Albion, California-Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Albion, California-Monday, July 13, 2009

A Day on the Bay

ANGELS

Our Heavenly Guide and Personal Protector

Seraphim (The Highest Order of Attending GOD Angel), Cherubim (Attending GOD Angel), Powers (Generating Energy Angel), Principalities (Guiding/Ruling Angel), Archangels (Messenger Angel),  Angels (Messenger & Attending Angel), and  Guardian Angel (One's Personal Angel).

Angels guide seekers for TRUTH:  2 Timothy 2:15 (King James Version)

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

"Every child may gain knowledge as Jesus did.  As we try to become acquainted with our heavenly Father through HIS Word, angels will draw near, our mind will be strengthened, our characters will be elevated and refined.  We shall become more like our Saviour" (E.G.White, Desire of Ages, 70)  in action and thought.  What a glorious promise! 

Angels deliver us from evil:  Psalm 91:11 (King James Version)

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

"The strong opposition we often meet in accomplishing GOD's work can sometimes overcome us.  Occasionally the daily struggles we face, not to mention the spiritual battles we fight, break down the defenses of our souls.  The barriers established by habitual prayer, devotion, and ministry sometimes begin to crumble and doubt begins to obscure the leading of GOD's Spirit.  We see our condition as helpless: but it is not helpless!"  "We can count on angels to bring us messages of hope and encouragement just when we need them most." (Tony Philip Oreso, Adventist World-NAD April 2009)

Warmer days, blue skies, blossoms bursting forth - SPRING is Here!

Mendocino - Wish I Was There

Photography

School Days Scrapbook

I put together my School Days Scrapbook using various background papers from numerous paper packs I bought at Michael's, along with a "School Days" pack also bought at Michael's.  I used traditional scrapbooking methods, double and triple mounting some photos.  

The pages are 8 1/2 X 11 and put in sheet protectors in a Pioneer album.

THE SEVENTH DAY

Here is a link to an inspiring DVD series on the SABBATH - the Seventh Day.  I have known the producer, Pat Arrabito for many years.  Her husband Jim had a vision for producing a film that would fully explain the Sabbath, and Pat has continued that work following Jim's tragic death some years ago.  This series is well worth viewing and sharing.  Hal Holbrook narrates this quality documentary series.

FRACTALS - Infinitely repeating pattern: Beauty in GOD's Infinite Universe

I saw an ad in BAR (Biblical Archaeology Review, Jan./Feb. 2009 edition) for a lecture series on DVD titled "Discovering a Mathematical World of Starling Beauty and Insight."

Fractals are beautiful mathematical creations that inspire fascination and wonder.  Here are a few examples of these confounding spirals and shapes that go into infinity.

Click on the image to see a larger version.

(Sources:  Jay Jacobson Fractals  •  Wikipedia)

A Walk in the Woods

The rain has fled and we have had two lovely days of alternating sunshine and clouds.  Craig and I took a walk in the Los Posadas State Forest this afternoon, and ended up going on a 3 hour amble that took us through the woods to the Rock Garden, then on down toward the 4H camp (NO, we didn't go that far).  Traversed a narrow path above a moss-covered rocky creek to a spring, then had to climb back out.  It was a peaceful way to spend the Sabbath, but our legs are weak with exhaustion.

Standing Stones TV

Here is a really interesting website.  Exploring it reminded me of the visit Dona and I made to Castlerigg Stone Circle in Cumbria on our trip to Great Britain in 1997.  Fascinating place.

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 StandingstonesTV

Essential Nature - Self

Me (on the left), my brother, Tom, & my sister, Dona

with Penny and her four kittens: Smudgy, Calico, Tyke and Blacky.

Picture taken by my mom, Mission Hills, California

where we lived when I was 11.

FIVE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME:

1. When I was 9 our family had 19 cats at one time.

2. When I was 11 I lived in a cemetery.

3. When I was 19 I went to Israel for the summer to work on a dig at Tel Dor.

4. When I am bored, I day-dream.

5. I am a "LOST" fan (to Craig's chagrin).

Bible Verse Challenge - Protector

"Be Still" By Hillary Weeks

Another day.

I'll try again.

But can you tell me, will the hurting ever end?

I've been taught and I believe, but it's been a while since I've been on my knees.

But, I need You by my side.  I don't have the strength to make it on my own.

And LORD, do You hear my prayer?  How soon will You answer me?

I know you're weary.  I know you've had all you can bear.

And now you ask of Me on bended knees; I promise I'll be there.

I've watched you struggle, and yet I can see how much you've grown.

Child could you feel My power in your darkest hour.  You are not alone.

Be still and know that I am GOD.  

I'm by your side -whom shall you fear?

I'll give you strength,

My child - I AM HERE.

Be still and know that I am GOD,

and there's no prayer that I won't hear.

Lift up your head, my child!

I AM HERE

(from the album "He Hears Me")

Mendocino/Albion Coast

Two weeks ago Craig and I spent a long weekend at the coast.  We stayed in a refurbished cabin at Albion Field Station.  Our room was complete with a kitchenette, full bathroom, and a loft.  The weather was splendid: clear and sunny, but frosty in the morning.  The dew lingered throughout the day, especially in the shadows. 

We enjoyed exploring the coves and beaches from Point Arena north to Fort Bragg.  It was nice to get away from our routine and recharge on the beautiful California coast.