Archive for December, 2009
31 December 2009 | 02:25 PM
What Has Katie Been Doing?
~~~Day’s Verse:Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain [...]
24 December 2009 | 03:46 PM
Merry Christmas!
~~~Day’s Verse:So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, [...]
20 December 2009 | 03:16 PM
Hooray!
~~~Day’s Verse:‘Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. Luke 15:23-24~~~ Ian made it safely back to Washington! I am very happy. Also Colleen and Jordan flew up [...]
18 December 2009 | 04:32 PM
Local Bike Shop Love
~~~Day’s Verse:When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:48-49 (context)~~~ Today I [...]
17 December 2009 | 08:25 PM
Menopausal…Dog?
~~~Day’s Verse:“Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14~~~ Carmel is now officially an old dog. The copious white hairs across her face and back certainly gave a clue, as did her notably toned-down level of enthusiasm greeting people and the way she starts limping [...]
16 December 2009 | 09:08 PM
Today Was Dad’s Birthday!
~~~Day’s Verse:“He has filled the hungry with good thingsbut has sent the rich away empty.”Luke 1:53 (context)~~~ To celebrate Dad’s 53 years of life, Mom and I baked. We spent a good part of today — which I took off from volunteering especially for the occasion — making a chocolate cream pie and an ice [...]
15 December 2009 | 05:24 PM
Bicycling Multiple Choice Test
~~~Day’s Verse:“For nothing will be impossible with God.”Luke 1:37~~~ Multiple choice test. Choose the best answer. 1. What weather is best for cycling?a) Below 32°F and sunny.b) Above 32°F and rainy.c) Below 32°F and rainy. 2. What clothes are best to wear in 40°F rainy weather?a) GoreTex everything, including underwear.b) Heavy-weight wool jersey, waterproof jacket, [...]
