Join the Movement

I was just at the Operation World website, because I'd heard that they'd released an updated version of the book full of information on praying for the nations.  I was busy looking at information on a particular country, when I noticed a link that said "Join the Prayer Movement".

I clicked.

I'm totally excited about this concept.  For the next sixty days, starting tomorrow, I'll get an email each day about a country in the world, and some information on how to pray for it.  I get excited about anything that helps me to pause and pray specifically for a place, or a person.  I'm one of those people who definitely likes to have details as they pray, and this seems like a great way to pray for the nations - something I'm always passionate about.

Daily 5 - Year 2, Day 89

Today's Daily 5:

1. A toasted bagel with butter
2. sipping a big mug of tea
3. magic bags
4. an unexpected phone call from a friend, reminding me I am loved
5. hearing a friend's voice
6. spending the morning watching two of my favorite television shows online
7. eating leftover Chinese food for lunch
8. resting quietly
9. getting a much needed haircut
10. eating cake and icing
11. emails that inspired much snarky laughter
12. red licorice
13. attending a classical piano concert with my brother T.

The House Oracle

It's been a while since I posted any quiz results, and these made me smile, even if they really weren't all that accurate.  I'm definitely primarily an introvert, but some of the other things are very true of me.

You Are Both an Introvert and an Extrovert

You are a mysterious person. Even your closest friends may feel like they don't know you very well. You like to weigh all of your options before making a decision. You are apt to look for a compromise. You are responsible and determined to do the right thing. There is often a lot on your plate, but you handle it all well. You rely on yourself first and foremost. You know that you won't ever let yourself down.

The House Oracle

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

Remember

I got a rather nasty anonymous comment tonight on the Remembrance Day post I wrote this morning.

But, there was some truth in the words of the comment that caused me to re-think, and pull the post.

Mostly because I think the things I initially talked about take away from the sentiment that I really wanted to express.

That sentiment is this:

I'm definitely a person with pacifist leanings, but I'm so incredibly grateful for those who serve in the armed forces of both of the countries in which I hold citizenship.  I'm thankful for all of those who gave their lives and served (and serve!) their countries, in order that I can have the freedom to live out a lifestyle that prefers a pacifist approach.

I'm proud to be both Canadian and American on days like today.  Proud to be from two countries that both exemplify freedom of religion and expression.

And it's important to me to stop and remember the fallen and carry the torch of freedom.

Thank you - to those in my family who have served in the armed forces, and to all of those who are members of someone else's family.

Thank you for sacrificing yourselves for my freedom.

Daily 5 - Year 2, Day 88

Today's Daily 5:

1. Waking slowly
2. laughing and rolling my eyes at some online antics I've been following
3. making a list for the day
4. a long shower
5. coupons
6. placing a Curly Girl Designs order
7. pomegranate green tea
8. the anticipation of knowing that tomorrow I will watch the latest episodes Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice online
9. hemp lip balm and aloe protective serum from The Body Shop
10. wearing a cozy hoody
11. "Christians can be sarcastic"
12. driving to an errand (getting behind the wheel of a car without freaking out is still a huge victory, every time)
13. a sale at Ikea on the tea lights I use by the basketful
14. Action songs at house church 
15. being with friends at house church