Random Pictures

Here are a few random pictures from my repertoire.  Thought I would share some of the cute ones with you...

^Sarah and Caleb cooking in the kitchen^

^Tinker and Button^

^Button found a perfect place to take a nap. Made one girl happy^

^Hang on to that sister!^

^These two are pathetic. Even when they are taking naps they have to be together.^

^Can you see Button's foot?^

(Under Tinker's head)

^Pretty Clouds from the East^

^Ever heard of Ferdinand that Bull?^

^This is actually my bull^

^I am telling you, that sister relationship is fun^

^Enjoy Life!^

Love in Christ,

Rebecca

Bride?

We sang this song yesterday during worship.  It is one we have sung many, many times but this time it struck me.

Sing a Song of Celebration, life up a shout of praise
For the Bridegroom will come The Glorious One
And Oh, we will look on His face.
We will go, to a much better place.

Dance with all your might, lift up your hands and clap for joy
For the Time's drawing near.  When He will appear
And Oh, we will stand by His side.
A Strong, Pure, Spotless Bride

(Chorus)
We will Dance on the streets that are golden
The Glorious Bride and the Great Son of Man
From every tongue, and tribe and nation will join
In the Song of the Lamb.

 Just as I am waiting for the perfect timing for my bridegroom to come, so I should be waiting for the time when my true Bridegroom will come.  Just as I think about and prepare for my earthly bridegroom, I should be doing more for my true Bridegroom.  We the Church should be preparing.  We do already, I know, but we should also be looking forward to that day.  How many times do I think and dream about my earthly wedding?  Quite a few times.  OK, a lot.  I don't tend to think about Christ that way.  As thinking and dreaming for His wedding that He has prepared for.

How often do I wonder where my husband (if that is what God has in store for me) is at this moment.  What is he doing?  What is he thinking?  Is he keeping himself pure?  Is he saving his heart for me?  God is the same with us- we know that from scripture.  For God, though, He had to see His Bride go to other gods.  They didn't remain pure and wait for Him.  They didn't trust Him completely.  Through it all He was always there when they repented and turned back.  Ready to forgive them and heap the many blessings He wanted to give them but couldn't when they were in sin and rebellion. 

As many times as I look forward to finally meeting my earthly husband, so I should- and even more- look forward to the Bridegroom of the Church and finally seeing Him face-to-face.  

Enjoy your True Valentine today!

Happy Valentine's Day, may you enjoy the Love that God has given us to share. 
Rebecca

John 15:9 "Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love."

Books!

OK, OK.  I went a bit crazy.  Just a bit.  I went and bought 9 new books.  :)  I am really looking forward to getting them.  I haven't bought a book in a while.  I received some wonderful books for my Birthday that I need to get to work on as well.  ( I have started a few) 
Here are the new ones I just got:

The Moonstone by Wilke Collins
Hard Times by Dickens
The Jungle  by Upton Sinclair
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Age of Innoncence by Edith Wharton
The Glorious Conspiracy by Joanne Williamson
And Forever Free by Joanne Williamson
To Dream Upon a Crown by Joanne Williamson

Joanne Williamson is an author I really enjoy.  She is a young adult writer of historical fiction.  She has also written Shadow Hawk and Hitite Warrior.  They are probably in my top ten of books.  She writes so well.  Even though they are aimed at a younger audience, I decided  I wanted to build up my library and I can't stay at only "older" material.  Plus I just really like her....  :)

Love in Christ,
Rebecca

School

This past week has been a crazy week.  It was full of different activities, and the weekend was full of visiting some different families, and church.  My point is that I decided that I would do other things instead of school. 

My last class I took was pretty easy.  I could read the chapter and send in my assignments, AND take the quiz in an hour.  (In other words, in an hour the day it was due..... )  The 2 classes I am taking right now are a little bit heavier time wise then what my Business English had been.  About half an hour reading time, and about a half to an hour writing time.  For my Word class writing and editing using the new tools I had learned, and with my Medical Transcription class, transcribing.  Yeah, it is taking a bit longer..... 

So it had been a crazy week and I hadn't done school and Monday comes and my work is due.  I stress out a bit, but crunch down and get it done.  I couldn't remember what I was supposed to be working on in my chapter (she won't always have you do every single assignment that is in the book) but when I went go to get online, the Internet wasn't working with the snow!!!!!  I stressed out, stressed Mom out, and just finished doing school praying the Internet would come back on, or else we would go into Moriarty, use the library, or McDonald's. 

God was so good to me and the Internet finally came back on!!!  I have learned my lesson, though, and am working on school right now even though it isn't due until Monday.......

Love In Christ,
Rebecca

Inspired Magazine

This is a magazine that I am a part of as a photographer.  It is a Christian magazine for young ladies somewhere in their teen years.  (although they are letting me on the team, so I am sure they would love to have older ladies as well. :) )  They are just getting started and should have their first mag out about April.  They are not printing, just sending it via e-mail. 

If you are a young lady that would be interested in sending in writings, helping edit, doing photography, or any web design, they are still on the lookout!  Just go here and check out their application form.  I really think this will be a neat magazine, and the more people you have helping make it the better it will become, but you also need someone to read it!  So go sign up!!!    Here is the bio they have on their webpage...

About Us

Inspired magazine is a magazine for Christian girls ages 13-19. The magazine is free, online, and will be sent directly to your inbox. The magazine will be filled with things from devotionals, recipes, short stories, testimonies, and more. To get more updates about the magazine and learn about the behind the scenes of the magazine, check out our blog at inspired-magazine.blogspot.com

How Inspired Started

Inspired magazine was started by Maggie in August of 2010 when she noticed a need for wholesome, Christian magazines. Maggie hopes to see the magazine grow as it is in God's hands and also be able to expand the magazine as the minitry continues to grow.

Mission

1. To encourage girls in their walk with Christ and teach them to glorify the Lord in everything they say and do.

2. To create a magazine in which girls all over the world will enjoy and share with their friends, sisters, mom, and more.

3. To inspire girls to reach out and accomplish their dreams for the honor and glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

 

Blessings,

Rebecca

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mom!!!

Have a Wonderful Day.  :)  We had a bunch of fun planning today for you. 

Love,
One of your Quiver

Wait

Wait
by Russell Kelfer 

Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried;
Quietly, patiently, lovingly, God replied.
I pled and I wept for a clue to my fate...
And the Master so gently said, "Wait."

"Wait? you say wait?" my indignant reply.
"Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!
Is your hand shortened?  Or have you not heard?
By faith I have asked, and I'm claiming your Word.

"My future and all to which I relate
Hangs in the balance, and you tell me to 'Wait?'
I'm needing a 'yes,' a go-ahead sign.
Or even a 'no,' to which I'll resign.

"You promised, dear Lord, that if we believe,
We need but to ask, and we shall receive.
Lord, I've been asking, and this is my cry:
I'm weary of asking! I need a reply."

Then quietly, softly, I learned of my fate
As my Master replied again, "Wait."
So I slumped in my chair, defeated and taut,
And grumbled to God, "So, I'm waiting...for what?"

He seemed then to kneel, and His eyes met with mine...
And He tenderly said, "I could give you a sign.
I could shake the heavens and darken the sun.
I could raise the dead and cause mountains to run.

I could give all you seek and pleased you would be.
You'd have what you want, but you wouldn't know me.
You'd not know the depth of My love for each saint.
You'd not know the power that I give to the faint.

"You'd not learn to see through clouds of despair.
You'd not learn to trust just by knowing I'm there.
You'd not know the joy of resting in Me
When darkness and silence are all you can see.

"You'd never experience the fullness of love
When the peace of My spirit descends like a dove.
You would know that I give, and I save, for a start,
But you'd not know the depth of the beat of My heart.

"The glow of My comfort late into the night,
The faith that I give when you walk without sight.
The depth that's beyond getting just what you ask
From an infinite God who makes what you have last.

"You'd never know should your pain quickly flee,
What it means that 'My grace is sufficient for thee.'
Yes, your dearest dreams overnight would come true,
But, oh, the loss, if I lost what I'm doing in you.

"So, be silent, my child, and in time you will see
That the greatest of gifts is to truly know Me.
And though oft' My answers seem terribly late,
My most precious answer of all is still, 'Wait'."

May you always be Blessed with the realization that God has given you a great Blessing when He asks you to Wait.   (When you figure it out, do let me know how to do it!!!)

Rebecca