Quote of the Week: Watson

God takes away the world, that the heart may cleave more to Him in sincerity. —Thomas Watson 

Dictionary Word of the Day: Cachinnate

cachinnate
\ KAK-uh-neyt \  , verb;
1.
To laugh loudly or immoderately.

I love loud laughter, don't you?

Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful to have been invited to submit my work to be considered for inclusion in a new Calligraphy instructional book that is going to be published early in 2011.  I doubt very much whether they select my work, but I am grateful to have been contacted out of the blue and invited.  It's been a tough week for me, calligraphically.  I'm working on a stubborn piece and have honestly begun to question whether I can ever figure out how to get it to all work together, so this was a nice encouragement.

I'm thankful even for the tough assignments because I always end up learning something, even if that might be to consider saying "no" from time to time.  **grin**  But in this case, the client is such a nice guy and the gift is for his wife for their anniversary, so I'm going to find a way to make it work.

I'm thankful, too, that Jake's series of Doctor's appointments are starting next week and, hopefully, we'll have some answers soon.  It's been hard for him to be off work this long, especially since he has felt so tired and ill the whole time.

I'm especially thankful that even though the possibility of more defibrillations, both necessary and unnecessary, have been a concern over the past two months, he hasn't had to be defibrillated.  That is a great relief!

I'm thankful for the peace that passes understanding that comes from knowing Christ.

I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call,  and others in giving thanks to God on Thursdays in 2010.  Won't you join us?

A Visiting Flock

 I noticed a flock of birds gathered in the top of a dead tree that I can see from our house.  Couldn't tell for sure what kind they were, but I could tell they were all the same kind.  I ran in for  my camera and zoomed in:

Cedar Waxwings--one of my favorite birds! 

September Status Report

It's the first day of the month so I'm joining Lisa in filing a quick status report:

Sitting...in the living room, watching Sponge Bob’s boating lessons with Elliott.

Drinking...filtered water.

Finishing...this post (hopefully) before Sponge Bob is over.

Reading...Les Mis (it’s going to be on my list for some time—it’s a long book and I don’t

have much time to read.)

Glad that I finally gave up and shelved my new translation of Les Mis and went back to my old favorite.  Sigh. . .all is right with the world.

Listening to Gone with the Wind on my IPod.

Loving... that it is finally September. I can’t wait until the weather cools down and the leaves turn.

Thinking...that Maddie went down for her nap much easier than Elliott ever has!

Pondering...how I am going to finish a commissioned piece I'm working on on time.  It’s going slower than I thought it would.

Remaining...[can’t think of a thing to plug in here]
Fighting...sin.

Waiting for the day that sin will be no more.
Lingering...on this post, hoping I’ll think of something I am ‘remaining’ about!



Dictionary Word of the Day: anacoluthia

anacoluthia

   \ an-uh-kuh-LOO-thee-uh \  , noun;

1.

Lack of grammatical sequence or coherence, esp. in a sentence.

Here's a word that's handy of which I have never heard before or read ever. (How's that for anacoluthia?)

Sunday Hymn: I Know that My Redeemer Lives

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES

I know that my Redeemer lives,
And ever prays for me;
A token of his love he gives,
A pledge of liberty.

I find him lifting up my head;
He brings salvation near;
His presence makes me free indeed
And he will soon appear.

He wills that I should holy be:
Who can withstand his will?
The counsel of his grace in me
He surely shall fulfil.

Jesus, I hang upon thy Word:
I steadfastly believe
Thou wilt return and claim me, Lord,
And to thyself receive.

TRINITY HYMNAL #586



Quote of the Week: Hugo

Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.

Victor Hugo

Why is it. . .

. . .that the same sun that fades colors turns white curtains yellow?

Thankful Thursday 2010

Elliott and Maddie will be here in a few minutes.  I'm so thankful to the Good Lord for giving us these darling grandchildren.  Being a grandmother is a singularly woundrous blessing for which I am most grateful.

I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call,  and others in giving thanks to God on Thursdays in 2010.  Won't you join us?

Sunday Hymn: The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear

The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear

From Psalm 22:27-30

The ends of all the earth shall hear
And turn unto the Lord in fear;
All kindreds of the earth shall own
And worship him as God alone.

All earth to him her homage brings,
The Lord of lords, the King of kings.

For his the kingdom, his of right,
He rules the nations by his might;
All earth to him her homage brings,
The Lord of lords, the King of kings.

Both rich and poor, both bond and free,
Shall worship him on bended knee,
And children's children shall proclaim
The glorious honor of his Name.

Trinity Hymnal  #294

Quote of the Week: John of Salisbury

We are like dwarfs sitting on the shoulders of giants. We see more, and things that are more distant, than they did, not because our sight is superior or because we are taller than they, but because they raise us up, and by their great stature add to ours. - John of Salisbury, 1159.

Thankful Thursday 2010

Today I am thankful that my husband will be home again soon.  He's had to travel more frequently with his job recently and I just never get used to it.

I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call,  and others in giving thanks to God on Thursdays in 2010.  Won't you join us?

Casting the 'net

Whose voice speaks for you?

Renewing the Mind

Here's a great article from R. C. Sproul for this Sunday morning:  Renewing the Mind

Coram Deo: Renew your mind today by immersing it in God’s Word.

2 Thessalonians 2:1–2: “We ask you … not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled.”

1 Corinthians 2:16: “For ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.”

2 Corinthians 10:4–5: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”

Sunday Hymn: Mighty God, While Angels Bless Thee

MIGHTY GOD, WHILE ANGELS BLESS THEE

Mighty God, while angels bless thee,
May a mortal sing thy name?
Lord of men as well as angels,
Thou art every creature's theme.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

Lord of every land and nation,
Ancient of eternal days,
Sounded through the wide creation
Be thy just and lawful praise.

For the grandeur of thy nature,
Grand beyond the seraph's thought;
For created works of power,
Works with skill and kindness wrought.

But thy rich, thy free redemption,
Dark through brightness all along,
Thought is poor, and poor expression,
Who dare sing that awful song?

Brightness of the Father's glory,
Shall thy praise unuttered lie?
Fly, my tongue, such guilty silence,
Sing the Lord who came to die:

From the highest throne in glory,
To the cross of deepest woe,
All to ransom guilty captives,
Flow my praise, for ever flow.

Trinity Hymnal #5

Happy Birthday to you. . .

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday, dear Dorothy,

Happy Birthday to you!

Quote of the Week: Sproul

There is much to be learned through a serious study of the history of the world and the history of the Christian faith, and how other generations and other societies have understood the Word of God and its application to their life situation. By doing that, we’ll readily see elements of scriptural instruction that the church of all ages has understood not to be limited to the immediate hearers of the biblical message but to have principle application down through the ages. RC Sproul, The Applicability of God's Word.

Nearly all the quotations I post every week come from my reading in the previous week.  Sometimes what I'm reading reminds me of something else I've read and I'll go find that quote.  Today's quote is a bit of a departure; I just read this article by RC Sproul this morning and thought it was a good one to share.  I have a strong desire to study church history (thanks, Kim!) and American History.  Doesn't the world seem crazy right now?  I think a study of God's Word, Church History, American History, and World History is just the ticket right now.  I'm thinking of a way to incorporate all four of those topics in my reading starting this fall.

Any ideas on how to structure that?  Anyone want to join me?

Sent to me from Jake's phone:

This picture cracked me up.  Buster peeking out of the box.  Fresh, local produce, indeed!

Thankful Thursday 2010

What a week this had been so far!  Is it Thursday already?

I have so much for which to be thankful!

Tom returned home safely from a business trip last night.  Nothing feels quite right when he's not here. 

After about 4 hours on the phone and on hold today, I think I have Jake's insurance problems sorted out.  Whew!

I had a major spill in my studio yesterday, but I was able to get most of it out of the carpet.

I'm thankful that the seating chart I hoped to complete tomorrow doesn't really NEED to be done until late next week.  I've lost a lot of time between phone calls and cleaning carpet.

I'm thankful that I have the whole day ahead of me tomorrow to work on said seating chart.  At least I hope to! (I thought the same thing on Wednesday and today. . .)

I know I've said this many times, but I'm glad that Evie is still here with us.  It's hard for her--and for us, this getting old and deaf and blind.  She gets all trembly now when she gets confused.  It's sad to see.  But she's happy when she's aware we're near her and still very loving.

I'm thankful for a cool house to come home after runnning errands in this dreadful heat and a willing son to help me bring in the groceries.

I am thankful.

I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call,  and others in giving thanks to God on Thursdays in 2010.  Won't you join us?

Two of my blogging friends joined us this week, Da'i G Bear at Hiraeth in the Hurt Locker, and my good blogging friend I know as Lucky Dog.