Help in Times of Trouble

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, 

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, 

though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make 

glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles
of the most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: 

God shall help her, and that right early.

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: 

he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

The LORD of hosts is with us; 

the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah." 

Psalm 46:1-7

Until We Meet Again

I will not be blogging for awhile,

just wanted to say goodbye and God Bless You. 

Nothing wrong, just getting tired of paying

over $500.00 a year for internet.

I will check on finding internet service at a better price.

Until then, Be Safe, Happy, and Blessed.

Trisha

When You Can't Stand Anymore...

I wanted to share something I read the other day:

'When you can't stand anymore, try kneeling.'

The reason this is so great is, it works. 

Happy New Year and Blessings to everyone!  Trisha

A Quote for a New Year

   We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas,  we sure did. 
I read this today, and wanted to pass it on, I don't know who wrote it,
but, it is a good quote for a New Year.  

To loose your wealth is much

To loose your health is more.

To loose your soul is such a loss,

that nothing can restore.

Have a Blessed week, Trisha

Sunday Morning Sabbath at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church

Ryan's Creek Baptist Church

   This warm December, Sunday morning Sabbath worship service at Ryan's Creek Baptist Church was brightened by the songs of Zion, and the preaching of Pastor Herbert Wells. 
   Even the blue of the sky seemed to speak of God's glory.
Christmas 2011 is near upon us, and the little church was alive with children from the mountain homes around the church.
   It is such a blessing to hear their small voices.  The church has mostly older members, whose children, and grandchildren have moved away and attend other churches.  But, today some came for worship, and a special time of Christmas fellowship, following the worship service.  God is good, and His mercies endureth forever.

Hope you had a wonderful Sunday Sabbath,

wherever you are.

Blessings, Trisha

I read a verse from a Christmas card a few years ago,

that kind of stuck with me, here it is:

I heard a bird sing, in the dark of December

Twas a beautiful thing, so sweet to remember.

   Such simple words, sometimes can say so much, but, like the song says:

'the sweetest word I ever heard, was I forgive'

Have a great day!

A Christmas Poem



Photo from a Vintage Christmas Card
the Angel Announcing
the First Christmas Gift,
Jesus Christ.

                                                                          A Christmas Poem, I've written for you:

'Don't Let the Hours of Christmas, Pass Away'

Let not the hours of Christmas pass,

'til we've given our hearts to Christ

'cause there's no promise of another Christmas day

nor even a moment; they can all fleet away.

We sing the carols of Christmas now

with hearts of joy, and lifted brow.

But, of whom we sing, some don't consider

Had He not come, there'd be no hope for sinners.

                                                                  Yes, Jesus was the first Christmas gift 

                                                                      from the Father's throne, He was sent.

                                                                    My Christmas Prayer for you today, is:

                                                                     Don't let the hours of Christmas pass away. 

For those who know Jesus, of whom I speak, please join me in prayer,

for those who do not yet know Him.  Blessings, Trisha

Christmas Should be about Christ

Christmas Nativity

   It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  I love putting the Nativity out, more than anything else. 

   It just brings me back to remembrance to what Christmas is all about, it's about Christ.

   I am usually right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, but, this year for the first time, I've slowed down and am enjoying just taking everything in stride. 



   What's the rush anyway?  Christmas will come and go before we know it, just like all the Christmas's past. 

   Hope you are not so hurried this year; it's nice to take time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
   A neighbor just told my husband, he hated Christmas, and then he said, " no I don't hate Christmas, it's just the money you have to spend.  He said he spent $1200.00 yesterday. 

   Christmas shouldn't be about presents, or the money we spend;  it should be about Christ. 

   I recall reading that one Christmas, Michael Landon and his family did an all homemade Christmas.  If they didn't make, it they didn't give it.  I thought what wonderful memories that left his family with, after he was gone. 

   This year, at our daughter's request, we are planning an 'Old Fashioned Christmas,' stringing popcorn for the tree, making popcorn balls, and taffy.  Now, I haven't made taffy since she was a little girl, so that might be a hoot!  However it turns out, it will be fine.  We'll have a good time, anyway. 

Hope you have a Blessed Christmas Season, wherever you are.

Trisha
  
 

Another Flea Market Find



1950's Glass Topped Table 



   We found lots of vintage items at the flea market this past weekend.  Here is one of them; a nice old glass topped table, probablly from the '50's.

   We also found an old boiler kettle, an Anchor Hocking Pickle Jar, and some other good items to put in our booth. 

   I made a couple more Christmas wreaths today to take to the booth as well. 

   Having a booth is a lot of fun, but, it is so hard to keep it stocked, we may only keep it open a few months. 

   We had a few snow showers today, just a little taste of what lies ahead, I think.  I played Christmas carols while I made the wreaths, and that helped put me in the Christmas spirit.

   I still don't have any decorating done.  I am usually one of the first in the neighborhood to put up Christmas decorations, but, our booth has taken all our time.  We've only had it open for two weeks, and have already had to re-stock, five times, and are planning to re-stock again tomorrow.  That's a good thing, though, it means our stuff is selling. 

We thank God for all His Blessings. 

Hope you are having a great day wherever you are,

Trisha

Raise Our Own Meat

   This year after purchasing my Butterball turkey for Thanksgiving dinner;

minutes later, I sat down with my laptop and began 

my usual viewing of Facebook, and my favorite blogs. 

Within minutes I saw links about Butterball turkeys being halal certified. 

My first thought was that some watchdog groups had,

jumped the gun, so to speak, and was accusing Butterball falsely.

But, upon further reading, I was convinced, they were indeed, halal certified.

There was no way I was going to eat,

or serve halal certified meat to my family, not knowingly.

So, I took the turkey back to the grocery store where I purchased it

and told the manager why I was returning it. 

He thanked me for telling him, because he was unaware of it himself.

I purchased another brand for our Thanksgiving dinner. 

For anyone who is unclear what halal certified meat is,

it is slaughered in a certain way in keeping with Islamic law;

you may want to look it up, but, I think they turn toward Mecca,

slit the animals throat, bleed it, and recite a prayer to their god.

America is a Christian nation,

and we should not have worry whether our meat

has been sacrificed to some other god.

Makes me want to raise our own meat.

Blessings, Trisha 

A Time to be Thankful

I thank you Lord, for all you do, and all you've done.

What an exciting time to be alive, and see the prophecies of old unfold.

Today's headlines, seem to align with what the prophets in the Bible foretold. 

This Thanksgiving, I am especially thankful; 

for I know what the Bible says is true.

And I know, You will one day return, to receive us unto Yourself.

I know, not one jot nor tittle of your word, will pass away,

 but, all will be fulfilled. 

What a Blessed Thanksgiving it is, indeed.

Hope you are thankful, and excited to be alive, in a time such as this.

Blessings,  Trisha

Just What I Needed to get Me Started Crafting Again



Inspiration for Crafting

   We've just opened our booth, and it has already given me inspiration to start crafting again.  I've made Christmas wreaths, Christmas Aprons, Tree Skirts, and lots of Large Bows.  Things have been selling quickly, and it is a little hard to keep it stocked.  We were there setting up, and stocking, four days last week, and hope to stock again tomorrow.  We found some great vintage items to add this week.  Hope you are having a Blessed day, wherever you are.
                                Trisha

A Big Day in the Life of a Junker



Well, we did it.  We've talked about opening  a booth at the Vendors Mall for years.           Today, we opened one. 

Booth 605 at Corbin Vendors Mall

We made two trips up there today

to get it set up,  and still didn't get

to take everything.  We'll have to

go back again tomorrow. 

Seems like a lot of work for two

old people like us, but, it was fun. 

It was dark when we came out of

the Mall.   Being out after dark is

 unusual for us.

This has been a big day for us.

Hope you've had a big day today,

as well.  Have a Blessed day

wherever you are.

Blessings, Trisha

If you are ever at Corbin, stop by for a visit.



Friends New and Old

Friends Welcome Here

Sometimes when paths cross,

a friendship is formed that lasts forever.  

God Bless You, KS from Bell County, Ky. 

And, if God permits, we will meet again. 

And remember, you have a friend not so far away,

who will lift up your name in prayer.

Friends are worth more, than silver or gold,

err they be, new or old.

A Welcome Wreath Hangs at Our Front Door,

Come See Us When You Can.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

Blessings, Trisha