


*Also, when I look at the picture of something being sifted - like people sifting water or dirt to find gems or stones - the stuff that isn't needed goes through the bottom of the sifter, its garbage. The things that matter to people, the things that are of substance are left behind to see clearly, without the gunk all over it. What an image of us coming out of a "sifted"-sort of trial!
*And the meaning of "sift" - to the VERGE of overthrow! Man, does that ring a bell with some people. How often do we get to the end of our ropes & scream, "Where's God?" - we get pushed right to the edge of our limits. Next time that happens - think of this story & know that Jesus KNOWS you're going to return to him, stronger, more dedicated, & having more faith in Him!
How exciting are those simple two lines of the Bible now?
(This is me portraying the "Sick Woman" for the Easter Women's Lenten Breakfast. Once again - the cross is right there!)
*Question - How did Good Friday get the name of "Good" Friday? What was so good about it at the time? Isn't that just an odd name for i?. I can see it being Bad Friday/Good Sunday. I guess that's why I'm not consulted on the names of Holidays.
*I SCORED big time on yarn this week! I went to find some Easter goodies for the twins, when I did a double take - then another double take! I was at Big Lots & they normally have some yarn, but sometimes, its just not the best stuff! What did I see? - the same yarn that I just took the time to take out stitch by stitch of a purse - which has since been made into the cutest hat! It was on sale for $1.50 a skein!!! Then I looked at the label & saw it was for felting as well! I ended up loading up - & got 3 more skeins of a different brand for $1.00 a skein - this is the same yarn I spent $6.99 a skein for! So for 15 skeins of yarn - I spent $21.00!!!! Dave Ramsey would be so proud of me!*Excitement for the Casting Crowns concert this weekend is like the day before Christmas! CAN'T WAIT!
*Having jr high girls come up & ask to talk to you & have you pray with them - its such an honor & blessing!
*Spiritual warfare is real, true, scary & can be overcomed with prayer & prayers from others!
*Mandarin Oranges are the cutest little fruit ever to eat! And oh so yummy!
*That the "pigtail mafia" can really make a group of guys mad by beating them at bowling! And that during all this, you can get an ab workout from laughing!
*That a neighbors dog being sick can upset me like its my own doggie!
*That our pastor needs more prayer than ever as he leads our church
*Having a day or two where you don't need a winter coat, really makes me want to have Spring roll in & STAY!
*My boy Christian ROCKED the runway & pulled out the win for Project Runway - FIERCE AND FABULOUS!