Steve Weinerman Prayer Update

Hello friends and prayer partners, Doris has just let me know that the long awaited biopsy surgery for Steve is scheduled for January 3, 2008.  Once the biopsy is done, the surgeon will be able to decide what direction to take in Steve’s treatment and healing.
Please pray that God will direct the surgeon’s hands and [...]

Change Your Mind

A message from Joel Osteen Ministries – this should squelch those that feel that Joel Osteen is only a “feel good” preacher!
Change Your Mind
Today’s Scripture
“Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2 AMP).
Today’s Word from Joel and Victoria
Do you have [...]

It’s A Birthday Celebration

Starting this blog has been such a blessing.  I am amazed at how many people visit my site and I have made some wonderful cyber buddies.  Daniel (one of my buddies) has been such a blessing to me, he sends me some of the nicest and thought provoking emails and this is one he sent [...]

I Wish For You…

Today…I wish you a day of ordinary miracles-  A fresh pot of coffee you didn’t have to make yourself.
An unexpected phone call from an old friend.Green stoplights on your way to work or shop.

I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in…

The fastest line at the grocery store.

 A good sing [...]

Worry

My longtime friend Marie sent this to me in an email and while I’m not 50 yet (sadly I’m getting close) I can totally relate so I’m posting it!  Enjoy!!!
 
Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions?  Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in [...]

No Bashing Please!

I don’t know about you, but I truly get upset when people try to use my blog as their platform to “bash” my posts, other people’s beliefs, or the comments some leave me.
I normally just delete these types of comments and don’t give them another thought.  Sometimes I reply to the sender to let them know I’ve deleted [...]

Thank You God!

My dear friend Kathy sends  me all kinds of emails, some funny, some cutesy, some thought provoking and some like the one I’m posting below.  I think this is one of the nicest things she’s ever sent me and I want to share it with everyone that reads my bog.  I love this Kathy, thanks [...]

I’ve Been Carded meme

I got CARDED by Laura at Laura Williams’ Musings
Ronie Kendig altered this CARDED meme to include a Spiritual Wish list so we can know how to pray for each other, both spiritually and physically. Isn’t that a great idea?
THE RULES:
1. Each player starts with 5 gifts that they would want for Christmas.
2. People who are [...]

December Giveaway 2 Winner

Well, this contest is over and we have a winner.  Thanks to everyone that blogged me or subscribed to my feed via email, I truly appreciate it!  Let me once again thank the folks at Random.Org for taking the hassle and stress out of the selection process, you just type in the names of the entrants, click [...]

Prayer Update For Kathy

Dear friends, back in late October I posted a prayer request for Kathy and I just wanted to let you all know that she is doing wonderfully.  I don’t have details on her progress except to say that her brother has told us that she is doing great and thanks everyone for their prayers.  Please continue [...]

Mary’s Lamb

 
Okay, my dear friend Doris sent this to me today and I was so moved by it it’s simplicity and the reality of it’s message that I had to pass it on to as many as I could.  Take care and God bless you.
-Briggie ^i^
Think carefully about what you will be reading. This is a [...]

About Me Page Updated

If you’ve browsed my blog you may have seen my About Me page.  I decided to use that page to track my weight loss progress from my Gastric Bypass back in June.  I realized that I hadn’t updated my page in over 2 months so today I had my son take my picture (the hair is [...]

Sunset At The North Pole

Is this an amazing picture or what!  It must have been breath-taking to see it in person.  This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point and you also see the sun below the moon.  

December Giveaway #2

I have been meaning to have a few giveaways this month, but I’ve had a headache for about a week now and it’s just kept me from being able to do much of anything.  But, I just got done posting the winners of my December Pay It Forward and December Giveaway #1 and I was [...]

December Giveaway #1 Winner

Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway. I can’t say enough about the creators of Random.Org – I love it!  So, I put everyone’s names into the list randomizer (those of you who told me you blogged about this giveaway got an extra entry) and then I clicked go and the winner was chosen……Congratulations to bebemiqui of [...]

December PIF Winner

Boy do I thank God for Random.Org!  This site makes picking winners for giveaways fast and painless.  Well, it’s time to announce my December PIF winner….drumroll please……………….and the winner is……………Emily of Ellinghouse.  As soon as I get her snail mail, her book will be on its way.  A huge THANK YOU to everyone for entered [...]

Walk Through – Joel Osteen

I got this in my inbox today and it took me to my recent Carnival of Beauty post on the Beauty of Praise.  I hope you enjoy this message from Joel Osteen.  Merry Christmas, and may God bless you and keep you in His care. – Briggie ^i^
 
Walk Through
Today’s Scripture
“Though I walk through the valley [...]

The Rope

My friend Daniel sent this to me and it really makes you think, if this were you, what would you do?  Click on the pictures to get a full view, then hit the back button to see the rest.  I’ll try to figure out an easier way to view them.

The Carnival Of Beauty – The Beauty Of Praise

Some time ago, I subscribed to The Carnival Of Beauty  and if you’ve ever browsed through all the stuff on my sidebar, you’ve seen it’s icon.  The carnival is pretty cool.  It was started back in 2005 by Sallie, and has since been passed on to Amanda.  Each week there is a new hostess and a new theme.  [...]

The Prince Of Peace

This message is from Joel Osteen Ministries.  I received it in my inbox today and knew I had to share it.  Take care and may God bless you with the peace that only He can bring – the peace that surpasses all understanding! – Briggie ^i^
 
The Prince of Peace
Today’s Scripture
“…and His name shall be [...]