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Friday, November 10, 2006

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:39:38 GMT

It has been a whole year and I've decided to post again. This time I am posting to announce a new blog. Like many other Xanga users I have decided to become a blogspot user. Here is my new blog:

gentleandquietspirit.blogspot.com

Elizabeth

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:00:07 GMT

Found some quotes from Jim Elliot today...

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.

Hope these encourage you all (whoever still reads my Xanga) as much as they encouraged me.

Elizabeth

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:28:02 GMT

Here is a link to pictures of children waiting to be adopted in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

http://www.nwae.org/index.html

Why should these children be waiting children for another day?

Elizabeth

Wednesday, September 01, 2004

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 20:10:33 GMT

Little children can teach interesting lessons. My brother Austin, 21 months, is terrified of bees. He runs and screams when he sees them. Sometimes he will see a tiny leaf or a speck of dirt and he thinks it is a bee. Because of this, he is often terrified of something that is harmless. He doesn't exactly know what a bee looks like and he thinks that we are afraid of bees too.

We are often that way with God. We know that there ae bad and scary things that we should be afraid of, but we don't quite know what they look like. We are often scared of things that can't hurt us. We don't trust that God knows what can hurt us and that he will protect us. God says to us, "Trust Me. I will take care of you. Don't be afriad." We say those same things to Austin.

Everyday is another oppoutunity to trust God. We can't always protect Austin from things that will hurt him. God can always protect. Whether we are living or dying, suffering or not, God is always protecting.

Elizabeth

Psalm 20:7 - Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Tuesday, August 17, 2004

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:36:51 GMT

My mom and I picked blackberries yesterday and I have scratches all over my arms. I am sure that blackberry jam during the winter will be worth it.

I am reading several books right now...Gold Cord by Amy Carmichael, An Historical Survey of the Old Testament by ? (the book is upstairs right now), and The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer. They are all very good.

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4

-Elizabeth

Monday, August 02, 2004

Mon, 02 Aug 2004 12:00:43 GMT

The baptism yesterday was wonderful. I always love going to the baptisms out at the Haugen's house because it always feels like a family get together. I am glad that we are having another one this month.

I was talking briefly with Hunter about his and Andie's trip to Africa. I was again reminded about the difference between being happy and being joyful. Happiness lasts for a short time, but joyfulness can continue through even very difficult times.

I would like to compile a good book list. If anyone has read any "must read" books lately I would look to know what they are. I will start the list.

1. The Shaping of a Christian Family by Elisabeth Elliot

Add your favorite books!

-Elizabeth

Friday, July 30, 2004

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 17:57:09 GMT

It is so good to be home. I am so grateful for the things that we have. Even though we just traveled in the United States it was still hard to do anything in hotel rooms. I am grateful to have my own room and to have a kitchen. A dishwasher!!! I was getting really tired of washing my little brother's dishes with scented hotel soap. Needless to say...it is so nice to be home.

-Elizabeth

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:33:35 GMT

I'll post shortly...