T'was The Month Before Christmas

I saw this on Emily Shae's blog and I thought I would post it on here as well.

*T'was The Month Before Christmas*

*When all through our land,*

*Not a Christian was praying*

*Nor taking a stand.*

*See the Police had taken away,*

*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*

*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*

*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*

*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*

* December 25th is just a ' Holiday.*

*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*

*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*

*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*

*Something was changing, something quite odd! *

*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*

*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*

*As Target was hanging their trees upside down*

* At Lowes the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*

*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*

*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*

*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*

*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*

*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*

*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*

*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*

*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*

*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*

* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace.*

*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*

*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*

*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*

*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*

*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*

*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS , not Happy Holiday!*

Please, all Christians join together and wish everyone you meet during the holidays a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christ is 'The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!

By His Grace,

MMS Quilt Giveaway

The Long Ladies are hosting another lovely quilt giveaway. This time they are giving away one of two of their lovely “Happy Scrappy Quilts!

The one on the far left is the lovely and elegant “Darla” quilt, and the one on the far right is the crazy, wonderful, and bright “Garden Party”quilt! I had a hard time choosing my favorite.

More pictures of the quilts...

Darla

 Garden Party

Head over to their blog HERE to enter in the giveaway and let them know which one you would like to win.  Also, please tell them that I sent you over!


Blessings,

Happy Thanksgiving!

For All that You Give Us

Dear Lord,

On this Thanksgiving Day,

we are thankful

for all that You give us,

for all that You do for us,

for all that You teach us.

Thank You for guiding us

to live our lives

in Your will,

in Your purpose,

in Your plan for us.

Thank You for Your protection

from worldly influence and danger.

Thank You for bringing us gently

to a deeper knowledge of You

and what You want from us,

with Your love, mercy,

compassion and grace.

And thank you, Lord,

for the blessings

we are experiencing right now

at this very moment--

the food,

and the precious people

who are with us

to enjoy this meal

and this day.

Thank You, Lord. Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs

Right now, we are in South Carolina at my Aunt Cathy and Uncle Allen's house. We will be back sometime on Sunday. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

By His Grace,


Clip art from: http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/thanksgiving-animated-gifs.html
Poem from: http://www.poemsource.com/thanksgiving-poems.html

Answer Post

What you think on modesty and other issues like that? I think that's a future post in itself. :)

What books have you found most helpful and encouraging (fiction and non-fiction)? The Bible, So Much More, Before You Meet Prince Charming, The Satisfied Heart, The Millie Keith Series, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Remarkable Women of the Bible by Elisabeth George. I have many more helpful and encouraging books, but I can't remember them right now.

What kind of homeschooling curriculum you use? I use Math Relief for Algebra, Beautiful Feet for History, Grammer Keys for English, Apologia for Biology, Jan's Illustrated Computer Lit, Beth Moore's Esther Bible Study and an Entrepreneur Class. Do you like it? Yes! What would you change about it? I wouldn't trade a thing. :)

Do you like sports? I have never been into sports, but if I had to pick a sport to play I think it would be tennis. I do like to watch some college football and hockey.

Do you play an instrument(s)? I used to play piano when I was little, but I stopped after about a year and a half of playing. I love music and I wish I could play more piano, but I really can't add anything else to my plate at this time in my life. One of my life goals would be to learn to play violin, guitar, or take piano lessons again, though. :)

What is your favorite historical era? The early 1700's-1800's.

What do you do in your day? I'll do this as a future post after the holidays. :)

What are your hobbies? Taking pictures, baking, scrapbooking, reading, shopping, blogging, sewing, quilting, interior decorating, and making jewelry.

What is your favorite part about blogging? Getting to meet new people and the encouraging comments from my readers.

Where do you get most of your clothing (modest clothing)? I get most of my clothes from department stores in my town, (Khols, JCPenny's, Belk's and Ross Dress For Less) or hand me downs from Katie.

Blessings,

Coupons

Mom bought something from Vision Forum recently and they sent out a coupon for $10 off her next purchase when she buys something online. The coupon expires December 24th and she is not going to use it. We thought one of you might be able to use it since she is not.

If you leave me a comment with your email address then, I'll send you the code. (I moderate all comments so your email address will not be seen by the public)

Also, I bought this blue jean skirt yesterday at Chadwick's. This is a $34.00 skirt and I got it for only $13.98! I was so excited that I had to share the coupon with you as well. Shop online at Chadwick’s and use coupon code CH15OFF to save $15 on any purchase of $15 or more. The offer expires 11/23, and you will need to pay shipping for your purchase.

God Bless,

And...I'm Back!

I missed you all while I was away, but I was able to get a lot of sewing accomplished during those 11 days. :)
 
I even took some pictures for you all to see.

Cutting patterns out.

My 1770 Stays...

 The next step is to sew bias tape around the edges like this...

After that, I have to make holes on both sides...

I hope my stays will look like Katie's (pictured above) when I'm finished with them. :)

Ramdom shots from the the sewing room/sunroom.

Katie found these items a few months ago for her little shelf. I just love the Paris theme!

Have a good evening!

Blessings,

Blogging Break

Hello Lovely Blogging Friends!

I have decided to take a blogging break. I have some projects to get finished. I'll see you all soon! :)

Happy Blogging!

Love In Christ,

FF Challenge Day 6 and 7

Day 6 and 7 of the "7 Days in a Dress" challenge put on by Feelin' Feminine. This month's challenge is hosted by Jessica.

Sorry I'm so late in getting these up...

Day 6:

Pictures by Andrew. 

Sweater-From Katie.

Skirt- From Katie

Boots-Rack Room Shoes

Day 7:

Skirt-From Katie

Boots-Rack Room Shoes

Shirt-Macy's

Jacket-Ross Dress For Less

I'm so glad I did the challenge. I recommend doing it if you haven't already. It's so much fun to mix and match outfits and do different hairstyles for each day. :)

Have a lovely evening!

Saturday/FF Challenge Day 5

Saturday started out bright and early for my family. We had to leave the house at 7:45 so we could be at Andrew's soccer game at 8:00. It was his last soccer game. His team played really well this season, but they didn't win the game on Saturday. I think part of the reason was because it was so cold out there. lol It was in the low 30's! We were bundled up in lots of layers and we brought some warm blankets with us to the field. :)

After the soccer game we came home, got some lunch, did a few little things around the house, and then we headed at the door again for a fall party at 2:00.

Here are a few pictures from our day...

Here is the outfit that I wore for the day...

Pictures of me by Sarah-Anne. Thanks again SA! :)

In Christ,

FF Challenge Day 3 and 4

Whew! This week has gone by so fast! I didn't have time to post pictures last night because I got home late from helping a friend at her house. Katie and I help her clean and pick up her house almost every week. She is a single mom of three children and has to work. I am so glad that we can bless her with what she needs done around the house. :)

This is the outfit that I wore yesterday...

I am having a lot of fun with the challenge this week, although it's difficult to find 7 different outfits to wear that are warm enough and look nice. :)

Today, we cleaned house, Katie and I helped babysit some children at a ladies Bible Study, we had our Bible Study, and after I click the publish button for this post…it's off to bed. :)

Here is the outfit that I wore today...

We have Andrew's soccer game at 8:00 in the morning and a fall party later in the afternoon. It should be alot of fun! I'll try to take some pictures...that is if my camera gets charged before then. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Much Love,

Emily

FF Challenge Day 2

Here is my outfit from today...

Dark Blue Jean Skirt-Fashion Bug
Jacket/Sweater- Consignment Shop
Brown Ballet Flats-JCPenny
Jewelry- Silver Earrings
Hair- I pulled it up in the back, twisted it, and used a clip to fasten it.

God Bless,

FF Challenge Day 1

This week I'm taking part in the "7 Days in a Dress" challenge put on by Feelin' Feminine. This month's challenge is hosted by Jessica.

This is what you have to do while doing the challenge:

1. Wear skirts/dresses for a week.

2. Try a different hair style each day.

3. Post a picture of your outfit each day or if you don't have a blog send your outfits by email to your friends and challenge them to do it with you. The more ladies that do it the more fun it will be. :)

Here was my outfit from today...

Jean Skirt-Fashion Bug

Pink T-Shirt-Kohl's

Brown Ballet Flats-JCPenny

Now, I challenge YOU to join me on this challenge. Please comment and link back to me so that I know where to check out your posts!

Have a blessed week!

Questions and Answers?

I have been very inspired by several blogger friends who have written similar posts on this subject. With that I have decided to hold a random question and answer post of my own. In the comment section of this post, please feel free to ask any questions you may have about me, my likes or dislikes, my family, our beliefs, or any other random questions that you want to ask me. I'll try to answer the questions as time permits in an upcoming post. Also, if I do not receive any questions on this post then I will have reason to believe that I am very dull. :)


God Bless,

More Giveaways!

This giveaway is for a purse/tote that Livvy made for her 100th post. Isn't it pretty?

The pretty rustic Autumn colors are perfect for the season! It has a zippered pocket and a little snap at the top to hold it closed.

This bag is perfect to use as a purse or as a tote to hold your crafts. The red paisley-like fabric is recycled from a dress that she used to wear. The tan material has a slight burlap feel to it, giving the bag a bit of a rustic look.

To enter:

1. Leave a comment on her blog.

2. Post about it on your blog and leave another comment.

~Anyone from the US or Canada can enter.

The giveaway ends on Saturday, November 7th, 12:00 PM Eastern time.
 
Head on over there and check it out! :)

Also, here is another wonderful giveaway hosted by Jessica and Rachel. They are celebrating their Blogiversary with a giveaway! :D  This is what they are giving away...

This giveaway will be held from October 30 @ 1:00 AM (EST) - November 6th @ 12:00 PM (EST).

To Enter:

1. Leave a comment on their blog telling them what you have enjoyed about their blog so far this past year or something that has touched or helped you in their posts.

2. Put their blog button on your blog sidebar.

3. Share about their giveaway on your own blog!

4. Share with your friends through email, facebook, or twitter. (Each of these separately counts as one entry.)

Go check out the details HERE!

Halloween

Halloween is just a normal day for my family because we don't celebrate it. While many families are going to trick-or-treat tomorrow night, we will be staying home. (Last year we enjoyed watching all of the people trick-or-treating in our neighborhood, with the lights turned off of course. We even saw a hamburger and some french fries walk down the street. Hehe!) Anyway, we don't dress up, trick-or-treat, or carve a jack-o-lantern. We don't believe in things like ghosts, demons, and other "scary" things either. Some people think it's just harmless fun to celebrate Halloween, but actually Satan is working in their lives to spread his lies through this well loved holiday. People are getting "sucked" into the darker side of the world and they don't realize it. Halloween is really just a holiday for Satan.

Evil is evil...even when it's just pretend. Satan loves what we think is good innocent fun is actually promotion of him and his. Movies, TV, books and Halloween. He uses things like these for his glory.

Here are some verses for you to ponder on...

"The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons."-I Timothy 4:1

"The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."-Galatians 5:19-21

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

True Peace

True peace only comes from the Prince of Peace.

Peace does not mean that everything around you is calm and tranquil; true peace means that you are able to remain peaceful during the storms of life.

But this peace, which the Bible promises is available to believers, can only come from God. Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace" (John 16:33). In other words, Jesus came so that you could have peace.

Paul tells us, in Philippians 4:6-7, that we can have peace if we don't become anxious about life but instead give our worries to God: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Hand over all of your problems to the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, and He will give you a peace that passes understanding -- a peace that is beyond comprehension.

Much Love,