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Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
We are a masterpiece designed & created by God!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
I Wish for you.....
I wish for you...
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life
I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way....
His love is always with you
His promises are true,
You know He will see us through
So when the road you're traveling on
Seems difficult at best
God will do the rest.
I don't wish these things for you. I pray these things gor you now, in 2009, and many, many years to come.
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Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, December 29, 2008
Happy Monday!!
Greetings everyone, I pray that everyone had a great, fulfilled, and blessed Christmas. My Christmas was great. Christmas Eve services at my church was such a joy and blessing. A lot of families and people were bless and receive great joy in praising the Lord. I am part of the church choir and we sang our hearts out through the power of the Holy Spirit. I got connected with beautiful people whom I will definitely call friends for life.
It's such a blessing when you can connect with other Christians (who share the same faith as you) and have fun and laugh in the Lord. Stay tuned for pictures!!
I was able to visit some family members. And most importantly, spending time at home just doing nothing, not being busy, just relaxing with my feet up. :)
This has been the first Christmas where I was not caught up in buying a lot of Christmas gifts for the sake of commercialism. It was about getting closer with God and giving more of myself to Christ and being a blessing to others. It was not stressful at all this time around.
Now, that Christmas is over, we should keep in mind that a Savior was born as a gift to us from God, so that we may have life more abundantly. And take this time to take a year-end review (per what my pastor said @ church Sunday) of your Christian walk and see what areas you can improve upon so that you won't make the same mistakes in 2009.
Remember, 2009 can and will be our year to grow closer to God and walk in our destinies that God has intended for us. Happy Monday and Holidays to you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
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It's such a blessing when you can connect with other Christians (who share the same faith as you) and have fun and laugh in the Lord. Stay tuned for pictures!!
I was able to visit some family members. And most importantly, spending time at home just doing nothing, not being busy, just relaxing with my feet up. :)
This has been the first Christmas where I was not caught up in buying a lot of Christmas gifts for the sake of commercialism. It was about getting closer with God and giving more of myself to Christ and being a blessing to others. It was not stressful at all this time around.
Now, that Christmas is over, we should keep in mind that a Savior was born as a gift to us from God, so that we may have life more abundantly. And take this time to take a year-end review (per what my pastor said @ church Sunday) of your Christian walk and see what areas you can improve upon so that you won't make the same mistakes in 2009.
Remember, 2009 can and will be our year to grow closer to God and walk in our destinies that God has intended for us. Happy Monday and Holidays to you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ Luke 2:12-14
You will find a Babe wrapped in
swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying:
"Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace,
goodwill toward men!"
(Luke 2:12-14)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~ :-D
Send your own ElfYourself eCards
Can I get down or what? I didn't know I had it in me :)
I guess times are hard!!
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Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Christmas Party!!
Every year all the teachers from the preschool (where I work) have a Christmas party. It's so much fun!! We always have a blast!! Here's a slideshow of a few highlights. Enjoy.....
PS - If the video seems to be having some technical difficulties, try clicking on the link below:
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Logan Talks to God
I came across this video by accident and
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, December 12, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~ :-D
Police Emergency
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.
He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available.
George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."
Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
Jesus is Watching
One night a robber broke into a home. While he was aggressively searching through a desk the robber heard a voice say, ''Jesus is watching you!”
He yelled, ''Who said that?!''
Once again the robber heard the same thing, ''Jesus is watching you!''
The robber looked around the room only to see a parrot. He asked the parrot what its name was and the parrot replied, ''Arthur.''
The robber said, ''Ha ha! Who names a parrot that?!”
With attitude the parrot laughs, ''Ha ha! The same person who named the pit-bull BEHIND you Jesus!!"
Cut Your Hair
A boy asks his father to use the car and the father replies "No, not until you cut your hair!”
The boy argues, "But father...Jesus had long hair!"
To which his father says, "Yes, but Jesus walked everywhere!!"
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Remember laughter is good gor the soul. :D
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Have A Bless Weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.
He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available.
George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."
Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
Jesus is Watching
One night a robber broke into a home. While he was aggressively searching through a desk the robber heard a voice say, ''Jesus is watching you!”
He yelled, ''Who said that?!''
Once again the robber heard the same thing, ''Jesus is watching you!''
The robber looked around the room only to see a parrot. He asked the parrot what its name was and the parrot replied, ''Arthur.''
The robber said, ''Ha ha! Who names a parrot that?!”
With attitude the parrot laughs, ''Ha ha! The same person who named the pit-bull BEHIND you Jesus!!"
Cut Your Hair
A boy asks his father to use the car and the father replies "No, not until you cut your hair!”
The boy argues, "But father...Jesus had long hair!"
To which his father says, "Yes, but Jesus walked everywhere!!"
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Remember laughter is good gor the soul. :D
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Have A Bless Weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wordless Wednesday ~ Big Leaf
I found this leaf in my yard last week. And I thought I would
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Freeze!! Don't Move!!
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. - 1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT
When God places a business or idea in our hearts, it is so easy to become enthusiastic at first. You become very excited and begin to visualized the successful ending result. You even begin to map out goals and plans on how you are going to bring the vision that God placed in your heart to past. As you begin initating your plans to accomplish your goal, everything seems to be falling into place. But then, all of a sudden, you hit a dry spell! Nothing is going according to plan. Every door you try to walk in seems to slam right in your face. Things seem to be getting harder and harder. Then you find yourself not so excited about the plan God want you to carry out. You begin to question your relationship with God as far as whether or not the vision God gave you is truly of and from Him. You, even, feel as if you are about to lose all hope and a sense of direction. Then, if that is not enough, you feel yourself just about to remove your firm & planted feet off of what God's word say about doing His will and His work.
Have you ever been there? I have. It is easier to sit than stand on God's word without wavering, especially when everything else around you seems to be crumbling down. If you are currently in this predictament, I am telling you to "Freeze and Don't move!" There were so many times I fell short of my blessings because I was willing to give up instead of standing strong on God's word in order to see the ending result of His plan. I wanted to accomplish every goal and plan the easy way. I wanted that instant gratification and not the delayed gratification. I didn't want to be rejected or fight for the vision God gave me. I expected it to be smooth sailing without any hang-ups or hindrance. I was not determined. As soon as an obstacle came my way, I was quick to give up all hope of completion. As a result of my ignorance, I missed out on so many times in the past. But, not anymore!
I am no longer ignorant of satan's devices. I know that God has great things in store for me. However, in order for me to see or experience those great things, I have to follow through with God's plan for my life, including the ups and downs, the highs and lows. That's why it is important to stand firm on God's word. Don't you dare move!! You might not get those quick and fast results to God's plan for your life. However, you must continue on with God's work and know with out a shadow of a doubt that every work that you do unto the Lord is not in vain. So, I encourage you to never give up or never give in. Hold on tight to God's word.
Before I close, I want to leave you with a few scriptures of steadfastness:
Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
(Hebrews 13:20-21)
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. (Ephesian 1:11)
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
When God places a business or idea in our hearts, it is so easy to become enthusiastic at first. You become very excited and begin to visualized the successful ending result. You even begin to map out goals and plans on how you are going to bring the vision that God placed in your heart to past. As you begin initating your plans to accomplish your goal, everything seems to be falling into place. But then, all of a sudden, you hit a dry spell! Nothing is going according to plan. Every door you try to walk in seems to slam right in your face. Things seem to be getting harder and harder. Then you find yourself not so excited about the plan God want you to carry out. You begin to question your relationship with God as far as whether or not the vision God gave you is truly of and from Him. You, even, feel as if you are about to lose all hope and a sense of direction. Then, if that is not enough, you feel yourself just about to remove your firm & planted feet off of what God's word say about doing His will and His work.
Have you ever been there? I have. It is easier to sit than stand on God's word without wavering, especially when everything else around you seems to be crumbling down. If you are currently in this predictament, I am telling you to "Freeze and Don't move!" There were so many times I fell short of my blessings because I was willing to give up instead of standing strong on God's word in order to see the ending result of His plan. I wanted to accomplish every goal and plan the easy way. I wanted that instant gratification and not the delayed gratification. I didn't want to be rejected or fight for the vision God gave me. I expected it to be smooth sailing without any hang-ups or hindrance. I was not determined. As soon as an obstacle came my way, I was quick to give up all hope of completion. As a result of my ignorance, I missed out on so many times in the past. But, not anymore!
I am no longer ignorant of satan's devices. I know that God has great things in store for me. However, in order for me to see or experience those great things, I have to follow through with God's plan for my life, including the ups and downs, the highs and lows. That's why it is important to stand firm on God's word. Don't you dare move!! You might not get those quick and fast results to God's plan for your life. However, you must continue on with God's work and know with out a shadow of a doubt that every work that you do unto the Lord is not in vain. So, I encourage you to never give up or never give in. Hold on tight to God's word.
Before I close, I want to leave you with a few scriptures of steadfastness:
Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
(Hebrews 13:20-21)
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will. (Ephesian 1:11)
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ Luke 1:26-28
Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name [was] Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored [one], the Lord [is] with you; blessed [are] you among women!" (Luke 1:26-28)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, December 5, 2008
A Blessing for Me :)
Yesterday, I was given a gift that really bless my spirit. At the preschool where I work, each one of the teachers has a mailbox that we check from time to time to see about important announcements and so forth. But anyway, when I checked mine yesterday, I had a gift waiting for me inside my mailbox. It was a candle (strawberry shortcake scent) and a card saying, "Thank You..." A fellow teacher gave it to me just to say "thank you for being you" The gift really touched my heart.
This is the front of the card. It says..."To Thank You.....Out of the abundance of a giving heart...gifts of joy.
This the inside of the card.. (Left side says: "Toia, I just wanted to say thank you for your sweet spirit and encouraging words. You brighten up the room [my classroom] that you are in. Thank You for being a light. You are a blessing.")
(Right side says: "Thinking of you and wanting you to know you're appreciated for all you are and all you do."
Picture with the card is the strawberry shortcake candle.
Something so special as this can bring you straight to tears and be such a blessing. It's important that you try to carry yourself in a Godly manner. And take the time to encourage others, make people life, and be the ray of sunshine that someone may need to get them through the day. "Let Your light shine...."
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
This is the front of the card. It says..."To Thank You.....Out of the abundance of a giving heart...gifts of joy.
This the inside of the card.. (Left side says: "Toia, I just wanted to say thank you for your sweet spirit and encouraging words. You brighten up the room [my classroom] that you are in. Thank You for being a light. You are a blessing.")(Right side says: "Thinking of you and wanting you to know you're appreciated for all you are and all you do."
Picture with the card is the strawberry shortcake candle.
Something so special as this can bring you straight to tears and be such a blessing. It's important that you try to carry yourself in a Godly manner. And take the time to encourage others, make people life, and be the ray of sunshine that someone may need to get them through the day. "Let Your light shine...."
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wordless Wednesday ~ Fall Trees Around My Neighborhood
I hope you like the pics I took myself!! Happy Wordless Wednesday!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
It's Thanksgiving Day!!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
(John 1:1)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, November 21, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~:D
What Fell from the Bible?
A little boy opened the big family Bible.
He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages.
Suddenly something fell out of the Bible.
He picked up the object and looked at it closely.
What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages.
"Momma, look what I found," the boy called out.
"What have you got there, dear?" his mother asked.
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered: "I think it's Adam's underwear!"
Author is Unknown
Know what God Looks Like?
A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew.
She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork.
As she came to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied,. . . .
"They will in a minute."
Author is Unknown
Have a bless and happy weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
A little boy opened the big family Bible.
He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages.
Suddenly something fell out of the Bible.
He picked up the object and looked at it closely.
What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages.
"Momma, look what I found," the boy called out.
"What have you got there, dear?" his mother asked.
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered: "I think it's Adam's underwear!"
Author is Unknown
Know what God Looks Like?
A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew.
She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork.
As she came to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied,. . . .
"They will in a minute."
Author is Unknown
Have a bless and happy weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wordless Wednesday ~ Fire
I pray everyone is having a bless and wonderful week so far. Happy WW!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I Am Boggle....
You Are Boggle |
 You are an incredibly creative and resourceful person. You're able to dig deep and think outside the box to get things done. You are a non linear thinker. You don't like following directions You draw your inspiration from the strangest places sometimes. You're constantly inspired. |
Take the quiz and let me know what kind of board game you are!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday Scripture ~ Lamentations 3:24-26
"The LORD [is] my portion,"
says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"
The LORD [is] good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul [who] seeks Him. [It is] good that [one]
should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD."
(Lamentations 3:24-26)
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Friday, November 14, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~: D
The Red Wagon
It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco.
The pastor of the church was looking over the Nativity scene when
he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from among the figures.
Immediately he turned and went outside where he saw a little
boy with a red wagon and in the wagon was the figure of the infant of Jesus.
So he walked up the the little boy and said,
"Well, where'd you get Him, my fine friend?
The little boy replied , "I got him from the church."
"And why did you take him?"
The little boy replied,
"Well about a week before Christmas I prayed to the little Lord Jesus and I told him if
he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas I would give him a ride around the block in it."
Author is Unknown
God, Are You Listening?
A man was walking through a forest pondering life.
He walked, pondered, walked, and pondered.
He felt very close to nature and even close to God.
He felt so close to God that he felt if he spoke God would listen.
So he asked, "God, are you listening?"
And God replied, "Yes my son, I am here."
The man stopped and pondered some more.
He looked towards the sky and said, "God, what is a million years to you?"
God replied, "Well my son, a second to me is like a million years to you."
So the man continued to walk and to ponder... walk and ponder...
Then he looked to the sky again and said, "God, what is a million dollars to you?"
And God replied, "My son, my son...a penny to me is like a million dollars to you.
It means almost nothing to me.
It does not even have a value it is so little."
The man looked down, pondered a bit and then looked up to the sky and said, "God, can I have a million dollars?"
And God replied, "In a second."
Author is Unknown
Have a fun and great weekend!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
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It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco.
The pastor of the church was looking over the Nativity scene when
he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from among the figures.
Immediately he turned and went outside where he saw a little
boy with a red wagon and in the wagon was the figure of the infant of Jesus.
So he walked up the the little boy and said,
"Well, where'd you get Him, my fine friend?
The little boy replied , "I got him from the church."
"And why did you take him?"
The little boy replied,
"Well about a week before Christmas I prayed to the little Lord Jesus and I told him if
he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas I would give him a ride around the block in it."
Author is Unknown
God, Are You Listening?
A man was walking through a forest pondering life.
He walked, pondered, walked, and pondered.
He felt very close to nature and even close to God.
He felt so close to God that he felt if he spoke God would listen.
So he asked, "God, are you listening?"
And God replied, "Yes my son, I am here."
The man stopped and pondered some more.
He looked towards the sky and said, "God, what is a million years to you?"
God replied, "Well my son, a second to me is like a million years to you."
So the man continued to walk and to ponder... walk and ponder...
Then he looked to the sky again and said, "God, what is a million dollars to you?"
And God replied, "My son, my son...a penny to me is like a million dollars to you.
It means almost nothing to me.
It does not even have a value it is so little."
The man looked down, pondered a bit and then looked up to the sky and said, "God, can I have a million dollars?"
And God replied, "In a second."
Author is Unknown
Have a fun and great weekend!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Casting Crowns ~ Voice of Truth
Please take the time to watch this video. As you watch, listen to the "Voice of Truth." If you listen, God's voice will and can destroy the voice the lies and try to deceive you.
Stay Bless and Stay Strong!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wordless Wednesday ~ Veteran
Even though Veteran's Day was yesterday, I thought I would still pay tribute today with this photo. Happy WW!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Magic Color Test
Your result for The Magic Color Test...
Red: Chaos and Fury
39% Red!
You scored 39% Red. Yours is not the path of least resistance. It's the path of setting fire to everything in your way. What you lack in endurance, you make up in sheer power. Your energy is attractive, and you're never one to stand by when action is needed. Emotions drive you, and can be destructive if you don't learn to channel them.
Take The Magic Color Test at HelloQuizzy
What is your magic color??????????
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ Philippians 2:3-4
[Let] nothing [be done] through selfish ambition or conceit,
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Let each of you look out not only for his own
interests, but also for the interests of others.
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Let each of you look out not only for his own
interests, but also for the interests of others.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, November 7, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~ :D
Getting The Pieces Right
A father wanted to read a magazine, but was being pestered by his daughter. To keep her busy, he tore a sheet out of the magazine that had a picture of the world printed on it. He tore the picture into small pieces and said "Here, now go into the other room and see if you can put this picture of the world back together again."
A few minutes goes by and he daughter appears in the room and hands him the picture all correctly fitted together.
The father was surprised and ask her how she was able to fit all those little pieces of the world back together again so quickly.
"Oh.." she said, "On the other side of the paper was a picture of Jesus and once I got Jesus in the right place, then the world came out alright."
The Computer is Down
Two priests died at the same time and met Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, "I'd like to get you guys in now, but our computer is down. You'll have to go back to Earth for about a week, but you can't go back as priests. So what else would you like to be?"
The first priest says, "I've always wanted to be an eagle, soaring above the Rocky Mountains."
"So be it," says St. Peter, and off flies the first priest.
The second priest mulls this over for a moment and asks, "Will any of this week 'count', St. Peter?"
"No, I told you the computer's down. There's no way we can keep track of what you're doing."
"In that case," says the second priest, "I've always wanted to be a stud."
"So be it," says St. Peter, and the second priest disappears.
A week goes by, the computer is fixed, and the Lord tells St. Peter to recall the two priests. "Will you have any trouble locating them?" He asks.
"The first one should be easy," says St. Peter. "He's somewhere over the Rockies, flying with the eagles. But the second one could prove to be more difficult."
"Why?" asketh the Lord.
"He's on a snow tire, somewhere in North Dakota."
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It's best to laugh, even when you don't feel like it. Remember, the Joy of the Lord is your strength. When facing an unpleasant situation, realize that if you don't activate your joy, you don't activate God's strength, which is much needed to help you stand on God's word.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
A father wanted to read a magazine, but was being pestered by his daughter. To keep her busy, he tore a sheet out of the magazine that had a picture of the world printed on it. He tore the picture into small pieces and said "Here, now go into the other room and see if you can put this picture of the world back together again."
A few minutes goes by and he daughter appears in the room and hands him the picture all correctly fitted together.
The father was surprised and ask her how she was able to fit all those little pieces of the world back together again so quickly.
"Oh.." she said, "On the other side of the paper was a picture of Jesus and once I got Jesus in the right place, then the world came out alright."
The Computer is Down
Two priests died at the same time and met Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, "I'd like to get you guys in now, but our computer is down. You'll have to go back to Earth for about a week, but you can't go back as priests. So what else would you like to be?"
The first priest says, "I've always wanted to be an eagle, soaring above the Rocky Mountains."
"So be it," says St. Peter, and off flies the first priest.
The second priest mulls this over for a moment and asks, "Will any of this week 'count', St. Peter?"
"No, I told you the computer's down. There's no way we can keep track of what you're doing."
"In that case," says the second priest, "I've always wanted to be a stud."
"So be it," says St. Peter, and the second priest disappears.
A week goes by, the computer is fixed, and the Lord tells St. Peter to recall the two priests. "Will you have any trouble locating them?" He asks.
"The first one should be easy," says St. Peter. "He's somewhere over the Rockies, flying with the eagles. But the second one could prove to be more difficult."
"Why?" asketh the Lord.
"He's on a snow tire, somewhere in North Dakota."
Submitted by: Brknshll
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It's best to laugh, even when you don't feel like it. Remember, the Joy of the Lord is your strength. When facing an unpleasant situation, realize that if you don't activate your joy, you don't activate God's strength, which is much needed to help you stand on God's word.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am a Queen's Knight....
Your result for The Chess Mess Test...
The Queen's Knight
The Queen’s Knight is armed with rose-colored glasses. The mundane comes to life and nature becomes expressive of spirit. The interesting thing about this Knight is the ability to switch from fantasy to reality. There are exceptions to the rule, but this is the type that may have had imaginary friends as a youngster. Their stuffed animals also were great companions. The Queen’s Knight will see the good in almost anyone or anything – but their depth of emotion can remain hidden even from themselves. Circumstances tend to reveal sudden responses.
Not all life is rosy and this Knight is not exempt from disappointment or frustration with humanity. They may feel incompetence when dealing with their own ethical values. Things aren’t simply white black, but a grand battle of Good versus Evil. Evil must be reckoned with but Good shall eventually win. It is not that they fight evil, but that they fight for the essence of moral good. Doing something good is quite satisfactory for them and indeed increases their happiness. It is when something is not reciprocated to them that they are saddened and disappointed by others. They learn that others aren’t as self-sacrificing.
The Queen's Knight is dominated by an inner world of intense feeling and deeply rooted ethics. They seek to form their life based on their views. They are highly curious of those around them so are readily accepting of others unless their values are being threatened. They promote insight and understanding amongst others and contribute well thought ideas. They however can be a bit too idealistic.
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Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, November 3, 2008
Mondays.....
Girly Comments & Graphics
I thought this was cute. Mondays for me are getting back into my daily routine. All in all it's always a blessing to see another day even if it's a.....Monday :)
Happy Monday!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17
Christian Graphic Comments
Therefore, if anyone [is] in
Christ, [he is] a new creation;
Christ, [he is] a new creation;
old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new.
behold, all things have become new.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Have a bless week!!!
PS - I've started my bible study blog @ http://designers-original-biblestudy.blogspot.com/.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, October 31, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~:D
Taking It With You
There once was a rich man who was near death.
He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money
and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven.
So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.
An angel hears his plea and appears to him.
"Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you."
The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules.
The man continues to pray that his wealth could follow him.
The angel reappears and informs the man that God has decided
to allow him to take one suitcase with him.
Overjoyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure
gold bars and places it beside his bed.
Soon afterward the man dies and shows up at the Gates of Heaven
to greet St. Peter. St. Peter seeing the suitcase says,
"Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"
But, the man explains to St. Peter that he has permission and asks
him to verify his story with the Lord.
Sure enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying, "You're right.
You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its
contents before letting it through."
St. Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the
man found too precious to leave behind and exclaims,
"You brought pavement?!!!"
Author is Unknown
Praise the Lord!
There's a little old Christian lady living next door to an atheist.
Every morning the lady comes out onto her front porch and shouts
"Praise the Lord!".
The atheist yells back, "There is no God".
She does this every morning with the same result.
As time goes on, the lady runs into financial difficulties and has trouble buying food.
She goes out onto the porch and asks God for help with groceries, then says
"Praise the Lord".
The next morning she goes out onto the porch and there's the groceries she asked for, and of course, she shouts
"Praise the Lord!!!".
The atheist jumps out from behind a bush and says,
"Ha, I bought those groceries - there is no God".
The lady looks at him and smiles, she shouts
"Praise the Lord, not only did you provide for me Lord, you made Satan pay for the groceries!!"
Author is Unknown
Have Bless Weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
There once was a rich man who was near death.
He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money
and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven.
So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.
An angel hears his plea and appears to him.
"Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you."
The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules.
The man continues to pray that his wealth could follow him.
The angel reappears and informs the man that God has decided
to allow him to take one suitcase with him.
Overjoyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure
gold bars and places it beside his bed.
Soon afterward the man dies and shows up at the Gates of Heaven
to greet St. Peter. St. Peter seeing the suitcase says,
"Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"
But, the man explains to St. Peter that he has permission and asks
him to verify his story with the Lord.
Sure enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying, "You're right.
You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its
contents before letting it through."
St. Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the
man found too precious to leave behind and exclaims,
"You brought pavement?!!!"
Author is Unknown
Praise the Lord!
There's a little old Christian lady living next door to an atheist.
Every morning the lady comes out onto her front porch and shouts
"Praise the Lord!".
The atheist yells back, "There is no God".
She does this every morning with the same result.
As time goes on, the lady runs into financial difficulties and has trouble buying food.
She goes out onto the porch and asks God for help with groceries, then says
"Praise the Lord".
The next morning she goes out onto the porch and there's the groceries she asked for, and of course, she shouts
"Praise the Lord!!!".
The atheist jumps out from behind a bush and says,
"Ha, I bought those groceries - there is no God".
The lady looks at him and smiles, she shouts
"Praise the Lord, not only did you provide for me Lord, you made Satan pay for the groceries!!"
Author is Unknown
Have Bless Weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Keep Good Company
"Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits."
(I Corinthians 15:33)
All company is not good company. The company you keep can determine or have an huge impact on your future. You can chose to keep company with a person who is of positive influence, full of encouragement, reflecting Godly conduct, etc. Or you can chose to keep company with a person who is negative, never encouraging, self-involved, etc.
When you are striving to grow spiritually and increase in God, be mindful of who you keep in your circle. This is where you need to tap into your gift of spiritual discernment. The people you need in your circle are the ones you can call on anytime for spiritual advice. People who can give build you and not pull you down. People who can encourage you in God's word. People who are honest and genuine. You don't want to be around anyone who wants to corrupt the good that God is doing in you.
Proverbs 1:10 says, "My son (or daughter), if sinners entice you, do not consent."
Proverbs 1:15 says, "Do not walk in the way with them (sinners or bad company); keep your feet from their path, for their feet run to evil."
"Beware of false prophets (fake people, bad company, (emphasis added here)) who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." (Matthew 7:15)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
(I Corinthians 15:33)
All company is not good company. The company you keep can determine or have an huge impact on your future. You can chose to keep company with a person who is of positive influence, full of encouragement, reflecting Godly conduct, etc. Or you can chose to keep company with a person who is negative, never encouraging, self-involved, etc.
When you are striving to grow spiritually and increase in God, be mindful of who you keep in your circle. This is where you need to tap into your gift of spiritual discernment. The people you need in your circle are the ones you can call on anytime for spiritual advice. People who can give build you and not pull you down. People who can encourage you in God's word. People who are honest and genuine. You don't want to be around anyone who wants to corrupt the good that God is doing in you.
Proverbs 1:10 says, "My son (or daughter), if sinners entice you, do not consent."
Proverbs 1:15 says, "Do not walk in the way with them (sinners or bad company); keep your feet from their path, for their feet run to evil."
"Beware of false prophets (fake people, bad company, (emphasis added here)) who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." (Matthew 7:15)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, October 27, 2008
I am Katharine Hepburn.....
Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...
You Are a Katharine!
You are a Katharine -- "I am happy and open to new things"
Katharines are energetic, lively, and optimistic. They want to contribute to the world.
How to Get Along with Me
- * Give me companionship, affection, and freedom.
- * Engage with me in stimulating conversation and laughter.
- * Appreciate my grand visions and listen to my stories.
- * Don't try to change my style. Accept me the way I am.
- * Be responsible for youself. I dislike clingy or needy people.
- * Don't tell me what to do.
What I Like About Being a Katharine
- * being optimistic and not letting life's troubles get me down
- * being spontaneous and free-spirited
- * being outspoken and outrageous. It's part of the fun.
- * being generous and trying to make the world a better place
- * having the guts to take risks and to try exciting adventures
- * having such varied interests and abilities
What's Hard About Being a Katharine
- * not having enough time to do all the things I want
- * not completing things I start
- * not being able to profit from the benefits that come from specializing; not making a commitment to a career
- * having a tendency to be ungrounded; getting lost in plans or fantasies
- * feeling confined when I'm in a one-to-one relationship
Katharines as Children Often
- * are action oriented and adventuresome
- * drum up excitement
- * prefer being with other children to being alone
- * finesse their way around adults
- * dream of the freedom they'll have when they grow up
Katharines as Parents
- * are often enthusiastic and generous
- * want their children to be exposed to many adventures in life
- * may be too busy with their own activities to be attentive
Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy
If take the quiz, let me know so I can see what famous starlette you are deep down inside.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ Ephesians 6:10-17
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this age,
against spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places.]
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth,
having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you
will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
(Ephesians 6:10-17)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, October 24, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh Friday ~ :-D
Where is God?!?
A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved.
They boys' mother heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.
The clergyman, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?”
They boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God!!?" Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD!?"
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"
The youngest brother gasped for breath and replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time dude. God is missing and they think WE did it!"
Story sponsored by CleanJokes.com
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Satan-In-Law
One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny Midwest town got up early
and went to the local church.
Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews.
Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church.
Everyone started screaming and running for the entrance, trampling each other in
a frantic effort to get away from an evil incarnate.
Soon everyone was evacuated from the church, except for one elderly gentleman who
sat calmly in his pew, not moving.....seemingly oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate
enemy was in his presence.
Now this confused and irritated the Devil a bit, so he walked up to the man and said,
"Don't you know who I am?"
"Yep, sure do," the elderly man said.
Satan asked, "Aren't you afraid of me?"
This time the man said, "Nope, sure ain't!"
Satan, a little more perturbed at this, asked, "Why aren't you afraid of me?"
The man calmly replied, "Been married to your sister for 56 years."
Author is Unknown
Story sponsored by Christian-Jokes.org.
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Have a happy, fun, & bless weekend!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved.
They boys' mother heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.
The clergyman, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?”
They boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God!!?" Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD!?"
The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"
The youngest brother gasped for breath and replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time dude. God is missing and they think WE did it!"
Story sponsored by CleanJokes.com
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Satan-In-Law
One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny Midwest town got up early
and went to the local church.
Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews.
Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church.
Everyone started screaming and running for the entrance, trampling each other in
a frantic effort to get away from an evil incarnate.
Soon everyone was evacuated from the church, except for one elderly gentleman who
sat calmly in his pew, not moving.....seemingly oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate
enemy was in his presence.
Now this confused and irritated the Devil a bit, so he walked up to the man and said,
"Don't you know who I am?"
"Yep, sure do," the elderly man said.
Satan asked, "Aren't you afraid of me?"
This time the man said, "Nope, sure ain't!"
Satan, a little more perturbed at this, asked, "Why aren't you afraid of me?"
The man calmly replied, "Been married to your sister for 56 years."
Author is Unknown
Story sponsored by Christian-Jokes.org.
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Have a happy, fun, & bless weekend!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Thursday, October 23, 2008
You Gotta See This!!!
I saw this video on Around the Island and just had to post it. You will gasp or say "Oh, Nooooo!"....You may even LOL. But check it out.....
Words of advice: Never let anyone with 2-left feet participate in your wedding.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Words of advice: Never let anyone with 2-left feet participate in your wedding.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Victory is Mine!!! Is it yours???
VICTORY
I refused to be discouraged
To be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted,
and here's the reason why...
I have a God who's mighty,
Who's sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me,
and I am on His team.
He is all wise and powerful,
Jesus is His name;
Though everything is changeable,
My God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening;
Beginning to the end,
His presence is my comfort,
He is my dearest friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me,
To bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God;
Into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten
to rob me from my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast,
Where all my strivings cease.
And when my heart melts within me,
and weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms,
He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me,
My life is in His hand,
The "Son of God" is my hope,
It's in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated,
My eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me,
as through this life I trod.
I'm looking past
all my circumstances,
To Heaven's throne above;
My prayers have reached
the heart of God,
I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything,
My eyes are on His face;
The battle's His, the victory is mine;
He'll help me win the race.
Author Unknown
Poem is from God is Groovy
If you have the victory in Christ Jesus, then claim it. Stop walking around like you are defeated. We are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath. We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. We cannot and must not allow the devil to have the victory over us in every battle we fight against him. The weapons we fight with are not carnal, but mighty for the pulling down of strongholds. Whatever situation you are going through, marriage, children, finances, friends, your boss, etc., know that you have the victory in Jesus' name. Amen and Amen. Have a bless and fulfilled day or evening.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, October 20, 2008
Some Inspiration To Start Off Your Week
I saw this video on Keeper of the Cheerios. I thought I share with y'all. The lyrcis are to the bottom. But remember no matter what you are going through God is there. He is always there. Trust the unseen. Let go and let God.
I waited for you today
But you didn't show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are You still there?
[Chorus:]
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never aloneAnd though I cannot see You
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life
We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
[Chorus]
We cannot separate
You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
[Chorus]
[Thanks to volley_chick243@hotmail.com for these lyrics]
[Thanks to PinkAngelx143@netscape.net for correcting these lyrics][ http://www.azlyrics.com/ ]
"Never"
By: Barlow Girl
I waited for you today
But you didn't show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are You still there?
[Chorus:]
I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here and I"m never alone
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life
We cannot separate
'Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
[Chorus]
We cannot separate
You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen
[Chorus]
[Thanks to volley_chick243@hotmail.com for these lyrics]
[Thanks to PinkAngelx143@netscape.net for correcting these lyrics][ http://www.azlyrics.com/ ]
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~ Psalm 1:3
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers
of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
(Psalm 1:3)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Saturday, October 18, 2008
You Are God Alone
This is one of my favorite worship songs. I would love for you to listen. I pray that it is blessings to you (spirit, soul, & body).
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, October 17, 2008
There's Nothing LIke A Good Laugh Friday ~ : D
DOMINATED MEN
God looks over the millions of people and says, "Welcome to Heaven. I want the women to go with Saint Peter, and the men to form two lines. Make one line of the men that dominated their women on earth, and the other of men who were dominated by their women."
There's much movement, but eventually the women are gone and there are two lines. The line of the men that were dominated is 100 miles long. The line of men that dominated women has only one man.
God gets angry and says, "You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you in my image and you were all dominated by your mates. Look at the only one of my sons that stood up and made me proud. Learn from him!"
He turns to the man and says, "Tell them, my son. How did you manage to be the only one on that line?"
The man says, "I don't know, my wife told me to stand here."
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GETTING INTO HEAVEN
A fellow finds himself in front of the Pearly Gates. St. Peter explains that it's not easy to get into heaven.
There are some criteria that must be met before entry is allowed.
For example, were you a church-goer or religious? No?
St. Peter told him that's bad.
Were you generous, giving money to the poor or to charities? No?
St. Peter told him that that, too, was bad.
Did you do any good deeds, such as helping his neighbor? Anything? No?
St. Peter was becoming concerned.
Exasperated,the Saint says,"Look, everybody does something nice sometime. Work with me, here! I'm trying to help. Now think!"
The man thinks for a minute, then says, "Well, I did help this old lady once. I came out of a store and saw that a dozen Hell's Angels had taken her purse and were shoving her around. I threw my bags down and got her purse back, then I told the biggest biker there that he was cowardly and I spat in his face."
"Wow," said St. Peter, "That's impressive! When did this happen?"
"Oh, about 15 minutes ago," replied the man.
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I hope you had a good laugh. Have a bless weekend!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Scripture Sunday ~
Colossians 4:6 & Mark 9:49-50
"Let your speech always be with grace,
seasoned with salt, that you may know
how you ought to answer each one."
(Colossians 4:6)
"For everyone will be seasoned with fire,
how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves,
and have peace with one another."
(Mark 9:49-50)
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Friday, October 10, 2008
There's Nothing Like A Good Laugh ~ : D
CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS
The Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
HIGHWAY 119
A cop pulls over a car load of nuns....
Cop: 'Sister, this is a 65 MPH highway -- why are you going so slow?' Sister: 'Sir, I saw a lot of signs that said 22, not 65.'
Cop: 'Oh sister, that's not the speed limit, that's the name of the highway you're on!
Sister: 'Oh! Silly me! Thanks for letting me know. I'll be more careful.
At this point the cop looks in the back-seat where the other nuns are shaking and trembling.
Cop: 'Excuse me, Sister, what's wrong with your friends back there? They're shaking something terrible.'
Sister: 'Oh, we just got off of highway 119.'
Laughter is good for the soul. Have a blessed weekend : )
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
The Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
HIGHWAY 119
A cop pulls over a car load of nuns....
Cop: 'Sister, this is a 65 MPH highway -- why are you going so slow?' Sister: 'Sir, I saw a lot of signs that said 22, not 65.'
Cop: 'Oh sister, that's not the speed limit, that's the name of the highway you're on!
Sister: 'Oh! Silly me! Thanks for letting me know. I'll be more careful.
At this point the cop looks in the back-seat where the other nuns are shaking and trembling.
Cop: 'Excuse me, Sister, what's wrong with your friends back there? They're shaking something terrible.'
Sister: 'Oh, we just got off of highway 119.'
Laughter is good for the soul. Have a blessed weekend : )
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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Politics can be such a touchy subject. One thing for sure....I am neither a Republican, a Democrat, nor Independent. I am a Dependent. That is truly depending on God to instill in my heart on who to vote for. In an election like this, you can't simply go with your own ambitions.
Now, whomever God place on my heart to vote for, I am not going to go out of my way to discredit the other candidate. That's not my place. I believe God is not going to put the same candidate on everyone's heart. That's why I can't go about making and passing judgements on any candidate. If God place on my heart to vote for candidate A, it's not my job (unless God says otherwise) to make sure everyone else vote for candidate A. I don't know what God might have place on your heart. He could tell you to vote for candidate B.
Discrediting presidential candidates, in my opinion, is no different than the people in the bible trying to discredit the woman of adultery. It is not our place to judge. Everyone have faults or flaws in one form or the other. Before you address someone's flaws, it's best to make sure the beam is out of your eye. Otherwise, you will not get a clear perspective. As a result, you're casting stones, when none is needed to be cast. "Let he who have not sin, cast the first stone." Or as a friend of mine use to say, "Don't come washing dishes in my house, when you have a sink full of your own."
No matter what, in the end God's will is going to be done. If you don't do anything else, just pray. God has a plan for everything. Somethings are not for us to understand. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours. He is the Alpha and the Omega. God is in the midst of this election.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Now, whomever God place on my heart to vote for, I am not going to go out of my way to discredit the other candidate. That's not my place. I believe God is not going to put the same candidate on everyone's heart. That's why I can't go about making and passing judgements on any candidate. If God place on my heart to vote for candidate A, it's not my job (unless God says otherwise) to make sure everyone else vote for candidate A. I don't know what God might have place on your heart. He could tell you to vote for candidate B.
Discrediting presidential candidates, in my opinion, is no different than the people in the bible trying to discredit the woman of adultery. It is not our place to judge. Everyone have faults or flaws in one form or the other. Before you address someone's flaws, it's best to make sure the beam is out of your eye. Otherwise, you will not get a clear perspective. As a result, you're casting stones, when none is needed to be cast. "Let he who have not sin, cast the first stone." Or as a friend of mine use to say, "Don't come washing dishes in my house, when you have a sink full of your own."
No matter what, in the end God's will is going to be done. If you don't do anything else, just pray. God has a plan for everything. Somethings are not for us to understand. His thoughts and ways are higher than ours. He is the Alpha and the Omega. God is in the midst of this election.
Your Sister in Christ,
Toia
Monday, October 6, 2008
Inspirational to the Soul
Bringing Harmony To Discord
I once talked with a couple about their marriage. They completed personality "testing" and were discussing some differences that had frustrated them both over the years. I summarized some of those differences for them.
"You are sensitive," I said to the husband. He nodded affirmatively.
"You try to keep harmony in the relationship. It is important to you that you don't have too much conflict, so you tend to give in often in order to keep the peace." He agreed.
"You like affection and will often reach out and hold your wife's hand for no reason at all." He smiled and nodded. "And you remember birthdays and special days - these are important to you." He continued to smile and nod.
"And you particularly appreciate it when she says, 'I love you.' In fact, you need her to say that at least once a day." "EXACTLY!" he exclaimed with a broad smile, looking at his wife.
Then I spoke to her. "And you appreciate his sensitivity, but you tend to be more rational and logical." She smiled and nodded. "You can be more objective than he can about personal criticism and may sometimes be too blunt with him." They both agreed.
"You like affection, but you don't require it like he does. If you hold hands or not, that is unimportant to you." She continued to nod. "And you also appreciate the fact that he remembers those special days, but if he were to forget one, that would not upset you.
In fact, you have to remember to say, 'I love you' to him, not because you don't love him, but because saying it is just something you don't think about often." She agreed, looking at her husband. "Saying words like 'I love you' does not mean the same thing to you as it does to him.
You know you love him. In fact, you looked into his eyes when you got married and said, 'I love you' and figured that, if you ever change your mind, you'll let him know." "EXACTLY!" she exclaimed, with a smile.
They told me that the discussion helped them to simply understand one another and to accept themselves. Rather than trying to change the other to get their own needs met, they could more easily appreciate their differences and also appreciate themselves as they are. They found harmony where there used to be discord.
We don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people.
~ Steve Goodier ~
[ by: Steve Goodier -- Copyright © 2008 -- from Steve Goodier (LifeSupport@yahoogroups.com) ]
[ by: Steve Goodier -- Copyright © 2008 -- from Steve Goodier (LifeSupport@yahoogroups.com) ]
If you are experience discordness in a relationship with anyone, be the bigger person and make an effort to bring harmony where there is none. Think about a piano that needs tuning up. When a piano needs a tuning, it will play off key. No matter how great of a pianist you are, your beautiful symphony won't exactly be music to your ears or anybody else. But when the fine tuning is done, you will hear the beautiful melody in every chord you play. So, tune up any relationships that is need of it. So that, there can be harmony where there is not.
Your Sister in Christ.
Toia
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