tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:38:09 +0000This is a Christian Blog containing encouraging scriptures, poems, prayers and personal insights to bring us closer to God. God Bless All Who Enter Here. Welcome. (PS, Click on any of the photos below to see a larger version. Click on the link Older Posts at the bottom of the page to see more posts.) I Corinthians 13:7 + 8 ~ Love Bears All Things, Believes All Things, Hopes All Things, Endures All Things...Love Never Fails...http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)Blogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-747819727991144726Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:30:00 +00002010-01-07T17:45:48.170-06:00Prayer"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are.. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2010/01/may-today-there-be-peace-within.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4432624350914103560Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:41:00 +00002009-11-10T05:29:19.874-06:00Bible Verseunconditional loveGodLoveDear Friends, Today I would like to share the darling Video, "GoD and DoG" that my niece LaDora sent to me. You will find the link in the sidebar at the left of this page under Christian Songs. To visit the website, look for "GoD and DoG" under the column, Other Cool Stuff. It's a lovely song and perfectly explains unconditional love. Here is a photo of my Darling Sadie, who loved me so much. Shehttp://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/11/god-and-dog-by-wj-francisco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4176683678337966740Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:06:00 +00002009-10-29T02:14:55.303-05:00RestHymnAnnie Johnson FlintGraceWHAT GOD HATH PROMISEDby Annie Johnson FlintGod hath not promised skies always blue,Flower strewn pathways all our lives through;God hath not promised sun without rain,Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.But God hath promised strength for the day,Rest for the labor, light for the way,Grace for the trials, help from above,Unfailing sympathy, undying love.God hath not promised we shall not http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-god-hath-promised-god-hath-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-984027675611834217Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:18:00 +00002009-08-27T03:14:20.353-05:00RestPrayerHymnTrustBible VerseaNGELPeaceFrom Carol Jean's DeskLoveIsaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (KJV)2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (KJV)Isaiah 66:12-13 (King James Version)12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/08/perfect-peace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-3248295526393628225Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:04:00 +00002009-07-06T02:25:21.532-05:00From Carol Jean's Desk[From Carol Jean's Desk...I received this in an e-mail today and thought it was worth sharing with you. I hope you think so too. God Bless You All Today...Carol Jean]The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...> Noah was a drunk> Abraham was too old> Isaac was a daydreamer> Jacob was a liar> Leah was ugly> Joseph was abused> Moses had a stuttering problem> Gideon was afraid> http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/07/some-things-to-ponder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-8792728896010535984Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-07-02T15:41:16.247-05:00Bible VerseAnnie Johnson FlintPoemCome Unto MeCome unto Me, all ye that labor,That sink beneath your load of care;Come unto Me when shadows gather,And raise your hearts to Me in prayer.I wait to give your souls a blessing,To lift you upward to My breast;Come, weary, worn, and heavy-laden,And I will give you rest. Come unto Me, all ye that hunger,When all your fairest hopes have died;When all the joys that Earth can give youHave http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/07/come-unto-me-by-annie-johnson-flint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-5169707294889954573Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:14:00 +00002009-06-28T10:08:52.112-05:00PrayerHymnGive ThanksTrustBible VerseFear NotFrom Carol Jean's DeskSong of Solomon 2:11-13 (King James Version)11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; 12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; 13 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Matthew 6 (New King James Version)25 “Therefore I say to you, do http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/06/time-of-singing-of-birds-is-come.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-6422160983611681166Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:42:00 +00002009-03-22T10:06:19.483-05:00PrayerPoem~An Irish Blessing.~May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be ever at your back,May the sun shine warmly upon your face,May the rain fall gently upon your fields,And until we meet again,May the Good Lord hold you in the Palm of His Hand!!!!http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/03/irish-blessing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-412082600041698985Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:20:00 +00002009-03-16T01:38:33.066-05:00PrayerPoem~St. Patrick's Prayer~I bind to myself today:God's power to guide meGod's might to uphold meGod's wisdom to teach meGod's eye to watch over meGod's ear to hear meGod's word to give me speechGod's hand to guide meGod's way to lie before meGod's shield to shelter meGod's host to secure meHere is a second prayer of St. Patrick: Christ be with me, Christ be in me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-st-patricks-dayst-patricks-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4137283090662697734Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:54:00 +00002009-03-12T01:39:13.165-05:00PrayerHymnBible VerseCarol JeanGardenGodFrom Carol Jean's DeskTemptation[New King James Version.]Psalm 18:20-2120 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness;According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD,And have not wickedly departed from my God.Psalm 24:3-5 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD?Or who may stand in His holy place?4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,Who has not lifted up his http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/03/cleanse-your-hands-and-purify-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-8159069848089022126Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:47:00 +00002009-02-03T03:21:36.298-06:00PrayerFaithVintage PhotoPeaceCarol JeanSt. TheresaIn case you are not aware, Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is represented by roses. I have always loved this little prayer. I hope it gives you some peace in your life today. May God Bless You All, Carol Jean.~Saint Theresa's Prayer~May today there be peace within. May you trust God that http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/02/st-theresas-prayer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-708048255242507781Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:57:00 +00002009-01-25T23:33:10.234-06:00DaisyFaithCarol JeanGardenFrom Carol Jean's DeskLove1 Corinthians 16 (NKJV)13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.14 Let all that you do be done with love. Philippians 4:1 stand fast in the Lord,2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught...[From Carol Jean's Desk] Today I'm going to let my Dinky Daisy illustrate how to "Stand Fast In The Lord. Be Brave, Be Strong." Doesn't it http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/01/stand-fast-in-lord.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4006834136460003586Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:23:00 +00002009-01-17T11:03:27.906-06:00Bible StudyGive ThanksFaithFrom Carol Jean's DeskEphesians 5 (New King James Version)Walk in Love1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Walk in Light8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2009/01/walk-in-love-light-and-wisdom-giving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-2176707066784695643Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:56:00 +00002008-12-30T02:58:46.692-06:00Bible VerseGardenGodFrom Carol Jean's DeskJob 37 (New King James Version)5 God thunders marvelously with His voice;He does great things which we cannot comprehend.6 For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’;Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.10 By the breath of God ice is given,And the broad waters are frozen.11 Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds;He scatters His bright clouds.12 And they swirlhttp://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/god-commands-snow-to-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-7634148414454271767Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:15:00 +00002008-12-29T05:34:11.053-06:00ChristJesusCarol JeanFrom Carol Jean's DeskChristmasJoyMatthew 2 (New King James Version)Wise Men from the East1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”9 and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-8521722385313564080Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:20:00 +00002008-12-23T02:09:42.510-06:00ChristaNGELJesusFear NotFrom Carol Jean's DeskChristmasLuke 2 (New King James Version)Glory in the Highest8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/you-will-find-babe-wrapped-in-swaddling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4177672553095505750Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:41:00 +00002008-12-23T02:16:59.767-06:00aNGELJesusFrom Carol Jean's DeskChristmasMatthew 1 (New King James Version)18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/angel-tells-joseph-that-mary-is-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-4625440806591255939Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:21:00 +00002008-12-23T02:17:28.609-06:00aNGELJesusFrom Carol Jean's DeskChristmasChrist’s Birth Announced to MaryLuke 126 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”29 But when she saw him, she http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/jesus-christs-birth-announced-to-mary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-6646380646918430459Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:48:00 +00002008-12-03T16:59:17.387-06:00ChristI received this in an e-mail today, and thought I'd share it. It came in the shape of a bell, but it won't show that way on this page. God Bless You All Today, Carol JeanTHE BELL I KNOW WHO I AM I am God's child (John 1:12) I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 ) I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17) I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20) I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1) I am a http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-know-who-i-am-christ-bell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-3318762299620859114Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:09:00 +00002008-12-02T04:19:10.802-06:00PoemGardenYou Get What You GiveBy Grace E. Easley You get what you give, in like and in kind, The trust you instill, is that which you find, The joy that you spread must ever return, A lamp must be filled before it will burn. You get what you give in gladness or woe, A seed must be planted before it will grow, There must be a dream for it to come true, And he who would dare, must learn how to do.You get http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/12/poem-you-get-what-you-give-by-grace-e.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-6723832435731651800Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:02:00 +00002008-11-24T15:14:25.458-06:00HymnRejoiceSingBible VerseCarol JeanPraiseFrom Carol Jean's DeskLove ~From Carol Jean's Desk~ Today I'm going to let my little Dinky Daisy help to show what love looks like. Just look at those eyes. I know she loves me, even though she can't say it to me in words I can understand. God also knows when we love Him, even when we can't say it in words, he knows our hearts and minds. He knows we love Him. Today let your face show the love you have for the Lord. Let http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/11/look-of-love-is-in-your-eyes-i-could.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-8918193864251250511Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:29:00 +00002008-11-24T13:50:07.332-06:00Bible StudyCarol JeanWordHelpGodFrom Carol Jean's Desk~From Carol Jean's Desk~God is so good to me! Everyday he shows me something from His Word that speaks directly to me. He will do that for you also, if you begin to read your Bible. Pray that the Lord will open your heart and mind to hear his voice, and He will Bless you from his Word. God also uses other means to speak to us...it may be the words of a song, a poem, an e-mail from a friend or http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/11/jesus-do-you-love-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-7757305002275244237Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:18:00 +00002008-11-24T14:12:45.935-06:00PrayerBible VerseForgivenessMercyFrom Carol Jean's DeskTemptationFrom Carol Jean's Desk~Today I felt downcast. I looked up these verses about lifting up our face to God. Put your trust in the Lord. Ask for His help and He will lift you up in his hands. He will protect you. He will encourage you. If you have commited sins, confess them, and He will forgive them. His mercy and loving kindness endures forever. All we have to do is pray to Him and open our hearts http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/11/god-will-lift-up-your-head.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-6871874472516646211Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:25:00 +00002008-11-24T14:13:21.039-06:00SingJesusPraiseMercyFrom Carol Jean's DeskLovePsalm 138 (New King James Version)A Psalm of David.1 I will praise You with my whole heart;3 In the day when I cried out, You answered me,And made me bold with strength in my soul.5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,For great is the glory of the LORD.7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/11/cry-out-to-jesus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193992067863845048.post-5585488371973015277Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:41:00 +00002008-11-24T14:11:47.659-06:00PrayerHymnBible VerseCarol JeanMercyHelpGodPsalm 121 (New King James Version)A Song of Ascents.1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help?2 My help comes from the LORD,Who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to be moved;He who keeps you will not slumber.4 Behold, He who keeps IsraelShall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The LORD is your keeper;The LORD is your shade at your right hand.6 The sun shall not http://lovebearsallthings-lovethemsteiff.blogspot.com/2008/11/psalm-121-i-will-lift-up-my-eyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carol Jean / Lovethemsteiff)0