Words of Truth

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Matthew 12:36-37

Tasting a good thing

O taste and see that the LORD is good: ...
Psalm 34:8a

Today, I enjoyed a "real" (i.e., from the backyard, ripened on the windowsill) tomato sandwich on soft white bread with mayonnaise and salt. What a treat! We had looked forward to such treats when we returned to the south, but they hadn't come along as often as I'd hoped. That makes the small parade of tomatoes gracing the windowsill this summer that much more special.

What a blessing that sandwich was this afternoon!

Thank you, Lord, for the food! It was delicious, and nutritious, and I enjoyed it very much! :)

Delighting in the Lord

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:4

How do I delight myself in You, Lord?

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; ...
Isaiah 58:13-14a

Ebbie

I lost a little friend today... a little furry friend who liked to chase butterflies, and drink half & half, and offer very loud opinions.

I'm grateful for the years God gave me with her. She was truly one of His lovely creations.

A virtuous woman

I want to be like this...

	Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
	The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
	She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
	She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
	She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
	She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
	She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
	She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
	She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
	She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
	She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
	She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
	She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
	Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
	She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
	Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
	She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
	She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
	Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
	Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
	Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
	Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31: 10-31 I want to work willingly with my hands and not to eat the bread of idleness. Some days, I do better than others!

Lovely things

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8



I've so enjoyed looking at some of the lovely things that other Christian ladies have posted online that I thought I might share some of my favorite things, too.

I'm particularly fond of lists (my own and other people's :)). If some of my favorite books or movies appear on someone else's list ... I like to assume that I might really enjoy some of their other favorites as well.