Thursday 7

1. I've always wanted to visit Montana
2. Panda Bears have fascinated me for a LONG time. ;) I use to want a pet Panda...I still do! :)
3. I like Peanut butter on my pancakes
4. I can't stand cauliflower
5. OSU won the CIVIL WAR!
6. My favorite type of gum is Spearmint
7. A natural high is going shopping at the mall! :)

Bethi

Christmas Thursday 7

Hey all!
13 things about me and Christmas! ;)

1. I love Christmas...who doesn't?? i love all the celebrating and traditions that surround the holiday! yay.
2. I love drinking cider and eating sausage and cheese and crackers while decorating the tree...i usually help with the lights and let everybody else put on the ornaments. heh heh
3. eggnog makes me feel SO SICK!!! even smelling the nasty stuff puts me over the edge. bleck.
4. I love celebrating advent. oh goodie.
5. i love singing Christmas songs and eating yummy cookies during family devotions
6. I love going caroling. heh heh. even tho i've only gone once. OMW, byrde and bubbles, we should SOOOOOO go caroling during our co-op Christmas party!!!!! woohoo. *brain wave* what do ya think?????
7. I love remembering and pondering Christ's birth and Him coming to earth. it's amazing, and always leaves me wondering "WHY???" i guess we will never fully know...

on His adventure,
~becca~

Citizen of Another Country

I am a Swiss citizen. Most days I never remember that I'm a citizen of another country. Maybe only once a month it comes to my mind, when we receive the Swiss Review in the mail. Other then that I live my life like I'm an American. I do things like Americans. I speak in English, I dress like an American, I walk and talk like one. Even eat American food. Recently I was thinking about how really we ALL are citizens of another country! It's so easy to forget and go on living life like you belong where you are at. It's easy to fall into the pattern of the world, talking and dressing like the world would have us do so. We must remain heavenly minded, remembering that we don't belong here! Let's be proud of the fact that we are citizens of another country! When we talk let people hear that accent and have them wonder where we are from. When we dress, let people ask what makes us so different that we will not dress in the immodest way the world wants us to.
Hebrews 11:13-16 says, "And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of thier own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called thier God, for he has prepared a city for them."
We belong in a heavenly country. One that is pure, holy, and righteous. Don't be ashamed of that citiznship. ACT like you belong somewhere else. It's so easy to forget that and go on living life like you where made for this earth. I challenge you to not remember this once a month, or twice a year around the holidays, but EVERY DAY, be mindful that the way you speak, dress, and act should reflect your citizenship in God's country!

on His adventure,
~becca~

another quote!!

"Behind every great man, there is a great woman."

how true is this? Women either have the choice to tear down their man or build him up. If you look at the great men throughout history, look also at their wives! :) Just something to keep in mind when you get married! Ladies, we REALLY do have a LOT of power!! agree? :)

on His adventure,

~becca~

A mirror quote

This is an absolutely awesome quote from Voice of the Martyrs. I've had this pasted by my mirror for forever now, so I thought I'd share it with you gals.

I Stand

I stand with the apostle Paul in stating that “for me to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

I take a stand to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with my hands to serve all mankind.

I take a stand to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with my feet to spread the gospel to all the ends of the earth no matter what the cost.

I take a stand to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with my lips by proclaiming the Good News to all who hear and by edifying the Body of Christ.

I take a stand to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with my mind as I meditate upon His Word and His promises to me.

I give my earthly treasures and all that I posses to follow the way of the cross.

I commit to love my family, orphans, widows, lepers, the wealthy, and the poor the way that Christ loved the Church.

I surrender my will and life to His will and life.

I commit to the service of the Lord by being a good steward of my time.

I surrender this body on the earth to the perfect will of Jesus, and should my blood be spilled may it bring forth a mighty harvest of souls.

I pledge allegiance to the Lamb. I will seek to honor His command. I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.

Lord Jesus, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

I love my America and my fellow citizens, and I claim America for Christ.


++Bug++

PRAY

Well, since we are on the guy/gal topic, I thought it applicable to add a quote from some missionarys we know. This is very thought provoking!

Patience (don't get ahead of the Lord in this matter; wait on Him and for Him);

Responsibility (focus on what the Lord has called you to do, and He will bring your spouse into your life at the right time);

Ask (we have not because we ask not; ask and you shall receive; be specific -- pray for a wife/husband just like the one described in Titus 2 or Proverbs 31);

Yield (the Lord Jesus will not reveal His will to us if we are not committed to obeying it; if your calling is to be single, accept it).

Bug

Thanksgiving

So...I pretty much decided that it was time to post, considering that my two bossom blogger buddies are off partying in Coos Bay...Coose Bay...Cose Bay...Coo's Bay...WHATEVER. Yeh, so my Thanksgiving was really, good I hope it was the same for ya'll! I dunno about you guys, but yes I was one of those crazy shoppers who got up at 5:45 this morning to hit the sale craze And Fred Myers, Khols, and wherever else. :) I honestly hope you all got to take just a few moments to consider the TONS of blessings the Lord has showered us with. I know like everyone says that, like every year. But seriously, think about it. I am SO blessed to have an AWESOME family who ALL care SO much about me. They have shaped me into the person I am now! :) And Jesus' saving grace, and my puppy, and my friends that mean SO much to me. You guys are SO great, and have encouraged me in SO many ways. I would not be where I am today if it was not for you guys. And even the "silly" things that mean alot to me, like moozic! (worship rocks! :) And sports, and color, and things that smell nice, pictures, clothes, and cars, and make up and...well yah get the point! :) But most of all, I'm SO grateful for the Lord's COMPLETE faithfulness that I have experienced over and over in my life. Most times it is when I look back and I fully realize it. Also his never failing love, no matter what I do, he will ALWAYS understand me and forgive me, his grace is astounding. Each day he shows me that i can trust him with my innermost thoughts and feelings. These attributes make Christ the Great Prince, the Lord of my Life and I love Him so much, and I am SO excited to be on this amazing journey!


Much love to each one of you,
Byrde

The Making of Poets

Here's the last of the articles! Enjoy!

and...HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all! We'll be back sometime...dunno when tho. ;)

enjoy your weekend...eat lotsa food, and thank the Lord for His countless blessings!

on His adventure,
~becca~

The Making of Warriors Part 2

Here's part two of the articles! If you didn't read the one from yesterday, make sure you go back and read it, otherwise this won't make much sense! :)
Again, it looks like it is for guys, but just keep reading...

on His adventure,
~becca~

A Vision of Warrior Poets Part 1

Hey y'all!
Check out this article. It's the first of 3 articles I will be posting in the next couple of days. Please leave me comments and let me know what you think...whether you agree or disagree, what you liked about it, etc! btw, it seems at first that it is for guys, but keep reading! it's really for us girls! ;)

on His adventure,
~becca~

Fruits of the Spirit: Self-control

Woohoo! THE LAST FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT! And....how long did it take us to accomplish this? Okay...a few notes before I get started:

1. First of all, we took off the "Quote of the Day" Because there were some quotes that the blog commitee did not agree with :) Also, some people "Quote of the Day" displayed, the Blog Commitee does not choose to support. Sorry for this inconvience. :)
2. Second of all, I don't know if many of you know, but the "Hawk Nelson" link was not working. So I changed the link to their new site, that is still in progress, but it still has some good moozic available there. So go check it out!

So, self-control. What is there to say? Well...hmmm. Perhaps I should start with how important Self-control really is. 2 Peter addresses "Self-control" in chapter one:

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness; knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindess; and to brotherly kindess, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Clearly, if you possess these traits, it says that it will keep you from being ineffective. Truly, Self-control IS important. It's not just something your parenst taught you so that you would be better behaved. Self-control applies to SO many areas of life, and I know when I haven't controlled myself. After, as I have told many of my friends, I regret what I have done...and especially SAID. Everyone one of us needs to practice Self-control, and it is something inspired by the Holy spirit. So, this is pretty much all I have to say. But maybe you should consider this more than you have before. Like I said, we ALL need to work on it, Yes, that includes you! ;) So, I've tried to think twice about everything I say. (of course I don't do this all the time unfortuantely...wouldn't it be great if I did) And I find myself often thinking? Would that be proper? Would that be building someone up? Whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is right.

Live for Him,

Byrde

Becca's 7

Ok, pardon me if this is a little late :) and pardon me if any of these i've already posted, cuz i have a TERRIBLE memory!! :P

1) My knees always pop when I stand up
2) I'm tongue tied
3) I'm directionaly challenged. no joke. like on Thursday I got lost going to the orthodontist (sp). i had to turn around TWICE. then i got lost going to church that evening. I still don't know how to get to Old Navy, Christian Supply, or Kohls. ;P (the most important stores, right??)
4) I like chewing on gum. it keeps me occupied. especailly during boring classes *chomp chomp* *blows bubbles*
5) coffee cake + water makes me burp. hahahahaha. but you really didn't need to know that. LOL. hey, random, but my grandpa ALWAYS sneezes after he eats a peppermint. :P
6) Speaking of sneezing, I like to sneeze. loud. I love how it clears my head and scares the living cells out of everyone near me. :) *beware*
7) I hate going to the dentist. i mean, i'd rather go to the dump then the dentist. and yes, i've been to a dump, oh, 3 times. nasty places. so unsanitary. they're like, full of garbage. and they reek like trash. :P no duh.

Bug's 7

So much for keeping the "7 Facts about ourselves" for Thursdays....I never seem to find time on that day! Here's seven things I love~

1. Mini Coopers...(I have this really cute picture of a red one on the background of my computer)

2. Perfume....(I don't care if I knock you out...I love smelling good! :))

3. Electric guitars....(This is totally random, but they're just so SAWEET!)

4. Butterflys and Ladybugs....(Bug's favorite bugs!)

5. Sunday Comics

6. Curling up in front of the fire for a relaxing and quiet evening with a good book.

7. A book that holds you in suspense from cover to cover!

~Bug~

Oh Saviour, I have promised

O Jesus, I have promised
To serve thee till the end;
Be thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my guide.

Oh, let me feel Thee near me;
The world is ever near.
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear.
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.

Oh, Jesus thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee,
That when Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve the till the end.
Oh! Give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.

- John E. Bode

Thursday 7

Seven things I can't STAND:

1. Nails down a chalk board (or glass!) duh! :)
2. "Light" hugs. Like when the person your hugging or who hugs you just like barely puts their arm around you and doesn't even let the full weight of their arm(s) drop down you. And they just like barely lean in. Oh man. I'm like...dude, if we're gonna hug, let's HUG! I probably smuggle people. But it seems so pointless to just like smile and "air-hug"! my word...
3. The smell of the recyling things for bottles. ewww...like the big ones with all those machines at Fred Myers or w/e. YUCK!
4. Young teenage couples making out in public! PA-leez!
5. Mashed Potatoes
6. People who think they are WAY cool, and somehow superior to everyone else
7. Going "shopping" when I have no money with me! :(

<>Byrde<>

"Only dead fish swim with the stream"

"A Real Woman" was taken from "The Rebelution" blog. I enjoyed this ALOT. It challenged me in many ways...Yay! *pastes on wall* :) Hope you like it too! Very convicting!

Much love,
Bethi


Written by Philip Hainline, Heidi Reimer, and Maria Reimer at the respective ages of 16, 19, and 17.

"A Real Woman"

A real woman . . .…is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

…does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)

…values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)

…realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)

…does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)

A real woman . . .…appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority. In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)

…is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)

…restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)

…encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)

…does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)

…is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)

A real woman . . .…portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)

…is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)

…seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)

…uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)

A real woman . . .…does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)

…holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything.(1 Timothy 5:22)


So, how'd you like it. Comment and let us know! What are your thoughts?!

Take Time to be Holy

Take Time to be Holy

Take time to be holy,

Speak oft with thy Lord;

Abide in Him always,

And feed on His word.

Make friends of God's children;

Help those who are weak;

Forgetting in nothing

His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy,

The world rushes on;

Spend much time in secret

With Jesus alone;

By looking to Jesus

Like Him thou shalt be;

Thy friends in thy conduct

His likeness shall see.

Take time to be holy,

Let Him be thy guide,

And run not before Him

Whatever be 'tide;

In joy or in sorrow

Still follow thy Lord,

And, looking to Jesus,

Still trust in His word.

Take time to be holy,

Be calm in thy soul;

Each thought and each motive

Beneath His control;

Thus led by His Spirit

To fountains of love,

Thou soon shall be fitted

For service above.

hymn of the day. ;)

blessings,

~becca~

Stuck in a Rut

Have you ever felt totally stuck? Like life was just a wheel that keeps going around and around? I'm feeling that way. I really don't like routine. It's kind of weird, but I've just started to notice that about myself. I'm more of a random person who likes spontaneity in life. ;) Maybe college isn't the thing for me. It's like I don't have a life and my classes are dictating it for me. Every day is the same...get up...go to class...get home...do homework...eat dinner...do the dishes...drop dead into bed...wake up...go to class, etc etc etc. *sigh*

am i the only one who ever feels this way??

~becca~

Quote!

I've given up saying which ones are my favorite quotes. They're all so good! Here's one by Betty Stam, a martyr for our Lord.

“Lord, I give up all my own plans and purposes, all my own
Desires and hopes,
And accept Thy will for my life.
I give myself, my life, my all
Utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever.
Fill me and seal me with Thy Holy Spirit.
Use me as Thou wilt,
Send me where Though wilt,
Work out Thy whole will in my life
at any cost
Now and forever."

~Betty Scott Stam

Bug

"Thursday" 7

1. I LOVE HAWK NESLON's....music. Not them. lol
2. The "child-catcher" in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang scares me...like he SERIOUSLY looks like Michael Jackson. NO lie man.
3. Um, k, moment of honesty *sucks in huge breath* the T.V. show "Mr. Rogers" use to scare more than anything. I would run into my room and hide under the bed. I'm not kidding! :(
4. I like Frank Peretti books
5. I swam in in a lake in Switzerland that was "run-off" from a glacier, and it was raining. Um, yeh I just about froze.
6. Mulan is my favorite princess
7. I have been used in part of miracle.

}"Bethi"{