A little WOW!

Space is a backdrop for our amusement, perhaps an illusion, the great vastness and perhaps the pleasure of God's omnipotence and omnipower of the unfathomable. Seeking man to know truth, the circle of being, through Christ - Alicia Archibald

Nothing to Say

Well, for once you can all rejoice, I have nothing to say. And, yes you may crack all the jokes you would like right now, I can't hear you anyway. Seriously though, I have no great words of wisdom, no moving thoughts, or great revelations, just this....

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth (Psalms 46:10)

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. (Psalms 107:30)

P.S. My apologies to my readers I promise to get some inspiration very soon. I am actually working on an article right now... Oh, and I owe you all photos from Sinai Camp.

Mount Sinai

Well, aaaahhhhh...... So very good. To all those who did not make it, I pity you. Okay pity is maybe not the best word, so lets just say that you seriously missed out! I am not quite sure where to begin. Let's start with the non spiritual aspect and work are way to the best part, God. I enjoyed the delicious cooking of the Melwoods (YUM!) I stayed in the Deman's heated trailer (AH!) and the cookhouse made a great place where two or three could gather in his name (Prayer). The weather was gorgeous but the mosquitos were out in hords, I do not think that I have seen the mosquitos so bad in 22 years of life. Basically, my legs lok like I have chicken pox. I counted last night and I have 53 bites on the lower half of my legs. Needless to say I look like a bit of a spectacle. My thoughts are with you Loro (she understands)! Food was good, fun was good, relaxation was good, and the prayer was great! There was the most amazing breakfast prepared by some of guys (we were SHOCKED!) on Sunday morning. I will post pictures as soon as I can as well as more stories.

PS. Just trying to keep you coming back!

Food for thought

There are so many words and tidbits that you can take away with you everyday and use it for own encouragement or pass it on. So here you are, I am passing on some that I thought very cool. My favorite is the last one, but you have to start from the top!


“Seasons change, friends move away, and life goes on from day to day. Flowers fade and streams go dry and many times we wonder why. Yet we can always be assured because God tells us in His Word, that unlike changes in the weather, love goes on and lasts” - Unknown

"The friendship that can cease has never been real" - St Jerome

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in" - Morrie Schwartz

“Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” - Unknown


PS. I think everyone should receive a quote of the day.

Life Lessons

" The difference between school and life? In school you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."

- Tom Podett

"Creation Rules over Evolution"

While reading the paper this morning there was a small article on the front page talking of a new musuem that will be opening. I really would like to go if anyone wants to tag along. Here is the article, I have copied and pasted this from the Calgary Herald web.

Creation rules over Evolution

By Paula Beauchamp,

Calgary HeraldPublished: Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Canada's first permanent creation museum --set to open in Alberta next month -- will use fossil displays to support the Bible's explanation of creation.
The controversial Big Valley Creation Science Museum, located east of Innisfail, is billed as an alternative to the world view presented by the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller and will open on June 5.
Owner Harry Nibourg said in a press release that the museum provides compelling evidence for creation and refutes any unguided, "natural" processes such as evolution. He said the museum's "fossils and the flood" display, which teams a giant model of Noah's ark with museum-quality fossils, is evidence the biblical flood actually happened.
According to the museum's website, another display called "dinosaurs and humans" disproves evolutionary theory that dinosaurs became extinct at least 60 million years before humans evolved.
As expected, the museum has its detractors.
University of Calgary biology professor Anthony Russell said an honest museum of creation would merely say this is our evidence and this is what we believe it shows.
"I can't say it is a bad thing," he said.
"But it is not saying, 'Come in and make up your own mind.'
"It is a propaganda approach and I don't know society really needs that sort of thing."
U of C's Dr. Marvin Fritzler, a professor of medicine and chair of the Alberta Science Research Authority said if the museum "refutes evolution lock, stock and barrel, I'd say it was a little head in the sand."
But he said there was no harm in people exposing themselves to opinions and beliefs as long as they keep an open mind.
Inspired by the Bible, the museum's displays include a bacterial flagellum and DNA stand, a terrible lizards display that references Job 40 & 41 and an "age of the Earth" display.
Creationists typically believe the Bible is the literal truth and that God created the world in six days, less than 10,000 years ago.

Welcome to Life!`

Today is Monday May 21st, and I am welcoming all people to life. Sounds crazy I know cause some of you are thinking, "Hey, I live life trust me, the tire went flat, so and so said this about me, the kids are sick, and seriously, it is wearing me down." I know what you mean, tomorrow is another day at work and another week and another meal to cook. But really truly and honestly is that life? I would say no. There is so much more then the dishes, although they are part. But if you were on your death bed would say your life was full because you did dishes 24 times a day? Encountre, life is life by the friends, family and experiences that you had. When you say someone has a full life you never ask how many time that their children were sick or how many times they had a flat tire. That is a ridiculous thought in our minds. So I ask, why do we blame all the "bad things" on "life". Life is here and now, the good the bad, the sick kids and the crying laugh over a great joke. So I say from heart to heart, welcome to life!

What a wonderful life...

Well, it I had to write today to say that it is a wonderful life. The temperature is supposed to be 22 degrees, and sunny. I promised that I would never do this (use it as a personal newspaper) but here is a quick update on some of the things in my life that I am happy about.

1. Alana will be getting married June 9th - It will be a small, immediate family only ceremony

2. I will get my old room back - I love you Alana and it is all about the marriage - LOL)

3. I have GREAT guy friends & future brother in-law who worked endlessly on my car - A huge thanks to you guys.

4. I have great friends, period.

5. I have a little nephew who is adorable - sorry you have to share him with me Grell

6. I have a awesome friend who encourages me to write - I am trying!

7. God is AWESOME!

8. It works it all works out for the good.

Mine Iniquities...

How many are mine iniquities and sins? Make me to know my transgression and my sin.( Job 13:23)

I started this blog as a prayer to God, "Show me mine iniquities, show me my wrongdoings". Hit me with a two by four if neccessary. Show me how to love my neighbor as myself. Show me that, now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity(I Corinthians 13:13) Charity meaning; a kindly and lenient attitude toward people. Then I started to ask, can we honestly look in to our hearts and say, "I am kindly and lenient toward others." I forgive and understand that my greatest faults and judgements are greater then the person I judge. Judge not , that you be not judged? "Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel" (II Kings 19:22) Does this mean that when we judge and cast condemnation on another we also do so to Christ? "Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs are many, and my heart is faint" (Lamentations 1:22) Does God judge us for the things we say and do against another in our hearts and by our actions? If the Bible says ( Mark 12:31),there is none other commandment greater than these, is to love our neighbor as ourself" then we fail to follow a great commandment that defines/determines our salvation, who we are and what we have through Christ. There is a kid's song that says, "love one another, he said love one another as I have loved you, by this shall all men know that you are mine, if you have love for one another all the time".

-Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these(John 13:34).

-By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another(John 13:35).

-This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you(John 15:12). For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.(I John 3:11)

-And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. (I John 3:23)

And finally....By obeying through the spirit, you have purified your souls, making your heart right before God.

-Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently(I Peter 1:22)

-Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? (Proverbs 20:9)

-Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (Psalms 51:10)

-Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (James 4:8)

-And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Colossians 3:17)



*My sincere apologies for the harsh words or thoughts, I wish to offend no one, but speak only from my heart. Love Alicia

Exellent Music

I found these great songs played on Break.com by Fearious Fingers.

http://break.com/FeariousFingers

He only has three songs on this website but they are all really good, so enjoy! I love them all!

A Greeting!

To all the mothers who are blessed with children of there own and to those who have children of the heart. You all are mothers that someone cherishes, for you have changed a life forever.

A very Happy Mother's Day to all mothers around the world!

May God richly bless You!

This is my mom and one of my sister's.

I LOVE YOU!

The Reactions to the Actions

Are you the reaction to the actions of others? What I mean is do you do exactly what others say that you are or do. Do you step out of the norm and go a step above and beyond. Do fall prey to the rumors, false words, or lack of belief that people may say of you? Can you prove that you are bigger and better then that? Actions speak louder then words. Show them, your words are followed by your actions. Backing things up and covering your bases. You can and are better then the masses say. Be all that you can be where ever and whenever. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

I am in Love!

I want the world to know that I am in love! Now before you draw anymore conclusions then you already have, I must explain. I cannot help myself, I am so happy, giddy, hyper and I feel like I am on cloud nine. I am so happy, so blessed, and loved by the most important person ever, things are coming together in so many areas. The one and only explanation that I have is, God. There is no other explanation for all the wonderful things and feelings. As my favorite song says, "I am a friend of God". These intense feelings of ecstatic joy make me want to squeal, I cannot stop grinning, and wish that I could portray better. Oh Well! I am elated and no one can stop me..... pphhhtttttt!

I AM IN LOVE!

Writers in Prison by Claire Braz-Valentine

I saw this article and thought that it was very touching...Enjoy.

I was doing a guest writing workshop at Susanville State Prison near the Sierra Nevada foothills in northern California. Most of the men doing time there are sentenced to prison because of drugs. They are housed in huge dormitories in bunk beds. They have no privacy, no place to be alone, no place to think quietly. I had great apprehensions when I walked onto the prison grounds.I had taught writing workshops at many California prisons, but those prisons had cells. In Cells, even if they are shared with another inmate, one can find a least a little writing time. Surely the men here at Susanville were not going to be interested in what I had to offer.

For the rest of the story...

Praying?

"Pray and let God worry." - Martin Luther King

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." - Martin Luther King Jr.

"Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life, but that it changes you" - James Dillet Freeman

"All prayers are answered if we are willing to admit that sometimes the answer is, no" - Unknown

"Never forget the three powerul resources you always have available to you; love, prayer, and forgiveness." - H. Jackson Brown

22 Degrees and Loving It!

Well, it is Tuesday , a long weekend is coming up and today is going to be BEAUTIFUL! What more can you ask for? Except maybe some writing inspiration. Oh Well! It is gorgeous out and God is good! That is be inspiration enough. This beautiful day was created just for me. Selfish I know, but Thank you, God!


(Psalms 33:6) By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth I will declare the decree.


(Psalms 2:7) the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Are we Justified?

Bitterness, generally thought of as an adult disease, is something that we have a hard time with and that small little concept called forgiveness. We feel that we are justified in the feelings that we have. As the good ole saying goes if you drink poison the person you hate is sure to die, right? Okay, so I am a little sarcastic but only to prove a point. Why is that we seem to be “justified” in today's society for bitterness? And how do we deal with or manage these “justified” feelings? Through love, which conquers all. I know that I have written about this somewhat before. But as the greatest and most important commandment I think that it bears some weight. Why is that we hold on to that which is detrimental to our physical, mental and spiritual well being? Do we choose battles, over love? Hatred or bitterness over peace with all? Originally when I started this article I questioned and asked how, why, and the solution. I had pages of information. But when all is said and done does all that matter? No, because you can know everything about it, how many times the bible mentions it, and the definition, but if you wish to get rid of it there is only one thing you need to know. Love conquers all. I am not saying that it is going to be easy, but a weeded garden is a place that all want to come. You shall bear witness by the fruit that you bear.

Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it. Bitterness paralyzes life; love empowers it. Bitterness sours life; love heals it. Bitterness blinds life; love anoints its eye.

Lamenting...

Today I was bemoaning how frustrated I was with all six articles I had started and could not seem to finish. For me, a serious word person, this was traumatic. Then I saw this saying, "A crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind". An opportunity for what? Who knows, who cares, a good thing is coming my way. . With this opportunity maybe one day I will have written a best seller, maybe I will write children's books, maybe I will have my own column. You press through the hard times for the rewards at the end. A pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.

To all those who read my blog, I thank you. Please feel free to leave a comment, cause I love reading them. Hope that you enjoy reading and find something interesting, up-lifting and heart warming. Love You all!

My Brain, Your Brain...

Here are some cool brainy facts. Enjoy!

1. When you were born, your brain weighed about 350-400g and you had almost all the brain cells you will ever have. In fact, your brain was closer to its full adult size than any other organ in your body! And...that your brain stopped growing at age 18.

2. Your brain uses 20% of your body's energy, but it makes up only 2% of your body's weight.

3. Your cerebral cortex is about as thick as a tongue depressor. It grows thicker as you learn and use it.

4. The average human brain is 167 mm long. The average human brain is 93 mm high.

5. Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.