tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:56:07 +0000beginningsplansbooksprovisiongraceheavenbabylondeathHoly SpiritfellowshipforgivenessidolatryeasterfreedomtruthhumilityBibleworshipfamilytemptationangerisraeldiscipleshipevilJesuspromiseprotectiontrainingspiritual giftshumorsinsalvationhealingministrysecretspeacecreationfear of Godlanguagegrieffaithproverbsscripture memorizationheartadventGod's willleadersbattlewelcomeTen CommandmentschurchholidayssacrificeresurrectionmosespowerintegritytestingSolomonjoshualovepurityjudgmentevangelismunityTempledoubtgospelpridedeceptionlegacyrepentancemarriageprophecyGod's charactercreativityangelspriestsjacobrevelationblessinglegalismintermarriageattitudedeliveranceprayermiraclesfriendsisaacwomenvictoryDavidvisionparablesoccultfaithfulnessrevivalgivingparentingservanthoodmusicgenesishospitalitytimeend timesconflictobediencedreamsabrahamcommitmentwisdomwordsredemptionpoetryrebellionwritingquestionsmoralitymoneyThe Heart of a Ready Writer offers frequent (perhaps even daily) entries to correspond to the readings in THE DAILY BIBLE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: 365 DAILY READINGS. Content may include art, Bible verses, journaling, photography, poetry, prose, sketches, testimonies and more.http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)Blogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-6740003379228542524Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:04:00 +00002012-01-08T14:04:32.346-06:00salvationobedienceparentingtrainingJesusGod's willpromisepoetrydiscipleshipbeginnings<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2012/01/carpenters-song.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eUW7w5g3asQH6jiwEwVgV6asA-Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eUW7w5g3asQH6jiwEwVgV6asA-Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eUW7w5g3asQH6jiwEwVgV6asA-Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eUW7w5g3asQH6jiwEwVgV6asA-Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-3848152581695116476Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:15:00 +00002011-12-25T20:29:22.748-06:00BibleblessingangelsJesusgracegospeladventholidaysfaithwritingZzzzzz ... Time for a Long Winter's Nap Merry Christmas! The Christmas presents have been unwrapped. The festive holiday feast is over. The carols have been sung. And the Savior has come. Happy Birthday, Lord! We welcome You. We celebrate Your Presence. And we thank You for entering our world to save us. Now, who’s ready for a long winter’s nap? A brand-new set of cozy winter pajamas awaits me.http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/zzzzzz-time-for-long-winters-nap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/F8gK17CCwSdYZyStWL9T_zRQXso/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/F8gK17CCwSdYZyStWL9T_zRQXso/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/F8gK17CCwSdYZyStWL9T_zRQXso/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/F8gK17CCwSdYZyStWL9T_zRQXso/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2027661929490499580Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:25:00 +00002011-12-24T22:25:01.034-06:00prophecyblessingangelspeacedeliveranceJesusadventholidayspoetrybeginningsYuletide - What a Ride Yodel! Yell! Come sit a spell.For Yuletide has a tale to tell.Beginning with a pagan fest,This fine December day is blest. Let’s carol on for sweet Noel.Say, strum the harp, and ring the bell.Our Christmas trees by now are dressed,And pretty packages we’ve guessed. No wonder that our spirits swell.Our God has come with us to dwell.No longer are we sin-oppressed.Immanuel methttp://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/yuletide-what-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jK9P3vGv22gI1abIiqcBaQZRoUw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jK9P3vGv22gI1abIiqcBaQZRoUw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jK9P3vGv22gI1abIiqcBaQZRoUw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jK9P3vGv22gI1abIiqcBaQZRoUw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-1828671506450367777Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:45:00 +00002011-12-24T14:45:00.075-06:00angelsparentingJesusfriendsfamilyadventholidays<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-excelsis-deo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d6ulJhDlAA_4MYtOzkFheDKUw5g/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d6ulJhDlAA_4MYtOzkFheDKUw5g/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d6ulJhDlAA_4MYtOzkFheDKUw5g/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d6ulJhDlAA_4MYtOzkFheDKUw5g/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-8735389538181433013Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:57:00 +00002011-12-24T09:59:05.641-06:00BibleparentingwordsJesusgospeladventwritinglanguageGod's characterbeginningsWonderful Words for the Word of Life Hallelujah. The King has come. The Infant Divine, born in Bethlehem, transformed human history with His arrival. What a wonderful Savior. What words define the worthy One? Just for fun, take a look at all these WORDS that describe the One who was and is and evermore shall be. And, since I’m sticking with the Advent A to Z Challenge, all these words start http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/wonderful-words-for-word-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)0 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-Db1R_eiY_Ikv8z92gN9lijW4Mw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-Db1R_eiY_Ikv8z92gN9lijW4Mw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-Db1R_eiY_Ikv8z92gN9lijW4Mw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-Db1R_eiY_Ikv8z92gN9lijW4Mw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-711275751888964425Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:50:00 +00002011-12-24T08:50:06.877-06:00womencreativityisraelchurchJesusadventworshipholidays<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/value-of-vast-variety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5KxV-eN-vM6AMYVM8gn29U_N_0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5KxV-eN-vM6AMYVM8gn29U_N_0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5KxV-eN-vM6AMYVM8gn29U_N_0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5KxV-eN-vM6AMYVM8gn29U_N_0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-748088995413828189Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:03:00 +00002011-12-23T13:05:18.108-06:00obedienceprayerJesusredemptionadventfaithfulnesscommitmentholidaysattitudebeginningsU-Turns and New Year's Resolutions OK, I know the New Year won’t arrive for more than a week. Gee, Christmas is still coming. Still, as a freelance writer, I’m seeing story assignments already coming through for the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. It’s not too soon to start pondering those ponderous New Year’s resolutions, is it? Christmas is all about new starts too. The Messiah http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/u-turns-and-new-years-resolutions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VvTTINdMasu9xGaWGrsgB3caP6Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VvTTINdMasu9xGaWGrsgB3caP6Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VvTTINdMasu9xGaWGrsgB3caP6Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VvTTINdMasu9xGaWGrsgB3caP6Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2795435947934366149Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:39:00 +00002011-12-23T11:41:05.444-06:00givingidolatryblessingmoneyJesusgospeladventholidaysTelling of Treasures What do you want for Christmas? Isn’t that one of the most popular questions we ask one another, as December 25th draws near? It starts on Santa’s knee, when we are tiny tots, and seems to grow from there. Have I dropped enough hints this holiday season? Does Santa know what to bring me? What if the one thing I really want doesn’t magically appear underneath my Christmas http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/telling-of-treasures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ard90C--arxEG9NFlrUaBHJgMdk/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ard90C--arxEG9NFlrUaBHJgMdk/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ard90C--arxEG9NFlrUaBHJgMdk/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ard90C--arxEG9NFlrUaBHJgMdk/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-7816431428238498532Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:51:00 +00002011-12-23T08:59:12.985-06:00blessingparentingprayerJesusfriendsfamilyadventholidaysfaithSimply Santa and the Savior How do you think Santa Claus might feel about Jesus?  Personally, I think he would fall to his knees and worship the newborn King of Kings. According to Christmas lore, the original St. Nicholas (also known as Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, Father Christmas and many other holiday monikers) was a man of faith. I’d be willing to wager that Mrs. Claus would never http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/simply-santa-and-savior.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOpoyHpaL_OTQ005zfoOaip-U_4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOpoyHpaL_OTQ005zfoOaip-U_4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOpoyHpaL_OTQ005zfoOaip-U_4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/UOpoyHpaL_OTQ005zfoOaip-U_4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-4127703099073358828Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:12:00 +00002011-12-21T14:12:41.663-06:00forgivenessfellowshipparentinghospitalityfamilyholidaysconflictattitudebattleanger<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/raging-relatives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VNEfF8DbkOxJfT2pl4nIpPe5sKQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VNEfF8DbkOxJfT2pl4nIpPe5sKQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VNEfF8DbkOxJfT2pl4nIpPe5sKQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VNEfF8DbkOxJfT2pl4nIpPe5sKQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2331704995510719642Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:41:00 +00002011-12-20T16:41:04.335-06:00idolatryJesushumoradventholidaysattitudeQuirky Creches Merry CHRISTmas! Although the mere mention of Jesus, the Reason for the Christmas season, may draw ire from certain uncertain sorts, those who know Him delight in speaking the Name above all Names. Christians set up nativity scenes, or crèches, in homes and chapels. In some communities, these sacred displays adorn town squares and other public places. .  . This year, it seems more http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/quirky-creches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HKCnBIIS7ovoFbRC4B9_GnuzwMU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HKCnBIIS7ovoFbRC4B9_GnuzwMU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HKCnBIIS7ovoFbRC4B9_GnuzwMU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/HKCnBIIS7ovoFbRC4B9_GnuzwMU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-7033424409356342769Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:46:00 +00002011-12-20T15:46:50.091-06:00creativitymiraclesblessingsecretsdeliveranceJesusgospeladventholidaysPicking Out Poinsettias and Passed-Over Prizes I love bright red Christmas poinsettias. Something about the star-like winter blooms seems cheery and almost sacred, as we send them to loved ones and set them out to decorate for the birthday of the Lord. Poinsettias are also called the Christmas Star and the Christmas flower, pointing back to the legendary link between these festive flowers and thehttp://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/picking-out-poinsettias-and-passed-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbcdjuFGm-B0xbgDreUtxSW185w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbcdjuFGm-B0xbgDreUtxSW185w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbcdjuFGm-B0xbgDreUtxSW185w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kbcdjuFGm-B0xbgDreUtxSW185w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-55903616765815726Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:53:00 +00002011-12-19T09:54:43.078-06:00idolatryangelsJesusadventholidaysconflictattitudefreedomOn Oppositions and Traditions Stop me, if you’ve heard this one. Wait! It happens every year in one borough or another. This year, it’s Madison, Wisconsin. Earlier this month, the conservative Wisconsin Family Council purchased a Christmas nativity set and assembled it in the Capitol Rotunda in Madison.  The tasteful tabletop display (see photo at right) includes six figures, with the tallest http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-oppositions-and-traditions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dtd1-DLDEvFNVUeYlU1LPnihqdw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dtd1-DLDEvFNVUeYlU1LPnihqdw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dtd1-DLDEvFNVUeYlU1LPnihqdw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/dtd1-DLDEvFNVUeYlU1LPnihqdw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2201546027343885001Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:49:00 +00002011-12-18T09:54:37.632-06:00forgivenessheavenend timesblessingobedienceJesusgraceadventfaithfulnessholidaysNaughty or Nice? “He knows when you’ve been sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good, for goodness’ sake.”(lyrics to "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," copyright expired) That sounds a little scary, doesn’t it? You’d better watch out! Christmas is coming, and it sounds like someone is watching you. For generations, parents have cautioned children with http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/naughty-or-nice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7rOyyQ3bP4OWahkRpxI59_czxUU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7rOyyQ3bP4OWahkRpxI59_czxUU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7rOyyQ3bP4OWahkRpxI59_czxUU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7rOyyQ3bP4OWahkRpxI59_czxUU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-3106762651629792584Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +00002011-12-17T08:18:26.799-06:00creativityeasterparentingJesushumorlegalismadventholidaysattitudeMeat-Eaters' Manger: Mockery or Merriment? Have you seen the pork nativity scene? Christmas carnivores may find this fabulously fun. Others may sizzle with righteous indignation. This bacon-lover’s delight first appeared last November. (If you know who first made this complex carnivorous concoction, please say so in a comment, so I can print proper credit here.) The scene, set on a bed of http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/meat-eaters-manger-mockery-or-merriment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxdBlIjOT-4QWG73nS9Pwaj9HjE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxdBlIjOT-4QWG73nS9Pwaj9HjE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxdBlIjOT-4QWG73nS9Pwaj9HjE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxdBlIjOT-4QWG73nS9Pwaj9HjE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-7689980931584404215Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:43:00 +00002011-12-15T10:54:40.977-06:00revelationprophecyBibleidolatrymiraclesJesusoccultadventGod's willattitudeLooking at a Light that Led “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,during the time of King Herod,Magi from the east came to Jerusalemand asked,‘Where is the Onewho has been born king of the Jews?We saw His star when it roseand have come to worship Him.’”(Matthew 28:1-2, NIV) Have you ever followed a star, as the three Magi (or Wise Men) from the Orient did, when they journeyed to Bethlehem http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/looking-at-light-that-led.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9JjTV86W9TGMTFVYJipiUPLYqw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9JjTV86W9TGMTFVYJipiUPLYqw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9JjTV86W9TGMTFVYJipiUPLYqw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o9JjTV86W9TGMTFVYJipiUPLYqw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-5547023093701205722Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:19:00 +00002011-12-13T08:19:12.924-06:00dreamshealingdeliveranceJesusfriendsfamilyGod's willholidaysattitudefreedomKickin' It with the King of Kings “What’s in a name?” William Shakespeare asked (Romeo and Juliet, II, ii, 1-2). Names count for plenty! I love Jesus, and I love all of the names by which He has been called. In the Bible, the Savior has been tagged with several terrific terms. Here are 15 of my favorite names of Christ: Bread of Life (John 6:35, 48) Bridegroom (Matthew 9:15) Bright and http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/kickin-it-with-king-of-kings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sdLuZLM8o6bH6aKk8w65JIijzjg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sdLuZLM8o6bH6aKk8w65JIijzjg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sdLuZLM8o6bH6aKk8w65JIijzjg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sdLuZLM8o6bH6aKk8w65JIijzjg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-3011142622057566892Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:48:00 +00002011-12-12T16:59:57.061-06:00givingchurchblessingangelsJesusmusicgospeladventholidaysattitudeJust Joyful What’s the most effective way to deck the halls for Christmas? Try joy! "Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles,” said an unknown speaker. I’d like to agree. Here are three reminders I've seen recently, pointing me to the joy of Jesus at Christmastime. (You might say I have a few angel-finger-sized pokes in my side. Did you overhear the whispers that said, "http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/just-joyful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)2 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nC9lceHoKGWHR0OhLPN6sUdXh6U/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nC9lceHoKGWHR0OhLPN6sUdXh6U/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nC9lceHoKGWHR0OhLPN6sUdXh6U/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nC9lceHoKGWHR0OhLPN6sUdXh6U/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-3728104131775621638Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:22:00 +00002011-12-12T07:59:03.191-06:00prophecyisraelmiraclesJesusgospelGod's willpromiseholidaysGod's characterbeginningsIncarnate and In-Person Jesus, the perfect Son of the Almighty God, was clothed in flesh and born into our world. To God be the glory for sending holiness to humanity. Jesus became God Incarnate. What’s that? Bible scholars wax eloquent about the incarnation of Christ. What does that mean? It’s really quite simple, although it’s a miraculous mystery as well. Let’s unpack the incarnation. Do you http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/incarnate-and-in-person.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BhAzY_U21MVACXdsh5xdTqxl-6s/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BhAzY_U21MVACXdsh5xdTqxl-6s/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BhAzY_U21MVACXdsh5xdTqxl-6s/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BhAzY_U21MVACXdsh5xdTqxl-6s/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2072384452005532643Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:00 +00002011-12-11T14:53:56.580-06:00parentingJesusgospelfamilyadventlegacyholidayswelcomefreedomIs Ho-ho-ho a No-no-no? I have just come from a fancy "Brunch with Santa" party. This boisterous holiday event, which included a bountiful buffet, clearly was considerably more fun for those who brought children along, as we did, than for those who did not. Santa Claus sat on an upholstered divan, clad in red velvet and positioned strategically in front of an enormous Christmas tree.  After http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/is-ho-ho-ho-no-no-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BRW6cCVzJfMa2AgWRvsXBwnIcA8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BRW6cCVzJfMa2AgWRvsXBwnIcA8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BRW6cCVzJfMa2AgWRvsXBwnIcA8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/BRW6cCVzJfMa2AgWRvsXBwnIcA8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-6422704581968549776Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +00002011-12-11T09:10:31.946-06:00givingdeliverancerepentanceJesusgracegrieffamilydoubtadventconflict<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/grateful-for-gift-of-guilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sg5qAJdoMpzrXnd7r3DE07dYsCg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sg5qAJdoMpzrXnd7r3DE07dYsCg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sg5qAJdoMpzrXnd7r3DE07dYsCg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sg5qAJdoMpzrXnd7r3DE07dYsCg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2539725133395737634Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:16:00 +00002011-12-10T10:22:44.311-06:00heartidolatrypeacemoneyJesusfriendsfamilyadventholidaysattitudeFrenetically Frazzled I love Christmas. And I have to admit that I grin a little, every time I see one of those emails or social networking posts that take a somewhat mock-militant stance against the increasingly generic and politically correct holiday greetings folks seem to bandy about these days. Happy-Merry-Hanu-Kwan-Mas! Seriously? It’s Jesus’ birthday, for Christmas’ sake! It’s also http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/frenetically-frazzled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MTRPQ00ZfoeeNl6BgglsX0cNgN0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MTRPQ00ZfoeeNl6BgglsX0cNgN0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MTRPQ00ZfoeeNl6BgglsX0cNgN0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MTRPQ00ZfoeeNl6BgglsX0cNgN0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-6259534468345318733Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:14:00 +00002011-12-07T19:20:34.232-06:00secretsJesusgracegospelfriendsfamilyadventcommitmentrebellionattitudeEveryday Exceptions and Eternity’s Expectations Excuse me. Can you tell? Is there something in my eye? No, it’s not a speck of sawdust. It’s much bigger than that. It’s probably a plank, or at least a big boo-boo. At the very least, it’s one more opportunity for me to learn firsthand about God’s unique flavor of grace. "Why do you lookat the speck of sawdust in your brother's eyeand pay no http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/everyday-exceptions-and-eternitys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XGUUmU7gY9fpNCHeEPsgvR5mx-c/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XGUUmU7gY9fpNCHeEPsgvR5mx-c/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XGUUmU7gY9fpNCHeEPsgvR5mx-c/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/XGUUmU7gY9fpNCHeEPsgvR5mx-c/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-2162362383972808541Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:54:00 +00002011-12-05T09:54:23.431-06:00womendreamssecretsJesusfamilydoubtGod's willquestionsGod's characterattitudeDevotion, a Dream and a Donkey Have you ever ridden a donkey? Maybe you’ve taken a spin on a bouncing burro, an amble on an ass or a stroll on a saddled-up donkey at a county fair or a farm visit. How did it feel? OK, here’s a tougher question. Did you ever take a trail ride on a donkey? I have, and it’s a very different experience than riding a horse. Donkeys tend to trudge along, and it can be http://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/devotion-dream-and-donkey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5tXfCWFer0uJs3ypEPM66NFjAJQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5tXfCWFer0uJs3ypEPM66NFjAJQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5tXfCWFer0uJs3ypEPM66NFjAJQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/5tXfCWFer0uJs3ypEPM66NFjAJQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801380105167127332.post-7007786092812791434Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +00002011-12-04T07:56:04.891-06:00heavensecretsangelsparentingprotectionJesushumorloveGod's characterattitudeCairo’s Camels and Classic Comedy God is funny. C’mon, you know it’s true. I love God for so many reasons. He is holy, loving, mighty, all-wise and beyond compare. He’s also positively hilarious. I am convinced that the Lord God has the greatest sense of humor of all. Seriously, have you taken a look around at some of the amusing situations His children get into? Can’t you just see the Heavenlyhttp://heartofareadywriter.blogspot.com/2011/12/cairos-camels-and-classic-comedy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda - Nickers and Ink)1 <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ERfuoVugJ3YQXWWGL-DvWJR9cA0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ERfuoVugJ3YQXWWGL-DvWJR9cA0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ERfuoVugJ3YQXWWGL-DvWJR9cA0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ERfuoVugJ3YQXWWGL-DvWJR9cA0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p>