To Know Him More: September- Good By Summer

Monday, September 1, 2008

September- Good By Summer

(Please note that all the wonderful photos on this blog were taken by others across the internet but that I am not one of them! :>)

Welcome! and thank you for visiting the September issue of To know Him More!
This is my opening post for the month.
New posts will be placed below this one as the month progresses.
If any of you readers think it would be best for me to change this format, please give me some feed back.

Here is my little farewell to Summer:

Good by Summer!
I've enjoyed you for the fist time in a long time!
You didn't make me cry even once!
What a miracle from God...

I think miracles can be small, don't you?

As Summer eases into Autumn, I pray that you will find that His load is easy and light and that you will come to know Him more.

Love,

Holly

36 comments:

Lucy Bloom said...: Hi Holly, thanks for stopping by my blog - glad you like it and nice to meet you too!
Lucy x; September 1, 2008 at 5:22 AM
Holly said...: Hello, Lucy Bloom!

Hurray! My first comment of the month! Once again, I just had to go look at your cute creations. Adorable work! Have a great day, Lucy!

~ Hearts ~; September 1, 2008 at 5:43 AM
Cheryl Ensom said...: Hi, Holly! I like this bit from a hymn that has been my favorite for years. I have written it in the sand on a beautiful beach and breathed it aloud on the top of Half Dome, Yosemite:

"From the best bliss which earth imparts
We turn unfilled to Thee again."; September 2, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Holly said...: Hi there, Cheryl!

Something tells me you are a hopeful romantic!

~ grin ~; September 2, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Holly! I am so sad for summer to end. I have been crying for three days! I always have a hard time this time of year...

Hugs,
Amy; September 3, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; September 3, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Holly said...: Aw... I'm sorry, Amy! Wish I could keep your boys home for ya! everything in His time.

~ Hugs~; September 4, 2008 at 3:59 AM
Holly said...: Ooops! sorry, Mo! I tried moving your comment but deleted it instead! :< Thanks for coming by anyway and I hope you come again.

~ Hearts~; September 4, 2008 at 4:03 AM
Reflections from the Stone Nest said...: Hi Holly,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Reading your blog is like breathing fresh air! I agree with Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage - sad to see the summer end. Just enjoying these glorious days!

Kitty; September 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Kristen Pare said...: Hi Holly! Thanks for stopping by my blog and it's nice to meet you! Hope you are enjoying the Sweet Six retreat too.
Kris; September 4, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Holly said...: Thanks, Kitty!

I can't remember where you're from but it sure felt like summer in Va. today. Whew!

~ Hearts~; September 4, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Holly said...: Hi, Kris!

Yes, I am enjoying the retreat. I just got back from gathering more supplies for our projects!

~ Hearts~; September 4, 2008 at 1:12 PM
KatCollects said...: Hi Holly,
Thank you for the sweet welcome on my new blog. Can't wait to read through your page, it looks very inspirational and peaceful! I hope you are having a beautiful Thursday!
Kathy; September 4, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Holly said...: Hi, Kat!

Well, I actually had a very hot Thursday but I looked through your Lavender Festival pics this morning and now I feel refreshed! How fun to have a daughter to share it with!

~ Hearts~; September 5, 2008 at 4:31 AM
Valerie said...: Hi Holly!

Thanks so much for stopping by to make sure I figured out where flickr was for our online retreat.

You have a lovely blog!

Valerie; September 8, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Holly said...: You're welcome, Valerie! I've had a few kinks to work out on Flickr, myself.

Glad you think my blog is lovely. :> It's been fun creating some lovely things lately. Have you made anything yet?

See ya later!

~ Hearts ~; September 8, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Holly,
Thank you for your encouragement. You are a blessing! I want to know HIM more!! Pray for the stress we are under with our unpacking and trying to get life back to normal please.
Love,
Kritin; September 9, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Holly said...: Good morning, Kristin!

It was so nice to wake up to a comment this morning! Thanks for coming by.

I certainly know the stress of moving! You have my prayers.

Love,
Holly; September 10, 2008 at 2:10 AM
ANC said...: Hi! Sorry it took me so long to respond; I have been busy shifting to your country!
Thanks a lot for your comment. I will definitely read all that you have written on the subject. I am very curious about this entire subject! Thanks again. :); September 10, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Holly said...: Oh, hey, ANC! ;> Good to see you!

No worries about responding okay?

May all your curiosities be satisfied to the fullest!

~ To Life! ~; September 10, 2008 at 3:48 PM
cherry said...: You always pick the most beautiful inspirations....lovely! cherry; September 11, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Holly said...: Well thank you, Cherry! And I find your blog inspirational too. You have a keen eye for texture and design. Your Fall decorations are so cute! I'm still holding out for October. We'll see...

Have a wonderful day!

~ Hearts ~; September 12, 2008 at 4:53 AM
Mya said...: Beautiful pictures your blog is a wonderful inspiration. Thanks for your visit.
-Mya; September 13, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Holly said...: Good morning, brave Mya!

Nice to see you stop by. You can borrow one of my cats if you would like. :>

Hope you have a mouse free day!

~ Hearts ~; September 14, 2008 at 4:33 AM
The Little Miss said...: I love your blog! I love the pictures and lots of insperation here! I will deff come back and see more!
thanks for visiting my blog
xoxo
casa bella chic; September 15, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Holly said...: Thanks, Priscila!

I was lovin' the lovin' you were showing sweet Candy girl. That's why I visited you. :>

Hugs backatcha!; September 15, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Mary Ellen said...: Hello Holly, thank you for popping over to my blog and entering for my give-away. I love the photos on your blog? Did you take them? I gain a peacefulness reading your blog.......; September 18, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Holly said...: Hi, Mary Ellen!

No, I did not take the photos. I just hunt for them. I'm glad you gained a sense of peace by stopping by.

Have a wonderful day!; September 18, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Anonymous said...: Even if the photos are borrowed I can tell you are an artist at heart to choose such inspiring photos to share with the world. Just lovely.; September 23, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Holly said...: Thanks a lot, thrift girl!

Hope you've had a great and thrifty day! ;>; September 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM
David and Misty said...: Oh yes Toni! She delivered Hayden and was my midwife, did she deliver your boys?; September 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Holly said...: Hi, Misty!

I wondered if you used Toni. Yes, she delivered my last boy, Micah. It's the only labor and delivery I can look back on with fondness. I was at 2 of Leslie's births with Toni also. She's so great! She has a way of making everyone feel so special and she really let's you have your own way with your labor and delivery... I really miss her!

Hope you can help Leslie rest! I've always wanted that for her.

I'll paste this over to your blog, too in case you don't see this.; September 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Vintage Rose Collection said...: Hi Holly,
Thank you for your sweet words today!
This photo is incredible, I have it on my desktop..Its pure heavenly..
Wishing you a beautiful week Holly,
Jo-Anne; September 28, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Ruthie said...: Hi Holly, Glad you stopped by. I love my Currier and Ives Dishes. They are hard to find now.

I enjoyed your blog - your lovely pictures and your comments.
And your post on Goodbye to Summer.

Smiles.; September 28, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Holly said...: Hi, Ruthie

I'm glad you came by here! I didn't know if the C&I dishes were still in the antique shops or not... I never get into those but I sure can't find them at the thift shops any more! I know one lady who recently picked some up for a really good deal at a garage sale though! I think it pays to keep your eyes open.

Have a wonderfilled day, Ruthie!

~ Hearts ~; September 29, 2008 at 4:27 AM
Holly said...: (Ooops! I need to put these comments up in their proper order.)

Good morning, Jo-Anne and you're welcome!

That is a lovely picture isn't it? I thought it captured the last hours of Summer quite well.

I wish you a beautiful week too, Jo- Anne. Your art work makes the world more beautiful for us and I hope you feel just as beautiful on the inside.

~ Hearts ~; September 29, 2008 at 4:41 AM

Life Changing Scriptures

Turn to me and be saved all ye ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself. The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness and will not turn back, that to me every knee will bow, every tounge will swear allegiance. (Isaiah 45:22-23)
The Lord's lovingkindess indeed never ceases. For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness. (Lam. 3:22-23)
For the Lord will not reject forever, for if He causes grief then He will have compassion according to His abundant lovingkindness. (Lam 3: 31-32)
And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Luke 3:6)
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)
In Him was life and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4)
There was the true light which coming into the world, enlightens every man. (John 1:9)
Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am." (John 8:58)
Jesus said to him, "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. (John 14: 6)
"I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture." (John 10:9)
"I am the Vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5)
No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. It is written in the prophets, 'AND THEY SHALL ALL BE TAUGHT OF GOD.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to me. (John 6:44-45)
Again Jesus therefore spoke to them saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me shall not walk in the darkness , but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12)
Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." (John 6:35)
"If any man is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. "He who believes in Me, as the scripture said, 'From his inermost being shall flow rivers of living water.' " (John 7:37-38)
Jesus answered and said to her, "everyone who drinks of this water shall thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." (John 4:13-14)
"I am the good Shepherd; the good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." (John 10: 11)
What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety- nine in the open pasture, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? (Luke 14:4)
But He turned and rebuked them and said, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. (Luke 9:55-56)
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. (John 10:27-28)
"Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
"Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; abide in my love." (John 15:9)
..."If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free." (John 8: 31-32)
"If therefore the Son of man shall make you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8:36)
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26)
"But an hour is coming and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:23-24)
"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life." (John 6:63)
All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son, except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. (Matthew 11:27)
Come to me, all who are weary and heavy- laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my load is light." ( Matt.11:28-30)
"If anyone loves me, he will keep my word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him. (John 14:23)
"O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You; and these have known that that You sent Me; and I have made Your name known to them, and will make it known; that the love wherewith You did love Me may be in them, and I in them." (John 17: 25-26)
"In that day you shall know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. (John 14:20)
But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7)
But when He, the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. (John 16: 13)
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of Truth Whom the world cannot receive because it does not behold Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you, and will be in you. (John 14:16-17)
Now judgement is upon this world; now the ruler of this world shall be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself. (John 12:31-32)
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes and they will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and scourge and crucify Him and on the third day He will be raised up." (Matt. 20:18-19)
And when they came to the place called the skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23: 33-34)
...Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures and that He was buried and that He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures, (1 Cor. 15:3-4)
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Tim. 2:4)
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. (2 Cor. 5:21)
and he died for all that they who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Cor. 5:15)
He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things. (Eph. 4:10)
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11: 36)
And He is the image of the invisible God, the first born of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities- all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He is also head of the church; and He is the beginning, the first born from the dead; so that He Himself might come to have first place in everything. For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fulness to dwell in Him and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. (Col. 1:15-20)
So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. (Romans 5:18)
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive. (1 Cor. 15:22)
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth and that every tongue should confess that Jesus is Lord, to the glory of the Father. (Phil. 2:10-11)
Therefore I make known to you, that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed'; and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. (1Cor. 12:3)
But now we have been released from the law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. (Romans 7:6)
I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, that is the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations; but has now been manifested to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the gentiles, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, the hope of glory. (Col. 1:25-27)
For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (Phil. 2:13)
Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? (1 Cor. 3:16)
Now you are Christ's body and individually members of it. (1 Cor. 12:18)
but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. ( Eph. 4: 15-16)
...I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ. ( Phil. 3:8)
...that I may know Him and the power of His resurection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; (Phil. 3:10)
It was for freedom that Christ set you free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. (Gal. 5:1)
Walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. (Gal 5:16)
As you therefore have recieved Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him. (Col. 2:6)
If you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. (Col. 3:1-4)
And when all things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subjected to the One who subjected all things to Him, that God might be all in all. (I Cor.15:28)
For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God who is the savior of all men, especially of believers. Perscribe and teach these things. (1 Tim. 2:10-11)
And they shall not teach everyone his fellow citizen, and everyone his brother saying, "Know the Lord" for all shall know Me, from the least to the greatest of them. For I will be mercifull to their iniquities and I will remember their sins no more. (Hebrews 8:11-12)
All the earth will worship You, and will sing praises to You; They will sing praises to your name. (Ps. 66:4)
...Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first- born of the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Rev. 1:5)
And the Spirit and the bride say, "come." And let the one who hears say, "come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes, take the water of life without cost. (Rev. 22:17)

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September- Good By Summer

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