I got this info at http://www.gotquestions.org/self-love.html
Question: "What is the difference between mercy and grace?"
Answer: Mercy and grace are often confused. While the terms have similar meanings, grace and mercy are not the same. To summarize the difference: mercy is God not punishing us as our sins deserve, and grace is God blessing us despite the fact that we do not deserve it. Mercy is deliverance from judgment. Grace is extending kindness to the unworthy.
According to the Bible, we have all sinned (Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:8). As a result of that sin, we all deserve death (Romans 6:23) and eternal judgment in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:12-15). With that in mind, every day we live is an act of God's mercy. If God gave us all what we deserve, we would all be, right now, condemned for eternity. In Psalm 51:1-2, David cries out, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin." A plea to God for mercy is asking Him to withhold the judgment we deserve and instead grant to us the forgiveness we in no way have earned.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ok, so I wanted to tell everybody....
Ok, so I wanted to tell everybody that I will not be posting very many things from this point out. I might post some pics here and there and maybe an update about Thailand. (If you want to know a lot about are moving to Thailand go to my sisters blog at http://livingforjesus-sarah.blogspot.com/) But because we are not planning to do a lot of things this summer I won’t really have anything to post. I will probably start posting regally again when we move to Thailand. (sometime around Christmas) Thanks, Bye.
~Kaitlyn
~Kaitlyn
Ok, so I wanted to tell everybody that I will not be posting very many things from this point out. I might post some pics here and there and maybe an update about Thailand. (If you want to know a lot about are moving to Thailand go to my sisters blog at http://livingforjesus-sarah.blogspot.com/) But because we are not planning to do a lot of things this summer I won’t really have anything to post. I will probably start posting regally again when we move to Thailand. (sometime around Christmas) Thanks, Bye.
~Kaitlyn
~Kaitlyn
Monday, July 9, 2012
New Word
I got this info at http://www.gotquestions.org/self-love.html
Question: "What does it mean to grow in grace?"
Answer: We grow in grace by reading God’s Word and letting it “dwell in us richly” (Colossians 3:16) and by praying. Those actions by themselves don't mature us, but God uses these spiritual disciplines to help us grow. Therefore, maturing in our Christian life is not about what we do, but about what God does in us, by His grace. Understanding and applying God's grace in our lives is important. We are not to impair it by being proud, because God says that He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Grace is that attribute of God that enables us to break free of our sinful nature and follow Him. It gives us strength and protects us. Without God's grace, His favor, we would be hopelessly lost in this world. The more grace we have and ask God for, the more mature as Christians we will be.
To grow in grace does not mean gaining more grace from God. God’s grace never increases; it is infinite, it cannot be more, and according to the nature of God, it could never be less. He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him should be saved (John 3:16). How much more grace could there possibly be than that? But to grow in grace is to grow in our understanding of what Jesus did and to grow in our appreciation of the grace we have been given. The more we learn about Jesus, the more we will appreciate all He has done, and the more we appreciate His love and sacrifice for us, the more we will perceive the never-ending grace of God.
Question: "What does it mean to grow in grace?"
Answer: We grow in grace by reading God’s Word and letting it “dwell in us richly” (Colossians 3:16) and by praying. Those actions by themselves don't mature us, but God uses these spiritual disciplines to help us grow. Therefore, maturing in our Christian life is not about what we do, but about what God does in us, by His grace. Understanding and applying God's grace in our lives is important. We are not to impair it by being proud, because God says that He resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Grace is that attribute of God that enables us to break free of our sinful nature and follow Him. It gives us strength and protects us. Without God's grace, His favor, we would be hopelessly lost in this world. The more grace we have and ask God for, the more mature as Christians we will be.
To grow in grace does not mean gaining more grace from God. God’s grace never increases; it is infinite, it cannot be more, and according to the nature of God, it could never be less. He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him should be saved (John 3:16). How much more grace could there possibly be than that? But to grow in grace is to grow in our understanding of what Jesus did and to grow in our appreciation of the grace we have been given. The more we learn about Jesus, the more we will appreciate all He has done, and the more we appreciate His love and sacrifice for us, the more we will perceive the never-ending grace of God.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
FC (Fun Crafts)
I got this info at http://www.craftynest.com/2010/07/camp-craft-duct-tape-wallets/
Supplies and tools
1. Tear off four pieces of tape that are at least 9 inches long. (Don’t use scissors. Don’t use your knife. Rip it!) Place them sticky-side-up on your cutting surface. Stick them to each other (front-to-back), overlapping about 1/2 inch.
2. Tear off four more pieces the same length. Starting about 1/2 inch from the top, adhere one piece at a time (back-to-back). The last piece should overlap about 1/2 inch. (The reason you start 1/2-inch down is to stagger the thicker parts of the duct tape “fabric” you’re making. If you don’t, some parts of the fabric will be four layers thick, which is difficult to fold.)
3. Fold over the top and bottom edges. Your fabric should now be about 6 inches tall.
4. Using your ruler and knife, cut a clean edge on the left side. Always use your ruler when cutting with your knife.
5. Then measure 8-1/2 inches and trim the other edge. Set aside.
Credit card pockets:
6. Tear off two pieces of tape about 5 inches long. Overlap them the same as step 1.
7. Tear off two more 5-inch pieces and adhere the same as step 2.
8. Fold over the top and bottom edges the same as step 3. This large pocket should be about 3 inches tall.
9. Using your ruler and knife, cut a clean edge on the left side.
10. Then measure 4 inches and trim the other edge. Set aside.
11. Tear off two pieces that are about 9 inches long. Stick them directly back-to-back.
12. Cut this double-sided piece into two 4-inch long pieces. These are your smaller pockets.
13. Tear off a 5-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle. (Yes, I said rip it. Fast. You can do it. Don’t worry if it’s not exactly down the middle.)
14. Use two of the ripped pieces to make a top border on each of the small pockets. Tape the top edge, then fold over. Trim the excess.
15. Tear off a 4-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle.
16. Stack the pockets on top of each other. Stagger the height of the two smaller ones evenly.
17. Place a credit card on top of the stacked pockets to make sure you leave enough space for your cards. Using one of your ripped pieces, tape the left side of your pockets right up to the edge of the credit card. Fold it over to the back side and trim the excess with your ruler and knife. Do not tape the right side yet.
ID window:
18. Use another ripped piece to tape the right edge of your window. Fold it over and trim the excess. Do not tape any other edge yet. Set aside.
Final assembly:
19. Fold your main fabric in half lengthwise. Make sure the height of your pockets, window, and wallet are all the same height (3 inches). If not, trim them as necessary.
20. Unfold the main fabric. Place the window and pockets in opposite upper corners of your main fabric. Rip a 9-inch piece of tape lengthwise. Option 1: Use one piece to tape the top edge all the way across. Or option 2: Using your knife and ruler, cut one of the pieces in half endwise. Tape the window down, lining up the cut edge with the right side of the window. Then tape the pockets down, lining up the cut edge with the left side of the pockets. Trim off the excess.
21. Tear off another 4-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle.
22. Refold your main fabric. Place a credit card on top of the pockets. Using one of the ripped pieces, tape the right side of your wallet right up against the edge of your credit card. Fold it over the entire wallet. Trim the excess with your knife.
23. Tape the left edge (window side) of your wallet the same way. Trim the excess.
24. Following either option 1 or 2 in step 20, tape the bottom edge the same way. This piece will show on the outside of your wallet, so follow option 1 if you want a contrasting border. (You can cut out a notch on the inside, if you prefer.)
25. Fold your wallet in half endwise, then press it flat.
26. Add decoration with duct tape as desired. You’re done!
Supplies and tools
- duct tape (Duck brand is available at The Home Depot, Michaels, and many other stores. TapeBrothers.com carries the widest selection of duct tape I have seen, including Platypus Designer Duct Tape.)
- craft knife (X-Acto or other utility knife. We used these mini cutters)
- self-healing cutting mat or other cutting surface (we used sheets of Plexiglass from my salvaged window project)
- credit card/driver’s license
- 3- by 4-inch piece of clear plastic for ID window (I cut up a roll of clear plastic I had on hand)
- 12-inch ruler with metal edge
1. Tear off four pieces of tape that are at least 9 inches long. (Don’t use scissors. Don’t use your knife. Rip it!) Place them sticky-side-up on your cutting surface. Stick them to each other (front-to-back), overlapping about 1/2 inch.
2. Tear off four more pieces the same length. Starting about 1/2 inch from the top, adhere one piece at a time (back-to-back). The last piece should overlap about 1/2 inch. (The reason you start 1/2-inch down is to stagger the thicker parts of the duct tape “fabric” you’re making. If you don’t, some parts of the fabric will be four layers thick, which is difficult to fold.)
3. Fold over the top and bottom edges. Your fabric should now be about 6 inches tall.
4. Using your ruler and knife, cut a clean edge on the left side. Always use your ruler when cutting with your knife.
5. Then measure 8-1/2 inches and trim the other edge. Set aside.
Credit card pockets:
6. Tear off two pieces of tape about 5 inches long. Overlap them the same as step 1.
7. Tear off two more 5-inch pieces and adhere the same as step 2.
8. Fold over the top and bottom edges the same as step 3. This large pocket should be about 3 inches tall.
9. Using your ruler and knife, cut a clean edge on the left side.
10. Then measure 4 inches and trim the other edge. Set aside.
11. Tear off two pieces that are about 9 inches long. Stick them directly back-to-back.
12. Cut this double-sided piece into two 4-inch long pieces. These are your smaller pockets.
13. Tear off a 5-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle. (Yes, I said rip it. Fast. You can do it. Don’t worry if it’s not exactly down the middle.)
14. Use two of the ripped pieces to make a top border on each of the small pockets. Tape the top edge, then fold over. Trim the excess.
15. Tear off a 4-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle.
16. Stack the pockets on top of each other. Stagger the height of the two smaller ones evenly.
17. Place a credit card on top of the stacked pockets to make sure you leave enough space for your cards. Using one of your ripped pieces, tape the left side of your pockets right up to the edge of the credit card. Fold it over to the back side and trim the excess with your ruler and knife. Do not tape the right side yet.
ID window:
18. Use another ripped piece to tape the right edge of your window. Fold it over and trim the excess. Do not tape any other edge yet. Set aside.
Final assembly:
19. Fold your main fabric in half lengthwise. Make sure the height of your pockets, window, and wallet are all the same height (3 inches). If not, trim them as necessary.
20. Unfold the main fabric. Place the window and pockets in opposite upper corners of your main fabric. Rip a 9-inch piece of tape lengthwise. Option 1: Use one piece to tape the top edge all the way across. Or option 2: Using your knife and ruler, cut one of the pieces in half endwise. Tape the window down, lining up the cut edge with the right side of the window. Then tape the pockets down, lining up the cut edge with the left side of the pockets. Trim off the excess.
21. Tear off another 4-inch piece of tape. Rip it lengthwise down the middle.
22. Refold your main fabric. Place a credit card on top of the pockets. Using one of the ripped pieces, tape the right side of your wallet right up against the edge of your credit card. Fold it over the entire wallet. Trim the excess with your knife.
23. Tape the left edge (window side) of your wallet the same way. Trim the excess.
24. Following either option 1 or 2 in step 20, tape the bottom edge the same way. This piece will show on the outside of your wallet, so follow option 1 if you want a contrasting border. (You can cut out a notch on the inside, if you prefer.)
25. Fold your wallet in half endwise, then press it flat.
26. Add decoration with duct tape as desired. You’re done!
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