Author: Ginger
• Thursday, July 02nd, 2009
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A while back I heard a message by Kellie Copeland Swisher, through the blessing of the BVOV podcasts, and was enlightened by the truth in her words.  She spoke of dating and the effects it has on both teens and adults, reminding us of God’s purpose through marriage and how He has chosen someone specifically for each of us.

How I wish I knew her wisdom in times past, and how grateful I am to have such a wonderful husband to share life with.  The realization that dating, in itself, is not God’s choice for us makes much since to me, as none of what you share through this process belongs to anyone other than your mate whom God has called.  As such, much heartache can be avoided by simply waiting on HIM.

I am sure if I were to poll this post, I would get mixed reviews, but for now, I’ll just rest in the mercy He provided as one whom he has brought through the fires and is forever purifying the heart of His princess.

In closing, I leave this message to my nieces, “Dance Courtney Dance, and shout Cammie shout!”

Click below  to d/l full messages from KCM website.

http://www.kcm.org/media/

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Author: Ginger
• Friday, June 19th, 2009

My chocolate loving friend, Lisa, of Stop and Smell the Chocolates tagged me with this post on Thursday, May 28th.  I am so sorry to join the fun so late, but hey, let’s keep this going!  After all, tagging is sooo much fun!

I have to come up with “8″ things in each of these categories, so let’s see…

  • 8 Things I Look Forward to
  1. Father’s Day weekend and family fun!  (Spending more time with my hubby and the boys!!)
  2. Eating more yummy food (Lisa, pass some choco pls!)
  3. Drinking more coffee, Dunkin Hines will do quite nicely
  4. Following my fitness regimen and actually getting into shape!!
  5. This would include making it through The 30 Day Shred!
  6. Swimming with the family and getting a nice tan
  7. Following my schedule and getting ready for the new school season (Yes, I did say that.  I so want to get things in order.)
  8. Seeing my children soar!!!
  • 8 Things I Did Yesterday
  1. Slept in
  2. Drank coffee
  3. Watched boring TV
  4. Surfed bloggy world and edited my blog
  5. Im’d and talked to my hubby and sister Rena
  6. Mopped (Yay!)
  7. Cooked food…
  8. Watched more boring TV
  • 8 Things I Wish I Could Do (I have no idea.. !)
  1. Follow in a closer relationship with God (Meaning, I have to get up early and spend time with Him.)
  2. Increase my prayer life
  3. Follow my dreams of personal ministry
  4. Reach more through bloggy world and make even more great friends along the way
  5. Have a stronger relationship with my family (Again, spending more time w/hubby and boys would be nice!)
  6. Become the best wife, mom, teacher, and friend I can be
  7. Edit Rena’s books when she becomes a writer to all
  8. Write a book of my own
  • 8 Shows I Watch (Help me Lord, there’s not much out there anymore!)
  1. I catch up on the latest books with Life Today through my DVR.  (Wednesdays with Beth are the best!)
  2. I drag through The Today Show and other morning shows.
  3. I still watch Gilmore re-runs.  (What’s a girl to do?)
  4. I watch some other reruns in the evening.  (How eventful?!)
  5. I also DVR Rachael Ray, Little People Big World, John & Kate, NCIS, Law and Order SVU, Southland, What Not to Wear and more… (Some of which are getting pretty boring, and let’s face it, they are out of season.)
  6. I have actually been watching, I’m A  Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, for lack of a better idea.  (Janice drives everyone crazy.)
  7. The Office and 30 Rock bring a good laugh.  (That is, when I can handle their humor.  Timing is EVERYthing.)
  8. BTW, I am so over American Idol right now.
  • 8 Bloggers Tagged
  1. That would be Rena, of course.  In case you really didn’t know where she is, try the beach or Insert Grace Here.
  2. My sis-in-law Jen of Falling Into God’s Hands and Beckoned To Our Knees
  3. Laura of I’m a Believer
  4. Lois Lane of Fearfully, Wonderfully Made
  5. Jenifriend of Enjoyer of the Journey
  6. Christy of Falling Around All Apart Me
  7. The other Christy of Critty Joy
  8. Nicole of 40 Days of Worship

*These ladies are full of the word and lots of crazy fun, so I hope you’ll follow and see what you have to say.

**Enjoy this and more Caffienated Randomness with Andrea at Under Grace and Over Coffee.

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Author: Ginger
• Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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"I am the Rose of Sharon... " S.O.S. 2

(Click pic for details.)

For more beautiful pics that make His word come alive visit Amy Deanne at The 160 Acre Woods

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*Hey ladies, don’t forget to stop by Rena’s to see her post too.

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Author: Ginger
• Monday, June 15th, 2009
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My daily sig! (You've met her by now.)

My foodie sig!

My foodie friend! (She rocks recipes!)

My baking sig.  Loving her apron!

My baking sig. (Loving her apron!)

My Asian Mamma!  She is my fave!  She is sooo cute!

My Asian Mamma! (My current fave who is sooo cute!)

*You can also find her on my post Asian, or Something Like It?

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And finally, she writes for His voice in all of us.

*Don’t forget to check out Rena’s new faces and send us those emails.  (My hubby really is the greatest, isn’t he?)

**You know, Gordon just pointed out that I needed one with me drinking coffee… you think?

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Author: Ginger
• Friday, June 12th, 2009
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Yay!  It’s time to launch Jeni’s first linky shower!  Are you ready ladies?  Let’s go!  Every bride deserves a new wardrobe, so why not start now?

Ok Jeni, we’ll be trying on some new garments to go nicely with those you already have, but first you’ll need some new luggage to put all this in when you go on your honeymoon.

“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”  Eph. 6:11

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Tiffany's anyone? Or so I wished, while searching the net for the awesome luggage Debra Messing used in The Wedding Date.

Then you’ll need a belt to hold your position in Him.  From Prada to Dior, I searched and found none that made me shout, so on with a sash or Obi Belt if you please.

The belt of Truth: “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6-7

For the lady in you...

For the lady in you...

For the casual look...

For the casual look...

And, my personal fave all rolled into one!

And, my personal fave all rolled into one!

How about a feminine shirt to show who you are?

The Breastplate of Righteousness: “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:15-16, 26

How sweet is that?

How sweet is that?

You can never have too many shoes, and remember we’ve seen your closet.  Not to mention, Gordon suggested platforms so you would no wouldn’t have to use your stool to reach your new cabinets… ha!

The Shoes of Peace: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Something borrowed...

Something borrowed ... (from a previous post, that is)

Here’s a classic white hat to add a little whimsy to your collection.

The Helmet of Salvation: “In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” John 3:3

Just for fun!

Just for fun!

Let’s add some sunglasses, sunscreen, and even some bronzer.  Your wedding’s in April, right?

The Shield of Faith: On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied, “My time has not yet come.”  His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”  Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”  They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” John 2:1-10

Courtesy of Rena no less.

Courtesy of Rena no less.

You have to stay covered!

You have to stay covered!

Also her fave here.

Also her fave here.

Don’t forget your camera to spread His word through pictures.  (Another suggestion from Gordon.)

The Sword of the Spirit: Jesus declared, “Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.  You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:21-24

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My favorite shot of you!

And finally. some accessories you can’t live without…

The Garments of Prayer—The A.C.T.S: “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:12-14

Adoration

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For love that has no end...

Confession and Communion

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Until He comes...

No, I don't think your a hobo, but Gordon says to add: "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas."

No, I don't think your a hobo, but Gordon says to add: "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas."

Thanksgiving and Praise

..Something blue

Something blue...

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The anklet, so beautifully simple.

Supplication and Intercession

Because you LOVE the journey...Because you LOVE the journey…
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So you'll always remember your friends!

And finally, a sarong for added beauty.

His Hedge of Protection—His Blood: “Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever.” John 6:53-58

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What's your color?

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*Note: These verses from John used in this post are excerpts from the book, The Greatest Words Ever Spoken by Steven K. Scott and all are listed in the NIV of the bible.

Enjoy your day Jeni,

renasig&ginsig The rest of you, don’t forget to link with us and leave your comments!  Should Mr. Linky decide to leave early, just link in your comments.

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Author: Ginger
• Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
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The Dogwood Tree... Click pic for more.

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Is. 53:5

For more great Word Filled pics and post visit The 160 Acre Woods I am so glad I found them at Christy’s of Falling Around All Apart Me.

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Click here for latest posts and details.

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• Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
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Ok, so I have pretty fair skin and really need to get some sun.  Meanwhile these bronzers really work for me.

My newest fave!  This stuff rocks!

My newest fave! This stuff rocks!

The everpopular Jergens has a really natural look.

The everpopular Jergens has a really natural look.

For a deeper tan, this one does the job.

Rena shared this one w/me some time ago. For a deeper tan, it really does the job.

Looking forward to trying this new one for a natural glow.

Looking forward to trying this new one for a natural glow.

Now, if coverage is your thing, and you really want to protect those kiddos, try this.

We use this is SPF 50.  Clerk says rated #1!  Can't beat that with it's cheaper price.

We use this is SPF 50. Clerk says rated #1! Can't beat that with it's cheaper price.

What are you using this summer?  Stop by Kristen’s at We are THAT Family and check out what’s out there.

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• Tuesday, June 09th, 2009

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Inspired by Kara and her Kitchen Creations, I wanted to make something Asian for my family.  I knew it had to be something we’d all eat, with me being the pickiest of all.  I was reluctant to try Ramen Noodles, but after a lil’ taste from my hubby, needing a quick fix meal, and the genius of my youngest son, Jordon (who actually came up with this recipe), I am sold!  So, with a little ground sausage, leftover BBQ chicken, Guidry’s Creole Onions (chopped onion mixture), beef or chicken broth, Authentic Soy Sauce, and Ramen Noodle packets a series of new dishes was born.  Here are some pics of the results.

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BBQ Chicken w/Peas

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BBQ Chicken w/o Peas

The basic recipe is simple.  Put noodles on to boil and prep as directed.  Brown or warm your leftover sausage, beef, turkey, or chicken with onion mixture.   Add soy sauce and broth, then stir in noodles and packets to taste.  As a final touch, add some peas and a lil’ parsley for color.

For another great addition, try some toasted wanton wraps, which we also made as a desert.  We brushed them with water so the edges would stick, filled them with some leftover choco coated pecans, and folded them up to close.  We then fried and dusted them with Hershey’s Cocoa.  It was a perfect combo.  The coco broke up the sweetness and the desert itself went well with this savory dish.  Not bad for using what you have on hand and works great with leftovers.

What’s in your kitchen?  For more visit Jen at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam and Lisa at Blessed by Grace.

*Note: Photos by Gordon.

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**Also, since this was such a fun and easy recipe, I’ve decided to link it with Sarah at Real LifeCheck out my cute lil’ Asian avatar, and don’t forget to stop by and enjoy the others.

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• Monday, June 08th, 2009
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Just a simple reminder, Jeni’s Web Shower is scheduled for this Sunday.  We will be posting early Friday to give everyone time to link their prizes,  thoughts of wisdom and more…

Not sure what to do?  Click here for details, and email further questions to me here or Rena there.

Hope you’ll join us for the party!

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• Friday, June 05th, 2009

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Congratulations Pamela and Jesse
on your upcoming marriage
June 6, 2009!
We wish you the best of luck!
The best of love!
The best of LIFE!
Ginger and Family
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