Well ladies due to the big McFly I got at the study the other day....the one about serving your husband, your family and your home then IF time allows serve others...I have to stop this blog.
I just do not have the time necessary to keep it going. I have been neglecting my priorities in favour of serving others and I can't do that anymore...it isn't just the blog...I have had to look seriously at other areas as well.
On a happy note though the study is working in my life already and I am loving it - so is my hubby!
So the Bible study itself and our book study are still on - they are such a blessing to me - only the blog is stopping. Hope you understand!
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday's Study
This week we were on chapter 10 in Matthew. Sorry this is late... it has been a crazy week!
Here is the link to the commentary.
My note- I often think about a story I heard once about an armed gunman who had students lined up and he asked them if anyone believed in God. One girl stepped forward and he shot and killed her. I so admire her refusal to deny her faith in God even in the face of death. Even in dying this girls faith is a witness to all who saw the news reports, all who were there and all who hear this story retold.
Questions
1) Have you ever seen first hand the principle of whom God calls he equips?
2) Do you think it would be hard to remain harmless as doves in the face of persecution?
3) Have you experienced persecution from family members? How can we handle that?
4) Do you think you would admit your faith to an armed gunman knowing he'd shoot you if you answered? All you'd have to do is be quiet to stay alive - could you answer?
5) Has the fear of persecution ever stopped you from talking about faith and God?
6) If being a Christian causes division in your family how can you deal with that?
7) After reading all this and learning what being a disciple may entail are you still whole heartedly willing to be a disciple of Jesus?
8) What's in it for you?
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Here is the link to the commentary.
My note- I often think about a story I heard once about an armed gunman who had students lined up and he asked them if anyone believed in God. One girl stepped forward and he shot and killed her. I so admire her refusal to deny her faith in God even in the face of death. Even in dying this girls faith is a witness to all who saw the news reports, all who were there and all who hear this story retold.
Questions
1) Have you ever seen first hand the principle of whom God calls he equips?
2) Do you think it would be hard to remain harmless as doves in the face of persecution?
3) Have you experienced persecution from family members? How can we handle that?
4) Do you think you would admit your faith to an armed gunman knowing he'd shoot you if you answered? All you'd have to do is be quiet to stay alive - could you answer?
5) Has the fear of persecution ever stopped you from talking about faith and God?
6) If being a Christian causes division in your family how can you deal with that?
7) After reading all this and learning what being a disciple may entail are you still whole heartedly willing to be a disciple of Jesus?
8) What's in it for you?
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
It's Still the Cross
I heard this song this morning and it really encouraged me to know that there is relief for the sick and it's still the cross. I LOVE Christian radio! ~smile~ Just when I am having a bit of a tough morning with pain God sends me a message of encouragement through the music on the radio. There is no better way to start your day than with singing praises to God. He is awesome and he is so worthy of our praise.
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sermon Notes
This week Pastor Robins continued the series on Jonah - with a sermon entitled Who Prays to God Anyway?
- Men don't pray a prepared prayer in time of crisis.
- When he landed in the belly of the fish god had prepared he knew there was absolutely no more running away from God. It was then that he prayed. The prayer is recorded AFTER this event - it was prayed DURING this event.
Who Prays to God Anyway?
1. Those in Trouble. Jonah's Plight. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 18:6
2. Those who know God hears. Jonah knew God would hear. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 30:2
3. Those who experience God's chastening. Jonah knew it was God who had done this. Jonah 2:3 Psalm 42:7
4. Those who hope in God. Jonah declared his hope 3 times vs.2,4,6. Jonah 2:4 Isa. 43:2
5. Those who know they have no solution for their adversity. Jonah 2:5-6 Psalm 69:1-2
6. Those who turn to God when nothing else could help. Jonah knew God could help. Jonah 2:7 Psalm 120:1
- Salvation is God;s work for us.
- Salvation is never man's work for God.
- Chapter 2 Jonah finally prayed. Up until now even when everyone else did he did not . God finally got his attention in the fish.
- 1:17 - 2:1 - Int he fish he finally realized he was going to die and figured he better pray to God. Jonah was in trouble - he cried out to God.
- When things are fine and going well you may not feel the need to pray, but when you are in trouble, with no out - you'll pray.
- Jonah knew his plight was the consequence of disobeying God. No one's fault but his. He provoked God.
- Are you running away from God? Are you a believer who is heading down a path that brings you farther from God not closer?
- Who prays to God? Those in trouble. If you cry out to God He will hear your voice. If you are a Christian trying to avoid God - if you call out to Him, He will hear you.
- If you haven't begun a personal relationship maybe you never thought God would hear you. He will hear you.
- Up until the fish Jonah thought he was in control then he realized God was pursuing him - He could not run from God. It was because of lack of obedience he was chastened. He knew it was God and not just coincidence.
- up to a point people think they can run from God. They feel they can do what they like and disobey and they act like they think God doesn't care. We create all kinds of problems for ourselves when we do that.
- If you have tried to run from God you will realize you are experiencing troubles because God is chastening you. How long are you going to do that?
- If you take one step toward the Saviour you will find His arms opened wide. when you decide what you need to do he isn't going to jerk the offer off the table. He doesn't want any to perish. He is full of mercy and grace and slow to anger.
- Like the prodigal son we will be welcomed home.
- Jonah was without hope without God. Imagine what it was like in the belly of the fish - weeds, water and whatever else it ate would be in there.
- There is no other solution - God is the only solution.
- You can't help yourself when God is on your trail.
- As long as we think we can help ourselves we'll stumble along in our misery. When we call out to God with a humble heart He hears.
- God never turns away those who come in real repentance.
- When we remember God, He remembers us.
- Have you fallen on your face before God and repented.
- If you follow after any other god you forsake your own mercy. Some have no hope.
- As long as you choose to reject the voice of God or think I don't need to do this -there is no mercy.
- When we turn to God in our distress - thanksgiving fills our lives. Lev. 7:12 Sam. 2:24
- Fulfill your vow before God.
- Salvation is of the Lord - most important phrase in the book of Jonah.
- Gen. 1:3,6,9 Every time God said something it happened. God spoke to the fish and it spit Jonah out on dry land.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
- Men don't pray a prepared prayer in time of crisis.
- When he landed in the belly of the fish god had prepared he knew there was absolutely no more running away from God. It was then that he prayed. The prayer is recorded AFTER this event - it was prayed DURING this event.
Who Prays to God Anyway?
1. Those in Trouble. Jonah's Plight. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 18:6
2. Those who know God hears. Jonah knew God would hear. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 30:2
3. Those who experience God's chastening. Jonah knew it was God who had done this. Jonah 2:3 Psalm 42:7
4. Those who hope in God. Jonah declared his hope 3 times vs.2,4,6. Jonah 2:4 Isa. 43:2
5. Those who know they have no solution for their adversity. Jonah 2:5-6 Psalm 69:1-2
6. Those who turn to God when nothing else could help. Jonah knew God could help. Jonah 2:7 Psalm 120:1
- Salvation is God;s work for us.
- Salvation is never man's work for God.
- Chapter 2 Jonah finally prayed. Up until now even when everyone else did he did not . God finally got his attention in the fish.
- 1:17 - 2:1 - Int he fish he finally realized he was going to die and figured he better pray to God. Jonah was in trouble - he cried out to God.
- When things are fine and going well you may not feel the need to pray, but when you are in trouble, with no out - you'll pray.
- Jonah knew his plight was the consequence of disobeying God. No one's fault but his. He provoked God.
- Are you running away from God? Are you a believer who is heading down a path that brings you farther from God not closer?
- Who prays to God? Those in trouble. If you cry out to God He will hear your voice. If you are a Christian trying to avoid God - if you call out to Him, He will hear you.
- If you haven't begun a personal relationship maybe you never thought God would hear you. He will hear you.
- Up until the fish Jonah thought he was in control then he realized God was pursuing him - He could not run from God. It was because of lack of obedience he was chastened. He knew it was God and not just coincidence.
- up to a point people think they can run from God. They feel they can do what they like and disobey and they act like they think God doesn't care. We create all kinds of problems for ourselves when we do that.
- If you have tried to run from God you will realize you are experiencing troubles because God is chastening you. How long are you going to do that?
- If you take one step toward the Saviour you will find His arms opened wide. when you decide what you need to do he isn't going to jerk the offer off the table. He doesn't want any to perish. He is full of mercy and grace and slow to anger.
- Like the prodigal son we will be welcomed home.
- Jonah was without hope without God. Imagine what it was like in the belly of the fish - weeds, water and whatever else it ate would be in there.
- There is no other solution - God is the only solution.
- You can't help yourself when God is on your trail.
- As long as we think we can help ourselves we'll stumble along in our misery. When we call out to God with a humble heart He hears.
- God never turns away those who come in real repentance.
- When we remember God, He remembers us.
- Have you fallen on your face before God and repented.
- If you follow after any other god you forsake your own mercy. Some have no hope.
- As long as you choose to reject the voice of God or think I don't need to do this -there is no mercy.
- When we turn to God in our distress - thanksgiving fills our lives. Lev. 7:12 Sam. 2:24
- Fulfill your vow before God.
- Salvation is of the Lord - most important phrase in the book of Jonah.
- Gen. 1:3,6,9 Every time God said something it happened. God spoke to the fish and it spit Jonah out on dry land.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Flyer Friday
Here are the items I found in the flyers this week....
Rexall
10% off 10 pk. stamps limit 3
Cristie Crackers $1.69 limit 4
Dare Cookies $1.69 limit 4
Always, Tampax or Kotex products 2/$6.99
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.99
Cottonelle 12 dbl rolls $4.99
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $3.25 limit 4
Mennen, Lady Speed Stick, Arrid or Arm & Hammer Antiperspirant $1.99
Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 260-330g. $1.99
Holiday Luncheon Meat $1.79
Tena $5.99
Rexall Shave Foam $1.49
Aveeno $5 off
Pert Plus $2.49
Lubriderm $4.99
Comet $1.00
SOS Pads 4pk. $1.00
J-Cloths 2/$5.00
Zehrs
Boneless, Skinless Turkey or Chicken Breasts $3.99/lb.
Cashmere 12 dbl. rolls $4.99
Strawberries 1 lb. 2/$3.00
PC lg. raw zipperback shrimp $4.99 1 lb.
Janes Chicken Strips, Burgers or Nuggets $6.99
Kraft Cheese Slices $2.99
500g. Cheese Whiz $2.99
Kellogg's Family Size Cereal $3.99
Croissants 6pk. $1.49
Deli World Rye Bread $1.99
Tortillas or Naan $2.99
Extra Lean ground beef $3.99/lb.
Cook's Hickory Smoked Ham $1.99/lb.
Club Pack Chicken Legs $1.89/lb.
PC Sausages $3.99 /pkg.
Bluewater Fillets $2.99
Bento Sushi 2/$10 200g. tray
Rye Bread or Pumpernikel $2.49 (store baked)
3 lb. bag PC Oraganic Apples $3.99
Honey Tangerines $0.99/lb.
Whole or Cored Pineapple $3.49
Nutrigrain bars $1.99
Fruit by the Foot $1.99
PC Salad Dressing $1.99
Hellmann's Mayo 890 ml. $3.99
Quacker Instant Oatmeal $2.49
1.13kg. Meat Lasagna $5.99
Simply 100% Orange or Apple Juice $3.49
Swanson TV Dinners $1.99
Knorr Sidekicks 4/$5.00
Cat Chow 1.62kg. $5.99
Exact Womanly Products $2.49
Degree, Secret, Right Guard $1.99
Food Basics
Primo Pasta $0.88
Primo Sauce $0.88
Primo Beans $0.88
Coke or Pepsi 18pk. $4.44
Prime Fresh Chickens $4.99 each
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Minute Maid OJ 1.75l. $1.99
Hambuger Helper $1.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.99
Dole Fruit Bowls or Gel Snacks $1.99
Knorr sidekicks $0.99
Michelinas $0.99
Red Rose Tea 72's $1.99
Sour Cream $1.49
500g. Billy Bee Honey $3.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $1.99
Mark Angelo Pork Chops 2pk. $1.99
" " " Kabobs 4pk. $2.99
High Liner Fish in Tempura Batter 12 $4.99
Zeus Greek Pitas $1.00
Broccoli $0.69 each
Tomatoes on the vine $0.99/lb.
Dole Coleslaw $0.99
2 lb. Onions $0.99
5 lb. KLondike Rose Potatoes $1.99
Chicken Breasts or Wings $2.99/lb.
Selection Bacon $2.88
Canadian Tire
Charmin 20 Dbl. rolls $7.97 Fri-Sun. Only
Asst. coke Products 12 pk. $2.97
Foodland
Inside Round Roast $2.47/lb.
Kraft Cheese Bars 500g. $4.97
Primo Pasta $0.97
Primo Sauce $0.97
Primo Tomatoes $0.97
Sidekicks $0.97
Chef Boyardee $0.97
Chicken Wings Value Pack $2.97/lb.
Crusty Rolls 12 pk. $2.49
Italian or French bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper 2/$4.00
Johnsonville Sausage 2/$5.00
Zellers
Purex Laundry Soap 32 uses $2.99
Maxwell House $6.99
Campbells Soup $0.59
Bounty Basic 12 Roll $10.99
Tropical Grove Drinks 9 x 300 ml. $1.88 sat and sun only
Ivory Soap 10x90g. $3.79
Lysol Wipes $1.99
Walmart
Bounty 18 rolls $13.97
Kraft Cheese Clices $2.97
Palmolice Dish Soap 1l. $2.00
Mr. Clean 1.2l. $3.00
Top Dogs $2.00
Dempsters Buns $2.00
Central Bakery Bread $1.00
Kraft Dressing $1.25
Shoppers
Dove 2x120g. $1.99 Sun. & Mon. Only
Royale 24 Rolls $3.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Life Paper Towels 8 rolls $1.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Royale Kleenex $0.69
Speedstick or Adidas Deodorant $1.79
Life Flavored Water 6pk. $1.49
Life 12 pk. Water $1.49
Simply Food Fruit cups 2/$4.00
Kraft Dressing $1.99
Eggs $1.99
Butter $2.99
Someone reminded me that Macs has 4l. of milk for $3.99 all the time.
Rexall
10% off 10 pk. stamps limit 3
Cristie Crackers $1.69 limit 4
Dare Cookies $1.69 limit 4
Always, Tampax or Kotex products 2/$6.99
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.99
Cottonelle 12 dbl rolls $4.99
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $3.25 limit 4
Mennen, Lady Speed Stick, Arrid or Arm & Hammer Antiperspirant $1.99
Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 260-330g. $1.99
Holiday Luncheon Meat $1.79
Tena $5.99
Rexall Shave Foam $1.49
Aveeno $5 off
Pert Plus $2.49
Lubriderm $4.99
Comet $1.00
SOS Pads 4pk. $1.00
J-Cloths 2/$5.00
Zehrs
Boneless, Skinless Turkey or Chicken Breasts $3.99/lb.
Cashmere 12 dbl. rolls $4.99
Strawberries 1 lb. 2/$3.00
PC lg. raw zipperback shrimp $4.99 1 lb.
Janes Chicken Strips, Burgers or Nuggets $6.99
Kraft Cheese Slices $2.99
500g. Cheese Whiz $2.99
Kellogg's Family Size Cereal $3.99
Croissants 6pk. $1.49
Deli World Rye Bread $1.99
Tortillas or Naan $2.99
Extra Lean ground beef $3.99/lb.
Cook's Hickory Smoked Ham $1.99/lb.
Club Pack Chicken Legs $1.89/lb.
PC Sausages $3.99 /pkg.
Bluewater Fillets $2.99
Bento Sushi 2/$10 200g. tray
Rye Bread or Pumpernikel $2.49 (store baked)
3 lb. bag PC Oraganic Apples $3.99
Honey Tangerines $0.99/lb.
Whole or Cored Pineapple $3.49
Nutrigrain bars $1.99
Fruit by the Foot $1.99
PC Salad Dressing $1.99
Hellmann's Mayo 890 ml. $3.99
Quacker Instant Oatmeal $2.49
1.13kg. Meat Lasagna $5.99
Simply 100% Orange or Apple Juice $3.49
Swanson TV Dinners $1.99
Knorr Sidekicks 4/$5.00
Cat Chow 1.62kg. $5.99
Exact Womanly Products $2.49
Degree, Secret, Right Guard $1.99
Food Basics
Primo Pasta $0.88
Primo Sauce $0.88
Primo Beans $0.88
Coke or Pepsi 18pk. $4.44
Prime Fresh Chickens $4.99 each
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Minute Maid OJ 1.75l. $1.99
Hambuger Helper $1.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.99
Dole Fruit Bowls or Gel Snacks $1.99
Knorr sidekicks $0.99
Michelinas $0.99
Red Rose Tea 72's $1.99
Sour Cream $1.49
500g. Billy Bee Honey $3.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $1.99
Mark Angelo Pork Chops 2pk. $1.99
" " " Kabobs 4pk. $2.99
High Liner Fish in Tempura Batter 12 $4.99
Zeus Greek Pitas $1.00
Broccoli $0.69 each
Tomatoes on the vine $0.99/lb.
Dole Coleslaw $0.99
2 lb. Onions $0.99
5 lb. KLondike Rose Potatoes $1.99
Chicken Breasts or Wings $2.99/lb.
Selection Bacon $2.88
Canadian Tire
Charmin 20 Dbl. rolls $7.97 Fri-Sun. Only
Asst. coke Products 12 pk. $2.97
Foodland
Inside Round Roast $2.47/lb.
Kraft Cheese Bars 500g. $4.97
Primo Pasta $0.97
Primo Sauce $0.97
Primo Tomatoes $0.97
Sidekicks $0.97
Chef Boyardee $0.97
Chicken Wings Value Pack $2.97/lb.
Crusty Rolls 12 pk. $2.49
Italian or French bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper 2/$4.00
Johnsonville Sausage 2/$5.00
Zellers
Purex Laundry Soap 32 uses $2.99
Maxwell House $6.99
Campbells Soup $0.59
Bounty Basic 12 Roll $10.99
Tropical Grove Drinks 9 x 300 ml. $1.88 sat and sun only
Ivory Soap 10x90g. $3.79
Lysol Wipes $1.99
Walmart
Bounty 18 rolls $13.97
Kraft Cheese Clices $2.97
Palmolice Dish Soap 1l. $2.00
Mr. Clean 1.2l. $3.00
Top Dogs $2.00
Dempsters Buns $2.00
Central Bakery Bread $1.00
Kraft Dressing $1.25
Shoppers
Dove 2x120g. $1.99 Sun. & Mon. Only
Royale 24 Rolls $3.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Life Paper Towels 8 rolls $1.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Royale Kleenex $0.69
Speedstick or Adidas Deodorant $1.79
Life Flavored Water 6pk. $1.49
Life 12 pk. Water $1.49
Simply Food Fruit cups 2/$4.00
Kraft Dressing $1.99
Eggs $1.99
Butter $2.99
Someone reminded me that Macs has 4l. of milk for $3.99 all the time.
My Favorite Sites
Here are a few of the sites that have really been a blessings to me over the last few years.
www.lainesletters.com - I especially enjoyed her In My Home letters but it is all wonderful!
www.achristianhome.com - SO much great information and links on this site. Just awesome!
www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com - I juswt discovered this blog in the last year but it has been a real blessing to me.
www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com - Encouraged me in my role as a wife and mother.
www.momof9splace.com - So many wonderful articles here!
These are just a few but so great - I hope you take some time to check them out - you will be blessed! (After all your other duties are looked after ofcourse! I don't want to be leading anyone away from things they need to be doing ~smile~)
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
www.lainesletters.com - I especially enjoyed her In My Home letters but it is all wonderful!
www.achristianhome.com - SO much great information and links on this site. Just awesome!
www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com - I juswt discovered this blog in the last year but it has been a real blessing to me.
www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com - Encouraged me in my role as a wife and mother.
www.momof9splace.com - So many wonderful articles here!
These are just a few but so great - I hope you take some time to check them out - you will be blessed! (After all your other duties are looked after ofcourse! I don't want to be leading anyone away from things they need to be doing ~smile~)
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
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