August 2012
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“What is personality? God created each individual, and he created each with a...”
“The gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit must go hand in hand....”
– Long-distance talks with friends. :)
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Break Every Chain
All sufficient sacrifice So freely given Such a price Bought our redemption Heaven’s gates swing wide There is power in the name of Jesus There is power in the name of Jesus There is power in the name of Jesus To Break every chain Break every chain Break every chain
at the rate i'm going, it'll take me months to...
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Quick Update
It’s the first week of school.
SO FAR, it’s been work, work, and work. :) Having a new team and new batch of students is a lot of work and a lot of fun too.
School has been… wow. I’m taking the last few of my classes before i move on up to the next step and I am faced with one subject that I have been pushing back in high hopes that it disappears when I wake up the next...
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The Seafarer (lovely poem translated from original...
I can make a true song about me myself, tell my travels, how I often endured days of struggle, troublesome times, [how I] have suffered grim sorrow at heart, known in the ship many worries [abodes of care], the terrible tossing of the waves, where the anxious night watch often took me at the ship’s prow, when it tossed near the cliffs. Fettered by cold were my feet, by frost in...
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that...”
– Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
For this year
(via iamlittlei)
one of my favorite quotes in the book.
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Running the race as an Athlete
And with that, we bid Olympics 2012 an adieu. The two weeks of international athleticism flew by so fast. We were able to witness record-breaking sprints and races, various awarding ceremonies, disappointments, frustrations and celebration as well.
Most of us have probably picked up a sport or two while we were growing up. If we weren’t naturally athletic, we were at least required to do...
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who...”
– DC Talk (via littlethingsaboutgod)
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The Language Sandwich
Extending a child’s vocabulary or language skills is one that an adult educator or parent can strive for. Everyday interactions with children are fraught with possibilities to introduce new words with them. It becomes easy to overcomplicate matters and be too scientific with definitions. However, a good reminder is to keep things simple.
The language sandwich is something that you can apply...
IrisTrinkets now moved to Storenvy!
Hello dear readers! I’ve moved my store from Etsy to Storenvy just to upload more items and choices for all of you and to keep prices lower!! Right now there is a selection of hand-knit scarves and cowls, handmade earrings, necklaces for you to enjoy.
Shipping is lower at 2.00 for the first item and a derivative of 1.00 after that. International shipping is available as well.
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Home style fries and Dip
When you have a bag of potatoes and you are craving for some french fries from your favorite local fast food, one of the healthier options is to make your own. That way, you can control the ingredients that you use and the other best part? Making your own dip to go with it as well.
Ingredients:
Potatoes, Cajun spices, garlic powder, salt & pepper, paprika and olive oil
For the dip:...
Gaah!
My thumb’s still out of commission. I lived without a bandage for a week, and now thinking that wasn’t a good idea so much OUCH! :/
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Book Review: The Pleasures of God by John Piper
The book, “The Pleasures of God: Meditations on God’s Delight in Being God” by John Piper is full of biblical theology, deep and very heavy that it challenges you to think long and hard about the content of the book. He starts off the book by pointing the readers to the only true source of satisfaction, contentment and joy, which is God. He also challenges the reader to truly...
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Book Review: Don't Stop Laughing Now!
The book, “Don’t Stop Laughing Now! Stories to tickle your funny bone and strengthen your faith” compiled by Ann Spangler and Shari MacDonald is written in order to provide some laughter and hilarity for the small and big things that happens throughout our lives. The collection of funny stories by different authors from different walks of life provides an interesting take and...
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Book Review: Your heart's desire by Sheri Rose...
The book titled, “Your Heart’s Desire: 14 truths that will forever change the way you love and are loved” by Sheri Rose Shepherd is a book that aims to talk about love, a concept that as Christians we strive to practice and often struggle to show as well. The author uses anecdotes from her life and shares with a lot of honesty in order to share biblical truth. In the back of the...
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Calvary Love by Amy Carmichael
Calvary Love
by Amy Carmichael
If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in contrast perhaps with what I think of as my strong points; if I adopt a superior attitude, forgetting “Who made thee to differ? And what hast thou that thou hast not received?” then I know nothing of Calvary love.
If I find myself taking lapses for granted, “Oh,...
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Using Summer Produce in Pastas
I was able to drop by this awesome fruit and vegetable market in Salinas and I was able to grab bunches of fresh parsley, a bag of summer squash (which I planned to use for soup and pasta) and a bunch of other things (it was all very affordable). One thing that I had to adjust to when I moved to California was the produce and the seasons. One positive thing about it is that you get to use...
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Take an Inspiration Drive
Traveling is one activity that i find visually and intellectually stimulating. Seeing new sights, meeting new people and eating new food wakes up my brain and gets me in a thinking, writing, painting and designing mood. Last week, I went on a drive along Highway 1 from Salinas until Carmel to take some photographs, enjoy the scenery and of course, enjoy the local fare (food included). One of the...
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Herbal essences on my mind.
Yesterday, I drove to Carmel to take some photographs, relax a little bit and get some inspiration and also check out some of their products. I found this awesome fruit and vegetable market and had so much fun!! ;) I got some summer squash, 2 bags of avocado (nom nom!), bunches of parsley and a bag of kiwi (one of my favorite fruits). Big sur was beautiful, monterey really grows on me and i love...
