tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60894807963868919972024-03-13T09:15:19.292-04:00Laces by Alana Tatter ~ The Tatting GalleryA Blog mainly about tatting projects, with a few sheep here and there just to shake things up.AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-77459802533120270482014-12-31T09:51:00.001-05:002014-12-31T09:51:41.979-05:00Happy New Year!Hey everyone! 2015 is just around the corner, and here are a few of the new things happening at my house: <br />
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The Lord has richly blessed us this fall with a new cow! She is a Miniature Jersey/Dexter cross, and is due to calve in February. She was bred to a Miniature Jersey bull, so I'm really excited to see her calf. :)<br />
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On the tatting front, I've been experimenting with Memory Thread - thread that has a wire core. This makes for rather thicker tatting, but oh so sturdy. It is more like metalworking, without cold wires against the skin, and with many color options. Any ideas for which designs you'd like to see? Please leave me a comment!<br />
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Hoping your 2015 is a year full of adventure and joy!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Alana <br />
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<br />AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-76768071740119686812014-08-06T07:56:00.003-04:002014-08-06T07:56:51.853-04:00Guess where I'm going this September 6th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Mercer County Heritage Festival in Princeton, West Virginia is going to be such fun this year, with storytellers, living history actors, reenactments, demonstrations, food, crafts, and music, plus so much more!<br />
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I'm planning to have my usual selection of tatted jewelry, as well as bread cloths, handkerchiefs, and a few more surprises...<br />
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Come on out! AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-15556769412024985302013-11-05T21:12:00.000-05:002013-11-05T21:12:00.187-05:00LifeThere have been so many times when I've tried to do it all - whatever needed to be done, and then some. Seeking fulfillment in "getting things done." Searching for meaning in my own life by seeking to be a blessing to others. But the truth is that I cannot do it all on my own. The Lord has been teaching me in His gentle, persistent way that I can't live life in my own strength. I cannot do even what I know needs to be done without His grace and mercy to keep and sustain me. I am not sufficient. But He is. No matter how hard I try on my own to seek to obey His directions, I fail because I forget that these things have to be done in the Lord's strength and trusting in His Holy Spirit for the outcome. Resting in the Lord, being patient with my slow progress, seeking first His glory and kingdom, and consciously seeking to trust Him for the blessings of life instead of trying to earn them by obeying: this is something I thought I'd learned long ago, but recently have been convicted of on a new depth. But what a Lord! How kind He is! He doesn't tell His people to earn their salvation, but rather to obey Him as a way of showing gratitude for what He has accomplished for and gifted to them. What a gracious, merciful, mighty God! How can I ever praise Him enough? He is holy and righteous and true, and His ways are good. May I be given grace to follow Him more closely, and put no confidence in faulty flesh. <br />
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Blessings,<br />
AlanaAlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-25030975101758981592013-08-06T09:09:00.003-04:002013-08-06T09:09:48.215-04:00Various quotes <span class="text Eph-6-2" id="en-KJV-29340">Just some random quotes that I've been thinking about the last few weeks. </span><br />
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<span class="text Eph-6-2" id="en-KJV-29340">Ephesians 6:2-4</span><span class="text Eph-6-2" id="en-KJV-29340"> </span><br />
<span class="text Eph-6-2" id="en-KJV-29340">Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;</span> <br />
<span class="text Eph-6-3" id="en-KJV-29341">That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.</span><br />
<span class="text Eph-6-4" id="en-KJV-29342">And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.</span><br />
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"Sometimes we want things we were not meant to have. Because He loves us,
the Father says no. Faith trusts that no. Faith is willing not to have
what God is not willing to give. Furthermore, faith does not insist upon
an explanation. It is enough to know his promise to give what is
good--He knows so much more about that than we do."<br />
~ Elisabeth Elliot<br />
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"...(P)eople also need to be filled with some sort of strong drive to have a family life no matter how much work and sacrifice it may take, to demonstrate what it to that is being lost!"<br />
~Edith Schaeffer<br />
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"Running away is the easy way out, Charlie Brown!" Charles Schultz<br />
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"The modern young man will never change his environment; for he will always change his mind."<br />
~G. K. Chesterton<br />
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Matthew 6:9-15<br />
<span class="text Matt-6-9" id="en-AMP-23292">Pray, therefore, like this: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed (kept holy) be Your name.</span> <br />
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<span class="text Matt-6-10" id="en-AMP-23293"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.</span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-6-11" id="en-AMP-23294"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Give us this day our daily bread.</span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-6-12" id="en-AMP-23295"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven (left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have given up resentment against) our debtors.</span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-6-13" id="en-AMP-23296"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>And lead (bring) us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.</span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-6-14" id="en-AMP-23297"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.</span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-6-15" id="en-AMP-23298"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses.</span></div>
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faith untried is no faith at all," someone has said. Today I declared
my faith before a hundred women and came home to a startling piece of
bad news. Hopes were dashed, plans ruined, over a seemingly trivial
thing. We did not know what to do. "Trust me" is always the word at such
a time. "But Lord, we did trust You. You answered us and everything was
working so beautifully. Now this. What shall we do?" "Keep on trusting
me. That is my assignment for you tonight. Commit your way to Me; trust
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-69454157812319918702013-07-12T07:23:00.000-04:002013-07-12T07:23:20.864-04:00 The Reason I Raise Sheep*Warning: part of this post is not for the squeamish! If necessary, skip to the ****. Thank you!*<br />
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A couple of days ago one of the sheep had flystrike on his head - between his horns. Apparently they'd not been there long enough to start hurting him, because he wasn't in distress yet. (Flystrike happens when there is a patch of wet wool, or raw skin like a wound. The flies lay eggs and the maggots hatch out and start eating decaying matter. The real trouble starts when they begin eating the healthy tissues.) In the Lord's great kindness, all we had to do was spray the area with some stuff to kill the maggots and keep flies away, and he is (almost) back to normal - we just have to wait for the blue dye to wear off! :)<br />
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This latest episode in the sheep saga has reminded me of a question I got recently which caught me rather off guard: why do I keep sheep if they are so much trouble? Wouldn't it be much easier to just get rid of them, or keep some other animal that wouldn't require so much work, or have so many problems?<br />
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The short answer is, of course it would be easier not to raise sheep. It would be so simple to choose not to go through the pain and heartache that accompanies raising animals who often end up on the predator's plate. So why go through it?<br />
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The long answer: Originally I started with sheep because my parents said I needed to learn responsibility, and sheep were (and are!) much less expensive than a horse, which was my first choice. But the sheep we got became pets, and when I got older it became apparent to me that I would miss them very much if I had to sell them. More than that, in learning responsibility the Lord taught me commitment. It doesn't matter if I want to go out and check on each of them every day - that is the job description. I agreed to do that by keeping them. Even in the winter. Even in a storm. <i>Even when I don't feel like it.</i> I am responsible before the Lord for their lives on my farm, and were I to neglect them it would be a sin. And you know what? <i> The Lord gives grace even to adjust my attitude to feel like doing my duty when I ask Him to with a willing and open heart. </i><br />
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It may be easier to get away from what makes me uncomfortable, like dealing with some of the problems the sheep get sometimes, but running away is not an option for a Christian. The Lord calls us to deal with the problems He allows us to face, and teaches us how to deal with them in the Bible. For the sheep, who know my voice and come when I call, my duty is to protect them to the best of my ability and to treat their problems to the best of my ability. No, I do not accomplish this perfectly in this life. But one lesson the sheep have taught me how important it is not to take the easy way out. Difficult situations are hard to face, but often when they are met with God's grace and dealt with God's way they become the basis for something so much better than I could have imagined before. The animals can be affectionate, and I still consider most of them my pets. They provide wool for me to spin, and help me see the bigger picture when my life feels claustrophobic. And the lambs are so cute each spring!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
<i>Alana</i>AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-4544902085542821152013-07-01T18:08:00.001-04:002013-07-01T18:08:50.692-04:00RFBC 2013Two weeks ago my family and I had the opportunity to attend the 11th <a href="http://www.reformedfamilybibleconference.com/news/">Reformed Family Bible Conference</a>. The theme this year was the book of Hebrews. Eight different pastors took turns preaching through the book over the course of four days, covering ten lectures.<br />
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The sermons this year were expounding the book of Hebrews, extending courage and perseverance for weary Christians tempted to turn away from the faith. <br />
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Here are two <a href="http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=62113112435">links </a>to different <a href="http://www.sermonaudio.com/playpopupvideo.asp?SID=6191380361&lo=true">sermons </a>from the week.<br />
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-69112473668932656852013-06-10T08:59:00.000-04:002013-06-10T08:59:01.869-04:00God Does All Things Well<div style="text-align: justify;">
These last few weeks have been difficult, to say the least. </div>
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Friday a week ago the courtship of which I was a part ended abruptly and unexpectedly. The next day, Saturday, a large dog attacked my sheep and ended up killing four of the lambs. It was heartbreaking to see the flock scattered and shaken, and the bereaved ewes calling for their babies. My father was the brave one, burying the dead lambs for me. He
shows me how much he cares for me by taking care of the practical
difficulties so that I do not have to, and I am very thankful for him. My brother also did some of the hard things, and encouraged me by his willingness to bear the load of icky jobs that come along with raising any animals.
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God does all things well. I cannot see the reasons for these hard times, but if I could, God's plans would only be proven more glorious and the end result better than I can dream right now. He has planned out history marvelously well, and all things, even (especially?) the difficult things work together for the good of His people and the glory of His Name. <i></i>"Scripture invariably treats us a morally responsible agents," as John Stott put it in <u>The Cross Of Christ. </u></div>
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We grow closer to God in the stressful, difficult, heart-wrenching times because it is then that He shows us how we are not in control of our lives. It is then that He displays to us our need of Him to make it through another day. He uses our sins and the sins of others to grow us to maturity because we are basically lazy, and usually grow only when we are pushed to do so. To use a different metaphor, the shepherd uses some dogs to nip at the heels of the flock in order to keep them from the cliff, while at the same time calling the sheep to himself so that they know which way safety lies. </div>
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According to <a href="http://paultripp.com/articles/posts/gods-will-for-your-wait-1">Paul David Tripp</a>, often times of waiting are sent to give us opportunity to grow in knowing God, to grow in knowing self (how sinful and selfish I really am apart from the grace of God), and new ability to serve others by sympathizing with them when they go through similar trials. </div>
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So, although I do not understand, by the grace of God I do accept and will cling to Him as each earthly hope and wish fails. May His name be ever blessed, and ever honored. </div>
AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-50603615786834996722013-04-22T22:38:00.000-04:002013-04-22T22:38:59.839-04:00Recent happenings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, I really did seem to fall off the face
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Above are Matilda's lambs Sophy (left) and Helen (right).</div>
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Here is one of Anna's lambs: Jessie.</div>
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Anna with her twin ewe lambs Jessie and Flora (on my lap).</div>
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Flora (yes, one ear is a bit floppy - this should correct itself in a few more days)</div>
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This winter the Lord has been teaching me patience and trust in Him in totally new, exciting ways. For me personally, spring came early this year. It is one thing to know that God is good and kind in the difficult times, but watching Him work in the sweet times and feeling His blessing being poured out on us is so wonderful and satisfying in a different way. Truly, a season of courtship is serious and sobering time, but I never dreamed that there would be so much fun getting to know a fellow! </div>
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-53502566462228108562013-01-30T22:09:00.000-05:002013-01-30T22:09:11.419-05:00Of gardens and sheep<div style="text-align: center;">
Recently while studying different methods of making a small farm productive I came across several books by Joel Salatin. His ready (slightly sarcastic) wit and willingness to work the land and animals in a symbiotic relationship kept me reaching for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Salad-Bar-Beef-Joel-Salatin/dp/096381091X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1358820682&sr=8-6&keywords=joel+salatin">Salad Bar Beef</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Folks-This-Aint-Normal-Healthier/dp/0892968206/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358820682&sr=8-1&keywords=joel+salatin">Folks, This Ain't Normal </a></div>
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even after I'd read the principles and agreed with them.<br />
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In an attempt to apply his ideas to our farm we are feeding the sheep in our garden area this winter: temporary wire fence around our garden space (which is in the yard), and a runway to the pasture. They come and go as they please, but are fed in the garden space each day. This encourages a buildup of straw stalks which will get tilled under in the spring, as well as enriching the soil with the manure.</div>
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The plan for the moment is to feed them here until the first part of
April, and then till the garden, let it sit for a month or so, and till
it again. The sheep have no problem with being in this space, but
sometimes they forget how to get in for a minute, and stand on the
outside of the yard looking in at the hay and sprouted grain. Then
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Last year's lambs are nearly as big as their mothers now (see the white one in the middle?), and the wethers should go to the packing plant sometime next month.<br />
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On a different note, Lord willing I'll start work at a local museum later this week! I've worked there before, several years ago, and I look forward to being there again.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I am not getting anything for recommending Salatin's books. </i></span></i>AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-36973755365255384022013-01-21T23:40:00.002-05:002013-01-21T23:40:27.449-05:00OpportunitiesToday was the public ceremony marking the beginning of our president's second term.<br />
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As we face another four years with the present administration, it is important to remember that the Lord is sovereign above and beyond all the leaders of the earth. He warns those who seek to give lip service to Him without sincerity that He is in a position to laugh at them. <br />
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<span class="chapter-1"><span class="text Ps-2-1">Why do the nations rage</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-2-1">and the peoples plot in vain?</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-2-2" id="en-ESV-13948"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>The kings of the earth set themselves,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-2-2">and the rulers take counsel together,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-2-2">against the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> and against his Anointed, saying,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-2-3" id="en-ESV-13949"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>“Let us burst their bonds apart</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-2-3">and cast away their cords from us.”</span></span></div>
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out to those around us to show the love of Christ. With the rising
costs of healthcare and insurance, along with inflation and the general
devaluation of the American monetary system, more and more people will
be caught in a downward spiral if they try to do everything on their
own. It is a temptation to live "The American Dream" and pull ourselves
up by the bootstraps, but the hard truth is that we cannot do it on our
own. Pride is a large part of the reason we're in this mess today. </span></div>
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people. It is so easy to live as "practical atheists" who know that the
Lord is sovereign, but neglect to act like it in daily life. I am just as guilty of this as everyone else. But the Lord is kind to remind me that I can't go through life without Him, and gently draws His straying lamb back to Himself. How can we neglect to praise Him and obey Him? </span></div>
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-7185782924871299452013-01-14T23:08:00.003-05:002013-01-15T16:57:53.505-05:00Flexibility vs. ProductivityFrankly, this is a huge challenge for me. Productivity (tatting Etsy stuff, learning marketing skills for lace and sheep businesses, chores and fun stuff) often takes a back burner to flexibility (being available to change plans at the last minute, even to the point of all day or all week plans at the last minute). Now, it is important to be flexible, but I need to implement more of a schedule in my life. Too often flexibility becomes an excuse to be lazy, or at least, to have nothing to show for the day's time. So, I'm in the market for a part time job. It is going to be interesting, as I've not worked outside a home for over six years (cooking and teaching sewing not included), but the Lord seems to be directing that this is the proper time, so full steam ahead. Of course I still plan to continue Etsy and Tophatter, and if anyone is interested in naturally raised lamb, please let me know, but this is an adventure. I just have to remember to treat it as such. :) <br />
Blessings!<br />
<i>~Alana</i>AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-42609198525012764002013-01-09T22:35:00.002-05:002013-01-09T22:35:34.352-05:00Silk thread reviewSilk threads vs. Cotton threads in jewelry tatting<br />
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Here are a few things I've found after using both silk embroidery floss and size 20 cord:<br />
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Silk threads stick to rough spots on hands like crazy! Cotton threads can do that too, but not nearly as badly.<br />
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Silk threads are very luxurious, and super soft. Cotton can be almost as shiny, but the softness of silk is unequaled.<br />
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Tatting with silk threads takes more patience than tatting with cotton threads, mostly because of the issue of silk wanting to stick to itself. There is a fine line between closing the ring securely and pulling and breaking the thread.<br />
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Overall, I've been a bit disappointed with the silk 20 thread, as it isn't as shiny as I'd hoped, but that was more my unrealistic expectations than anything wrong with the thread itself. <br />
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Blessings!<br />
<i>Alana</i><br />
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<i><b>P.S. I should get pictures uploaded later this week, Lord willing! </b></i><br />
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Christmas is over, and a new year beginning, so it is a perfect time for a random post, including both serious and zany aspects. Enjoy the ride!</div>
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<a href="http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Cape+Breton/66589799">Celtic playlist on Grooveshark.</a></div>
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Last year my family read through the whole Bible together. I've not used this particular program, but it seems quite similar to the one we used. </div>
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The Lord has so richly blessed us this past year, and it is exciting to contemplate how He will continue to work out His sovereign and holy will in our lives and in America as well as around the world. This is what we exist for: to honor Him and show our love for Him by obeying His commands. </div>
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<i><span class="chapter-3"><span class="text Ps-103-1">Bless the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, O my soul,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-1">and all that is within me,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-1">bless his holy name!</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-103-2" id="en-ESV-15552"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Bless the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, O my soul,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-2">and forget not all his benefits,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-103-3" id="en-ESV-15553"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>who forgives all your iniquity,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-3">who heals all your diseases,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-103-4" id="en-ESV-15554"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>who redeems your life from the pit,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-4">who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-103-5" id="en-ESV-15555"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>who satisfies you with good</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-5">so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.</span></span></i> </div>
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-85056201495546960422012-12-26T12:01:00.000-05:002012-12-26T16:41:17.319-05:00Character During this busy holiday season, I find it necessary to remember that as a Christian, I am called to:<br />
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Sometimes the hardest part is being willing to obey God when <span style="color: #333333;">He s<span style="color: #333333;">ays to wait<span style="color: #333333;">, watch, and be still<span style="color: #333333;">; simply knowing and trusting <span style="color: #333333;">and praising Him that He is <span style="color: #333333;">God and there is none other. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Ps-43-5" id="en-ESV-14572"><sup class="versenum"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;">Psalm <span style="color: #333333;">43:5</span></span> </sup></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Ps-43-5" id="en-ESV-14572"><sup class="versenum"> </sup><i>Why are you cast down, O my soul,</i></span><i><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-43-5">and why are you in turmoil within me?</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-43-5">Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-43-5">my salvation and my God.</span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-43-5">Blessings! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-43-5">Alana </span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-43-5">P.S. <span style="font-size: small;">My dad had cataract surgery this morning, an<span style="font-size: small;">d is r<span style="font-size: small;">ecovering well. We are all praising the L<span style="font-size: small;">ord for His mercies<span style="font-size: small;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </i></span></div>
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-57452238423612977152012-12-20T21:51:00.000-05:002012-12-21T14:55:45.089-05:00A Knitted Scarf Pattern for you!<br />
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The Work In Progress, using this pattern chart. (I had to make sure it worked, didn't I?)<br />
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Here it is, folks! A charted scarf pattern, for your knitting enjoyment. Please begin reading the chart at the lower right hand side, and continue up from there. I've made this in several sizes of yarn and needles, and it has looked lovely in all of them. Personally, I prefer a lacy look, for instance with lace weight yarn and size 4 or 5 needles, but a warmer, more solid look is produced by using sport weight yarn and size 6 or 7 needles.<br />
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Below are written directions for the same scarf:<br />
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With desired yarn and needles, cast on 46 stitches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knit four rows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Pattern 1 – Lace Edge</div>
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Row 1: K2, *K2tog, yo, rep from * to the last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 2: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 3: K2, *yo, K2tog, rep from * to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 4: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Main body – lace plus center section</div>
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Row 1: K2, (K2tog, yo) 5 times, K 22, (yo, k2tog) 5 times,
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Row 2: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 3: K2, (yo, K2tog) 5 times, K1, (K2tog, yoyo, K2tog) K4,
(K2tog, yoyo, K2tog), K4, (K2tog, yoyo, K2tog), K1, (K2tog, yo) 5 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Row 4: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 5: K2, (K2tog, yo) 5 times, K 22, (yo, k2tog) 5 times,
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Row 6: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Row 7: K2, (yo, K2tog) 5 times, K5, (K2tog, yoyo, K2tog) K4,
(K2tog, yoyo, K2tog), K5, (K2tog, yo) 5 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Row 8: K2, p across row to last two sts, K2.</div>
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Repeat these 8 rows for desired length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then repeat Pattern 1 for 3 lace repeats, then
finish with 4 rows plain knitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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K = Knit</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>P = purl</div>
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yo = yarn over & yoyo = yarn over twice</div>
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K2tog = knit two together</div>
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Blessings, and Merry Christmas!</div>
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<i>~Alana </i></div>
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Here is a quick guide to choosing the right necklace for that favorite neckline! I think it is very helpful, and will be using it often in the future. <br />
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On a different note, <i><b>silk </b></i>threads are on their way to my house so I can begin a new line of tatted lace jewelry. I can hardly wait to get started and share them with you all!<br />
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We're gearing up for Christmas here, and I'm studying different types of fodder for the sheep over the winter. Sprouting their grain sounds better and better, and would be very healthy for the pregnant ewes. <br />
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<b>Luke 1:68-75</b><br />
<i><span class="text Luke-1-68" id="en-ESV-24953">“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Luke-1-68">for he has visited and redeemed his people</span></span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-69" id="en-ESV-24954"><sup class="versenum">69 </sup>and has raised up a horn of salvation for us</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Luke-1-69">in the house of his servant David,</span></span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-70" id="en-ESV-24955"><sup class="versenum">70 </sup>as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,</span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-71" id="en-ESV-24956"><sup class="versenum">71 </sup>that we should be saved from our enemies</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Luke-1-71">and from the hand of all who hate us;</span></span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-72" id="en-ESV-24957"><sup class="versenum">72 </sup>to show the mercy promised to our fathers</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Luke-1-72">and to remember his holy covenant,</span></span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-73" id="en-ESV-24958"><sup class="versenum">73 </sup>the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Luke-1-74" id="en-ESV-24959"><sup class="versenum">74 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,</span></span><br /><span class="text Luke-1-74">might serve him without fear,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Luke-1-75" id="en-ESV-24960"><sup class="versenum">75 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.</span></span> </i><br />
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Blessings!<br />
<i>Alana</i>AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-45631468024273310262012-11-28T21:31:00.002-05:002012-11-28T21:32:32.803-05:00New Tatted Necklaces Now Available!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All these necklaces are now available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LacesByAlanaTatter?ref=si_shop">shop </a>- just in time for Christmas! Have a lovely day!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Alana<br />
<br />AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-46198394233650844142012-11-26T20:41:00.001-05:002012-11-26T20:41:34.815-05:00Psalm 24<span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-24-1">Yesterday, our Call to Worship at chu was Psalm 24, and it was so encouraging to me that I just had to share it with y'all! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-24-1">Psalm 24 </span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="chapter-2"><span class="text Ps-24-1">The earth is the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>'s and the fullness thereof,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-1">the world and those who dwell therein,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-2" id="en-ESV-14244"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>for he has founded it upon the seas</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-2">and established it upon the rivers.</span></span></i></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="text Ps-24-3" id="en-ESV-14245"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Who shall ascend the hill of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-3">And who shall stand in his holy place?</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-4" id="en-ESV-14246"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>He who has clean hands and a pure heart,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-4">who does not lift up his soul to what is false</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-4">and does not swear deceitfully.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-5" id="en-ESV-14247"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>He will receive blessing from the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-5">and righteousness from the God of his salvation.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-6" id="en-ESV-14248"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Such is the generation of those who seek him,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-6">who seek the face of the God of Jacob. <span class="selah">Selah</span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="text Ps-24-7" id="en-ESV-14249"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Lift up your heads, O gates!</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-7">And be lifted up, O ancient doors,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-7">that the King of glory may come in.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-8" id="en-ESV-14250"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Who is this King of glory?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-8">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, strong and mighty,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-8">the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, mighty in battle!</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-9" id="en-ESV-14251"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>Lift up your heads, O gates!</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-9">And lift them up, O ancient doors,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-9">that the King of glory may come in.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-24-10" id="en-ESV-14252"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Who is this King of glory?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-10">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> of hosts,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-24-10">he is the King of glory! <span class="selah">Selah</span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;">This psalm can be divided in<span style="font-size: small;">to three sec<span style="font-size: small;">tions: a declaration of God's ownershi<span style="font-size: small;">p over His creation, <span style="font-size: small;">a question<span style="font-size: small;"> asking who <span style="font-size: small;">is worthy to stand before the Lord, and a call to ack<span style="font-size: small;">nowledge <span style="font-size: small;">the <span style="font-size: small;">Kingship of Ch<span style="font-size: small;">ris<span style="font-size: small;">t<span style="font-size: small;"> by we<span style="font-size: small;">lcoming Him<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The question<span style="font-size: small;"> is rhetorical, of course. No human except Jesus fills that bill<span style="font-size: small;">, but He freely off<span style="font-size: small;">ers us His<span style="font-size: small;"> righteous<span style="font-size: small;">ne<span style="font-size: small;">ss b<span style="font-size: small;">efore the Father. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">And the</span> gates of a city were where the <span style="font-size: small;">leaders <span style="font-size: small;">went to hear cases, so <span style="font-size: small;">the re<span style="font-size: small;">ference to </span></span>'gates<span style="font-size: small;">' <span style="font-size: small;">lifting up their heads<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">means that the <span style="font-size: small;">rulers are to lead the <span style="font-size: small;">people in worshi<span style="font-size: small;">ping God.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Happy Cyber Monday! <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blessings,</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-24-10"><span class="selah"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Alana </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-91650225619713449072012-11-22T08:36:00.001-05:002012-11-22T08:36:09.619-05:00Snowflakes and ThankfulnessThe recent snowstorm in our area has brought to mind many random things: Thanksgiving, Christmas, winter, and snowflakes. Now, the kind of snowflakes I'm talking about here aren't the white icy things that fall from the sky. No, these are very special children who are up for adoption in a very special way. Should I ever marry, and if we were not able to have children on our own, I would hope that we could adopt some of these snowflake babies. <br />
For more information, please visit the link below. <br />
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<a href="http://www.nightlight.org/snowflakes-video-page/">http://www.nightlight.org/snowflakes-video-page/</a><br />
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And while we are on the topic of unborn children, here are two news links which I found very interesting:<br />
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<a href="http://www.lifenews.com/2012/10/25/planned-parenthood-wants-to-elinminate-prenatal-care/">http://www.lifenews.com/2012/10/25/planned-parenthood-wants-to-elinminate-prenatal-care/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/10/26/so-you-want-to-defund-planned-parenthood-texas-gives-other-states-a-roadmap/">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/10/26/so-you-want-to-defund-planned-parenthood-texas-gives-other-states-a-roadmap/</a><br />
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I'm thankful for family and friends who continually point me to Christ, and encourage me to trust Him in all things. I'm thankful for family coming in to visit. I'm thankful for the opportunities the Lord is giving His church to minister to those in need around us. (These next four years are going to be the proof of the pudding for the church - do we really follow God, or are we deluding ourselves into being afraid of man?) I'm thankful for nieces and nephews, and the blessing that they are. I am thankful for life in the Lord Jesus, and the hope that He offers to all people who will believe in His name and follow Him. <br />
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Psalm 136 gives us ample reason to be thankful to the Lord in reminding us of His abundant blessings and provisions for His people throughout history.<br />
<i>Psalm 136</i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-1" id="en-KJV-16198">O give thanks unto the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i> <br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-2" id="en-KJV-16199"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-3" id="en-KJV-16200"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-4" id="en-KJV-16201"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-5" id="en-KJV-16202"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-6" id="en-KJV-16203"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-7" id="en-KJV-16204"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-8" id="en-KJV-16205"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-9" id="en-KJV-16206"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-10" id="en-KJV-16207"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-11" id="en-KJV-16208"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-12" id="en-KJV-16209"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-13" id="en-KJV-16210"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-14" id="en-KJV-16211"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-15" id="en-KJV-16212"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-16" id="en-KJV-16213"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-17" id="en-KJV-16214"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-18" id="en-KJV-16215"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-19" id="en-KJV-16216"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-20" id="en-KJV-16217"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-21" id="en-KJV-16218"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-22" id="en-KJV-16219"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-23" id="en-KJV-16220"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-24" id="en-KJV-16221"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-25" id="en-KJV-16222"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-136-26" id="en-KJV-16223"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.</span></i><br />
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May our kind Lord richly bless your Thanksgiving!<br />
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~AlanaAlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-40912617221008976172012-11-05T21:48:00.000-05:002012-11-11T18:20:21.324-05:00Regarding a woman's role<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The
role a woman should take in society is a very sensitive topic these
days, but should it be? I mean, isn't God's plan specific enough? Or
are we just so sure that we know better than God does? Am I stubbornly
hanging onto what I want, and refusing to accept what God says is best? <br />
<br />
It
seems that every Christian struggles with the role of women at some
point; even men! God has given them the job of initiation and
leadership, so they have to go to the Bible to learn how to walk the
fine line between being tyrannical in their home life and refusing to
take charge of the family.<br />
<br />
What does the Bible say about a woman's role? <br />
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<b><i>Genesis 2:18-24</i></b><br />
<i><span class="text Gen-2-18" id="en-ESV-49"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Then the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for<sup> </sup>him.”</span> <span class="text Gen-2-19" id="en-ESV-50"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>Now out of the ground the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>
God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens
and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever
the man called every living creature, that was its name.</span> <span class="text Gen-2-20" id="en-ESV-51"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>The
man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to
every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit
for him.</span> <span class="text Gen-2-21" id="en-ESV-52"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>So the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh.</span> <span class="text Gen-2-22" id="en-ESV-53"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>And the rib that the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man.</span> <span class="text Gen-2-23" id="en-ESV-54"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Then the man said,</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="text Gen-2-23">“This at last is bone of my bones</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Gen-2-23">and flesh of my flesh;</span></span><br /><span class="text Gen-2-23">she shall be called Woman,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Gen-2-23">because she was taken out of Man.”</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Gen-2-24" id="en-ESV-55"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.</span></i><br />
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<b><i><span class="text Gen-2-24" id="en-ESV-55">Ephesians 5:22-24</span></i></b><br />
<i><span class="text Eph-5-22"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.</span> <span class="text Eph-5-23" id="en-ESV-29311"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.</span> <span class="text Eph-5-24" id="en-ESV-29312"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Eph-5-24" id="en-ESV-29312"></span><span class="text Eph-5-24" id="en-ESV-29312"> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Eph-5-24" id="en-ESV-29312"></span><span class="text Eph-5-24" id="en-ESV-29312"><b>Proverbs 31: 10-31</b> </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="text Prov-31-10"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>An excellent wife who can find?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-10">She is far more precious than jewels.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-11" id="en-ESV-17296"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>The heart of her husband trusts in her,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-11">and he will have no lack of gain.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-12" id="en-ESV-17297"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>She does him good, and not harm,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-12">all the days of her life.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-13" id="en-ESV-17298"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>She seeks wool and flax,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-13">and works with willing hands.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-14" id="en-ESV-17299"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>She is like the ships of the merchant;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-14">she brings her food from afar.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-15" id="en-ESV-17300"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>She rises while it is yet night</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-15">and provides food for her household</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-15">and portions for her maidens.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-16" id="en-ESV-17301"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>She considers a field and buys it;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-16">with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-17" id="en-ESV-17302"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>She dresses herself with strength</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-17">and makes her arms strong.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-18" id="en-ESV-17303"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-18">Her lamp does not go out at night.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-19" id="en-ESV-17304"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>She puts her hands to the distaff,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-19">and her hands hold the spindle.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-20" id="en-ESV-17305"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>She opens her hand to the poor</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-20">and reaches out her hands to the needy.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-21" id="en-ESV-17306"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>She is not afraid of snow for her household,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-21">for all her household are clothed in scarlet.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-22" id="en-ESV-17307"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>She makes bed coverings for herself;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-22">her clothing is fine linen and purple.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-23" id="en-ESV-17308"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Her husband is known in the gates</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-23">when he sits among the elders of the land.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-24" id="en-ESV-17309"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>She makes linen garments and sells them;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-24">she delivers sashes to the merchant.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-25" id="en-ESV-17310"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Strength and dignity are her clothing,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-25">and she laughs at the time to come.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-26" id="en-ESV-17311"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>She opens her mouth with wisdom,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-26">and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-27" id="en-ESV-17312"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>She looks well to the ways of her household</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-27">and does not eat the bread of idleness.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-28" id="en-ESV-17313"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>Her children rise up and call her blessed;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-28">her husband also, and he praises her:</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-29" id="en-ESV-17314"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>“Many women have done excellently,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-29">but you surpass them all.”</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-30" id="en-ESV-17315"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup>Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-30">but a woman who fears the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is to be praised.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-31-31" id="en-ESV-17316"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>Give her of the fruit of her hands,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-31-31">and let her works praise her in the gates.</span></span><span class="text Gen-2-24" id="en-ESV-55"></span></i><br />
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These
verses are so intimidating to me when I think of trying to do all this
in my own strength, even as far as it applies to a single girl, but it
is so sweet to remember that God promises to give grace and strength to
obey His commands! Our kind Lord not only gives the command, but
enables His people to obey Him. Praise the Lord, who showers us with
innumerable blessings!<br />
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Let me finish with a quote from <u>Home-Making</u> by J. R. Miller: "Dependance is beautiful when it does not become weakness and inefficiency. The true wife clings and leans; but she also helps and inspires. Her husband feels the mighty inspiration of her love in all his life. Toil is easier, burdens are lighter, battles are less fierce, because of the face that waits in the quiet of the home, heart that beats in loving sympathy whatever the experience, because of the voice that speaks its words of cheer and encouragement when the day's work is done. No wife knows how much she can do to make her husband honored among men, and his life a power and a success, by her loyal faithfulness, by the active inspiration of her own sweet life."<br />
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Blessings,<br />
<i>Alana</i></div>
AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-84909081932169739452012-10-30T22:13:00.000-04:002012-10-30T22:13:09.529-04:00Longing for wisdom<span class="chapter-1"><span class="text Prov-8-1">Proverbs </span></span><span class="chapter-1"><span class="text Prov-8-1">8</span></span><br />
<i><span class="chapter-1"><span class="text Prov-8-1"> Does not wisdom call?</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-1">Does not understanding raise her voice?</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-2" id="en-ESV-16605"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>On the heights beside the way,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-2">at the crossroads she takes her stand;</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-3" id="en-ESV-16606"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>beside the gates in front of the town,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-3">at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-4" id="en-ESV-16607"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>“To you, O men, I call,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-4">and my cry is to the children of man.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-5" id="en-ESV-16608"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>O simple ones, learn prudence;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-5">O fools, learn sense.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-6" id="en-ESV-16609"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>Hear, for I will speak noble things,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-6">and from my lips will come what is right,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-7" id="en-ESV-16610"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>for my mouth will utter truth;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-7">wickedness is an abomination to my lips.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-8" id="en-ESV-16611"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>All the words of my mouth are righteous;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-8">there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-9" id="en-ESV-16612"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>They are all straight to him who understands,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-9">and right to those who find knowledge.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-10" id="en-ESV-16613"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>Take my instruction instead of silver,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-10">and knowledge rather than choice gold,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-11" id="en-ESV-16614"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>for wisdom is better than jewels,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-11">and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.</span></span></i> <br />
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<i><span class="text Prov-8-12" id="en-ESV-16615"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-12">and I find knowledge and discretion.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-13" id="en-ESV-16616"><sup class="versenum">13 </sup>The fear of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is hatred of evil.</span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-13">Pride and arrogance and the way of evil</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-13">and perverted speech I hate.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-14" id="en-ESV-16617"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>I have counsel and sound wisdom;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-14">I have insight; I have strength.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-15" id="en-ESV-16618"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>By me kings reign,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-15">and rulers decree what is just;</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-16" id="en-ESV-16619"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>by me princes rule,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-16">and nobles, all who govern justly.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-17" id="en-ESV-16620"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>I love those who love me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-17">and those who seek me diligently find me.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-18" id="en-ESV-16621"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>Riches and honor are with me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-18">enduring wealth and righteousness.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-19" id="en-ESV-16622"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-19">and my yield than choice silver.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-20" id="en-ESV-16623"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>I walk in the way of righteousness,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-20">in the paths of justice,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-21" id="en-ESV-16624"><sup class="versenum">21 </sup>granting an inheritance to those who love me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-21">and filling their treasuries.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Prov-8-22" id="en-ESV-16625"><sup class="versenum">22 </sup>“The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> possessed me at the beginning of his work,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-22">the first of his acts of old.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-23" id="en-ESV-16626"><sup class="versenum">23 </sup>Ages ago I was set up,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-23">at the first, before the beginning of the earth.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-24" id="en-ESV-16627"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>When there were no depths I was brought forth,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-24">when there were no springs abounding with water.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-25" id="en-ESV-16628"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>Before the mountains had been shaped,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-25">before the hills, I was brought forth,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-26" id="en-ESV-16629"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>before he had made the earth with its fields,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-26">or the first of the dust of the world.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-27" id="en-ESV-16630"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>When he established the heavens, I was there;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-27">when he drew a circle on the face of the deep,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-28" id="en-ESV-16631"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>when he made firm the skies above,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-28">when he established the fountains of the deep,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-29" id="en-ESV-16632"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>when he assigned to the sea its limit,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-29">so that the waters might not transgress his command,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-29">when he marked out the foundations of the earth,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-8-30" id="en-ESV-16633"><sup class="versenum">30 </sup><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>then I was beside him, like a master workman,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-30">and I was daily his delight,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-30">rejoicing before him always,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-31" id="en-ESV-16634"><sup class="versenum">31 </sup>rejoicing in his inhabited world</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-31">and delighting in the children of man.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Prov-8-32" id="en-ESV-16635"><sup class="versenum">32 </sup>“And now, O sons, listen to me:</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-32">blessed are those who keep my ways.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-33" id="en-ESV-16636"><sup class="versenum">33 </sup>Hear instruction and be wise,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-33">and do not neglect it.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-34" id="en-ESV-16637"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>Blessed is the one who listens to me,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-34">watching daily at my gates,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-34">waiting beside my doors.</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-35" id="en-ESV-16638"><sup class="versenum">35 </sup>For whoever finds me finds life</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-35">and obtains favor from the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</span></span><br /><span class="text Prov-8-36" id="en-ESV-16639"><sup class="versenum">36 </sup>but he who fails to find me injures himself;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Prov-8-36">all who hate me love death.”</span></span></i></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-8-36"><span class="text Jas-1-2"><sup class="versenum"> </sup><i>Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,</i></span><i> <span class="text Jas-1-3" id="en-ESV-30253"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-4" id="en-ESV-30254"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.</span></i> </span></span></div>
<i><span class="text Jas-1-5" id="en-ESV-30255"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup>If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-6" id="en-ESV-30256"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-7" id="en-ESV-30257"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;</span> <span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-ESV-30258"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.</span></i><br />
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<span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-ESV-30258"><i><b>God is good.</b></i> This is what I have trouble remembering first in all situations. So many times I am guilty of desiring my will above God's perfect plan for my life, as well as the lives of those around me. Trials and pain in this life teach us to rely on God's mercy and knowledge and wisdom, because of His promises not to leave nor forsake those who trust in Him. Is is not sweet to be able to put all difficult decisions in the Lord's hands, </span><span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-ESV-30258">and trust Him to guide His child through the maze? Is it not comforting to rest and wait for the Lord's timing and plan? Yes, there will be troubles and heartaches in this life, because of sin, and because this world is not our home. But it is sweet to trust and obey our kind Lord Jesus.</span><br />
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<span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-ESV-30258">Blessings,</span><br />
<span class="text Jas-1-8" id="en-ESV-30258"><i>Alana</i></span><br />
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-38065086956327591942012-10-25T15:48:00.000-04:002012-10-25T15:48:07.739-04:00Celtic Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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six of the Murch siblings that play Celtic Music together. Evan
plays lead violin/fiddle, Hannah also plays violin/fiddle, Jesse
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Sam plays cello, and Elijah plays pennywhistle and Celtic drum.</span><br />
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play traditional Celtic music from Scotlad, Ireland and Wales,
but also compose and play original music, some of it in the traditional
Celtic mode of jigs and reels, but some in a much more Classical
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venues in Central Virginia, and will hopefully have a CD or DVD
out early in 2012. They are available to do performances anywhere
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This is the type of music I generally turn on when I'm tatting or doing housework. The steady beat keeps me focused on the task at hand, while the gentle music soothes the sometimes tired or confused brain.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
~AlanaAlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-49502797899996779942012-10-15T22:38:00.001-04:002012-10-15T22:38:10.616-04:00Random updates<div style="text-align: center;">
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First off we have a small update on my tablecloth project. The elusive tablecloth has been found, and (drumroll, please!)... tea dyed! </div>
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I'm really getting excited about finishing this one. </div>
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The white lace is to show how tan the tablecloth is now, and the green is a small piece of what will go around the edges.</div>
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Next up is a snapshot of hot sourdough rolls the other day. They were good! I enjoy working with sourdough, partly because my mom made a *lot* of sourdough bread for years when I was growing up, and partly because of the tangy, fermented taste. </div>
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And last, but not least, here is a new necklace in the shop:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/111918459/dramatic-ecru-and-gold-tatted-lace"> https://www.etsy.com/listing/111918459/dramatic-ecru-and-gold-tatted-lace</a></div>
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The necklace itself is much more dramatic in person than it is in the pictures. A creamy shade of ecru thread gracefully encircles gold seed beads, while the vintage glass pearls are simply icing on the cake!</div>
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AlanaTatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911956538861753147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089480796386891997.post-58255243117389377812012-09-29T09:39:00.001-04:002012-09-29T09:39:32.662-04:00AmbitionThis week my brother shared a link to a site online which looks at your Facebook page, compiles the data, and spits out generalities about you. Fairly normal so far, right? Wrong!<br />
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The single weirdest thing it said was that I am... get this: ambitious. <i>Ambitious</i>! I find this shocking, because I've always considered myself a bit of an underachiever. So this just doesn't make a lot of sense.<br />
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Now, the program was using the term as the opposite of content. Soooo that leaves us at an impasse. Biblically, ambition is not the opposite of contentment. Discontent and grumbling is the opposite of contentment. Ambition, or zeal, can be a good thing. In fact, when one is zealous to honor God is an excellent thing. <br />
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If I am ambitious, I hope it is in seeking to honor the Lord in the life He has given me. Sometimes this means tackling enormous projects, but sometimes it means letting go of what 'I' want to do to help, and being willing to stand back and wait. This seems to be the main lesson God is teaching me right now. <br />
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John Milton, On His Blindness<br />
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<dt>And post o'er land and ocean without rest;
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