FYI: Posts will be sparse around here until I replace my laptop.... Coming back to work after Christmas break apparently was too hard and it quit on me!

22 December 2010

It's okay to say...Merry CHRISTmas!!!

Christmas is only in 3 days!!! can you believe it?! sigh, I feel so unprepared.  I had all these great ideas and gifts planned--but I never had the time to complete them. But you know what? All that really doesn't matter.
*gasp!* Yep, you heard me right--all that doesn't matter.  Why?
Because Christmas is all about Jesus.  Gifts, traditions, snow, cookies(yes even those yummylicious coconut balls dipped and drizzled in dark chocolate...), trees, and lights can't even start to compare to Him.  (He created them all!! wow.)
So this Christmas let's focus on the real reason--Christ.  The sacrifices that He made for us--being born a man, and ultimately His death and resurrection!
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
One of my pet peves is when people take the Christ out of Christmas! (x-mas, happy holidays, season's greetings--they try so hard not to say His name) My automatic response to that is to say, "Merry Christmas to you too!" and give a big smile! =D
Because you know
it's okay to say..Merry CHRISTmas!

Pass it on! 
It's okay to say…Merry CHRISTmas!!!


It's okay to say…Merry CHRISTmas!!!


It's okay to say…Merry CHRISTmas!!!


It's okay to say…Merry CHRISTmas!!!


Merry Christmas everyone!

Love in Christ,

08 December 2010

the 8 Questions Tag x2

Sorry that this is being posted late--I'm still not completely over whatever flu I had, but am feeling much better!


I was tagged by Katie over at HEllo highLIGHTS!


8 Questions Tag [Christmas Style]


1. Do you hang stockings?  If so, how many?
Yes, 5 -- one for each of us kids =)

2. How many marshmallows do you put in your hot chocolate?

none--cinnamon and and whipping cream for me!

3. Do you get a real tree or a fake one?

Real! Every Thanksgiving weekend we go pick ours out and decorate it =)

4. What do you call Santa? (Example: Saint Nick, Santa Claus, Father Christmas, etc.)

Santa, Santa Claus, eh it varies 

5. What's one thing on your wish list?
NIV Study Bible! and a fuzzy sweater... ;)

6. What is a special Christmas tradition that you and your family do every year?
We do the Christmas advent ornaments, and we visit extended family(my Dad's family this year, my Mom's the next, my dad's, etc)

7. Favorite Christmas movie?
oh, its so hard to choose--probably It's a Wonderful Life

8. Are you excited about Christmas? :)
Oh yes!




I was tagged by Abby at To Touch the Stars!


8 Questions Tag



1. If you had to live in another city where would it be?
I don't live in the city, and I'd like to keep it that way =)

2. If you could have one HUGE gift for free what would it be?
hmm, all dance expenses paid, or a horse, or I really don't know!

3. Would you rather live by the beach or on a mountain?
mountainous beach =P  okay, okay, a mountain =D

4. Purple or pink?
blue or green please? alright, purple

5. Wii or X-box?
uh, I guess a Wii

6. Buddy the Elf or Santa?
herm, Santa ;)

7. what's your favorite kind of ice cream?
Homemade! alright, I'll do the store-bought kind too...
vanilla with real strawberry chunks (mint chocolate chip comes in as a close second)

8. What's your favorite thing to take pictures of?
oh, hmm, let me think about this one--I have to be very broad in this but nature would win out. From landscapes to macro shots, I enjoy taking photos outside the most. =D You just can't get the same lighting inside as you can outside. =P



Now here are my eight questions: (because today is last week was my birthday, it will be Birthday Style!)
1. What was your most memorable birthday and why?
2. What was the craziest gift you have ever received?
3. What was the most outlandish birthday cake you've ever had?
4. What was the most embarrassing thing you've ever had to do in order to open a present?
5. What was the most thoughtful thing anyone has done for you on your birthday?
6. Does your family have a 'Birthday Tradition?'
7. What is something you do/receive on every one of your birthdays? 
8. What are you planning for your next birthday? (or are you like me and haven't even thought of tomorrow much less it...)


And I tag Shaynie, May Amelia, Lauren Nicole, Stella, Hannah, Lauren, Racheal, Stephanie, Noelle, and whoever else would like to join in! =D




Love in Christ,

07 December 2010

Tuesday's Tips -Header Menu Using an Image Map

Today's Tuesday's Tip is on how to make a header menu using an image map.
Because this is a more complicated and advanced tutorial I split it up into two parts.  The first part is the simple basics for those who don't want to know all the advanced options. (hint: this is the less confusing tutorial) The second part includes all the different options for you image map and is more advanced. (hint: the harder tutorial which takes more time and effort)

But what is an image map anyway? An image map enables you to click on different areas of the image that will direct you to different web pages.  My header above uses an image map. If you click on 'Home' it will take you to this blog, 'About Me' will take you to my about me page, and clicking on 'Photography' will take you to my photography blog.  Go ahead and try it out! =)

That said here we go!

Part 1: Image Map --the easy way


1. Creating the Image
Open whatever image editing system you would like to use to make your header image.  You can make it as fancy or as plain as you would like.  I would suggest including your blog name, subtitle/tagline, graphics for decoration, and of course the objects/words that are going to link to different pages of your blog.  Just remember that the part that you want to have linked must be in a rectangle shape.
I suggest using Gimp because it is free and works great for this purpose.
Once you've created your image, upload it to the web.  I suggest MeJuba because it is free, doesn't shrink your images, has unlimited bandwidth, privacy settings, and is easy to use.

2. Creating the Code
Once you have your image, it is time to make the code. Here it is:
<map name="YOUR MAP NAME HERE">
<area shape="rect" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2," href="YOUR LINK HERE" alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE" />
</map>
<img src="YOUR IMAGE LINK HERE"
Usemap="#YOUR MAP NAME HERE">

Now to understand it...

<map name="YOUR MAP NAME HERE"> --this part identifies what map this is and the start of the map
area shape="rect" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2," --this identifies what shape and where the area linked to is (x1 and y1 are the x and y coordinates for the top left corner of the rectangle. In the same way x2 and y2 are the x and y coordinates for the bottom right corner of the rectangle.)
href="YOUR LINK HERE" --this identifies where clicking on the area will take you
alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE" --this is what controls what will show up when you hover over the linked area
</map> --this identifies the end of the map
<img src="YOUR IMAGE LINK HERE" --this makes the image show up--it is not part of the map but rather the html code that will use the map
Usemap="#YOUR MAP NAME HERE"> --this identifies what map to use with the image (don't, don't, don't delete the '#' !!! If you do then your map won't work in IE and Firefox)

Don't worry about filling it out quite yet--we don't have all the information needed

3. Finding the Coordinates
For this part you need to find the coordinates upper left hand corner and lower right hand corner of each rectangle that you would like to be 'clickable.'
Here is how to find them using GIMP

As I don't have any other image editing system I can't show you how to find the coordinates using them.  I'm sure you can google it and find an answer or figure it out by yourself.

4. Filling out the Code
Now you have all the information you need to fill out the code
Here is an example of mine all filled out

<map name="headermenu">
<area shape="rect" coords="205, 250, 298, 288" href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com/ " alt="Home" />
<area shape="rect" coords="326, 257, 480, 288" href="http://emilygrace-photography.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html " alt="About Me" />
<area shape="rect" coords="504, 252, 693, 300" href="http://emilygrace-photography.blogspot.com" alt="My Photography" />
</map>
Usemap="#headermenu"> 



5. Applying the Code
 note: you will want to place your gadget at the top of your page so that your header appears at the top of your blog

6. Removing the Original Header
You will need to remove the blogger header to use the header that you have just created. (unless you want two headers. oh, and don't worry, you can always put it back if you'd like)

note: anytime you would like the blogger header back simply add gadget>select header(usually at the bottom of suggested gadgets)




Part 2: Advanced Image Map Options
1. Creating the Image

Open whatever image editing system you would like to use to make your header image.  You can make it as fancy or as plain as you would like.  I would suggest including your blog name, subtitle/tagline, graphics for decoration, and of course the objects/words that are going to link to different pages of your blog.  The part that you want to have linked can be in whatever shape you want--rectangle, circle, or polygon.
I suggest using Gimp because it is free and works great for this purpose.
Once you've created your image, upload it to the web.  I suggest MeJuba because it is free, doesn't shrink your images, has unlimited bandwidth, privacy settings, and is easy to use. 


2. Creating the Code
Once you have your image, it is time to make the code. Here it is:
<map name="YOUR MAP NAME HERE">
<area shape="rect" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2," href="YOUR LINK HERE" alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE" />
<area shape="circle" coords="x,y,r" href="YOUR LINK HERE" alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE"/>
<area shape="poly" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3...." href="YOUR LINK HERE" alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE" />
</map>
<img src="YOUR IMAGE LINK HERE" Usemap="#YOUR MAP NAME HERE"> 


Now to understand it...

<map name="YOUR MAP NAME HERE"> --this part identifies what map this is and the start of the map
<area shape="rect" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2,--this identifies what shape and where it is for the area linked to is (x1 and y1 are the x and y coordinates for the top left corner of the rectangle. In the same way x2 and y2 are the x and y coordinates for the bottom right corner of the rectangle.)
<area shape="circle" coords="x,y,r" --this identifies what shape and where the linked area is (x and y are the x and y axis values for the center of your circle.  r is the length of the radius for your circle--the length from the center of your circle to the outside)
<area shape="poly" coords="x1,y1,x2,y2,x3,y3...." --identifies what shape and where the linked area is
href="YOUR LINK HERE" --this identifies where clicking on the area will take you (x1 and y1 are the first corner values, x2 and y2 are the values for the second corner, etc)
alt="YOUR ALTERNATE TEXT HERE" --this is what controls what will show up when you hover over the linked area
</map> --this identifies the end of the map
<img src="YOUR IMAGE LINK HERE" --this makes the image show up--it is not part of the map but rather the html code that will use the map
Usemap="#YOUR MAP NAME HERE"> --this identifies what map to use with the image (don't, don't, don't delete the '#' !!! If you do then your map won't work in IE and Firefox)

Don't worry about filling out the code yet, you don't have all the information needed. 

3. Finding the Coordinates

For this part you need to find the coordinates for each shape that you would like to be 'clickable.'
Here is how to find them using GIMP

As I don't have any other image editing system I can't show you how to find the coordinates using them.  I'm sure you can google it and find an answer or figure it out by yourself.


4. Filling out the Code
Now you have all the information needed to fill out the code.
Here is an example of mine filled out:

<map name="headermenu">
<area shape="rect" coords="205, 250, 298, 288" href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com/ " alt="Home" />
<area shape="rect" coords="326, 257, 480, 288" href="http://emilygrace-photography.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html " alt="About Me" />
<area shape="rect" coords="504, 252, 693, 300" href="http://emilygrace-photography.blogspot.com" alt="My Photography" />
</map>
Usemap="#headermenu"> 


5. Applying the Code
note: you will want to place your gadget at the top of your page so that your header appears at the top of your blog

6. Removing the Original Header
You will need to remove the blogger header to use the header that you have just created. (unless you want two headers. oh, and don't worry, you can always put it back if you'd like)

note: anytime you would like the blogger header back simply add gadget>select header(usually at the bottom of suggested gadgets)



There you have it! =D I would love to see the result of your work! Leave me a little note below with the link. =)
If you have any questions please let me know in a comment below or by emailing me: emilygrace.ax(at)gmail(dot)com.
As always, any suggestions for a topic for Tuesday's Tips would be welcome! Right now, I'm thinking of doing a series on comments.  After all they are very important and they are what make blogging interactive and not just a monologue. =)

Love in Christ,

06 December 2010

the Monday Morning Daybook --06DEC10


Date: Monday, December 6, 2010
Starting time: 7:10
Outside my window...it is SNOWING!!! 
I’m creating...a geometry project on tessellations(we had to draw a tessellation that uses transformations, one that uses rotations, one that uses reflections, and one that uses dilations) 
I’m feeling...excited for snow and ready for a new week of school
I’m hoping for...a NIV Study Bible for either my birthday or Christmas =D
I’m learning...electricity in physical science...yay,
I’m listening to...Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music!!!
I’m looking forward to...my birthday Wednesday! and starting pointe this week!!!
I’m praying for... diligence
I’m reading...Die unendliche Geschichte(the Neverending Story) by Michael Ende
I’m thinking...that I should get the camera out before it stops snowing
I’m wearing...my pj's still--oops! I guess today is a jammy day =P
I’m wondering...who all will link up =)
Ending time: 7:24

and now for your answers! I had several comments encouraging a link up so here you are...
Just fill out your answers to these questions:

Date: 
Starting time: 
Outside my window...
I’m creating...
I’m feeling...
I’m hoping for...
I’m learning...
I’m listening to...
I’m looking forward to...
I’m praying for...
I’m reading...
I’m thinking...
I’m wearing...
I’m wondering...
Ending time: 


and don't forget to grab the banner or button:






then link up at the bottom of this post!note: the linky closes at midnight tonight (Eastern Standard time)

I can't wait to see all your answers and get to know all of you a little better. =)

Love in Christ,


04 December 2010

A Beautiful and Snowy Saturday Morning!

It is an absolutely gorgeous morning! Especially compared to yesterday....
Yesterday it was cold, cloudy, and gloomy.  I woke up late, school wasn't going well, I wasn't in the best of moods and was teased because of it, and to top it off I didn't have*make* time to do my devotions. That made for a very yucky bad day.
This morning I woke up to find the room illuminated in the pale blue glow that only comes from sun reflecting off snow! My sister had pancakes all ready for breakfast.  I had*made* time to have my devotions and clean the bathroom before I had to leave for work. =) It is amazing what a difference spending a little time with the Lord does to your day. I'm going through the study guide for A Lady in Waiting by Jackie Kendall and Debby Jones.  I'm going through the book with the girls from my youth group.  It is really good!  I was expecting it to just be about waiting for your husband and purity and stuff, but it is more about growing your relationship with God. I love this quote from the book,
"Lady in Waiting is not about finding the right man, but becoming the right woman."
If any of you are looking for a good devotional book I would really recommend it. =D
I believe that I have now learned my lesson about spending time with the Lord! Now I'm off to work for the day. =)
a Story--Photography Challenge


I am having a photography challenge over at my photography blog! I would love it if you went and checked it out. =) Plus you get a sneak peak of my new blog design coming out the first of winter by the button!

May Amelia's 100th Post Caption Contest!




May Amelia is having a caption contest in celebration of her 100th post! Head on over via the button to the left. =) She picked some really cute pictures for this contest, so head on over!





Have a great day and don't forget to make time with the Lord! =D

Love in Christ,

30 November 2010

Blog Party


1. If you had to choose between living on a desert island or tropical rainforest for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
Tropical rainforest, because unless I had a never ending supply of sunscreen and water I would literally be burnt to a crisp on a desert island! Could I request a tropical rainforest on an island? =)

2. What is your favorite music CD right now?
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas music--any of their CD's--although Christmas Extaordinaire and Fresh Air Christmas would have to be at the top

3. If you were given the choice between wildflowers or roses - which would you pick?
Depends...I like wildflowers for their variety in color and types, but roses smell the best


4. How much do you like notebooks? Is it mild, or are you absolutely obsessed with them?
More on the obsession side--I love new, clean notebooks but seldom know what to fill them with


5. What is your biggest goal this winter?
Goals...um I'm more of a detailistic person so I don't usually have 'large goals'....ummm....oh, I get my driving permit in two weeks so to become a safe and confident driver. =P haha! like that will happen over the winter...ah, well, that is the best I can think of right now other than becoming better at whatever I do...


6. If you could change your hair however you wanted, what would you do?
Curl it. =) Loose ringlets/waves would be the best but I'll settle with just the ends curling nicely.


7. Do you think Harry Potter is bad?
As I've never read the books or seen the movies I really don't have anything to stand on other than what I've heard(and I've heard both sides).  I'd have to conclude that obsession with it is bad, but reading it for just a good read and not believing in it or becoming obsessed with it is okay.


8. Why do you think pink is a girls' color?
I honestly have no idea...


9. Would you be up to singing a solo in front of a thousand people?
Um NOOO---have you heard me sing?!


10. What colors look best on you?
Honestly, I don't really know, but I do like wearing green, blue, purple, etc


11. If you had a different name, what would it be?
I've always loved the name Elsie =) or Hazel
On the topic of names, why do nicknames almost always come from the first sound(s) of the name instead of the last?


12. Do you like...
boots or sneakers?
Depends...boots if they are comfortable and when I need warm shoes, sneakers for sports (comfortable is the way I go--if you couldn't tell already!)


flats or heels?
I can't stand really high heels nor flats with no arch/support so I can't say one or the other because it depends on the shoe


books or movies?
Books all the way!!!


purple or pink?
um, I'd have to say purple, but it would have to be a deep grape purple


long hair or short hair?
long =)


a best friend or a group of friends?
hmmm...


ice cream or cake?
Again, it depends. Usually I prefer ice cream in the summer and cake in the winter.  Although, homemade ice cream goes at all times and so do certain kinds of cake such as German sweet chocolate, coca-cola cake, my birthday cake(chocolate cake with pecans, caramel, whipped cream, and chocolate curls!), chocolate cherry cake, etc


plaid or polka dots?
Polka dots! (only I have to be careful around my dad--and now brothers because he got the idea into their head--because he calls them poke-a-dots and proceeds to poke them)


Head on over to Amanda's blog, Lizzy's blog, or Stella's blog to join in the fun! (there are a bunch of prizes too!)

Love in Christ,


P.S. Just as a heads up, I'm not sure if I'll have time to finish up this week's Tuesday's Tip, so I might just have to skip this week. 

29 November 2010

the Monday Morning Daybook --29NOV10




Date: Monday, November 29, 2010
Starting time: 8:10
Outside my window...the morning sunshine is shining in the window as it streams through the trees! =D
I’m creating...a Christmas present---but it is a secret so I can't tell what it is or who it is for. =P
I’m feeling...joyfully happy and at peace
I’m hoping for...snow, snow, snow!
I’m learning...that faith is not based on circumstances 
I’m listening to...Christmas music!!!
I’m looking forward to...my birthday--I get my permit!
I’m praying for...self modivation..
I’m reading...The Second Violin
I’m thinking...about what all has to be done today...
I’m wearing...jeans, t-shirt, socks and a hoodie. =)
I’m wondering...if you all would like to make this a link up and join in the fun? let me know for I would love to read your answers! =D
Ending time: 8:21


Love in Christ,

22 November 2010

the Monday Morning Daybook --22NOV10



Date: Monday, November 22, 2010
Starting time: 7:14
Outside my window...it is cloudy, rainy, and chilly. 
I’m creating...a geometry project for school.
I’m feeling...tired.
I’m hoping for...more time in one day!
I’m learning...reflexive verbs in German!
I’m listening to...my sister playing Christmas music on her violin.
I’m looking forward to...getting my pointe shoes!
I’m praying for...self-motivation with my devotion time.
I’m reading...Huckleberry Finn--for English.
I’m thinking...about what all I have to do today.
I’m wearing...jeans, long-sleeved purple shirt, socks, and a hoodie. 
I’m wondering...when it will snow!
Ending time: 7:17

In Christ,

16 November 2010

Tuesday's Tips -Adding Snow to Blog

Today's tip is about how to add falling snow to your blog!

Difficulty--Easy

1. The Code for Snow
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://files.main.bloggerstop.net/uploads/3/0/2/5/3025338/snowstorm.js" />
<!-- now, we'll customize the snowStorm object -->
<script type="text/javascript">
snowStorm.snowColor = '#99ccff'; // blue-ish snow!?
snowStorm.flakesMaxActive = 500; // show more snow on screen at once
snowStorm.useTwinkleEffect = true; // let the snow flicker in and out of view
snowStorm.flakeWidth = 8; //max pixel width for snow element
snowStorm.flakeHeight = 8; //max pixel height for snow element
</script>
And now for explanation of what all that means...

<script
--this starts a script

type="text/javascript"
--this is a text and JavaScript script

--the source of the script

snowStorm.snowColor = '#99ccff'; // blue-ish snow!?
--this determines the color of the snow (you can change the #99ccff to any other HTML color) (here is an online HTML color picker)

snowStorm.flakesMaxActive = 500; // show more snow on screen at once
--this determines the amount of snow on your page at a time, you can change the number to whatever you want

snowStorm.useTwinkleEffect = true; // let the snow flicker in and out of view
--this allows the snow to flicker in and out of view, if you would like to change it replace "true" with "false"


snowStorm.flakeWidth = 8; //max pixel width for snow element
snowStorm.flakeHeight = 8; //max pixel height for snow element
--this controls the size of the snow in pixels. You can change the number to whatever you would like.

</script>
--ends the script


2. Using the Code 
When the code is how you want it, paste it into a HTML/JavaScript gadget
*NOTE: wherever you place the gadget will determine where the snow starts to fall, I suggest putting it above your header

If you have any questions just drop me a little note below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. =)

Next week how to add your own blog background!
As always, I'm open to your suggestions for a subject to cover for Tuesday's Tips.
God bless and have a great day!

Sister in Christ,

09 November 2010

Tuesday's Tips --Blog Button & Grab Box

Announcing Tuesday's Tips--Helpful Blogging Tips by Emily Grace!
In response to all your questions about how I designed my blog I will answer them with my blogging tips(tutorials). =)

Today's tip is about blog buttons and how to make a scrolling grab box.

Difficulty--Moderately Easy

1}
creating the button

Create your blog button in whatever image editing software that you use.  (I personally use GIMP because it is free and works well for what I need)
I would include your blog title, possibly your blogging name, your tagline(sub-title of your blog), and your blog url(just in case they can't click on the button).  I would also make the design represent your blog's feel and design. Make it represent you!

2}
uploading the button

Upload your image using whatever image hosting site that you use. (I would suggest imgur because it is free, doesn't downsize images, has privacy settings, is easy to navigate, and loads quickly)

3}
creating the code

<a href="BLOG URL" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="ALTERNATE TEXT" src="IMAGE URL"></a>
Alright you have the code, so now we'll dissect it so that you understand what each part does.

href="BLOG URL"
--this is where your blog url will go and this is what makes whoever clicks on your button go to your blog (make sure that you don't delete the quotation marks around the url!!!) *Also make sure that your link starts with 'http://' otherwise you'll get an error when clicking on the button*

target="_blank"
--this is what makes your blog open in a new window

img border="0"
--this creates a border around your button if you don't want a border leave it as zero

alt="ALTERNATE TEXT"
--replace ALTERNATE TEXT with whatever you want to show up when people mouse over the button or if the image doesn't load

src="IMAGE URL"
--this is where you'll put the url of your image and makes the image show up (don't delete the quotation marks around the url!!!)

Don't forget to replace the words in caps with your information.

4}
creating the grab box

<textarea rows="5" cols="23" style="WIDTH: 215px; HEIGHT: 84px">

(YOUR HTML CODE HERE)

</textarea>
Alright you have the code, so now we'll dissect it so that you understand what each part does.


<textarea
--this lets blogger know that this next part needs to be in a text area

rows="5"
--this controls how many rows of text the box will show (it won't delete anything because this is a scrolling box, it just determines how much will be seen without scrolling)

cols="23"
--this controls how many columns of text per row (again, it won't delete anything because this is a scrolling text box)

style="WIDTH: 215px; HEIGHT: 84px"
--this controls the size of your box, you can change the width and height by pixels

</textarea>
--this lets blogger know that this is the end of the text box

Here is an example:


5. Using the Codes
*NOTE: paste both the button code and the grab box code

Your blog button and grab box will now appear just as it does on my sidebar. =)

If you have any questions just drop me a little note below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. =)
I'd also love to hear what you think of Tuesday's Tips.
Next week how to add snow to your blog!
God bless and have an awesome day!


02 November 2010

Standing in the Gap

"I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none." 
-Ezekiel 22:30








--------------------------{do not read beyond this point until you have watched the above}----------------------
----------------------------------------------------{and I mean it Stanley*}--------------------------------------------------
This is an amazing video!  I really cannot add anything of importance after it. I came across it today at Lauren Nicole's blog A Smile and a Song.
A couple years ago an awesome prayer warrior in our Church taught this lesson to my group.  It is an awesome reminder of how we need to stand in the gap through prayer for others.  Just like Jesus Christ has interceded for us, we need to intercede for those who do not know Him as their personal savior.  (I'm not saying that we can take Jesus's place in their lives, just that we need to become more like Christ and follow His example in interceding for them.)
Last Saturday I had the opportunity to attend a Wycliffe Banquet at my Church.  The speakers shared about their experiences in Papua New Guinea as they assisted Bible translators there.  They also shared about their Vision 2025.  So if you are looking for something to pray for here is your opportunity! I would also suggest checking out their blog where they post daily with praises and prayer requests.
It is my challenge to you to pray for this project and stand in the gap for these people who do not have the Bible in their language. (do let me know if you decide to do this so that we can encourage and keep each other in prayer)

God Bless and have a fantastic day!

In Christ Alone,

*(to those of you who didn't get it go read ...And I mean it, Stanley by Crosby Bonsall after you're done reading this) =P

22 October 2010

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