Awards Again...

It’s award time and my thanks for the encouragement goes out to those who nominated me for the following awards.

ThanksHolly Michael’s Writing Straight For the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. As her Blog states, Holly writes, and  writes well.  There is inspiration and truth in her writing as well as compassion and caring.  Take the time to go there and find out.

Thank  you Holly for this award and the privilege to share the joy of writing, especially writing about our Lord.

First I’ll list the rules, and then I’ll follow through with what I was asked to do…

1) All recipients need to thank the giver 2) Post 7 things about yourself 3) Pass the award on to 7 other bloggers of their choice and let them know that they have been nominated. 4) Include the logo of the award in a post or on your blog

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Seven things about myself:

1. I write.
2. I teach.
3. I garden.
4. I read.
5. I knit.
6. I paint.
7. I craft.

It is my pleasure to nominate the following blogs:

1. SR at Water My Flowers Lord is such a joy to visit.  She inspires and encourages. You can  visit her here: http://watermyflowerslord.wordpress.com/
2. Faith at Faithrises is such an inspiration.  She has scripture  and photos to get your day going.  A sure blessing when you visit her here: http://faithrises.com/about/
3. Wendy at greenlightlady  will fill your day with light, a green light of life.  Check out the photos and words on life all around us.
4. AmberLea of Alaska’s Blog is in her words: Life was meant for caring and sharing and that is what she does.  She draws from her place, Alaska and the life there as well as from her experiences.
5. Adele Konyndyk at  http://adelekonyndyk.wordpress.com/about/  is a freelance writer who writes about the connection between faith, art, culture and justice.
6. Darla at ponderings of a princess…  Tells it like it is.  Deep insights drawn from life  experiences and a heart for God are what you will find here.
7. The Lamehousewife Blog will take you on a journey  with a single mother with four boys. There is much about a faith that was built through difficult circumstances but shows victory.

Take the time to visit these blogs by sisters in the Lord who blog and be blessed.

 The second award is the thought provoking award.

I would like to thank Wendy from greenlightlady for the thought provoking blog.  Her blog is truly thought provoking and enjoyable.  For a special thrill check out how she wove pictures and a story from the Word of God together.  It is truly inspirational and thought provoking.  A House is Not a Home Without a Cat  at <http://greenlightlady.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/a-house-is-not-a-home-without-a-cat/>  It is an honor to receive this nomination.

Here are the award rules (slightly paraphrased):

1. Post the award on your blog  -done

2. Thank the one who nominated you and link back to their blog. – done

3. Nominate 7-12 other bloggers you admire and enjoy!

4. Share 7 things about yourself.

5. Inform each person that you have nominated them.

I nominate the following bloggers for this award:

1. Biltrix  Here you will find many thought provoking blogs.  Some hopefully will inspire you to action.
2.  Holly Michael’s Writing Straight will have you thinking.  Check out this blog at her site.Einstein and Christianity.
3. SR at Water My Flowers Lord http://watermyflowerslord.wordpress.com/ will jump start your brain with blogs  like this one. When God Told Me, “Evil Sits At Your Dinner Table”
4. Practical Bible Teaching is sure to provoke you to thinking with this entry in his blog:  The Illusion of Reality.
5. Through HimWithHimInHim at http://throughhimwithhiminhim.wordpress.com/  will also have you thinking.  Check out this entry on the blog: Bus Stop Living?…
6. Adoptingjames at  http://adoptingjames.wordpress.com/ will prove thought provoking when you read this entry: Christianity  is Like Buying a Zoo
7. AmberLea of Alaska’s Blog has thought provoking words  to say about  Overcoming Fear at http://amberleaofalaska.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/overcoming-fear/

Have a blessed time thinking…

And one more thanks to Biltrix: 

Thank you Biltrix you are so sweet to think of me!!!!
Check out their site for a sweet variety of posts.

Rules for this award include:

• Thank the super sweet blogger who made the nomination.
• Nominate a baker’s dozen of other bloggers (below…)
• And answer five questions:

1. Cookie or cake?  Cookie – snickerdoodle
2. Chocolate or Vanilla? Ice cream? Vanilla, candy? Chocolate.
3. What is your favourite sweet treat? Crème Brule
4. When do you crave sweet things the most? Late at night
5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?  Sweet tea?

And for the sweetness award, I nominate the following:  Thank you Biltrix for the suggestions.

• 8 Kids and a Business Balancing a large family with a small business
• Green Light Lady As a still lake reflects creation,so may our hearts reflect the Creator’s glory
• Linneann Everyday life in a special needs family
• Inspire My Life Walk with love and never walk alone
• Comments from Cathy Life, family, friends and faith
• ForagingSquirrel Soul nuts, health nuts, mixed nuts
• The Armchair Apologist Check this one out…
• SR at Water My Flowers Lord is such a joy to visit.  She inspires and encourages. You can visit her here: http://watermyflowerslord.wordpress.com/
• Darla at ponderings of a princess…  Tells it like it is.
• Holly Michael’s Writing Straight writes about life and  relationships.
• Citizen Tom Conservative commentary from outside the Beltway
• Walter Bright Where are you… Where are you going?
• Perpetual Learner Musings of a Priest in Glouster, MA

Have a sweet day.