Monday, May 24, 2010
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ksl.com - Report: Top fragrances may contain hidden chemicalsThis is why I get headaches when I wear perfume. It is also why I sneeze at the perfume counter. Oh, my stinkin' life.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
The 12 Days of Christmas
I've been working on a Partridge in a Pear tree for Christmas and it morphed in to everything up to 5 golden rings. My niece, Holly, told me that there was actually a meaning to this song and I've looked it up.
Day 1, Christmas Day, December 25 A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on December 25, the first day of Christmas. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recalling the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . ." (Luke 13:34)
Day 2, December 26 Two Turtle Doves
The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.
Day 3, December 27 Three French Hens
The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Day 4, December 28 Four Calling Birds
The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
Day 5, December 29 Four Calling Birds
Five Gold Rings
The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.
Day 6, December 30 Six Geese A-laying
The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).
Day 7, December 31 Seven Swans A-swimming
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
Day 8, January 1 Eight Maids A-milking
The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)
Day 9, January 2 Nine Ladies Dancing
The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness,
6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and 9) self-control. (Galatians 5:22)
Day 10, January 3 Ten Lords A-leaping
The ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God's name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; 8) Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)
Day 11, January 4 Eleven Pipers Piping
The eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans.
Day 12, January 5 Twelve Drummers Drumming
The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8) the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.
Day 1, Christmas Day, December 25 A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on December 25, the first day of Christmas. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recalling the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . ." (Luke 13:34)
Day 2, December 26 Two Turtle Doves
The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.
Day 3, December 27 Three French Hens
The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Day 4, December 28 Four Calling Birds
The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
Day 5, December 29 Four Calling Birds
Five Gold Rings
The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.
Day 6, December 30 Six Geese A-laying
The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).
Day 7, December 31 Seven Swans A-swimming
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
Day 8, January 1 Eight Maids A-milking
The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)
Day 9, January 2 Nine Ladies Dancing
The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness,
6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and 9) self-control. (Galatians 5:22)
Day 10, January 3 Ten Lords A-leaping
The ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God's name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; 8) Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)
Day 11, January 4 Eleven Pipers Piping
The eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans.
Day 12, January 5 Twelve Drummers Drumming
The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8) the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Harvest of Happiness
"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." --Henry David Thoreau
I love the Autumn, the crispness of the air and the colors of leaves, I love life. I wish this time of year would linger a little longer before winter begins. I wish I could take a few more walks in the balmy afternoon and cherish the time spent in each day.
If I could wish for one thing right now,it would be MORE TIME. Where does it go, I know how it passes but why so fast and where are the fruits of the labor which I spend days achieving. They are the happy and content children & husband sleeping, the clean house and the bills paid. Why should I want of more and yet I do.
I am so grateful for all that I have, all that I am and will be; all that my children are and will be, I am happy to receive the future and yet I wish to linger a little longer in Autumn, my favorite season. The Harvest of Happiness a year well spent.
I love the Autumn, the crispness of the air and the colors of leaves, I love life. I wish this time of year would linger a little longer before winter begins. I wish I could take a few more walks in the balmy afternoon and cherish the time spent in each day.
If I could wish for one thing right now,it would be MORE TIME. Where does it go, I know how it passes but why so fast and where are the fruits of the labor which I spend days achieving. They are the happy and content children & husband sleeping, the clean house and the bills paid. Why should I want of more and yet I do.
I am so grateful for all that I have, all that I am and will be; all that my children are and will be, I am happy to receive the future and yet I wish to linger a little longer in Autumn, my favorite season. The Harvest of Happiness a year well spent.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Simplify
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."
-Albert Einstein
I've tried for almost a decade to simplify my life. It works! That's the good news, the bad news is that I keep having to simplify something. Why do humans feel that they need to add something to everything? Let it be. Let it be. Just breathe.
-Albert Einstein
I've tried for almost a decade to simplify my life. It works! That's the good news, the bad news is that I keep having to simplify something. Why do humans feel that they need to add something to everything? Let it be. Let it be. Just breathe.
Wisdom
Philosopher Immanuel Kant said:
"Science is organized knowledge, Wisdom is organized life."
This quote represents a personal goal in progress, and also the
secret for efficiency and success in life. Unfortunately, judging from my unfinished paperwork I am not yet wise.
"Science is organized knowledge, Wisdom is organized life."
This quote represents a personal goal in progress, and also the
secret for efficiency and success in life. Unfortunately, judging from my unfinished paperwork I am not yet wise.
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