A Funny Poem

The stars shine above us in a lovely sight,
I wish I could stay up and watch them all night.
But alas, it is true;
the rumbling in my tummy is begging for stew.
If only I may butter my bread,
and eat every piece before heading to bed!
But, instead,
I must take only one slice.
Though I possess the ability to devour it twice.
Three times, four times, maybe even more,
I opened the cupboard and peeked through the door.
The candy looked so tasty,
the cake all alone!
I decided to keep it company,
no one would know.
I took one small bite-
I was too hungry to resist!
Either the cake looked so yummy or my mind was playing tricks.
I took just one small bite,
that's when all went amiss!
I had to have another bite, then another,
then more.
Soon there was nothing left behind the cupboard door.
Perhaps Mother was right,
I shouldn't eat so many sweets.
They filled my tummy right up to the brink!
Then the room began spinning,
and spinning galore!
Before I knew it,
I was fast asleep on the floor.

Ask, and it shall be given to you.

My dad got this as a daily devotional from Spurgeon's Morning Devotion, and I thought it very profound.


"Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you.

We know of a place in England still existing, where a dole of bread is served to every passerby who chooses to ask for it. Whoever the traveller may be, he has but to knock at the door of St. Cross Hospital, and there is the dole of bread for him. Jesus Christ so loveth sinners that He has built a St. Cross Hospital, so that whenever a sinner is hungry, he has but to knock and have his wants supplied. Nay, He has done better; He has attached to this Hospital of the Cross a bath; and whenever a soul is black and filthy, it has but to go there and be washed. The fountain is always full, always efficacious. No sinner ever went into it and found that it could not wash away his stains. Sins which were scarlet and crimson have all disappeared, and the sinner has been whiter than snow. As if this were not enough, there is attached to this Hospital of the Cross a wardrobe, and a sinner making application simply as a sinner, may be clothed from head to foot; and if he wishes to be a soldier, he may not merely have a garment for ordinary wear, but armour which shall cover him from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. If he asks for a sword, he shall have that given to him, and a shield too. Nothing that is good for him shall be denied him. He shall have spending-money so long as he lives, and he shall have an eternal heritage of glorious treasure when he enters into the joy of his Lord. If all these things are to be had by merely knocking at mercy's door, O my soul, knock hard this morning, and ask large things of thy generous Lord. Leave not the throne of grace till all thy wants have been spread before the Lord, and until by faith thou hast a comfortable prospect that they shall be all supplied. No bashfulness need retard when Jesus invites. No unbelief should hinder when Jesus promises. No cold-heartedness should restrain when such blessings are to be obtained."

Christmas Morning

Eyes fly open.

Why am I awake?

Snuggle deeper into the blankets.

No!

It's Christmas morning!

Slip on bathrobe.

Run upstairs.

Gawk at tree.

Gawk at stockings.

Siblings run down.

Check watch.

Only 6:30.

Half-hour to go.

Sing carols, read stories to pass the time.

Finally it's 7 o'clock.

Half go upstairs to wake Mom and Dad.

Half go downstairs to wake Grandma and Grandpa.

Present time!

Thank God for our blessings.

Rejoice in the spirit of Christmas.

Beauty Tip of the Week

     Everyone talks about finding your own style, being unique, loving who you are and so forth.  One really, really great way to do this is make your own jewelry.  I can't wear anything but gold earrings, so I have to know how to change out the wires on most store bought earrings, but I love making my own as well.  It's easy, too; if you have beads lying around your house, you can use those, or you can use anything you find.

       You really only need two tools - a pair of needle nose pliers, and a pair of wire cutters.  These can be picked up at craft or hardware stores.  Other than that, you need wire, a pair of able hands, and good lighting, and maybe an easy pattern.  For the pattern, just google how to make something, and then browse around until you find an easy one.
     The great thing about homemade jewelry is that no one else will have something just like whatever you made.  It'll be completely unique, and completely you.  If what you like changes, then you can just take it apart and remake it - it's as simple as that.
     Go get creative!