Asking for Prayer for long time friends

This link will take you to the blog of a friend's daughter who is battling liver cancer. Some of you may know the Isbells...their daughter, Erin, is the one fighting this illness. I have known Erin forever and am sad to hear of the battle she is going through. Since it is now out in the open, I just wanted to ask those of you who read my blog or are FB friends, to be praying for her and her family. And if you feel led, please help them financially as they do not have insurance and are mounting up the bills.

Treasured Tokens Thursday

I shared this story in 2008, but I just had to add this horse to my treasures. I don't even know where the horse came from. I assume from my parents. Can you see a difference in the pictures? Where I'm holding my horsie, he still has a tail and a mane. I assumed that the hair would grow back if I cut it. So sad that it didn't. I felt so bad, that I taped string to the little bit of tail that was left so the he wouldn't feel naked. I was 4...what else would I do?

 Of course, the other treasure is the fact that I was chosen by my parents. My parents, Doris and Ray Baker, who are long gone from this earth. I was blessed to have my dad at my wedding. I'm sad my mom wasn't there and sad that neither would meet their grandchildren. But God blessed me with them for a time and I love them so much for their love and their discipline, and even though I wasn't raised in a Christian household, I did get some spiritual teaching that helped me find my way to God and Jesus, where I could find my own faith. Thank You, Lord, for how You guide our lives and bring us to You at the right time.

Treasured Tokens Thursday

This was made by a friend, Denene, who was my Bible Study leader several years ago. She made these for all of us if I remember correctly. I love how she personalized it with the verse on singing (I love singing in choirs, in small groups, with my friend, Noonie, when we used to sing duets together). In the corners, she put some little symbol that pertained to each person, too. For me, it was camping, music, the Bible, and not sure what the heart symbolized - maybe loving. And the flowers and the fence were so beautiful, too. I just loved how she tried to make each tile so personal for each person in the group, especially with a little touch of something she knew about us. She made it with love, with her own hands and with care. Thanks, Denene. I still have it hanging in my room (used to be in my office). If I do get a job where I can hang things, it will go with me again.

In the Light

Why do people reject or refuse to come to the light?

They love their sin. They take pleasure in their sin and are happy in the dark.

This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. John 3:19-20

But there are consequences to be had. He has given Jesus the authority to judge those who reject the light.

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness... Romans 1:18

Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son...And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man. John 5:22, 27

There will be a time where EVERYone will acknowledge Him, though they some are in darkness now.

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth...Philippians 2:9-10 

In Jesus, we see God. We see what God is like, what His character is, what He thinks, what His will is when we look at Jesus.

(From today's sermon, Pastor Zac Nazarian, Hope Chapel Church, Hermosa Beach)
In the Light by DCTalk                                 In the Light lyrics (if you want to follow)

Treasured Tokens Thursday

Summer's hanging mason jars are so fun. I liked the handle with the crystals and bought it not knowing what I was going to do with it. I found a piece of ribbon with butterflies and just used that to hang it in our window. I change out the flowers for each season change - or mood change. These are just a few ways I used it so far.

Thanks, Summer, for helping me give my little pad a little bit of color and fun.