Why we are helping Haiti!

Lorraine at All Are Precious In His Sight posted someone's internet diatribe on why aren't we helping the folks in the U.S. that are homeless, sick, etc. She then goes on to tell them WHY! Amen!

Here is one example she gives and you can go read the rest of her amazing response.

Wanna see homeless without shelter?

Thousands of Haitians (elderly and infants included) are sleeping outside on the ground.

They've made "tent cities" as they have no homes or steady structures to take shelter in.

Haven't seen a tent city in America (unless it was a campout to buy front row seats to a concert)!!!

Debt sucks

April at Coal Creek Farm said "Debt sucks big donkey wads." AMEN!

I'm thinking about starting a Debt reduction countdown box on the right. Something to hold me accountable. Not sure yet how to design it.

According to April, what is needed is "focus, diligence, persistence, good planning & organization."

I'll try and get remotivated.

Decoration or a way of life?

Amy at Building the Blocks... did a post today about "Wearing your cross" and it spoke to me -- actually it screamed at me, as I am guilty.

"How many times had I worn my cross- yet not truly carried it?
How many times had I viewed the cross simply as a decoration and not as a way of life?
Lord, forgive me."

Lord, forgive me.

Jan. 15 scripture

Today's scripture passage is huge for me.

My dear brothers take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for a man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
James 1:19&20 (NIV)

Scripture Memory for 2010

I am reading a new blog done by Beth Moore - Living Proof Ministries. What a Godly woman! Wish I'd found her blog a long time ago.

Last January especially. Beth did a Scripture Memory Team for 2009, where you choose a verse to memorize/meditate on the 1st and 15th of the month. I decided it was a great idea, but I'm going to do it in 2010! They have to be verses that speak to YOU. They are on a set of note cards that you can pull out to meditate on at any time. And that is the key. They are for use if you need reassurance, support, PEACE, or to feel closer to God. In the middle of a crisis? Needing PEACE? Daily focus? I am very excited.

Here is my verse for January 1.

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said," I will never desert you, nor will I forsake you," so that we confidently say,"The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6 (NASB)

Peace

Peace is my word for 2010. I REALLY need it at home and at work.

Now how can I continually focus on it? Might need to get a necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs so I can put on my armor every morning.

My Word for 2010?

Ali Edwards says that in 2007 she "started a public tradition of choosing a single word to focus on over the course of the year."

I'm really not sure what it should be. Last year I chose "freedom." I don't think that was the right word for 2009. Or maybe I didn't find the freedom I was looking for. Maybe I didn't focus enough.

It's that time again. One little word for 2010. Maybe I'll think about it for a couple days. Any suggestions or comments? What word would yours be? Here are the words from people participating with Amy in 2009.

I think this is a good idea. A necklace to wear daily to help me focus on my word. Now I just have to figure out my word....

RIP Rosie

Never sick a day in her life, but our Rosie passed away two weeks after being diagnosed with what we thought was cancer.

We adopted Rosie the fall of 2003, right after my brother died. She was wonderful. She slept with Juliana. She slept on my mom. She tolerated the dogs. Rosie loved to sleep on your lap--if you were watching TV, she'd climb up and go to sleep.

She will be missed.