abuse it!

Psalm 22:1-31

{To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.}

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? {Matt. 27:46} why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. {Matt. 27:45}

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. { Matt. 27:39-43}

But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.

I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly.

Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. {John 20:24-29}

I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. {Matt. 27:35}

But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.

All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

Are YOU letting the devil have a foothold in YOUR life?

listen to these messages to find out!


Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4



These messages have been very thought provoking for me!

Messages are from libertygospeltracts.com

Know Your Hymns =P

>>Dentist's Hymn....................Crown Him with Many Crowns
>>Weatherman's Hymn..........There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
>>Contractor's Hymn..............The Church's One Foundation
>>Tailor's Hymn.......................Holy, Holy, Holy
>>Golfer's Hymn......................There's a Green Hill Far Away
>>Politician's Hymn................Standing on the Promises
>>Optometrist's Hymn............Open My Eyes That I Might See
>>IRS Agent's Hymn................I Surrender All
>>Gossip's Hymn........................Pass It On
>>Electrician's Hymn...............Send The Light
>>Shopper's Hymn...................Sweet Bye and Bye
>>Realtor's Hymn.....................I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
>>Massage Therapists Hymn....He Touched Me
>>Doctor's Hymn......................The Great Physician
>>
>>And for those who speed on the highway - a few hymns:
>>
>>45 mph........................................God Will Take Care of You
>>65 mph........................................Nearer My God To Thee
>>85 mph........................................This World Is Not My Home
>>95 mph........................................Lord, I'm Coming Home
>>100 mph......................................Precious Memories
>>
>>Give me a sense of humor, Lord
>>Give me the grace to see a joke,
>>To get some humor out of life,
>>And pass it on to other folk.

Four Life Changing Messages.

In the past few days the LORD has really been speaking to me. Using particularly these 4 messages;

Sunday School July 26th By Bro. DeVall

"Laws" By Brother DeVall

"Gods Enablement and Barefooted Leadership." By Bro. DeVall

Bro. DeVall works in the prisons down south, and his testimony is awesome. The last message really spoke to me about what I could and should be doing. As he was preaching God laid several things on my heart, and LORDwilling I will be acting upon my convictions. I am praying about starting a study with a friend. This next school year will be her first year homeschooling(she went to a Christian school), and I would like to start spending more time with her, and encouraging her.

This message is also about getting rid of your pride. I am ashamed to say that I need to do this! By "taking your shoes off" you are giving your pride up!

*Just a side note. I was not in the area when this was being discussed, but after church on Sunday I was told that someone noticed that we young ladies/ little girls had our shoes off(we were playing and running and flip flops don't go!) and jokingly told Bro. DeVall that we were taking his message seriously. =P I hope and pray that we really were!!

The Last one is one we purchased From S.M. Davis out in Illinois. It is called

"The Sin of Silence"

This message really spoke to me since I often have a problem with not speaking out. I reccomend all of these messages to someone who is really open to what God wants!!

My beliefs

I gave you all an update yesterday so I thought I would post this.

*I believe God created the Earth in six days, and rested on the seventh day.
* I believe the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God. I believe the King James Bible is the only true Bible for the English-speaking people, and that all modern versions are counterfeit.
* I believe Jesus Christ is the only way to get to heaven.
* I believe Jesus was born of a virgin and is the Christ, the son of God.
* I believe Jesus died for our sins at Calvary, and that he can wash them away and make us a new person.
* I believe Jesus Christ was beaten, crucified, and rose again in three days.
* I believe in the Trinity.
* I believe you must repent of your sins and be born again to get to heaven.
* I believe in unconditional eternal security. If you don’t show fruit, you were never saved.
* I believe each human being has free will and may choose to follow or not follow God, obey or not obey God.
* I believe in believer's baptism which is a picture of dying to sin, and becoming washed in the blood of the land.
* Christians are to be separate from the world, and not to be a friend of it or love it, because if we we love the world we are then an enemy of God. (1 John 2:16-17, John 15:18-20, James 4:4)
* I believe feminism is of Satan and is the opposite of God's will.
* I believe that Christian women(and men!) are to dress modestly.
* I believe that women are to wear skirts/dresses only and that men are to wear pants only. If a man wears the womans clothes (dresses/skirts) or a woman the mans (pants) they are an abomination unto God. (Deuteronomy 22:5)
* I believe women are to have long hair, it is a glory to them, but men are to keep theirs cut short. (1 Corinthians 11:14-15)
* I believe that all married women are to be keepers at home (homemakers) and I believe that the young ladies are to be trained to be homemakers. (Titus 2:5)
* I believe in betrothal instead of courtship or dating.
* I do not believe in sending Christian children to public school but I believe in homeschooling them.
* I believe that families are to let God control the amount of children they have.
* I believe that Christians are to listen to Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Any music that is not that caters to the flesh, and is wrong!

Prayer for the House of Rep – June 10, 2009

Read more about it HERE!!
Praise God that someone is not ashamed to Stand up and say the truth!!


Our gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You today because we have nowhere else to go. For You are the true and living God. You are the Maker of Heaven and Earth. You are the sustainer of man and all that we are or ever will be. You are the only real HOPE for our nation and our commonwealth. We come before You in this grand hall, before the important and the powerful, in complete humility and brokenness because Your holiness consumes our failings, reveals our iniquities and lays bare all of our unrighteousness.



We come to ask Your forgiveness and seek Your help and guidance. We know Your Word says, "Woe to those who call evil good," but that's exactly what we've done. We have ignored Your spiritual compass and have tried to guide our paths with our own values, desires and indulgences.

§ We confess that we have mocked the absolute truth of Your Word and called it relativism.

§ We have worshipped other gods, failing to acknowledge You alone and called it multi-culturalism.

§ We have exploited the poor and naïve; and called it the lottery.

§ We have made excuses for the law breaker and called it tolerance.

§ We have demeaned the law keepers and called it politically correct.

§ We have neglected our neighbor and called it self-preservation.

§ We have rewarded laziness, irresponsibility and called it welfare.

§ We have killed our unborn and called it a choice.

§ We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.

§ We have neglected to discipline our children and called it releasing their creativity.

§ We have abused power, been party to back room dealing and even hoped for our colleagues down fall and called it political savvy.

§ We have squandered our resources and paid back favors with taxpayer’s funds and called it a stimulus.

§ We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.

Search us O God and know our hearts today; try us and see if there be some wicked way in us; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.
Guide and bless these men and women, who have been sent here by the people of Pennsylvania, and who Your Holy Word calls, ordained ministers of peace, to govern this great commonwealth.



Grant them your wisdom to rule and may their decisions direct us to the center of your will. May they choose today to be servants of You, Almighty God, and then prosper their steps for their obedience. May we live in reverent fear of your greatness in comparison to our insignificance.



I ask it, in the name of your son, our living savior and Master, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

America Legalizes Slavery Again

Listen to this Message

Young

Today…
July 6th, 2009

Outside my window…
Sunny and cloudy. At times its dark, but sometimes its nice and sunny! :P

I am thinking…
Of all the wonderful things God provides!

I am thankful for…
Friends who understand!


I am wearing…
Jean skirt, blue Mexico t-shirt.


I am reading…
1Kings, Proverbs, (KJB);


I am creating…
A post at the moment! :P


One of my favorite things…
sweet cherries! They are sooo good! We went and picked 18lb this morning. We *might* go again tomorrow.


For education this week…
Whatever I find. I will probably be reading through the new History books we got for 10th and 11th grade!


A keeper at home skill I am using/learning…
Fitting everything in!


A spiritual lesson I'm learning...
Patience!

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Charity... suffereth long, is kind, envieth not, vaunteth not itself,
isn't puffed up, behaveth not unseemly, seeketh not her own,
is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity,
rejoiceth in truth, beareth all things, believeth all things,
hopeth all things, endureth all things, and never faileth!

Scripture I am memorizing…
Reviewing James Chapters 1-2 and beginning 3.

I am praying for…
The lady who has cancer.
Family that isn’t living right.
My great grandma. She is 86, and her heart only works 20%. They told her she probably will not live more than a year, but possibly only a month.
A friend who just got saved.
A friend who is only 21 or so, and has a lot of health problems.


For the rest of the week…
??? Sewing, hopefully, church, working in the house, editing pictures, park ministry on Friday, 4-H Fair ???,

The Generic Preacher

Bond

The most important thing to me,
Is how accepted, I can be.
The truth of God, matters not:
Look at all the friends, I've got.

My friends accept me socially,
This lost world, speaks well of me.
If I should stand for truth today;
All my friends would go away.

I am a man of cloth, you see;
A friend to all, I must be.
To be accepted by the youth;
I must water down the truth.

Leave your Bible on the table;
So I can spin another fable.
Now I can say, that all is well;
And can teach, there is no hell.

Our music leans to rock and roll;
It's hard today to reach a soul.
In this way, we reach the teens;
For the end, justifies the means.

So stand not back, and criticize;
Me for telling, all those lies.
Success comes not, from God's wonders;
But is measured, by our numbers.

Sadly this poem is too true of our "pastors today". They are letting America go down hill, because they will not stand up against the sin of our land!

I am ashamed of the way our country is heading. I am ashamed to be called an American if I will be associated with what our country is now.

I am Proud of my countries heritage. I am proud of what it is founded on. I am proud of the men who have fought so bravely to allow this freedom to be passed on.

THANK YOU to all of you soldiers who have fought for freedom!!

God Bless the Christians who are willing to stand up for HIM!!

The Great Flood

Bond

In the days before the flood;
Men were sinful, shedding blood.
At Noah's preaching, they did frown;
Not believing, they could drown.

One hundred years, came and went.
But those men, would not repent.
To God's word, they would not harken;
So the skies began to darken.

When eight people got on board;
The door was shut, by the Lord.
Men outside, began to cry;
It was time, for them to die.

Gun Control

1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3.Colt: The original point and click interface.
4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.
11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?
12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.
15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.
18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.
24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.

I found this posted at Hannah's Blog

The Modern Church

Bond

The flock refuses now to hear,
From the pulpit, Godly teaching.
They tell God's man to scratch the ear,
And to water down the preaching.

They went in debt, built a church;
Took their mind off God that day,
Told the preacher, "settle down"
If you expect, this debt to pay.

Now the flock has things their way:
They hear not, the things of old.
The preacher, now, has no say;
The truth, no longer, can be told.

Does Jesus Care?

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress
And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain

Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.

Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?

Refrain

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?

Refrain

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks,
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

Refrain


This song is one of my favorite. I have had many chances to realize the truth that Jesus really cares! Even when it seems like others don't!

God Bless!

And Can it Be?

And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain—
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
Let angel minds inquire no more.

He left His Father’s throne above
So free, so infinite His grace—
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race:
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!

Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray—
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Still the small inward voice I hear,
That whispers all my sins forgiven;
Still the atoning blood is near,
That quenched the wrath of hostile Heaven.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.

No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!

Well, my afternoon today is kinda empty. Yes, I know there is lots I could be doing, but when it feels like its a hundred degrees, and you are dripping sweat, in your church clothes, you want as LITTLE movement as possible!! It looks as if we are in for yet another storm. One of the lovely assets of living in the great North! :P Not!

I just found out about a new photo site! Our Pastor is now selling his verse photos, great for decorating your house! Visit it HERE! We have a few of them, and they are beautiful! Such a treasure!

Well, I'm off to finish my list of things to do on the computer before my brother kicks me off! Just kidding, he would never do that, though I probably deserve it sometimes!

An Encouraging verse!

This is one of my absolute favorite verses! Right now I have been using it a lot, because a lot of people in our church are going through hard times.

I took the picture last summer, it is actually fencing, if you can't tell:P Maybe I shouldn't tell all my secrets! Right?

Another big blessing. Last week my brother odered a computer program, and we got it in the mail yesterdaty, well guess what came with it?? Photoshop!!!!!!!!! We had no clue, but I was/am soooo excited!

On another note, I probably won't be posting until Saturday night or Sunday. Tomorrow we are going to the funeral for my friends grandfather, then my parents will be going to a meeting that is an hour away. We will~LORDwilling~ be visiting another church near there, then we kids are going to my grandma's for the weekend.

Have a Wonderful week!

God Calls Sodomites Dogs. Why??

Read the tract HERE!!