Blessings in Christ,
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
I doubt I will be able to post again before Thursday so I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone for thier comments on my last post, it really helped me, and to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! Remember to give thanks to our wonderful Father for all that He has given us :)
Blessings in Christ,
Blessings in Christ,
Friday, November 19, 2010
To be an EMT or not to be an EMT?
Right now I am in EMT classes and will be done in about 3 weeks! I am super excited and am trying to get on a volunteer squad right now. I will be allowed to wear my dresses or skirts and a covering (although I may wear a veil so that my kapp strings don’t get in the way!). About a month ago I was told by someone from the church I am attending (she is not a member, but has been a long-term visitor) that to be an EMT is to go against God’s will because I would be interfering with God’s given right to take a person on His timing. My initial response was that God does not intend for everyone to die when they do not feel well or something happens to them, sometimes it is just a mountain that God gives us to climb and without doctors, nurses, and first responders, some of these people may not make it over the mountain we are to climb. Another thought I had (which I kept silent in my head :) is that she better not ever call an EMT or go to a doctor if she’s going to tell me that. As time has gone on since this conversation, I have talked to a few other people about this. One was my instructor who is not really religious (as said in his own words), but he said that he believes God gives people the gift to help others in need and that God gave someone the smarts to figure out how to help people who have just had an accident or are ill. Another was a Mennonite friend; she responded with just because someone has a broken leg does not mean that God is saying it is their time to go. Not every call is because someone is dying, but I do think that is what the public thinks of most when they think of calling 9-1-1.
I also believe that if it is truly a person’s time to go, then God will not allow the life-saving measures to work; He is more powerful than any medication or intervention that could ever be performed or given to a patient. That is His way of keeping us humble. I am not walking into this thinking that I can personally save each and every person who calls 9-1-1, but if I can even give them peace or comfort, then I believe that I am doing good that God would be pleased with.
P.S. She is the only one who has reacted negatively when I told them I am in EMT training, the rest of the church that knows thinks that it’s pretty neat and exciting.
Blessings in Christ,
I also believe that if it is truly a person’s time to go, then God will not allow the life-saving measures to work; He is more powerful than any medication or intervention that could ever be performed or given to a patient. That is His way of keeping us humble. I am not walking into this thinking that I can personally save each and every person who calls 9-1-1, but if I can even give them peace or comfort, then I believe that I am doing good that God would be pleased with.
P.S. She is the only one who has reacted negatively when I told them I am in EMT training, the rest of the church that knows thinks that it’s pretty neat and exciting.
Blessings in Christ,
Monday, November 15, 2010
"More Right"?
Lately it seems I have encountered quite a few people, of varying denominations, who want to argue which denomination does things "more right". Is there such a thing as more right?
Some of the arguments are as follows:
1. We do the Lord's Supper more correct than the Amish because we feet wash, have a common meal and then share the bread & wine.
2. We do not allow our youth to live in one world before they are baptized and then require them to be of the Christian world after baptism, we have them live in the Christian life the whole time.
3. We follow the Lord's wishes with baptism more closely than the Amish because we do not require our youth to wait 6 months before they can be baptized after they confess their faith; typically the next night we will gather for a baptism.
Here's what I think:
1. Does the order of the Lord's Supper really matter? I don't know that it does... Especially if it is changed to allow for less interuptions of the solemn service, ie. the foot washing is done after the sharing of the bread & wine, because in most churches the foot washing is not done in the same room where the service and the bread & wine are shared.
2. This came from a lady who comes from a faith where the girls do not cover until they join the church. I believe that there are different ways to raise the youth and that does not always fall on the Church, it must fall on the parents to decide how to raise their children. If the Church prohibits covering by non-member females then is that really following the Bible? I don't think so. In addition, if a woman is not required to cover before she becomes a member, is she really being raised in a way that will emphasize the Christian beliefs of the church she will join?
3. If you do not have an instructional or discipleship program, how do the youth know what is expected of them after they join the church? I believe the discipleship program is very important in order for the youth to learn the expectations of them when they join the church and for the church leaders to verify that the youth understand what baptism really is and that the youth know what will be expected of them as church members.
I do not mean to judge anyone or any other denomination, it is simply my intent and wish to bring up some new thoughts for us all to think about. Comments are welcome as always :)
Blessings in Christ,
Some of the arguments are as follows:
1. We do the Lord's Supper more correct than the Amish because we feet wash, have a common meal and then share the bread & wine.
2. We do not allow our youth to live in one world before they are baptized and then require them to be of the Christian world after baptism, we have them live in the Christian life the whole time.
3. We follow the Lord's wishes with baptism more closely than the Amish because we do not require our youth to wait 6 months before they can be baptized after they confess their faith; typically the next night we will gather for a baptism.
Here's what I think:
1. Does the order of the Lord's Supper really matter? I don't know that it does... Especially if it is changed to allow for less interuptions of the solemn service, ie. the foot washing is done after the sharing of the bread & wine, because in most churches the foot washing is not done in the same room where the service and the bread & wine are shared.
2. This came from a lady who comes from a faith where the girls do not cover until they join the church. I believe that there are different ways to raise the youth and that does not always fall on the Church, it must fall on the parents to decide how to raise their children. If the Church prohibits covering by non-member females then is that really following the Bible? I don't think so. In addition, if a woman is not required to cover before she becomes a member, is she really being raised in a way that will emphasize the Christian beliefs of the church she will join?
3. If you do not have an instructional or discipleship program, how do the youth know what is expected of them after they join the church? I believe the discipleship program is very important in order for the youth to learn the expectations of them when they join the church and for the church leaders to verify that the youth understand what baptism really is and that the youth know what will be expected of them as church members.
I do not mean to judge anyone or any other denomination, it is simply my intent and wish to bring up some new thoughts for us all to think about. Comments are welcome as always :)
Blessings in Christ,
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Cape Dress
I've been asked to post a picture of one of the dresses I made for myself. This is the first one, I really like the material, but not a fan of how the dress itself fits me. Hopefully I can figure out how to alter the dresses so I will actually wear them!
Blessings in Christ,
Blessings in Christ,
Monday, November 1, 2010
Zucchini Bread!
This fall I had a craving for some zucchini bread. This is not something that my mom usually made so I'm not sure where that came from :) Anyway, I tried two different recipies. The first not turning out so great, but the second was really good! Thought I would share it.
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. peeled, shredded zucchini
1 can well-drained crushed pineapple
3 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/4 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
3/4 t. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
2 t. vanilla
Beat eggs, sugar and vegetable oil until smooth, then add each of the other ingredients while stirring. Bake about 70 mins at 350 in 2 greased loaf pans.
I did not put the nuts or the raisins in my bread, so I reduced the vegetable oil to 2/3 cup instead of 1 cup. I also did not add the full can of pineapple (which could be omitted if you do not care for it).
Happy baking!
Blessings in Christ,
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. peeled, shredded zucchini
1 can well-drained crushed pineapple
3 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/4 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
3/4 t. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
2 t. vanilla
Beat eggs, sugar and vegetable oil until smooth, then add each of the other ingredients while stirring. Bake about 70 mins at 350 in 2 greased loaf pans.
I did not put the nuts or the raisins in my bread, so I reduced the vegetable oil to 2/3 cup instead of 1 cup. I also did not add the full can of pineapple (which could be omitted if you do not care for it).
Happy baking!
Blessings in Christ,
Monday, October 25, 2010
Holy Kiss
Lately I have been wondering about the Holy Kiss practiced by most conservative groups of Christianity. I know it's taught in the Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:26 (KJV) "Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss." But does this mean a kiss on the cheek or on the lips? That is what I wonder about.
The church I attend right now practices a Holy Kiss on the lips, but a previous church I attended goes on the cheek. My thoughts are that the cheek would be better, simply because these same churches are teaching against homosexuality. I would think Holy Kisses on the lips might promote that feeling in some members. I know for myself, I plan to reserve the lips only for my husband. If I do not even greet my mom, dad or other family with a kiss on the lips, but rather one on the cheek, why would I allow my Church family to greet me on the lips?
I have been told by some that the lips is the only place for a true kiss and that is why the Holy Kiss should be on the lips, but I don't know that I agree with that.
If anyone has any thoughts or comments on this subject I would be interested in hearing them as this concept is a fairly new one to me.
Blessings in Christ,
The church I attend right now practices a Holy Kiss on the lips, but a previous church I attended goes on the cheek. My thoughts are that the cheek would be better, simply because these same churches are teaching against homosexuality. I would think Holy Kisses on the lips might promote that feeling in some members. I know for myself, I plan to reserve the lips only for my husband. If I do not even greet my mom, dad or other family with a kiss on the lips, but rather one on the cheek, why would I allow my Church family to greet me on the lips?
I have been told by some that the lips is the only place for a true kiss and that is why the Holy Kiss should be on the lips, but I don't know that I agree with that.
If anyone has any thoughts or comments on this subject I would be interested in hearing them as this concept is a fairly new one to me.
Blessings in Christ,
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Commands of the Bible
A few weeks ago, one of the ministers preached on the commands of the Bible and I thought it was worth sharing. There are seven commands in the Bible (not including the 10 Commandments).
1 - Come to a place of safety
Genesis 7:1-5
Hebrews 11:7
2 - Come for a personal cleansing
Isaiah 1:16-20
Psalm 51
Ephesians 1:6-8
3 - Come to a Godly fellowship
Numbers 10:29
Isaiah 26:1
Do we find safety in the church?
Psalm 48:12-13
4 - Come for a satisfying portion
Isaiah 55:1
Remember...the price has been paid!
John 7:37-39
5 - Come for rest
Matthew 11:28-29
6 - Come at the King's urgent invitation
Matthew 22:1-13
7 - Come to Him
Revelation 22:17
Revelation 3:20-21
Because of Jesus' death on the cross for us, ALL men may have salvation!
Luke 3:6-8
Acts 21
Romans 5:18
1 Timothy 2:4
Titus 2:11-12
2 Peter 3:9
I'm sure the last point is one that we all remember, but it is still such a joy to see the words again and again printed in the Book of Truth!
Another minister talked about three things that we should be continually asking God to help us with.
1. Lead me in thy truth
2. Teach me thy ways
3. Lead me in thy righteousness
Citing the following scripture verses
Isaiah 42:16
Isaiah 48:17
John 16:13
Psalm 23:2
Psalm 25:9
Psalm 73:24
Blessings in Christ,
1 - Come to a place of safety
Genesis 7:1-5
Hebrews 11:7
2 - Come for a personal cleansing
Isaiah 1:16-20
Psalm 51
Ephesians 1:6-8
3 - Come to a Godly fellowship
Numbers 10:29
Isaiah 26:1
Do we find safety in the church?
Psalm 48:12-13
4 - Come for a satisfying portion
Isaiah 55:1
Remember...the price has been paid!
John 7:37-39
5 - Come for rest
Matthew 11:28-29
6 - Come at the King's urgent invitation
Matthew 22:1-13
7 - Come to Him
Revelation 22:17
Revelation 3:20-21
Because of Jesus' death on the cross for us, ALL men may have salvation!
Luke 3:6-8
Acts 21
Romans 5:18
1 Timothy 2:4
Titus 2:11-12
2 Peter 3:9
I'm sure the last point is one that we all remember, but it is still such a joy to see the words again and again printed in the Book of Truth!
Another minister talked about three things that we should be continually asking God to help us with.
1. Lead me in thy truth
2. Teach me thy ways
3. Lead me in thy righteousness
Citing the following scripture verses
Isaiah 42:16
Isaiah 48:17
John 16:13
Psalm 23:2
Psalm 25:9
Psalm 73:24
Blessings in Christ,
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