Home
07 December 2009 @ 04:04 pm
Wow, this chapter is especially slap-and-dash. I'd, like, stop and re-read and edit it some, if I wasn't so appallingly lazy.

More Thoughtfully Written Parts in Memories.

Chapter 18: about 1,700 words )
Tags:
 
 
Current Mood: tired
Current Music: Tchando
 
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 03:08 pm
( You are about to view content that may only be appropriate for adults. )
Tags:
 
 
Current Mood: cheerful
 
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:21 pm
Job 40:12
Look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand.

Psalms 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace

Psalms 119:21
You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.

Psalms 131:1
My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.

Psalms 138:6
Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar.

Psalms 147:6
The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.

Psalms 149:4
For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.

Proverbs 3:34
He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 15:31;33
He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16:18-19
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 18:12
Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 21:4
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin!

Proverbs 22:4
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him..

Proverbs 27:2
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

Proverbs 28:25-26
A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 30:32
If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth!

Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Isaiah 57:15
For this is what the high and lofty One says--he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Isaiah 66:2
Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word."

Micah 6:8
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Matthew 18:3-4
And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Luke 1:52
He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

Luke 14:7-11
When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this man your seat.' Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Luke 16:15
He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight."

Luke 18:9-14
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about[a] himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.'"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Luke 22:24-27
Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

Mark 9:35
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

John 5:44
How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God

Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

1 Corinthians 1:28
He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are

1 Corinthians 3:18
Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

2 Corinthians 10:17-18
Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 11:30
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:6-10
Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say. To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Galatians 5:25-26
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Galatians 5:25-26
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Galatians 6:14
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Phillipians 2:1-11
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Colossions 3:12
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

James 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."


1 Peter 5:2-6
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
 
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:13 pm
YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Mat.11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:16 & John 3:34)

You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:2)

You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith
(Romans 12:3)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

Believe God is there just for you..
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:07 pm
26 Beautiful One-liners

1. Give God what's right -- not what's left.

2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way leads to an endless hope.

3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma --but never let him be the period.

6. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period.

7. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the church for a face-lift.

8. When praying, don't give God instructions -- just report for duty.

9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.

10. We don't change God's message -- His message changes us.

11. The church is prayer-conditioned.

12. When God ordains, He sustains.

13. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.

14. Plan ahead -- It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

15. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.

16. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible.

17. Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord.

18. Never give the devil a ride -- he will always want to drive.

19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.

20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

21. He who angers you controls you.

22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.

23. Give Satan an inch & he'll be a ruler.

24. Be ye fishers of men -- you catch them & He'll clean them.

25. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

26. Read the Bible -- It will scare the hell out of you.
 
 
Current Mood: chipper
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 07:06 pm
I'm actually quite glad today is over. Not that anything particularly went wrong or badly, it was just... a long day. It didn't help that I started at 9 but my first break wasn't until 11:45... long-ass mornings are not fun!

I had a spell though, of people ringing up and asking me things I didn't know. Had to keep asking the coaches because, well, I didn't know. I hate that. And I know I've only been on the phone a couple of weeks but I hate not knowing the answer because in my mind, it feels like a blow to the customer when i'm having to say 'let me just check that for you' and sure, I'm sure they'd rather get the right answer but I'd prefer to be able to give them it without having to ask.
But for the most part, I've had really sweet old guys and kids moving into their first houses.

I'm a whole lot better at doping house moves than I was on Friday, I seem to have done them all day. I'm guessing because my manager knew they were my weak point, she arranged that I'd be getting mostly those calls.

Apart from work.. .that's about it, really.
Gave up reading John Grisham's The Appeal at lunchtime, couldn't get into it. Watched The Flintstones on TV instead LOL

OH! I know what I do need to say: A hugeass <>bTHANK YOU VERY MUCH</b> to all you wonderful wonderful people who've sent me the adorable snowflake cookie v-gifts. Makes a llama feel all loved
*hugs everyone*

Think that's about it from me for now, actually.
I could bore you with more stories from the STW call centre but I doubt you'd all be very interested. I don't want to turn into one of those people who just blogs about work but since that's pretty much all I do... yeah...

I am, however, off to the gym. Not that that's particularly exciting or blog-able-about either but uhh...
Tags: ,
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:03 pm
The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely
happy with Him forever in the next.

Amen
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:02 pm
to deborahw37 for the v-gift snowflake "hugs"
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:00 pm
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever.
Amen
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 12:50 pm
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
 
 
Current Mood: thoughtful
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 12:44 pm
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”- John 11:25

Today's passage is from the King James Version
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 06:38 pm

What is your top-ten song list? What was it when you were a kid? Is there any overlap?


View 325 Answers


Well if you were to consult my Last Fm charts, they would tell you that my top 10 songs are:
The Life Of Riley – Short Story Longer
Goo Goo Dolls – Slide
Kane – America High (live)
The Life Of Riley – She Got A Move
Steve Carlson – I'll Remember You
Jason Manns – All I Ask
The Life Of Riley – By The Way
Jason Manns – Another Number
Steve Carlson – You Belong With Me
The Life Of Riley – Bang Bang
Jason Manns – Perfect Spot

However, I would say that my top 10 goes something more like:
Meat Loaf - Rock & Roll Dreams
Goo Goo Dolls - Slide
Life Of Riley - Short Story Longer
Bon Jovi - Someday I'll Be Saturday Night
Bryan Adams - 18 Til I Die
John Barrowman - I Am What I Am
Aerosmith - Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees)
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
MC Lars - Signing Emo
Kane - Rattlesnake Smile

When I was a kid?
Well, that would depend on when in my childhood you asked?
Pre-teen, there would be more Kylie, Jason, Meat Loaf
in my early teens, there would be a lot more 80s hair metal and early 90s grunge
In my late teens, there would be more Bon Jovi, Savage Garden, Boyzone, East 17 etc.
 
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 01:32 pm
Fetlife's got a giveaway going. They've got 218 kinky presents, and you can pick the 3 you'd most like to get. http://fetlife.com/sit_on_santas_lap
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 10:20 am

Title:  I Will Follow You If You Let Me Lead 3/4
1/4 HERE    2/4 HERE
Characters:  Dean/Sam, OFC
Rating:  R
Wordcount:  4000
Disclaimer:  Only playing with what Kripke has shared. No profit, no ownership.
Summary:  S1. I love the wide-open possibilities of S1 - S3. So, in keeping with simpler times, here's a How It Might Happen Fic. Sam/Dean and a librarian investigate a ghost who is killing for love.
Author Notes:  Ending coming up soon - maybe this afternoon. It's written, just getting a bit of a prose massage. Slainthe!


I Will Follow You If You Let Me Lead 3/4

 
 
07 December 2009 @ 05:59 pm
You post a topic, list, category, whatever, in my comments section. (examples: "5 Sexiest Things About Ron Weasley" or "Top 5 things to drink"). Then, in a separate post, I'll post the answers to all your Top 5 ideas, according to me. Then you post this offer in your own journal.
Tags:
 
 
Current Mood: cranky
 
 
07 December 2009 @ 11:54 am
I just wanted to say thank you to [info]dusty273, [info]dorians_kitten, and [info]rivertempest for the delightful snowflakes on my profile page. What a nice treat to come online to this morning!

Thank you so much, ladies!

*hugs you all*

Deanna