"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your
souls.]
Matthew 11:28
I absolutely love tea time. Pleasant memories of friendships and a hot pot of tea. A beautifully laid table set with the finest china and
silverware. Just like Heavens' table when we go home. All the finest linens and dinnerware. I also love spending time with the Lord, meditating on
His precious words. A time to quietly sit and praise Him and thank Him for all He has done. It is a great time when the harshness of the day still
lingers and our
souls are in much need of refreshing, it is during those times that we must learn to turn it all over to the Lord.
Just like with friends, I love tea time with my precious Jesus, the lover of my soul. It is in those times I hear Him whisper softly in my ear
saying,
"sit back my daughter, sip on my tea (the word), it is sweetened with milk and honey.
Remember, no matter what this day holds my child, I haven't gone anywhere, daddy is holding your hand."
* A Wife's Prayer
* Becoming a Woman that Please God
* Fascinating Womanhood
* The Mitford Series
* A Woman by God's Grace
* Loving Well
* Dancing Bones
* I Danced in Africa
* A Place of Quiet Rest
* Knowing and Loving the Bible
* Sanctuary
* Lifegiving
* Never too Early
* Brokeness
* You Can Raise a Well Mannered Child
* Growing Godly Women
* Let Your Life Count
* Self Talk, Soul Talk
* Living in the Light of Eternity
* Biblical Womanhood in the Home
* Under the Apple Tree
* What to Pray When Your Pregnant
* Warrior Bride Arise
* Emilie's Creative Home Organizer
* Life Management for Busy Woman
* Clean up the Clutter
* Women of Wisdom
* What's in the Bible for Women
"The teapot is on, the cups are waiting. Favorite chairs anticipating. No matter what I have to do, my friend, there's always time for you." author unknown
~ A Little Blinkie Me ~
"There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other humans in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more
profound." Diana Cortes
"I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head of the table and pouring out the tea," said Anne, shutting her eyes ecstatically," and asking Diana if she takes sugar!
I know she doesn't but of course I'll ask her just as if I didn't know." L.M.Montgomery Anne of Green Gables
"God guides us with His hand to assure us of His presence. He directs by His word to assure us of Hi purpose. He leads us by His peace to assure us of His peace." ~ Roy Lessin
Jane Austen~
* The Jane Austen Book Club
* Pride and Prejudice
* Sense and Sensibilty
* Jane Austen Companion
* Emma
* Northanger Abbey
* Mansfield Park
* Jane Austen Letters
* A Memoir of Jane Austen and other Family Recollections
* Darcy's Story
~ My Favorite Classic Authors ~
* Louisa May Alcott ~ Little Women, Little Men
* Emily Bronte ~ Wuthering Heights
* Jan Karon
* Charlotte Bronte ~ Jane Eyre
* L.M. Montgomery
* Lewis Carroll ~
* Charles Dickens ~
* Edgar Allen Poe ~
* Leo Tolstoy ~ Anna Karenina, War and Peace
* Voltaire ~ Candide
* British Literature
* Christian Literature
* World Literature
* Anne of Green Gables
* Becoming Jane
* Mrs. Potter
* Esther: One Night with the King
* Passion
* Gone With the Wind
* The Notebook
* Pride and Prejudice
* Ella Enchanted
* Ever After
* The Secret Garden (1993)
* Lord of the Rings
* Emma
* Rose Hill
* Hobbit
* The Chronicles of Narnia
* Arsenic and Old Lace
* Little Women
* Shirley Temple
* Princess Bride
* Sense and Sensibility
* The Lion, The Witch , and the Wardrobe
* Fiddler on the Roof
Wednesday, June 11, 2008~ Tea and Honeycakes ~ Wednesday ~
Tea and Honeycakes
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
"He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from troubles."
Proverbs 21:23
"Silence cannot be misquoted" ~ Mike Murdock
Isn't that so true. I am learning that as Christians we talk way to much Lashon Hara ~ "evil speech"
"Which means saying something bad about another person even if it happens to be true. In other words, lashon hara, is gossip, spreading evil (even if it is true) reports, or expressing a critical or negative spirit about others. Such behavior is forbidden in Leviticus 19:16.
Now, of course there are times when a person is obligated to speak out, even thought the information is disparaging, (for example - while testifying under oath, and so on.)
However the practice of being motzi ra (someone who goes around and speaks evil) is related to the status of metzora, the one who is afflicted tzara'at, and therefore many of the Jewish sages have made the connection between the sin of lashon hara and the unclean condition of tzara'at. (leprosy)"
~Hebrew4Christian.com
I did some study and I do alot of study on words with Hebrew understanding. Jesus was a Jew and so we must remember His roots. He is not a Western Civilized Jesus.
"There are two mitzvot in the Torah that specifically address improper speech: Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people (Lev. 19:16), and ye shall not wrong one another (Lev. 25:17, which according to tradition refers to wronging a person with speech).
Tale-bearing is, essentially, any gossip. The Hebrew word for tale-bearer is "rakhil" (Reish-Kaf-Yod-Lamed), which is related to a word meaning trader or merchant. The idea is that a tale-bearer is like a merchant, but he deals in information instead of goods. In our modern "Information Age," the idea of information as a product has become more clear than ever before, yet it is present even here in the Torah.
It is a violation of this mitzvah to say anything about another person, even it is true, even if it is not negative, even if it is not secret, even if it hurts no one, even if the person himself would tell the same thing if asked! It is said that the telling of gossip leads to bloodshed, which is why the next words in the Torah are "you shall not stand aside while your fellow's blood is shed." The story of Do'eig the Edomite (I Samuel Chs. 21-22) is often used to illustrate the harm that can be done by tale-bearing. Do'eig saw Achimelekh the Kohein give David bread and a sword, a completely innocent act intended to aid a leading member of Saul's court. Do'eig reported this to Saul. Do'eig's story was completely true, not negative, not secret, and Achimelekh would have told Saul exactly the same thing if asked (in fact, he did so later). Yet Saul misinterpreted this tale as proof that Achimelekh was supporting David in a rebellion, and proceeded to slaughter all but one of the kohanim at Nob.
The person who listens to gossip is even worse than the person who tells it, because no harm could be done by gossip if no one listened to it. It has been said that lashon ha-ra (disparaging speech) kills three: the person who speaks it, the person who hears it, and the person about whom it is told. (Talmud Arachin 15b).
In Jewish law, all things are considered to be secret unless a person specifically says otherwise. For this reason, you will note that in the Torah, G-d constantly says to Moses, "Speak to the Children of Israel, saying:" or "Speak to the Children of Israel and tell them:" If G-d did not specifically say this to Moses, Moses would be forbidden to repeat his words! Nor is there any time-limit on secrets. The Talmud tells the story of a student who revealed a secret after 22 years, and was immediately banished from the house of study! (Talmud Sanhedrin 35a ??? Rabbi Ami***)
The gravest of these sins of tale-bearing is lashon ha-ra (literally, "the evil tongue"), which involves discrediting a person or saying negative things about a person, even if those negative things are true. Indeed, true statements are even more damaging than false ones, because you can't defend yourself by disproving the negative statement! Some sources indicate that lashon ha-ra is equal in seriousness to murder, idol worship, and incest and adultery (the only three sins that you may not violate even to save a life).
It is forbidden to even imply or suggest negative things about a person. It is forbidden to say negative things about a person, even in jest. It is likewise considered a "shade of lashon ha-ra" to say positive things about a person in the presence of his enemies, because this will encourage his enemies to say negative things to contradict you!
One who tells disparaging things that are false is referred to as a motzi sheim ra, that is, one who spreads a bad report. This is considered the lowest of the low.
It is generally not a sin to repeat things that have been told "in the presence of three persons." The idea is that if it is told in the presence of three persons, it is already public knowledge, and no harm can come of retelling it. However, even in this case, you should not repeat it if you know you will be spreading the gossip further.
Leviticus 25:17 says, "You shall not wrong one another." This has traditionally been interpreted as wronging a person with speech. It includes any statement that will embarrass, insult or deceive a person, or cause a person emotional pain or distress.
Here are some commonly-used examples of behavior that is forbidden by this mitzvah:
You may not call a person by a derogatory nickname, or by any other embarrassing name, even if he is used to it.
You may not ask an uneducated person for an opinion on a scholarly matter (that would draw attention to his lack of knowledge or education).
You may not ask a merchant how much he would sell something for if you have no intention of buying.
You may not refer someone to another person for assistance when you know the other person cannot help (in other words, it's a violation of Jewish law to give someone the run-around!).
You may not deceive a person, even if no harm is done by the deception; for example, you may not sell non-kosher meat to a non-Jew telling him that it is kosher, even though no harm is done to the non-Jew by this deception.
You may not sell a person damaged goods without identifying the damage, even if the price you give is fair for the goods in their damaged condition.
You may not offer a person a gift or invite a person to dinner if you know that the person will not accept.
You may not compliment a person if you do not mean it. "
Precious sister in Christ, I just had to say a huge THANK YOU for sharing this study and the Judaic web site. Truly this can lead us to a more personal relationship with our beloved Yeshuah MaHamshia - JESUS our Messiah.
I look forward to it coming out in PDF form.
lifting you up to GOD in prayer with love and blessings,
Linny
"Beauty is a matter of the soul. A woman of true beauty is one who's at rest with who she is and is not striving to become someone else."
"Thus says the Lord: Stand by the roads and look; and ask for the eternal paths, where the good, old way is; then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. ", Jeremiah 6:16. (amp)~~~~~"A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman ~ who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls." Proverbs 31:10 ~~~~~~
Tina's Priceless Treasures is a group of Ladies who get together every Tuesday, we get a chance to sit down, sip a cup of tea, relax and reflect on God. It's a time of "TBF". "Tea, Bible study and Fellowship." Our goal is to encourage each other in our callings: 1) As women of God, 2) As wives to our husbands and 3) As mothers to our children 4) As grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters and aunts and 5) As women in our community.~~~ We are women helping other women embrace their current situations and circumstances, by equipping them with the truth of God's Word! ~
A place where women who have the same passion to be women who live to please God and to raise their children in the Word of God. ~ A vision of a family that is different from this world. ~ Women who want to remain pure before the Lord, in speech, deed and dress. ~ We want a standard for our family and our cities. ~ Women who want to learn from one another.**************** ~ Thanks to all of you who are sharing from your heart to all of us. I hope that I can be as much of an inspiration as you have been to me.
3 "Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service, not slanderers or slaves to drink. They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,
4 So that they will wisely train the young women to be [a]sane and sober of mind (temperate, disciplined) and to love their husbands and their children,
5 To be self-controlled, chaste, homemakers, good-natured (kindhearted), adapting and subordinating themselves to their husbands, that the word of God may not be exposed to reproach (blasphemed or discredited)."
Titus 2: 3-5 Amplified Version
Starting in June I will be gathering some beautiful ladies in my home every Tuesday for Tea and Bible Study. We will be focusing on "Becoming the Women God wants us to be."
"These are very Special Celebrations with Some very Treasured Friends." Come join me as I post the gatherings here. So, yes you can join and you still have time to purchase the book. Just click on book to order.
~ Bible Studies I am Starting in September 2008 ~
My Monthly Newsletter
Extravagant Love: Proclaiming the Message of Intimacy
**This will be available as a PDF file and will be free of charge, unless you request a mailing version (full color). Subscription rates will apply under that request.
More on this in days to come.
Becoming a Wife who Pleases God
Get ready to feast on true Godliness and 'Pure' Instruction.
Becoming Godly Handmaidens
Scripture Memory Verses for Daughters on the Path to Becoming Beautiful Women.
Raising Young Warriors
Scripture Memory Verses for Young Men on the Path to Becoming Young Warriors for God and their family.
Study on the Armour of God and Teaching our Children about the Invisible War that is going on in this world. The Godly Supernatural against the New Age.
"Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul),
as [something done] for the Lord and not for men,
Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men]
that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward.
[The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah).
Colossians 3:23-24
~ My Daily Tasks ~
* Wake up early - 4:30am
* Turn on coffee
* Turn on some soft of music
* Morning Date with Jesus
* Get children ready for school
* Start first load of clothes
* Do my personal bible study
~ Plus Read devotionals:
* Lift up Husband and children in prayer ~ 1 hour
of their lives I need God to move.
* Gather Belonging to start School Lessons
My Specific Day Chores
Daily
* wash dishes, make beds, bleach kitchen and bathroom,
sweep and mop kitchen and bathrooms, pick up each room
throughout day and at the end of the day and vaccuum, make meal
preparations for next day, water outside plants.
Weekly
~ Mondays and Wednesdays: wash clothes, art projects
~ Tuesdays: iron, water houseplants, sewing projects,
prayer group, Tea Time Ladies Group
~ Thursdays: Farmer's Market, prepare menu/grocery list for Saturday
~ Friday: change bed linens, errands outside the home,
prayer group
~ Saturday: do yard work, shop groceries and file Homeschool work
later in the evening prepare for the next week of school
~ Sunday: Church, Fellowship and Friends, plan for the next day and week to come.
Monthly
* Week1~ Clean refrigerator, and deep clean bathroom
* Week2~ Clean Oven and wash livingroom Windows
* Week3~ Mend Clothing, wash bedroom windows
* Week4~ Clean and Dust ALL baseboards throughout the home,
wax kitchen floor, and wood floors.
Quarterly
* Clean Drawers and outside windows
* Clean out closets
* Move livingroom and bedroom furniture away from walls and vaccuum
* Organize cupboards in kitchen, linen closet, bathroom closets, and hall closet
Bi-Annually
* Clean screens, check for holes, change all filters in house.
Annually
* Wash curtains, clean any drapes, clean any carpets, wawh walls and woodwork (or paint if needed),
clean out shed, make any repairs that are needed.
Whew, that's all I could think of, maybe you have some ideas and you can share them with me as well.
The rest of my days task
* Begin School Lessons
* Nature Walk
* Work on business for awhile
~ Warm Spirit and "Uniquely You" Sewing Projects
* Work on my Art ~ paint
* Naptime/Quiet Time
* Work on my blogs
My "Weekly Task" mentioned above is done during this time
* Tea Time and a good book
* Make yummy treats for kids
* Start Preparations for dinner
* Dinner
* Finish up schoolwork with children
* Childrens' Bathtime
* Story time with the children
* Kids bedtime
* A nice bath w/candles and music
* Bible Study/Devotions with my Beloved Hubby
* Finish last load of laundry
* Read my precious Bible, my love letter
* Tell Jesus how much I love Him
* Meditate on my day and close it out
* Thank Jesus for my another day
* Work on my Journal
* Work on Homekeeper Binder and Small Personal Binder
* Work on my To Do List Journal
* Take all my cares and mistakes to Him
* Prepare for the next day
* Go to bed
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~ Bountiful Blessings~
Serving My Family With Love
This section is dedicated to all the women who have risen to the high calling of Wifery and Motherhood.
I myself continously look for ways to give more to my family. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
One tool that I have found to do this is through a Household Management Binder. I call mine, "Homekeeping Daily"
Here are some sites that will help you begin your own binders.
Here are are list of awesome women who are doing the same in their own homes. You can click on their link to view their binders.
I will be adding pictures of mine soon.
