Sting My Heart Sting My Heart I am sharing my thoughts on faith, love, life, hope, friendships and struggles. I am transplanted from Germany to Arizona, and even after 16 years I sometimes struggle with my family being so far away... 
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Fearless ~ LWG Fall 2009 Giveaway
2009-09-08 13:00:00 Material from Kitty Designs’ kit “Dream of a Blue Sky” Click on the image above to get to the giveaway And he said to them, ?Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?? Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. ~ Matthew 8:26 They’re talking layoffs at work, ... More About: Life , Faith , Fearless , Fall
Thankful Thursday ~ Peace
2009-09-03 07:18:00 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. ~ John 14:27 (ESV) In the month of September, my friend Laurie at Women Taking a Stand is hosting Thankful Thursday — come join ... More About: Jesus , Peace , Life , Faith
The Battery Incident
2009-09-01 10:00:00 “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died?more than that, who was raised?who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” ~ Romans 8:34-35 Would ... More About: Life , Marriage , Battery , Incident , Lessons
September 2009 Desktop
2009-08-31 03:21:00 September_09 Desktop , originally uploaded by eph2810. Wow – can you believe that September is just around the corner?!? Amazing how fast this year is going. If you like the desktop, click on the photo — it should take you directly to my Flickr page. Personal use only. The material I used for September’s desktop is by ... More About: Life , Photography , Scripture
Thankful Thursday ~ Rescue
2009-08-27 03:40:00 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! ~ (ESV ~ emphasis mine) Our Lord is still in the ‘business’ of rescuing. I ... More About: Personal , Life , Photography , Thursday , Rescue
Building Bridges
2009-08-21 10:00:00 “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace… My sweet friend Lori (Lori’s Reflections) ... More About: Women , Building , Life , Friends , Faith
Thankful Thursday ~ Friends
2009-08-20 03:33:00 “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” ~ John 15:15 (ESV ~ emphasis mine) Did you know that Jesus calls you ‘friend’? Isn’t that ... More About: Life , Friends , Faith , Blogging
Thankful Thursday ~ Hope
2009-08-13 03:17:00 “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do ... More About: Personal , Life , Scripture , Hope , Thursday
August_09 Desktop
2009-08-07 07:02:00 August_09 Desktop , originally uploaded by eph2810. I know I am a little late with my August Desktop. This month I chose a quote by my favorite author, Max Lucado. This quote really changed a lot in my life…for the better. Scrapping Material is by Vera Lim (Love Struck), available at Shabby Pickle Designs. If you like it, go ... More About: Personal , Scrapbook , August
Thankful Thursday ~ Joy
2009-08-06 03:09:00 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” ~ Romans 15:13 (ESV) Today I heard a marvelous quote on my way home from work…”Happiness is depended on our circumstances; joy is in our bones”. Per the radio ... More About: Personal , Photography , Faith , Hope
Thankful Thursday ~ Gentleness
2008-06-05 02:15:00 ?You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip. I pursued my enemies and overtook them, and did not turn back till they were consumed. ~ Psalm ... More About: Life , Faith , Lord , Thursday
Thankful Thursday ~ Random
2008-05-29 01:30:00 ?The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.? ~ Psalm 28:7 (ESV) No special thoughts this week, because my brain is on overload over the last couple of weeks. Today I just want to thank ... More About: Family , Life , Friends , God , Faith
Back to Basics
2008-05-25 12:00:00 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from ... More About: Life , Faith , Back , Back To Basics , Basics
Thankful Thursday ~ Time
2008-05-22 03:20:00 “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.” ~ Psalm 37:39 (ESV emphasis mine) Yes, I am thankful for time this week …Here is a little more detail: I am thankful that I can come to the Lord at any time of the day or night ... More About: Life , Time , Scripture , Thursday
Congratulations to?
2008-05-21 12:00:00 …commenter # 14, Cheryl for winning the price-package in celebration of our 25th anniversary. Cheryl, I will contact you via email to get your snail-mail address, so I can send off the Bible, Cups and Gift Certificate. Thank you so much for all of you who have taken the time to stop by and drop us ... More About: Life , Marriage , Love , Announcement , Winning
Celebrating 25 Years Giveaway
2008-05-17 17:47:00 Brag-Book page by Connie Prince How can you win the goodies? Just leave me a comment and your name will be entered in the drawing (US & Canada entries only please). The deadline to enter is Tuesday, May 20th, with the winner to be announced on Wednesday, May 21st. Thank you for stopping by today. Be blessed ... More About: Life , Marriage , Love , Years
Thankful Thursday ~ Love
2008-05-15 03:02:00 “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” ... More About: Marriage , Thursday , Savior
Thankful Thursday ~ Honesty
2008-05-08 03:50:00 “Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.” ~ Proverbs 24:26 (ESV) Sorry ladies that I am a little late tonight - was looking for a dress for our anniversary, without success *sigh*. Why do they not sell dresses at a place you can afford, but sell dresses in places that your budget is not cut out ... More About: Life , Marriage , God , Thursday , Honesty
Peace of My Heart
2008-05-04 21:01:00 Material Credit: Michelle Pieters; Photography: Me Know that you always can find strength in His Word…Be blessed today and always… Current Mood: Blessed ? More About: Peace , Scripture , Heart , Scrapbook , Psalms
Thankful Thursday ~ Random
2008-05-01 03:09:00 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever ... More About: Life , Marriage , Faith , Love , Random
(Your Help Please) - Thank YOU!!!!
2008-04-27 20:00:00 Zoey is back home - PTL!!!! You can read the up-date on TNChick ’s blog. I am so thrilled for her and her family!!! My friend, TNChick, is looking for her 4-year-old beagle hound, Zoey… Zoey was last seen in Franklin, KY at Madison St. / Cedar St. area Tuesday night 4/22/08. This might be long shot, but I ... More About: Friends
Refreshment for the Soul
2008-04-27 11:05:00 “Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~ Psalm 37:1-4 ... More About: Life , Faith , Soul , Hope
Thankful Thursday ~ Rest
2008-04-24 03:11:00 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV ... More About: Peace , Music , Life , Faith , Thursday
A Book Drawing & A Butterfly
2008-04-22 07:29:00 My friend Tiffany at “Tea with Tiffany” has a wonderful interview with Liz Curtis Higgs. Liz and Tiffany talk about Grace…Grace is something that I need daily. How about you? Tiffany is also giving away the wonderful book “Embrace Grace - Welcome to the Forgiven Life” by Liz Curtis Higgs. One of my favorite quotes ... More About: Drawing , Book , Butterfly
Thankful Thursday ~ Trust
2008-04-17 03:12:00 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. ~ Psalm 9:9-10 (ESV ~ emphasis mine One of the definitions in Webster for trust is: 1 a: assured reliance on ... More About: Life , Faith , Trust , Thursday
Reflection
2008-04-13 22:05:00 When I found the quote by Erma Bombeck, one of my favorite childhood authors, I had to scrap the quote . The photo was taking by my beloved in Bisbee 3 weeks ago. The scrap material I have use is from Fabella’s kit “Gentle Days“. The font I used is called “Journal“; which I found ... More About: Faith , Scrapbook , Reflection
Thankful Thursday ~ Kindness
2008-04-10 02:56:00 “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in ... More About: Life , Friends , Faith , Thursday , Kindness
Living Intentionally ~ April?08 ?Check-In?
2008-04-08 05:17:00 I don’t know what happened last month - I missed the date to share my thoughts on Living Intentionally. But this month I made sure that I will not forget. My desktop calender has been reminding me since Saturday to write my update. It is fun to review the goals that you might have/had for ... More About: Christian , Life , God , Faith
I Believe?
2008-04-07 17:15:00 Material by Michelle Pieters - LO by me Current Mood: Okay More About: Photography , Faith , Scrapbook
Thankful Thursday ~ His Spirit
More articles from this author:2008-04-03 03:26:00 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare ... More About: Life , Friends , Faith , Thursday 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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