Many times I have wondered just why is it we have a rabbit delivering eggs and chocolate bunnies on the morning our saviour conquered death. Now my eight year old granddaughter is asking me that very question.
So the research began, and shocked yet not so surprised. It was those pagans again. You know the ones, they are responsible for slipping into the festivities of our celebrations at Christmas and Easter.
Way back in time written in the books of Judges and Kings and Samuel, they all record where the pagans worshiped many gods. Easter,(Ishtar)she was known as the mother of Baal. You have heard of her right? She was the goddess of nature and fertility. Now are you starting to see it? So here it is spring time when new birth of flowers, and baby chicks, and the rapid reproduction of the rabbits. This is actually a tribute as I understand it to the fertility of new beginnings.
The rabbit and the eggs as I see it takes away from honoring the resurrection of Jesus.
I am going to continue to reasearch and study from scripture to get full understanding but if you'd like to read and study for yourselves, Here are some of the places I went. 1 King 14 - 24 and Jer. 19:5 Judges 2 and 10.
I also googled Baal and Ashtoreth.
I am still studing and think you should too. It's interesting and it is well with my soul. I feel that God is pleased with me when I study his words and learn his heart and desires.
Stay posted as I learn more of this great and wonderful event. Celebrate the wonder of Gods grace and perfection to love us enough.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Articulate Mother
Where might you begin if asked to articulate a Mother? How many differnt textures and colors would you need? How might you design her if you where the artist?
Being a mother should never be taken lightly.
The greatest award given for the hardest requirments known to mankind, and rewards by far out weigh the cost.
No one actually sees beyond the surface of the duties and time put into being a mother.
I personally embrace the postion with passion. I am honored knowing God allowed me to be a mother. I beleive only a mother could do all that is required of her.
Watch while God kisses the face of the little ones at play, then as the rain drops wash their tears away.
Many colors I would need and even more textures are in need to articulate a mother. Remembering Mothers day is more about the honor that the Bible teaches us. Honor your Mother and Father it is written.
Being a mother should never be taken lightly.
The greatest award given for the hardest requirments known to mankind, and rewards by far out weigh the cost.
No one actually sees beyond the surface of the duties and time put into being a mother.
I personally embrace the postion with passion. I am honored knowing God allowed me to be a mother. I beleive only a mother could do all that is required of her.
Watch while God kisses the face of the little ones at play, then as the rain drops wash their tears away.
Many colors I would need and even more textures are in need to articulate a mother. Remembering Mothers day is more about the honor that the Bible teaches us. Honor your Mother and Father it is written.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Something to think about
Easter is in just a few weeks, the event of Jesus raised from the dead after 3 days. The event came with Traditions. Many households share in family dinners, baskets filled with colorfully decorated eggs..... Wait. What does baskets full of eggs and a 6ft rabbit have to do with the Resurrection of Christ?
This isn't the first time I have ask this question. It still bewilders me to think who came up with this tradition?
My question is this. How important is the event in relationship to the tradition?
I would like you to ponder that thought, not just about Easter, but also the other traditions and events you and your family have.
Birthdays, Christmas, Forth of July, Thanksgiving, the list is endless. Just think for a minute and go deep inside your heart and soul ask your self the question.
I got a little teary eyed, and humble when I thought about the traditions that took over the events in my life. Maybe it's just me.
Gave me something to think about.
This isn't the first time I have ask this question. It still bewilders me to think who came up with this tradition?
My question is this. How important is the event in relationship to the tradition?
I would like you to ponder that thought, not just about Easter, but also the other traditions and events you and your family have.
Birthdays, Christmas, Forth of July, Thanksgiving, the list is endless. Just think for a minute and go deep inside your heart and soul ask your self the question.
I got a little teary eyed, and humble when I thought about the traditions that took over the events in my life. Maybe it's just me.
Gave me something to think about.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Let me take the speck from your eye
Come sit beside me, let me tell you a story, one you might relate to. Everyone has a story, similar as they are, each one has a different twist, a different set of circumstances. It's the similarity that connects us to one another.
Each morning I awake and begin my day asking God to show me how I might help my family and friends see the ways of our Lord more clearly. Each morning he guides me to a place in his written word where He speaks to me.
I was taken back a bit when He took me to Luke 6: 41&42.
You see I am always trying to fix the other person. But in the NIV translation of His Book It is written;
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye. How can you say to your brother, "Brother let me take the speck out of your eye when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brothers.
So here in the hour alone with Christ the words pierced my heart. I am working harder at finding fault with others and thinking I must have the answers to repair those in need, yet my Lord is trying to make me still so he can pull the plank out of my own eye to see Him more clearly.
So many times I ask the Lord to search my heart. He defiantly searched it out this morning.
Are you willing to allow him to search yours?
Each morning I awake and begin my day asking God to show me how I might help my family and friends see the ways of our Lord more clearly. Each morning he guides me to a place in his written word where He speaks to me.
I was taken back a bit when He took me to Luke 6: 41&42.
You see I am always trying to fix the other person. But in the NIV translation of His Book It is written;
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye. How can you say to your brother, "Brother let me take the speck out of your eye when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brothers.
So here in the hour alone with Christ the words pierced my heart. I am working harder at finding fault with others and thinking I must have the answers to repair those in need, yet my Lord is trying to make me still so he can pull the plank out of my own eye to see Him more clearly.
So many times I ask the Lord to search my heart. He defiantly searched it out this morning.
Are you willing to allow him to search yours?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Cabbage Patch Story
The story of a real gift of hope and the answer to prayer was delivered via a Cabbage Patch doll. Just to let you know, you can miss a great opportunity to be God's helper if you're not paying attention.
You can read it in completion this spring.
A collection of authors' inspirational stories from the past to the most recent years of remembering life in America.
America Remembered
Pre-order yours today.
Check out:
www.ChristianAuthorsGuild.org
You can read it in completion this spring.
A collection of authors' inspirational stories from the past to the most recent years of remembering life in America.
America Remembered
Pre-order yours today.
Check out:
www.ChristianAuthorsGuild.org
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Love
Love is the number one commandment.
God tells us to love him with all our hearts with all our soul and all our mind. Love is wanting to please the other one. To love on the level of that commandment also means putting the other one first. It's hard being so human to put others first. What about me? we say, we all want love and then when we get it, we toy with it. Taking it for granite. and expecting more. I am loved by so very many and at times it can even feel as a burden instead of up lifting. I feel so selfish and I hate selfish! I know how love feels how the heart drives in high gear to be with the one you love. To walk down a path to see something that reminds you of the one you love. To have only $10.00 in your pocket and want something for the both of you and buy for the other one cause you'll do with out. The pain that can, and will accompany love is too hard for some to bare so they choose to not love at all.
That's not what God of all has commanded. I feel myself today asking and leaning on God, these words. God of all , help heal my heart my soul my spirit. Satan has tampered with your child's heart and soul. I being this child get arrogant and he slipped in. I have let the past haunt me and have fought hard to have fun and live a life of freedom from responsibility. But I walk down a destructive path that is narrow dark and lonely. Just to find a glimpse of laughter and a physical touch. To feel my heart be awoken, and alive. I look at this world of aging people and I too follow. It is so very scary to me. I don't want to be old in any form, looks or actions. I actually enjoy my alone time and that too is scary. The lack of money to survive. You have given to me so much. My personality that when used for you can shine Jesus love to the whole room. A child like nature that makes the hardest of hearts open. Thank you God for that. I ask you to remove the ugly from my heart, take away my sinful desire and nature. Please Father don't let my hand go from yours. Walk with me even when I look away. Protect me from my own discussions even if it hurts me now. My ultimate goal is to be with you father. I ask you now if you can't or won't change my heart and protect me from myself. Bless my family they love me so. The love I feel from others is so big.
The Lord will answer all those children who kneel before the thrown and ask.
Have Thine Own Way Lord
God tells us to love him with all our hearts with all our soul and all our mind. Love is wanting to please the other one. To love on the level of that commandment also means putting the other one first. It's hard being so human to put others first. What about me? we say, we all want love and then when we get it, we toy with it. Taking it for granite. and expecting more. I am loved by so very many and at times it can even feel as a burden instead of up lifting. I feel so selfish and I hate selfish! I know how love feels how the heart drives in high gear to be with the one you love. To walk down a path to see something that reminds you of the one you love. To have only $10.00 in your pocket and want something for the both of you and buy for the other one cause you'll do with out. The pain that can, and will accompany love is too hard for some to bare so they choose to not love at all.
That's not what God of all has commanded. I feel myself today asking and leaning on God, these words. God of all , help heal my heart my soul my spirit. Satan has tampered with your child's heart and soul. I being this child get arrogant and he slipped in. I have let the past haunt me and have fought hard to have fun and live a life of freedom from responsibility. But I walk down a destructive path that is narrow dark and lonely. Just to find a glimpse of laughter and a physical touch. To feel my heart be awoken, and alive. I look at this world of aging people and I too follow. It is so very scary to me. I don't want to be old in any form, looks or actions. I actually enjoy my alone time and that too is scary. The lack of money to survive. You have given to me so much. My personality that when used for you can shine Jesus love to the whole room. A child like nature that makes the hardest of hearts open. Thank you God for that. I ask you to remove the ugly from my heart, take away my sinful desire and nature. Please Father don't let my hand go from yours. Walk with me even when I look away. Protect me from my own discussions even if it hurts me now. My ultimate goal is to be with you father. I ask you now if you can't or won't change my heart and protect me from myself. Bless my family they love me so. The love I feel from others is so big.
The Lord will answer all those children who kneel before the thrown and ask.
Have Thine Own Way Lord
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