Dec. 11, 2009
Legend of the Candy Cane
Have you ever wondered where the Candy Cane originated, or why it is so tide in with Christmas? Well here's a little history lesson for those who don't know.
The Candy Cane started out as a simple stick of suger with no flavor or hook shape. many people think it was made in Europe around the 17th century and could only be made by local candy makers because it was easily damaged. The local candy makers would make these sticks by hand and it was very time consuming. Many believe that in the year of 1670, in Germany that they would bend the candy to make a hook shape and then give it to children during their church services to keep them quiet. Later in the 20th century they were said to have added the stripes and peppermint flavor. Before that time it has been said that the color of the candy cane could have been green or pink. But many familie's use them today to decorate their Christmas trees. Many people believe that the stripes were also added to remind us of Christ's sadness as he hung on the cross. But always remember that when you lick the candy cane that the stripes dissapear to remind us that Christ did not stay sad for long because he rose from the dead.
Please tell me if I'm wrong on this.
Blessings,
Tulip
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Dec. 1, 2009
What! Merry X -mas!?
December is upon us, and we will be bundling up in coats, scarves, ear warmers, gloves, hats, double layers of skirts or pants, several pairs of socks, and under our coats we will have three to four warm shirts. We will probable look like a big giant wod of clothing and it will be quite comical. Snow is in some parts of the world and people young and old will be playing in it. They will be throwing snowballs in a snowball fight, and making those wonderful snowy men.
Chistmas is just around the corner and soon every house on the block will be decked out for the Holidays, if they haven't done it already. Stores will be selling more and more Christmas decore as people go all out. Stores will sell tons of toys and electronics as the days go by. Bell ringers will be out ringing their cheery little tunes as the shoppers buzz by trying to get the best deal. But above all the rush you will hear people saying "Happy Holidays " , and " Seasons Greetings." But where has our "Merry Christmas" gone? Why do all our signs and decorations now say "Happy Holidays" and "Merry X - Mas?" Why have people so easily forgotton the Christmas story. Santa Cluas has now replaced Jesus, and many people put out reindeer and snowmen instead of the Manger scene. The world today has forgotton aobut the sweet little baby born in a lowley manger.
This holiday season I encourage you to remember our Savior and the true meaning of Christmas as you go about your shopping and gift giving. So remember to say "Merry Christmas" and to know the real reason for the season!
Blessings,
Tulip
Chistmas is just around the corner and soon every house on the block will be decked out for the Holidays, if they haven't done it already. Stores will be selling more and more Christmas decore as people go all out. Stores will sell tons of toys and electronics as the days go by. Bell ringers will be out ringing their cheery little tunes as the shoppers buzz by trying to get the best deal. But above all the rush you will hear people saying "Happy Holidays " , and " Seasons Greetings." But where has our "Merry Christmas" gone? Why do all our signs and decorations now say "Happy Holidays" and "Merry X - Mas?" Why have people so easily forgotton the Christmas story. Santa Cluas has now replaced Jesus, and many people put out reindeer and snowmen instead of the Manger scene. The world today has forgotton aobut the sweet little baby born in a lowley manger.
Merry Christmas
One day a young lady started to check out at the food market. Once her perchases were made the casheir said, "Happy Holidays."
The young lady look at her and smiled and then told her, "Merry Christmas!"
The casheir looked at her with a strange look and then stammered out, "oh oo Okey?"
As the young lady went out of the food market her face was glowing and the casheir wondered what made her so happy and why she had said Merry Christmas.
The reason was because the young lady knew the reason for the season and was always ready to share with others the joy of Christmas. Jesus dwelled in the heart of this young lady and she was always looking for the oppertunity to share His love and joy. This is the reason for the season, Jesus!
One day a young lady started to check out at the food market. Once her perchases were made the casheir said, "Happy Holidays."
The young lady look at her and smiled and then told her, "Merry Christmas!"
The casheir looked at her with a strange look and then stammered out, "oh oo Okey?"
As the young lady went out of the food market her face was glowing and the casheir wondered what made her so happy and why she had said Merry Christmas.
The reason was because the young lady knew the reason for the season and was always ready to share with others the joy of Christmas. Jesus dwelled in the heart of this young lady and she was always looking for the oppertunity to share His love and joy. This is the reason for the season, Jesus!
This holiday season I encourage you to remember our Savior and the true meaning of Christmas as you go about your shopping and gift giving. So remember to say "Merry Christmas" and to know the real reason for the season!
Blessings,
Tulip
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Nov. 24, 2009
Why Wear Skirts?
Question - Why do you wear skirts?
Tell me why in your comment please.
And if you don't why don't you?
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. I wear skirts everyday and the reason I do is because I feel more feminine that way, and I feel it's the kind of clothing the Lord wants me to wear. My skirts always come below my knees, also.
Tell me why in your comment please.
And if you don't why don't you?
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. I wear skirts everyday and the reason I do is because I feel more feminine that way, and I feel it's the kind of clothing the Lord wants me to wear. My skirts always come below my knees, also.
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Oct. 20, 2009
Surprise, I have been inspired
Dear readers,
I have been inspired to write a book! I hope to get it published soon. My mother has edited it so maybe it won't be long! I have also written the second in the series that mom has to edit so maybe that will be out soon also.
I have been inspired to write a book! I hope to get it published soon. My mother has edited it so maybe it won't be long! I have also written the second in the series that mom has to edit so maybe that will be out soon also.
A little about the book
This book is based in a small town on Prince Edward Island, Canada during 1900's. Why would you base a story in Canada, you may ask? Well as you can see from the title of this entry I was inspired. My inspiration came from Lucy Maud Montgomery's books. If you are not familiar with her name you might remember the book called "Anna of Green Gables" and many others in the Anne series? Well I loved the way she wrote them and where they were based so as I said, I was INSPIRED! Well this book is based on the island of P.E.I. where most of the Montgomery books were based. It all begins though in Ireland with a young girl who has a lost twin brother and mother. Her father lives in a lighthouse on P.E.I. and has requested her to come and live with him, the father did not abondend the girl but sent her to live with a family friend who took care of him when his mother died. She is 16 and travels to P.E.I. with the protection of a sailor who is a friend of her father's and her's. I hope to get this out to all of you very soon and if I can not publish it as an ebook I will post a chapter every few weeks for you to read.
I hope that these books further your faith in the Lord. I also hope that they will be a blessing to you.
This book is based in a small town on Prince Edward Island, Canada during 1900's. Why would you base a story in Canada, you may ask? Well as you can see from the title of this entry I was inspired. My inspiration came from Lucy Maud Montgomery's books. If you are not familiar with her name you might remember the book called "Anna of Green Gables" and many others in the Anne series? Well I loved the way she wrote them and where they were based so as I said, I was INSPIRED! Well this book is based on the island of P.E.I. where most of the Montgomery books were based. It all begins though in Ireland with a young girl who has a lost twin brother and mother. Her father lives in a lighthouse on P.E.I. and has requested her to come and live with him, the father did not abondend the girl but sent her to live with a family friend who took care of him when his mother died. She is 16 and travels to P.E.I. with the protection of a sailor who is a friend of her father's and her's. I hope to get this out to all of you very soon and if I can not publish it as an ebook I will post a chapter every few weeks for you to read.
I hope that these books further your faith in the Lord. I also hope that they will be a blessing to you.
Blessings,
Tulip
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Sep. 25, 2009
Giveaway
Hey great news!
Farmgirls is having a giveaway. The giveaway is an apron for those of you who like old fashion things. The apron measures 41 inches long and is a ladies size 10.
Here's how you enter:
1 blog about this giveaway leaving a link to your blog in a comment about you post.
2 Tell three friends about this giveaway and leave a comment telling that you did.
3 blog one of your favorite breakfast recipies and leave a link to it on their blog in your comment. ( or you can E-mail it to them)
4 Post a picture of your favorite apron style or in your comment leave a link to your favorite apron style that you have found online, please have your parents permission before you go searching anywhere online. Here are some places to get you started ( esty.com , apronwarehouse.com , roses-and-teacups.com , and paisleypincushion.com ) Please again have your parents permission if you search on any of these. But you also need to leave a link about it in your comment.
ENTER SOON THE DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!
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Sep. 25, 2009
my favorite Breakfast food: Waffles!
I got this recipie from allrecipies.com They have all kinds of things that are so good!
My favorite that I have had so far is the "Delux waffles". Here is how you make them:
Ingrediants
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
1 In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
2 In a seperate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk, and oil. pour into well of flour mixture and stir well. Stir just until ingredients are moist.
3 In a small bowl mix together egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.
4 cook batter in waffle iron.
This last step I added because it is so important!
5 EAT! And enjoy!
You can also put chocolate chips in the batter or on top afterwards. This is a favorite for me and my sister! My mom really likes Blueberries in hers, so you can do that too. You can really put anything you like in or on these wonderful waffles! Enjoy!
Blessings,
Tulip
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Jul. 30, 2009
sorry
Sorry I haven't posted in like FOREVER! But as you know life is always busy and I rarely have time to post, or do anything for that matter! I have a new blog that I hope all will enjoy, and I also hope that you will find the energy ( those those of you who are tired) to post a comment. I have up right now pictures of my latest project. By the way did I say that it was a knitting and crochet Blog? Well anyway please feel free to drop by and have a look!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/knitgirl
Blessings,
Tulip
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Jun. 21, 2009
Hey don't be shy! Meet new Girls!
This is a post about my lovely friend Jocelyn who is such a tremendous friend! It is about the things she has on her blog. Hope you enjoy it and if you haven't already been to her blog or if you don't know her I'm sure she would be glad to meet you. She is a lovely young woman who is commited to the Lord and whatever He might call her to do. Enjoy this short post about her and a few of the things I like on her blog.
You will find these and more here http://apounderingheart.com/blog/?p=862 Hope you can find these things and others.
This is another thing that I love so much. It's is a simple, yet not rude, and it tells others that I may not post things that they agree with but that doesn't mean that I should stop posting about it. I believe that this is a good thing for all to do because even though we may all believe in some of the same things we might not dig as deep as others.
#3
There is so much more about this blog and one of the newest things I have seen on it is this " Modesty checklist ".
This is a wonderful guide to modest choices and to help you know when it is time to throw out things. I really think that it is good to be modest and I will tell about that in one of my later posts.
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I hope that these few things will help you to understand her better, and also to find great other things on her blog. Please be sure to browse her blog for more great things!
Blessings,
Tulip
#1
She has an amazing thing on her blog about decoding the Proverbs 31 Woman.
This is a wonderful guide to young girls that have always wondered about this passage and what it means you can stop by and read about its the step by step guide to these wonderful verses.
You can also get blog buttons like these.
She has an amazing thing on her blog about decoding the Proverbs 31 Woman.
This is a wonderful guide to young girls that have always wondered about this passage and what it means you can stop by and read about its the step by step guide to these wonderful verses.
You can also get blog buttons like these.
You will find these and more here http://apounderingheart.com/blog/?p=862 Hope you can find these things and others.
#2
This is another thing that I love so much. It's is a simple, yet not rude, and it tells others that I may not post things that they agree with but that doesn't mean that I should stop posting about it. I believe that this is a good thing for all to do because even though we may all believe in some of the same things we might not dig as deep as others.
#3
There is so much more about this blog and one of the newest things I have seen on it is this " Modesty checklist ".
This is a wonderful guide to modest choices and to help you know when it is time to throw out things. I really think that it is good to be modest and I will tell about that in one of my later posts.
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Blessings,
Tulip
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Jun. 13, 2009
Backyard Givaway!
Hi,
Guess what Backyard is having? A Giveaway! They are having a
giveaway for boys and girls. They are giving away the "Homestead
Blessings, The art of soap making" DVD. This is a great DVD teaching
young women how to make basic soap, decor soap, soap balls, hand
milled soap, and much more. Along with this DVD you get a hand
knitted dish cloth and a homemade bar of glycerin soap. This soap has
been made with a nice pear berry scent and has been made like one of
the DVD's instruction.
Now they also have something for you boys out there in the blogging
world. This DVD is called
" Measure twice, cut once ". From what I here it has some pretty good
plans and step by step instructions for a tree house. This is a great
way for boys to learn about some simple carpentry basics.
So please stop by and enter the contest! It's pretty easy to enter and
you can find the post Here, but remember that you have to have an
account and you have to be logged in. To log in quickly go here .
Blessings,
Tulip
Guess what Backyard is having? A Giveaway! They are having a
giveaway for boys and girls. They are giving away the "Homestead
Blessings, The art of soap making" DVD. This is a great DVD teaching
young women how to make basic soap, decor soap, soap balls, hand
milled soap, and much more. Along with this DVD you get a hand
knitted dish cloth and a homemade bar of glycerin soap. This soap has
been made with a nice pear berry scent and has been made like one of
the DVD's instruction.
Now they also have something for you boys out there in the blogging
world. This DVD is called
" Measure twice, cut once ". From what I here it has some pretty good
plans and step by step instructions for a tree house. This is a great
way for boys to learn about some simple carpentry basics.
So please stop by and enter the contest! It's pretty easy to enter and
you can find the post Here, but remember that you have to have an
account and you have to be logged in. To log in quickly go here .
Blessings,
Tulip
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Apr. 30, 2009
More about Twilight
( *edit * ) This post will stay at the top till the end of this month April 30th, 2009. Look below this post for the latest news about me. Thank you so much.
Hy girls I hope that you are ready for some more updates on these books cause your about to hear some.
Well to get to the point My family was listening to AFR in the car and we heard some disturbing news. The Twilight books and the movie have become popular in the teen world. Many people called in and was talking about why they chose not to let there teens read or watch these things. One of these times a man called in and said that he had two girls and that he went to see the movie just to see what it was about and he said that he saw something that was of the devil you could say. He told the people about a scene that the ( quote ) vampire was in went out into the sun. Now he said that he had seen these kind of movies before and he said that when a vampire came out into the sun that he would catch on fire, but instead of this the vampire opened his shirt and there were jewels all over him and he said that this was who he really was. Now the man said that in the bible there was something in there that the devil does the same thing. Now if that is not enough to make you sick then listen to this, one of the people hosting the talk show had went to the movie to see if it was something bad or good. Now there was a scene that made also made him uneasy. There was a scene that was the vampire house, he said that the house was like nothing you had ever seen before, and on one of the entrance hall walls there was a cross. Now he said that it symbolized that they had conquered the cross ( or God )! Now these are really popular among girls but boys also like it, they also told on the talk show that the girl and ( quote ) vampire that were in love was not based on the love that Christ wanted but appearances and looks. So I hope that known of these books or movies may come into your home, mind, or soul.
praying for others,
Tulip
Hy girls I hope that you are ready for some more updates on these books cause your about to hear some.
Well to get to the point My family was listening to AFR in the car and we heard some disturbing news. The Twilight books and the movie have become popular in the teen world. Many people called in and was talking about why they chose not to let there teens read or watch these things. One of these times a man called in and said that he had two girls and that he went to see the movie just to see what it was about and he said that he saw something that was of the devil you could say. He told the people about a scene that the ( quote ) vampire was in went out into the sun. Now he said that he had seen these kind of movies before and he said that when a vampire came out into the sun that he would catch on fire, but instead of this the vampire opened his shirt and there were jewels all over him and he said that this was who he really was. Now the man said that in the bible there was something in there that the devil does the same thing. Now if that is not enough to make you sick then listen to this, one of the people hosting the talk show had went to the movie to see if it was something bad or good. Now there was a scene that made also made him uneasy. There was a scene that was the vampire house, he said that the house was like nothing you had ever seen before, and on one of the entrance hall walls there was a cross. Now he said that it symbolized that they had conquered the cross ( or God )! Now these are really popular among girls but boys also like it, they also told on the talk show that the girl and ( quote ) vampire that were in love was not based on the love that Christ wanted but appearances and looks. So I hope that known of these books or movies may come into your home, mind, or soul.
praying for others,
Tulip
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Apr. 3, 2009
Prescription for a friend
Hello I have a fun craft for all of you to do and I hope that you enjoy it.
PRESCRIPTION FOR A FRIEND
Things you need:
1. An old prescription bottle like you would use in the old times ( like a glass one) or a recent one you have used
2. small candies, nuts, or dried fruits
3. A label
4. A pen
Instruction
Take your bottle and clean it well in warm or hot soapy water.
Let the bottle dry
Fill the bottle with the candies or other items of sweet treats you desire
take the label and write out " prescriptions for ( whoever) have a very sweet day" or anything that you would like to write
Then give it to them and wish them a good day!
(Be sure that your friend is not allergic to anything that you fill this bottle with, thanks )
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. I got this idea from a doctors office.
1. An old prescription bottle like you would use in the old times ( like a glass one) or a recent one you have used
2. small candies, nuts, or dried fruits
3. A label
4. A pen
Instruction
Take your bottle and clean it well in warm or hot soapy water.
Let the bottle dry
Fill the bottle with the candies or other items of sweet treats you desire
take the label and write out " prescriptions for ( whoever) have a very sweet day" or anything that you would like to write
Then give it to them and wish them a good day!
(Be sure that your friend is not allergic to anything that you fill this bottle with, thanks )
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. I got this idea from a doctors office.
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Mar. 8, 2009
Coming Soon
Hey girls, just wanted to tell you that I am going to post some awards on my blog soon and even though you may have them I might give them to you. So be prepared to get awarded! Now you must understand that I may not get on for quite some time but I did make a commitment that I attend to keep. So I hope that you will understand that at this time of year it is really difficult for me. You may also be a little busy so I hope that you will be able to understand. Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Tulip
Blessings,
Tulip
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Feb. 6, 2009
Hello everyone I think that this blog has not made much sences ever since I started it so I will tell you about what this blog was for.
This blog was meant to serve our Lord and to bring nothing but praise to His Holy name.
This blog was meant to be for the rainy day glooms to come and see that our troubles are few.
This blog was meant to make good God fearing friends to encourage and help in ones time and need.
This blog was meant for one to came and read the ramblings of others that you might see.
This blog was meant to glorify our king not just to sit around and do nothing.
this blog was meant to be for one and for all to teach and help and learn from our falls.
This blog was meant to be a fun place to come and to see a girl through the eyes of her.
Thank you for being my friends and for coming to see me on this blog!
to God be the glory,
Tulip
This blog was meant to serve our Lord and to bring nothing but praise to His Holy name.
This blog was meant to be for the rainy day glooms to come and see that our troubles are few.
This blog was meant to make good God fearing friends to encourage and help in ones time and need.
This blog was meant for one to came and read the ramblings of others that you might see.
This blog was meant to glorify our king not just to sit around and do nothing.
this blog was meant to be for one and for all to teach and help and learn from our falls.
This blog was meant to be a fun place to come and to see a girl through the eyes of her.
Thank you for being my friends and for coming to see me on this blog!
to God be the glory,
Tulip
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Jan. 23, 2009
School
Have you ever had those days when you just can't stand anymore of school? Well good news I have those kinda days everyday! Well almost all the time but tomorrow will be horrible I have missed a day of math because we have one computer and two people trying to do math in one day. Sometimes we can pull it off but most of the time we have to do it on the weekends and tomorrow is one of those days. Oh I wish that I could come back on and comment and see all of you but I will be way too busy. Sorry for the makeshift post.
Blessings,
Tulip
Blessings,
Tulip
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Jan. 16, 2009
SO SORRY!!!!!!
I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to write on this blog. I can't stand to think of all of you starving for attention and for a new post. LOL!!! I can't stand to think of any one not being able to see what I am thinking about or what is happening about me and my life. So here is a short post about some things that I have been doing.
I went to my Grandparents house at Christmas time and oh the things I got for Christmas. But I don't need to boast because that is sin. After we got home we started back on school and boy was it difficult. we have been to the library and I got a book that I have been wanting to check out for a long time. I don't think that there is any thing else that I can write anymore. So sorry that I can't write anymore.
Blessings,
Tulip
I went to my Grandparents house at Christmas time and oh the things I got for Christmas. But I don't need to boast because that is sin. After we got home we started back on school and boy was it difficult. we have been to the library and I got a book that I have been wanting to check out for a long time. I don't think that there is any thing else that I can write anymore. So sorry that I can't write anymore.
Blessings,
Tulip
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Dec. 8, 2008
Christmas
Christmas is a time for families to get together, and share presents together. Christmas is about the time you get to spend with the family and give the gift of giving. But Christmas is much more than that because our Father gave us the greatest gift ever! The gift of our savior Jesus Christ. And here is how the story came about.........
In the time of Herod King of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.
Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel, will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous - to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."
The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. And now you will be silent and not be able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time." Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. "The Lord has done this for me," she said. "In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people."
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, his kingdom will never end."
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
Hope you enjoyed part of the story of Jesus I will be posting the next part of this story and on up to the wise men visitting the little babe over the next few weeks. Or until Christmas Day if it takes that long. May the Lord bless all of you this Christmas and have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. The text you read ( from the bible) that my mom typed up is from the NIV translation.
Luke 1 1:38
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
In the time of Herod King of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.
Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel, will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous - to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."
The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. And now you will be silent and not be able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time." Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. "The Lord has done this for me," she said. "In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people."
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, his kingdom will never end."
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
Hope you enjoyed part of the story of Jesus I will be posting the next part of this story and on up to the wise men visitting the little babe over the next few weeks. Or until Christmas Day if it takes that long. May the Lord bless all of you this Christmas and have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings,
Tulip
P.S. The text you read ( from the bible) that my mom typed up is from the NIV translation.
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Dec. 8, 2008
Twilight?!?
Code red!!!!
warning content of this message might horrify you but you must read it.
warning content of this message might horrify you but you must read it.
One day ( or shall I say one night ) I was sitting in the Awana classroom when something struck me with a blow! It was shocking and I couldn't believe it. The teachers and kids were talking about a book series that didn't sound all that great. At first I didn't know what is was about but then one of my buddies told me about it and this is what she said, The twilight series is about this girl and she is in love with this guy..... Stop alright right then I knew my mom wouldn't approve. She went on to say, the girls friend had a guy that liked her.... Stop Alright more love my mom would never think about letting me see it or read it. Any ways she went on to say that one of these guys was a vampire and one was a wear wolf ( the only thing I was thinking was stupid! ) . Again we come to a spot were this is turning into a mad house. AND MY TEACHERS WERE TALKING ABOUT IT! I have put this post on my blog because I wanted to tell you PLEASE Don't go see this!
I'm not complaining but I don't think that the teachers should encourage such a thing.
I'm here to ask you which side are you on? The book or the people who don't think it is true? Please tell me as soon as you come to a conclusion.
This post will stay at the top till I get 30 comments against the book. Or just until Dec. 8th.
Please pray for me as I don't know what to really do about this.
Blessings,
tulip
This post will stay at the top till I get 30 comments against the book. Or just until Dec. 8th.
Please pray for me as I don't know what to really do about this.
Blessings,
tulip
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Dec. 3, 2008
simple things can make a big difference
Have you ever thought about the simple things in life being the most helpful things in life? Well think about the trees outside your window or in your own yard, those trees supply the oxygen you breathe. What about that bird that you wish would go away because it always sings? Well it may help eat those annoying pest that you call bugs.
God also designed us for a good reason too. Can you guess what it is? Well God originally designed us to glorify Him but after Adam and eve sinned we began to be born into a sinned filled world unable to do what God designed us to do. But then by God's amazing grace he made a way to be close to Him once again. He sent His son to die for you and I and to take away our sins. On the third day he rose from the grave and later descended into heaven. And all you have to do is to ask God to forgive you of your sins and to have Him as the leader of you life.
God has done amazing things in my life and all I want to do is to glorify Him in all I do. But sometimes that is hard especially when your younger sibling is annoying you, and then what happens? You get angry or mad and have an outburst of emotion yelling or crying. You may say things that hurt the other person and after a while you feel bad about it. Well good news there is someone you can turn to and He will forgive you for what you have done wrong. His name is Jesus and He is your best friend. He is the only one that you can turn to and will forgive you without a question or a doubt. He will cast your sins as far as far as the east is from the west.
The Lord is your best friend and the simplest thing of you asking for forgiveness will make a big difference in your life!
Simple things can make a Big difference!
Blessings,
Tulip
God also designed us for a good reason too. Can you guess what it is? Well God originally designed us to glorify Him but after Adam and eve sinned we began to be born into a sinned filled world unable to do what God designed us to do. But then by God's amazing grace he made a way to be close to Him once again. He sent His son to die for you and I and to take away our sins. On the third day he rose from the grave and later descended into heaven. And all you have to do is to ask God to forgive you of your sins and to have Him as the leader of you life.
God has done amazing things in my life and all I want to do is to glorify Him in all I do. But sometimes that is hard especially when your younger sibling is annoying you, and then what happens? You get angry or mad and have an outburst of emotion yelling or crying. You may say things that hurt the other person and after a while you feel bad about it. Well good news there is someone you can turn to and He will forgive you for what you have done wrong. His name is Jesus and He is your best friend. He is the only one that you can turn to and will forgive you without a question or a doubt. He will cast your sins as far as far as the east is from the west.
The Lord is your best friend and the simplest thing of you asking for forgiveness will make a big difference in your life!
Simple things can make a Big difference!
Blessings,
Tulip
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bloggers get ready for a party!
Hello everyone who is even here right now( OK that didn't sound right). It's Tulipscorner's late blog anniversary! Today is like really late for this but I saw that it was my first whole year to blog and look how many nice folks I've meet. I would like to give a special thanks to Vintage girl, Breezy tulip, Crochet crazy, and JocelynDixon ( even though she has only been my friend for a few days now) because they have been a real good bunch of friends to ask for help when you feel down. I also want to thank all of my other friends for just being there to give me those much thanked comments and for just being my friends! Thnaks so much to all of you!
Blessings,
Tulip
Blessings,
Tulip
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Oct. 5, 2008
Fariybookworm is gone!!!! :-( And another thing! But she's really gone :-( :-( :-( :-(
Yes my dear friends Fairy Book Worm is going away from our happy little circle of people blogs. I have no idea why but I do know that I am going to give her a goodbye post to tell her how much we will miss her beloved posts.
PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE come back if you feel like you don't have anyone to comment you we will come and do that a lot! If you are too busy make time on the weekends to put something simple on your blog like Thanks for all of your comments. Please don't go if you just don't like blogging anymore try to take a break and then come back. If your parents want you to blog anymore then good bye gal your history. But please try to stay in the blogger circle of our love.
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Ok so that up there is something that you need to go comment on. But I just wanted to tell you that my day has been great and that I really would enjoy more of those sweet comments of yours. Also I am going to change my template over the next few weeks so please feel free to give tips on decorating it or tell me if you like it.
Here is another letter from the past. This one is off the top of my head and may be longer.
Dearest daughter,
I have not heard from you in a while. Is something going on that you don't want me to know about? Are you sick and dieing? Or is it just that you are too busy studying to write? please tell me when you get the time how school has been going and how you like it. If you need anything just write us and we will do our best to give it to you. We all love you and wish you were here with us in England. This war that is going on scares me and your father both. we just pray that you are alright. Don't forget to think about us as the passing days go by. We love you so much so if there is anything you want to talk about to us please write.
Things have been going well here in England and your brother has graduated the little masters school. We have been to visit our old friends and have met some new ones. One by the name of mister Rupert who told us that the name of our great country is "The unknown land" to them. That is because he has never ever heard of it's great places before. He told us that his parents hate America and wish all of us that live in it would die in this war. I tried to compose myself before I would say anything but he saw that I was mad and told us that he on the other hand did not think like that. That was a relief to me. I hope that you will come soon and have a nice summer or two staying here in England. I know you would hate to neglected your studies but we would so like to here from you.
your loving Parents.
Sad to say the daughter was not in school but on the battle field, days later a letter came in the mail. It's edges had a beautiful boarder on it, but the parents were not so happy because the boarder was black. The black that meant death of someone they knew and loved. They thought it was her mothers sister who had been working in a field hospital, but they soon realized that it was there own dear daughter. She had gone to war in secret working in afield hospital, but when she went to the battle ground to get the sick and wounded from that fight that was raging on she stepped right into the path of an enemy bullet. She fell to the ground in pain, she tried to get up but could not. Just then an soldier in a blue uniform came and got her out of the way. He brought her back to their little hospital and instantly saw that she was fading away little by little. He fell in love with her but she soon died the next hour. He was helping to try and make her and some of the others fell comfortable but then she passed on. He did not like this war and now he had lost someone whom he was trying to help.
After the parents read her letter of death they cried and mourned for the rest of there lives. The mother of this poor girl died from a broken heart the following year. Her father remarried but soon him and his wife died from the bitter cold winter that was upon such a frail couple. He died first and then the following month she died in the preachers sitting room.
This story also has a lesson to learn, never ever do anything with out your parents permission.
This story started out not sure about where it was headed. But I am happy with what I wrote and hope it is an encouragement for you.Thanks so much for reading it. I would enjoy knowing what you think!
Blessings,
Tulip
PPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE come back if you feel like you don't have anyone to comment you we will come and do that a lot! If you are too busy make time on the weekends to put something simple on your blog like Thanks for all of your comments. Please don't go if you just don't like blogging anymore try to take a break and then come back. If your parents want you to blog anymore then good bye gal your history. But please try to stay in the blogger circle of our love.
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Ok so that up there is something that you need to go comment on. But I just wanted to tell you that my day has been great and that I really would enjoy more of those sweet comments of yours. Also I am going to change my template over the next few weeks so please feel free to give tips on decorating it or tell me if you like it.
Here is another letter from the past. This one is off the top of my head and may be longer.
Dearest daughter,
I have not heard from you in a while. Is something going on that you don't want me to know about? Are you sick and dieing? Or is it just that you are too busy studying to write? please tell me when you get the time how school has been going and how you like it. If you need anything just write us and we will do our best to give it to you. We all love you and wish you were here with us in England. This war that is going on scares me and your father both. we just pray that you are alright. Don't forget to think about us as the passing days go by. We love you so much so if there is anything you want to talk about to us please write.
Things have been going well here in England and your brother has graduated the little masters school. We have been to visit our old friends and have met some new ones. One by the name of mister Rupert who told us that the name of our great country is "The unknown land" to them. That is because he has never ever heard of it's great places before. He told us that his parents hate America and wish all of us that live in it would die in this war. I tried to compose myself before I would say anything but he saw that I was mad and told us that he on the other hand did not think like that. That was a relief to me. I hope that you will come soon and have a nice summer or two staying here in England. I know you would hate to neglected your studies but we would so like to here from you.
your loving Parents.
Sad to say the daughter was not in school but on the battle field, days later a letter came in the mail. It's edges had a beautiful boarder on it, but the parents were not so happy because the boarder was black. The black that meant death of someone they knew and loved. They thought it was her mothers sister who had been working in a field hospital, but they soon realized that it was there own dear daughter. She had gone to war in secret working in afield hospital, but when she went to the battle ground to get the sick and wounded from that fight that was raging on she stepped right into the path of an enemy bullet. She fell to the ground in pain, she tried to get up but could not. Just then an soldier in a blue uniform came and got her out of the way. He brought her back to their little hospital and instantly saw that she was fading away little by little. He fell in love with her but she soon died the next hour. He was helping to try and make her and some of the others fell comfortable but then she passed on. He did not like this war and now he had lost someone whom he was trying to help.
This story also has a lesson to learn, never ever do anything with out your parents permission.
This story started out not sure about where it was headed. But I am happy with what I wrote and hope it is an encouragement for you.Thanks so much for reading it. I would enjoy knowing what you think!
Blessings,
Tulip
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2008.