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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Earthquakes…
(CNN) — Midwest Quake Felt Far and Wide - April 18, 2008 - People nearly 900 miles away felt a magnitude-5.2 earthquake that shook southern Illinois early Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of major damage after the predawn quake, which struck at 4:36 a.m. (5:36 a.m. ET). “Everything shook,” “I thought the building was going to collapse.”
Famine…
Food Crisis Spreads Across the Globe. Rice Shortage Triggers 50% Increase in Two Weeks - April 6, 2008 - Rising food prices has transformed food into an international political issue. Riots have erupted in Egypt, Haiti and Bangladesh over soaring food prices. People fought one another over bags of rice in West Africa. The causes and the solutions to the food crisis are complex.
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Saturday Psalm & Praise: Psalm 121: 7,8
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Our God is a strong and mighty tower. He is able to deliver His people. He is watching over my life: my coming and my going, as well as the coming and going of our children.When you are on the tail-end of a two-week-long bout with winter colds, sore throats and hacking coughs, it is a comfort to know God is able. Period. He is able. When tears come because of your toddler's fever and your own lack of sleep, and the baby who never even whimpers is crying and having trouble sleeping, I can have a peace.
When circumstances change family relationships or jobs; when friendships or even daily life is forever altered, we can hold onto Him who will keep us from all harm and is watching over our coming and our going. Life is a constant change. For the Believer, it must be. We must constantly allow God to shape and mold us, chipping away at the things that keep us from Him, showing us what we need to know.
The year 2007 brought so many changes into our lives. Good changes. Unexpected changes that God is surely in. As we left 2007 and entered into 2008, changes were still happening. It is a natural thing. It is not always an easy thing, but usually a necessary one. I hope in 2008 that I can hold onto this blessing from Psalms. I hope I can remember as we move or stay here that He is watching over our coming and our going. As we grow and allow God to direct our steps, making plans He may change, I am thankful God has shown me this promise in His Word.
We serve a mighty God. It is sometimes hard to praise Him only on His merits alone, because He has so enveloped us in His Word and His very being as His own. Thank you Lord for undeserved mercy, love and grace.
blessings!
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Saturday Psalm & Praise - Oh, How I Love Jesus
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Oh, How I Love JesusThere is a name I love to hear,
I love to sing its worth;
It sounds like music in my ear,
The sweetest name on earth.
Chorus
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!
It tells me of a Saviour's love,
Who died to set me free;
It tells me of His precious blood,
The sinner's perfect plea.
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!
It tells me what my Father hath
In store for every day,
And tho' I tread a darksome path,
Yields sun-shine all the way.
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!
It tells of One whose loving heart
Can feel my deepest woe,
Who in each sorrow bears a part,
That none can bear below.
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!
Who in each sorrow bears a part,That none can bear below.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday Psalm & Praise: God is God is God
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Sometimes when I think of what I can post for the Saturday Psalm & Praise, I am just stumped. I could pick any Psalm; they are all wonderful and thought-provoking. I have had a weird week. What started out quite stressful and plain weird has turned to joy and excitement. Praise God.
After a long day of getting back into school... (Matt was on vacation for 2 weeks straight), I posted my Bio and my first Memo Monday on HSBA and entered my Photo Essay on Monday night, which was a challenge(and I love a challenge). On Tuesday, I had a long stressful day that ended at 4am with a phone call with a sweet friend. On Wednesday, I found out my Photo Essay won me the printer, and I thought I would do a happy dance - That made loading 30 pictures on dial up and formatting the text well worth it!!
Thursday brought the news about the legislation Gov. Schwarzenegger passed into law for CA public schools (makes my stomache turn and my blood boil at the same time!) and some frantic running around here that evening, trying to shoe our children, lighting candles and bringing the TV downstairs to watch the new reports of the tornadoes that were in our area. Yesterday, after Amanda and I spent time praying and deciding if we would be the new moderators for the HSB Literary Club, we had a great time brainstorming the different things we want to do with that.
I am learning that though people bring things into our lives that may concern us, weary us, or even drive us nuts, I know God is God is God. He is all we need, and He works all things together for the good of them that love Him (and people almost ALWAYS leave off the next part) and are called according to HIS purpose. That is a powerful promise. And the last part is the best part. Called according to HIS purpose. Not my purpose, nor my interpretation of HIS purpose... but HIS actual purpose. And, wow, God works on a need- to -know basis. Sometimes we don't need to know until we are called to action. Glad He has that all worked out.
I chose this Psalm for no other reason than 8 has always been my favorite number. With a birthday like 8-28-68, what can you expect? I chose the number, read the Psalm, and decided the praise verses fit what I was looking for. I felt like I was being pummelled this week, and God heard my cry. I did not have to worry that I might go down to the pit. Thank you, Father.
1Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
2Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
3Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
5Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
8The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
9Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
Also... Rachel posted some beautiful pictures of Lucy Goosey onto her Raspberry Pixie Muffin blog. Isn't she a Sweetie? Here, she is wrapped in the afghan my dear friend Christina made her. She is also wearing the prairie bonnet that Miss Brielle made for her! I love my Little Blessings, and I love our friends!!!
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday Psalm & Praise - Let's Just Praise the LORD - Simply
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Simple. This week, I need simple. A simple praise song amidst all the chaos to remind me of what is really the most important thing: Praise the LORD. That is my purpose. Not training my children, not being the perfect wife, not blogging, not even homeschooling!
These are the means by which I fulfill my purpose to Praise the LORD, but not what my focus must be on.
Words by Gloria and William J. Gaither
Music by William J. Gaither
© 1972
Psalm 22:23 "Ye that fear the LORD, praise him;"
Praise the Lord!
Let's just lift our hearts to heaven
And praise the Lord;
Let's just praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Let's just lift our hearts to heaven
And praise the Lord!
I read a thought this week that made me breathe deeply and sigh long. It was about chickens. It said something to the effect of: "Chickens are peaceful to watch. Chickens are simple creatures. They simply go around pecking the ground. Just simple to watch. Peaceful." No wonder I have found myself in the chicken pen so much lately. They do not act peaceful at feeding time, but it is so peaceful to watch them.
The simple life. That is what I desire. To praise the LORD in what I do. To rid myself and my days from things that take me from that.
I love the praise songs that make you think deeply and are all-encompassing. But, the simple ones that point us to Our LORD are calming, reassuring and bring peace into my heart.
blessings! -Jacque
If you would like to participate in SS&P, or you just want to read some worship songs, here is a great list: Heavenly Midis Songbook
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Saturday Psalm & Praise - Our Father Which Art in Heaven
Saturday, September 8, 2007
I thought I might post this week's Saturday Psalm & Praise early to give you a reminder and a chance to see what it is I am doing with the meme.
Growing up and going to catholic school and church, I knew part of this prayer like the back of my hand. I didn't even know the last line existed in the prayer. We always stopped at "deliver us from evil". That is weird to me now. I heard the last part sitting in a pentecostal church service the first time, and I thought, "wait a minute, what was that?" It didn't sound right. I didn't know that was on there. I knew the Our Father, but I had never read it *in* the Bible. Thanks be to God I learned that I needed the Salvation of Jesus to cleanse me, because I was still a sinner, needing God's grace.
I have heard it sung a few different ways, but I think my favorite is the way they have Paul & Silas sing it on the Nest video of Paul's Ministry. A little operatic, but a brotherly-type melody.9After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.10Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.
blessings! -Jacque
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Saturday Psalm & Praise-In The Garden
Saturday, September 1, 2007
In The Garden
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Quote: "I read the story of the greatest morn in history. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet very dark, unto the sepulcher. Instantly, completely, there unfolded in my mind the scenes of the garden, where out of the mists comes a form, halting, hesitating, tearful, seeking, turning from side to side in bewildering amazement.
"Falteringly, bearing grief in every accent, with tear-dimmed eyes, she whispers, 'If Thou has borne Him hence.'
"He speaks, and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing. He said to her "Mary!"
"Just one word and forgotten are the heartaches, the long dreary hours, all the past blotted out in His presence."
End of Quote.
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Saturday Psalm & Praise -All of My Days
Saturday, August 18, 2007
For some unknown reason, I have been heard singing - and enjoying singing - this song quite a bit around here! The reason isn't that unknown, I guess... It's a great worship song to just break out into, don't you think??Psalm 19:14
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
From what I found on Google, Michael W. Smith wrote the lyrics. We have a few worship cd's we listen to, so I don't know which one it is on. I guess it really doesn't matter, since it runs through my brain without the cd anyway!
Revelation 5
9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The first time I heard this song, I thought someone was trying to drive me batty. I wanted to enjoy the lyrics as I sung them in worship to the Lord, and I couldn't even hear what I was saying! When I hear this song in my head or I sing it out loud... you will hear me singing the "ladies" part: the one in italics - and the chorus.
You are holy (You are holy)
You are mighty (You are mighty)
You are worthy (You are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love you (I will love you)
All of my days (All of my days)
Isaiah 44:6
6Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
And worship (You are King of Kings)
The King who (You are mighty God)
is worthy (Lord of Everything)
I will love and (You're Emanuel)
adore Him (You're the Great I Am)
And I will bow (You're the Prince of Peace)
down before Him (Who is the Lamb)
and I will sing to (You're the living God)
and worship (You're my saving Grace)
the King who (You will rein forever)
is worthy (You're the Ancient of days)
And I will love and (You are Alpha, Omega,)
adore him (Beginning, and End)
And I will bow down (You're my savior, Messiah)
before Him (Redeemer and Friend)
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
Revelation 1
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
You are mighty (You are mighty)
You are worthy (You are worthy)
Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)
I will follow (I will follow)
I will listen (I will listen)
I will love you (I will love you)
All of my days (All of my days)
Proverbs 23:11
11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
And worship (You are King of Kings)
The King who (You are mighty God)
is worthy (Lord of Everything)
I will love and (You're Emanuel)
adore Him (You're the Great I Am)
And I will bow (You're the Prince of Peace)
down before Him (Who is the Lamb)
and I will sing to (You're the living God)
and worship (You're my saving Grace)
the King who (You will rein forever)
is worthy (You're the Ancient of days)
And I will love and (You are Alpha, Omega,)
adore him (Beginning, and End)
And I will bow down (You're my savior, Messiah)
before Him (Redeemer and Friend)
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
You’re my prince of peace
And I will live my life for You
Psalm 50
1 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.
2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
Worshiping the LORD really isn't about whether I like the song or if I can hear what I am saying, any more than it is about if I am singing off-key or even if I want to sing. It is about singing in worship to a Holy God. It is a sacrifice I offer to Him.
And I can do it any time of the day, anywhere.
Blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
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Blessings!
-Jacque
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Saturday Psalm and Praise
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Well, I’ve gotten a few calls and IMs today about Caleb and out trip to the hospital. He is doing good. Not acting strange or anything. Right now, he is watching the Chronicles of Narnia and eating cheese. He’s back to his normal rambunctious self.
Me, on the other hand, I am trying to get the chick pen done so I can get the chicks in. We’ve been down in the barn for about 4hrs. Hopefully I’ll have it done soon.
And, I did do my Saturday Psalm and Praise but I wrote it up it and the window froze and then closed. I guess I should have followed the “wordpad” rule and wrote it up on a wordpad. I was going to do “He Is”, and I found it on the site listed as by Aaron & Jeoffery, and I know it’s late but I will go ahead and post it.
In Exodus, the Passover Lamb
In Leviticus, He's our High Priest
Numbers, The fire by night
Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice
In Joshua, He is salvation's choice
Judges, law giver
In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer
First and second Samuel, our trusted prophet
In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign
Ezra, true and faithful scribe
Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives
In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage
In Job, the timeless redeemer
In Psalms, He is our morning song
In Proverbs, wisdom's cry
Ecclesiastes, the time and season
In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Isaiah, He's Prince of Peace
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet
In Lamentations, the cry for Israel
Ezekiel, He's the call from sin
In Daniel, the stranger in the fire
In Hosea, He is forever faithful
In Joel, He's the Spirits power
In Amos, the arms that carry us
In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior
In Jonah, He's the great missionary
In Micah, the promise of peace
In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield
In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival
In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage
In Zechariah, our fountain
In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness rising with healing in His wings
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin
Ephesians, our glorious treasure
Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor
In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is, He is, HE IS!
The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM
He's the alpha and omega
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is, HE IS!
In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin
Ephesians, our glorious treasure
Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor
In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is, He is, HE IS!
The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM
He's the alpha and omega
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is, HE IS!
Blessings! -Jacque /jnd
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