tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63552437583034759232012-01-28T23:06:39.913-06:00This blog was created with the hopes of helping women discover the treasures within themselves and God's Word. ...And it has a become a platform for me to share these truths through my stories.Treasure Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17662959799246513926noreply@blogger.comBlogger2931100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6355243758303475923.post-46842980704083365652010-10-12T10:07:00.004-05:002010-10-12T10:53:02.470-05:00

The house is a frenzy around her. Everyone is trying to get ready and get out the door on time, but in her bedroom, time must be frozen.The music drifts underneath the closed door like a sweet smelling fragrance. Amidst the hustle and bustle and barking commands to hurry, the fourteen year old melodic voice rises above the other noises. "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is

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We concluded our 2010 Mission’s Convention last night. Last Sunday night Bro. Mike Louton preached a sermon entitled, “Not Willing that Any Should Perish”. His sermon struck a chord deep in the hearts of the Blann family. I guess since the first day our children became ours, Rusty and I vowed to teach them the way of Christ~ the heart beat of God ~ if you will. So, in essence, we have raised

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Yesterday afternoon I was headed to the store, minding my own business, lost in a world of thoughts.I was about 20-30 feet from an intersection when I saw out of the corner of my eye, a vehicle that was not slowing down for the stop sign. From that second on I felt like I was in some type of slow motion movie where sounds are muted and everyone and everything is moving in slow motion with very

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Today I read words penned by another. I was inspired and reminded of the great love our God has for ALL of us~ regardless of our past and present.Please visit her blog and read her testimony of the compelling love of God in her life.He will do the same for you!Click here to read her testimony.blessings to you today!dorinda

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I am so thankful for Jesus in my life. He is my everything!He is the Word of God! John 1:1He is the Truth! John 14:6He is the Way! John 14:6He is the Life! John 14:6He is my everything!This morning, I just needed Him to speak to me. Physically I just wasn't feeling 100%. I have mounds of work to do and there are some projects looming in my future that, quite honestly, I cannot

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Sometimes when I read my Word, I am "fed" spiritually and don't particularly "enjoy" my meal. Other times, I sit down at the table God has prepared for me and I am like a ravenous animal.The "meat" is so delicious and my soul has been craving just that! Yesterday was one of those times. It wasn't a large meal by any means, but God just spoke to me VOLUMES in one sentence of His Word, in one "

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I will run to You.I will run to You!That's all I can remember of the song right now, but that's all I need.It's my life song. I see my emotions, my feelings, my thoughts, my struggles as a video in my head.Maybe I can describe it:The battle scene is grim. It's black and white and the sad music is playing. There are explosions everywhere. The wounded walk through the clouds of smoke with a

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Had there ever been a night any darker?Tori, felt the darkness like thick velvet around her. She stumbled over a trash can and a cat went screeching over what Tori assumed to be a fence.The cold air made her body ache. What she would do for just a jacket right now. Her fingers and toes were so cold she wasn't sure she still had them all.Her steps were labored as she willed each frozen foot to

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Heroes in our City~ Paudert and Evans It is almost 11:00 pm and my family and me are about to go to bed. Tonight I will kiss my husband a few more times and hug my kids with much more emotion. Tonight two families are facing a day tomorrow without their son, their brother, their dad, their husband. Tonight two families are grieving the loss of their hero- our heroes.Officers Bill Evans and

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Focused on the GoalI'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward--to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.So let's keep

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Ok. For all of you ladies out there who just HATE this weekend- not because you don't love your mom, but because you desperately want to BE a mom- this is for you~ with lots of love and admiration to each of you! Remember to scroll all the way down to the music player and mute it. "> Happy FUTURE Mother's Day! love you all! dorinda

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Growing up in the home of Charles and Lonetta Rutherford was happy, safe and loving. I am blessed more than words can express to have been raised and loved by two such godly people. I was dedicated as a baby at First Assembly of God in Millington, Tennessee. Although I had my hormonal teen age girl drama and moments where I "thought" I was un loved, I knew in my heart of hearts that I was in

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We woke up a little late this morning. During the hurried rush to get everyone out the door at a reasonable time, I packed lunches; we prayed; and I kissed and hugged my daughters goodbye.I will see them at 3:00pm when the last bell rings for their day of school.But what if they didn't come home today?What if in a split second of time one of them was taken?Taken?Every mother's nightmare.Every

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Here is an article I received from the Assemblies of God news source. I want to share this with those who read my blog.  Ladies, we need boundaries in all areas of our lives.  My heart is heavy to know that so many women are struggling and have such low self-esteem.  Read on:  **WOMEN ADDICTED TO PORN: SITES ARE NO LONGER ATTRACTING JUST MEN It¹s an old, familiar story. The onlooker lusts

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If the stench was awful at first, it was now elevated to toxic levels that burned his lungs and scorched his nostrils with every breath. Putrid, rotten, horrid filth.His taste buds were beginning to absorb the fumes. The pit he had been thrown into was the crude sewer system for his city. The last few days his existence had consisted of avoiding the rodents scavenging through the human waste and

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The devil is a liar and the father of them.Deception originated with Lucifer.He paints a picture and we fall into his trap.We see the world around us sometimes the way the ENEMY wants us to see it.We easily turn from the TRUTH that Christ is longing for us to see.Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life."Jesus said, "I have come to give you life and more abundantly."It is the devil who

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My maternal grandmother was a prayer warrior. My parents are warriors in the faith also.Some of my earliest memories are of going to sleep while hearing my faithful parents beseeching the Creator of the Universe to intervene in the lives of loved ones and friends.Our heavenly Father created us to intercede on behalf of others. He moves when we petition Him, not because He has any limits or "

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Today I just want to share God's Word with you.Nothing more, nothing less. May He breathe His life into you as you read His Words.Psalm 27:8"My heart says to you, Your face, LORD, do I seek."Psalm 28:7"The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him."Psalm 29:2"Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name;

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It post Valentine's Day.The chocolate's have been eaten. The roses are wilting, and romance has been rekindled in many hearts.But what about those who hid out in their apartment on THAT day because they couldn't bear facing another Valentines day alone.There.I said it.Alone.or should it be ~A L O N E.I have talked to many young women who wonder if they will spend their entire lives waiting on

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My 11 year old Birthday Girl!Isn't she just gorgeous!!!I love my TayBug!! It's that time of year again! Taylor's birthday! We celebrate every year by remembering all that God did for us - and in her life! If you don't know her story, you may click the links below to my past blogs. God is faithful! **W A R N I N G ** Before reading these- grab a tissue! :) Last year ~Full story My 2008

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What determines value? It has been said that value is determined by the amount of money someone is willing to pay for something and also by who owns the object. Value comes from many different opinions. The American government has placed high value on an eagle's egg. Stiff penalties occur when an egg of an eagle is damaged, destroyed, and even moved! By the same token, our country has devalued

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I picked up one of my old Bibles this morning and was flipping through it. I don't use it a whole lot. It is an Amplified version. I like it, but my favorite Bible is my NIV.Anyway, as I was flipping through it, I noticed my underlinings for a particular scripture. I don't use this Bible a lot so the high lights etc are scarce.Here is the scripture:Proverbs 16:3 Amplified:"Roll your works

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My heart has been heavy for several weeks for some friends going through rough times. Actually, not just one couple, but I am thinking of at least 3 couples right now that are just in the middle of very difficult situations in their lives. Most of them don't even know each other.As much as I would like, I cannot go in the middle of their lives and make their situations better. So, I have

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I can tell already that 2010 is going to be a year of pain~ growing pains that is.While in the hospital after Christmas - bored out of my mind - I was thinking about 2009 and its successes and failures. In my smug review of the year, the Holy Spirit gently whispered His thoughts into my spirit. He wasn't impressed.So, I prayed."Lord, I REALLY want to be ALL that YOU want me to be. Change me to

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Hey out there! I know it has been AGES since I blogged!I have so much rattling around in my heart and my head that when I finally do get to do a real blog, I am sure it will be a gazillion pages! :)I have my plate full today and wanted to share so much of what is on my heart, but time is my enemy. Then I stumbled across this article in my email in-box.Please click to the link and read this very

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Some of you probably do not remember the old soap opera from the 60's and 70's, but some of you do~ "Love is a Many Splendored Thing".As an elementary student who spent some summers at her dad's office in Russellville, AR, I would make sure that every day at 11am (I think), I was sitting in front of the old black and white tv to watch this show. I would adjust the rabbit ears and sit in the

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First of all THANK YOU everyone for your prayers! God is faithful and I am in His perfect hands.In case you are reading this and you do not know, I am typing this blog sitting in a hospital bed- waiting for a pacemaker to be put in tomorrow. I am still in shock I think. I just can't wrap my little brain around this craziness.I FEEL great! ~ at the moment. I have had lots of moments in the last

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"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like the shifting shadows." James 1:17 NIVWe had another one of those mornings. You know. The kind where everyone wakes up a little later than they should and where no one laid out their clothes the night before. It was a little crazy with five people running around the house

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Okay......Outside of Jesus Christ, my husband and my kids are the most important things in the world to me! My husband and I have a saying - that we appreciate our kids more because we HAD to wait so long to get them. We used to dream of the day we would have a family, and now that day is STILL here! WE are so blessed and so very proud of all of them!So, we had ballgames last night- some we

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I absolutely LOVE Christmas!I love giving gifts to my children and granddaughters.I love the excitement of the kids waking up that morning to see what is under the tree.I love the music the radio stations start playing November 1st. :)I love all the decorations the stores put out September 1st. :) :) (Just kidding)I even LIKE decorating the tree and putting out all of our Christmas

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Psalm 86:11,12"Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O LORD my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever."After I had my devotion this morning, I was thumbing through my Bible looking at some of my underlined verses. I read Psalm 86: 11 and 12. Hmmmmm. And what does the Psalmist mean by "

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The question was asked:"Can I lose my salvation?"I wanted to be careful of my answer because this was not an adult seeking "life's answers". This was a teen who came from a home with doctrinal differences than mine on the subject. Do I give my "learned A/G" response or do I cause her to ask herself more questions with answers in scripture?I asked myself, "But do I really think that differently

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It has been way too long since I was able to blog and I haven't been able to share with you all so many things that have been on my heart, but..... Another day, Another time.Okay, our topic today:Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?Wow! Why do I do this to myself? :) First of all, my theme verse for this post is Psalm 118:24- "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it

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This is part 2 of Abigail- Her Story. For part 1, please click here. ..............................................................The thoughts and questions flooding her mind dared to unnerve her. She knew she could very well lose her life! If she dwelt on the possibilities too long, she just might cower to her fears, but she couldn't. Too many lives were at stake! With a courage that few

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Although their make shift camp was buzzing with activity, Abigail felt a sense of peace and calm as she walked through checking on all the preparations for the sheering festival.All was going according to schedule and she even had extra food prepared should a traveling caravan wander by. She was greeted by servants during her stroll.She loved to smile at them as they worked. It was her way of

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I was preparing this week for our newest Ladies ministry, Tuesday Treasure. I stumbled across a sort of familiar Bible story. I saw it in a new light!So, what I'm thinking is a story is coming~a story about Abigail.Here is what I want you to do.Read the account of Abigail today.She is found in 1 Samuel 25. See her story in your mind. Feel what she is feeling. Look at her actions, her

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I wanted to share this link with you about Swine Flu, Flu Shots and Pneumonia. Please click here to read these very interesting facts related to those who have died with the H1N1 Flu.I will try to paste the article, but it will more than likely be difficult to read with the paragraph breaks etc.The article from Yahoo Health Home News is as follows:Bacteria co-infections common in swine flu deaths

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I am thinking of the song that goes something like this,"When you can't trace His hand, trust His heart...."How fitting to dwell on that today.Last night a minister friend of ours entered the gates of heaven.We expected him to be around here a little while longer planting a church in NWA and creating websites.God had other plans.I have to be honest. I did not know Jim that well, nor his lovely

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I have often wondered exactly how Isaiah felt when he "saw the Lord" in the year King Uzziah died. Please read this short chapter to better get an idea of where I am going with this:Isaiah 6 NIVIsaiah's Commission 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings:

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The Master's Plan is to make us "fisher of men". I am reading a book right now called The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman.Talk about convicting!!!Mr. Coleman points out that everything Jesus did while on earth was for a purpose, including the three years He spent with the 12 disciples. He had purposeful and life changing daily encounters with these men. All of it was to make

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As I drove into to work this morning, maternal bliss was reaching the point of fleshly pride. A smile was plastered on my face and my hormones were at peace!Ahhhhh...... If only every morning could be like this!Everyone had a sock to match the other one.Everyone knew where their books and backpacks were.Everyone had time to actually eat the breakfast my wonderful, handsome and loving husband

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The silence was deafening.A single tear slid down her cheek as she choked back the sobs in her heart. It wasn't supposed to be like this! Memories of the love and passion raced through her mind and her cold heart.The memories were replaced with icy questions of "Why?" and "How?".All she wanted was for everything to be the way it used to be, or even better. She craved the joy, the love, the

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Ok. Summer is over. School has started. Routines are overtaking me,But .........my blog is still A.W.O.L.!!!I apologize for those few of you who do still stroll here occasionally, BUT I am going to get back to blogging SOON!!! If I don't I will just absolutely bust.My brain now is on overload. My ram is full, my hard drive is maxed out and there is no more temporary file storage. :0) However

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Hey Ladies! I have been putting this information on my facebook and haven't had a chance yet to post it here..... mainly because I have been awol on my blog lately.... but~ here is our new ladies ministry!Chic ChatWednesdays at 6:45pm Location in August 2009 Shoney's in West MemphisWe exist for the purpose of:Chic Chattin' about God's WordEmbracing our Destiny ~ Encouraging Each Other ~

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Ok. Summer time is takin' its toll on my blogging, but I have to share this link today.If you have a teenager and haven't seen this blog, you need to. Moms of guys and girls- this is a great tool for you to use. http://www.5conversations.blogspot.com/Check it out weekly. Have a great week and I will see you all regularly when school starts back....!love ya!dorinda

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Ok. I wrote the title of this post and now I can't get the old song out of my head!!Does anybody else over 40 remember this song? I think it was the first "rock-n-roll" song I remember hearing.... (I was just a child). Ha! I do not remember anything else about or of this song except what I wrote in the title, so if it has horrible lyrics or connotations, please pretend I never put that in here

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I was so excited to get back into some sort of schedule today!I got my Bible out. I put my praise and worship music on sat down for a great time with the Lord.It is time for me to read through Philippians again. I decided I would read the whole book in one setting today and then study it out the rest of the week. So, I am reading happily along, being reminded of my favorite verses as I pass

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Happy Birthday to my Wonderful Dad!70 years ago on July 21st in the stick woods of Arkansas one of the most loving and wonderful man was born. Frank and Etta Rutherford already had two daughters and and two living sons. That day, another boy was born to their family.They named him, Charles David. Two more sons and another daughter would follow him, making Charles (Charlie to most) smack dab

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Arkansas Assemblies of God Kid's Camps and Youth Camps are somewhat of a legend for A/G kids in the state.I came to this camp for the first time when I was 8. My life has never been the same since. In the 33 years since then (Did I really just put that in here??) I have missed very few summers on these sacred grounds. The last few have probably been my longest stretch of not being here since

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Hello!It seems like I haven't been able to blog consistently in FOREVER! But..... such is the life of a busy working mom in the summer. :)Today in my personal prayer time I was seeking God's face and His will on some things for our family~ "Do I homeschool my youngest?" "Do I concentrate on my stories in the fall or do I concentrate on finishing my degree?" Question after question I petitioned

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Blann Vacation 2009 We are on the eve of heading home from a long and wonderful family vacation. From Memphis to Canada to NYC to DC to Williamsburg, we feel like we have been gone for years, although it has only been two weeks. We started out with a gusto, anxious to see the sights and experience new adventures. We leave with a heart felt ache for home and the familiar. We have laughed so

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In the hotel on a business trip, my husband shared our nightly devotion with me and our daughter. He read a familiar passage of scripture, then made a few comments.He asked me a question, but I couldn't answer it because I got "stuck" on one phrase he read from that very familiar passage of scripture.I have been in church my whole life, so I do not understand why I still get so amazed when I find

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Charles and Lonetta RutherfordJune 6, 1959With parental permission in hand, the young couple set off for Texas to be married. He was 19 and she was just 15.They were in love and wanted to be married. They didn't HAVE to. They just wanted to. They loved each other. They loved God, and they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.And so they have.Fifty years later~ two children, six

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A scripture popped up on my i-phone application the other day. I usually read these scriptures and go on, but this one struck a chord in my spirit.Acts 17:11"Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true."Several things about this story stick out to

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My nightly routine has changed from that of yester -year.I cleanse and moisturize my face ~same as always.I have added to my regimen~ anti-aging serum, wrinkle reducer, and moisturizer for the senior citizen. (Well, I may be exaggerating a little, but NOT MUCH!) :)Next, I go to my medicine cabinet. My hormones and respiratory medicine are next to my vitamins. I have recently added minerals to

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My. My. My!!God is awesome and His ways are glorious!I am thrilled today to be a servant of the most high God!I want to share with you today a scripture that the Spirit of God has been burning in my heart for the last few days.Romans 8:11"And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through

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Hebrews 10:23 says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."Sometimes life throws us curves that we really weren't expecting. Sometimes life throws us a slow pitch we knew was coming ~ and we still miss. Sometimes we hit home runs. Sometimes we strike out. Sometimes the storm blows so crazy around us we don't know which way we were going and we sure

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Truth is an over used word these days.It has become a relative term, defined by whoever speaks most persuasively.But......Truth is Truth!It is not relative.Truth in it's basic nature cannot be diluted.Why do we manipulate it for our benefit? Why do we feel that if we don't speak it all we will look better?Truth.Basic.Simple.Truth.God's Word has much to say about this word:Ps 86:11 -Teach me your

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Happy 13th Birthday,Mackenzie! I can't believe she is 13!!!My sweet little baby girl- my first little preemie. (Most of you didn't know that.)What can I say about my beautiful daughter? That she makes my heart smile.That her smile lights up a room.That her laugh is like music to my ears. That she is SOOOO talented!~ writing, drawing, singing, flute, AND athletic (like her mom... NOT!)That she

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Happy 16th Birthday,Jordan!I can't believe my baby boy is 16!!! Where have the years gone?My heart is so full and so proud. Jordan was our second child- our first born son. He has always been a loving and caring young man. At the risk of him not being happy with his mother, let me reminisce.I remember:~ when he loved his pacifiers. He didn't have just one at a time. He wanted to be prepared -

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We went to see a movie last night. I used www.pluggedinonline.com to check it out and the reviews were acceptable for our family.If you know me, you know that I LOVE to use movies to teach my kids "life lessons".Last night was NO exception!The message in this movie allowed us to talk about several important things in life regarding decisions we make and then the thoughts we have in the

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Genesis 22 starts out with the sentence, "Some time later God tested Abraham."We have probably all heard the story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son.We have probably all had questions as to why a good God would ask such a hideous thing.My focus today is not on the request, but on the provision.When Abraham was ready to sacrifice his only son in obedience to the Great I Am, God

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We were young and adventurous. It was our vacation and we were going to explore and experience every thing the Smokey Mountains had to offer. Mountain Hikes, the brochure said. We picked the trail that we felt best suited our physical abilities, packed our snacks, and donned our walking shoes. Adventure was looming before us.The trail started off smooth and pleasant. "How wonderful to be young

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Purity is Power Retreat 2009 I posted on my facebook status the other day about our Purity Retreat - "I think Purity Retreat is the most "awesomest" thing we have ever done as a church." The Purity Retreat for 4th - 6th grade girls began six years ago out of the heart of our assistant pastor's wife, Becky Harness, aka Karate Woman. Becky has a passion for young girls to know that they are

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Trophies:I have a few trophies from my teen years.I think they are in a box in my attic.My memory escapes me as to why I "earned" them.(I can tell you for absolute sure that not one of them is for a sporting event!) ha!They are dusty, tarnished and abandoned.When they were new, I displayed them with pride. The sense of accomplishment and conquest made me feel good about myself. Treasure: Since

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I've just been thinking.....When I started this blog and had to come up with a name for it, I did it on a whim. (typical me)I liked the verse about "treasures in jars of clay" and had just spoken at a Women's Conference on the subject~ so, the topic was fresh in my mind.Little did I know that my little "whim" was going to become such a passion of mine~ and I am not just talking about blogging.

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I was sitting here working on my blog- thinking, praying~ not having any direction.I was totally blank.(A rare occasion). :)My husband walks in the rooms and says let me read what I am posting on my blog today.WOW!His post follows well with what I posted yesterday, so I am giving you a link directly to his.Just click here and you will go to his blog. Enjoy. (His is the most anointed preacher/

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A few days ago, God laid something on my heart to share with a precious young lady.As I was praying today about what to blog, something brought my conversation with her back to my mind. I want to share parts this on my blog with you.God knows each and every person who will stop by today, and He knows the needs of your heart.I believe that a word God gives one person, can also apply to another.May

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Isaiah 55 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD . 9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and

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[It is Friday, and I stumbled across this post from last November. I want to post it again~ just in case some of you didn't read it. Sometimes we run from God's purpose for our lives because we are afraid. But..... Jeremiah 29:11 says that God wants to prosper us and NOT to harm us, to give us a hope AND a future. Dwell on that thought as your read this narrative.]Pursuing God's WillThe smell was

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When I first started my blog, I ended each post with some resources out of my "Treasure Chest". I stopped it because it was such a hassle posting the picture at the end and all the details (I am NOT a detail person!!!) that came with sharing information. So...... I am going to try to bring the Treasure Chest back in a post by itself. I will do this periodically~ so ya just have to watch for

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Truth in Humor.A humorous but very true skit about the justification we receive from the Savior.Now - for another look at the propitiation of our sins, I invite you to our drama this Sunday morning at 8:00 am or 10:30 am~ if you are in the West Memphis area. We are presenting a short skit entitled, "The Trial of Hugh Mann". It was written by a friend of mine, Peggy Catron, while we were in

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I have two struggles in my life. One of my greatest goals is that by the time I see Jesus face to face I will have conquered them.Those of you who are like my Mack and want to know all the juicy details are saying, "What! What?! What are they!"The first one haunted me from the time I was a pre-schooler. I procrastinated the chore even then.One of my mom's famous stories about me is when she was

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It never fails~ when I am running late (which is often), I can't seem to find my keys or my purse, or most often my cell phone.Ugggghhhh!Makes me wish I was one of those OCD people that have complete control over everything! But the irony is, in our family I am the best "finder".If someone misplaces something, they call for me to find it.~Like a missing sock, or shoe, or brush, or even the

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I was in a hurry this morning. My schedule has been a little crazy lately and I haven't been in my office for decades it seems. I wanted to blog before the day got rolling.I was quite proud of myself, because I was about to walk out the door a good 30 minutes early. To reward myself, I had already decided on a wonderful Large Diet Coke from McDs. My peacock proud self was turning to grab my

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She snuggled the baby boy in her arms. She smiled at the scent of his freshly bathed little body. Her heart sighed in contentment.“He was safe in her arms.”“Mary! Mary! Wake up!”Startled from her slumber, Mary awakened with the smile still in her heart. At that moment, when she saw the sadness in Salome’s eyes, reality came crashing through.She had been dreaming.Jesus was not a baby anymore.He

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This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year~ the week we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.I hope each day to , pick a person from the gospels and see Passion Week through their eyes. I have no clue what these people were thinking except for what God's Word tells us, but I would like to imagine. So, who would you like to read about? Peter? John? Mary Magdalene

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It was almost 11pm and my eyes were beginning to cross. My soon to be 16 year old son, looks at me and says,"What do you think about this, mom?"I look at the essay questions. blank I have no clue because I have never read the book.So, like the wonderful mother that I am, (yeah, right) I pick up the book and begin reading The Call of the Wild. I am mesmerized by paragraph 2. By paragraph 3 I

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It is so good to be back and have internet again!!!My goodness! But.... I have to say that being without internet in the backwoods of Eastern Arkansas brings a family together.During Spring Break we went to a cabin. We had such a great relaxing time. The kids had a blast. There were trails to climb and vines to swing from.... even my dad got out there and scared us all to death!! Memories were

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March 25, 1975........A soon to be teenage girl in Arkansas was oblivious to what was happening in a delivery room in Texas where beautiful baby girl was born.The teen's world revolved around her sixth grade perspective~ turning flips in the back yard and trying to make straight A's on her report card.The spring afternoon did not bring concern of newborns in Texas.Destiny has it's way of finding

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Yesterday I blogged again on the potential that God has placed in each of us at the moment of conception.I have been thinking about this all night, and I want to go a little further on this thought.As we live life and mature (well, sometimes we mature~ha!), we sometimes begin to forget the dreams we had as a teen or young adult. We think, "Well, I've done so much in the wrong direction that I can

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God never ceases to amaze me.Where I am scattered brained and unorganized, HE has a divine plan for even the smallest of details!Rusty and I did a baby dedication Sunday. He held the beautiful baby girl in his arms and said, "God has placed potential inside of you."Wow~!When we were conceived, God placed inside EACH of us the potential we needed for LIFE!Did ya get that?!At conception, He placed

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Good Morning!The title says "Daily Video Devotion"- but if you know me.... daily will be stretching it! :)So, we will go day by day and see how this works!I am stretching myself and trying very hard to be obedient to all that God wants me to do!Now, Mary Beth, my friend from CBC tells me I can imbed the facebook video on my blog thing here.....so..... let me see if this brown haired (graying

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Ok... I am venturing out into new territory. Today I posted my first video devotion on facebook.Just something God has been dealing with me about~ so join me on facebook for mydevotion!Blessings!and turn in your Bible to Jeremiah 29:11.....dorinda

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This week Fiction Friday is hosted by Rhonda over at Beach Reads. Stop by to read more Friday Fiction. We would love for you to join in!-----------------------------------------------------He held her extra long.My how he loved her. He never wanted to take for granted the gift God had given him through her~ and now their two small children..As his lips met hers, he felt little tugs at his

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God is amazing, holy and incredibly funny!Some people picture Him as this cranky divinity up in heaven just waiting to be ticked off so He can fry a few "mortals" with a lightening bolt.The Word of God portrays Him as He really is: loving, just, holy, and humorous!Say what?/??? - you ask....Well, if you are a student of the Bible, do you recall~a donkey talking to a stubborn man?a Pharoah

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Once again, God has challenged me- my way of thinking, my processing, my everything.Just when I think I have a handle on being and doing all that God wants of me, He challenges me a little more.That'll teach me to get all comfy and cozy with where I am! :)But you see, God loves me enough to not leave me the way I am....Thank God!Because~ I may think I'm getting "good" enough (not really- but I

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I have lots of thoughts and emotions going on in my little head today.I went to the funeral of a wonderful woman of God. She impacted so many around her. The same thoughts plague my mind as they did after Bro. Frank Cavitt's service. Her passing leaves such a gap in our church, in our lives. I wonder- will we be able to fill her shoes? Will her ministries carry on? Then I look at my life and

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We have this incredibly smart dog. Her name is Sasha and she is a cute little Maltese. (She is a sister to Jennifer's dog, Biscuit.)You have to understand our family history of pets.We are NOT pet people. In the past, if a pet came to live at the Blann home, it was a death sentence. Something always happened to them. We are not cruel or negligent- but things just always happened.Then several

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My favorite preacher/pastor/teacher in the whole world has inspired me in the past week. I have had a dream for a long time, but have no idea how it will come about or even how to make it come to pass.So, periodically, the dream starts to fade into the oblivion of "to-do lists and priority tasks". In the past two months, the dream started to fade again. Then, this awesome, wonderful man of God (

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Wow! Getting back into the swing of things after a week of TOTAL relaxation is rather difficult. I keep looking for the little guy to come clean my room.....And as my friend Melanie texted me the other night.... "I CAN'T FIND THE BUFFET!"Cooking and cleaning and taxi cab driving is back in full force - but my brain is still jello! It's like I am walking around in a daze.... "Now, what is it I'm

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Wow! Before last week, my husband and I had never been on a cruise! - What were we thinking????? To celebrate our 25 years of marriage we decided to take a cruise rather than the mucho grande trip to Europe we had always planned. I do believe we made the right decision! No phone. No dishes.No cooking.No laundry. And not even a bunch of sight seeing. Just 2 shore excursions that were VERY laid

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Ok. I want to do a little detective work.I need to find out who my 10,000 visitor was.They just visited my blog at about 2:23 my time. So- If you think it is you, leave a comment on my blog -with a name or email address and then I can match up your IP address.Then you will win a goody bag from me- with some Bath and Body Works, stationary, and some Ecuadorian Jewelry!I started my site meter

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It is almost here!Ladies Weekend '09 - "Finding Treasure in YOUR Jar of Clay"We have a great schedule lined up for you ladies and our very ownKarate Woman will be here!She showed up for service Sunday to help us announce our Retreat!It is not too late to sign up - and we have some generous donors who contributed some scholarship money. If you would like to attend and aren't sure about your

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We are in the middle of the Daniel Fast. While I am not doing the "true" Daniel Fast, I am doing without some things that I easily crave and long for.This morning I woke up thirsty. My mouth was dry and parched and I wanted a drink. I felt as if I had swallowed cotton balls in my sleep. There was a dry dessert in my body and I craved - craved-.....not diet coke!but ice, cold water!!!!I went to

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Isn't she precious? Looking at this picture, I feel I should whisper.Today is her birthday. She is 10 years old today. My how time flies. Ten years ago right now I was in labor - led to totally believe I would deliver a baby I would never hear laugh, see cry, or see smile.But God had other plans.I am copying an pasting my blog post from last year on her birthday. Grab a tissue and be prepared

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One of my favorite subjects to teach about is TRUTH. In our culture, this absolute is fading into the fog of relevance in our society. But in our family and in our legacy I want to revive the spiritual necessity of praying for the revelation of TRUTH.Truth -or its absence-has as much to do with our perception of the world around us as anything else we see, think, or know. Think about it.You are

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Last week was kind of a tough week in the Blann home. Not anything of major proportions- no illnesses or major catastrophes, just those tough moments when you have to choose - character or carnality. And I'm talking about all 5 of us. It kind of all crescendoed on Thursday.But~ I ~along with the rest of my family learned some lessons and I pray we grew in our faith as followers of Jesus

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Welcome to Fiction Friday! Today's host is Sherry at A Candid Thought! Be sure to join us there for links to more fun fiction! And if you're posting fiction with us, don't forget to add your link to Mr. Linky at the end of Sherry's post. See ya there!Hand in HandThe drive wasn't that long, but their destination seemed to run from them.The miles were quiet with reflection and "what-ifs", but the

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On the day of President Obama's election I wrote a letter of appreciation to former President Bush.Some friends of mine took the letter and made a video to post on YouTube.Here is the result.Maybe, just maybe, former President Bush will someday see this.blessings,dorinda

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