tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78580899968259704962024-03-13T19:14:47.015-07:00{each new day}"the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." philippians 4:7Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-1781410101854473722012-04-26T08:45:00.001-07:002012-04-26T08:45:22.574-07:00{now and at the hour}"now and at the hour," by the brilliance. so close to our hearts, so beautiful.<br />
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<br />Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-23830064769251071012012-02-15T15:09:00.000-08:002012-02-15T15:09:29.690-08:00{Your right hand shall hold me}He is available to all, at all times.<br />
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"Then Isaiah is so <b>bold</b> as<br />
to say, 'I have been found by those who<br />
did not seek me; I have shown<br />
myself to those who did not ask for me,'"<br />
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"all day long I have held<br />
out my hands to a disobedient<br />
and contrary people." <br />
{romans 10:20, 21}<br />
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it is when one accepts His generous, undeserved grace, and His merciful hand, humbly unashamed, submitting to His righteousness, that makes one different.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">take His hand, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">He will not let you go. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"I will take you by the hand and guide you."</span>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-67055852150769548812011-12-24T20:27:00.000-08:002011-12-24T20:27:12.907-08:00{joyeux noël}"and mary said, 'behold, i am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.' and the angel departed from her."<br />
-luke 1:38<br />
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let us have the courage and faith that mary had.<br />
do not faint, or grow weary, "for nothing will be impossible with God."Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-7891095488646993322011-12-22T10:03:00.000-08:002011-12-22T10:03:41.619-08:00{cannot be contained}"but will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that i have built!"<br />
-1 kings 8:27<br />
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our God cannot be contained in this universe. He is so much more than any human mind will ever comprehend.<br />
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so, if He lives in our hearts, what does that tell us? how could we, selfish humans, possibly not be continually pouring Him out unto others? if you truly have the joy of the Lord within you, how could you dare to contain it? we should be exploding with His love, and shinning as bright lights to all. at all times.Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-52764592747261000092011-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:002011-12-19T21:25:13.924-08:00{rejoice, rejoice}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">oh come, oh come, Emmanuel, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and ransom captive israel, </div><div style="text-align: center;">that mourns in lonely exile here </div><div style="text-align: center;">until the Son of God appear. </div><div style="text-align: center;">rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel </div><div style="text-align: center;">shall come to you, o israel!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"two are better than one, because they have a good </div><div style="text-align: center;">reward for their toil. for if they fall, one will lift his fellow up."</div><div style="text-align: center;">ecclesiastes 4:9</div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-7466469470571762582011-12-15T22:12:00.000-08:002011-12-15T22:12:39.753-08:00{the falls}today, some friends and i hiked out to benton falls.<br />
it was beautiful.<br />
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<span id="goog_483063964"></span><span id="goog_483063965"></span>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-7351037358301834372011-12-12T22:26:00.000-08:002011-12-12T22:28:24.545-08:00{all is love}<div style="text-align: center;">where the wild things are.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/YjmD0lFJlIs?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-73750371982546753112011-12-09T04:05:00.000-08:002011-12-09T04:05:28.333-08:00{this day and onward}"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">-hebrews 13:8 </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div>He never changes, but gives us the chance to do so every day.<br />
no one knows how many more days they have here on earth.<br />
that doesn't matter though.<br />
all that matters is that we use every second of the time that we do have to glorify His name.<br />
the past is gone, it's dust.<br />
whatever it held is no more.<br />
today is a new day, so live it in a way pleasing to the Lord.Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-25442313145980670982011-12-02T20:32:00.000-08:002011-12-02T20:32:54.638-08:00{frost}<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">looks like jack paid us a visit. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">when i saw the frost and the sun </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">shining down in it, i couldn't </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">help but to run and get my camera </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and take some photos.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kj_Vlq2Uslc/Ttmjn05N30I/AAAAAAAAE0M/SajhVlF73E0/s1600/IMG_2041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kj_Vlq2Uslc/Ttmjn05N30I/AAAAAAAAE0M/SajhVlF73E0/s640/IMG_2041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>"the Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath."<br />
psalm 94:11Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-57276403323336999552011-11-28T19:24:00.000-08:002011-11-28T19:24:06.662-08:00{when i grow up}<div style="text-align: center;">when i was a little girl, i wanted to be a nurse. </div><div style="text-align: center;">God shut that door when i started fainting at the sight of blood. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">when i was a little girl, i wanted to be an artist. </div><div style="text-align: center;">to paint beautiful pictures of flowers and trees. </div><div style="text-align: center;">to draw and to be creative. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">when i was a little girl, i wanted to be a mommy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> i would cradle my dolls with upmost care and gentleness. </div><div style="text-align: center;">and when they were sick, i was sure to have the doctor {mom} fix them up in a jiffy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">when i was a little older, i began to have the desire to be a missionary. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i did fundraisers for belarus and haiti. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i eventually got to go to belarus. </div><div style="text-align: center;">my heart is still heavy for those who have so little. </div><div style="text-align: center;">and i still hope to help them in some way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">there are so many things that this girl wants to do with the life that God has given her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but with the help of a friend, i've decided what i want to be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>when i grow up, i want to be a girl who leaves it all up to God.</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and the best part is, i don't have to wait to be that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i can start right now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm glad with that decision. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm glad He knows exactly what i should do, when i need to do it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He's good to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">{all the time.}</div><br />
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these are the people that God knows you'll need most in your life.<br />
He knows us well, and gave us people that would<br />
be here to always love us and to encourage us.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">need some Christmas gifts? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tis' the season to be crafty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hehe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i'm selling these {handmade} earrings for 3-5$ a pair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> my ultimate frisbee team needs some support in order for us to be able to travel around next semester. </div><div style="text-align: center;">let me know if you're interested. </div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-42219609380420017922011-11-16T07:21:00.000-08:002011-11-16T19:37:33.593-08:00{these days}<div style="text-align: center;">yep. </div><div style="text-align: center;">these days are the days we live</div><div style="text-align: center;">that will impact eternity.</div><div style="text-align: center;">every minute of every day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">sound a bit overwhelming?</div><div style="text-align: center;">it does to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's also quite intimidating.</div><div style="text-align: center;">but that's a good thing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">if living every minute of every day in a</div><div style="text-align: center;">way that will bring glory to God</div><div style="text-align: center;">didn't seem daunting,</div><div style="text-align: center;">if it was an easy task,</div><div style="text-align: center;">how would we be motivated to do so?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">well, God is very overwhelming,</div><div style="text-align: center;">extremely intimidating,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and uncontrollably daunting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">yet, He is also very comforting,</div><div style="text-align: center;">extremely humble,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and uncontrollably worthy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">so He is our motivation to live our lives for Him.</div><div style="text-align: center;">do so by living as if every word, thought, action</div><div style="text-align: center;">were like a prayer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">if you'd say it in God's presence</div><div style="text-align: center;">with honor,</div><div style="text-align: center;">it is worthy of being spoken.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{1 thessalonians 5:17} "pray without ceasing."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{philippians 4:8} "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">on another note, this has been my past week. </div><div style="text-align: center;">er' day i'm studyin! </div><div style="text-align: center;">..................................</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">tea?</div><div style="text-align: center;">.................................</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or coffee?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.........................</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">passion sent me stickers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so exciting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.......................................</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25MJkGz2q2Q/TsNWa_YkHBI/AAAAAAAAEww/g1vwecGMp68/s1600/IMG_1927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25MJkGz2q2Q/TsNWa_YkHBI/AAAAAAAAEww/g1vwecGMp68/s640/IMG_1927.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-67229255653692692502011-11-11T05:44:00.000-08:002011-11-11T05:44:57.549-08:00{this is just so beautiful}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>look at the world around you.<br />
there is such {beauty} in simplicity.<br />
it is our choice to either appreciate the little things,<br />
or to pass by them without a care.<br />
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how would you feel if God passed<br />
by us without a care?<br />
well if He didn't care,<br />
none of us would be here.<br />
yet He does.<br />
God sees so much {beauty} in us.<br />
He sees our hearts.<br />
and He is jealous for them.<br />
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even though i know that humans aren't<br />
simple in the least, we are definitely simple<br />
compared to God.<br />
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so enjoy the {beauty of simplicity.}<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">a few things i find {beautiful.}</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">city night lights.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">apple cider and bagel breakfast. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the first thing i've seen every morning this week. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>"be still, and know that I am God."<br />
psalm 46:10Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-80964223537502939382011-11-06T18:54:00.000-08:002011-11-06T18:54:54.660-08:00{mugs}<div style="text-align: center;">i really like mugs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">one of my favorite things to do is to cozy up in a big sweater with comfy socks</div><div style="text-align: center;"> {when it is raining} </div><div style="text-align: center;">with a mug filled with something hot. </div><div style="text-align: center;">tea is my favorite.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but hot chocolate and coffee aren't bad choices either. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">so here are some of my favorite mugs. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bought this one at the apple festival for my mom. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">chipped paint. still loved.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">50 cent steal at goodwill. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this one has just been in the cabinet for years. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pelican. most used when i was little. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">places mugs: belarus, eagle lake, poland.<br />
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</tbody></table>hope you all have a wonderful day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">oh and check out this website:</div><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.rainymood.com/" target="_blank">www.rainymood.com</a>}<br />
it is so happy. :)</div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-79960504359246508092011-11-05T05:45:00.000-07:002011-11-05T05:45:31.687-07:00{we will praise him}<div style="text-align: center;">it's been a while, but here's a little post of some </div><div style="text-align: center;">things that have been on my heart recently. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">what we do in secret, </div><div style="text-align: center;">{in our minds}</div><div style="text-align: center;">will be apparent in our lives. </div><div style="text-align: center;">so let your mind praise Him, so that </div><div style="text-align: center;">your Spirit will shine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"i will sing praise with my spirit, but i will sing with my mind also."</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 corinthians 14:15</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">always, in everything we do in: word, mind, or deed,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> we are to praise His Holy name. in times of joy, </div><div style="text-align: center;">in times of loss, in times of suffering.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">because of the hope</div><div style="text-align: center;"> that He has given us, we</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">"rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame." </div><div style="text-align: center;">romans 5:3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">so praise Him when </div><div style="text-align: center;">life is calm and seemingly secure, </div><div style="text-align: center;">not just in times of </div><div style="text-align: center;">tremendous need. because we </div><div style="text-align: center;">{need Him at all times, good and bad.}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy fall. :) go enjoy the brilliant colors today! </div><div><br />
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</div></div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-15821692453005230802011-09-02T06:41:00.000-07:002011-09-02T07:22:55.483-07:00aubree.i have a friend. her name is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">aubree:</span> {noble, bright, and strong one.}<br />
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from aubree, i've learned what it means to be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">noble. </span>her bravery and courage amaze me.<br />
from aubree, i've seen how hard it is to be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">strong, </span>but through giving your life {fully} to God, you can overcome any circumstance or struggle. "i can do all things, through Him who {strengthens} me."<br />
from aubree, i see how with the {love} of Christ, you can be a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">bright </span>light to all who surround you.<br />
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i love her sweet heart and her playful spirit.<br />
aubree, i love <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you. </span>you are a beautiful child of promise, lovely in the sight of the Lord. i am so {thankful} for our friendship.<br />
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happy birthday. :)<br />
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Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-84107380579077862632011-08-31T19:56:00.000-07:002011-08-31T19:56:25.082-07:00d'attente {waiting}.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{waiting} is a part of life. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we wait for our sixteenth birthday so that we can drive. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we wait until we're 18 so we can be considered adults. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we wait to graduate college and find a job.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we wait to get married. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">to have children. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we wait for money to pay off our houses and cars. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">sometimes we just wait for {life}. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">life is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">full</span> of {waiting}. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">learning to be patient in our waiting and sometimes not getting a clear result is the hard part. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we must put our full trust in God for all of the things we wait for. trying to rush into things without waiting on Him is useless. {His} timing is perfect, and your waiting patiently on Him will pay off. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 6px;"><b> </b></span></span>waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the pit of destruction, out of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 6px;"><b> </b></span></span>the miry bog, and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 6px;"><b> </b></span></span>set my feet upon a rock, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD." Psalm 40:1-3</span><br />
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Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-25711984005646210842011-08-28T20:48:00.000-07:002011-08-28T20:48:52.877-07:00love.{psalm 100:5}<br />
"for the Lord is good; <span style="font-size: large;"><b>His</b></span><b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b>love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations."<br />
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there is this thing, this unfathomable thing. it's called love. <b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b><br />
it is so powerful.<br />
we, as humans, can't grasp the richness and fullness of it.<br />
true love is something that we, though unworthy, get to experience.<br />
Christ pours His everlasting, unending,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b> love</b></span> into us. it is overwhelming.<br />
He shows His love to us in different ways. one of which is people.<br />
beautiful people.<br />
sons and daughters of promise, of light.<br />
ambassadors of Christ.<br />
His love bearing vessels.<br />
it is such an amazing thing to experience, when there is a bond between people that can't be broken, because the love of Christ holds it together.<br />
two spirits as one in Him.<br />
the love that He pours into us so that we can pour it into others.<br />
unbreakable, perfect love.<br />
He <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">is </span></b>love, and he pours Himself into us.<br />
how amazing is that?<br />
that's pretty <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>amazing.</b> </span><br />
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<b>{His love is amazing.}</b><br />
and is the <b>only, </b>true love. <b> </b>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-13149087766718967702011-08-24T15:26:00.000-07:002011-08-24T15:26:58.967-07:00{significance}<br />
if you haven't ever failed at something in life, you haven't lived.<br />
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we were reminded of this in class this morning. every person has a special {<b>significance</b>} in this world no matter what they may have failed at. don't compare yourself and your failures to anyone else/'s. you were molded to {<b>uniquely</b>} fill the life God has given to you. you are {<b>you</b>} for a reason. :) don't forget it!<br />
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well, this picture is quite random, but i love it. someone i babysit. a very {precious} little girl.<br />
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Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-73845007134437877932011-08-17T09:41:00.000-07:002011-08-17T09:41:26.327-07:00elc {God's timing and plan}just got home from spending 5 weeks in a place that i didn't want to leave. rather, with people that i love and miss. leaving those people was so hard. over the 5 weeks that we worked together, we grew in the Spirit with one another, and the bonds that were made in between us were strong. God brought us together like a family, united by His Love. we became as close as brothers and sisters. <div><br />
</div><div>even though i didn't want to leave them, i knew in my heart that God had put us together for that amount of time for a reason, and that His timing is perfect. i am extremely thankful for the impact that was left on my life by them. and i hope, that someday i will see them again. i love them. </div><div><br />
</div><div>here are a few photos {out of many} that i snapped while at camp. enjoy. :)</div><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sitKepw9CKU/Tkvtt30R2JI/AAAAAAAAEtk/jSgDgwcZDNA/s1600/IMG_0877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sitKepw9CKU/Tkvtt30R2JI/AAAAAAAAEtk/jSgDgwcZDNA/s640/IMG_0877.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kd8IWGcH9oo/TkvtxhxCkmI/AAAAAAAAEto/xvu-H1D6GBc/s1600/IMG_0881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kd8IWGcH9oo/TkvtxhxCkmI/AAAAAAAAEto/xvu-H1D6GBc/s640/IMG_0881.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div>"the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."</div><div>philipians 4:7</div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-44646263041672431632011-06-27T08:09:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:09:31.103-07:00playing with sunshine<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">yesterday's weather was so gorgeous. vivid blue sky, a light breeze, and so much sunshine. :) took a few photos when we were headed out to camp last night. </span><div><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">every time i see even the tiniest thing in nature and all of it's beauty i'm reminded of what an awesome God we serve. if you're ever doubting, just check out a sunset, a thunder storm, or even something as small as an insect. you shouldn't be in doubt after that. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him." </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-Mark 11:23</span></div>Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-21634444322336227512011-06-23T19:09:00.000-07:002011-06-23T19:09:52.548-07:00the mitten stateyes, michigan.<br />
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way up north visiting some of my favorite people, the swanks. :) their new house is backed up to 10 plus acres of beautiful woods, meaning tons of photo ops for me! here are a few from the last couple of days. enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4msVmmeOEAY/TgPvMPNTIzI/AAAAAAAAEsc/eZ0833o1kwc/s1600/IMG_9537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4msVmmeOEAY/TgPvMPNTIzI/AAAAAAAAEsc/eZ0833o1kwc/s640/IMG_9537.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>"-but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious." -1 Peter 3:4Laney Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00939370822616131570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858089996825970496.post-10047387855149121272011-05-01T12:49:00.000-07:002011-05-01T12:49:10.866-07:00nature calls. and so do finals.so. i have a thing for flowers. trees. sunshine. grass. fresh air. nature in general.<br />
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spring is such a hard time of year. it's also a favorite. the hard part is that spring calls for final exams, and at the same time the earth is coming back to life. and i'm telling you, i cannot stay away from it. so studying outside has been my combination of the two, but sometimes i get a little distracted....hehe. enjoy les photos. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">honey suckles. that one tiny drop of sweet nectar was always so hard to get. i once tried to fill a jar with it. that didn't work out. :P<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the storm is over. but the affects of it will last for months. maybe even years. please keep those who have lost their homes, everything they ever owned, and even their loved ones, in your prayers. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">my family wasn't affected, so it's hard for me to imagine what those people are going through. but i know it's not easy. not at all. i've seen so much destruction and ruin, and it's heartbreaking. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">if you're looking for ways to help, the Salvation Army is the place to go if you live in or around Cleveland. they're in need of volunteers and/or donations. bread, peanut butter, jelly, diapers, water, work gloves, and anything else that you feel you should donate. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">yet through all of the loss and devastation, God has a plan. He knows what He's doing. if you were one not affected by the tragic storm, be thankful for His protecting arms. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RfDQoY2tYHM/Tb25AKM34LI/AAAAAAAAErg/WKVBQYu-cLI/s1600/IMG_8599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RfDQoY2tYHM/Tb25AKM34LI/AAAAAAAAErg/WKVBQYu-cLI/s640/IMG_8599.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"'Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, 'Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?' And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, 'Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?'</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mark 4:39-41</span></div><br />
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