22 Words

I read this and found it kinda funny. See if you can come up with any more.

22 English words that still exist almost entirely because of hymns and the King James Bible
By Abraham Piper on Language
(A guest post by Joe Rigney)
1. Verily
2. Buffet
3. Diadem
4. Beseech
5. Balm
6. Ebenezer
7. Hark!
8. Begotten
9. Hither
10. Admonish
11. Gird
12. Want (as in “lack”)
13. Hallowed
14. Firmament
15. Brethren
16. Bulwark
17. Countenance
18. Quickening
19. Adjure
20. Brimstone
21. Surety
22. Goad

What others can you think of?

Thoughts on need

I just read a great blog by Josh Harris.  It's reminding me of my friends in Japan who I miss dearly.  It also reminded me and encouraged me to not count the things of this world of much value.  I get to caught up in wanting this and that, and just this weekend, I had to turn away from feeling like I needed more.

I hope you all will go here and read his blog and be reminded of God's provision on what we need.

Tuesday

This blog broke my heart and I wanted to pass it on to all of you, friends. Please be praying for this family and their precious little girl.

From their blog:

My deepest fears were confirmed. Tomorrow we take our precious daughter home. Her cancer doubled in size in less than a week proving once and for all that it is horribly aggressive and no longer chemo sensitive. We have no idea how to do this but we have no doubt we will be cared for every step of the way. This is all I have in me. Please pray for peace for our children, our parents and our siblings. Tuesday, full of grace, you are our so very loved.

Joel's Transmission

My sweet husband started a blog. I could go on and on about him and how much you will be blessed by his words, but I will let you see for yourself.

www.joelstransmission.blogspot.com

Glory to the newborn King!

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
"Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

I was really moved this week by the Christ-centered nature of these lyrics. This season especially, I feel the conviction and weight of celebrating and glorifying Jesus. How worshipful are some of these christmas songs that I have sung all my life, but never sang with the full impact of their messages? I get it now. What a miracle! Not the miracle of the word made flesh, although that is a miracle, but the miracle that the Creator of the world considered it His joy to come to earth, fully God and fully man (not half and half), and die for me. Who am I?

My hope for you this season is that with all that is good and right about Christmas, you might not miss the weight, beauty and nearly unbelievable miracle that is the incarnation.

God in the flesh. Jesus Christ fully God, fully man!

Can I Have It??

Since things have been a bit hectic with finals, it's been fun to find silly things to lighten the mood around here. These two videos are HILLARIOUS and have reallyl done the trick!!

Hope you enjoy them as much as we have! So funny!!

Bon Qui Qui at King Burger

Can I have your number?

P.S. Does anyone know how to post actual videos to a blog? I have no idea.

Thanks. Enjoy.

She lives!

Hello all. I am just checking in to say that I am still alive. I have been attempting to survive Chemistry, a hubs in seminary, and trying to maintain some semblance of sanity. Our lives are very hectic right now but we are truckin through. The only reason I have time to blog right now is because my class was cancelled tonight.

One of my very good friends, Rachel, was able to come to Dallas for a visit a few weeks ago. Well, for a conference she was attending for work, but whatever, I like to think it was also to visit me. Lots of laughing, catching up on life over fajitas...seriously needed and appreciated.



Thanks so much for the visit Rach! Miss you and can't wait for the next one...soon!

When I'm not so tired that all I can do is whine and cry about it, I will be back! Bless ya'll for stopping by!