Finger Flags

My new inspiration is finger flags.  This personal flag could have many names: finger flag, dance scarf, worship flag, prayer flag, etc.  The main point is that this flag was created as form of worship to our Lord.  When you wave a flag in the air its a form of expression, whether its victory, surrender or conquer, it is a form of expression.

In this world there is good and evil and heaven and hell.  There is God and Satan.  Everything God created Satan has a counterfeit.  God created us to worship him and him alone.  The problem came when Satan wanted to be God and wanted to be worshipped.  Because there is only one God, Satan could not have the divine role of ruler of all of creation and the heavens.  So Satan was expelled to the earth to rule it and lead others astray and to follow him instead of God.

Now because Satan is the ruler of the atmosphere we are at war with him to live justly and righteously free from sin.  But of course Satan doesn't like this so the battle is on as to who will gain the people's souls of this world.

This is why we are at war with him and must fight to stay free from him and free from sin and death.  As soliders of the cross we must raise our weapons of warfare and fight the enemy.  We raise our swords- the word of God, we raise our shields of faith and raise our flags of war against our enemy.

In the bible the words banners, flags, and standards are used interchangeably.
STANDARD: Hebrew word: Degal #1714 daw-gal' to flaunt, a flag, banner, standard.  Be conspicuous, chiefest.

BANNER: #5251 Nace: a flag, a signal, sign, standard. From #524 to gleam from afar. to be conspicuous as a signal to raise up a banner.

Heb./Greek dictionary:  A banner used at the top of a pole to mark a rallying point in battle or to serve as an emblem.

*Num. 2:2  The Isrealites each camped with a standard under a banner.
*As we raise our standards and banners we are...awesome as an army with banners.  SS.6:4
*Proclaim and lift up a standard proclaim and do not conceal it.  Jer.50:2
*We do not wrestle with flesh and blood but against principalities and rulers of darkness.  Eph. 6:12 *And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:  Ex. 17:15

           Jehovahnissi- Jehovah/God is our banner, or God is our flag!

As you see I have many colors available because God loves colors and each color has different meanings and are mentioned as such when the temples were built and when God expressed how the priests were to be dressed too.

Here are some of the meanings of various colors.
COLORS AND THEIR MEANINGS:

RED: love, war, passion, blood, fire
WINE: mercy, blessing
PINK: hope, love, passion, glory
FUSHIA (hot pink): joy, love, compassion, boldness

YELLOW: joy, celebration, healing
ORANGE: praise, harvest, fire, passion

Light BLUE: peace, heaven, heavenlies
Medium BLUE: life, healing, water, faith, trust,loyality
Dark BLUE: truth, grace
TURQUOISE: healing, river, life

GREEN: prosperity, growth, life

PURPLE: royality, strength, power, victory
LAVENDER: grace

WHITE: purity, perfection, righteousness,hope, peace
IVORY: beauty, angel wings

SILVER/gray: redemption, wisdom
GOLD: glory, mercy

I hope this clarifies things for those of you who do not understand the use of flags in the church or in our prayer time at home.

Be at peace and go with God!

New Background!

I just changed my background on my blog.  How do you like it.  I think its very classic!  Still don't know how to do the three columns yet.  Still working on that idea.  This background change was easy.   Just click on the location in my top corner and pick out one for yourself and it explains the all how to do this on that website.

Source:
thecutestblogontheblock.com/

Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. Five shops will be picked randomly from the "Raffle King." Next posting of Top 5 will be next Tuesday! If not enough responses then I will randomly pick them. All comments and shops are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.

Siamese Cat Needlefelt Wool Sculpture
by RoseThistleArtworks.etsy.com

Gorgeous Necks Turquoise and Black Necklace
by QualityStitchez.etsy.com

Jumper Sundress - Pink and Brown Prints
by JoyfullySewnDesigns.etsy.com

HEARTS AFLUTTER, beaded quilted wallhanging
by quiltingcafe.etsy.com

Mini Flannie Bunny Walnut by Gear 4 Guys
by Gear4Guys.etsy.com

Nelda's is having a $1000 giveaway!

Nelda's Vintage Clothing is Giving Away a

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to one

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$50 Shopping Spree!

Three Fabulous Prizes!!! Including a giveaway $ 50 dollar giveaway and
 for YOUR ETSY shop over at Everyday Bliss !

First Prize: $50.00 ETSY shop gift certificate for use in Everyday Bliss following ETSY shops.


Second Prize: 25.00 Starbucks gift card.

Third Prize: Everyday Bliss Grab Bag.
 
CHECK OUT THE DETAILS HERE:
 
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Extra-virgin olive oil

Extra-virgin olive oil has the highest concentration of Vitamin E and antioxidants.

Featured on Crafty Dream!

Hey fans, I got featured on Crafty Dreams blog! What an exciting surprise today. I was chosen to featured with other talented artists.  Check out Crafty Dreams.blogspot.com

WW Brownies 1 pt.

Ingredients

1 box duncan hines brownie mix

1 15.5 oz can of black beans

Instructions


Puree beans in blender or processor then add them to dry mix and blend well. Pour batter into pan and bake for 26-28 minutes on 350 degrees...don't add anything but the beans to the dry mix. Cut into 24 pieces for one point each.  

If you make them in mini muffin tins and make 48 they will be 1/2 pt. each.  These are good and my grandkids even like them.  Also any brownie mix will work.  This works best if you rinse the beans in the can and fill the can up with water before you grind them up.

Source: Weight watchers.com

Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. Five shops will be picked randomly from the "Raffle King." Next posting of Top 5 will be next Tuesday! All comments are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.

1. Monogrammed Diaper Cover By Baby and Toto Too
Shop: babyandtototoo.etsy.com

2. Snow White Sock Flair by Beautiful Stranger
Shop: BeautifulStranger.etsy.com

3. Trees gourd vase by Bean Tree Designs
Shop: BeantreeDesigns.etsy.com

4. GOLF Painted Tie by Julie's Silk N Style Shop
Shop: Julieriis.etsy.com

5. Star of David Wall Hanging by Sieber Designs
Shop: Sieberdesigns.etsy.com

Regrouping and Refocusing

I have decided to regroup and refocus my shop. I'm going to get back to the purpose of my business. I want my business to be more of a blessing than just a business. I want to inspire people and make them feel good about themselves.

I'm not going to hide the fact that I'm a Christian nor flood my shop with all Christian items either. I want to celebrate who I am and who you are too. I want my products to be a blessing to you and to those who you give them too.

I don't want to compromise who I am to get a sell either. I can have principles and values that others will appreciate because my godly principles are good old fashion, honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, helpfulness, understanding and compassion.

Who also has been an inspiration to me is my son. He has been doing the same thing with his life. He has decided to refocus his whole life and start a business too. Right now he has begun to blog to share his thoughts and desires. My son's blog: mightymetcalf Take a look if you dare.

I hope I've made sense and not rambled on. There will be some new items in my shop soon. Just keep checking and you will see my new inspirations.

You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God, Jehovah, has commanded you, that you may live, and that it be well with you. De. 5:33

I'm featured on a blog today!

I'm so excited that I'm featured on a blog today! Whooo Hoo! Please stop by and vote for me. I have the black apron!
Linorstorecom.blogspot.com

Carb Tip

No carbs after 9 p.m. Eat no bread, cereal, or pasta until morning. Extra carbs eaten at night often convert to fat.

Irish Stew - WW 7pts.

Yield: 6 Servings
Main Ingredient: Lamb or Beef





Ingredients
1 tb Vegetable oil
15 oz Small onions, peeled
1 lb 6 oz lean boneless lamb, cut
1 c Irish ale or beer
1 md Onion, chopped
1 ts Salt
3 c Low sodium chicken broth
2 tb Cornstarch
1/2 ts Dried thyme, crumbled
Chopped parsley
1 Bay leaf 6 1 oz sliced Italian bread
6 5 oz whole new red potatoes (optional)

Instructions
1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat 1/2 of the oil. Add 1/2 of the lamb or beef and cook until well browned on one side, 5-7 min. Stir and cook 1 minute longer; remove meat and set aside. Add the remaining oil the lamb (or beef) and the chopped onion to the pan and cook until browned, about 8-10 min. Return the first batch of meat to the pan.

2. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add thyme and bay leaf; lower heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.

3. Add potatoes, onions, ale and salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 30-40 minutes.

4. To thicken stew, add cornstarch to 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Add to simmering stew; stir gently until thickened. Garnish with parsley; serve with bread. Serving (with 1 slice of bread) provides: 1/2 Fat, 1 Vegetable, 3 proteins, 2 breads, 37 calories (if served without bread, subtract 1 bread).

Per serving: With bread: 409 calories, 29 g protein, 9 grams fat, 644 mg sodium.

Without bread: 332 calories, 27 gr protein,8 gm fat, 478 mg sodium. This is great and very filling! Good for a cold winter night!

Source: Weight Watchers Magazine,

Who Is St. Patrick?

Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461.

Patrick was born around 385 in Scotland, probably Kilpatrick. His parents were Calpurnius and Conchessa, who were Romans living in Britian in charge of the colonies.

As a boy of fourteen or so, he was captured during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and pagans.

During his captivity, he turned to God in prayer. He wrote

"The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same." "I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain."

Patrick's captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who took him back to Britian, where he reunited with his family.

He had another dream in which the people of Ireland were calling out to him "We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more."

He studied for the priesthood and later was ordained a bishop, and was sent to take the Gospel to Ireland.

Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461.

He died at Saul, where he had built the first church.
Catholic.org

Why a shamrock?
Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity, and has been associated with him and the Irish since that time.


Why green?
Originally the colour associated with Saint Patrick was blue. However, over the years the colour green and its association with Saint Patrick's day grew probably due to the green clover, shamrock, a three-leaved plant.

One final note: I'm Irish too! My paternal grandparents were both Irish, the Thorton's and Hart's!

Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. You may also include your blog address if you have one. The next 5 items and shops will be picked randomly from the "Raffle King." Next posting of Top 5 will be next Tuesday! All comments are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.


Winner # 1 Pink Tutu with Hair Bow by Mommy's Girl Bowtique
Sho: MommysGirlBowtique.etsy.com


Winner # 2 Turquoise Sunrise Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings by CK Silver
Shop: cksilver.etsy.com


Winner # 3 Sweet Strawberry Body Butter by Geniveve's Garden
Shop: genivevesgarden.etsy.com



Winner # 4 Truth Bracelet by Potato Face
Shop: PotatoFace.etsy.com


Winner #5 Rocket Bib And Onesie Set by Laurora
Shop: Laurora.etsy.com

Halter Aprons On Sale!

I have just decided to make my halter aprons, some as low as $25! They were $36. Get them while they are still on sale!












HeartandSowDesigns.etsy.com

Ice Water Tip!

Drink 8 glasses of ice water every day. Cold water speeds up your metabolism while keeping you hydrated. New weight loss tips!

Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. You may also include your blog address if you have one. The next 5 items and shops will be picked randomly from the "Raffle King." Next posting of Top 5 will be next Tuesday! All comments are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.


Winner # 1 Summer Breeze by Teehee Productions
shop: teeheeproductions.etsy.com


Winner #2 Jewish Travelers Prayer Keychain by Linor Store
Shop: Linorshop.com


Winner #3 Magnet Board Damask Fabric by Moore Magnets
shop: MooreMagnets' shop


Winner # 4 Gemstone & Sterling Silver Necklace
Shop: SweetBirdy.etsy.com


Winner# 5 Bling Pop sleeveless ruffle dress by Like Wear
Shop: likewear.com

Should Christians Celebrate Passover?

Whether or not a Christian celebrates Passover would be a matter of conscience for the individual Christian. Like all the Old Testament Jewish Feasts, the Passover Feast was a foreshadowing of Christ’s atoning work on the cross. Colossians 2:16-17 tells us that we should “let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or Sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ” (NKJV). Christians are no longer bound to observe the Passover feast the way the Old Testament Jews were, but they should not look down upon another believer who does or does not observe the Passover or other special Jewish days and feasts (Romans 14:5).

While it is not required for Christians to celebrate the Passover, it is beneficial to study it and could be beneficial to celebrate it if it leads to a greater understanding and appreciation for Christ’s death and resurrection. The Passover is a wonderful picture of Christ’s atonement for His people and His deliverance of us from the bondage of sin. That is something we should celebrate every day of our lives.

Adapted from gotquestions.org

Passover Events

Fellow esty members are hosting a Passover Freedom Event. Check out Etsy Chai blog for more details.

The EtsyChai Team is hosting a Passover Freedom Event. You can shop with the EtsyChai team for Passover items in plenty of time to receive them before the holiday begins with the first Seder on March 29.

Participating shops will be listed on the blog this week and you can search on Etsy with the keywords: "pesach" or "etsychai". Please remember to use the word "Passover" in Notes to Seller when you check out!


What is Passover?

Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan, the first month of the Hebrew calendar's. the Bible tells that God inflicted ten plagues upon the Egyptians before Pharaoh would release his Hebrew slaves, with the tenth plague being the killing of firstborn sons. The Hebrews were instructed to mark the doorposts of their homes with the blood of a spring lamb and, upon seeing this, the spirit of the Lord passed over these homes, hence the term "passover".

When Pharaoh freed the Hebrews, it is said that they left in such a hurry that they could not wait for bread to rise. In commemoration, for the duration of Passover, no leavened bread is eaten, for which reason it is called "The Festival of the Unleavened Bread". Matzot is the primary symbol of Passover holiday. This bread that is flat and unrisen is called Matzot.

After 410 years of slavery in Egypt, Moses told Pharaoh that he must "Let My People Go." Each time Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites, God brought another plague upon the Egyptians. The tenth and final plague was the death of firstborn children.

In executing this plague, God passed through the land of Egypt, But "passed over" Jewish homes. Thus, The holiday is called Passover. The Israelites were then released from bondage. But the Israelites only truly became free when, 50 days after the Exodus, They accepted the Torah from God at Mount Sinai. Thus, The Jewish nation was born. Every Passover, We are commanded to tell the Passover story.

Adapted from Holy-Mall.com

Crunchy Onion Rings (1 Pt.)

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Flour all purpose
1/4 teaspoon Salt
pinch Pepper to taste
1/3 cup Bread crumbs
1/4 cup Egg substitute fat free
2 Onions sweet


Preparation

1. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Slice the onions crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Seperate into doouble rings.
3. On a shallow dish combine the flour, salt and pepper. Place the bread crumbs in another dish. Place the egg substitute in another shallow dish.
4. Coat each double onion ring on both sides with the flour mixture shaking off any excess. Dip the ring into the egg substitute and then coat it lightly with the bread crumbs. Arrange the rings on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with nonstick spray.
5.Bake on the top rack until browned, about 10 minutes. Trun the rings carefully and bake until browned about another 5 minutes. Serve at once.

Bigoven.com

If you have trouble with the egg whites sticking, try to beat them first with a mixer until foamy. This usually helps.

Tax Time Delays Shops Featured

Due to it being tax time and I am in the mist of working on my taxes. So the weekly Top 5 Shops will be delayed. I'm sorry to do this but my husband has been bugging me to get my business taxes in order for our filing. He so hates to wait to the last minute. So with this notice I hope you understand, as everyone needs to do those dreaded taxes too.



A little tax humor!

TAX POEM

Tax his land, tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.
Tax his tractor, tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.
Tax his cow, tax his goat,
Tax his pants, tax his coat.
Tax his ties, tax his shirts,
Tax his work, tax his dirt.
Tax his chew, tax his smoke,
Teach him taxes are no joke.
Tax his car, tax his ass
Tax the roads he must pass.
Tax his tobacco, tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his booze, tax his beers,
If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his bills, tax his gas,
Tax his notes, tax his cash.
Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.
If he hollers, tax him more,
Tax him until he's good and sore.
Tax his coffin, tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.
Put these words upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me to my doom!"
And when he's gone, we won't relax,
We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!

Author Unknown

Cat & Mouse Treasury!

I just got featured in a treasury! Whoo Hoo! My cat headband was chosen to be featured in this lovely treasury.

Look Who Got Glasses

My daughter and granddaughter just got some really cute glasses. I know children don't want to look like their parents but this new look makes my daughter look even more like me. She picked them out without me even there. Go figure.