tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1823612851024685002024-03-13T02:19:17.975-07:00Proverbs Charm and BeautyTricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-6534256441332368322010-05-20T12:06:00.000-07:002010-05-20T12:08:40.694-07:00Growing Pains Part 6As mentioned in <a href="http://keierleber.blogspot.com/2009/03/growing-pains-part-1.html">Part 1</a> of this series,<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">"Basically, in order to fully follow Christ, we may have to leave behind possessions, earthly treasures, family, occupation, or the group (clique). Of course this is not always easy</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">."</span> </span>I have shown you how God has grown me and had me change in these areas:<br /><br />1. I gave up my love of dating, and dressing, among other things (Part 2)<br />2. I gave up how the world deals with death, and dealt with it as God intended (Part 2)<br />3. I gave up people pleasing for God pleasing (Part 3)<br />4. I gave up my hatred for forgiveness (Part 4)<br />5. I gave up my engagement ring and my womb (Part 5)<br /><br />There are many other ways that God changed me, and many other things He led me to give up, (work for example), but I am only highlighting these, and a few more...<br /><br />At the same time God called me to give up my ring and womb, He also had me give up something else... T.V. I spent way too much time watching T.V., and not to mention, all the trash that is on it these days. So if you come to our house, we have a television for watching movies, but if you try to change the channel, the screen will go to the ants.<br /><br />Then about bout 2 weeks ago(written back in March 2009), God was loud and clear again. And, once again, He got loud because I had been ignoring Him. He called us to something radical, but it was a very painful thing to do. What was this radical/painful thing to do? Give up my movies. Huh? Really, that's it? Ok, let me explain...<br /><br />After becoming a Christian I knew certain movies were unacceptable to God, so I got them out of my life. Easy. Then I heard God again prompting me, but I (once again), didn't like what I was hearing. If you study the word, "ungodly," you will find that it is not a synonym for wicked; no it is an antonym for godly... meaning simply, void of God. So in other words, a rated R movie with sex and cussing is wicked, while a Disney movie is only ungodly. Starting to make sense? Every time I would hear a sermon on ungodliness, (yes, the nudges from God go as far back as Kempton, <a href="http://carynsthoughts.blogspot.com/">Caryn</a>), or read it in God's Word, I would see Disney, but I would shake it off. There is nothing evil about Disney, and I didn't own any rated R movies, so what is the big deal God?<br /><br />The big deal? When I sat in front a t.v. show or movie for like 2 hours... well, that was 2 hours I could have spent with God. God created us to glorify Him, to love Him, to fellowship with Him. How is watching Beauty and the Beast fellowshipping with God? It is not. I may have a little free time now, but when kids come it will dwindle to nothing, I am aware. How should I spend my free time... with Cinderella? Or with God? Um, yeah, GOD!!!<br /><br />God called us to give up all our secular movies, and only keep the movies that are godly. This way, if we watch a movie in our free time, we are still spending time with God!<br /><br />What was so hard about that? Well:<br /><br />1. I spent a good chunk of change on all of this<br />2. Since I was getting rid of the secular movies, I also got rid of secular books, meaning...<br />3. The "library" I had been collecting for my kids for years has shrunk dramatically<br />4. Since I don't have tv, and now I barely have any movies, what am I going to watch, (you can<br /> only watch the same thing so many times).<br />5. I LOVE DISNEY! It is not wicked, so why do I have to get rid of it???<br /><br />God loving said, "Because I said so." Now when your mom says that it is irritating, but when the Creator of the Universe says it, it is comforting and empowering. <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TktXYL64NUCG9Kr3n_jIxcT5MwFYzAKCswdsCtPIwGTMiA8pEX5vVvqNMoBVpdd9lbx35UHY1Ob_z_vdunCtJ6k7v9VrG3YQYiD5O6Hj4RMMEqsFDL5YjW_Q3FbrHdAREThtyHgcSdTm/s1600-h/gdfghdshshsd+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TktXYL64NUCG9Kr3n_jIxcT5MwFYzAKCswdsCtPIwGTMiA8pEX5vVvqNMoBVpdd9lbx35UHY1Ob_z_vdunCtJ6k7v9VrG3YQYiD5O6Hj4RMMEqsFDL5YjW_Q3FbrHdAREThtyHgcSdTm/s400/gdfghdshshsd+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319004017749966146" border="0" /></a>All my movies and books, (I gave a good amount of the books to my sister, (future school teacher) ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasNCUfijffU4jM05QtFWt11oLOSXFo5yT1bif_tFL480Dk279nEueFAde_Tz9U-Fp_Wuok30mZ6LVRJUl0QDiqtNOMzycCoyI1syR1FbmGGjP4gmrYGVkMjllFF3BUEVMn4EkzKwRsRsc/s1600-h/gdfghdshshsd+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasNCUfijffU4jM05QtFWt11oLOSXFo5yT1bif_tFL480Dk279nEueFAde_Tz9U-Fp_Wuok30mZ6LVRJUl0QDiqtNOMzycCoyI1syR1FbmGGjP4gmrYGVkMjllFF3BUEVMn4EkzKwRsRsc/s400/gdfghdshshsd+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319004011677172354" border="0" /></a>The top 4 were particularly hard to get rid of... I LOVE princess stories, and these were four of my all time favorite!!! Serioulsy, getting rid of all of these made me feel like I did when I broke up with a boyfriend in middle school... I knew I needed/ wanted to, but it was still losing a companion... these companions are better than m.s. boyfriends... they are always there!!! Ok, drama queen! GOD IS ALWAYS THERE!!!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-49117934411087749702010-05-03T11:04:00.000-07:002010-05-03T11:05:46.046-07:00Growing Pains Part 5<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 100%;">I always knew I wanted to adopt. Always. But I was disobedient to God's leading on that in my life. He wanted total surrender, but that was too hard for me. So, I would surrender a little, "Ok, I'll have all the birth children I want, then I will adopt however many you want to give me... No? Ok, I will have 2 or 3 birth children and adopt the rest.... No? Ok, I will have only one child, then adopt the rest."<br /><br />See, I never totally submitted to Christ's Call. I did what I felt comfortable with. You see, when it got down to "I'll have only one and adopt the rest," I was really praying, "God, please please please let me have one! I have to have one! How terrible would that be to never have a birth child!" I knew what God really wanted, but it wasn't easy to swallow. Then in July 2008, I went to Church camp with the youth, and God spoke to me loud and clear.... so much so that I couldn't <span style="font-style: italic;">pretend</span> to be obedient any longer, total surrender was expected! David Nasser was the speaker, and he said, "there are 200,000,000 orphans in the world, and if only 7% of THE CHURCH would adopt, there would be no need for orphanages!" At that moment I realized my disobedience, and understood why God had called us to this life of adoption. 7% of a people is not much, and it isn't even 7% of the world! No, it is 7% of the believers in the world! Wow! That means it won't take that many to wipe out the orphanages! Recently I found a <a href="http://barbandchriszoo.blogspot.com/">new blog friend</a>, and she is someone I greatly look up to as a woman, wife, mother, and home schooler. ;) She had a quote awhile back that was heartbreaking. "</span><span style=""><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">1.1% of the population has adopted." WOW! Isn't that terrible, especially in light of the statistic from David Nasser? If you feel God tugging on your heart to adopt- don't ignore it!<br /><br />Now, I have had many objections in my obedience from many people. That's ok. It is a radical thing God called us to, and I wasn't to keen on it at first either. Will we ever have birth children? Sure, if that is God's will. It will never be our will, so it will never be on our terms. We will never try to get pregnant, and if God decides to bless us then we will rejoice. But do you know what? I am 100billion% ok with not having a birth child. NEVER in my life did I would think I could come to that. But, I find my joy In Christ, not in getting pregnant. I am happy to be a mommy, period. Who says being a mommy= pregnancy? There are many women out there that had birth children, but they are terrible mothers. Think of all the children that are beaten across the world. No, blood doesn't mean anything! It is a heart matter! Let me leave you with this, (on this subject): as Christians, we are Brothers and Sisters in Christ. That means that if you have an unbelieving family member, then you are more family to me than you are to them. It is the truth, people. So, in reality, when I said blood doesn't matter, I wasn't entirely correct. Our family blood does not matter... the blood of Christ does!<br /><br />I know the children God created for me will only be mine for awhile, then they will grow up and have families of their own. I only have about 18 years to raise them to know Jesus and to teach them to live their lives in glory of Him. We are ready Lord; ready when you are!<br /><br /><a href="http://keierleber.blogspot.com/2008/07/b-o-g-on-blog-indescribable.html?zx=2611d16092456890">Click here</a> for my whole recount of summer camp, and read about the other thing God have me leave behind that week, my engagement ring.<br /><br />Check back for part 6 of this installment soon! :)</span></span></span>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-21526640690517535802010-03-29T15:38:00.001-07:002010-03-29T15:38:34.889-07:00Growing Pains Part 4My Daddy. Oh, what a story. Poor guy, I hated him for a good part of 8 years, (age 12 to 20). Now when I say hated, I am not over exaggerating- <o:p></o:p> I hated him with every ounce of my being. I won't go into detail here of why he didn't meet my standards of what I thought a dad should be. He had his faults, (who doesn't), but mostly I was to blame.<br /><br />After I got saved when I was 16, I knew I needed to forgive my dad. If Jesus could forgive me, (not just once, but daily), why couldn't I forgive him? My hatred continued, but so did my desire to forgive. When I graduated high school, he took me to D.C. for my gift. Dream trip! Anyway, while driving back from the Pentagon, we were listening to the radio. "Live like you were dying," came on. <span style="font-style: italic;">"I gave forgiveness I'd been denying."</span> Um, Yeah. Thank You Holy Spirit for that prompting. Even still, forgiveness was very difficult. The slightest mess up, (well a mess up in my eyes), and he returned to hated status. I received so much grace from God, and yet I could not bestow it on him.<br /><br />Finally when I was 20, (September 2006), I started seeing a Christian counselor because I had many health problems... and the root cause... my dad. So I went to counseling to try to resolve the daddy conflict. I won't go into detail about what really got me to begin truly forgiving him, (that's between him and me), but I will tell you that it was working. Well, until October. After my sister died, I let go of all the good progress I made, and I was spitting angry at my dad. I gave him an ultimatum, (in my head), and if he didn't meet it then I would banish him from my life. Well, by the Grace of God, I was in counseling, so the banishment never happened. She wouldn't allow it! ;) 6 months later, I got married, and my dad started to become my dad to me, not just a man that I had to tolerate. After April, I continued to soften towards my dad, and then that next February, God broke me down, and I called my dad and apologized! Yes, me apologize to him. I always told myself that I would never forgive him until he apologized to me, but I was the one who needed his forgiveness.<br /><br />You see, something I learned in counseling, (and I have eluded to it here already), was that I had a picture of what I thought a dad was supposed to be. When he didn't fit that mold, I held it against him. He is not perfect, nor am I nor is anyone else for that matter! Only Jesus Christ was perfect, so why would I think my dad could fit that mold?<br /><br />Second only to my salvation, my relationship with my dad is the biggest picture of grace in my life. I have a love for my dad that I never thought possible. It is truly amazing to me to look back in my life and see where God has brought me. He forgave me, and allowed me to forgive otehrs. Mind you, I was terribly disobedient to God for a good 4 years or so by denying my dad forgiveness- see what a gracious God we have!<br /><br />Dad,<br />Once again I apologize for hating you so. I want you to know that I am blessed to be your daughter. I wish I could put into words how I feel about you, but I can't! All I can say is that I used to say I had no dad... you were just the man who fathered me. But now, I can say, with pride, that you are my daddy! I love you!<br />Tricia<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VXte7WkO1g0I4PM3X6rkNaIjZjEs3EKKhkS8pOqVxmWwFOyWoePRQYQ7_lr_146U0rRtn2vxSRA8BR2d6UkyxMLJ9ZNpIdZSxDFtcHxx3gKvBZ-FHdg0nr0b10bfAISDgmwWvnotCeFC/s1600-h/IMG_8455.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VXte7WkO1g0I4PM3X6rkNaIjZjEs3EKKhkS8pOqVxmWwFOyWoePRQYQ7_lr_146U0rRtn2vxSRA8BR2d6UkyxMLJ9ZNpIdZSxDFtcHxx3gKvBZ-FHdg0nr0b10bfAISDgmwWvnotCeFC/s400/IMG_8455.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318359135985143042" border="0" /></a>You can see I wasn't thrilled he was kissing me. I had gotten over hating him, but he wasn't out of the woods yet. This kiss irritated me... yes, I was a brat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcRPCYSuh1pC4dukvPw-2z6SGkyk9N7x2cQWusj9nzFe_1lL5bcG1f1X3MCDdn8q4BhqIvqSybaXcrgCkt6C-i-4YDN_cU4cSw62QfKkGI6BqZemJUNFuQrfseUdsypJsrU9Vh_IwzjRc/s1600-h/IMG_1615.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcRPCYSuh1pC4dukvPw-2z6SGkyk9N7x2cQWusj9nzFe_1lL5bcG1f1X3MCDdn8q4BhqIvqSybaXcrgCkt6C-i-4YDN_cU4cSw62QfKkGI6BqZemJUNFuQrfseUdsypJsrU9Vh_IwzjRc/s400/IMG_1615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318359126117383378" border="0" /></a>I LOVE this picture!!! One of my favorites from the day! When I first got my pictures in, I hated loving this picture so much! But now that Grace has covered us, I love it!!! :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Growing Pains part 5... why adoption? :)Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-50476936377173918392010-03-12T22:22:00.000-08:002010-03-12T22:23:02.636-08:00Growing Pains Part 3On August 21, 2006, Paul asked me to be his wife! The road to our wedding, (April 7, 2007), was laden with many "growth bumps." To spare all the details, we set a date for July 2007. We were not entirely happy with the way everything was panning out. It was all too much a people pleasing event, and not God centered like we wanted. After much prayer, and a new growing pain, we decided to move up the date. So in March, right after we sent out the July "save the dates," we told everyone that we would be getting married in April. We upset many family and friends in doing this, but it was the best decision for us. If we, (well, I), had be straight up from the front, and not tried to be people pleasers, then this never would have happened. But, since we did try to please everyone, we had to make many mad in the end. What goes along with people pleasing? People's approval. Well, in moving up the date, that was in jeopardy too. We were warned that people would think I was pregnant, and many people did. Well, I wasn't and I had to know that we were doing what God wanted, and people would talk. Period. Nothing we could do about it.<br /><br />Breaking away from my people pleasing ways was such a blessing and it was so freeing! Also, what else came out of this growing pain? I got to get married sooner- duh! lol I love being Mrs. Paul Keierleber! It is such a blessing to be one with that man! In 11 days, we get to celebrate our 2 year anniversary! 2 years of wedded bliss, and 2 years since we gave up people pleasing, and turned to FULL God pleasing! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5CieZ395lvChQfDVtteBxLzBrc1FvdUimWyoyTFXBvbmZg9hse5JAZo9hatGCKBgVe8L_ViUkJjwun0qPPo1UeXeCWR5s34bKFXJJIK2TrsHu9MbIFcJQu4nkCqJZrOzyzXIPlSi-gH0/s1600-h/tpsa_006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5CieZ395lvChQfDVtteBxLzBrc1FvdUimWyoyTFXBvbmZg9hse5JAZo9hatGCKBgVe8L_ViUkJjwun0qPPo1UeXeCWR5s34bKFXJJIK2TrsHu9MbIFcJQu4nkCqJZrOzyzXIPlSi-gH0/s400/tpsa_006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318248111725603138" border="0" /></a>August 21, 2006... maybe one day I will do a series over our story, and go into detail over certain events like this one... hmmmm, we'll see... :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtmzCexAMlSqtEfnPL42wlXa037POsSSkWYq4uGXxMdses_Em9s6hfUexVKFSPc91B_GDS0heSsTmgBogqTPoUxEEAyItaUjb5wbA1_Cq8NpWXxaA-oGL6rmpZGCPeOF6Gh_aQfpNSapZ/s1600-h/ENGAGEMENT+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtmzCexAMlSqtEfnPL42wlXa037POsSSkWYq4uGXxMdses_Em9s6hfUexVKFSPc91B_GDS0heSsTmgBogqTPoUxEEAyItaUjb5wbA1_Cq8NpWXxaA-oGL6rmpZGCPeOF6Gh_aQfpNSapZ/s400/ENGAGEMENT+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318248109150707154" border="0" /></a>Same day, just got into comfy clothes... Tracie took this pic... left for school not too long after, (she left before Paul headed back for LBK).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQScNcFnlZjiZvKsSnvKdgrxRWNnGBVcmCIMyxltopqlaY-clDbUUAYx43-1pVV_hgZz7RuTv3nfvl7N4PvJr8GsxKACBFtLDs-x4ym_l8bSc8IjsoI4ZCjmbCRlLDHxGbaNVln5U7g1b/s1600-h/IMG_1330.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQScNcFnlZjiZvKsSnvKdgrxRWNnGBVcmCIMyxltopqlaY-clDbUUAYx43-1pVV_hgZz7RuTv3nfvl7N4PvJr8GsxKACBFtLDs-x4ym_l8bSc8IjsoI4ZCjmbCRlLDHxGbaNVln5U7g1b/s400/IMG_1330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318248110096513698" border="0" /></a>Taylor and Elise helping me get ready for pictures... one of my all time fav pics... can I please wear this dress again? I LOVE IT!!! I would probably have to get it altered because I am smaller now! teeheehee<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvcxNq4eNpWOiVALFXF4n-T7I67NbZOU1uWHzeYK4okqho1KQeeJZnofdUTJyGKgsz1RuhjDMDO9kARZYz3rVe-SuG-ug6DVt-7jpbQTQIRfjxxXCycmEILdA5wJIbAuBAXaiFtLwRbQl/s1600-h/IMG_1510.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvcxNq4eNpWOiVALFXF4n-T7I67NbZOU1uWHzeYK4okqho1KQeeJZnofdUTJyGKgsz1RuhjDMDO9kARZYz3rVe-SuG-ug6DVt-7jpbQTQIRfjxxXCycmEILdA5wJIbAuBAXaiFtLwRbQl/s400/IMG_1510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318248105011615490" border="0" /></a>Everybody LOVES the ring picture... not only is it cute, but I have it here because it will show up again later in Growing Pains, Part 5! ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALserJDmSFCyfL_E5g3bG6Yx4CXcdrpZT36MlHTd5AGiNDmP0ZZUFbX4bOc3nhFMpIg6220L7ceUs6M0ZUs8SPG83ui7W9RITjD4vJSnr2zlIVvXRI3-firy4_uimeoJZvA3bN2UYUe-J/s1600-h/IMG_1644.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALserJDmSFCyfL_E5g3bG6Yx4CXcdrpZT36MlHTd5AGiNDmP0ZZUFbX4bOc3nhFMpIg6220L7ceUs6M0ZUs8SPG83ui7W9RITjD4vJSnr2zlIVvXRI3-firy4_uimeoJZvA3bN2UYUe-J/s400/IMG_1644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318248095717798914" border="0" /></a>Something about the dinner table... every wedding album I see, one of the best pictures of the couple is at the dinner table! Don't believe me... go see your/someone's wedding album! :)<br /><br />Growing Pain Part 4: an AMAZING story about grace...Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-71129076383156037292010-03-10T08:30:00.000-08:002010-03-10T08:34:28.762-08:00Growing Pains Part 2***Disclaimer: I never anticipated to write about my sister in this series, but it was a growing experience, which God had me write to you here. It is the first time that I have gone into complete detail, and as I wrote it all I was shaking.***<br /><br />After becoming a believer in Christ when I was sixteen, my life changed for the better. I became single, (for the first time in my life), because I knew now that God created dating to find a spouse... so I waited till I found "husband material." Right before I found my hubs (Jan 2006), I got restless and dated a few guys who did not meet my husband standards, therefore, I should have gone no where near them. Alas, God saw I had grown impatient, and instead of being irritated with my impatience, He graciously blessed me with Paul (4.6.06). Thank you, Lord! Your Grace never ceases to amaze me! ♥<br /><br />Now that was something in particular that I had to die to myself over, and I'm sure there are more... I just didn't notice the changes He was making in my life... He was making them, I was not, so it is harder to pinpoint them. (For example, I started dressing more conservatively). He was growing me! When Paul came, I grew so much more! My faith continued to grow until October 2006.<br /><br />On October 6, 2006, my 18 year old sister Tracie began her journey home from SFA University for the first time since she started that fall. I was very excited this weekend because two of my besties from high school were, (finally), coming down to stay with me, (I stayed home during college). I spent all morning cleaning my room and getting ready to have company! I had been seeing a Christian counselor at the time, (later post), and while I was in counseling I got a phone call from my Mom, two actually. It was very common for her to call during the day like that, (join me for shopping, question about ____, did you hear about so and so, etc). When I left counseling, I called her and she informed me that Tracie had been in a car accident, but she was conscience (sp?). She was a little panicky, and was back and forth about going to Nac to get her. I told her to stay where she was, (at my aunt and uncle's), and I would go with her to get Tracie. On my 15 minute drive to my aunt's house I called my boss and told him I would late to work that day, (I worked at an elementary school and we only worked 3.5 hours a day in the afternoon, and that day happened to be my last, so I wanted to at least go to say goodbye). I had to leave him a message, and in that message I started to cry as I said, "she could have a broken leg or be dead for all we know." As I said that, I knew I was being dramatic, and that couldn't be true. I also called Paul to fill him in on everything. When I got to my uncle's house, I saw him on the phone outside. He must have not heard/seen me because right as I got in ear shot of him I heard him say, "Linda, she didn't make it!"<br /><br />UMMM, WHAT????<br /><now,><br />I walked up to him crying and he hugged me, unknowing what he had just told me. I opened the door and met my mom's embrace and began to wail...<br /></now,><br /><now,>Now let me back up a bit. I was always "strong" in my family. I was the oldest of 4 kids, so I had to be an example. I was strong for them, (and my mom), when my parents got divorced and my grandma died, etc.<br /></now,><br /><now,>So when I met my mom in the entry way, I completely lost it! I never thought I would cry like that. ever. Just like in the movies. Then we let go of each other, and it stopped. I never cried that hard again. For a while I was a little worried how my emotion at</now,><now,> that minute affected my mom, but do you know what? To this day she does not remember that. She only remembers me taking it, "rather well." Thank you God, again!<br /><br />For the next 30 minutes or so, I was still in shock and denial. I wasn't sure if I heard my uncle right or not. Did she die, or did I misunderstand. I called Paul, and he asked him to come to me, (he was in Lubbock finishing school). I felt bad asking him to co</now,><now,>me to m</now,><now,>e, (I don't know why because losing your sister is a very big deal). I called one of my friends that was going to stay with me, and I said, "Kristina, I think my sister died." She told me not to say that, thought I was just worrying too much, but I told her, "No, I really think she did, I heard my uncle say so." Finally my uncle asked if I knew what was going on. I told him that I had overheard, but I needed to hear from him to make sure because it isn't something you easily digest. So he told me, and to this day it is unreal to me.<br /></now,><br /><now,>The next couple days I neither slept nor ate. Until about the third day, God calmed my spirit. You see, I wasn't sure if Tracie was in Heaven. Contrary to popular belief, being a good person will not get you into Heaven. You must give your life to Christ to enter into Heaven. Period. I wasn't sure if she had done that. So three days later, God revealed to me that she had in fact given her life to Him, and she was with Him in Heaven. God does not lie, so I knew she was in Heaven. After that I was able to eat, sleep, and function much better.</now,><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5me5YP8WQmnU5nPXwXns_JOyGqwuOpqm_2nVmdwMJmm5Jk-RP32eMYeGWrqjzVAugGX53sBSJjfA6i7q7a0TjDSjVSinhq6kLs-9gbKdWBqJJ6R9lrSAcMrp7g2PYKEAuP7rbnyq9ySE/s1600-h/IMG_4317.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz5me5YP8WQmnU5nPXwXns_JOyGqwuOpqm_2nVmdwMJmm5Jk-RP32eMYeGWrqjzVAugGX53sBSJjfA6i7q7a0TjDSjVSinhq6kLs-9gbKdWBqJJ6R9lrSAcMrp7g2PYKEAuP7rbnyq9ySE/s400/IMG_4317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317911955297248146" border="0" /></a><br /><now,><br />Something beautiful I experienced through all this was on the Sunday after her accident, (she died on Friday). I went to Church as usual, and got loved on by my Brothers and Sisters there. During the service, and during the second song in worship, I started to cry. Not because of her death, but because I was WORSHIPING GOD! I was able to worship God in spite of losing my sister! It was a wonderful gift that God gave me that day. Once I knew Tracie was in Heaven, that and my moment of worship helped my get through the loss to this day! I will leave you with the chorus of that song, which will forever have a special place in my heart. Stay tuned for my 3rd installment of Growing Pains!</now,><br /><now,><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">"He is Lord of Lords! He is King of Kings! He is Mighty God, Lord of Everything! He is Emmanuel! He is the Great I Am! He is the Prince of Peace, who is the Lamb! He is the Living God! He is my Saving Grace! He will reign forever, He is the Ancient of Days! He is Alpha, Omega, Beginning and End! He's my Savior, Messiah, Redeemer, and Friend! He's my Prince of Peace and I will live my life for Him!!!"<br /><br /></span>No wonder why that song was played, huh? ;)</now,><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhlYLWKC1ErQAkbWdT4VGSvkqB9qB5XclJ3lXz6OPPG2eKN9NLO_Aq_QZoY1etBrFI2aHaJAZq7A-WBweDBE32pIv8RMPM1nlkxsoN1uvyxgdr4sYs2fCfSPJa9BJbGTWsQA35lhL5E6M/s1600-h/wreck+079.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhlYLWKC1ErQAkbWdT4VGSvkqB9qB5XclJ3lXz6OPPG2eKN9NLO_Aq_QZoY1etBrFI2aHaJAZq7A-WBweDBE32pIv8RMPM1nlkxsoN1uvyxgdr4sYs2fCfSPJa9BJbGTWsQA35lhL5E6M/s400/wreck+079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317911962348828754" border="0" /></a>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-75270868747206593122010-03-08T18:40:00.000-08:002010-03-08T18:43:07.247-08:00Growing Pains Part 1Sorry I have been absent. I will make it up to you with a series. :)<br /><br />I am beginning a series on here called "Growing Pains." I will add a new part daily, (Lord willing), so be sure to check back often. Today I am stealing a post from my friend <a href="http://carynsthoughts.blogspot.com/">Caryn</a>. She just said it so nicely, I decided to let you see for yourself! <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">The gospels contain several accounts of people leaving something behind for the sake of wholeheartedly following Jesus.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">* Simon & Andrew "left their nets" (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matt.%204.18-20">Matt. 4:18-20</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">* James & John "left their boat and their father" (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matt.%204.21-22">Matt. 4:21-22</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">* The woman at the well "left her water jar" (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/John%204.28-30">John 4:28-30</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/John%204.39-42">39-42</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">* Matthew left his career (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matt%209.9">Matt 9:9</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">* The grateful leper left the 9 others (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Luke%2017.11-19">Luke 17:11-19</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Basically, in order to fully follow Christ, we may have to leave behind possessions, earthly treasures, family, occupation, or the group (clique). Of course this is not always easy. For example, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matt.%2019.16-22">Matt. 19:16-22</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> gives account of a law-abiding rich young man who came to Jesus to inquire about following Him. When Jesus told the man to first sell what he possessed and give to the poor and then follow Him, the young man went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">However, God promises that "everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life" (</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" target="_blank" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matt%2019.29">Matt 19:29</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">So, what is God calling you to leave behind? Praise the Lord for what you have already left behind for the glorious gain of Christ.</span><br /><br /></span>The following parts to "Growing Pains," will be experiences from my own life of things God has called me to give up or to do for Him. (Some of this stuff you will know, some of it will be brand new information about me, so be sure to stay tuned)! <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-87375350905148472512010-01-11T14:33:00.000-08:002010-01-11T14:36:52.252-08:00proof, you want proof?Sorry for my lack of posts. :) Happy 2010!<br /><br />So, do you need proof that abortion is bad? Besides the fact that is murder.<br /><br />Today I found <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100111/hl_afp/chinapopulationmenmarriage">this article</a> on Yahoo: "More than 24 million Chinese men of marrying age could find themselves without spouses in 2020, state media reported on Monday, citing a study that blamed <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">sex-specific abortions as a major factor</span>."<br /><br />There are so many proofs that come about that prove that abortion is wrong. Let's keep fighting!!!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-40385674831286638202009-12-16T18:47:00.000-08:002009-12-16T18:57:01.066-08:00Pray for Matt ChandlerOn Thanksgiving, Pastor Matt Chandler had a seizure, and has since had surgery, and today found out that the tumor in his brain was malignant. He is a Man of God, a husband, and father. We need to fervently pray for him. <a href="http://fm.thevillagechurch.net/blog/pastors/">Click here</a> to see the website to see updates.<br /><br />In a world of mediocre and even evil pastors, Matt is a light. He preaches the Word of God, and lives what he believes. To lose such a light would be devastating, not to mention he is a young husband and father. We must pray, pray, and pray.<br /><br />Below is a clip of one of his sermons to show you his heart for God. You will not regret watching it.<br /><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o-zR3h2UsR4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o-zR3h2UsR4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-68231814313702850842009-11-02T09:29:00.000-08:002009-11-02T09:37:41.718-08:00Adoption Awareness MonthAs we all know, October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now, don't get me wrong, I was greatly affected by breast cancer myself. My grandmother fought it 3 times before it finally took her life in 2002 at the young age of 56.<br /><br />BUT, October is over. November is Adoption Awareness Month. One of my goals/dreams in life is that Adoption Awareness Month will be as "celebrated" as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br /><br />Today I will write about the need for adoption... taken from the Hands for Hope ministry of <a href="http://www.gracechurch.org">Grace Community Church</a>, (we are visiting this church in January, and I will be meeting with this ministry for information of one day staring my own adoption ministry one day).<br /><br /><br /><span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_dlPage_ctl00_BodyLabel"><p><br /><strong>THE FACTS</strong></p> <p><strong>What is the need?</strong></p> <p>* Over 130 million children have lost one or both parents.(1) <br />* Every 18 seconds another child becomes an orphan, without a mother or father.(2) <br />* At least 16.2 million children worldwide have lost both parents.(3)<br />* Every 14 seconds a child loses a parent due to AIDS.(4)<br />* Conflict has orphaned or separated 1 million children from their families in the 1990s.(5) </p> <p><strong>Where are they?</strong></p> <p>* 43.4 million orphans live in sub-Saharan Africa, 87.6 million orphans live in Asia, and 12.4 million orphans live in Latin America and the Caribbean.(6) </p> <p>* 1.5 million children live in public care in Central and Eastern Europe alone.(7)</p> <p>* At any given point there are over 500,000 children in the U.S. Foster Care system.(8) </p> <p>* In some countries, children are abandoned at alarming rates, due to poverty, restrictive population control policies, disabilities or perceived disabilities, and cultural traditions that value boys more than girls.(9)</p> <p><strong>What about AIDS?</strong></p> <p>* More than 14 million children under the age of 15 have lost one or both parents to AIDS, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa.(10)<br />* By 2010, the number of children orphaned by AIDS globally is expected to exceed 25 million.(11) <br />* AIDS is more likely than other cause of death to result in children losing both parents.(12 )<br />* As the infection spreads, the number of children who have lost parents to AIDS is beginning to grow in other regions as well, including Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.(13)</p> <p><br /><strong>What happens to the children?</strong></p> <p>* Children are profoundly affected as their parents fall sick and die, setting them on a long trail of painful experiences often characterized by: economic hardship, lack of love, attention and affection, withdrawal from school, psychological distress, loss of inheritance, increased physical and sexual abuse and risk of HIV infection, malnutrition and illness, stigma, discrimination, exploitation, trafficking, and isolation.(14 ) <br />* Orphaned children are much more likely than non-orphans to be working in commercial agriculture, as street vendors, in domestic service and in the sex trade.(15)<br />* Unaccompanied boys are at high risk of forced or 'voluntary' participation in violence and armed conflict.(16)<br />* Orphanages, children's villages, or other group residential facilities generally fail to meet young people's emotional and psychological needs.(17)</p> <p><br /><strong>What about foster care?</strong></p> <p>* On average, children stay in foster care for 30 months, or 2.5 years.(18 )</p> <p>* 118,000 children were waiting to be adopted on September 30, 2004.(19)</p> <p> * On average, those children waiting for adoption have been in foster care for 43.8 months, almost 4 years.(20)</p> <p> * Each year, an estimated 20,000 young people “age out” of the U.S. foster care system. Many are only 18 years old and still need support and services. Of those who aged out of foster care:(21) </p> <p>Outcome(22) </p> <p>Earned a high school diploma: 54% </p> <p>Obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher: 2%</p> <p> Were unemployed: 51% </p> <p>Had no health insurance: 30% </p> <p>Had been homeless: 25%</p> <p> Were receiving public assistance: 30%</p> <p>Is there any hope?</p> <p>* Yes. There is a Father who infinitely loves each orphan and calls His people to join Him in caring for the fatherless. </p> <p>* If only 7% of the 2 billion professing Christians in the world would care for a single orphan, looking after the child in their distress, there would effectively be no more orphans. We can each do something.</p></span>Click <a href="http://www.gracechurch.org/ministries/Custom.aspx?MinistryID=138&ID=257">here</a> to see the sources of the statistics.Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-81704228554734860462009-10-22T07:26:00.001-07:002009-10-22T07:32:00.980-07:00CenterWhat is the center of your life? Your family, health, job- what is it? <br /><br />Do you know what should be the center of your life? JESUS CHRIST. <br /><br />When we put anything else before Him, that is called idolatry. Idolatry breaks the first and second commandments. <br /><br />This song is a great way to call out to God and to ask Him to be the Center of your life, and it is a great way to commit yourself to Him being your center.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KE3HKym0tRE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KE3HKym0tRE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-46336526278443571322009-10-19T06:45:00.000-07:002009-10-19T06:48:17.126-07:00L♥LMy pastor used this as an illustration yesterday, and it was hysterical, yet convicting. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MfEC4OkNui4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MfEC4OkNui4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />We need to be prepared to complete our mission from Christ!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-60283111689877363652009-10-17T15:58:00.001-07:002009-10-17T15:58:18.636-07:00Hiatus StatusSorry for my blog hiatus. We have been praying through BIG decisions in our lives, and we finally have decided.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dXHU1e6TIGBQh0BUFS3Qf1nrm1OnCcQt3AIHLOIP23WuJ7xGT00JWPeKzP8Da6LZ8W9z71G5LZld0UtFAaLhk_We8UbsFbH86Khh86eL3-9Pu3Ba0ULwrTFyWMzbtT6NZ96GMC6V4T8/s1600-h/cali.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dXHU1e6TIGBQh0BUFS3Qf1nrm1OnCcQt3AIHLOIP23WuJ7xGT00JWPeKzP8Da6LZ8W9z71G5LZld0UtFAaLhk_We8UbsFbH86Khh86eL3-9Pu3Ba0ULwrTFyWMzbtT6NZ96GMC6V4T8/s400/cali.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393705992354985266" border="0" /></a><br />My family blog will now be called The California Keierlebers instead of The Keierleber Family. We are moving from Texas to California so my husband can attend the Master's Seminary. We are so excited to see where God is leading us!<br /><br />Oh, and I promise to update this blog soon!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-5318302991569293362009-09-23T08:29:00.000-07:002009-09-23T08:37:35.357-07:00Leave Those JoBros Alone!Ok, so I am not a Jonas Brothers fan or anything, but I do respect these boys. They wear purity rings... how cool? :)<br /><br />Kevin, (Jonas on right), is getting married. They want a calm family event for his bachelor party. A yahoo blogger cannot stand the fact that there may be pure people in the world. <br /><br />"An epic night of debauchery -- he'll regret it later if he doesn't do it now. " Seriously- regret? Living for Christ is nothing to regret... having a crazy bachelor party WOULD be something to regret.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicU_2vJLki81gXPDzGv1V6WkKLccSZY39_IHMrQrYqyaClRvnhfsd7UhfvD5YIgdcDZakh-iD7mq9s5RU0GHZ_ej7YCsVHoofOsXZu9ucquTkLKXk-oMcsnOiDoFpc62TwxXBuIiyhLM/s1600-h/3241825433_370c3d7579.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicU_2vJLki81gXPDzGv1V6WkKLccSZY39_IHMrQrYqyaClRvnhfsd7UhfvD5YIgdcDZakh-iD7mq9s5RU0GHZ_ej7YCsVHoofOsXZu9ucquTkLKXk-oMcsnOiDoFpc62TwxXBuIiyhLM/s400/3241825433_370c3d7579.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384685488448537970" border="0" /></a><br />Get full ridiculous story <a href="http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/crush/jonas-brothers-gone-wild/224;_ylt=AgRBkDFH1kqBHg14KkX4iawPpxx.;_ylv=3">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Romans 12:2- And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. </span></span>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-88264040547564372342009-09-21T15:22:00.000-07:002009-09-21T15:35:13.414-07:00Worth it?Since you have accepted Christ, what has been your worst form of persecution? Friends making fun of you, slander of you by all walks of life including people you love all the way to complete strangers, or distance between you and your family and friends. Yes, those are legitimate persecutions we face as Christians, but have you ever feared for your life? If you are an American, probably not. If you are a Muslim, (yes even in America), then yes you probably have- if you are not already dead.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6vGeZjLHSmuCFsHA6e1BobviLBkQHXsSCAooqgS8-CPGA0EJZb4CpKySFre16M7VrBx8QTlE_5ej-mbJq5SjAujiEeoQeuOguo2hdbGMcnUmJ8qhwVL5WQm5V1dtlZArA5YZoNoBJZQ/s1600-h/muslim-girl-217x300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6vGeZjLHSmuCFsHA6e1BobviLBkQHXsSCAooqgS8-CPGA0EJZb4CpKySFre16M7VrBx8QTlE_5ej-mbJq5SjAujiEeoQeuOguo2hdbGMcnUmJ8qhwVL5WQm5V1dtlZArA5YZoNoBJZQ/s400/muslim-girl-217x300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384049781653972466" border="0" /></a>We need to be fervently praying for this beautiful girl, <span><span><span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rifqa</span> Barry. She is 17 years old, and she converted to Christianity from Islam 4 years ago. Her family recently found out, and have threatened to kill her. She ran away and is in court right now to determine if she should be sent home to her parents. Of course her family is denying it and are coloring her as a normal hormonal teenager. "Honor Killings," yes even in America, occur... the media covers it up, or just ignores it all together. Also, there was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Facebook</span> group of 123 people who said that if she comes home to Ohio, then they will kill her. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FB</span> of course took off the group, but that is just proof that Honor killings still exist.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.truthtalklive.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.thestraightway.org/">here</a> to learn more.<br /><br />PRAY PRAY PRAY!!! Not just for her, but for all of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ that are facing death for simply accepting Christ.<br /></span></span></span>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-10531738497379194852009-09-18T14:31:00.000-07:002009-09-18T14:35:00.297-07:00Did you know that I am a published author?I received my final proof of my book! I just have to ok it and send it back and I will hear from Marketing! YEA!!! :) I will let you know as soon as it hits stores. This book is perfect for any Christian, and anyone who is/has adopted.<br /><br />Forgive the glare from the flash... Here is a sneak peak at my BOOK!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyQu5venYM8tTz68DO4WKhp-v-3LnER1hppB2xiDMxajThRCB7dGeLlBBZc_gJrkEktB56chFMWaMTIFrwJW6Ynh_7UI03NLsHr2t5RGGuvEbIj7f_e00S0Uo_sIXcHeCWMrlkX0GJfw/s1600-h/bookyea+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyQu5venYM8tTz68DO4WKhp-v-3LnER1hppB2xiDMxajThRCB7dGeLlBBZc_gJrkEktB56chFMWaMTIFrwJW6Ynh_7UI03NLsHr2t5RGGuvEbIj7f_e00S0Uo_sIXcHeCWMrlkX0GJfw/s400/bookyea+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382923780908910274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOPhefoh6vpx7LW6PJKP39kTckvj_Cm4fYVDY6PZqiaTjc6e1js_BhZjV6zum0rnHKc0AwDAv_9c5H_jb9H6ZdOorL-BTBVyDcdt0kNTPf5xKzb5v4S3835DJXA4RCFa3U1XzdS2TATI/s1600-h/bookyea+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOPhefoh6vpx7LW6PJKP39kTckvj_Cm4fYVDY6PZqiaTjc6e1js_BhZjV6zum0rnHKc0AwDAv_9c5H_jb9H6ZdOorL-BTBVyDcdt0kNTPf5xKzb5v4S3835DJXA4RCFa3U1XzdS2TATI/s400/bookyea+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382923767555759266" border="0" /></a>our FAV page! :) Do you see Jersey joining in the prayer? :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQt3i_XtARWQvC_hfeYXrbBsaVki2-dYFiABgeG9bECRne0LNJmAVyBKW4bjfI1_lXTi5Fk3YAbIvbSGnMulclTrohY7E0hAXVZEisUj1XbATmgGlxXKLGCvgi0VUYdxeJOGo43_m6Yc/s1600-h/bookyea+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQt3i_XtARWQvC_hfeYXrbBsaVki2-dYFiABgeG9bECRne0LNJmAVyBKW4bjfI1_lXTi5Fk3YAbIvbSGnMulclTrohY7E0hAXVZEisUj1XbATmgGlxXKLGCvgi0VUYdxeJOGo43_m6Yc/s400/bookyea+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382923760820750162" border="0" /></a>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-35062635962498102002009-09-15T20:01:00.000-07:002009-09-15T20:23:18.527-07:00DIY Christ Centered Decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYGkJgc2vmRGym0fV4cV18pOAfjvDTsl8CowvSYMObJWo21pnXwrSgj8sR3mINz3qovSDZzrPsmk0-RW177dEx3KSTgd6-lYeWHgK3QZ2E5x0FtP7Zgjkk5UJVRZV8bDKeXdQkUw6WGI/s1600-h/2years+027vvv+copydsad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYGkJgc2vmRGym0fV4cV18pOAfjvDTsl8CowvSYMObJWo21pnXwrSgj8sR3mINz3qovSDZzrPsmk0-RW177dEx3KSTgd6-lYeWHgK3QZ2E5x0FtP7Zgjkk5UJVRZV8bDKeXdQkUw6WGI/s400/2years+027vvv+copydsad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381895357189608610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjop0_UsiFPJ0FVPRJVfvrC04xGMt0QDTCL3_ZPEdM8HfEXpym4fgHawCXXsTTlL4uvMJoTAJqD5DaJVpupZeepXyXXKFUeLo9PrnCRoqID-PBoHpd4ONlv1MZR4y6ktcqq4DezEufyYYU/s1600-h/2years+027vvv+copydsadasdasdsa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjop0_UsiFPJ0FVPRJVfvrC04xGMt0QDTCL3_ZPEdM8HfEXpym4fgHawCXXsTTlL4uvMJoTAJqD5DaJVpupZeepXyXXKFUeLo9PrnCRoqID-PBoHpd4ONlv1MZR4y6ktcqq4DezEufyYYU/s400/2years+027vvv+copydsadasdasdsa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381895350643508706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf2qjMx-Hnb_lf53AErCx8jk_ub_wDUPOU3ITBmdnIh5Yu9I3FGDt0I7_3UgX1pux1vYku6VuX3woUD6328YXz7WSeuQYB3QhAHKkHP_N2Ak5rQuWn_q-hZBL412rMR_7n9Q8s-_2HoQ/s1600-h/2years+027vvv+copydsadasdasdsaasdas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf2qjMx-Hnb_lf53AErCx8jk_ub_wDUPOU3ITBmdnIh5Yu9I3FGDt0I7_3UgX1pux1vYku6VuX3woUD6328YXz7WSeuQYB3QhAHKkHP_N2Ak5rQuWn_q-hZBL412rMR_7n9Q8s-_2HoQ/s400/2years+027vvv+copydsadasdasdsaasdas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381895337681090274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I read this quote and KNEW I HAD TO HAVE IT! I decided to put it with a pretty picture and make a poster. I looked through my pictures and found this one to go with the quote. I am hoping to print it out in three sections like this, (or something like it). <br /><br />Who is George Washington Carver anyway? He is a new hero of mine and my husband! He was such a hero of faith! You have to look him up- and never fear- I will post about him on here soon! :) <br /><br />I am a firm believer in using photographs in home decor! Look through your photos to see if you have some decor worthy photographs too! :)Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-20234503316767751102009-09-14T09:46:00.000-07:002009-09-14T09:52:48.244-07:00Christ Centered Fall DecorI saw these pumpkins at the Christian store last year, and I HAD TO HAVE THEM!!! Well, I actually had to wait to get them, but either way- I have them! :) I LOVE them!!! They are my only fall decor. I love them because they can stay out from Sept to Nov. They are not too Thanksgivingish, nor are they too Halloweenie, (we don't celebrate Halloween). AND the scriptures- PERFECT!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4xjJiBZWHpVmqmT4Q5nuSQfXo2RiQXJmVaihG3B30hz272ZWEe4SsLl8ZO_QXZvugXI6EHHvBJd48VXaz3xawmzQGmjXRZB7GLJZoFyOJ5rVwLqm-ihX2XhQt1YhdY6dZ-g6S8lP76A/s1600-h/909+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4xjJiBZWHpVmqmT4Q5nuSQfXo2RiQXJmVaihG3B30hz272ZWEe4SsLl8ZO_QXZvugXI6EHHvBJd48VXaz3xawmzQGmjXRZB7GLJZoFyOJ5rVwLqm-ihX2XhQt1YhdY6dZ-g6S8lP76A/s400/909+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381366213480367010" border="0" /></a>Oh, and be sure to notice the painting above the fireplace- that is there year round... it was another, "HAVE TO HAVE" item.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMItg37aKaGpgYUidJchMAP2L9fW6Ni-iA2FGeIrP4OdcJZtQPcsIJaq9qH3KcHpupkARhfeXs-YsO-0cCPlslm5QpY4aJDPWF8qOUZwVDQGwnk6xjfVmdxXILfLClFBkCVPycIKE4k0/s1600-h/909+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMItg37aKaGpgYUidJchMAP2L9fW6Ni-iA2FGeIrP4OdcJZtQPcsIJaq9qH3KcHpupkARhfeXs-YsO-0cCPlslm5QpY4aJDPWF8qOUZwVDQGwnk6xjfVmdxXILfLClFBkCVPycIKE4k0/s400/909+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381366207008242050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweV6rQ5aMxV0zaU36L-1cdIi5y2DLRmWOHwQZeKYtRZ3OIybKqGBjli4b5MnsYiCVQG6b6bE_ONNzj1TaE_gSgxgpCBqTWMTGAo6n4YCmMrT81RQWSNXtM8cbX5OW9HM37Dhyphenhyphen-9is83o/s1600-h/909+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweV6rQ5aMxV0zaU36L-1cdIi5y2DLRmWOHwQZeKYtRZ3OIybKqGBjli4b5MnsYiCVQG6b6bE_ONNzj1TaE_gSgxgpCBqTWMTGAo6n4YCmMrT81RQWSNXtM8cbX5OW9HM37Dhyphenhyphen-9is83o/s400/909+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381366196335132482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfI9emVhRqCd0PuI4jp_-whb0VlNWD5ej4Dolp8EWT7aqqNhvIb2NMt84FJCYhvYLwtxx7wXa-UheLAWXJO6HYN4RciVthLdNu6rIo__tyNaqGs6wb3Qj86569wi2NXviviekxU6aT7As/s1600-h/909+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfI9emVhRqCd0PuI4jp_-whb0VlNWD5ej4Dolp8EWT7aqqNhvIb2NMt84FJCYhvYLwtxx7wXa-UheLAWXJO6HYN4RciVthLdNu6rIo__tyNaqGs6wb3Qj86569wi2NXviviekxU6aT7As/s400/909+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381366194921139074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFXNn9d0jUC1-SFmZGWTRw0xiyt51CisexMpKstIM8WL1jYRVV2e636uvQ3jXvApA6GTweFEG7CoF5ZiO26be7Ia8yJ7P7O0hpzhIus7P9wHEHli09xW59uYFmTT8za0G1vvWRVif144/s1600-h/909+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFXNn9d0jUC1-SFmZGWTRw0xiyt51CisexMpKstIM8WL1jYRVV2e636uvQ3jXvApA6GTweFEG7CoF5ZiO26be7Ia8yJ7P7O0hpzhIus7P9wHEHli09xW59uYFmTT8za0G1vvWRVif144/s400/909+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381366179329051522" border="0" /></a><br />Don't you just LOVE them???<br /><br />The pumpkins and the painting were purchased from Family Christian Stores.Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-45737130634143334162009-09-12T08:33:00.000-07:002009-09-12T08:45:47.375-07:00YEA! :)My Friend, Traci, awarded me with this award today. Thanks girl! That is what my purpose of this blog is! In her words:<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"who inspire others to Love GOD, Love FAMILY, and Love OTHERS. I think it is good to honor those who glorify God."</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/09/your-blog-inspires-readers-award-give.html"><img src="http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn352/curly2880/blogaward2-1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /> I promise I will continue to make this blog award worthy. ;) If you want to see another blog that is award worthy, check out <a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/">Traci's blog</a>! I actually have borrowed her posts and put them on here before since they are so good! :) Also, while there, you will find the other winners to add to your blog list! :)<br /><a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/09/your-blog-inspires-readers-award-give.html"><br /></a>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-24966667131562830322009-09-11T08:28:00.000-07:002009-09-11T08:44:29.469-07:00Never ForgetI hope we never forget 9/11/01. Watch this video as a reminder of how you felt that day, and in honor of those who lost their lives and those who mourn them.<br /><br /><br />Watch this video in its entirety and be sure to grab the kleenex! There is a man talking, and it is worth a full listen!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vWxcewFjjJs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vWxcewFjjJs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />So if you would have died in the tower, the pentagon or the field in Pennsylvania, would you have gone to Heaven? Jesus is the only way to Heaven. We are all sinners in need of a Savior. Jesus is that Savior. Accept Him as your Savior, and repent of your sins, and you can have Everlasting Life. Want more information? Please comment and leave your email address, and I would be happy to share it with you! ♥Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-47561484619175458972009-09-10T11:43:00.001-07:002009-09-10T11:50:24.713-07:00That's my girl!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRV6gjkxC5egjciZnrLyd55R7xjUxH3SCVYEkc2Xsk65u5SDzJi7cmbL38V5duhonTZ6j9SABJlghosRqwr_VWsfSZEz_MIY7GCStIXwEQ_ciK7_hcFZKdq24gMN2Idttp3KJiDlcLxs/s1600-h/0000144-katherine-heigl-and-husband-to-adopt-child.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRV6gjkxC5egjciZnrLyd55R7xjUxH3SCVYEkc2Xsk65u5SDzJi7cmbL38V5duhonTZ6j9SABJlghosRqwr_VWsfSZEz_MIY7GCStIXwEQ_ciK7_hcFZKdq24gMN2Idttp3KJiDlcLxs/s400/0000144-katherine-heigl-and-husband-to-adopt-child.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379912338528508850" border="0" /></a>Katherine Heigl and her husband are adopting a little girl from Korea!!!<br /><br />YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are so many precious children that need a family- have you considered adoption? :) <br /><br />We are adopting- be sure to check out our <a href="http://keierleber.blogspot.com">family blog</a> to stay in touch with our process. :)Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-70173500212411124492009-09-06T08:59:00.000-07:002009-09-06T09:00:00.013-07:00Watch This, Be Blessed.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oBJzUnxiKwA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oBJzUnxiKwA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-1954281610855214842009-09-04T07:47:00.000-07:002009-09-04T07:49:53.966-07:00Ad♥pti♥n BugIf you are adopting, like me, or if you know someone who is- check out <a href="http://www.adoptionbug.com">Adoption Bug</a>! Great gift ideas since the Christmas season is getting close! This site is on my "I want" list for sure! :)Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-2303376455603815492009-08-31T08:19:00.000-07:002009-08-31T08:31:41.400-07:00Why Be Conservative Chic?My friend<a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/"> Traci</a> posted this a few days ago, and you MUST check it out: <a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/08/does-what-you-wear-encourage-men-to.html">Does what you wear encourage men to stumble? </a><br /><br />Check out all of my <a href="http://proverbscharmandbeauty.blogspot.com/search/label/Conservative%20Chic">Conservative Chic</a> posts to find great clothes that WON'T encourage men to stumble, and in doing so will glorify the Lord!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-66952075163119608232009-08-28T07:04:00.000-07:002009-08-28T07:11:01.135-07:00{OH SO} Conservative ChicMy original Conservative Chic post had dresses that were cute, but nothing to scream about. The next one got better, and these are even better! I wish I had money just laying around to buy it all! :) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.funkyfrum.com/Default.asp?Click=4410">Funky Frum</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.diviinemodestee.com/">Diviine ModesTee</a><br /><br /><a href="http://modestthreadz.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=25">Modest Threadz</a><br /><br />Please continue praying for the sweet baby's Mama in the below post!Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182361285102468500.post-10644399485609109722009-08-27T14:10:00.000-07:002009-08-27T14:16:15.902-07:00Urgent Prayer RequestMy friend's sister needs urgent prayer right now, read below: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTolh5HG4Ojeyepd9X6SkYjUNK_uRzJLv5chEcywMvN5Znw1KU187nOYkY3yOADttqiZY_tbgJ1teUf0dtzYDdEa470d13QuTpa8PJnZRDPvdHM02LLjZx3ZN2pd5Iwl-h7AX1A-1cwMI/s1600-h/gloglo5+077.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTolh5HG4Ojeyepd9X6SkYjUNK_uRzJLv5chEcywMvN5Znw1KU187nOYkY3yOADttqiZY_tbgJ1teUf0dtzYDdEa470d13QuTpa8PJnZRDPvdHM02LLjZx3ZN2pd5Iwl-h7AX1A-1cwMI/s400/gloglo5+077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374754579381944114" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:100%;" >Mary is in the hospital and will not come home until th</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:100%;" >e baby is delivered. She is 30 weeks now. Her water broke, her fluid level is not good but not at an extremely dangero</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:100%;" >us level. So, if she can keep from getting dilated or loosing any more fluid, she will stay put until he is born. Some people have stayed in this situation for a month but her doctor said that normally when your water brakes the likely hood is that the baby will be born within a week. For now, she has to wait day by day to see what will happen. She is very uncomfortable and is having back labor pains.</span><p style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:georgia;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">They are giving her steroids to develop the babies lungs and each shot incr</span><span style="font-size:100%;">eases his chances of being better off. She gets the second dose today at 5:00. She is very upset about not being able to care for Andrew (I year old) at this time. You could be praying for Mary – remain in stable, healthy condition as well as her emotional/spiritual state now and in the future. New baby Luke – remain in his mother’s womb and to be strong and healthy at delivery. Andrew to be cared for and not too distressed over his mommy being gone or unable to hold him. My mom, Paula that she will be physically, mentally , and spiritually strong to care for Andrew. The whole family – all grandparents and siblings to be supportive of Mary and Joe at this time.</span></p><p face="georgia" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfiz6IlJEtv3RYIKJ60bPZmWbDigpcIp-F38OWCUnN1PSeYFwb9y3JdHopnnLvAOoqyEHS_bOkdwM9fxFKnGZYevBVA_D9Le8feAVBigN6f6v8UBOfrAqlcVOrbxnMp7WsfjBJ4ndluo/s1600-h/gloglo5+076.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtfiz6IlJEtv3RYIKJ60bPZmWbDigpcIp-F38OWCUnN1PSeYFwb9y3JdHopnnLvAOoqyEHS_bOkdwM9fxFKnGZYevBVA_D9Le8feAVBigN6f6v8UBOfrAqlcVOrbxnMp7WsfjBJ4ndluo/s400/gloglo5+076.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374754946751792418" border="0" /></a></p>Look at that sweet face- how can you not pray for him and his family? ♥Tricia Keierleberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06344832018938845142noreply@blogger.com0