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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 2/5/2006 3:52:15 PM
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I'm reading through the Chronicles of Narnia, yet again.....  And just had some things on my mind. Yesterday i finished, The Horse and His Boy.......in that story, two Narnian horses had been kidnapped and were brought into slavery......until one night, they all run away w/a boy, etc......i know i'm killing the story, but the idea is that.......the horses had been soo long as slaves they had forgotten how the other Narnian horses were......and as they got closer to Narnia, one of the horses, a war horse, had to learn that in Narnia he would be the same as everyone else. Nothing spectacular about him there. Aslan came over and had to teach him some lessons, about pride and other things......and it hit me today how much i my heart is like that. I'm driving a ways to church, and can only get there once a week now, but, i feel a little jilted when people are like, hey! and thats about it. But, then my thoughts came, i'm not bigger then anyone else, and some dear friends do show that they really do miss me. But, i thought my presence not there would leave a bigger void. Argh.......but, thats not the point anywayz!!!!! It doesnt make the hurt hurt any less......but, it is good to come to this conclusion as to what is going on in my head!
The Creator of the Universe says I, little old me.......is the Apple of His eye!!!!! It is such a mind boggling thought!
I've made some more contact w/my neighbors.......gave some childrens books and coloring books to one of them, down the street from me.....and the one right next to me.......we got some extra clothing, baby clothes and gave them the bags, and were like, if u know of anyone who needs anymore clothes please give them away! We just want to the hands and feet, passing stuff to people that need it who know others who need it......how exciting is that!!!!!!! And its all from two thrift stores who are overwhelmed w/donations of clothes and other things!!!!!!
It is exciting!
Giving of self is such an awesome thing! I am glad at this age to of found such an awesome purpose of my life! The doors the Lord has opened is quite beautiful.
I guess i should skiddaddle.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 2/11/2006 12:02:16 PM
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This week was a most crazy week!!!!!!! But, it is over, and i am enjoying my weekend! AND next weekend is valentines, and we are planning some cool things for the kiddies!!!! YEAH!!!!! so, that will keep my spirits up and it will be fun........getting a throw away camera, so i can keep these memories alive!!!!! Anywayz......i am here back at my parents house, doing laundry, and chilling........my little sister finished the book, End of the Spear.......and so now we are off to the one oclock showing! Which will be great......i saw it opening night w/friends from church, she came along, but, cuz of craziness at the last minute decided to go w/other friends who had come along and had backed out.......i would of gone w/them, maybe....?? But, a friend in the group handed me a ticket and was like, Be Blessed!!!!! I Was like, wowo!!!!!! What a blessing! And so, now i go again!!!!!!!
To be inspired and moved.......i read the book over Christmas break, and then waited for the movie to come out, and now i get to have the same experience w/my sister! It is a blessing, we both got moved at the same places. She was like, i was laughing at this, and crying at that!!! And i was like, ohh, remember that???!!?!?!?! Even little things like that, i marvel at the goodness of God, in giving her to us!
Sometimes i think of life w/out her, and i start to cry and get all depressed!!!! Ugh!!! lol the roller coaster of life!
Well, i will skiddaddle, got to change the load and get outta here! We are meeting at Starbucks!!! YEAH!!!!!!! There are no starbucks in my little city.......just gas station coffee! Which is good, but, isnt the real deal! lol  Ohh, well.......saving my money, now i guess!
I'll write more later.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 2/19/2006 2:08:58 PM
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Just bumping this up, cuz i know i wont be back for another week. Things have been well. I have been in the depths this past week. But, the Lord is ever faithful. I'm reading through that book, Introvert Advantage, again. And need to keep God in the forfront of my mind. Today's sermon hit the head, of a lot of things that i worry about. Basically his theme has been on keeping eternity in focus. We are in 1 Peter. And, he started out the sermon, w/the idea that in 100 years what alot of what we do and stress over wont matter.
Refreshing really to think about!
I'll try and get more thoughts here for later.
But need to skiddaddle.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 2/26/2006 4:56:29 PM
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Wow.....timing of sermons and my life have been impeccable......i've been stressing over my job, alot of new things to learn, moved over there, so alot of different life experiences, and i've lost my focus of my life, where i am w/God.......trying to do the ever pleasing of everyone, i've been messing up royally. But, i see it, and how thankful i am for that. We were in
1 Pet 2:4 Come to Him [then, to that] Living Stone which men tried and threw away, but which is chosen [and] precious in God's sight. [Ps. 118:22; Isa. 28:16.] [Come] and, like living stones, be yourselves built [into] a spiritual house, for a holy (dedicated, consecrated) priesthood, to offer up [those] spiritual sacrifices [that are] acceptable and pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. For thus it stands in Scripture: Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen (honored), precious chief Cornerstone, and he who believes in Him [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] shall never be disappointed or put to shame. [Isa. 28:16.] To you then who believe (who adhere to, trust in, and rely on Him) is the preciousness; but for those who disbelieve [it is true], The [very] Stone which the builders rejected has become the main Cornerstone, [Ps. 118:22.] And, A Stone that will cause stumbling and a Rock that will give [men] offense; they stumble because they disobey and disbelieve [God's] Word, as those [who reject Him] were destined (appointed) to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. [Exod. 19:5, 6.] Once you were not a people [at all], but now you are God's people; once you were unpitied, but now you are pitied and have received mercy. [Hos. 2:23.] Beloved, I implore you as aliens and strangers and exiles [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges (the evil desires, the passions of the flesh, your lower nature) that wage war against the soul. Conduct yourselves properly (honorably, righteously) among the Gentiles, so that, although they may slander you as evildoers, [yet] they may by witnessing your good deeds [come to] glorify God in the day of inspection [when God shall look upon you wanderers as a pastor or shepherd looks over his flock]. Be submissive to every human institution and authority for the sake of the Lord, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, Or to governors as sent by him to bring vengeance (punishment, justice) to those who do wrong and to encourage those who do good service. For it is God's will and intention that by doing right [your good and honest lives] should silence (muzzle, gag) the ignorant charges and ill-informed criticisms of foolish persons. [Live] as free people, [yet] without employing your freedom as a pretext for wickedness; but [live at all times] as servants of God. Show respect for all men [treat them honorably]. Love the brotherhood (the Christian fraternity of which Christ is the Head). Reverence God. Honor the emperor. [You who are] household servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are kind and considerate and reasonable, but also to those who are surly (overbearing, unjust, and crooked). For one is regarded favorably (is approved, acceptable, and thankworthy) if, as in the sight of God, he endures the pain of unjust suffering. [After all] what kind of glory [is there in it] if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you take it patiently? But if you bear patiently with suffering [which results] when you do right and that is undeserved, it is acceptable and pleasing to God. For even to this were you called [it is inseparable from your vocation]. For Christ also suffered for you, leaving you [His personal] example, so that you should follow in His footsteps. He was guilty of no sin, neither was deceit (guile) ever found on His lips. [Isa. 53:9.] When He was reviled and insulted, He did not revile or offer insult in return; [when] He was abused and suffered, He made no threats [of vengeance]; but he trusted [Himself and everything] to Him Who judges fairly. He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like [so many] sheep, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Guardian (the Bishop) of your souls. [Isa. 53:5, 6.]
This just really touched me as this is my calling to live a just life in front of the "Gentiles" So they may glorify the Father!
I really feel calmed about certain things in my life. It has all worked out really well. This morning i was reading about Casting all my cares upon Him for He careth for me! How hard i've been striving on my own just to get it right, get it done. Trying to prove myself worthy at my job.
I was making myself sick. Thank God for His goodness!!!!!!!!
May this be a new day!
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 3/5/2006 3:47:08 PM
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This week has been quite a week. Tuesday i recieved a package in the mail, from a friend of mine who lives in Texas. He had sent me a valentine gift, and it ended up being a heart shaped opal necklace, on a small delicate chain. I was like, wow......i had gotten him his favorite book from middle school, "The call of the wild" and a Bible w/his name on it. When he got it, he called me and was like, no way!!!!!! Well, he was alot more excited then that, and said that that was his best present he ever got! But, that made my day, it is a beautiful necklace.
I got changed to a different class w/a different teacher, and i feel like my old self is back. I was talking to a friend today at church, and i was like, yeah, alot of problems......but, she is like, what do u know??? I was like, i know God was the one who totally opened up the door for me to come in here.....i know God was the one who gave me my apartment......and she was like, u will be up to opposition who has Christ in them?? I was like, yeah.......and, it did give me things to think about.
It was just good to be w/my friends, and see the goodness of God, yet again.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 3/19/2006 5:21:45 PM
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Hey......
Wow.....what a week. I've been thinking through some things and have really been able to see Gods hand. Like, i believe i've written else where, i recently changed classrooms and have different children and a different co-teacher. The classroom right next to ours is full of infants. And i've been getting to know the teacher there. Which has been amazing, she is a Christian, and wants to learn more English, we've been hanging out a lot. She is a blessing......and actually invited me to go to church w/her and her husband. Which i did last Thursday. I was sooo tired after work, and was kindof hoping when i dropped her off at her house, that she wouldnt remember the plans......  but, as God would have it, she did remember......and i was like, ok.....i'll be here. Well, i got to meet her lovely husband, who knows a little more english, and we got into some neat conversations, there and back. The service, was all in Spanish......the music was awesome, was able to pick out some words, and the service, was pretty refreshing, talking about the blood of Jesus Christ, i was able to find the passages in the Bible, and followed along that way! I was thinking that if i hadnt been moved, we never would of really talked, cuz my other classroom was pretty far from this one. Now, during nap time, i go over and help calm a baby, or help feed one, and she is soo greatful.......and i think its pretty spiffy to cuddle w/a little one!
Its all been such a lesson over here. These past months have stretched and pulled me like none other. But, in the very back of my mind, it is exciting to know that i am changing, or being made aware of things that living in my old apartment, and staying around here i prob. would never of seen.
I'll leave w/the passage of scripture pastor preached from today!!!!!
City on a hill, Salt and light! My true purpose in this life. may this be locked securely in my head!
Rosie.
1 Pet 3:8 Finally, all [of you] should be of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing [with one another], loving [each other] as brethren [of one household], compassionate and courteous (tenderhearted and humble).
1 Pet 3:9 Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God--that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection].
1 Pet 3:10 For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good--whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit).
1 Pet 3:11 Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace (harmony; undisturbedness from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts) and seek it eagerly. [Do not merely desire peaceful relations with God, with your fellowmen, and with yourself, but pursue, go after them!]
1 Pet 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil [to oppose them, to frustrate, and defeat them]. [Ps. 34:12-16.]
1 Pet 3:13 Now who is there to hurt you if you are zealous followers of that which is good?
1 Pet 3:14 But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition].
1 Pet 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. [Isa. 8:12, 13.]
1 Pet 3:16 [And see to it that] your conscience is entirely clear (unimpaired), so that, when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusively and revile your right behavior in Christ may come to be ashamed [of slandering your good lives].
1 Pet 3:17 For [it is] better to suffer [unjustly] for doing right, if that should be God's will, than to suffer [justly] for doing wrong.
1 Pet 3:18 For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God. In His human body He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit, 1 Pet 3:19 In which He went and preached to the spirits in prison,
1 Pet 3:20 [The souls of those] who long before in the days of Noah had been disobedient, when God's patience waited during the building of the ark in which a few [people], actually eight in number, were saved through water. [Gen. 6-8.]
1 Pet 3:21 And baptism, which is a figure [of their deliverance], does now also save you [from inward questionings and fears], not by the removing of outward body filth [bathing], but by [providing you with] the answer of a good and clear conscience (inward cleanness and peace) before God [because you are demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Pet 3:22 [And He] has now entered into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Being different, so people will see and wonder!
What a thought!
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 3/26/2006 10:17:40 AM
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This week has been a full week. I've been hanging out at the house of my friend from across the hall at work......and yesterday got to meet her nephew and niece, and sister........What a blessing!!!!!!! we all spent the day together, and since i have a car, we went to the post office......the store, and then to the library later.
I'm pressed for time, but did write some things in the 3 things i am thankful for!! They invited me to church last night, which was a bilingual service!!!! YEAH!!!!! Even some of the songs were in English! But the service was what i needed to hear!
Laying down your life for your friend, and love is the greatest of everything!
Now i'm off to my church service here in the city of my birth......lol and then to an international fair. My purse i bought that was made in Peru is getting a little holey! Sooo, think i'll need a new one!!! lol Also, the food, man......looking forward tot hat!
Guess i'll skiddaddle!
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 4/23/2006 2:36:07 PM
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This week we are celebrating, Day of the Child, a Mexican celebration about children. Wow......it is kindof cool to think about that day, and we will are having a week full of fun. So, am excited about that.
Church was a blessing, and am reading this book, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire about the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church......home of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Wow.....totally has kept my heart looking toward Jesus, definately need to reread it for better inkeep into my head.
Things at home have been going well.
I'll write more later.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 4/29/2006 3:47:24 PM
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Just popping into say hey!
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 4/30/2006 2:35:47 PM
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Hey......
Have more time now, made it over to my parents house so can really sit and think about things......alot more easier here then at the Library. The border patrol is here in full swing!  My heart feels for the people/families/lives being stopped by this. It is such an amazing thing to think about.......we had a good week w/the children.......Mexico celebrates their children today......and we had a celebration on Friday. We also are getting into gear for Cinco de Mayo. I found this craft book, so hopefully we can make some things w/the kiddies this week. Hmmm........today was a beautiful day at church. We are in Numbers.......
Num 32:1 NOW THE sons of Reuben and of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle, and they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead [on the east side of the Jordan], and behold, the place was suitable for cattle. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:2 So the sons of Gad and of Reuben came and said to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:3 [The country around] Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:4 The land the Lord smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and your servants have cattle. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:5 And they said, If we have found favor in your sight, let this land be given to your servants for a possession. Do not take us over the Jordan. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:6 And Moses said to the sons of Gad and of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war while you sit here? [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:7 Why do you discourage the hearts of the Israelites from going over into the land which the Lord has given them? [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:8 Thus your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to see the land! [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:9 For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the hearts of the Israelites from going into the land the Lord had given them. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:10 And the Lord's anger was kindled on that day and He swore, saying, [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:11 Surely none of the men who came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they have not wholly followed Me-- [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:12 Except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun, for they have wholly followed the Lord. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:13 And the Lord's anger was kindled against Israel and He made them wander in the wilderness for forty years, until all the generation that had done evil in the sight of the Lord was consumed. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:14 And behold, you are risen up in your fathers' stead, a brood of sinful men, to increase still more the fierce anger of the Lord against Israel. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:15 For if you turn from following Him, He will again abandon them in the wilderness, and you will destroy all this people. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:16 But they came near to him and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our flocks and walled settlements for our little ones. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:17 But we will be armed and ready to go before the Israelites until we have brought them to their place. Our little ones shall dwell in the fortified settlements because of the people of the land. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:18 We will not return to our homes until the Israelites have inherited every man his inheritance. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:19 For we will not inherit with them on the [west] side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side of the Jordan eastward. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:20 Moses replied, If you will do as you say, going armed before the Lord to war, [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:21 And every armed man of you will pass over the Jordan before the Lord until He has driven out His enemies before Him [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:22 And the land is subdued before the Lord, then afterward you shall return and be guiltless [in this matter] before the Lord and before Israel, and this land shall be your possession before the Lord. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:23 But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out. [Verse Info.] [Notes] Num 32:24 Build settlements for your little ones, and folds for your sheep, and do that of which you have spoken.
We see here the progression of starting out wholly commited and then falling away, getting our eyes off of Christ, and onto the cares of the world. Reuben and Gad had their eyes on land and livestock......you can see that in the first couple of verses. Then they go to Moses and ask for his blessing on the idea, and then is like, at the end of verse 5.....we will not go in......which is where their hearts are. **Where is my heart concerning the boundaries and direct word of the Lord** Definate time for asking God to reveal stuff in my own heart. Then we see the compromise, that they will fight w/their brethren. but that their children and wives will stay home.......Never thought about that.......they werent their for the battle of Jericho, nor the parting of the Jordan......and then if u read further like in Chronicles or Kings.......these tribes were the first to get captured and taken into captivity.......direct consequence of not listening to God.....felt generations later!!!!!!!
Quite a sobering thought!
Just things i've been thinking about.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 5/13/2006 2:39:51 PM
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just saying a quick hi to everyone.
R.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 6/3/2006 2:51:39 PM
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Sooo much has happened in these past couple of weeks........
I have trully been sooo thankful for this job.
I have found a church that preaches Jesus and Grace.
I have grown closer to my family, and closer to the Lord.
This has been quite a season for me........i can see why the Lord allowed soo much to happen, in the past......to prepare me.....grow me......for today, What a comfort this is.......
The Lord through this move, has enabled me to meet people i would never of met if i was living where i lived........how greatful to God i am to this......and in meeting people, he has used them to chisel away pieces of my self.......this process has hurt, does hurt, but wow.......how beautiful to know i am growing in His likeness!!!!!
Thank God for His great precious promises.......things we can hold onto in the storm.
I'll catch up w/u all later!!!
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 6/17/2006 8:39:38 PM
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Wow.....another school year has ended......i'm again, looking for a job, on unemployment for the time being......hopefully it will click in......and just visiting w/my family. All of my memories from the children have been burning thoughts in my head as i put together a little photo album......things i want to do better, and things i wish i hadnt done......this journey is sooo amazing...........right now, my dads other children are down.....they are all in their 40's......50's......and its just been quite a time to sit back an watch all of this unfold, tensions, attitudes, people dealing w/people. Quite an interesting time. I've beent hinking about how we touch peoples lives.......how just coming in contact w/another human being totally changes that person, and yourself........i've been just dwelling on what impression i leave on people.....not just impression, but how they feel leaving me........i've just had some thoughts.......nothing really big.......
Kindof realy rambled through this........kindof ironic.......i've been feeling lately of late......but, started going to a womens bible study at my church, on a Godly Wife........as this does not apply to me.....some people i'm sure are like, what in the world?!?!? BUT......it has in some respect totally made me more content in my state of singleness........even though i do pray one day that i would be a godly wife......that is not a role i am in......and all of those things, well, most of those things dont apply. ANd......i've connected w/some of the women from the study, that i wouldnt even of met if i hadnt of gone. Pretty awesome.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 7/14/2006 3:25:57 PM
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RosieCotton
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Hey you all......
The Lord has just been showing me soo much of Himself.......over the past little while, i have really tried to discipline myself to read and pray.......every day.......the Lord has given me this time, and i soo want to glorify Him......so, anywayz..... I really feel like the Lord is growing me in ways.......and i've made a couple of really cool friends at the new church i've been going to.....i' ve prayed for women friendships.......and the Lord kindof plopped 3 into my lap........and i feel like everything is real here......like we genuinely care for each other.......i mean, i've had friends in the past that were kindof more out of desperation to be friends......2 lonely people......but, when u r content in who and where u r, and the Lord gives u someone.......its like, wow.......what a total difference.
I've also reconnected to dear people that i've been out of touch with.....and that has been a blessing.........I contribute alot of this growth to the move......moving away from everything/everyone has been quite something for me!
I'll jot down some verses from a sermon we had at church a couple of weeks ago.......it was all on the Love of God!
What a blessing to hear, and rehear!
I'll catch up w/u all later.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 7/15/2006 4:35:37 PM
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RosieCotton
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Romans 5:8
But God shows and clearly proves His own love for us by the fact that while we were yet sinners Christ, (the Messiah, the Annointed One) died for us.
Ephesians 2:4, 5
But God so rich is He in His mercy! Because of and in order to satisfy the great and wonderful and intense love with which He loved us. Even when we were dead by our own shortcomings and trespasses, He made us alive together in fellowship and in union with Christ.
Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord appeared from of old to me saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you and continued my faithfulness to you.
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior {who saves}! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in silent satisfaction and in His love He will be silent and make no mention of past sins, or even recall them, He will exult over you with singing.
What a blessing to sit and contemplate the immense love of the Lord!
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 8/11/2006 10:47:23 PM
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RosieCotton
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wow.....I've been gone for some time......life just keeps on happening!!!!! 
I lead a pretty boring life.....lol so to like sit all of the time and be like, this person said hi, would maybe be exciting for me......but, to eavesdroppers, it might be pretty boring!
ohh, well......i signed up for 2 early childhood classes, they start this semester, i've also, been kindof tutoring a neighbor family....the children, ages 14, 10 and 3.......precious children!!! What a blessing......and......i started working in the nursery at church......alittle bit harder then i thought it would be.......what a blessing health care is......i had some headache medicine and last year w/out the insurance the medicine cost me 265.00 dollars......sooo, i never got it refilled...... anywayz......my heads been bothering me lately, and i was like, well, i do have insurance, i better use it.......and it only cost me 30 bucks! What a blessing!!!!!! Also, i got to go a family doctor......which i think i will stick with.....i dont really like doctors......they alwayz tell me things i dont want to hear, or in a way that isnt very nice, or whatever......  but, this guy was really down to earth.......a little older, wearing blue jeans......i'm like, cool, not some uppity has it altogether jerk......not that they all are, but alot of the ones i've come across have been. anywayz.......
just spending some time w/the family......which is alwayz nice!
i'll write more later.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 8/26/2006 4:21:14 PM
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RosieCotton
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Hey you all.....
Well, my little sister, who is 17, just started her junior year at college and has moved away to North Carolina!!!!! We got her settled in last weekend!  How sad and quiet it is around the house w/out her personality......though, i really am soo happy for her, for her growth, and just her.......she is such a lovely person. She got settled in good this week.....and got some e-mails from her. What a precious soul. This weekend was our womens retreat at church.......it was last night and today, but last night i had a birthday party to go to for a very dear friend. I THOUGHT.....lol i could just stop in and then head to the retreat.......the Lord had other plans......and i had some good fellowship......also, some of the women go to a bible study, and they got together a car load of goodies for my classroom....... it is sooo amazing......the women from this study had asked about what things i really needed, and i was like, well, anything......and everything could be put to use......but i added that i really liked having extra clothes for the children, some of the kids didnt have very many clothes, and just for accidents in the classroom, etc.........and this one lady went to TARGET and bought a whole box of clothes.........i looked at it and like wanted to cry........people are soo beautiful!!!!!!
The Lord has been showing me that, just a lot of things that have happened, just showing me His goodness, over and over again........the whole idea that He DOES own the cattle on a thousand hills........isnt just an idea, it is a promise.
Anywayz......the womens retreat was precious......got to know some pretty dear ladies.......it is nice to get the whole fassad....(sp?) down......to see the core.....and that we are all alike.......it is a blessing......i alwayz am like, Elijah......But, Lord......out of everyone, i am the only one.......
How comforting to know that that is not the case........so, that was pretty sweet.
Anywayz........
God is good.......
I'll write more later.
Rosie.
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RE: Rosie's Ramblings!! - 9/6/2006 12:39:50 PM
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RosieCotton
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Hey....
Listen to this story.......i wrote this organization that has a ministry to children, and recieved all of these spanish bible books.....actually 6 cases of them.......was thinking maybe i'd get one box.....well, i'm like now what am i going to do w/these, so i put them in my apartment against the wall.....and just kindof "sat" on them......well, i finally got back in touch w/my friend from work, and as we were hanging out, i was like, ohh, man....i have tons of spanish books would u be interested in them???? she then takes an assortment and leaves w/a box......(now she is the lady i've been hanging out w/from work and lives around the corner, so knows all of these connections w/the children in the area....) as the day goes on, she then tells me that at her church.......and she goes to a Hispanic church, that on Sat. her church will be hosting a breakfast for the churches in the area.......which are all Hispanic churches.......
I see this as such a "God thing"........the doors werent necessarily going to open w/me......and that is OK......lol but, they will w/her.......but, i'm like the middle person, supplying her w/stuff for her ministry.......that is sooo encouraging.
I mean, we are not a one man show........its just again a picture of what the body of Christ is all about......all working together not for the good of each other.......but, for the good of the Kingdom!
Talk to u alls later
Rosie.
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