Looking for scriptures on Holiness
Hi all. I am trying to teach myself to memorize scriptures (I am so lazy about that). It was suggested to me that I pick a topic and memorize scriptures that are topically linked.
I thought Holiness was a good place to start, but the resources I am using are not turning up what I want. I would love anyone to share scriptures that describe holiness as it pertains to our behavior...do not live according to this world, according to the flesh...you see what I mean?
Thanks in advance for any contributions!
Books I want to read this month
1. All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
2. Path Between The Seas : The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 by David McCullough
3. The Sound Of Wings: The Life Of Amelia Earhart by Mary S. Lovell
4. Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening by Louise Riotte
5. Growing & Using Basil: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-119 (Storey Publishing Bulletin) by Ellen Ogden
6. The Pesto Manifesto: Recipes for Basil and Beyond by Lorel Nazzaro
7. The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
8. To the Tower Born : A Novel of the Lost Princes by Robin Maxwell
9. The Mysterious Private Thompson: The Double Life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Soldier by Laura Leedy Gansler
10. Grow the Best Tomatoes: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-189 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-189) by John Page
I haven't found any of these books in our local library (yet), so it looks like I will be buying quite a few. I don't think you can ever have too many books, but you can spend too much money!
Not all these books are available new, either. I will enjoy the challenge of finding them; the cheaper the better! I will have to choose frugally.
What's on your list to read during this cold winter month?
Questions By Scarecrow
What if. . .
1. You could live anywhere in the world you wanted to, what place would you choose?
America – I love it here!
2. You could permanently delete one color from the 64 pack of Crayola® crayons, what color would you give the boot to?
White- why is there even white IN the box? LOL
3. You finally saved up enough money to buy that something special you have dreamt about, what is it?
A ranch house with wrap around veranda on five acres.
4. You could have the world's biggest collection, what would it be a collection of?
Papyrus covered with hieroglyphs
5. You were asked to share something as a kid and you didn't want to, what did you out-right refuse to share?
I can’t think of anything I have ever refused to share, but if I could refuse: Cheetos
6. You could do something you always wanted to do since childhood, what would that something be?
Ride a camel in the dessert.
7. You were stranded on an deserted island and you could only take one thing with you, what would you take?
A Volleyball.
I've been tagged
This is a game that Makayla over at countrygalu has posted. I have been tagged by several people and now I will pass the tag on to 8 other people..
RULES: Each player list 8 facts / habits about themselves. At the end of the post,the player tags 8 people and post their names, then goes to their blog and leaves a comment in their message center letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read their blog.
1. I have two peeves when driving (otherwise, i am very peaceful while in the car)...People who ignore directional signs (Like driving out an "entrance only" driveway) and people who will not stop when you are trying to back out of a parking spot!
2. I love to read and read 5-10 books a month; History and Literature are my favorites, although I will read almost anything-cereal boxes, advertisments, etc.
3. I love Autumn! My family and I consider October 31st the kick-off of the Holiday season and we celebrate from then until the first week in January when we take down the Christmas decorations.
4. I have a terrible habit of picking my lips which grosses everyone out because I look so weird when I do it! I am trying to quit, but when I am anxious I forget. Stupid habit.
5. I do not like cleaning house, but I love organizing cupboards and things like that. Also, I make my bed everyday. If I could get someone to do the dirty work, I would be quite content to clean out closets and dressers and cupboards all day long.
6. I am an obsessive list maker. Sometimes I can list for two hours. What's weird about that is that if I am halfway down a page and write too sloppy, I have to crumple the page and start over LOL I get teased a lot about this because I list DAILY, and if we go on a trip...well, let's just say my family is begging trying to teach me to be more adaptable.
7. I am a starter but rarely a finisher (except in marriage and motherhood...THOSE I comitted to for the long haul). That means I have a huge collection of half-done projects. The good news is I can usually find something to do anytime, and also some of those things come in handy later. The bad news is they take up a lot of closet space (good thing I like oragnaizing).
8. I don't like "regular" cooking, but I love to try new recipes. My husband often requests that I don't try anything new for a while; He just wants me to make the things that I already know how to cook (Which is a hint that sometimes my cooking trials are unsuccessful).
Tuesday Thoughts
1. Kitchen Safety
Well, I always was taught not to throw water on oil, and yet…I waited too long to add lemon juice to some butter and WHOOM! Huge pillar of fire reaching to the ceiling. Did I lose my head? Oh no. I promptly tossed the pan in the sink…AND TURNED ON THE WATER! Duh. My curtains were NOT burned up, but no thanks to me. I can now say that all those years of teaching did me no good, but now the rules are firmly “burned” into my brain. We call our mistakes experience!
2. On Giving
A parent was over heard to say “I am so tired of my kids living in poverty when I know they tithe.” I DO believe that when you give, you receive. Even non-believers know the principle of sowing and reaping. However, if you give but do not use the wisdom God gave you to spend the money that remains….Enough said.
3. Good Stewardship
This sort of goes along with the above. Every good and perfect gift comes from above. As a Christian I see that every thing I have is God’s. So, I need to be wise with it. Good stewardship is not just about money: You are stewards over your children, your home, your body (Uh oh), your jobs, your planet…the list is lengthy. I know if we are faithful in the little things, God will give us more. Prosperity is not just about finances; it’s about well-being and wholeness in every area of life!
4. On Gardening
Don’t you all wish every plant was grown by bulb? I sure do. I had some in my top drawer and they started to sprout. I quickly dug holes and popped them in the dirt. Doing nothing else, they are already growing and about four inches tall! If only tomatoes and corn would grow like that!
I am very eager to start my hay-bale garden, but am a bit behind because I have yet to procure Ammonium Sulfate. This weekend I will do it. I will also begin planting my seeds for indoor starts, beginning with the lavender. I can’t use my little planter by the slider because my cat takes naps in it…unless someone knows an effective (but not cruel) way to discourage him!
5. On Breaking bad habits
I have a weird habit: I pick my lips. They are always chapped and I hate the dry, raspy feeling of that…so, I pick. Now, I decided on Sunday that it was time to stop! It looks stupid when I am doing it, and my lips are sore and ugly, too! So, I am going to go 28 days (the amount of time it supposedly takes to break or make a habit) without picking, using copious amounts of Chap Stick, carmex and whatever else!
Any ideas for a replacement habit? It’s something I do when I am nervous, too…going for a walk has been suggested, but when I am in the middle of a conversation that makes me anxious it seems impolite to up and leave LOL All ideas are welcome!
Books and I
1. ONE BOOK THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE:
Creative Counterpart by Linda Dillow
2. ONE BOOK THAT YOU'VE READ MORE THAN ONCE:
I read almost everything twice, unless it’s awful! I probably read the entire Jane Austin Collection twice a year, though.
3. ONE BOOK YOU'D WANT ON A DESERT ISLAND:
“How to survive on a Desert island”
4. ONE BOOK THAT MADE YOU LAUGH:
A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel
5. ONE BOOK THAT MADE YOU CRY:
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
6. ONE BOOK THAT YOU WISH HAD BEEN WRITTEN:
“Lose Weight Just by THINKING about it”
7. ONE BOOK THAT YOU WISH HAD NEVER BEEN WRITTEN:
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
8. ONE BOOK YOU'RE CURRENTLY READING:
The Soul of Black Folk by W.E.B. DuBois
9. ONE BOOK YOU'VE BEEN MEANING TO READ:
In His Presence by E.W. Kenyon
10. TAG FIVE OTHERS:
I am not sure what this means, but I hope Theresa, Kitty, Cindee, Jonash, and Jackie will post their’s.
Friday Feast
Appetizer
If you could take lessons to learn any musical instrument, which would you want to learn?
The Harmonica; My grandfather could play and I always wanted to learn.
Soup
Have you ever mistaken a person for someone else?
No, but people often mistake ME for someone else. I must have a generic face…I actually had one guy think I was his COUSIN!
Salad
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
TEN, but only if the secret is prefaced with “please don’t tell anyone,” (I am not very good at determining on my own what people would prefer left unsaid, I guess).
Main Course
What's the closest you've ever been to a dangerous animal?
Twice I’ve walked by rattle snakes while hiking, and once I was about two feet from a large black bear (there was a sliding patio door between us). They have cute faces, but those claws are HUGE!
Dessert
When was the last time you lost your patience?
I lose my patience so regularly that it’s hard to pinpoint a specific time. I think it was yesterday, when my son barged in my room and started looking through drawers to find something!
ABCs
I found this at Abundant Blessings Homestead , who says:
"Sallie at A Gracious Home started this meme...she has used Mr Linky to track who is sharing in the fun, so be sure to go visit her blog and sign in!"
Aprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like?
I always think I need to make one, yet it doesn’t happen. I always have to change after a busy day of cooking.
Baking – Favorite thing to bake
Bread
Clothesline – Y/N?
No, but I want one.
Donuts – Have you ever made them?
Yes
Every day – One homemaking thing you do every day
Well, I do make my bed everyday, and wash dishes (MANY times per day)
Freezer – Do you have a separate deep freeze?
No, we haven’t the room for it.
Garbage Disposal – Y/N?
No.
Handbook – What is your favorite homemaking resource?
The internet?
Ironing – Love it or hate it? Or hate it but love the results?
I like ironing sheets, tablecloths and pillowcases
Junk drawer – Y/N? Where is it?
I have ONE drawer that we refer to as a “junk drawer” but it has an organizer in it, so not too junky!
Kitchen – Color and decorating scheme
White and blue, with stainless steel shelves and so forth. The odd thing is the pink countertops from the 70s.
Love – What is your favorite part of homemaking?
Being available to my family alllll the time.
Mop – Y/N?
Well, I do have a mop...
Nylons – Wash by hand or in the washing machine?
I haven’t worn nylons in about ten years. I washed them by hand, let them hang dry and then put them in the freezer (I was told they lasted longer that way).
Oven – Do you use the window or open the oven to check?
I open the door
Pizza – What do you put on yours?
Salami, olives, cheese, garlic…or linguica and artichoke hearts.
Quiet – What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?
I only have quiet in the early AM, so I read my bible. I also read or do handwork when I am not required to do something else.
Recipe card box – Y/N? What does it look like?
I have one, but I always forget to use it. It’s a large (8”x6”x 6”) tin I got from Martha Stewart.
Style of house – What style is your house?
A Pierson style home…small, three bedroom with poor insulation and cabana style windows; it’s cute, but cold!
Tablecloths and napkins – Y/N?
Usually, cloth table cover with a heavy, clear plastic over it and yes on the cloth napkins. I use all sorts of fabrics to make my own.
Under the kitchen sink – Organized or toxic wasteland?
Fairly organized…although I keep the bottles that can drip in a tub and they are all on their sides right now.
Vacuum – How many times per week?
I vacuum the living room and hall every day and the bedrooms get the treatment a couple times per week. When my kids were small, it was several times a day for every room.
Wash – How many loads of laundry do you do per week?
I do one per day, when my dryer works.
X’s – Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?
Yes, much to my family’s amusement. “Patti? Where are you? In the bathroom? Is that on your list?”
Yard – Y/N? Who does what?
My DH mows, my DD rakes, I do most of the garden and my DS occasionally does the weed-eating.
Zzz’s – What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?
Hmm…tough one. It depends on my mood. Sometimes I clean the sink and empty the dish-drainer, sometimes I make DH’s lunch, sometimes set up the coffee maker, sometimes fill the animal food bowls (so that they don’t wake us at 4am)…
More on me!
1. FIRST NAME: Patricia (Patti)
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My first name after my mother, my middle names (Kathleen Rose) after my mom’s friend and my great grandma.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last night, I think…one of those happy kind J
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Pastrami
5. KIDS? two boys, one girl
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? If I could get a word in edgewise, I might
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I have a prayer journal, a daily journal, a blog and daily list…yes, I do like to write!
8. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I try not to since I read it is a lazy form of humor, but some times I still do.
9. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? I think they took them out when I had my adenoids removed…
10. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Are you crazy??
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
12. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Rarely
13. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Only when I have to be
14. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Ben and Jerry’s “Chubby Hubby”
15. SHOE SIZE? 10
16. RED OR PINK? Red
17. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I talk too much
18. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My grandfather
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I am wearing turquoise pj’s and my feet are bare (and freezing, I might add)
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My daughter coughing
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Brown
23. FAVORITE SMELL? Fresh Rosemary, fresh basil, rain on warm pavement, coffee in the morning, the top of a puppies head…really, I like a lot of smells…these are the closet I can get to a favorite!
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My b-i-l
25. THE 1ST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE THAT YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? The crinkly skin around their mouths…I like people who smile a lot
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Well, I got this from Cindee’s blog and I certainly do like her!
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Iced water with lemon, or diet Pepsi
28. FAVORITE SPORT? I don’t really like to watch sports, but I suppose I am the most familiar with (American) football.
29. HAT SIZE? Big enough to cover my head?
30. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? I HAVE contacts, but I am usually too lazy to bother.
31. FAVORITE FOOD? Only one? Right now it’s chicken cordon Bleu casserole, since I am making it tonight.
32. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? I haven’t added anything since question #19.
34. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED AT THE MOVIES? A Night at the Museum
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer!
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Crème Brule or Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce
38. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I think I am probably the last to post this list!
39. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I don't know
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I just read “D’Arcy’s Story” and a series by Nancy Moser (Christian Lit). I am halfway through “The Bible in light of our redemption” by Kenyon.
41. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? American Flag
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Didn’t watch TV
43. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Edinburgh, Scotland (I am ready to return to Britain anytime! LOL)
44. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? I don’t know if I have a special talent…maybe writing? My daughter says reading…can that be a talent?
45. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? May 24, 1965 in Sacramento, California
About being married ...
Got this from Jackie…
1) Do you love your spouse?
Yes, I do!
2) How did you meet your spouse?
I worked at a fast food restaurant that his family ownded.
3) How long did you date before you were married?
Less than a year
4) How many times did you break up before you were married?
Only once, and it prompted the wedding we had two weeks later!
5) How many times a month do you fight?
Once a month (?) and it’s usually my fault.
6) What side of the bed do you sleep on?
The right
7) Who is the money maker?
David
8) What kind of car do you drive?
A 1998 Ford Expedition
9) Do you rent or own a house/apt?
We rent a house
10) How many square foot is your house/apt?
Umm…maybe 1050? I am probably way off, but it’s pretty cozy.
11) What date and year were you married and where?
June 10th, 1988 in Trinidad, California
12) Do you have pets?
yes
13) Do you have a baby?
My babies are 15, 17, and 19 years old.
14) Who pays the bills physically?
Me
15) What kind of car does your spouse drive?
He has a Van and it’s white (Dodge or Chevy??don’t remember)…it’s actually his boss’s but he drives it for work. We also have a Ford van, but it isn’t running right now.
16) What does your spouse do for a living?
He installs carpet and vinyl flooring
17) How many places have you lived as a married couple?
Eight (if you count the 8 weeks we lived with friends while looking for a new place).
18) How many kids do you want?
Three is fine with me.
19) Where do you both love to vacation?
I think our favorite thing is camping together, but we both like to explore new cities…
20) What is your favorite place to eat out?
Hurricane Kate’s (it’s fusion cooking…tasty!)
21) What is a great date?
Getting a coffee at the local coffeehouse, listening to their live music and a walk around Old Town afterward
22) Who makes the decisions?
I suppose it’s my dh…but it’s up to me to persude him to see it my way! LOL
23) Who mows the lawn?
Usually my husband
25) Who's family do you see the most?
His…there are so many and they all live nearby…my sister’s do too, but for some reason we don’t hang out much (we like each other, though)
26) How many nieces and nephews do you have?
9 neices and 9 nephews, plus one on the way (my sister’s fourth)
27) Do you like being married?
Yes, I do!
Today's Tasks
I have plenty I should be doing, yet here I am blogging! LOL (I know Catherine understands how hard it is to stay away).
- My laundry is wanting folding (but it's in the ice cold garage...do I REALLY have to go out there?).
- Grocery shopping needs to be done (I don't think my family wants peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner - again)
- I need to make a trip to the post office (there are still a few cards that need mailing)
- I have slipped behind in my Christmas task list (by now I should have everything but the baking done...do I? Oh, no).
I could go on and on, but today, the list doesn't inspire me. I think I will pick the top three most important tasks and do them.
RATS!
I DO have to go in the artic garage.
Hope everyone is having a great day!
Christmas Questions
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Santa? We wrap and put under the tree!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
Tree: White lights
House: Colored lights
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
Usually, although this year we forgot the shotgun, so couldn’t get any!
5. When do you put your decorations up?
The Saturday following Thanksgiving.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child:
Every Christmas our grandparents came to visit. They seemed to know all the right things to do to make it fun: Making sugar cookies, playing games with us, Christmas music, and stockings STUFFED with fun things! I miss them.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I don’t ever remember believing in Santa Clause; although I am sure I did because my sisters did (I am sorry to say I set them straight at a young age)
9. Do you open gifts on Christmas Eve?
We open one gift each, unless we go to my sister’s house. Then we open all gifts from that side of the family!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
White lights, gold and red ornaments OR colored lights and silver and white ornaments.
11. Snow: Love it or Dread it?
I love to look at it, and occasionally play in it, but I am not happy driving in it.
12. Can you ice skate?
No. I can’t roller skate, ski, snowboard or skateboard either. I am kind of clumsy.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
As a child: A Barbie; the doll was nice, but what made it great was the entire wardrobe my grandmother sewed for it.
As an adult: My kitchen aide stand mixer!
My least favorite, and I requested it, was an Epilady. A horrible devise meant to pull hairs out of your legs. Hideous machine!
14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
Spending time with my family and having fun together!
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
It’s not really dessert, more like a treat. I love Licorice Caramels.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Probably getting up Christmas morning, sitting around in robes, sipping hot chocolate and listening to my DH read Luke 2; then handing out gifts so we can each open one at a time!
17. What tops your tree?
A gold, spindly thing. I want a star, but my DH loves the topper we have.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving?
I love giving presents, but I am not opposed to receiving either.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song?
O Come, O come Emmanuel
20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum?
Definitely yum…although I rarely eat them because I don’t have the patience. LOL
Me, me, me
(A) Four jobs I have had in my life:
1.Shift Manager at McDonald’s
2. Office Manager at a Machine Shop
3. Home Health Aide
4. Administrator of an In-home care service
(B) Four movies I could watch over and over:
1. The Princess Bride
2. The Man From Snowy River
3. The entire Horatio Hornblower series (8 DVDs)
4. Tremors (TV version)
(C) 4 places I have lived.
1. Hayward, California
2. Waverly, West Virginia
3. Victorville, California
4. Eureka, California
(D) Four television shows I watch:
1. Heros
2. Lost
3. Mystery!
4. Honestly, I don’t watch much TV regularly, but if I did these would be the shows
(E) Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Disney Land, California
2. Leavenworth, Washington
3. Edinburgh, Scotland
4. London, Bath, York, etc., England
(F) Websites I visit daily:
1. http://www.homesteadblogger.com
2. http://www.writersvillage.com/100/
3. http://flylady.com/
4. http://allrecipes.com/
(G) Four of my favorite foods:
1. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with tomato soup
2. Mashed potatoes with gravy
3. Chicken Pot Pie
4. Green Bean Casserole
(H) Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In a cozy cabin with my DH
2. Scotland
3. Ireland (Catherine has given me the itch to visit)
4. Egypt (NOT during civil unrest, of course…I can dream, can’t I?)
Friday's Feast
Appetizer
Have you ever changed a flat tire by yourself?
So far, I’ve only been alone once when I had a flat. I walked a mile to the nearest phone and called my brother-in-law to help!
Soup
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