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Sunday, February 12, 2012

11 Things For The 11th

I have been tagged by my friend Misty over at Nordyke Academy.

11 random things about me

1 - I love God's Word

2 - I love to laugh

3 - My younger sister and I pretended a propane tank was our horse when we were younger.

4 - I was and still am a total 80's gal.

5 - I had our 1st son at the age of 23

6 - I had our youngest son at the age of 34

7 - I became a Grandma at the age of 45

8 - I have my ears pierced

9 - I love the TV show NCIS

10 - I am excited to finish getting our recently purchased homestead ready for us to move to.

11 - I love to sing the old traditional hymns

My Questions

1 - What is your favorite Bible verse ? "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. ~ Colossians 3:23-24

2 - What is your favorite candy ? Red Hots

3 - What one hard lesson did you learn in life ? Not to take anything and anyone for granted ; to always be thankful in everything.

4 - Favorite movie ? One Night with the King

5 - Favorite past time ? Reading, crocheting, sewing and being with my family.

6 - If you could wish for anything , what would it be ? Just one more day with my mother and father to tell them what I didn't get to tell them before they passed.

7 - You favorite homeschool subject to teach ? Oh, there were a few... The Bible and arts & crafts.

8 - Favorite song ? Oooo I have many but the one that comes to mind first would have to be On The Side of Angels by LeAnn Rimes.

9 - Favorite sports team ? Everyone who knows me knows that it is the SF49'ers!! Woot Woot!

10 - Favorite childhood book ? All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Harriot (sp?)

11 - Favorite meal to make ? Again so many but I think I'll say Beef Stroganoff with garlic bread and a nice crisp green alad with homemade ranch dressing... YUM!

The 11 friends I tagged are:

1 - Little Pink Monster

2 - Faithful Rubies

3 - Saved By Grace

4 -Ben Makes Ten

5 -Mommy's Idea

6 -An Island Life

7 -Passionate About Crafting

8 -Hearts Content of a Mama

9 -To Sew With Love

10 -Ponder The Path

11 - A Delightful Home

My 11 ??? for my tagged Friends

I would like my friends to answer the same questions I answered above.

Ok here is what you now have to do:

1 - Blog 11 things about you

2 - Answer my 11 questions

3 - Pick 11 people(other than me) to tag.

Tell them to blog about 11 things about them &

make up 11 questions for them to answer.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Bible in 90 Days ~ Weeks 3-6

Since my last post on May 13th, week 2, I had finished Genesis and was beginning in the book of Exodus. After that post, I was still on track however, some family issues came up and my focus was taken away from my reading to handling a few family needs. Although I continued to read, my reading was intermittent and sporadic for the next two weeks. I finally was able to get back to focusing on reading and my challenge. Once I began getting on track again, it has been smooth sailing (Woohoo!).

Reading The Evidence Bible has truly been a joy to read. I know that after having to had put it down for a few weeks, it comforted (no pun intended) me to know that when I was able to get back to my challenge that it was going to start up where I left off.

And sure enough it was. I picked up where I left off and began to make up the days lost with ease. It seemed like no time at all that I finished the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and as of tonight, I am just over halfway through Deuteronomy. It’s not that I’m a speed reader (far from it) or some supersonic genius (far from that too), it is because of the way that Ray Comfort has put this Bible together! And I am not just reading God’s word, I am reading all of the inserted quotes, open air preaching segments and study notes!

Ray Comfort

I have been blessed in reading The Evidence Bible, and I am so thankful that my friend Robin suggested reading it. Thank you dear sister♥!

Well, until next week when I should be through Joshua and beginning the book of Judges.

May the LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you,And be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. ~ Num. 6:24-26

Tammy♥

**Disclaimer** I did not receive The Evidence Bible free in exchange for reviewing it. I bought this Bible from a recommendation of a friend. When I decided to read the Bible in 90 days, I thought I’d use it instead of my everyday Bible.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Bible in 90 Days ~ Week 2

Well, week two began by finishing Genesis and beginning Exodus. As I read Exodus, I saw how deeply God loves his people and how he used Moses to relocate his beloved people back to their land that God had given to them. I watched as God fed them spiritually through Moses, and how he literally provided their food (manna fell like rain) and water from a rock during their journey through the wilderness. And how God defeated the Egyptians when he had Moses part the Red (reed) Sea for safe passage of the Israelites on a dry sea floor and when they were on the other side with the Egyptians chasing them, how God brought the water together again by the way of Moses!

We all should have that kind of faith and trust in God as Moses had. I do think we (believers) have a certain amount of trust in God, some of us more trust than not, but I think we are reserved at times in our trust in God. Faith, there is no question but trust?, yes, I think we sometimes fail in the trust department. We need to just let go and trust him.

The book of Exodus is also where the Law is introduced to God’s people through Moses.

In The Evidence Bible, there are in depth commentaries, questions & objections, quotes and extra resources to help us better understand God’s word. It is so easy to read and understand.

As of this post, I am on chapter 10 in Leviticus and I am only a week into my challenge! I should be reading 20 pages a day, however because of the ease in reading the text, I am reading far more than 20 pages a day. I have never accomplished that much reading of the scripture than I have with The Evidence Bible. I am finding that this version of the bible also helps to keep the readers interest on “high”.

Now, onto the giveaway!!!

Let me first say”Thank You” to all who have entered this giveaway and that I was planning to giveaway one bible every few weeks during the next 90 days but after beginning to read this version of the bible, I couldn’t help but think how much you all might want to journey along with me so, I have decided to give them all out now so that you might join me when I get to the Psalms, which I think will be in about a week and a half to two weeks! Just enough time for your books to get to you Smile So….. I would like to congratulate our 5 winners, and they are….