Ok, so maybe the whole Medianites joke was a little difficult? Here's a clue:
Midianites: Basically, bad guys in the Bible. There are differing opinions as to how many groups there were, but originally they were descendants of Abraham through Keturah (his wife after Sarah died). Several times they were oppressive to Israel, or tried to exterminate Israel, and God gave Israel victory over them. Basically - bad guys.
Medianites: CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, take your pick of any media that doesn't seem to be objectively reporting the facts. like, at all. ;-)
And I repeat, "isn't that awesome?" (In my opinion, and I'm guessing yours, because no matter who you're voting for, you can't excuse what the media has shamefully done with this election.)
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Anyway, since no one introduced any good questions, (and probably didn't really know what to ask, I'm guessing) I will start with a little something that made me cry. Because validation always does-- does it make you cry too?
Lately, in light of the election, I have been pretty frustrated. By many things, but basically because I do not understand what educated American, possibly add in here "Christian," could be "undecided" about who to vote for. And as this has gone on, it just seems like if you do your research and don't let the Medianites do it for you, you would know who your choice was. But during my prayer time of questioning, I just really felt like God was telling me that He is in Control. (I know we understand that God sets up kings and governments, but this was something more) And during the conference, this was validated. That God is in control, but this very well could be the beginning of the fall of America. Possibly that our judgement has already begun. Not even looking at what all else can and will send us reeling into a tailspin, the partisanship of the media and the difficulty of finding real answers as voters is enough to make me wonder "What is going on?" But we will get what we want, and we will reap what we sow. Haven't we been hearing the saying for years - that if God doesn't judge America, He's gonna have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Anywho-- He just totally gave me that gift in my prayer time, and then through many of the speakers, validated that I am not weird in my (gift of) understanding-- If certain things continue to happen, plus all the Perfect Storms that are brewing within and without, America as we know it is over. And, it's ok. We should pray and fast, and possibly gain a reprieve, but His End Game is coming, and America, with or without us (!) will fall.
Ok, further topics: Israel, the AntiChrist/Mahdi, the Slovanian group behind us, Cuba and Miami, Do Not Fear, More Election Stuff (not a lot, just a little, but I just have to share), or the Perfect Storms.
Let me know what you want to hear, because I just have the hardest time picking what to say next.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Well, Now I Know
I now know what subcutaneous tissue looks like.
But Gabe told me I don't need stitches. And I didn't want the bill.
(I stabbed myself while trying to cut a pumpkin to roast it. That sucker was tough! Me, though, not so much. Knife went right in -- subcutaneous tissue came right out. :-)
But Gabe told me I don't need stitches. And I didn't want the bill.
(I stabbed myself while trying to cut a pumpkin to roast it. That sucker was tough! Me, though, not so much. Knife went right in -- subcutaneous tissue came right out. :-)
Monday, October 27, 2008
Home Again
Wow. wow wow wow wow.
It's frustrating that I cannot possibly explain or encourage you to attend this conference by using words to describe how tremendously good it is. But I never regret taking time off, begging someone to take the girls, and spending the money to go. Never. I would do nearly anything to go.
I don't know what you would call this, but under the name "Strategic Perspectives" is the line "Intel, Insight and Inspiration." That describes it perfectly.
I have so much to share- I love this conference because it defines my focus. Where does my focus need to be? On God. No matter what is happening in our country and world, I need to look to the one who is in control. On what He is tellling me. And that is something else! I always get some sort of validation! Do you understand how sweet that is to me? To know that I know that He is talking to me. To me! In my prayer time He is giving me secrets and understanding that I don't deserve, and then He is gracious enough to validate it through a trusted source. The God of the Universe, My Saviour, cares enough about me to calm and direct my heart.
So, before I start in on sharing a few gleanings with you, feel free to ask any questions, and they will direct what I start with. But first.....
The hottest new term coined by Amir Tsarfati this year that everyone, including the other speakers went nuts over....
The Medianites.
Isn't that awesome!??!
It's frustrating that I cannot possibly explain or encourage you to attend this conference by using words to describe how tremendously good it is. But I never regret taking time off, begging someone to take the girls, and spending the money to go. Never. I would do nearly anything to go.
I don't know what you would call this, but under the name "Strategic Perspectives" is the line "Intel, Insight and Inspiration." That describes it perfectly.
I have so much to share- I love this conference because it defines my focus. Where does my focus need to be? On God. No matter what is happening in our country and world, I need to look to the one who is in control. On what He is tellling me. And that is something else! I always get some sort of validation! Do you understand how sweet that is to me? To know that I know that He is talking to me. To me! In my prayer time He is giving me secrets and understanding that I don't deserve, and then He is gracious enough to validate it through a trusted source. The God of the Universe, My Saviour, cares enough about me to calm and direct my heart.
So, before I start in on sharing a few gleanings with you, feel free to ask any questions, and they will direct what I start with. But first.....
The hottest new term coined by Amir Tsarfati this year that everyone, including the other speakers went nuts over....
The Medianites.
Isn't that awesome!??!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Funny How God Works
I saw a bumper sticker tonight that just grieved my heart to the point of tears. I've been picking up on this for a while, but sometimes it hits home pretty hard.
"Men are Idiots, and I married their King."
Now, I know that this is all in fun, and is meant to be a joke. But it ties in well to what God showed me in Bible Study. One of the questions a few weeks ago was "If God hadn't been for you, what or who would you be now?" This was at the end of the homework, and I didn't see this one comin' for nothin'. But the answer was swift and immediate:
"A raging femi-nazi with a beaten-down, discouraged husband, if one at all, and children who have no respect for the Biblical roles of men and fatherhood."
And to tell you the truth, this frightened me. What I would have been. I hear the way some women talk, and I hear myself 6-10 years ago. From teen years into marriage, this is what I believed. It is a wonder I had any male friends whatsoever. But I did- does this mean that they in part believed this too? And Gabe? I know he didn't, but I can't imagine the patience it took for him to put up with my "better-than-you" attitude. But God was for me, and He is molding me into a usable instrument for His glory.
Just a joke? I believe I've heard it quoted more than once, "All jokes are based partially in what we believe." What a tragedy. When what the church needs (ie. what WE need) more than ever is a rising up of Godly men of character, but the world would rather beat them to a pulp. Ladies, this is something we should fight with word and deed: Our men are men of God; we support and respect them.
If you've been raised with me in this generation and struggle with the feminist mentality, pray that God would work a miracle in your heart. What freedom I now know, even as I wrestle with my own controlling personality, in knowing my purpose and my responsiblities-- My Biblical role as a Woman and Helpmeet. I only pray that I could share this victory with some of you who don't have this freedom. I've been there, and if you want someone to pray for you, or if you need encouragement or ideas on where to start, let me know. I would be honored to walk along side you.
"Men are Idiots, and I married their King."
Now, I know that this is all in fun, and is meant to be a joke. But it ties in well to what God showed me in Bible Study. One of the questions a few weeks ago was "If God hadn't been for you, what or who would you be now?" This was at the end of the homework, and I didn't see this one comin' for nothin'. But the answer was swift and immediate:
"A raging femi-nazi with a beaten-down, discouraged husband, if one at all, and children who have no respect for the Biblical roles of men and fatherhood."
And to tell you the truth, this frightened me. What I would have been. I hear the way some women talk, and I hear myself 6-10 years ago. From teen years into marriage, this is what I believed. It is a wonder I had any male friends whatsoever. But I did- does this mean that they in part believed this too? And Gabe? I know he didn't, but I can't imagine the patience it took for him to put up with my "better-than-you" attitude. But God was for me, and He is molding me into a usable instrument for His glory.
Just a joke? I believe I've heard it quoted more than once, "All jokes are based partially in what we believe." What a tragedy. When what the church needs (ie. what WE need) more than ever is a rising up of Godly men of character, but the world would rather beat them to a pulp. Ladies, this is something we should fight with word and deed: Our men are men of God; we support and respect them.
If you've been raised with me in this generation and struggle with the feminist mentality, pray that God would work a miracle in your heart. What freedom I now know, even as I wrestle with my own controlling personality, in knowing my purpose and my responsiblities-- My Biblical role as a Woman and Helpmeet. I only pray that I could share this victory with some of you who don't have this freedom. I've been there, and if you want someone to pray for you, or if you need encouragement or ideas on where to start, let me know. I would be honored to walk along side you.
So much to do!
We've had kinda a off and on week-- we get real motivated, and then crash :-) At least me....
I did get the tomatoes canned, which was nice, but then I was SO exhausted that we were totally un-frugal and ordered papa johns pizza for dinner. I know, but I was really really tired.
Anyway! Enough whining. Gabe hasn't been feeling so good, so we've stayed home pretty much the whole week, until today and I realized that we are leaving tomorrow, and I am driving to Melia's preschool field trip (Yea Smallwoods!) soooo, that means I have to get everything done today for the whole weekend! Yikes!
But, I did get some shopping in, and wanted to let my local friendly frugal financiers in on some deals :-) (aren't I clever? NO? well, I won't share then.... ;-)
What I found: Albertsons Sale Paper
****They have some albertsons brand dairy on sale, and the butter isn't a real good deal at 10/$10 because it's only 1/2 lb, not the full 16 oz. At costco, regular price I get my butter for $1.78/lb when I buy the 4 pack. BUT the Sour Cream is the full 16oz container, and you can get regular, light, or fat free for a $1 each! I bought 4....;-)
****They also have 2 liter pop on sale for 10/$10, but with 7Up, A&W, and Sunkist, if you buy 10, you get a mail in catalina at the register for $10, so free pop! While we don't drink a lot, I thought 7Up is good to have for punches, and party season is coming, and A&W is always good for those random Root Beer float nights. What? You don't have those? Well, now you can!
****And, they have a display or you can clip the coupon from their flyer, but they have "24 Ways to Get Free Candy or Pizza!" I used two; one for buying 3/$9 Coffeemate (yes, we still drink it...) and one for 5/$5 Taco Bell Salsa. So then I got two free Albertsons brand pizzas. A little bit more frugal than Papa Johns, though not as yummy!
****If you find carts in the middle of the frozen pizza aisle like I did, they have markdown stuff in them. One was full of those "To-Go" Lipton tea packets, with different flavors, each $1. I grabbed a few, but left about a hundred for everyone else. I think I was being generous, don't you?....
And yes, if you are wondering, I am feeling quite a bit onery today.... Too much stress. Want to come help me with my laundry?
I am so excited about this weekend! Don't miss me too much! (If you don't remember, this weekend is our Strategic Perspectives Conference.... ack! I get goosebumps just writing the name! Woo HOO!)
I did get the tomatoes canned, which was nice, but then I was SO exhausted that we were totally un-frugal and ordered papa johns pizza for dinner. I know, but I was really really tired.
Anyway! Enough whining. Gabe hasn't been feeling so good, so we've stayed home pretty much the whole week, until today and I realized that we are leaving tomorrow, and I am driving to Melia's preschool field trip (Yea Smallwoods!) soooo, that means I have to get everything done today for the whole weekend! Yikes!
But, I did get some shopping in, and wanted to let my local friendly frugal financiers in on some deals :-) (aren't I clever? NO? well, I won't share then.... ;-)
What I found: Albertsons Sale Paper
****They have some albertsons brand dairy on sale, and the butter isn't a real good deal at 10/$10 because it's only 1/2 lb, not the full 16 oz. At costco, regular price I get my butter for $1.78/lb when I buy the 4 pack. BUT the Sour Cream is the full 16oz container, and you can get regular, light, or fat free for a $1 each! I bought 4....;-)
****They also have 2 liter pop on sale for 10/$10, but with 7Up, A&W, and Sunkist, if you buy 10, you get a mail in catalina at the register for $10, so free pop! While we don't drink a lot, I thought 7Up is good to have for punches, and party season is coming, and A&W is always good for those random Root Beer float nights. What? You don't have those? Well, now you can!
****And, they have a display or you can clip the coupon from their flyer, but they have "24 Ways to Get Free Candy or Pizza!" I used two; one for buying 3/$9 Coffeemate (yes, we still drink it...) and one for 5/$5 Taco Bell Salsa. So then I got two free Albertsons brand pizzas. A little bit more frugal than Papa Johns, though not as yummy!
****If you find carts in the middle of the frozen pizza aisle like I did, they have markdown stuff in them. One was full of those "To-Go" Lipton tea packets, with different flavors, each $1. I grabbed a few, but left about a hundred for everyone else. I think I was being generous, don't you?....
And yes, if you are wondering, I am feeling quite a bit onery today.... Too much stress. Want to come help me with my laundry?
I am so excited about this weekend! Don't miss me too much! (If you don't remember, this weekend is our Strategic Perspectives Conference.... ack! I get goosebumps just writing the name! Woo HOO!)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
20 Omaha Steak Burgers for $1.98!
12 Free Omaha Steaks Burgers
Find all the detailed instructions you need here.
If you want to use my link, which may result in me getting some gift cards (!), please use the first link above in step two on her site. Or follow my instructions here.
Basics: If you sign up at Geico, just with your email, they will send you a gift card amount for $25 at Omaha Steaks. After signing up with them, they will send you an email with a link to access your gift card number (may take a while). Then use my link above to go to where you enter your email w/ Omaha Steaks to get 12 free burgers. Then, click the offer to "shop now" and go to the burgers section (left hand side of the page list) and order 8-5oz burgers for $12.99. During the last stage of check out, you should have the option to enter a gift card number, which after shipping will take your total down to $1.98-- WHA LA! 20 burgers for $1.98 delivered! Yea :-)
Edited: Yes, I did do this, and it was a piece of cake, other than the wait time for Geico's email.
Find all the detailed instructions you need here.
If you want to use my link, which may result in me getting some gift cards (!), please use the first link above in step two on her site. Or follow my instructions here.
Basics: If you sign up at Geico, just with your email, they will send you a gift card amount for $25 at Omaha Steaks. After signing up with them, they will send you an email with a link to access your gift card number (may take a while). Then use my link above to go to where you enter your email w/ Omaha Steaks to get 12 free burgers. Then, click the offer to "shop now" and go to the burgers section (left hand side of the page list) and order 8-5oz burgers for $12.99. During the last stage of check out, you should have the option to enter a gift card number, which after shipping will take your total down to $1.98-- WHA LA! 20 burgers for $1.98 delivered! Yea :-)
Edited: Yes, I did do this, and it was a piece of cake, other than the wait time for Geico's email.
The Problem With Misconceptions
So, today, I bit the bullet and picked all the ripe tomatoes and set about to can them. I thought they would be "diced," but after peeling them, they are more like some stewed, some crushed. But tomatoes, in their own juice with lemon juice and salt. NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP! (Because I bet if you check your pantry like me, the cans from the store all have this in them. Grrr.)
My misconception? I have never peeled the tomatoes before because I thought it would be too hard. Holy Moly. Was I wrong! Talk about easy! They just peel right off, kinda like a sunburn.... (I know, me and my weird mental pictures.)
Pictures later. They have to hot water bath for 40 (!) minutes. Whew~!
My misconception? I have never peeled the tomatoes before because I thought it would be too hard. Holy Moly. Was I wrong! Talk about easy! They just peel right off, kinda like a sunburn.... (I know, me and my weird mental pictures.)
Pictures later. They have to hot water bath for 40 (!) minutes. Whew~!
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