http://bigchurch.com/blog/ReadingandRoses/?pid=f3104 Living Life Out Loud http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133443.html?pid=f3104 I wrote about my upcoming birthday which made me fondly recall my 50th birthday party that I threw myself! I was newly single, turning 50, and 'no one to celebrate with' of the male persuasion. Rather Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:26:51 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133443.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133440.html?pid=f3104 Sharing a devotion I received this morning:by Jon WalkerNow we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:11:30 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133440.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133410.html?pid=f3104 I’m on a ‘blessings’ roll!! Everything is going well for my daughter at college, my son getting a job, my job going well, no lack of student renters. I in a season of continual tangible blessings fro Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:56:09 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133410.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133258.html?pid=f3104 The chorus to the "Third Day" song, Cry Out to Jesus, spoke to me as I drove in to work this morning. Wherever you are right now rememberThere is hope for the helplessRest for the wearyLove for the br Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:03:18 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133258.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133197.html?pid=f3104 Whee Hee! Praise the Lord! Thank you, thank you, thank you all for your prayers!!Tony starts work at Washington Mutual Bank on Monday morning! God is good (ALL THE TIME!!)Nothing brings me greater joy Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:35:53 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133197.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133166.html?pid=f3104 Ever have one of those days (or weeks!) where you feel at loose ends?I'm going through that right now. When I have plans, activities to look forward to, busy at work or otherwise engaged, I am energiz Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:24:50 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133166.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133097.html?pid=f3104 Entirely by choiceI'm excited to introduce another friend, "T", from Longview Oregon. T and I became acquainted about a year ago and despite the distance, try to stay in touch. In fact we're planning Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:01:50 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_133097.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132985.html?pid=f3104 Do you have a toy or toys from your childhood? I have a baby doll that I got when I was five years old! At some point I cut all her hair off , but she still has her original outfit, and has a place of Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:58:10 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132985.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132980.html?pid=f3104 I cannot play the musicThat reminds me of your soulOf hearts entwinedTouches sweetThe tenderness that flowedI cannot play the musicMy heart cries when it singsThose songs of loveThe ballads pureThat l Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:30:57 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132980.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132978.html?pid=f3104 I've been visiting a new church for the past month. It's not something I do lightly - contemplate changing churches. Yet I've felt led to do so, and drawn to a particular church.As I've watched the pr Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:47:37 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132978.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132915.html?pid=f3104 PrettyLady35 Join me in welcoming my dear friend, Karla. Her pictures haven't been approved yet, so here's one to introduce her to you all.[image]Welcome Karla! You're going to love it here Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:38:33 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132915.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132848.html?pid=f3104 May, another of my students, from Burma, loves to bake cakes. She's lived with me for several months now, as she studies English at a local Community College.This is the first cake she made start to f Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:19:29 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132848.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132846.html?pid=f3104 I have a new student, Erika, from Japan. She is here for a one month 'immersion' course of English and sightseeing. The program places the students in American homes, the kids attend English class eac Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:16:29 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132846.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132749.html?pid=f3104 Well folks, I'm not a happy camper. I was set for Romney, or Tim Pawlenty, but who the heck is Palin? This type of decision is why I am a lukewarm McCain supporter. Just when I start liking the guy, h Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:36:39 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132749.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132681.html?pid=f3104 From “Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He’ll ChangeBy Robin NorwoodThese characteristics can apply to men as well, however statistically more women suffer from this syndrome t Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:51:14 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132681.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132651.html?pid=f3104 What's scary is I think I relate to some of these! Mental illness is not a joke, however as with anything in life that is very serious, a little humor can brighten the day.Hello and thank you for cal Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:20:50 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132651.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132557.html?pid=f3104 This is an email from a friend asking for prayer for a member of her church. (This is the church I attended with the former BF.) Please join in prayer as you feel led. Thanks!Hi Susan,The results just Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:08:02 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132557.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132531.html?pid=f3104 This paragraph was in a devotion I received this morning. It sure makes sense!"Don’t ever try to argue with the Devil. He’s better at arguing than you are, having had thousands of years to practice. Y Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:44:32 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132531.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132528.html?pid=f3104 I was in the kitchen this morning, making coffee and putting a roast in the slow cooker, before heading to work, when the refrain to this song popped into my head. He ‘hides my soul in the cleft of th Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:35:26 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132528.html?pid=f3104 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132458.html?pid=f3104 Tony had an interview today at Washington Mutual Bank. They are hiring in several of their local branches. He interviewed with the manager of a branch near us, and was asked to come in tomorrow (Wedne Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:12:42 -0800 http://bigchurch.com/blog/10659/post_132458.html?pid=f3104