tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88215851096385440132024-02-06T21:40:16.762-05:00a new song"He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God."
Psalm 40:3Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-5839142539272444512013-06-20T16:09:00.002-04:002013-06-20T16:09:43.778-04:00In Search of a Teachable SpiritI just started re-reading the book <i><a href="http://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/books/having-a-mary-heart-in-a-martha-world/">Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World</a></i> by Joanna Weaver for our summer book club at church. I remember it being so good about ten years ago when I first read it, and I know that God desires to use it to shape my heart for Him as I read it again. When I think about Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus in <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Luk&c=10&v=38&t=NKJV#38">Luke 10:38-42</a> a calm sweeps over me that I long to have each day. But too often I am like her sister Martha - scurrying about to get things done and missing some important moments in front of me!<br />
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Over the last year especially I have felt God prompting me to simply "be still" before Him (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Psa&c=46&v=10&t=NKJV#10">Psalm 46:10</a>) and allow Him to speak into the seemingly mundane moments of my day as well as the frantically busy moments I have often. But I still continue to fight being still! In contemplating Mary's spirit before the Lord, God has prompted me with the reminder to have a teachable spirit before Him as I seek to learn to be still.<br />
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Do you know people who don't seem to really possess a teachable spirit? I have encountered them in many different places, but I guess I have found it most frustrating to encounter them when I've been teaching piano lessons, or in counseling, or even in my 4 year old son. I mean, there aren't many things I claim to know more about than others, but in the instance of teaching piano, I do hope I know a little bit more than my young students just starting out. And when it comes to cutting paper I think I know a little bit more than my <strike>stubborn</strike> son still in his first years of using scissors! (Obviously this is what is fresh on my mind today!) <br />
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It can be easy to spot an unteachable spirit in those who may know less about certain subjects than I do, but can I admit to not always having a teachable spirit before the Lord? <br />
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Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right? So here is where humility has to step in. In order to have a teachable spirit before the Lord, we have to humbly admit that He knows so much more than we can possibly even begin to fathom with our human brains! (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Isa&c=55&v=8&t=NKJV#8">See Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). And we as humans do not like to admit our shortcomings. But it is there in our weakness that Christ is made strong (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=2Cr&c=12&v=9&t=NKJV#9">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). And we are made strong as we allow Him to do a work in our lives for which He alone knows the blueprint (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eph&c=2&v=10&t=NKJV#10">Ephesians 2:10</a>).<br />
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It can seem so ridiculous to me when my son is unwilling to listen to me for help with things he is just beginning to learn, so I can't imagine God's thoughts when I am too stubborn to just listen to Him for infinitely greater wisdom. Don't you just love it when God gives you a picture of yourself in a small child? Ugh!<br />
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Lord, help me to have a teachable spirit that can be molded by you, ready to be used for you!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-83298508164579699642011-12-19T20:55:00.000-05:002011-12-19T20:55:34.906-05:00The Nativity Story, part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Su_B64xV0wdA_RdFUj2p7KWKp6kd1Ln9Po6Aw_Ic4Ts5Dv9pNGI9Lb-hz2qtQR5BjDw-KBvTWIzP9TCWRfau99JIvgYmBHMbEui_ONCMf9d9La7439woWslhDvOpA4QqKLWVU8WEiHS/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Su_B64xV0wdA_RdFUj2p7KWKp6kd1Ln9Po6Aw_Ic4Ts5Dv9pNGI9Lb-hz2qtQR5BjDw-KBvTWIzP9TCWRfau99JIvgYmBHMbEui_ONCMf9d9La7439woWslhDvOpA4QqKLWVU8WEiHS/s320/001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling t</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">o put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">[Mary's Song of Praise: The Magnificat]</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>And Mary said,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“My soul magnifies the Lord,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>for he who is mighty has done great things for me,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>and holy is his name.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>And his mercy is for those who fear him</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>from generation to generation.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>He has shown strength with his arm;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>he has brought down the mighty from their thrones</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>and exalted those of humble estate;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>he has filled the hungry with good things,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>and the rich he has sent away empty.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>He has helped his servant Israel,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>in remembrance of his mercy,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>as he spoke to our fathers,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">(Luke 1:46-55 ESV)</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-24337495240563904012011-09-27T15:59:00.002-04:002011-09-27T16:00:46.078-04:00livin' on cruise control<div>I got in the car today and headed to the next town, but something just wasn't right. My car didn't want to stay at the same speed today, it just kept slowing down. I'd speed up again and set my cruise control, only to have the car slowing down again. Then I realized what was wrong. My cruise control wasn't working. I tried at least 5 more times to get it to work, but as much as I wanted it to, something was just not right.</div><div><br />
</div>Pretty much anytime I'm driving on the interstate, I set my car on cruise control. Even if it's just for a few miles, it's become somewhat of a habit. I set the car on cruise and just relax my foot for the drive. Too often I find myself just letting my brain go on cruise control as well and that's when the problem starts.<br />
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</div><div>I remember the last time I was pulled over was on a Sunday morning. Yes. It was about a year ago and I was taking the very familiar drive to church, about to turn on the interstate when I saw the flashing lights. And it felt as though my heart just stopped. And when it started again I realized I had been completely lost in my thoughts, just letting the car drive me to my destination. <br />
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</div><div>Bad things happen when we just let ourselves mentally "coast" while driving and in life. Thankfully, that morning, the "bad thing" became a good thing because it came in the form of a warning.</div><div><br />
</div><div>If you were to look up cruise control on wikipedia, here's the "definition": </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cruise control</b> (sometimes known as <b>speed control</b> or <b>autocruise</b>) is a system that automatically controls the speed of a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">motor vehicle</span></span>. The system takes over the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">throttle</span> of the car to maintain a steady speed as set by the driver.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Yes. This is just a definition about a device, but I think the key is how something else "takes over" the course that the driver has set. When I use cruise control, my foot is essentially not in control of the speed of the car for as long as I let the cruise control it. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It's funny because I really use cruise control to keep me out of trouble by keeping my speed in check. But when I let my mind wander, there's where the problem comes in.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And this is what I was thinking about today...when I was jolted by the fact that my usual way wasn't working...for too long I have been on cruise control spiritually. We were never meant to <i>cruise</i> through life without consideration. In fact, we are warned in 1 Peter 5:8 to "b</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">e sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div>For me, I'm realizing now how I have been on cruise control in several areas of my life. Food is a big one. So now, I'm having to be on extra alert to make changes that would have been more apparent had I been watchful for the enemy trying to fill me with physical pleasures instead of the spiritual pleasures I was made for. I can tell this is going to be a tough journey because cruise control has become my norm.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So as you pray for me, I will be praying for you. What areas of your life have you placed on cruise control? Together, let's be watchful of how the enemy is seeking to devour areas of our lives that belong to God! I'm right there beside you trying to keep my foot on the pedal...or better yet...letting God take control.</div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-74657520869529458712011-01-25T14:21:00.001-05:002011-01-25T14:25:34.864-05:00mid week momfessions!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://momfessions.net/2011/01/25/mid-week-momfessions-2/"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg926v_7fYl9hCEtqIPWQrGjKvUHnqxppSNd2slWt0pBY0RDXL8HaG3JFdoeRSQK8HJOKkeBuzmTHPTH842wl941G2ZPG2DA54iW9rLlDUpB01J8V2nd6AaOV0G7rccHgHn48HtTVT9hp6C/s200/momfessions.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>My momfession this week is...<b>I want my child to be organized!</b><br />
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And he seems to be jumping on board...I love it! When I thought Elijah was playing with his trains in his room this morning he was actually organizing his train accessories and his cars. Reason #3498 why I love that kid!<br />
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Mom disclaimer...I actually did not teach him to do this...<br />
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Have a "momfession" of your own? Join in at my friend <a href="http://momfessions.net/2011/01/25/mid-week-momfessions-2/">Sheila's blog</a>!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-59927263434305880962011-01-13T13:56:00.000-05:002011-01-13T13:56:35.522-05:00One down...To tell you the truth, I'm not doing so well with my <a href="http://erinblakley.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-2011.html">goals</a> for this year. And yes, I know it's only the 13th of January. At least since it is the 13th of January I still have hope for the rest of the year. It's as if I wrote down these goals and every lazy bone in my body (all of them) decided to kick into full gear. Ugh.<br />
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BUT...I have completed one goal! We went to a great concert Sunday night. Justin and I had talked about going to <a href="http://www.hearitfirst.com/winterjam/default.aspx">Winter Jam</a> and I'm so glad we did. We paid extra for VIP open seating and ended up on the FRONT ROW! It was just so great to be out with my husband for a night...enjoying time together and worshiping beside him. I love that he's a worship pastor, but I do miss getting to sing beside him in church sometimes.<br />
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ANYWAYS...here are some pictures we got at the concert. *Spoiler Alert* if you're planning to go to Winter Jam this year!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I felt kind of old hearing some of my favorite Newsboys songs from "back in the day" that not too many people around us seemed to know! But at the same time...going to great concerts makes me feel younger....It was a great concert and time of worship!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-19731252448020209352011-01-03T13:48:00.000-05:002011-01-03T13:48:27.118-05:00Being Intentional<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b>nvesting time purposefully </div><div style="text-align: left;">i<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span></b> order </div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">o be </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">E</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">verything </span></div></b></span></div></div></b></span><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">that God<br />
<div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">i</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span></b></span>tended for me to be! </div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"></div></div></div><b><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">his takes planning, sacrificing my desires, and being </span></div></b></span></div></b></span></div></div></div></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">nterested in the things that really matter each day. I can </span></div></b><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">O</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">nly do this with God's power at work within me. </span></div></b><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">othing I do in my own strength has ever helped me to </span></div></b><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">ccomplish being intentional in the things that are most important in my </span></div></b><b><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">L</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">ife.</span></div></b><br />
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Heavenly Father, you know that I desire to live with <i>intentionality </i>and quit only having good intentions in every area of my life. Help me to rely on your strength each day, taking one day at a time to <i>intentionally </i>accomplish what You have placed before me to do. You are so patient with me and I'm humbled again and again that You will even allow me to be a part of Your great plan in people's lives. Help me to make my life matter for your kingdom by living <i>intentionally </i>with your purpose each day.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Amen</span>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-59613017426650315552011-01-02T21:05:00.000-05:002011-01-02T21:05:56.994-05:00Phillipians 4:4-9Here is the first passage I am starting to memorize this year. Feel free to join in and let me know that you are working on memorizing scripture as well! These are some of my favorite verses to use in counseling, so I decided to start here. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. [5] Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>[8] Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. [9] What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Philippians 4:4-9 ESV)</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-36060338847912538702011-01-01T16:16:00.000-05:002011-01-01T16:16:04.619-05:00Welcome 2011!I'm sad that the 2010 Christmas season is over because I think it was one of my favorites. Our family enjoyed witnessing Elijah's first glimpse of the live nativity at our church, Justin and I got to lead the music at our first ever church Christmas Eve service, Christmas presents for our little man mostly involved trains and the names Thomas...and Emily...and James...and Henry....and Edward...(if you know what I mean!) and we were blessed by a sweet time of worship at our home with some musician friends and their families which we hope will be a first annual tradition. I'm blown away by God's goodness in our lives in 2010 and I really could enjoy another month just like our December was. <div><br />
</div><div>BUT I'm ready for 2011 as well. I'm entering this new year with great expectations for what God has planned for our family and how He can help me to reach some lofty goals I have set for myself! I want to share my goals with you for this year. I feel like they have been constantly on my mind, so I'm ready to get them in print and hit the ground running. Please join me in praying that we become the women (and men) God wants us to be in this new year. If any of these goals are similar to mine, let me know and we can check in on one another!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Personal Goals...</div><div><ul><li>Memorize 30 scripture passages</li>
<li>Read every chapter in the Bible (though not necessarily in order because I have failed at that so many times)</li>
<li>Read 10 books (that I already own but haven't read)</li>
<li>Establish a consistent morning routine (exercise, prayer, reading God's word)</li>
<li>Establish a consistent nighttime routine (cleaning up the house, early bedtime)</li>
<li>Stop biting my fingernails</li>
<li>Go to a concert (or two!)</li>
<li>Merge this blog and my family blog (look for this in the near future!)</li>
<li>Establish consistent hours for counseling</li>
<li>Create monthly goals to accomplish as well</li>
</ul><div>Household goals...</div><ul><li>Not be embarrassed when anyone shows up unexpectedly (keep the house presentable!)</li>
<li>Find 2 more ways to be a little more green - and start doing it</li>
<li>Save for a new dining room table and chandelier (quit just wishing they would appear!)</li>
</ul><div>Family goals...</div><ul><li>Intentionally have guests over 2 times a month</li>
<li>Look for or make items to use for our <a href="http://mybusyhome.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/advent/">Jesse Tree</a>/Advent Calendar</li>
<li>Read Elijah's new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Share-Toddler-Bible-Tommy-Nelson/dp/140031464X">Bible</a> with him each day before breakfast and watch the DVD</li>
<li>Have many more times of family worship in 2011 than we did in 2010</li>
</ul><div>If you are making your own goals this year, I'd love to hear about them! Also, feel free to print out a goals worksheet <a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/46141094?access_key=key-1f27q3hfx4e7g5ypr8ny">here</a>. This is what I plan to laminate (with my laminator I got for Christmas!!) and put on my bathroom mirror for daily reminders of what I would like to accomplish this year.</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Happy New Year!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-41914024042096640182010-11-08T09:20:00.000-05:002010-11-08T09:20:02.144-05:00musical monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNrTp9iM1rMDJb0_lna6pBsgXuh0x9O77-lLjtTK51VtLTAp1PEoILO7pmJf-l-Uy0SKsj2J58Y_K0b9DzDXkpp0DITXTqIWNAsQi_XMmowV6Ja8SFo2qiea5ejbrwn6QMwzpHQc6Neql/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNrTp9iM1rMDJb0_lna6pBsgXuh0x9O77-lLjtTK51VtLTAp1PEoILO7pmJf-l-Uy0SKsj2J58Y_K0b9DzDXkpp0DITXTqIWNAsQi_XMmowV6Ja8SFo2qiea5ejbrwn6QMwzpHQc6Neql/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>I know I have shared how Keith & Kristyn Getty's music is such a blessing to me. They are "modern day hymn writers" from Ireland and God has truly anointed the words and music they share. We were blessed to see them in person at Southeastern Seminary and I'm so excited to see them in a few weeks as they help the choir at my parents' church, First Baptist Charlotte, lead worship for Christmas. <br />
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This song, <i>Speak O Lord, </i>is one I could and should sing or read everyday before I spend time in God's Word. It is a prayer for God to use His Word to penetrate us, challenge us, and change us. It is a reminder for me personally to read God's Word <i>expectantly, </i>and not casually. <br />
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I pray that this song will bless you today. I chose to share the live version of them singing at a church, even though the video quality is not best, because I love to watch Kristyn Getty sing. May God's Word penetrate, challenge, and change us each day!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Speak, O Lord, as we come to You<br />
To receive the food of Your Holy Word.<br />
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;<br />
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,<br />
That the light of Christ might be seen today<br />
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith.<br />
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us<br />
All Your purposes for Your glory.<br />
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Teach us, Lord, full obedience,<br />
Holy reverence, true humility;<br />
Test our thoughts and our attitudes<br />
In the radiance of Your purity.<br />
Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see<br />
Your majestic love and authority.<br />
Words of pow'r that can never fail—<br />
Let their truth prevail over unbelief.<br />
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Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;<br />
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us—<br />
Truths unchanged from the dawn of time<br />
That will echo down through eternity.<br />
And by grace we'll stand on Your promises,<br />
And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us.<br />
Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built<br />
And the earth is filled with Your glory.</span></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-27627088261477104322010-11-04T20:15:00.001-04:002010-11-04T20:16:12.680-04:00fall sensory tubHere's another fun activity we did with Elijah surrounding pumpkins. In fact, I have <i>never</i> seen Elijah get so excited over an activity, so I will be sure to expand on this one!<br />
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I have read about several <i>sensory tub activities</i> over at <a href="http://www.icanteachmychild.com/">this website</a>, but I just didn't get around until making one until last week. I had a lot of papers that I needed to shred, so I thought this would be the perfect time to hide some small pumpkins and gourds I had around the house in a "shredded paper sensory tub" for Elijah.<br />
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He literally played with this activity for about 45 minutes. And every pumpkin he found was accompanied with squeals of delight. I (of course) was so pleased and Justin and I had the best time watching him. <br />
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We had been outside earlier, which had turned into a major acorn-collecting adventure, so I decided to add a few acorns to the tub as well. Elijah had to have help with those, but again, he was SO excited every time he found another object.<br />
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Basically, you can use items such as rice, beans, or shredded paper like I did to serve as the main substance in a plastic tub. (It's also nice to have a lid so you can close it up for storage and use it again). Then add some larger items that can be hidden in the tub, preferably a themed object, to add focus to the activity.<br />
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We put a bowl beside the tub for collecting the items, which allowed us to encourage Elijah to count how many pumpkins he found. <br />
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I really was amazed at how much Elijah loved this activity. I should have videotaped his reactions as he found pumpkin after pumpkin. Hopefully your toddler will enjoy this activity. I highly recommend giving it a try! ...And it wasn't really as much mess as I had expected!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-37803418249759419412010-11-01T08:51:00.002-04:002010-11-01T08:51:00.708-04:00musical mondayThe children at our church sang this yesterday and it is so powerful. I couldn't wait to share it with you because it is one of my favorites. My husband hopes for the kids at our church to sing this at least once a year because it is such a short and clear message of the Gospel - the <i>Good News</i> in one verse. <br />
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If this message has not yet impacted your life, but you want to know how it can, ask me about it! And if the message put to this song has completely transformed your life, please share in the comments!<br />
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<i>The Gospel Song - Sovereign Grace Ministries</i><br />
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Too bad I actually found the brown coffee filters (which I had no idea existed), but our Wal-Mart did not have the styrofoam wreath ring that I needed. Since it was 10 o'clock last night and I had no other options of stores and being crafty was on my mind, I opted for a styrofoam ball and figured that I would attempt a coffee filter floral-like ball. (Whatever you want to call it!)<br />
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Here's how it turned out...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Meanwhile, Justin was working on this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgEmJAjky7IQcj3Fv9IFnfhNGpEIKfv3Xm8ZN7BuiK7-GjMujDUW0kFDVw9hSB-SOLpsh030KJmqK8h0NLlJ3UkwVNgURR2hRMvKZ_K0Smim79VX6JZwjSu8FIu1ezjU_zuTzrY54GtAh/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgEmJAjky7IQcj3Fv9IFnfhNGpEIKfv3Xm8ZN7BuiK7-GjMujDUW0kFDVw9hSB-SOLpsh030KJmqK8h0NLlJ3UkwVNgURR2hRMvKZ_K0Smim79VX6JZwjSu8FIu1ezjU_zuTzrY54GtAh/s320/032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk01QABw210UnoEsreQ55XLs9XVRK71WfC6GzRzuxNMlfvCDoDUqtLer8Gi4hc9AHcHfTLAc5pFK2B2mTckyDSWmdzUAb_UQqqb5giUxUQh_rMq1BI5bHmn1wMOSWEry9FzB1H2LdOf5KT/s1600/036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk01QABw210UnoEsreQ55XLs9XVRK71WfC6GzRzuxNMlfvCDoDUqtLer8Gi4hc9AHcHfTLAc5pFK2B2mTckyDSWmdzUAb_UQqqb5giUxUQh_rMq1BI5bHmn1wMOSWEry9FzB1H2LdOf5KT/s320/036.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">His pumpkin version of David Crowder, who looks like this: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e8aO91I6Bcp5ewa735otpTTVN1T8phzSirei55j5C1IOi0SJhbfeAe8UkhN0wNe442EKc3F39figdQ1AYNq7LSrRP0f7PAS1mgLLKHm66LTZOLoFN0odkAG_AlQphcHWfnCXmIjGoDAy/s1600/dc.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e8aO91I6Bcp5ewa735otpTTVN1T8phzSirei55j5C1IOi0SJhbfeAe8UkhN0wNe442EKc3F39figdQ1AYNq7LSrRP0f7PAS1mgLLKHm66LTZOLoFN0odkAG_AlQphcHWfnCXmIjGoDAy/s320/dc.png" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just can't compete with that talent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But, I made these while I was waiting on Justin to finish:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHKzxBwyQnY-9tK4U0VxOUoVZfUvwC948BrnaIektgrMWNRgFvlLc7Xba8BNnIEpQqDvagAcfSgVIwOnFHGtJ62DZDeqVfJxDsDcNayrs984Z7DuW1-8Pt-jwjAllig9Cq-PIyxZXYnc-/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHKzxBwyQnY-9tK4U0VxOUoVZfUvwC948BrnaIektgrMWNRgFvlLc7Xba8BNnIEpQqDvagAcfSgVIwOnFHGtJ62DZDeqVfJxDsDcNayrs984Z7DuW1-8Pt-jwjAllig9Cq-PIyxZXYnc-/s320/022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday, our little family came up with this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH84vsxT7ACpxsN9fS7zRjWNiDqarMWNY3iL9IlncSDnLxnSrSQof7jETl_Dr51DEL6B7ECK_rcWKcMpy526fHIPs43sj47goGdjLiMwpK-klf8MHgPS6sWTF3diiRRfL-rX7z8Fuc79a9/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH84vsxT7ACpxsN9fS7zRjWNiDqarMWNY3iL9IlncSDnLxnSrSQof7jETl_Dr51DEL6B7ECK_rcWKcMpy526fHIPs43sj47goGdjLiMwpK-klf8MHgPS6sWTF3diiRRfL-rX7z8Fuc79a9/s320/015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So now my house is a disaster and I'm off to clean!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-56688145176546843362010-10-27T14:23:00.002-04:002010-10-27T14:39:44.651-04:00how to get the most out of swagbucks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikc7ZcI0b_SWAm_GSMDRnMojRQ-L5MPueyO405TwQ4O_tnOFAe8pMPWODMTUynbpq59KRTE1ScQ3sxk9Roc8seSJ0gI-XA4ay47wcsVG6tc_hU28qwl6hg8NIpAAiWVSmCnEZ0Hhg0NIx_/s1600/swagbucks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikc7ZcI0b_SWAm_GSMDRnMojRQ-L5MPueyO405TwQ4O_tnOFAe8pMPWODMTUynbpq59KRTE1ScQ3sxk9Roc8seSJ0gI-XA4ay47wcsVG6tc_hU28qwl6hg8NIpAAiWVSmCnEZ0Hhg0NIx_/s1600/swagbucks.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>If you haven't yet signed up for <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a>, you should do it! Go ahead, just take my word for it - sign up <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">here</a>!<br />
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But if you're still skeptical, here's the deal with <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a>. SB is an <i>easy</i> way to earn free stuff. If you use internet search engines often, then you should definitely sign up with SB as soon as you finish reading this! By searching through <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a>, you will randomly earn Swagbucks' "digital dollars." These can accumulate quickly in you SB account to allow you to save up for great free stuff (or swag). <br />
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So, here's my view on how to get the most out of <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> once you sign up:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmlVXrhulYLS9aqwdJQLhRbHlQ7-YP9mVE5WnhPOl5sC-_ckHvt2eHaEbdoFF3sy5VoDAMlRiNMlbna-v84-eXQDCRkyNLm7zffS8rzvAOSg4utQe5zwR0AH1eWJp2R65x1acYjXhAoUp/s1600/SwagBucks8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmlVXrhulYLS9aqwdJQLhRbHlQ7-YP9mVE5WnhPOl5sC-_ckHvt2eHaEbdoFF3sy5VoDAMlRiNMlbna-v84-eXQDCRkyNLm7zffS8rzvAOSg4utQe5zwR0AH1eWJp2R65x1acYjXhAoUp/s320/SwagBucks8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><ol><li>Use <a href="http://swagbucks.com/">Swagbucks.com</a> as your <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">search engine</span>. You will randomly earn different increments of <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> as you search.</li>
<li>Definitely download the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">toolbar</span> to make it easier to search through Swagbucks and keep up with your own account. You get one Swagbuck just for having the toolbar when you first open your browser each day, although this doesn't work in Google Chrome. </li>
<li>Take the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">daily poll</span> on <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> to get one extra Swagbuck per day.</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Refer people</span> to <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a>. This is the <i>best</i> way to earn more because you will get every Swagbuck your friends get, up to 1,000 SB. This really helps the SB's add up!</li>
<li>Choose a <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">banner</span> like those <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-promote">here</a> to add to your blog or website so that others can find out about Swagbucks and start helping you earn more.</li>
<a href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17" target="_top"><img alt="Search & Win" border="0" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-173x63Alt5.jpg" title="Search & Win" /></a>
<li>Become a fan of <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/swagbucks"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Facebook</span></a> to keep up with current codes to win more SB's.</li>
<li>Watch videos on <a href="http://video.swagbucks.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Swagbucks TV</span></a> to earn more SB's.</li>
<li>A new feature that I saw today - Sign up to receive 50 SB's every year on your <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">birthday!</span></li>
<li>Check out the <a href="http://blog.swagbucks.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Swagbucks blog</span></a> for randomly given codes that can be entered to earn more SB's.</li>
<li>Add a Swagbucks <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">widget </span>to your blog or website in order to refer friends and keep up with new codes to earn more SB's.</li>
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if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('9f112912-44b3-474b-b4ad-3acfd2de1fd5');
</script><noscript>Get the <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/swidget-10">Swidget 1.0</a> widget and many other <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/">great free widgets</a> at <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/">Widgetbox</a>! Not seeing a widget? (<a href="http://docs.widgetbox.com/using-widgets/installing-widgets/why-cant-i-see-my-widget/">More info</a>)</noscript> </ol><div>There are even more ways to earn that you can read about <a href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-works">here</a>. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions <a href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-faq">here</a>. Read more tips about earning SB's <a href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-tips">here</a>.<br />
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If you still aren't convinced that earning SB's is easy and profitable, then check out the possible free stuff you can get <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-home">here</a>. I have always bought Amazon gift cards with my Swagbucks, so those are my favorite!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Don't wait, start earning <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> today!<br />
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Any other ways I missed? Any questions? - Just ask me!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-27217277994082766492010-10-25T11:00:00.000-04:002010-10-25T11:00:09.289-04:00musical monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpk8KwqwgAX0zGk70lGFCn6Os8FtIBHxq2Vz6I7E7tSjlnBEBhMOu6ItsQv9NZYSC1eRNblkfta8JetH1kAkxPKuMO1nYpZjXC-8OGYwSfJNcvvFc2mj3iAGp1irhZW1I4KzXuXcGmEwxh/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpk8KwqwgAX0zGk70lGFCn6Os8FtIBHxq2Vz6I7E7tSjlnBEBhMOu6ItsQv9NZYSC1eRNblkfta8JetH1kAkxPKuMO1nYpZjXC-8OGYwSfJNcvvFc2mj3iAGp1irhZW1I4KzXuXcGmEwxh/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" /></a></div>I've been listening to our choir's Christmas CD nonstop in the car to prepare for our "cantata" coming up in a few weeks. This is one of my favorite songs, so I'm so glad Justin chose to include it this year. My favorite part is the repetition of the line, "things will never be the same" into "we will never be the same."<br />
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Indeed, Christ came and things were never the same. I pray that you have experienced Christ's forgiveness through salvation and that things have proven true to never be the same in your life!<br />
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Here are the words and music in video form. Don't worry, the first 30 seconds is a completely black screen!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5eg-AlKyz3E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5eg-AlKyz3E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-32227544768885336122010-10-24T21:25:00.000-04:002010-10-24T21:25:23.183-04:00commentary in a boxFor the longest time, I was completely baffled about how to manage the growing pile of sermon notes I accumulated each Sunday at church. These 1/2 sheets of paper, full of great biblical wisdom from our pastor, stayed in my bible until I cleaned it out, made their way into various piles around our house, fell out in the car, slipped into drawers, but they were never where I wanted them to be when I wanted to reference them.<br />
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Enter a new system which I have dubbed <i>Commentary in a Box:</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpteKfb7SEGtPZ7mIYB-MDOs36YDOdBV9rvb3x0mnkHXclspNNeKuUNwv_xMEA4rn48HlqgcLk7FZBltdoYZlVI0iPfLFj7Ad8iYP5XjytJvwYu9UDD_bXAefhxcc2qv7RQWkIZ1igDlg/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpteKfb7SEGtPZ7mIYB-MDOs36YDOdBV9rvb3x0mnkHXclspNNeKuUNwv_xMEA4rn48HlqgcLk7FZBltdoYZlVI0iPfLFj7Ad8iYP5XjytJvwYu9UDD_bXAefhxcc2qv7RQWkIZ1igDlg/s320/013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Bible <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/commentary">commentaries</a> can be expensive, especially when wanting a complete set. If we are in church about 52 Sundays a year, those are basically <i>free</i> commentaries from our pastor!<br />
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Our pastor creates fill-in-the-blank notes for us each Sunday that are in our bulletin, so they have very practical information, but are not very practical for putting in a notebook to keep (unless you have a good idea to share with me). I wanted an easy way to house my sermon notes, including lots that I took when we attended chapel three days a week in seminary. <br />
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Just a plain (brown because I love brown) photo box was the answer for me. It just took a little time to round up my notes from piles around the house and then put them in order according to the Bible. Now, when I'm studying a specific section in Scripture, I have this extra commentary easily accessible. This works especially well because our pastor preaches mostly topigetically (somewhere between topically and exegetically for those who care). I found this fun to say made-up word <a href="http://jugglingsheep.blogspot.com/2007/02/preaching-topigetical-sermons.html">here</a>!<br />
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Sermon notes could also be kept topically, though that might be a little more work to organize. <i>Or</i> they could possibly be ordered chronologically, especially if you write the date in your bible when your pastor preaches on a specific passage, like I have seen some people do. <br />
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I just wanted to share what I have found to work after years of keeping sermon notes but never fully utilizing them as an ongoing resource. Do you have any differently sermon note systems that have worked for you?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-55341557091721906192010-10-21T10:16:00.000-04:002010-10-21T10:16:53.868-04:00pumpkin decorating for a toddler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIRkYMUPmGM2GXTgeeYWBOX-QWVS13WIp0BL2g__I9TNwLTmp0nD2WiMDfXjAHVB8UApYcKSxLYq2N6zvAuU567FiO71b1BWOTUtVa10CCsBBPIMQx_5p_qGEEfL8zQuX0W-R64UAie2t/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIRkYMUPmGM2GXTgeeYWBOX-QWVS13WIp0BL2g__I9TNwLTmp0nD2WiMDfXjAHVB8UApYcKSxLYq2N6zvAuU567FiO71b1BWOTUtVa10CCsBBPIMQx_5p_qGEEfL8zQuX0W-R64UAie2t/s320/024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I found this great idea in <i>Family Fun</i> magazine yesterday and couldn't wait to make it! Elijah has enjoyed a pumpkin decorating activity we found online <a href="http://www.starfall.com/">here</a>, so I knew he would like this magnetic version. It hardly took any time to make and so far he's loved it. I can't wait to make a snowman...and maybe a turkey?! This is a great activity for focusing on shapes and faces!<br />
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Here's all you need:<br />
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<ul><li>2 adhesive magnetic sheets (mine were about 5x7 that I already had and I think they're pretty cheap)</li>
<li>orange paper (I raided my scrapbook paper!)</li>
<li>black paper</li>
<li>scissors</li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what you do:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Attach the orange paper to the magnetic sheet and cut the paper down to size. Cut out a pumpkin shape!</li>
<li>Attach the black paper to a magnetic sheet and cut out several shapes for eyes, noses, mouths, and anything else you want!</li>
<li>Put it on the fridge and see how long it takes your child to find it!</li>
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Heading into this Christmas season, I know shopping is on the minds of those who may be (the only one!) in charge of finding gifts for loved ones, so I thought I would share a tip that I have learned in the last year. <br />
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I love to read blogs about good deals and every once in a while there is a <i>really</i> good deal that I just can't pass up! For instance, yesterday, I bought a $100 <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/index.html">Picaboo </a>gift certificate for $35! And since I already have a photo book in the making on their website, I couldn't turn it down. (This was from <a href="http://www.groupon.com/r/uu9698612">Groupon</a>....check it out!).<br />
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And again last night I saw on <a href="http://www.savingandgiving.net/">this blog</a> that the Fisher Price Nativity set was 25% off at <a href="http://www.familychristian.com/">Family Christian Stores</a>. I knew this was something I have wanted for Elijah, so it was a great time to snatch it up! <br />
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Here's my tip to possibly increase your savings <i>even </i>more when you are shopping online:<br />
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Google a coupon code for that specific store/website before you check out. This has paid off several times for me and last night it worked again! I just Googled "Family Christian Stores coupon code" and several websites came up.<br />
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My favorite website that consistently has working coupon codes is <a href="http://retailmenot.com/">retailmenot.com</a>. Last night, I found an additional 25% off code for my entire order at Family Christian Stores! The codes aren't always this good, but sometimes you can find free shipping codes or other percentage off codes to help with saving money. Any little bit helps! If you're interested, the code is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">122501301.</strong></span><br />
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I hope this helps to make your gift money go a little bit further this Christmas season!<br />
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And don't forget <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/sing4jc17">Swagbucks</a> to make your purchases even sweeter! If you still havn't joined...now is definitely the time. If you're signing up for the first time, you can enter code <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong>SBTVisOnTheAir </strong>to start off with <b>30 swagbucks!!</b></span>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-28216012288540246542010-10-18T13:50:00.000-04:002010-10-18T13:50:49.426-04:00musical mondayThere are some songs that I hear on the radio and just sing along with without even really knowing them. Today's song is an example of that. I was checking out another <a href="http://inspiredtoaction.com/">blog</a> and ran across the live version of a song called "Your Hands" by JJ Heller. I had never heard of her, but I remember hearing this song on the radio. <br />
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The effortless of her voice in this live version captivated me and the words are so encouraging. I pray that you will be encouraged as well!<br />
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<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w-F6DGGF4Qs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w-F6DGGF4Qs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-45694366188274899202010-10-11T09:39:00.001-04:002010-10-11T09:41:35.097-04:00musical monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lFb8F5wtuoEsIsbD1YVRP_2KvdLsRE1yS2IkbdmSL2k73huMmsbbjuPBOVmsl4ATzLrjrCgHg3NE28k-r43SX4QSE1zex0_eiLQlGgQvcJnigYvmanUZ3BeH_dIJRCN89g9erhwda5ge/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lFb8F5wtuoEsIsbD1YVRP_2KvdLsRE1yS2IkbdmSL2k73huMmsbbjuPBOVmsl4ATzLrjrCgHg3NE28k-r43SX4QSE1zex0_eiLQlGgQvcJnigYvmanUZ3BeH_dIJRCN89g9erhwda5ge/s1600/Musical+Monday.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I don't think we can ever be reminded of God's love for us too much. His love reminds us that He chose us, He seeks a relationship with us, and we can have a relationship with Him because He sent His Son to die for us. His love is so great it is really indescribable. There is nothing we can go through where we aren't surrounded by His love, whether or not we are able to see it at the time. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">God's love is amazingly limitless. With no limit. It's not going to run out. So no matter what you are going through, never think that God's love isn't big enough to carry you through. We can't exhaust His love, so we can have complete peace in that.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Great songs have been written about God's love. This song was one I first heard at Centrifuge camp in high school and I love it. I pray that it will encourage you today, as a reminder of God's great love for you!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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In what ways have you been experiencing God's great love?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-9622368575683694482010-10-06T23:25:00.000-04:002010-10-06T23:25:36.776-04:00...back from vacation...We finally got a chance to enjoy some time away as a family this past week. <br />
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And part of me is still there. <br />
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And part of me was already there before we went. <br />
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It wasn't long enough. <br />
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But it doesn't matter how I <i>feel</i>, we're back. But along with the crazy change of seasons came another cold for me this year (more than I can ever remember having!)...so that is all my excuse of not blogging. My brain has been at the beach and now still feels "swimmy."<br />
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We didn't have the best of weather at the beach, but it was such a great time to get away and I went crazy trying to photograph our trip well. And that was so much fun! We stumbled across Fort Macon, which was an <i>amazing </i>place to take pictures! I LOVE taking pictures of Elijah, so I'll use any excuse to do so. And my husband surprisingly let me get some of him and he got in on the fun, taking pictures of me! Here's a taste of our trip through photos. <br />
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Thanks for being forgiving blog readers!<br />
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I know it's a gazillion pictures...but I just can't choose!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-11112838203460881452010-09-20T16:01:00.000-04:002010-09-20T16:01:54.124-04:00take a trip with me...<div style="text-align: center;">...to my new blog!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stopblamingeve.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGE_dSxbG32uoXRMUuiC4xztnEHbQEC5hzEJ7pilF9xaQG1NAkU5yqrU1rfk9nPv8SVFcfhKS0mQnhPcV1XoNCb1CB5rM9B6pteKgXXkdWygMMuqUmGM7k4sZCENrcnvFP_Btg4tYADvj/s320/apple-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>We Could Blame Eve All Day...Or We Could Get Over Ourselves!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been praying and planning for this blog for awhile...and just dove in the other day! I hope you will join me in seeking to become less of ourselves and more like Christ as we counsel ourselves through Scripture. Head on over!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stopblamingeve.com/">www.stopblamingeve.com</a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-7232466225187442272010-09-20T14:16:00.002-04:002010-09-20T14:19:17.982-04:00musical monday<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wonderful, Merciful Savior</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">You are the One that we praise</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">You are the One we adore</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">You give the healing and grace</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Our hearts always hunger for</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Oh, our hearts always hunger for</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Almighty, infinite Father</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Faithfully loving Your own</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Here in our weakness You find us</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Falling before Your throne</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Oh, we're falling before Your throne</span></span></span></div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-89364045997770106592010-09-18T15:13:00.002-04:002010-09-18T15:15:12.133-04:00i heart the dollar store!In the last few months when I have been trying to keep up with Elijah's learning capacity and teach him new things everyday, I have quickly discovered the wonder that is called "The Dollar Store." <br />
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I have shopped at different dollar stores for random things here and there, but I'm so impressed with the teaching supplies that you can find! The store we have in our town is a <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp">Dollar Tree</a>, so that's the one I really know about. <br />
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I don't have a degree in teaching or anything, but I absolutely love teaching my son. It's so much fun to watch such a little person absorb so much information. I like to teach him, but I'm not necessarily good at coming up with my own ideas, so that's where I especially rely on those who are homeschool or craft bloggers. There's just a ton of free information to find in the blogging world!<br />
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One idea I gleaned from a few blogs is the usefulness of bulletin board borders that you can buy in a pack at the dollar store. The ones I have found have 14 identical strips that you can use. <br />
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These are great for learning "games" around the house. (At least that's what Elijah and I call them!) I have used them as simple matching games so far. I just lay down a complete strip for Elijah to have and give him the pictures that I have cut out and laminated from another strip that he can match up. <br />
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I just went to the <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp">Dollar Tree</a> today (hence the blog) and got a few more bulletin board border packs, but they didn't have near as many good ones as I got last time. Here is a sample of what you may be able to find:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I look forward to using these in other ways for teaching Elijah. <br />
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Here's a video clip of him learning...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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What great things have you discovered at a dollar store lately??</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03246462781149307728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821585109638544013.post-3866683010203528122010-09-13T07:57:00.000-04:002010-09-13T07:57:06.053-04:00musical mondayI am so thankful that God has amazingly gifted so many contemporary song writers to help us to see Him in a new way because of the words and melodies He gives them. <br />
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With my husband being a music minister, I think I look at music a little more through his eyes - looking for songs that will draw others closer to the Lord and change them in a real way. <br />
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Some song writers that have made a tremendous impact on us with the words they have been given to share. Often it's in the rewriting of an "old" hymn that brings new life to a song we already loved. If you don't already know artists like this, then here are a few I can think of: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Keith & Krysten Getty, Paul Baloche, and Laura Story. <br />
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These writers point me straight to the Lord. It never seems to be about them, which is so refreshing.<br />
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Over the last year especially, Laura Story's music has totally blessed me and I have such a respect for her. <br />
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...And I got to meet her this weekend!!!<br />
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Many of you know her song <i>Mighty to Save</i>, but you may not know that she wrote <i>Indescribable</i>, which Chris Tomlin made popular. I shared a while back about her great song <i><a href="http://erinblakley.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-post.html">Immortal, Invisible</a> </i>which is one of my favorites right now!<br />
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I was able to meet Laura on Friday night because it was a small women's conference and I told her how I love this song and that my husband has been introducing it to our church as a new worship song. She seemed so grateful that we were sharing her music and later told me that they would be singing it over the weekend. When she sang it, she even gave me a little wave, letting me know she remembered! How sweet is that!<br />
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It was such a blessing to meet the person behind the music and to see that her personality also made things not about her. I love that I will respect her music even more now, knowing that her life lines up with what she writes. I'm so thankful that God let me get to know her a little bit this weekend. <br />
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