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The purpose of this blog is to share devotions along with my random and passing thoughts. Funny posts or serious posts, I hope your time here is blessed and that God will speak to your heart as a result of what you read!
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Silly poll for men... Feb 9, 2008 9:11 am
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This is the companion poll to the poll I just posted for women. How many items (soap, shampoo, etc) do you have in the shower/bathtub for your use?

Come on, be honest...
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Silly poll for women... Feb 9, 2008 9:08 am
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Is beauty more than skin deep. After reading an article in a journal, I'm curious, how many items do you have in the shower/bath tub? Be honest, how many bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gels, body scrubs, facial soap, etc do you really have at your disposal?

Gonna poll the men too, but, I predict the answer will be two - soap and shampoo.

Women, explanations are welcome!
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interview update... Feb 7, 2008 11:15 am
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...the telephone interview was REALLY long...I believe it went REALLY well too!!! I should hear in a few weeks if I will be presented to the full Board of Directors as a candidate. Again, thank you my friends for your continued prayer! SDG!!!
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Today is the day... Feb 6, 2008 8:36 am
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...for the telephone interview with one of the job opportunities. I am one of four final candidates. I would appreciate your prayers...the interview is at 4:00 Central Time. Thanks friends!
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It is well, it is well with my soul Feb 2, 2008 9:28 pm
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One of the most moving hymns ever written. Did you know the story behind it? Here it is:

On October 8, 1871, as Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna were grieving over the death of their son, the Great Chicago Fire swept through the city. Horatio was a prominent lawyer in Chicago and had invested heavily in the city's real estate, and the fire destroyed almost everything he owned.

Two years later, in 1873, Spafford decided his family should take a holiday somewhere in Europe, and chose England knowing that his friend D. L. Moody would be preaching there in the fall. Delayed because of business, he sent ahead of him his family: his wife Anna, and his four remaining children, daughters Tanetta, Maggie, Annie and Bessie.

On November 21, 1873, while crossing the Atlantic on the S.S. Ville Du Havre, their ship was struck by an iron sailing vessel and two hundred and twenty six people lost their lives, including all four of Spafford's daughters. Somehow his wife, Anna, survived. On arriving in England, she sent a telegram to Spafford beginning "Saved alone."

Spafford then himself took a ship to England, going past the place where his daughters had died. According to Bertha Spafford, a daughter born after the tragedy, the hymn was written in mid-Atlantic as Spafford's vessel passed near the location of the tragedy.

With the story behind the hymn in mind, read the words:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

(Refrain It is well (it is well),
with my soul (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Refrain)

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
(Refrain)

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
(Refrain)

And Lord haste the day, when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
(Refrain)
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update... Feb 2, 2008 3:52 pm
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first, thank all of you who have joined me in prayer regarding the job search.

Since my last post on this subject, they have not scheduled the interview yet. They have maintained contact with me, but, they are taking their time as the position is not vacant yet and time is not an issue for them.

But, during this delay, two other solid opportunities have been presented. One, I couldn't start until June 4th due to a non-compete with my former employer...the company is aware of this and is willing to wait it out!

A third opportunity would require relocation. The opportunity looks good, but the relocation troubles me...God will have to really nudge me if this is the one He wants for me...

I appreciate the continued prayers of my BC friends. Please pray for me to know His will and pursue it! Thanks again!
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A little windy here Tuesday... Feb 1, 2008 7:26 pm
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The meteorologist said they were "straight line winds reaching 90 mph" - all I know is they blew all my patio furniture away and took several shingles too! We were without power for a day and a half...my boys didn't know what to do without internet, Wii, X-box 360, etc. LOL
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Saying goodbye... Feb 1, 2008 6:52 pm
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...does it ever become easier? My former Mother-in-law picked up the boys a few hours ago to take them to their Mom. The first thirty minutes were good...whew, they are gone. I can get some things done...

Then, reality settles in...this big ole house, normally filled with youthful noise and activity becomes a quiet, cavernous cell. I know they will be home after school Monday, but in the mean time a sad realization settles in...

In a few years, they will be grown and gone...instead of every other weekend of aloneness, it will be every day...makes me want to enjoy every minute spent cooking, cleaning, doing laundry...did I just say that???

Hope all my BC friends have a great weekend...if anyone is in my neck of the woods, stop by for a cup of coffee!
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mother-in-law Jan 26, 2008 12:46 pm
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Two friends meet each other on the street. One asked the other, "What have you been doing?"

"I just came from the cemetery after burying my mother-in-law."

"I'm so sorry! But, why is your face scratched up?"

"It wasn't easy! She kept fighting it!"
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If you never admit you are wrong... Jan 26, 2008 10:18 am
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...what you are really saying is that you are no smarter than you used to be!
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