“There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he who thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool.”
– C C ColtonContinue reading “Great Quote”
The Roses/Lilies of God
While away on vacation, I had the opportunity to work in my mother-in-law’s beautiful rose garden. I pulled the weeds, clipped off the old roses that had dropped their pedals, and trimmed away dead branches. In a matter of a week, I could see new buds starting to form. What a beautiful sight and fragrance to behold.
Recently I was going through a study on Spring – Landscaping Designs by
Sara and with the activity with the roses and the recent summer
retreat I figured God must really be telling me a few things in a
hand-on/mind-on/spirit-on way.
The first thing that was revealed to me as King Solomon said, “Arise my
love, my fair one, and come away with me.” The second thing is that we are to be a mirror image of our Father. Our Father is a creator. He is an artist. According to a quote from Oswald Chambers in the Spring lesson, “An artist is Continue reading “The Roses/Lilies of God”
What is THE WORD????
THERE IS A COMMON ENGLISH WORD THAT IS NINE LETTERS LONG. EACH TIME YOU REMOVE A LETTER FROM IT, IT REMAINS A ENGLISH WORD-RIGHT DOWN TO A SINGLE LETTER.. WHAT IS THE ORIGINAL WORD, AND WHAT ARE THE WORDS AFTER REMOVING ONE LETTER AT A TIME?Continue reading “What is THE WORD????”
Can you think? Answers
Okay here are the answers by the “experts”. Some of you (Jersey) not to mention any names consulted an expert but did not post HIS answers. Some of your answers were better than the experts. i.e “I don’t put giraffes and elephants in the refrigerator.” And for #3 “the one he just ate.” And “I’ll click the heels of my red shoes and fly across.” And something about lions and lionesses not talking after dinner. Oh ‘Chickenfarmer’ you should keep the boys out of the refrigerator. They could spill the milk and make a mess. Needles shouldn’t have to work anymore with sons answering like that, Hollywood is calling and another ‘Steve’ will soon need another job. (Steven Spielberg)
Let me know what you think about these answers.
1. How do you put a giraffe in the refrigerator?
Open the door and put him in and close the door.
2. How do you put an elephant in the refrigerator?
Open theContinue reading “Can you think? Answers”
Happy Birthday Debi
Debi is vacationing in S Nags Head, NC with her family this week. We send her a great Big Happy Birthday!!!! May the Light of Eternity shine upon Debi today and each day as she celebrates and embraces “The Rock”…..Watch out for the sharks!

Debi, Dorothy, Wendy enjoying a game of “Milk the Cow” at Farming “Spiritual Retreat”, Retreat 7/06.
The Rock
Retreat July ’06 “The Dance of Healing, the ultra healing spirit comes from within”, by Sara was a great spiritual experience. One of the teachings Sara instructed us through in the Dance of Healing workbook to do was to вЂ?come wondering and questioning’ God especially in areas that we do not see growth. Tops on my list was my struggle with effective communication with others and especially my family. I learned at the retreat the importance of words…how they either poison or give life. I surely want Life to be given to others and myself. As a horticulture teacher and consultant I seem to be able to convey this sort of information effectively but when it comes to interpersonal communication I see myself as a failure no matter how hard I try.
In my frustration I cried out to God for hope that failure could turn to victory. I believe in answer to my prayer that Continue reading “The Rock”
Can you think?
I came across this test the other day. I understand it is designed to test your thinking and reasoning ability. I thought you all might like to give it a try.
1. How do you put a giraffe in the refrigerator?
2. How do you put an elephant in the refrigerator?
3. Since the lion is the king of the animals and they follow his command, which animal didn’t show up at the party that he ordered them all to attend?
4. You are traveling in Africa and you come to a river filled with crocodiles, you have no boat and the bridge is out. How will you cross without being eaten by the crocs?
I was told that this test was given to executives at Fortune 500 companies and to preschool children. And that some executives didn’t get any right answers and some preschoolers got most to the answers.
After you post your responses, I will put up the correct answers and you can see if you are executive or prContinue reading “Can you think?”
Great Quote
“Happiness comes through doors you didn’t even know you left open.”
– AnonymousContinue reading “Great Quote”
Special Moments
What was a ‘special moment’ or ‘highlight’ you would like to share with all from Retreat “06, “Dance of Healing?”
Be Still and Know!
Sitting here thinking about the retreat (The Dance of Healing, ’06 NC) the one thing that really speaks to my heart is to be still and wait on the Lord. In today society everyone is just so busy. We even have to have portable phones so we can work while we stay in contact with our family and friends. Most of the time we don’t even realize how much stress we’re carrying on our shoulders. We don’t realize that we need to stop, get in a quite place and wait on the Lord. We need to stop talking and start listening. God created man to have a relationship. It’s hard to have a relationship with someone who never listens and always talks. Many times people don’t call on the Lord unless there are troubles in their lives. God wants us to have a relationship with him through the good times and the bad. He wants to have a two way conversation with his children. He wants us to call on him and he wantContinue reading “Be Still and Know!”

