Those of you who have been reading my blog posts for a while probably know that In my Writing book for school, my assignment is often the following or similiar to so:
1.) I have to take notes off of a certain Translation's version of a scripture
2.) I have to use that note outline to write a rough draft of the portion of scripture.
3.) There are other little details I also have to attend to. but it basically comes out with something of this sort:
There was a man of considerable wealth in society; this man had two sons whom he dearly loved. One day the man's younger son came to him and said that he wanted his portion of inheritance money now. The gracious father agreed divide the inheritance now and give it to his sons, rather than the immoral son having to wait till it was rightly his. The younger son spent his money on unspeakable things. Since he had spent it so extravagantly, the money was soon simply gone. He had to lower himself and was hired to feed pigs. Out of starvation, he began to believe even pig food looked attractive to eat. A wealthy man's son, now completely broke and starving!
Finally, the younger son, full of shame and repentance, came to his senses. He figured that maybe his father; who treated his servant with the utmost car, unlike the farmer, would allow him to become like a servant and work for him. He prepared what he would say to his father, and thus began his trek homeward, Imagine the humiliation! The younger son, by lowering himself, was manning up.
Long before he reached home his father saw him in the distance. Because his son was coming home, where he belonged, the father joyously ran towards his son. You must know, in those days it was like putting yourself on the level of a despicable outcast to run out of excitement. The father didn't care! His child had returned! He compassionately embraced his son who'd been lost. The younger son began to recite his reasonable speech, though he quickly was cut off by his father's orders. What was this his dear father was saying? It couldn't be! The father was ordering his servants to prepare a feast. The man's explanation was that his son who was dead was now alive! How wonderful! This son of his, he declared, was lost but now found. Astoundingly, the father had forgiven his son; no strings attached, and was now celebrating him.
While the shocking event occurred, the Elder Son was out working. Upon his return he heard the festivities and questioned the servants outside. The servants then went on to tell him that his brother had returned and his father was celebrating. They also told how the father killed a fatty, flavorful calf for the event. The news greatly angered the righteous elder brother. The elder brother was prideful and considered himself much better than his brother, even though his brother had earnestly changed. Because he was extremely upset about it all, he selfishly sulked and fed his anger. The elder brother proved his un-forgiveness, ultimately, by not going in to join the festivities.
The loving father came out and pleaded with his difficult son. But the eldest son replied: ' I've worked as hard as possible for you. I've faithfully labored and you never rewarded me like this. You never killed a pathetic goat for me! Yet when this immoral pig of a son of yours comes home after gambling away your money, you celebrate by killing the best animal we've ever had!' The elder son went on to point out, again, that his father was showing favor to the younger son who was completely undeserved. By saying these things the elder brother verbally disowned his 'looser' of a brother. His father patiently explained that it was right to celebrate, because his brother who was lost was now found. The son who had been in darkness was now in the light; they should rejoice!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Christy.
A while back I read a book titled Christy by Catherine Marshall. I enjoyed it a bit more than I should have.
Regardless, it was still a ridiculously good book. I wrote a book report on it for school.
Here it is:
Christy is a genuine story, written by Catherine Marshall Lesourd. The copyright of this book is 1967, also done by Mrs. Lesourd. Christy is published by Avon Books Incorporated. Catherine, as an author uses her maiden name only. Thus, the novel is by 'Catherine Marshall', though her name is indeed Catherine Marshall Lesourd. The editor of this powerful book is Leonard E. Lesourd. Christy was first published in 1967.
The setting of our brilliant book is one of great depths; rural Cutter Gap, Tennessee in the year of 1912. Now you must understand, though the year was indeed 1912, in ways traveling to Cutter Gap was like traveling back a century. I say this for an abundance of reasons, one being the mountaineers were without modern transportation; I say mountaineers for they were, the story takes place in the Wild Appalachian Mountain Ranges. Another reason Cutter Gap was like a flash from the past was the culture overall. The culture was rich and authentic, full of 17th and 18th century ideas from their Calvinistic ancestors. Which brings me to another point, their religious beliefs had been handed down, and twisted along the way, from their legalistic Scottish/Irish ancestors, too. Another major thing that made Cutter Gap well, Cutter Gap, were the people. The people of Cutter Gap were truly unlike any others. They felt deeper than most humans and were often Iron-Willed, Fun-Loving, Rough n' Tough, Tenderhearted, Drunken, Sharp, Vulnerable - all in the same person! The setting to this beloved classic makes the plot a most curious one.
As I've said, the characters of Christy are extremely unique and full of deeper depths that we usually find in people. There are more than many crucial characters to this charming read, but I must only mention the most key ones, beginning with Christy herself. Christy Huddleston is a small, brilliant, lively, and exceedingly determined 19-year-old. In her eyes, Christy's well-off life in Ashville is dull. Longing for something MORE and adventure brings her to be the Cutter Gap school teacher. She is mesmerized by these intriguing mountaineers, they immediately capture her. God uses these people and their mountains to forever-change Christy. I could go and on about Miss Huddleston, though I shall move on. The next crucial character is the remarkable Alice Henderson. Miss Alice, as we know her, is the founder of the Christian mission which Christy works for. She is an older lady - about fifty when our tale begins. Miss Alice is oozing with such supernatural peace, love, and acceptance that Christy has never seen before! Miss Henderson is truly a woman of noble character. Her influence plays a large part in the people of Cutter Gap. Another main character in Christy is David Grantland, the young minister of The Cove. David is big, charming, studious, and has a wonderful sense of humor. David is not quite sure who he is or what he believes. Finally, there is Neil MacNeill, the doctor of The Cove. Dr. MacNeill is a most curious man. He is muscular, tall, strong-willed, extraordinarily knowledgeable, and oh so different from the others. The Characters of Christy make for an undiminishing enjoyment of the book.
The concentrated upon theme for our story is Christy and her transformation from Ashville Christy Huddleston to Cutter Gap Christy Huddleston. Mrs. Lesourd truly makes her theme one of beauty, bringing the characters, setting, plot to life intensely through Christy's eyes. In all, the book's theme accurately brings our history to life in true mountain style.
The main events of this book are ample in supply. Christy's many discoveries of God are just a few. Dr. Neil's layers being transformed and peeled back. The radical impact on Christy made by Miss Alice. The children gaining education. The improvements of Cutter Gap, spiritually and physically. David's astounding realization. Deep friendships formed. Tragedy strikes several times. Anywho, the events of this tale are thrilling and inspirational.
The lessons taught in Christy are wholesome, heart-opening, and thought provoking. From Christy we learn innumerable things, one being God IS. God is constant. He is always. He is love. He is MORE. From courageous Alice Henderson we can learn to love unconditionally. From Little Burl we can learn that we are called to walk in The Love Of Christ. From Mrs. Mchone we see the victory we have in Christ. From Neil MacNeill we learn the power of surrender and so much more. The lessons in this book are gripping and not irrelevant.
I thought Christy was a delightful read! Though, this story of Mrs. Lesourd's is extremely intense. Thus, it adds many negatives and is not for all readers. I would recommend Christy to select people. All in all, the author did a wonderfully splendid job at writing her book.
There ya have it folks, my book report on Christy.
Regardless, it was still a ridiculously good book. I wrote a book report on it for school.
Here it is:
Christy is a genuine story, written by Catherine Marshall Lesourd. The copyright of this book is 1967, also done by Mrs. Lesourd. Christy is published by Avon Books Incorporated. Catherine, as an author uses her maiden name only. Thus, the novel is by 'Catherine Marshall', though her name is indeed Catherine Marshall Lesourd. The editor of this powerful book is Leonard E. Lesourd. Christy was first published in 1967.
The setting of our brilliant book is one of great depths; rural Cutter Gap, Tennessee in the year of 1912. Now you must understand, though the year was indeed 1912, in ways traveling to Cutter Gap was like traveling back a century. I say this for an abundance of reasons, one being the mountaineers were without modern transportation; I say mountaineers for they were, the story takes place in the Wild Appalachian Mountain Ranges. Another reason Cutter Gap was like a flash from the past was the culture overall. The culture was rich and authentic, full of 17th and 18th century ideas from their Calvinistic ancestors. Which brings me to another point, their religious beliefs had been handed down, and twisted along the way, from their legalistic Scottish/Irish ancestors, too. Another major thing that made Cutter Gap well, Cutter Gap, were the people. The people of Cutter Gap were truly unlike any others. They felt deeper than most humans and were often Iron-Willed, Fun-Loving, Rough n' Tough, Tenderhearted, Drunken, Sharp, Vulnerable - all in the same person! The setting to this beloved classic makes the plot a most curious one.
As I've said, the characters of Christy are extremely unique and full of deeper depths that we usually find in people. There are more than many crucial characters to this charming read, but I must only mention the most key ones, beginning with Christy herself. Christy Huddleston is a small, brilliant, lively, and exceedingly determined 19-year-old. In her eyes, Christy's well-off life in Ashville is dull. Longing for something MORE and adventure brings her to be the Cutter Gap school teacher. She is mesmerized by these intriguing mountaineers, they immediately capture her. God uses these people and their mountains to forever-change Christy. I could go and on about Miss Huddleston, though I shall move on. The next crucial character is the remarkable Alice Henderson. Miss Alice, as we know her, is the founder of the Christian mission which Christy works for. She is an older lady - about fifty when our tale begins. Miss Alice is oozing with such supernatural peace, love, and acceptance that Christy has never seen before! Miss Henderson is truly a woman of noble character. Her influence plays a large part in the people of Cutter Gap. Another main character in Christy is David Grantland, the young minister of The Cove. David is big, charming, studious, and has a wonderful sense of humor. David is not quite sure who he is or what he believes. Finally, there is Neil MacNeill, the doctor of The Cove. Dr. MacNeill is a most curious man. He is muscular, tall, strong-willed, extraordinarily knowledgeable, and oh so different from the others. The Characters of Christy make for an undiminishing enjoyment of the book.
The concentrated upon theme for our story is Christy and her transformation from Ashville Christy Huddleston to Cutter Gap Christy Huddleston. Mrs. Lesourd truly makes her theme one of beauty, bringing the characters, setting, plot to life intensely through Christy's eyes. In all, the book's theme accurately brings our history to life in true mountain style.
The main events of this book are ample in supply. Christy's many discoveries of God are just a few. Dr. Neil's layers being transformed and peeled back. The radical impact on Christy made by Miss Alice. The children gaining education. The improvements of Cutter Gap, spiritually and physically. David's astounding realization. Deep friendships formed. Tragedy strikes several times. Anywho, the events of this tale are thrilling and inspirational.
The lessons taught in Christy are wholesome, heart-opening, and thought provoking. From Christy we learn innumerable things, one being God IS. God is constant. He is always. He is love. He is MORE. From courageous Alice Henderson we can learn to love unconditionally. From Little Burl we can learn that we are called to walk in The Love Of Christ. From Mrs. Mchone we see the victory we have in Christ. From Neil MacNeill we learn the power of surrender and so much more. The lessons in this book are gripping and not irrelevant.
I thought Christy was a delightful read! Though, this story of Mrs. Lesourd's is extremely intense. Thus, it adds many negatives and is not for all readers. I would recommend Christy to select people. All in all, the author did a wonderfully splendid job at writing her book.
There ya have it folks, my book report on Christy.
In Christ.
Before I begin this post, I am obligated to sorta-not-really apologize. I realize my past few blog posts have been slightly A.D.D and not exactly written in proper form.
This one will also be. I will strive for paragraph unity, etc., but that is not my goal in my blog posts.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. -Colossians 3:23-24 NIV.
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. - John 15:4-5 NIV.
. -Psalm 1 ESV.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their lifewill lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?-Matthew 16:24-26 NIV.
This one will also be. I will strive for paragraph unity, etc., but that is not my goal in my blog posts.
"HE IS ABLE
I loved what
our family read tonight at the dinner table in The Daily Light. HE is ABLE to:
do
exceedingly abundantly above all! Eph 3:20
make all
grace abound! 2 Cor 9:8
aid those
tempted! Heb 2:18
save to the
uttermost! Heb 7:25
keep you
from stumbling!
present you
faultless! Jude 24
keep us
until that Day! 2 Tim 1:12
subdue all
things!Phil 3:21
His ability
has no end, and He lives in us! Hallelujah!
"According
to your faith let it be to you." Matt 9:28-29
Help us in
our faith dear Lord.
Love
Michelle+1."- Posted on the Above Rubies Facebook page.
This was, to me personally, such a treasure!!! I hope you who read this can glean from and be impacted by it! The posts on this page are ones of Biblical encouragement. I HIGHLY recommend 'liking' this page if you are on Facebook. If you are not on FB, you can also receive the daily encouraging messages here: //aboverubies.org/~aboverub/index.php/blogs/archive/calendar/2013/03
In Christ we are able, if you'll only believe it! Those who are Christians have received the Holy Spirit; we have The Spirit of Christ on the inside of us! We CAN, through, in, and too Him, do great things!
You may be wondering as to how you get yourself to this place of truly embracing Christ in you. There isn't a formula.
There is faith.
Your thought life, it must be focused on The Lord. Speak words of faith, truth, and ultimately scriptures over yourself CONSTANTLY. Write it. Do what helps you.
Speak over yourself that He is constant. In Christ, you have strength. In Christ, you are a Child of The light, thus you arise and shine. In Christ, you are able. In Christ, you are Kingdom Advancer. In Christ, you love-well. In Christ, you press on to know your Lord MORE. In Christ, you go hard. In Christ, you are redeemed. In Christ, you walk in His light. In Christ, you are a treasure. In Christ, you are filled with love. In Christ, you are filled with peace that surpasses all understanding. In Christ, you walk in tune with The Holy Spirit. In Christ, you lay the idol of 'ME' down and obey. In Christ, you are delivered. In Christ, you are positive. In Christ , you are an encourage-er. In Christ, you soar. In Christ, you are wise. In Christ, you are on a mission for The Almighty. In Christ, you are set apart. In Christ, you have overcome. In Christ, your chains have been broken. In Christ, you have heavenly, deep soul rest. In Christ, you are dead to sin. In Christ, you are bringer of HE and his LIFE. In Christ, you put to death evil. In Christ, you wholeheartedly serve The Lord. In Christ, you have everlasting and true life, hope, love, faith and so much more.
Here are a few scriptures that help me and may help you in this way:
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.-Mark 11:24 ESV.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory....- Colossians 3:1-5 NIV.
Philippians 3:2-21 MSG.
Proverbs 4.
...He rescued me because he delighted in me.-Psalm 18:19
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
you whom I took from the ends of the earth,
and called from its farthest corners,
saying to you, "You are my servant,
I have chosen you and not cast you off";
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Behold, all who are incensed against you
shall be put to shame and confounded;
those who strive against you
shall be as nothing and shall perish.-Isaiah 41:9-11 ESV.
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lordis the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.-Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV.
Psalm 40 NIV.
Psalm 42 NIV.
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:8-9 NIV.
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:8-9 NIV.
There are also many, many more. But I'm choosing not to put them.
Why?
Get into The Lord and His Word.
Get into The Lord and His Word.
YOU are found in Christ alone.
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