Psalm 139
1O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
3Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
4For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
5Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
7Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
8If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
13For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
15My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
17How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
18If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.
19Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.
20For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
21Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
22I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Beyond the Shadows by Robin Lee Hatcher
Loneliness and grief stalk Deborah Haskin after her husband's death, but hope eases her pain when she marries Gideon. After their marriage, Deborah discovers a devastating secret—Gideon is an alcoholic! How can someone who has brought her healing bring so much hurt, too?
Alright, what do I have to say about this book? Well, first off, I was a little hesitant to read this book when I got it because it was about living with an alcoholic. It wasn’t something I wanted to read about, considering it’s not the best situation. But Beyond the Shadows was actually a lot better than I thought it was going to be. First off let me tell you that Robin Lee Hatcher did a wonderful job describing all the feelings the characters were feeling. I’ve read her books before and she’s always done a beautiful job in that area. As for the reality of the story, it was a very sad book. People normally do think that alcoholics are irritable and mean, but Robin shows how that’s not truly the case. I would definitely recommend this book to you, readers. Although I’m not really one to read a book where the characters narrate the story, but this one is definitely an exception. If you have time to read this book, I would tell you to read it. Robin Lee Hatcher once again amazes me with her ability!
Alright, what do I have to say about this book? Well, first off, I was a little hesitant to read this book when I got it because it was about living with an alcoholic. It wasn’t something I wanted to read about, considering it’s not the best situation. But Beyond the Shadows was actually a lot better than I thought it was going to be. First off let me tell you that Robin Lee Hatcher did a wonderful job describing all the feelings the characters were feeling. I’ve read her books before and she’s always done a beautiful job in that area. As for the reality of the story, it was a very sad book. People normally do think that alcoholics are irritable and mean, but Robin shows how that’s not truly the case. I would definitely recommend this book to you, readers. Although I’m not really one to read a book where the characters narrate the story, but this one is definitely an exception. If you have time to read this book, I would tell you to read it. Robin Lee Hatcher once again amazes me with her ability!
I hope you have a wonderful New Year,
Em<333*This book was checked out of my local library for reviewing*
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday's Song of the Week #6
Christmas is finally here, my friends!!! This will be our last bunch of Christmas songs before Christmas, and only one more Wednesday in this month. I hope you enjoy each and every one of them, and I hope they warm your heart as well as rock your Christmas. This time you might be surprised to hear one song that isn't a normal thing on here. It's a little bit louder, but not the worst I could do. Once again I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a beautiful New Year.
Here are your songs:
#1 White Christmas by Bing Crosby
#2 Christmas Shoes by FM Static
And our worship song will be...
#3 In Me by Casting Crowns
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Em<333
*These songs will be played on the playlist at the bottom of this blog.*
Here are your songs:
#1 White Christmas by Bing Crosby
#2 Christmas Shoes by FM Static
And our worship song will be...
#3 In Me by Casting Crowns
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Em<333
*These songs will be played on the playlist at the bottom of this blog.*
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Psalm of the Week
Here's your Psalm of the week! I have made up my mind to do one in the beginning of the week and one at the end. Stay tuned for upcoming reviews and posts in the future. Merry Christmas everyone!
Psalm 10
1Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
2The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
3For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
8He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
9He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
10He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
11He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
13Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
15Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
16The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
17LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
18To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
Psalm 10
1Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
2The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
3For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
4The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
6He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
8He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
9He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
10He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
11He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
12Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
13Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
15Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
16The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
17LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
18To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday's Song of the Week #5
Okay so here's your next few Wednesday's songs of the week.
#1 Evergreen by Switchfoot
#2 Silent Night by Josh Groban
And for our worship song of the week,
#3 The Blessing by John Waller
I hope you enjoy these songs, while your preparing for Christmas which is just a week away.
I hope you have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Em<333
*These songs will be playing on the playlist below.*
#1 Evergreen by Switchfoot
#2 Silent Night by Josh Groban
And for our worship song of the week,
#3 The Blessing by John Waller
I hope you enjoy these songs, while your preparing for Christmas which is just a week away.
I hope you have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Em<333
*These songs will be playing on the playlist below.*
Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Will their Mennonite faith be shaken or strengthened by the journey to a new land?
With their eldest son nearly to the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt decide to immigrate to America, the land of liberty, with their three sons and Reinhardt’s adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes during the ocean voyage, Lillian and Eli are forced into an agreement neither desires. Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead- and he’s equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. What he doesn’t expect is his growing affection for Lillian- and the deep desire to be part of a family.
Fields of Grace is a touching story set in the 1800s, when many Russian Mennonites made their way to America. It follows the lives of Lillian and Eli, showing the hardships they overcame to make over their lives in the strange new country of America. This book reminds us that, even in the face of trials, God is still on the Throne and will provide for all our needs. The theme of this book is evident as you read of these characters’ struggles: “… My grace is sufficient for thee: for My power is made perfect in weakness…” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Mrs. Sawyer has created unforgettable characters and a plot very close to her own heart. Her family came from Russia during this time, bringing with them their Mennonite faith as well as the hearty wheat kernels that Kansas is now known for. Mrs. Sawyer has done a wonderful job on this new book, weaving the lives of two friends together in a touching way. Full of unforgettable characters, heartbreaking loss, and a deep faith in God, this book will keep your attention from the beginning and not let you go until you’re finished!
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
Love in Jesus,
Elyssa =)
With their eldest son nearly to the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt decide to immigrate to America, the land of liberty, with their three sons and Reinhardt’s adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes during the ocean voyage, Lillian and Eli are forced into an agreement neither desires. Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead- and he’s equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. What he doesn’t expect is his growing affection for Lillian- and the deep desire to be part of a family.
Fields of Grace is a touching story set in the 1800s, when many Russian Mennonites made their way to America. It follows the lives of Lillian and Eli, showing the hardships they overcame to make over their lives in the strange new country of America. This book reminds us that, even in the face of trials, God is still on the Throne and will provide for all our needs. The theme of this book is evident as you read of these characters’ struggles: “… My grace is sufficient for thee: for My power is made perfect in weakness…” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Mrs. Sawyer has created unforgettable characters and a plot very close to her own heart. Her family came from Russia during this time, bringing with them their Mennonite faith as well as the hearty wheat kernels that Kansas is now known for. Mrs. Sawyer has done a wonderful job on this new book, weaving the lives of two friends together in a touching way. Full of unforgettable characters, heartbreaking loss, and a deep faith in God, this book will keep your attention from the beginning and not let you go until you’re finished!
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
Love in Jesus,
Elyssa =)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Psalm of the Week
Update! Let's make this more of a once a week thing, but we'll give this one to you first!
Psalm 3
1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Psalm 3
1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
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