"Jesus Died!"- Paul Washer

This video was brought to my attention by a friend, and after watching it I was thinking about a concept that he introduced.
He was saying that we should not share the gospel by telling people that they need to make Jesus the Lord of their lives. His reasoning was that Jesus already is the Lord of everyone's lives, whether they like it or not.
True statement once you think about it, but then again there is a difference in that ruling relationship God has, in the lives of Christians and non-Christians.
What is it?
I have a few thoughts but I would encourage you to watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments section. Once I have gotten mine formulated (and I am hoping some of y'all will spur my thinking on by commenting with your thoughts *hint hint*) I will share them on here in another post.
Any other commentary on other portions of His message is welcome. :)



What do you think?

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Fashion!!

I stepped into the great unknown today and entered a fashion event sponsored by Amanda Beth Online

I put on my mid-evil dress the other day and we went to take some pictures*. I even tried to look 'dramatic' in them! :)
I am now supposed to post them on my blog and after sending the link to Amanda, I am entered to win this incredible bracelet. (I think)

It is all just for the fun of it, so here goes!








Dress: One size fits most from goodwill - 99cents
Boots: Mudd - (a gift from a friend)
Knife: Buck 119 - a gift from my brother :)
Horse prop: Vista and she belongs to my gorgeous sister Trina.




*Many thanks to another gorgeous sister of mine, Leah, who took the pictures.

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Lovelies

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Dont touch that

Emily and I went for a walk yesterday in the beautiful weather! On the way home I was intrigued by all the beautiful fall foliage that was so abundant in the road ditches. Emily was more interested in exercising while she was out and getting back home once she was done. However, after a few analogies about the beauty of death in the Autumn she pretty much gave up on me. From then on she said that every plant she thought looked nice all she had to say was "Don't touch that!" and I would wade through the grass to get it. I thought it was all very pretty and that moseying along enjoying creation is just as important (and much more enjoyable) than speed walks.
Emily suggested I make a blog post of *our* finds and title it "Don't touch that!". She took the pictures for me and here it is!

I love you Emily!
P.S I looked at the picture, you are right! :-P

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Baby Prayer

John's prayer yesterday in Bible study:

" Dear Lord,
I thank you for Benjy, and that means you
I thank you For Hillary, and that means you
I thank you for Emily, and that means you
I thank you for Becca, and that means you
I thank you for Timo, and that means you
I thank you for Trina, and that means you
I thank you for Leah, and that means you
I thank you for Rosie ,and that means you!
And I thank you for daddy
And I thank you for ME!! *big grin*
And I thank you for.... Michael....and Sarah.

*he is getting very thoughtful now*

And I thank you for Sarah
And I thank you for Mark
And I thank you for their Mom
And I thank you for Katherine
And I thank you for our BEEEEAUUUUtiful house.
and Amen."

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Truth

"The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it." - Flannery O’Connor

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Nebraska Beef country!

It is always such a happy day when the beef comes back from the processor. For any of you that don't know, our family sells grass-fattened, antibiotic and hormone free beef. Good for you, your health, and the environment! (we still have 2 left to sell if you are interested!) (402-687-2582)

This is our poster child...

"Bacon is good for me!"
"Not really, dear child, not as good as grass fattened, chemical free, happy, beef!"



Doesn't that just about make you drool...
*excuse me while I run take some steak out of the freezer to barbque for dinner tonight* :)




Okay, that package may look a bit misleading, it is indeed for sale but by the whole, half and split half (or quarter) of a beef. Why not reserve yours today!?


lol... I can't believe I just used my blog to advertise, but I had these pictures and I was not sure how to post them!



Karissa and Joe, the title is for you two... :-P

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Pure Joy

We had the honor of having the Josselyn's over for dinner the other day.

We love them and they love each other... apparently. :D




JP loved the wooden guns!



Rebecca and Hadassa


Hadassa loved my hat... :D







Never had so few words been spoken and sooo much fun been had!

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